Laws Of Motion

Question1
A body of mass 1000kg is moving horizontally with a velocity 6m∕ s. If
200kg extra mass is added, the final velocity (in m∕ s ) is:

[27-Jan-2024 Shift 1]

Options:

A.

B.
2

C.

D.

Answer: D

Solution:

Momentum will remain conserve

1000 × 6 = 1200 × v

v = 5m∕ s

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Question2
A train is moving with a speed of 12m∕ s on rails which are 1.5m apart.
To negotiate a curve radius 400m, the height by which the outer rail
should be raised with respect to the inner rail is (Given, g = 10m∕ s2):

[27-Jan-2024 Shift 1]
Options:

A.

6.0 cm

B.
5.4 cm

C.

4.8 cm

D.

4.2 cm

Answer: B

Solution:

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Question3
A heavy iron bar of weight 12kg is having its one end on the ground and
the other on the shoulder of a man. The rod makes an angle 60∘ with the
horizontal, the weight experienced by the man is :

[27-Jan-2024 Shift 2]

Options:

A.
6kg

B.
12kg

C.
3kg

D.
6√3kg

Answer: C

Solution:
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Question4
Given below are two statements :

Statement (I) : The limiting force of static friction depends on the area
of contact and independent of materials.
Statement (II) : The limiting force of kinetic friction is independent of
the area of contact and depends on materials.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate
answer from the options given below :

[27-Jan-2024 Shift 2]

Options:

A.
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

B.

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

C.
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

D.

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Answer: B

Solution:

Co-efficient of friction depends on surface in contact So, depends on material of object.

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Question5
A stone of mass 900g is tied to a string and moved in a vertical circle of
radius 1m making 10rpm. The tension in the string, when the stone is at
the lowest point is (if π2 = 9.8 and g = 9.8m∕ s2)

[29-Jan-2024 Shift 2]

Options:

A.
97N

B.

9.8N

C.

8.82N

D.

17.8N

Answer: B

Solution:

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Question6
All surfaces shown in figure are assumed to be frictionless and the
pulleys and the string are light. The acceleration of the block of mass
2kg is :

[30-Jan-2024 Shift 1]
Options:

A.

B.
g/3

C.
g/2

D.

g/4

Answer: B

Solution:

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Question7
A block of mass 1kg is pushed up a surface inclined to horizontal at an
angle of 60∘ by a force of 10N parallel to the inclined surface as shown
in figure. When the block is pushed up by 10m along inclined surface,
the work done against frictional force is : [g = 10m∕ s2]

[30-Jan-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A.
5√3J

B.
5J

C.

5 × 103J

D.
10J

Answer: B

Solution:
Work done again frictional force

= µN × 10

= 0.1 × 5 × 10 = 5J

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Question8
Three blocks A, B and C are pulled on a horizontal smooth surface by a
force of 80N as shown in figure

The tensions T1 and T2 in the string are respectively:

[30-Jan-2024 Shift 2]

Options:

A.
40N, 64N

B.
60N, 80N

C.

88N, 96N

D.

80N, 100N

Answer: A

Solution:

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Question9
A block of mass m is placed on a surface having vertical cross section
given by y = x2∕4. If coefficient of friction is 0.5 , the maximum height
above the ground at which block can be placed without slipping is:

[30-Jan-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A.

1∕4m
B.

1∕2m

C.

1∕6m

D.
1∕3m

Answer: A

Solution:

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Question10
In the given arrangement of a doubly inclined plane two blocks of
masses M and m are placed. The blocks are connected by a light string
passing over an ideal pulley as shown. The coefficient of friction
between the surface of the plane and the blocks is 0.25 . The value of m,
for which M = 10 kg will move down with an acceleration of 2m∕s2, is : (.
take g=10m∕s2 and tan37∘ = 3∕4)

[31-Jan-2024 Shift 1]
Options:

A.

9 kg

B.

4.5 kg

C.
6.5 kg

D.
2.25 kg

Answer: B

Solution:

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Question11
A coin is placed on a disc. The coefficient of friction between the coin
and the disc is µ. If the distance of the coin from the center of the disc
is r, the maximum angular velocity which can be given to the disc, so
that the coin does not slip away, is :

[31-Jan-2024 Shift 1]

Options:

A.
µg/r

B.

C.

D.
Answer: C

Solution:

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Question12
A light string passing over a smooth light fixed pulley connects two
blocks of masses m1 and m2. If the acceleration of the system is g∕8,
then the ratio of masses is

[31-Jan-2024 Shift 2]

Options:

A.
9/7

B.

8/1

C.
4/3

D.

5/3

Answer: A

Solution:

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Question13
A block of mass 5kg is placed on a rough inclined surface as shown in
the figure.

If is the force required to just move the block up the inclined plane
and is the force required to just prevent the block from sliding down,
then the value of is : [Use g=10m∕ s2]

[31-Jan-2024 Shift 2]

Options:

A.
25√3N

B.
5√3N

C.
D.

10N

Answer: B

Solution:

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Question14
Consider a block and trolley system as shown in figure. If the coefficient
of kinetic friction between the trolley and the surface is 0.04 , the
acceleration of the system in ms−2 is :

(Consider that the string is massless and unstretchable and the pulley is
also massless and frictionless) :
[1-Feb-2024 Shift 1]

Options:

A.

B.
4

C.
2

D.
1.2

Answer: C

Solution:

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Question15

A body of mass 4 kg experiences two forces The

acceleration acting on the body is :

[1-Feb-2024 Shift 2]

Options:

A.

B.
C.

D.

Answer: C

Solution:

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Question16
A cricket player catches a ball of mass 120g moving with 25m∕ s speed.
If the catching process is completed in 0.1 s then the magnitude of
force exerted by the ball on the hand of player will be (in SI unit):

[1-Feb-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A.
24

B.

12

C.
25

D.
30

Answer: D

Solution:
Question17
As per given figure, a weightless pulley P is attached on a double
inclined frictionless surface. The tension in the string (massless) will be
2
(if g = 10m ∕ s )

[24-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Options:

A. (4√3 + 1)N

B. 4(√3 + 1)N

C. 4(√3 − 1)N

D. (4√3 − 1)N

Answer: B

Solution:

∘
4gsin 60 − T = 4a . . . (1)
∘
4gsin 60

∘
T − gsin 30 = a . . . (2)
Solving (1) and (2) we get.
20√3 − T = 4T − 20
T = 4(√3 + 1)N
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Question18
Given below are two statements :
Statement-I : An elevator can go up or down with uniform speed when
its weight is balanced with the tension of its cable.
Statement-II : Force exerted by the floor of an elevator on the foot of a
person standing on it is more than his/her weight when the elevator
goes down with increasing speed.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the
options given below :
[24-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Options:

A. Both statement I and statement II are false

B. Statement I is true but Statement II is false

C. Both Statement I and Statement II are true

D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Statement-1
When elevator is moving with uniform speed T = Fg
Statement-2

When elevator is going down with increasing speed, its acceleration is downward.
Hence
W
W−N= ×a
g
N=W 1− (a
g )
i.e. less than weight.

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Question19
∘
Consider a block kept on an inclined plane (inclined at 45 ) as shown in
the figure. If the force required to just push it up the incline is 2 times
the force required to just prevent it from sliding down, the coefficient of
friction between the block and inclined plane (µ) is equal to :

[25-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 0.33
B. 0.60

C. 0.25

D. 0.50

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

∘ ∘
F1 = mg s i n 45 + f = mg s i n 45 + µN
mg
F1 = + µ mg cos 45∘
√2
mg
F1 = (1 + µ)
√2

∘ ∘
F 2 = mgsin 45 − f = mg s i n 45 − µN
mg
= (1 − µ)
√2
F1 = 2F2
mg mg
(1 + µ) = 2 (1 − µ)
√2 √2
1 + µ = 2 − 2µ
µ = 1 ∕ 3 = 0.33

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Question20
∘
A block of mass m slides down the plane inclined at angle 30 with an
acceleration g4 . The value of coefficient of kinetic friction will be :
[29-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Options:

2√3 + 1
A. 2

1
B.
2√3

√3
C. 2

2√3 − 1
D. 2

Answer: B
Solution:

Solution:
∘ ∘
Mg s i n 30 − µ mg cos 30 = ma
g √3 g
− ⋅ µg =
2 2 4

√3 1
µ=
2 4
1
µ=
2√3

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Question21
Force acts for 20 s on a body of mass 20 kg, starting from rest, after
which the force ceases and then body describes 50m in the next 10 s.
The value of force will be :
[29-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 40N

B. 5N

C. 20N

D. 10N

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

50 = V × 10
V = 5m ∕ s
V = 0 + a × 20
5 = a × 20
1 2
a= m∕ s
4
1
F = ma = 20× = 5N
4
Question22
∘
The time taken by an object to slide down 45 rough inclined plane is n
∘
times as it takes to slide down a perfectly smooth 45 incline plane. The
coefficient of kinetic friction between the object and the incline plane is
[29-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

A.
√ 1
1−n
2

B.
√ 1 − 12
n

C. 1 + 12
n

D. 1 − 12
n

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
a1 = gsin θ = g ∕ √2
g Kg
a2 = gsin θ − Kg cos θ = −
√2 √2
2 2
t2 = nt1& a1t1 = a2t2
g 2
√2
t1 = ( √2g − √2
kg
)n t 2
1
2

1
K=1− 2
Ans. 4
n

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Question23
The figure represents the momentum time (p − t) curve for a particle
moving along an axis under the influence of the force. Identify the
regions on the graph where the magnitude of the force is maximum and
minimum respectively ?
If (t3 − t2) < t1.
[30-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Options:

A. c and a

B. b and c

C. c and b

D. a and b

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
→ →
| | | |
→
d p = F ⇒ d p = Slope of curve
dt dt
max slope (c)
min slope (b)

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Question24
A block of √3 kg is attached to a string whose other end is attached to
the wall. An unknown force F is applied so that the string makes an
∘
angle of 30 with the wall. The tension T is :
−2
( . Given g = 10ms )

[30-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 20N

B. 25N
C. 10N

D. 15N

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

∘
θ = 30
√3 g
cos θ =
T
√3 √3 g
⇒ =
2 T
⇒ T = 20N

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Question25
A stone tied to 180 cm long string at its end is making 28 revolutions in
horizontal circle in every minute. The magnitude of acceleration of
stone is 1936
x
ms−2. The value of x ________.

( Take π = 22
7 )
[30-Jan-2023 Shift 2]

Answer: 125

Solution:

( )
28 × 2π 2
a = ω2R = × 1.8
60

( 56 7 )
22 2
= × × 1.8
60
2
(44)
= × 1.8
225
1936 × 1.8
=
225
x = 125

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Question26
As shown in figure, a 70 kg garden roller is pushed with a force of
→
F = 200N at an angle of 30∘ with horizontal. The normal reaction on the

roller is
(Given g = 10m s−2 )

[31-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Options:

A. 800√2 N

B. 600N

C. 800N

D. 200√3 N

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
N = mg + Fsin 30∘
1
= 700 + 200× = 800 newton.
2

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Question27
A lift of mass M = 500 kg is descending with speed of 2ms−1. Its
supporting cable begins to slip thus allowing it to fall with a constant
acceleration of 2ms−2. The kinetic energy of the lift at the end of fall
through to a distance of 6m will be _______ kJ.
[31-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Answer: 7

Solution:
2 2
v = u + 2 as
2
= 2 + 2(2)(6)
= 4 + 24 = 28
1 2
KE = mv
2
1
= (500)28
2
= 7000J
= 7 kJ
Ans. 7

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Question28
A stone of mass 1 kg is tied to end of a massless string of length 1m. If
the breaking tension of the string is 400N, then maximum linear
velocity, the stone can have without breaking the string, while rotating
in horizontal plane, is:
[31-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 20ms−1

B. 40ms−1
−1
C. 400ms
−1
D. 10ms

Answer: A

Solution:
 mv2
T sin θ =
l sin θ
mg
cos θ = ........ . (i)
T
2 mv2
sin θ = ........ . (ii)
Tl
From (i) and (ii),
2
1= (mg 2
T )
+
mv
Tl
v2
⇒1 = (
10 2
400
+) 400
⇒v2 = 399.78
⇒v = 20m ∕ s

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Question29
A body of mass 10 kg is moving with an initial speed of 20m ∕ s. The
body stops after 5 s due to friction between body and the floor. The
value of the coefficient of friction is: (Take acceleration due to gravity
−2
g = 10ms )
[31-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 0.2

B. 0.3

C. 0.5

D. 0.4

Answer: D

Solution:
a = −µg
∵v = u + at
0 = 20 + (−µ × 10) × 5
50µ = 20
2
µ= = 0.4
5
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Question30
A block of mass 5 kg is placed at rest on a table of rough surface. Now, if
a force of 30N is applied in the direction parallel to surface of the table,
the block slides through a distance of 50m in an interval of time 10 s.
−2
Coefficient of kinetic friction is (given, g = 10ms ):
[1-Feb-2023 Shift 1]
Options:

A. 0.60
B. 0.75

C. 0.50

D. 0.25

Answer: C

Solution:
1 2
S = ut + at
2
1
50 = 0 + × a × 100
2
a = 1m ∕ s2
F − µmg = ma
30 − µ × 50 = 5 × 1
50µ = 25
1
µ=
2

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Question31
As shown in the figure a block of mass 10 kg lying on a horizontal
surface is pulled by a force F acting at an angle 30∘, with horizontal.
For µ5 = 0.25, the block will just start to move for the value of F : [Given
g = 10ms−2 ]

[1-Feb-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 33.3N

B. 25.2N

C. 20N

D. 35.7N

Answer: B

Solution:
 ∘
N = Mg − F Sin 30
F F 200 − F
= mg − = 100 − =
2 2 2
F Cos 30∘ = µN
F
√3 = 0.25 ×
2
200 − F
2 ( )
4√3 F = 200 − F
200
F= = 25.22
4√3 + 1

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Question32
A mass m is attached to two strings as shown in figure. The spring
constants of two springs are K 1 and K 2. For the frictionless surface, the
time period of oscillation of mass m is

[6-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A. 2π
√ m
K1 − K 2

B. 2π
1
√ K1 − K2
m

C. 2π
1
√ K1+K2
m

D. 2π
√ m
K1+K2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Both the springs are in parallel.
K eq = K 1 + K 2

√ √
m m
T = 2π = 2π
K eq K1+K2

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Question33
A small block of mass 100g is tied to a spring of spring constant
7.5N ∕ m and length 20 cm. The other end of spring is fixed at a
particular point A. If the block moves in a circular path on a smooth
horizontal surface with constant angular velocity 5 rad ∕ s about point
A, then tension in the spring is -
[6-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A. 0.75N

B. 1.5N

C. 0.25N

D. 0.50N

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

2
kx = mω r
⇒ kx = 0.1 × 25 × (0.2 + x)
⇒ 7.5x = 2.5(0.2 + x)
⇒ 3x = 0.2 + x
⇒ 2x = 0.2
⇒ x = 0.1m
Now, tension in the spring = kx = 7.5 × 0.1N = 0.75N

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Question34
At any instant the velocity of a particle of mass 500g is
( 2t^i + 3t2^j ) ms−1. If the force acting on the particle at t = 1 s is
( ^i + x^j ) N. Then the value of x will be:
[8-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A. 2

B. 6

C. 3

D. 4

Answer: C
Solution:

Solution:
→
V = ( 2t i + 3t2 j ) m ∕ s, mass m = 500 gm
^ ^
→ →
Force, F = ma -
→
→
F=
1 dv
2
( )
dt
⇒F=
→ 1( ^
2
t)
2 i + 6^
→
F = ( i + 3^ t)
^
→
At t = 1 s ⇒ F = ( i + 3 j )
^ ^
x=3

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Question35
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and then
other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A : An electric fan continues to rotate for some time after the
current is switched off.
Reason R : Fan continues to rotate due to inertia of motion.
In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer
from the options given below.
[10-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A. A is not correct but R is correct

B. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

C. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

D. A is correct but R is not correct

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Inertia is the property of mass due to which the object continues to move until any external force do not stops it. In the
case of rotation of fan, if we switch off then also it moves for some time as air resistance takes time to stop it and due to
inertia of fan it moves for some time.

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Question36
A coin placed on a rotating table just slips when it is placed at a
distance of 1 cm from the center. If the angular velocity of the table in
halved, it will just slip when placed at a distance of _______ from the
centre :
[11-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:
A. 8 cm

B. 4 cm

C. 2 cm

D. 1 cm

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
2
f r = mω r
2
µ mg = mω r = const
2
ω r = const
ω12r1 = ω22r2

( ω2 )
2
2
ω (1) = r2
r2 = 4 cm

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Question37
A body of mass 500g moves along x-axis such that it's velocity varies
with displacement x according to the relation v = 10√x m ∕ s the force
acting on the body is:-
[11-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A. 25N

B. 5N

C. 166N

D. 125N

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
dv 10 5
v = 10√x ⇒ = =
dx 2√x √x
 dv
a=v
dx
5 5
a = v× = 10√x × = 50ms−2
√x √x
500
F = ma = × 50 = 25N
1000

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Question38
The position vector of a particle related to time t is given by
= ( 10t i + 15t j + 7 k ) m
→ ^ 2^ ^
r
The direction of net force experienced by the particle is :
[15-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A. Positive z-axis

B. In x − y plane

C. Positive y-axis

D. Positive x-axis

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
→ ^ 2^ ^
Given, r = 10t i + 15t j + 7 k
→
→ ^ ^
v = d r = 10 j + 30 j
dt
→
→ dv ^
a = = 30 j
dt
→ →
F = m a → along (+)y -axis

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Question39
A uniform chain of 6m length is placed on a table such that a part of its
length is hanging over the edge of the table. The system is at rest. The
co-efficient of static friction between the chain and the surface of the
table is 0.5, the maximum length of the chain hanging from the table
is_____ m.
[25-Jun-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 2

Solution:
Solution:
(x)gλ = µ(6 − x)gλ where x is length of hanging part
⇒x = 3 − 0.5x
⇒x = 2m

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Question40

A force on an object of mass 100g is ( 10 i + 5 j ) N. The position of that

∧ ∧

( ∧ ∧
)
object at t = 2s is a i + b j m after starting from rest. The value of a
b
will
be_____
[25-Jun-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 2

Solution:

Solution:
→ →
F = ma
∧ ∧
→
⇒ a = 100 i + 50 j
→ 1→
So, S = a t2
2
1 ( ∧ ∧
100 i + 50 j 2
2 )
2
∧ ∧
= 200 i + 100 j m
so a = 200m and b = 100m
a
so =2
b

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Question41
A disc with a flat small bottom beaker placed on it at a distance R from
its center is revolving about an axis passing through the center and
perpendicular to its plane with an angular velocity ω. The coefficient of
static friction between the bottom of the beaker and the surface of the
disc is µ. The beaker will revolve with the disc if :
[25-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. R ≤ µg2
2ω

B. R ≤ µg2
ω

C. R ≥ µg2
2ω
D. R ≥ µg2
ω

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
To move together
2
ω R ≤ µg
⇒R ≤ µg2
ω

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Question42
A curved in a level road has a radius 75m. The maximum speed of a car
turning this curved road can be 30m ∕ s without skidding. If radius of
curved road is changed to 48m and the coefficient of friction between
the tyres and the road remains same, then maximum allowed speed
would be ____m ∕ s
[25-Jun-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 24

Solution:

Solution:
∵v = √µgr

√
v r1
⇒ 1=
v2 r2

⇒
30
v2
=
75
48 √ = √ 25
16
=
5
4
⇒V 2 = 24m ∕ s

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Question43
A block of mass 200g is kept stationary on a smooth inclined plane by
applying a minimum horizontal force F = √x N as shown in figure.
The value of x =
[25-Jun-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 12

Solution:

Solution:

1 √3
F× = 0.2 × 10×
2 2
⇒F = 2√3
⇒F = √12N
∴x = 12

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Question44
A ball is released from rest from point P of a smooth semi-spherical
vessel as shown in figure. The ratio of the centripetal force and normal
reaction on the ball at point Q is A while angular position of point Q is α
with respect to point P. Which of the following graphs represent the
correct relation between A and α when ball goes from Q to R ?

[26-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A.
B.

C.

D.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

h = R sin α
v = √2gh = √2gR sin α
v2 2gR sin α
ac = = = 2g sin α
R R
Now, at Q;
N − mg sin α = mac
N = m × 2g sin α + mg sin α
= 3mg sin α
M ac 2mg sin α 2
= = = constant
N 3mg sin α 3

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Question45
In the arrangement shown in figure a1, a2, a3 and a4 are the
accelerations of masses m1, m2, m3 and m4 respectively. Which of the
following relation is true for this arrangement?

[26-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. 4a1 + 2a2 + a3 + a4 = 0

B. a1 + 4a2 + 3a3 + a4 = 0

C. a1 + 4a2 + 3a3 + 2a4 = 0

D. 2a1 + 2a2 + 3a3 + a4 = 0

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
From virtual work done method,
4T × a1 + 2T × a2 + T × a3 + T × a4 = 0
⇒4a1 + 2a2 + a3 + a4 = 0

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Question46
A system to 10 balls each of mass 2 kg are connected via massless and
unstretchable string. The system is allowed to slip over the edge of a
smooth table as shown in figure. Tension on the string between the 7 th
th th
and 8 ball is ____N when 6 ball just leaves the table.

[26-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Answer: 36

Solution:

Solution:
At given instant
6m × g 6g
a sys = =
10m 10
∴T 78 = (3m) × a sys

= (3m) × ( 6g
10 )
3 × 2 × 6 × 10
= = 36N
10

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Question47
A system of two blocks of masses m = 2 kg and M = 8 kg is placed on a
smooth table as shown in figure. The coefficient of static friction
between two blocks is 0.5. The maximum horizontal force F that can be
applied to the block of mass M so that the blocks move together will be :

[27-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. 9.8N

B. 39.2N

C. 49N

D. 78.4N

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

∴amax = µg
2
= 0.5 × 9.8 = 4.9m ∕ s
∴Fmax = (8 + 2) × 4.9 = 49N
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Question48
One end of a massless spring of spring constant k and natural length I0
is fixed while the other end is connected to a small object of mass m
lying on a frictionless table. The spring remains horizontal on the table.
If the object is made to rotate at an angular velocity ω about an axis
passing through fixed end, then the elongation of the spring will be :
[27-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:
2
k − mω l 0
A. 2
mω

mω2l 0
B.
k + mω2

mω2l 0
C.
k − mω2

2
k + mω l 0
D.
mω2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
mω2(l 0 + x) = kx
⇒mω2l 0 = (k − mω2) × x
mω2l 0
⇒x =
(k − mω2)

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Question49
A mass of 10 kg is suspended vertically by a rope of length 5m from the
roof. A force of 30N is applied at the middle point of rope in horizontal
direction. The angle made by upper half of the rope with vertical is
θ = tan−1(x × 10−1). The value of x is____(Given, g = 10m ∕ s2 )
[27-Jun-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 3

Solution:
T cos θ = mg
T cos θ = 100N
T sin θ = 30
T sin θ 30
⇒ =
T cos θ 100
3
⇒tan θ =
10
∴x = 3

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Question50
A hanging mass M is connected to a four times bigger mass by using a
string-pulley arrangement, as shown in the figure. The bigger mass is
placed on a horizontal ice-slab and being pulled by 2 Mg force. ln this
situation, tension in the string is 5x Mg for x = ____. Neglect mass of the
string and friction of the block (bigger mass) with ice slab.
(Given g = acceleration due to gravity)

[28-Jun-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 6

Solution:

Solution:
Mg g
a= = (in upward direction)
4M + M 5
T =M g+ (
g
5
=
6M g
5 )
⇒x = 6

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Question51
A block of mass 2 kg moving on a horizontal surface with speed of 4ms−1
enters a rough surface ranging from x = 0.5m to x = 1.5m. The
retarding force in this range of rough surface is related to distance by
F = −kx where k = 12 Nm. The speed of the block as it just crosses the
rough surface will be :
[28-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. zero

B. 1.5ms−1

C. 2.0ms−1

D. 2.5ms−1

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
F = −12x
dv
mv = −12x
dx
v 1.5
∫ vd v = −6 ∫ x dx(m = 2 kg)
4 0.5

[ 1.5 ]
2 2 2
v − 16 − 0.5
= −6
2 2
v2 − 16
= −6
2
v = 2m ∕ sec

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Question52
A wire of length L is hanging from a fixed support. The length changes
to L1 and L2 when masses 1 kg and 2 kg are suspended respectively from
its free end. Then the value of L is equal to :
[29-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. √L1L2

L1 + L2
B. 2

C. 2L1 − L2

D. 3L1 − 2L2

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
By Hooke's Law
so Fα ∆ L
F1 ∆L1
=
F2 ∆L2
10 (L1 − L)
=
20 (L2 − L)
L = 2L1 − L2

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Question53
A block of metal weighing 2 kg is resting on a frictionless plane (as
shown in figure). It is struck by a jet releasing water at a rate of 1kgs−1
−1
and at a speed of 10ms . Then, the initial acceleration of the block, in
−2
ms , will be :

[29-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. 3

B. 6

C. 5

D. 4

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
F = ρv2a
⇒10 × 1 = 2× acceleration
⇒ Acc. = 5m ∕ s2

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Question54
A block of mass 40 kg slides over a surface, when a mass of 4 kg is
suspended through an inextensible massless string passing over
frictionless pulley as shown below.

The coefficient of kinetic friction between the surface and block is 0.02.
The acceleration of block is. (Given g = 10ms−2.)
[29-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:
−2
A. 1ms

B. 1 ∕ 5ms−2

C. 4 ∕ 5ms−2

D. 8 ∕ 11ms−2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

fr = µN
max
= 0.02 × 400
= 8N
Let the acceleration is a as shown then.
40 − T = 4a
T − 8 = 40a
32 8
⇒a = = m ∕ s2
44 11

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Question55
A block of mass M placed inside a box descends vertically with
acceleration 'a'. The block exerts a force equal to one-fourth of its
weight on the floor of the box. The value of 'a' will be
[29-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. g
4

g
B. 2

C. 3g
4

D. g

Answer: C

Solution:
Using Newton's second law
mg
mg − = ma
4
3g
⇒a =
4

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Question56
Four forces are acting at a point P in equilibrium as shown in figure.
The ratio of force F 1 to F 2 is 1 : x where x =

[25-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. Your Answer :

Answer: None

Solution:

Solution:
1 1 1
F 1 = +2× − =
√2 √2 √2
1 1 3
F 2 = 2× + =
√2 √2 √2
 F1 1 1
= = ⇒x=3
F2 3 x

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Question57
For a free body diagram shown in the figure, the four forces are applied
in the ' x ' and ' y ' directions. What additional force must be applied and
at what angle with positive x-axis so that the net acceleration of body is
zero?

[25-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. √2 N , 45∘
∘
B. √2 N , 135

C. 2 N , 30
∘
√3

∘
D. 2N , 45

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
∧ ∧
Resultant of already applied forces = − i − j
∧ ∧
⇒ Force required to balance = i + j
⇒ Force required = √2N in magnitude at angle 45∘ with +ve x-axis

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Question58
Three masses M = 100 kg, m1 = 10 kg and m2 = 20 kg are arranged in a
system as shown in figure. All the surfaces are frictionless and strings
are inextensible and weightless. The pulleys are also weightless and
frictionless. A force F is applied on the system so that the mass m2
moves upward with an acceleration of 2ms−2. The value of F is :
 −2
( . Take .g = 10ms )

[26-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. 3360 N

B. 3380 N

C. 3120 N

D. 3240 N

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
In frame of block of mass M moving with acceleration a

m1a − T = 2m1 ⇒ 10a − T = 20

T − m2g = m22 ⇒ T − 200 = 40 ⇒ T = 240...... (ii)

2
⇒ From equation 1 and 210a = 260 or a = 26m ∕ s for block
F (M + m2)a = 120 × 26
= 3120N

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Question59
A monkey of mass 50 kg climbs on a rope which can withstand the
tension (T) of 350N. If monkey initially climbs down with an
acceleration of 4m ∕ s2 and then climbs up with an acceleration of
2 2
5m ∕ s . Choose the correct option (g = 10m ∕ s ).
[26-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. T = 700N while climbing upward

B. T = 350N while going downward

C. Rope will break while climbing upward

D. Rope will break while going downward

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
T down = 50 × (10 − 4)
= 50 × 6
= 300N
T up = 50 × (10 + 5)
= 50 × 15
= 750N
⇒ Rope will break while climbing up.

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Question60
Two masses M 1 and M 2 are tied together at the two ends of a light
inextensible string that passes over a frictionless pulley. When the mass
M 2 is twice that of M 1, the acceleration of the system is a1 When the
mass M 2 is thrice that of M 1, the acceleration of the system is a2. The
a1
ratio a2
will be :

[26-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. 1
3
B. 2
3

C. 3
2

D. 1
2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Case 1
m2g − m1g
a=
m1 + m2
M2 = 2m1
2m1g − m1g
a1 =
3m1
a1 = g ∕ 3
Case −2
M2 = 3m1
3m1g − m1g
a2 =
4m1
g
a2 =
2
g
a1 3 2
= =
a2 g 3
2

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Question61
A bag is gently dropped on a conveyor belt moving at a speed of 2m ∕ s.
The coefficient of friction between the conveyor belt and bag is 0.4.
Initially, the bag slips on the belt before it stops due to friction. The
distance travelled by the bag on the belt during slipping motion, is :
−2
[Take g = 10m ∕ s ]
[27-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. 2m

B. 0.5m

C. 3.2m

D. 0.8 ms

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
v = 2m ∕ s
µ = 0.4
a = +(0.4)(g)
= +4m ∕ s2
v2 − u2 = 2 as
⇒(4) = 2 × (4)(s)
s = 0.5m

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Question62
A block of mass M slides down on a rough inclined plane with constant
velocity. The angle made by the incline plane with horizontal is θ. The
magnitude of the contact force will be :
[27-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. Mg

B. Mg cos θ

C. √Mg sin θ + Mg cos θ

D. Mg sin θ √1 + µ

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

N = Mg cos θ
f = Mg s i n θ
R = √N +f
2 2

R = Mg

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Question63
∘
A block 'A' takes 2s to slide down a frictionless incline of 30 and length
'I', kept inside a lift going up with uniform velocity 'v'. If the incline is
changed to 45∘, the time taken by the block, to slide down the incline,
will be approximately :
[27-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:
A. 2.66s

B. 0.83s

C. 1.68s

D. 0.70s

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

a = g sinθ
1
ℓ = g sin30∘(2)2
2
1
ℓ = g sin45∘t2
2

( )
1
2
(4) =
1 2
√2
t ⇒t= √ 2√2 ≃ 1.68

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Question64
In two different experiments, an object of mass 5 kg moving with a
speed of 25ms−1 hits two different walls and comes to rest within (i) 3
second, (ii) 5 seconds, respectively. Choose the correct option out of the
following :
[28-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. Impulse and average force acting on the object will be same for both the cases.

B. Impulse will be same for both the cases but the average force will be different.

C. Average force will be same for both the cases but the impulse will be different.

D. Average force and impulse will be different for both the cases.

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Impulse = change in momentum
I = ∆P

F aug = ∆P ∕ ∆t
∆t1 = 3 ∆ t2 = 5

∆P1 = ∆P2

I1 = I2

F avg
in case (i) is more than (ii)

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Question65
A balloon has mass of 10g in air. The air escapes from the balloon at a
uniform rate with velocity 4.5 cm ∕ s. If the balloon shrinks in 5s
completely. Then, the average force acting on that balloon will be (in
dyne).
[28-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. 3

B. 9

C. 12

D. 18

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
dm
F= v
dt
=
10g
5s (
4.5
cm
s ) = 9 gcm
s
= 9 dyne
2

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Question66
A uniform metal chain of mass m and length 'L' passes over a massless
and frictionless pulley. It is released from rest with a part of its length
'l' is hanging on one side and rest of its length ' L − l ' is hanging on the
other side of the pully. At a certain point of time, when l = Lx , the
g
acceleration of the chain is 2
. The value of x is ________.
[28-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. 6

B. 2

C. 1.5

D. 4

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
m2 − m1 g
a= g=
m1 + m 2
⇒m2 = 3m1
(L − l ) = 3l
L = 4l
L
l =
4

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Question67
A smooth circular groove has a smooth vertical wall as shown in figure.
A block of mass m moves against the wall with a speed v. Which of the
following curve represents the correct relation between the normal
reaction on the block by the wall (N) and speed of the block (v)?

[29-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A.
B.

C.

D.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
mv2
N =
r
⇒ The graph given in option A suits the best for the above relation.

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Question68
Two bodies of masses m1 = 5 kg and m2 = 3 kg are connected by a light
string going over a smooth light pulley on a smooth inclined plane as
shown in the figure. The system is at rest. The force exerted by the
inclined plane on the body of mass m1 will be : [ . Take .g = 10ms−2 ]
[29-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. 30N

B. 40N

C. 50N

D. 60N

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Force on equilibrium, m2g = m1gsin θ
Normal force on m1, N = m1g cos θ
N
⇒ = cot θ
m2g

⇒N = 3 × 10 × cot θ = 3 × 10×
4
3 ( ∵sin θ = 35 )
⇒N = 40N

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Question69
A tube of length 50 cm is filled completely with an incompressible liquid
of mass 250g and closed at both ends. The tube is then rotated in
horizontal plane about one of its ends with a uniform angular velocity
x√F rads−1. If F be the force exerted by the liquid at the other end then
the value of x will be ________.
[29-Jul-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 4

Solution:
F = ∫ (dm)ω2x
L
=∫
0
(m
L
dx ω2x )
2
m 2L
= ω
L 2
mω2L
=
2
ω= √ 2
mL
√F

= √ 2
0.25 × 0.5
√F

= √16 √F
= 4√F

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Question70

A boy pushes a box of mass 2kg with a force F = 20i + 10 j N on a ( ∧

)
frictionless surface. If the box was initially at rest, then ........ m is
displacement along the X -axis after 10s.
[26 Feb 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 500

Solution:

Solution:
Given, mass of box, m = 2kg
∧ ∧
Force, F = 20 i + 10 j N
Initial speed of box, u = 0ms−1
Time, t = 10s
Let acceleration of box is a and displacement along X -axis after 10s is Sx.
As, F = ma
∧
∧
⇒ a = F ∕ m = 20 i + 10 j = 10 i + 5 j ms−2 ( ∧ ∧
)
2
By second equation of motion along X -axis,
1
sx = uxt + axt2
2
1
sx = 0 + × 10 × (10)2 = 500m
2
Hence, displacement along X -axis after 10s is 500m.

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Question71
The coefficient of static friction between a wooden block of mass 0.5kg
and a vertical rough wall is 0.2. The magnitude of horizontal force that
should be applied on the block to keep it adhere to the wall will be___N.
−2
[g = 10ms ]
[ 24feb2021shift1]

Answer: 25

Solution:

Solution:
F.B.D. of the block is shown in the diagram

Since, block is at rest,

∴f r − mg = 0
F −N =0
f rµN
In limiting case,
f r = µN = µF
Using equation (i) and (iii),
mg
F =
µ
0.5 × 10
⇒F = = 25N
0.2

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Question72
An inclined plane is bent in such a way that the vertical cross-section is
x2
given by y = 4 where y is in vertical and x in horizontal direction. If the
upper surface of this curved plane is rough with coefficient of friction
µ = 0.5, the maximum height in cm at which a stationary block will not
slip downward is______cm
[24feb2021shift1]

Answer: 25

Solution:
Block will experience maximum force due to friction when it is at maximum height, h at this height, if slope of the

tangent is tan θ, then θ = Angle of repose. ∴tan θ =

dy
dx
=
d
dk 4
x2
=
x
2
( )
= 0.5 ⇒x = 1 and therefore y = 0.25m = 25cm
(Assuming that x&y in the equation are given in meter)

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Question73
As shown in the figure, a block of mass √3 kg is kept on a horizontal
rough surface of coefficient of friction 1 ∕ 3√3 . The critical force to be
applied on the vertical surface as shown at an angle 60∘ with horizontal
such that it does not move, will be 3x. The value of x will be

.......... . [ g = 10ms −2
; sin 60∘ = √3
2 cos 60∘ = 1
2 ]

[26 Feb 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 3.33

Solution:

Solution:
Given, mass of block, m = √3kg
Coefficient of friction, µ = 1 ∕ 3√3
According to diagram,

Let F be the force applied on the body,

w be the weight ( = mg),
N be the normal reaction.
Friction force f = µN
For no movement of body along X -axis, net force along X -axis should be zero.
If, F y be the net force along y-axis then it will also be zero because body is not accelerating at all.
∘
∴ N = F sin 60 + mg
√
⇒ N = 3 F + 10√3 . . . (i)
2
∴ N = F sin 60∘
√
⇒ N = 3F + 1
2
Similarly, F x = F cos 60∘ − µN = 0
From Eq. (i), we get

⇒
F
2
−
1
3√3
√3
2
(
F + 10√3 = 0 )
F F 10 F F 10
⇒ = + ⇒ − =
2 6 3 2 6 3
⇒ F = 10N
Given, F = 3x
10
⇒x= = 3.33
3

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Question74
A particle is moving with uniform speed along the circumference of a
circle of radius R under the action of a central fictitious force F which
is inversely proportional to R3. Its time period of revolution will be given
by
[26 Feb 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. T ∝ R2

B. T ∝ R3 ∕ 2

C. T ∝ R5 ∕ 2

D. T ∝ R4 ∕ 3

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Given, radius of circle = R
Central fictitious force is, F ∝ 13 .
R
Let T be the time period of revolution, m, ω be the mass and angular velocity of Earth.
∵ F = mω2R ∝ 13
R
1 2π
2
⇒ ω ∝ 4⇒ω= ∝ 12
R T R
⇒ T ∝ R2

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Question75
A bullet of mass 0.1kg is fired on a wooden block to pierce through it,
but it stops after moving a distance of 50cm into it. If the velocity of
bullet before hitting the wood is 10m ∕ s and it slows down with uniform
deceleration, then the magnitude of effective retarding force on the
bullet is xN . The value of x to the nearest integer is ......... .
[18 Mar 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 10

Solution:

Solution:
Given
The mass of the bullet, m = 0.1kg
The initial velocity of the bullet before hitting the wooden, u = 10m ∕ s
The final velocity of the bullet after hitting the wooden, v = 0
The distance travelled by the bullet before coming to the rest, s = 50cm
Using the equation of the motion,
2 2
v − u = 2as
2 2
⇒ 0 − (10) = 2a(0.50)
⇒ a = −100m ∕ s2
The uniform retardation of the bullet is 100m ∕ s2
The magnitude of the effective retarding force on the bullet,
F = ma F = 0.1(−100)
F = −10N
Hence, the value of x to the nearest integer is 10 .

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Question76

A body of mass 2kg moves under a force of 2 i + 3 j + 5 k N . It starts ( ∧ ∧ ∧

)
from rest and was at the origin initially. After 4s, its new coordinates
are (8, b, 20). The value of b is
(Round off to the nearest integer)
[16 Mar 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 12

Solution:

Solution:
Given
( ∧
Force, F = 2 i + 3 j + 5 k N
∧ ∧
)
Mass, m = 2kg
Time, t = 4s
We know that
Force = mass × acceleration
F
⇒ F =m×a⇒a=
m
∧
∧ ∧
⇒ a = 2 i + 3 j + 5 k .....(i)
2
From second equation of motion,
1
s = ut + at2...(ii)
2
From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get

( )
∧
∧ ∧
1
s = ut + 2 i + 3 j + 5 k ⋅ t2
2 2
=0+
1 ∧ ( ∧ ∧
)
2 i + 3 j + 5k ⋅ (4)2 [ ∵u = 0 and t = 4s ]
4
∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧
= 0 + 8 i + 12 j + 20k = 8 i + 12 j + 20k
∧ ∧ ∧
Let s = x i + y j + zk
∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧
⇒x i + y j + zk = 8 i + 12 j + 20k .....(iii)
According to question,new coordinates are (8, b, 20), it means
∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧
x i + y j + zk = 8 i + b j + 20k......(iv)
Comparing Eqs. (iii) and (iv), we get
b = 12

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Question77
Consider a frame that is made up of two thin massless rods AB and AC
as shown in the figure. A vertical force P of magnitude 100N is applied
at point A of the frame.

[16 Mar 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: None

Solution:

Solution:
If the force P of magnitude 100N is resolved parallel to the arms AB and AC of the frame, the above figure will be
represented as follows
Component of force along AC = 100 cos 35∘ N
= 100 × 0.819N = 81.9N ≈ 82N
This is the required magnitude of the resolved component along the arm AC.
Compare with given in question, x = 82

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Question78
A solid cylinder of mass m is wrapped with an inextensible light string
and, is placed on a rough inclined plane as shown in the figure. The
frictional force acting between the cylinder and the inclined plane
is(The coefficient of static friction, µs, is 0.4 )

[18 Mar 2021 Shift 2]

Options:

A. 7
2
mg

B. 5mg

C. mg
r

D. 0

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Let's draw the free body diagram of the solid cylinder.
Using the condition of the equilibrium of the cylinder;
In the direction of inclined plane,
T + f − mg sin 60∘ = 0
In the perpendicular direction of inclined plane, In the perpendicular direction of inclined plane,
N − mg cos 60∘ = 0
⇒ N = mg cos 60∘
The frictional force between the rough surface and cylinder is
f = µsN
⇒ f = 0.4mg cos 60∘ ⇒ f = 0.2mg
mg
or f =
5

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Question79
A body of mass 1kg rests on a horizontal floor with which it has a
1
coefficient of static friction √3 . It is desired to make the body move by
applying the minimum possible force F newton. The value of F will be
(Round off to the nearest integer) (Take, g = 10ms−2 )
[17 Mar 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 5

Solution:

Solution:
Given, mass of the body, m = 1kg
Coefficient of static friction, µ = 1/√3
Let's draw the free body diagram of the block

Using the condition of the equilibrium

In x-direction,
F cos θ = f = φ = µN ...(i)
In y-direction,
F sin θ + N = mg
⇒ N = mg − F sin θ....(ii)
Substituting the value of N in Eq. (i), we get
 µmg µmg
F = ⇒F =
cos θ + µ sin θ √ 1 + µ2
Substituting the values in the above equation, we get
1
× 10
√3
F = ⇒ F = 5N

√
1+
1 2
√3 ( )
Hence, the body move by applying minimum possible force of 5N .
So, the value of F will be 5 .

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Question80
A boy of mass 4kg is standing on a piece of wood having mass 5kg. If
the coefficient of friction between the wood and the floor is 0.5, the
maximum force that the boy can exert on the rope, so that the piece of
wood does not move from its place is . N. (Round off to the nearest
−2
integer) (Take, g = 10ms )

[17 Mar 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 30

Solution:

Solution:
The free body diagram for the wooden block is shown below

Using the condition of the equilibrium,

In the x-direction, the summation of all the forces is to be zero.
f −T =0
µR − T = 0
T = 0.5R...(i)
In the y-direction, , the summation of all the forces is to be zero.
T + R − 90 = 0
⇒ 0.5R + R − 90 = 0
R = 60N
Hence, the normal force on the wooden block is 60N
Using the Eq. (i),
T = 0.5(60) = 30N
Hence, the maximum value of the tension in the rope,
so that wooden block will not move is 30N .

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Question81
Two blocks ( m = 0.5kg and M = 4.5kg ) are arranged on a horizontal
frictionless table as shown in figure. The coefficient of static friction
between the two blocks is 37 . Then, the maximum horizontal force that
can be applied on the larger block so that the blocks move together is
...... N .
(Round off to the nearest integer. Take, g = 9.8ms−2 )
[17 Mar 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 21

Solution:

Solution:
When both the blocks move together as a system, then acceleration of this system will be given as
F
a= ...(i)
m+M
Frictional force on mass, f = ma...(ii)
From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
f =m (
m+M
F
)
For no slipping, f ≤ µmg [ ∵µ being the coefficient of static friction
⇒ m (m+M
F
)
≤ µmg ⇒ F ≤ µ(m + M )g
3
∴ F max = (0.5 + 4.5) × 9.8 ⇒ F max = 21N
7

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Question82
A block of mass m slides along a floor, while a force of magnitude F is
applied to it at an angle θ as shown in figure. The coefficient of kinetic
friction is µk. Then, the block's acceleration a is given by
( g is acceleration due to gravity)

[16 Mar 2021 Shift 1]

Options:
 F
A. − m F
cos θ − µk g − m sin θ ( )
F
B. m cos θ − µk g − m sin θ ( F
)
F
C. m F
cos θ − µk g + m sin θ ( )
F
D. m F
cos θ + µk g − m sin θ ( )
Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The diagram and the required components of force on given block are shown below

From the above diagram,

N = mg − F sin θ...(i)
where, N = normal force
and F cos θ − f k = ma
⇒ F cos θ − µkN = ma ...(ii)
where, f k = kinetic friction force.
From Eq. (i) and Eq. (ii), we get
F cos θ − µk(mg − F sin θ) = ma

⇒ a=
F
m
cos θ − µk g −
F
m (
sin θ )
This is the required acceleration of the block.

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Question83
Two blocks ( m = 0.5kg and M = 4.5kg ) are arranged on a horizontal
frictionless table as shown in figure. The coefficient of static friction
between the two blocks is 37 . Then, the maximum horizontal force that
can be applied on the larger block so that the blocks move together is
...... N .
−2
(Round off to the nearest integer. Take, g = 9.8ms )

[17 Mar 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: None

Solution:

Solution:
When both the blocks move together as a system, then acceleration of this system will be given as
F
a= ...(i)
m+M
Frictional force on mass, f = ma...(ii)
From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
f =m (
m+M
F
)
For no slipping, f ≤ µmg [ ∵µ being the coefficient of static friction
⇒ m (m+M
F
)
≤ µmg ⇒ F ≤ µ(m + M )g
3
∴ F max = (0.5 + 4.5) × 9.8 ⇒ F max = 21N
7

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Question84
A block of mass m slides along a floor, while a force of magnitude F is
applied to it at an angle θ as shown in figure. The coefficient of kinetic
friction is µk. Then, the block's acceleration a is given by
( g is acceleration due to gravity)

[16 Mar 2021 Shift 1]

Options:

F
A. − m F
cos θ − µk g − m sin θ ( )
F
B. m F
cos θ − µk g − m sin θ ( )
F
C. m cos θ − µk g + m sin θ ( F
)
F
D. m F
cos θ + µk g − m sin θ ( )
Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The diagram and the required components of force on given block are shown below
From the above diagram,
N = mg − F sin θ...(i)
where, N = normal force
and F cos θ − f k = ma
⇒ F cos θ − µkN = ma ...(ii)
where, f k = kinetic friction force.
From Eq. (i) and Eq. (ii), we get
F cos θ − µk(mg − F sin θ) = ma

⇒ a=
F
m
cos θ − µk g −
F
m (
sin θ )
This is the required acceleration of the block.

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Question85
A modern grand-prix racing car of mass m is travelling on a flat track in
a circular arc of radius R with a speed v. If the coefficient of static
friction between the tyres and the track is µs, then the magnitude of
negative lift f L acting downwards on the car is (Assume forces on the
four tyres are identical and g = acceleration due to gravity)

[17 Mar 2021 Shift 1]

Options:

A. m ( v2
µsR
+g )
B. m ( v2
µsR
−g )
(
C. m g − µ R
s
v2
)
D. −m g + µ R
s
( v2
)
Answer: B
Solution:

Solution:
We know that, static friction force, f s = µsN
where, µs is the coefficient of static friction and N is the normal force acting on the body.
As the car is travelling on a circular track, so centripetal force is also acting on it.
mv2
⇒ fC=
R
In limiting condition,
2
mv
f s = f C ⇒ µsN =
R
mv2
⇒ N = ....(i)
µsR
The magnitude of negative lift f L acting downwards on the car is given by
f L = mg − N
mv2
= mg −
µsR

⇒ fL=m g− ( v2
µsR ) ⇒ f L = −m ( v2
µsR
−g )
⇒ |f L| = m ( v2
µsR
−g )
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Question86
Statement I A cyclist is moving on an unbanked road with a speed of
−1
7kmh and takes a sharp circular turn along a path of radius of 2m
without reducing the speed. The static friction coefficient is 0.2. The
cyclist will not slip and pass the curve (g = 9.8m/s2) Statement II If the
road is banked at an angle of 45∘, cyclist can cross the curve of 2m
−1
radius with the speed of 18.5kmh without slipping. In the light of the
above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given
below.
[16 Mar 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. Statement I is false and statement II is true

B. Statement I is true and statement II is false.

C. Both statement I and statement II are false.

D. Both statement I and statement II are true.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
The maximum speed of cyclist on turn of unbanked road without slipping is given as
vmax = √µgR = √0.2 × 10 × 2 = 2ms−1 [ ∵µ = 0.2 (given) ]
Given, speed = 7km/h
7000 70
= ms−1 = = 1.94ms−1
3600 36
As given speed is lesser than vmax, so the cyclist will not slip. Therefore, Statement I is true.
As per Statement II, angle of banking, θ = 45∘
We know that, for banked road,
V max = √
gR(µ + tan θ)
(1 − µ tan θ)

and vmin = √ gR(tan θ − µ)

1 + µ tan θ

⇒ vmax =
√ 10 × 2(0.2 + tan 45∘)
1 − 0.2 tan 45∘

and vmin = √
10 × 2(1 − 0.2)
1 + 0.2

and vmin = √
10 × 2(1 − 0.2)
1 + 0.2
⇒ vmax = 5.47ms−1 and vmin = 3.65ms−1
18.5 × 1000
∵ v = 18.5km ∕ h = = 5.13ms−1
5600
−1
[ ∵ given speed = 18.5kmh ]
As, vmin < v < vmax, so the cyclist will not slip.
∴ Statement II is also true.
Hence, option (d) is the correct.

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Question87
A block of 200g mass moves with a uniform speed in a horizontal
circular groove, with vertical side walls of radius 20cm. If the block
takes 40 s to complete one round, the normal force by the side walls of
the groove is
[16 Mar 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. 0.0314N

B. 9.859 × 10−2N

C. 6.28 × 10−3N

D. 9.859 × 10−4N

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
The normal force by the side walls of the groove will be equal to the centripetal force acting on it.
mv2
i.e. N = .....(i)
r
where,
r = 20cm = 0.2m
−3 2πr 2π × 0.2
m = 200g = 200 × 10 kg and v = rω = = m∕s
T 40
Substituting the given values in Eq. (i), we get

N =
(200 × 10−3) ×
40(
2π × 0.2 2
)
0.2
≈ 9.859 × 10−4N

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Question88
A particle of mass M originally at rest is subjected to a force whose
direction is constant but magnitude varies with time according to the
relation

[ ( ) ]
2
t−T
F = F0 1− T

Where F 0 and T are constants. The force acts only for the time interval
2T . The velocity v of the particle after time 2T is :
[27 Jul 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 2F 0T ∕ M

B. F 0T ∕ 2M

C. 4F 0T ∕ 3M

D. F 0T ∕ 3M

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
t = 0, u = 0
F Fo dv
a= 0− (t − T )2 =
M MT 2 dt
Fo
( )
v 2T Fo 2
∫d v = ∫ − (t − T ) d t
0 t=0 M MT2

[ ] [ ]
2T
Fo F0 t3 2T
V = t − − t2T + T 2t
M 0 MT 2 3 0

4F 0T
V =
3M

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Question89

A force F = ( 40 i + 10 j ) N acts on a body of mass5kg. If the body starts

→ ^ ^

from rest, its position vector →r at time t = 10s, will be :

[25 Jul 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. ( 100 i + 400 j ) m
^ ^

B. ( 100 i + 100 j ) m
^ ^

C. ( 400 i + 100 j ) m
^ ^

D. ( 400 i + 400 j ) m
^ ^
Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
→ →
= a = F = ( 8 i + 2 j ) m ∕ s2
dv → ^ ^
dt m
→
= v = ( 8t i + 2t j ) m ∕ s
d r → ^ ^
dt
2
r = (8 i + 2 j ) m
→ ^ ^ t
2
At t = 10sec
r = [ ( 8 i + 2 j ) 50 ] m
→ ^ ^

⇒ r = ( 400 i + 100 j ) m
→ ^ ^

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Question90
Two billiard balls of equal mass 30 g strike a rigid wall with same speed
of 108 kmph (as shown) but at different angles. If the balls get reflected
with the same speed then the ratio of the magnitude of impulses
imparted to ball 'a' and ball 'b' by the wall along 'X' direction is :

[25 Jul 2021 Shift 1]

Options:

A. 1 : 1

B. √2 : 1

C. 2 : 1

D. 1 : √2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Impulse = change in momentum
→
Ball (a) | Δp | = 2mu = J 1
→
Ball (b) | Δp | = 2mu cos 45° = J 2
J1 1
= = √2
J2 cos 45°

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Question91
A bullet of ' 4g ' mass is fired from a gun of mass4kg. If the bullet moves
with the muzzle speed of50ms−1, the impulse imparted to the gun and
velocity of recoil of gun are:
[22 Jul 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 0.4kg~ms−1, 0.1ms−1

B. 0.2kgms−1, 0.05ms−1

C. 0.2kgms−1, 0.1ms−1

D. 0.4kgms−1, 0.05ms−1

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

By momentum conservation
−3
4 × 10 (50 − v) − 4v = 0
−3
4 × 10 × 50 −1
v= −3
≈ 0.05ms
4 + 4 × 10
−1
Impulse J = mv = 4 × .05 = 0.2kgms

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Question92
A body of mass ' m ' is launched up on a rough inclined plane making an
angle of 30° with the horizontal. The coefficient of friction between the
body and plane is √5x if the time of ascent is half of the time of descent.
The value of x is _______.
[20 Jul 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 3

Solution:

Solution:
1
ta = td
2

√ 2s
aa
=
1
2 √
2s
ad
......(i)

aa = g sin θ + µg cos θ
 g √3
= + µg
2 2
ad = g sin θ − µg cos θ
g √3
= − µg
2 2
√3
using the above values of aa and ad and putting ineqution (i) we will gate µ =
5

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Question93
A steel block of 10kg rests on a horizontal floor as shown. When three
iron cylinders are placed on it as shown, the block and cylinders go
down with an acceleration 0.2m ∕ s2. The normal reaction R′ by the floor
if mass of the iron cylinders are equal and of 20kg each, is ______ N.
[Take g = 10m ∕ s2 and µs = 0.2 ]

[20 Jul 2021 Shift 1]

Options:

A. 716

B. 686

C. 714

D. 684

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

Writing force equation in vertical direction

Mg−N =Ma
⇒70g − N = 70 × 0.2
⇒N = 70[g − 0.2] = 70 × 9.8
∴N = 686 Newton
Note : Since there is no compressive normal from the sides, hence friction will not act.
Hence option 2.

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Question94
Consider a binary star system of star A and star B with masses mA and
mB revolving in a circular orbit of radii rA and rB, respectively. If T A and
T B are the time period of star A and star B, respectively, then:
[20 Jul 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

3
A.
TA
TB
= ( )rA
rB
2

B. T A = T B

C. T AT B (if mA > mB )

D. T A > T B( if rA > rB )

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
T A = T B( since ωA = ωB )

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Question95
The normal reaction 'N' for a vehicle of 800kg mass, negotiating a turn
on a 30° banked road at maximum possible speed without skidding is
3 2
_______×10 kgm ∕ s
[20 Jul 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. 10.2

B. 7.2

C. 12.4

D. 6.96

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
At vmax, f will be limiting in nature.
∴ Balancing force in vertical direction,
N cos 30° − mg − µN cos 60° = 0
⇒N [cos 30° − µ cos 60°] = mg
800 × 10
∴N = ≈ 10.2 × 103kgm ∕ s2
(0.87 − 0.1)
Hence option 1 .

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Question96
The initial mass of a rocket is 1000 kg. Calculate at what rate the fuel
should be burnt, so that the rocket is given an acceleration of 20ms−1.
The gases come out at a relative speed of 500ms−1 with respect to the
rocket [Use, g = 10m ∕ s2 ]
[26 Aug 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. 6.0 × 102 kg s−1

B. 500 kg s−1

C. 10 kg s−1
−1
D. 60 kg s

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Given, M = 1000 kg, a = 20m ∕ s2
vrelative = 500m ∕ s, g = 10m ∕ s2
The given situation is shown below

d
Fthrust = (Mvrelative)
dt
⇒Fthrust = vrelative
dM
dt ( )
By Newton’s second law of motion,
⇒Fthrust − Mg = Ma

( ddMt ) − Mg = Ma
⇒vrelative

⇒500 (
dt )
dM
− 1000 × 10 = 1000 × 20

⇒500 (
dt )
dM
= 1000(20 + 10)

⇒500 (
dt )
dM
= 1000 × 30
dM 1000 × 30
⇒ = = 60
dt 500
dM
⇒ = 60 kg ∕ s
dt

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Question97
A car is moving on a plane inclined at 30° to the horizontal with an
acceleration of 10ms−2 parallel to the plane upward. A bob is suspended
by a string from the roof of the car. The angle in degrees which the
string makes with the verticalis........
(Take, g = 10ms−2)
[31 Aug 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 30

Solution:

Solution:
Given,
Angle of inclination, θ = 30º
Acceleration, a = 10ms−2
−2
Acceleration due to gravity, g = 10ms
According to the question the car and bob is as shown below,

Here, F' is the pseudo force acting on the bob when we considered it from car’s frame and T is the tension on the string.
In equilibrium, ΣFx = 0 and ΣFy = 0
⇒F′ cos 30° = T sin α
ma cos 30° sin α = T ...(i)
where, m is the mass of the bob.
F′ sin 30° + mg = T cos α
ma cos 30°
⇒ma sin 30° + mg = (cos α) [∵ using Eq. (i)]
sin α
 a cos 30°
⇒a sin 30° + g = (cos α)
sin α
1 10 × √3
10 × + 10 = .α
2 2
1 √
⇒ +1= 3 .α
2 2
3 √3
⇒ = .α
2 2
orcot α = √3
⇒α = 30°

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Question98
Statement I If three forces F1 . F2 and F3 are represented by three sides
of a triangle and F1 + F2 = −F3, then these three forces are concurrent
forces and satisfy the condition for equilibrium.
Statement II A triangle made up of three forces F1, F2 and F3 as its sides
taken in the same order, satisfy the condition for translatory
equilibrium. In the light of the above statements, choose the most
appropriate answer from the options given below.
[31 Aug 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. Statement I is false but statement II is true.

B. Statement I is true but statement II is false.

C. Both statement I and statement II are false.

D. Both statement I and statement II are true.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Three forces F1, F2 and F3 are acting on a body and if this body is in equilibrium, then resultant of these three forces
must be zero i.e.
Fnet = F1 + F2 + F3 = 0
⇒F1 + F2 = −F3
This situation can be shown graphically by three concurrent forces at 120° with each others.
or, by three forces in the same order along three sides of a triangle.

Hence, both statement I and statement II are true.

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Question99
The boxes of masses 2 kg and 8 kg are connected by a massless string
passing over smooth pulleys. Calculate the time taken by box of mass
8 kg to strike the ground starting from rest.
(Use, g = 10m ∕ s2)

[27 Aug 2021 Shift 2]

Options:

A. 0.34 s

B. 0.2 s

C. 0.25 s

D. 0.4 s

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
According to the given figure, and free body diagram

masses of two bodies m1 = 2kgm2 = 8kg ,

Acceleration of mass m1 = a
a
Acceleration of mass m2 =
2
Tension = T
Distance between m2 and ground = 20cm
= 0.2m
Initial velocity u = 0
Equation of motion of 2kg block,
∴ T − 2g = 2a ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅ ⋅ (i)
a
Equation of motion of 8kg block, and 8g − 2T = 8 ⇒ 4g − T = 2a ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅ ⋅ (ii)
2
From Eqs. (i) and (ii),
⇒ T − 2g = 4g − T
Substituting the value in Eq. (i) we get
 3g − 2g = 2a ⇒ g = 2a
g −2
⇒ a= = 5ms
2
−2 5 −2
∴ a1 = 5ms and 2
= ms
2
1 2
Since, s = ut + at
2
20 1 5 2 2 20 × 4
∴ =0+ ×t ⇒t =
100 2 2 5 × 100
2
⇒ t= = 0.4s
5

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Question100
The coefficient of static friction between two blocks is 0.5 and the table
is smooth. The maximum horizontal force that can be applied to move
the blocks together is ...... N.
(Take, g = 10ms−2 )

[26 Aug 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: None

Solution:

Solution:
Given, coefficient of static friction, µ = 0.5
−2
Value of acceleration due to gravity, g = 10ms
For complete system to move together,
F = ma
Here, m is total mass.
F = (1 + 2) a = 3a ...(i)
From free body diagram of 1 kg block,

Balance forces in horizontal direction,

Fs = μR = m′a ...(ii)
Balance forces in vertical direction,
R = m′g
Put value of R in Eq. (ii),
µm′g = m′a
⇒ 0.5 × 1 × 10 = 1 × a
−2
⇒a = 5ms
Put the value of a in Eq. (i), we get
F = 3 × 5 = 15 N
Thus, the maximum horizontal force required to move block together is 15 N.

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Question101
A particle of mass m is suspended from a ceiling through a string of
length L. The particle moves in a horizontal circle of radius r such that
r = √L . The speed of particle will be
2
[26 Aug 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. √rg

B. √2rg

C. 2√rg

D. √ rg
2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
L
Given, radius of horizontal circle, r =
√2
Figure illustrating the particle of mass m moving in a horizontal circle, while suspended from a ceiling is shown

In equilibrium condition at point A,

T cos θ = mg ...(i)
mv2
T sin θ = ...(ii)
r
Divide Eq. (ii) by Eq. (i),
tan θ = v2 ∕ rg
⇒v = √rg tan θ ...(iii)
Now, from figure, we can write
L ∕ √2 1
sin θ = =
L √2
⇒ θ = 45°
Substituting the value of θ in Eq. (iii), we get
v = √rg tan 45° = √rg
Thus, the value of speed of particle is v = √rg .

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Question102
A particle of mass m is suspended from a ceiling through a string of
length L. The particle moves in a horizontal circle of radius r such that
r = √L . The speed of particle will be
2
[26 Aug 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. √rg

B. √2rg

C. 2√rg

D.
√ rg
2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
L
Given, radius of horizontal circle, r =
√2
Figure illustrating the particle of mass m moving in a horizontal circle, while suspended from a ceiling is shown

In equilibrium condition at point A,

T cos θ = mg ...(i)
2
mv
T sin θ = ...(ii)
r
Divide Eq. (ii) by Eq. (i),
tan θ = v2 ∕ rg
⇒v = √rg tan θ ...(iii)
Now, from figure, we can write
L ∕ √2 1
sin θ = =
L √2
⇒ θ = 45°
Substituting the value of θ in Eq. (iii), we get
v = √rg tan 45° = √rg
Thus, the value of speed of particle is v = √rg.

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Question103
When a body slides down from rest along a smooth inclined plane
making an angle of 30° with the horizontal, it takes time T. When the
same body slides down from the rest along a rough inclined plane
making the same angle and through the same distance, it takes time αT,
where α is a constant greater than 1. The coefficient of friction between
the body and the rough plane is
1
√x ( α2 − 1
α2 ) , where x is ............. .
[1 Sep 2021 Shift 2]
Answer: 3

Solution:

Solution:
Let’s draw the free body diagram when body slides down on smooth surface

For smooth surface,

ma = mg sin30º
a = g sin30º
a=g/2
Distance covered by the block on the smooth surface in time T,
1
s = ut + at2
2
s=0+
1 g
2 2 ( ) T2

⇒s =
g
4( )T2 ...(i)
Now, let’s draw the free body diagram when body slides down on rough surface

For rough surface,

ma = mg sin30º - μ mg cos30º
a = g sin30º - μ g
Distance covered by the block on the rough surface in time α T,
1 2
s = ut + at
2
1 2
s = 0 + (g sin 30 º − μg sin 30 μ)t
2
g 2
s = (1 − √3 μ)(αT) ...(ii)
4
Distance covered by the block is same for both the case,
g g
⇒ (1 − √3 μ)(αT)2 = T2[from Eq. (i) & Eq. (ii)]
4 4
1
⇒1 − √3 μ = 2
α

⇒μ = ( α2 − 1
α2
) 1
√3

Comparing with
α2 − 1
α2
( ) 1
√x
The value of the x = 3.

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Question104
An object of mass m is being moved with a constant velocity under the
action of an applied force of 2N along a frictionless surface with
following surface profile.
The correct applied force versus distance graph will be
[1 Sep 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A.

B.

C.

D.
Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Let’s draw the free body diagram,
(During the upward direction)

F = 2N = (+ ve) constant
(During the downward direction)

F = 2N = (- ve) constant
During the upward motion, the force is positive constant and during the downward motion the force is negative constant.
Hence, the correct graph is (b).

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Question105
A block of mass m slides on the wooden wedge, which in turn slides
backward on the horizontal surface. The acceleration of the block with
respect to the wedge is
[Given, m = 8 kg, M = 16 kg ]
Assume all the surfaces shown in the figure to be frictionless.

[1 Sep 2021 Shift 2]

Options:

4
A. 3 g
 6
B. 5 g

3
C. g
5

D. 2 g
3

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Here, both block and wedge are moving.
Consider the acceleration of the block with respect to the wedge is a1 and the acceleration of the wedge is a2.
Given, mass of the wedge, M = 16 kg
and mass of block, m = 8 kg
Let’s draw the free body diagram of the wedge,

In the x-directions,
N cos60º = Ma2
N(0.5) = 16 × a2
⇒ N = 32a2
Now, draw the free body diagram of the block with respect to the wedge.

Along the perpendicular to the inclined plane,

N = 8g cos 30° − 8a2 sin 30 º
32a2 = 4√3 g − 4a2
36a2 = 4√3 g
√
⇒ a2 = 3 g
9
Along the inclined plane,
mg sin 30° + ma2 cos 30° = ma1
1 √ √
8g × + 8 × 3 g × 3 = 8a1
2 9 2
2g
⇒ a1 =
3
2g
∴ The acceleration of the block with respect to the wedge is .
3

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Question106
A mass of 10 kg is suspended by a rope of length 4 m, from the ceiling.
A force F is applied horizontally at the midpoint of the rope such that
the top half of the rope makes an angle of 45° with the vertical. Then F
equals:
(Take g = 10 ms–2 and the rope to be massless)
[7 Jan. 2020 II]
Options:

A. 100 N

B. 90 N

C. 70 N

D. 75 N

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
From the free body diagram

T cos 45° = 100N ......(i)

T sin 45° = F ........(ii)
On dividing (i) by (ii) we get
T cos 45° 100
=
T sin 45° F
⇒F = 100N

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Question107
An elevator in a building can carry a maximum of 10 persons, with the
average mass of each person being 68 kg. The mass of the elevator itself
is 920 kg and it moves with a constant speed of 3 m/s. The frictional
force opposing the motion is 6000 N. If the elevator is moving up with
its full capacity, the power delivered by the motor to the elevator (g =10
2
m/s ) must be at least:
[7 Jan. 2020 II]
Options:

A. 56300 W

B. 62360 W

C. 48000 W

D. 66000 W

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
Net force on the elevator = force on elevator + frictional force
⇒F = (10m + M )g + f
where, m = mass of person, M = mass of elevator,f = frictional force
⇒F = (10 × 68 + 920) × 9.8 + 600
⇒F = 22000N
⇒P = F V = 22000 × 3 = 66000W

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Question108
A particle moving in the xy plane experiences a velocity dependent force
→
F (
= k vy i + vx j
^ ^
) , where vx and vy are x and y components of its velocity →
v.

if →a is the acceleration of the particle, then which of the following

statements is true for the particle?
[Sep. 06, 2020 (II)]
Options:

A. quantity → →
v × a is constant in time

→
B. F arises due to a magnetic field

C. kinetic energy of particle is constant in time

→ →
D. quantity v . a is constant in time

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Given
→
(^
F = k vy i + vx j
^
)
^ ^
∴F x = kvy i , F y = kvx j
md vx d vx k
= kvy ⇒ = vy
dt dt m
d vy k
Similarly, = vx
dt m
d vy v
= x ⇒ ∫ vyd vy = ∫ vxd vx
d vx vy
vy2 = vx2 + C
vy2 − vx2 = constant
→ → ^
( ^
v × a = vx i + vy j ×
k
m y
^
) ^
v i + vx j ( )
( ^ ^ k
= vx2 k − vy2 k
m
) k^
= (vx2 − vy2) k = constant
m

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Question109
A spaceship in space sweeps stationary interplanetary dust. As a result,
its mass increases at a rate d M
dt
(t)
= bv2(t), where v(t) is its instantaneous
velocity. The instantaneous acceleration of the satellite is :
[Sep. 05, 2020 (II)]
Options:
3
A. −bv (t)

bv3
B. − M (t)

2bv3
C. − M (t)

bv3
D. − 2M (t)

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
From the Newton's second law,
F =
dp
dt
=
d (mv)
dt
=v
dm
dt (
......(i) )
d M (t)
We have given, = bv2(t) .....(ii)
dt
Thrust on the satellite,
F = −v
dm
dt( )
= −v(bv2) = −bv3[ Using (i) and (ii) ]

−bv3
⇒F = M (t)a = −bv3 ⇒a =
M (t)

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Question110
A small ball of mass m is thrown upward with velocity u from the
ground. The ball experiences a resistive force mkv2 where v is its speed.
The maximum height attained by the ball is:
[Sep. 04, 2020 (II)]
Options:
2
ku
A. 1 tan−1 g
2k

(
ku2
B. 1 ln 1 + 2g
k )
2
1 −1 ku
C. k tan 2g

ku2
D. 1 ln 1 + g
2k ( )
Answer: D

Solution:
(g + kv2) = a (acceleration)
→ 2 2
F = mkv − mg( ∵mg and mkv act opposite to each other)
→
→
a = F = −[kv2 + g]
m
⇒v .
dv
dh
2
= −[kv + g] ∵a = v
dv
dh ( )
0 h
⇒ ∫ v 2. d v = ∫ d h
u kv + g 0
1
⇒ ln[kv + g]u0 = −h
2
2k

⇒
1
2k
[
ln 1 +
ku2
g
=h ]
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Question111
An insect is at the bottom of a hemispherical ditch of radius 1 m. It
crawls up the ditch but starts slipping after it is at height h from the
bottom. If the coefficient of friction between the ground and the insect
is 0.75, then h is : (g = 10 ms–2)
[Sep. 06, 2020 (I)]
Options:

A. 0.20 m

B. 0.45 m

C. 0.60 m

D. 0.80 m

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
For balancing, mg sin θ = f = mu m g cos θ
3
⇒tan θ = µ = = 0.75
4
h = R − R cos θ = R − R ( 45 ) = R5
∴h = R5 = 0.2m [ ∵ radius, R = 1m ]

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Question112
A block starts moving up an inclined plane of inclination 30° with an
v
initial velocity of v0 . It comes back to itsinitial position with velocity 20 .
The value of the coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and
I
theinclined plane is close to 1000 . The nearest integer to I is _______.
[NA Sep. 03, 2020 (II)]

Answer: 346

Solution:

Solution:
Acceleration of block while moving up an inclined plane,
a1 = g sin θ + µg cos θ
⇒a1 = g sin 30° + µg cos 30°
g µg√3
= + .....(i) (∵θ = 30°)
2 2
Using v2 − u2 = 2a(s)
⇒v02 − 02 = 2a1(s) (∵u = 0)
⇒v02 − 2a1(s) = 0
v02
⇒s = .......(ii)
a1
Acceleration while moving down an inclined plane
a2 = g sin θ − µg cos θ
⇒a2 = g sin 30° − µg cos 30°
g µ√3
⇒a2 = − g ........(iii)
2 2
Using again v − u2 = 2as for downward motion
2

v02
⇒ ( )
v0 2
2
= 2a2(s) ⇒ s =
4a2
.......(iv)

Equating equation (ii) and (iv)

v02 v02
= ⇒ a1 = 4a2
a1 4a2

⇒
g µg√3
2
+
2
=4
g µ√3
2
− (
2 )
⇒5 + 5√3µ = 4(5 − 5√3µ) (Substituting, g = 10m/s2 )
⇒5 + 5√3µ = 20 − 20√3µ ⇒25√3µ = 15
√3 346
⇒µ = = 0.346 =
5 1000
I 346
So, =
1000 1000

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Question113
A particle of mass m is moving in a straight line with momentum p.
Starting at time t = 0, a force F = kt acts in the same direction on the
moving particle during time interval T so that its momentum changes
from p to 3p. Here k is a constant. The value of T is :
[11 Jan. 2019 II]
Options:

A. 2 √ k
p

B. 2 √ p
k

C. √ 2k
p

D. √ 2p
k

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
From Newton's second law
dp
= F = kt
dt
Integrating both sides we get,
t2
[ ]
3p T T
∫ d p = ∫ ktd t ⇒ [p]p3p = k
p 0 2 0

kT 2
⇒2p =
2
⇒T =2 √ p
k

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Question114
A mass of 10 kg is suspended vertically by a rope from the roof. When a
horizontal force is applied on the rope at some point, the rope deviated
at an angle of 45°at the roof point. If the suspended mass is at
equilibrium, the magnitude of the force applied is (g = 10 ms–2)
[9 Jan. 2019 II]
Options:

A. 200 N

B. 140 N

C. 70 N

D. 100 N

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:

At equilibrium,
mg 100
tan 45° = =
F F
∴F = 100N

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Question115
A block kept on a rough inclined plane, as shown in the figure, remains
at rest upto a maximum force 2 N down the inclined plane. The
maximum external force up the inclined plane that does not move the
block is 10 N. The coefficient of static friction between the block and
the plane is : [Take g = 10 m/s2]

[12 Jan. 2019 II]

Options:

√3
A. 2

√3
B. 4

C. 1
2

2
D. 3

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
From figure, 2 + mg sin 30° = µmg cos 30° and 10 = mg sin 30° + µmg cos 30°
= 2µmg cos 30° − 2
⇒6 = µmg cos 30° and
4 = mg cos 30°
By dividing above two
3
⇒ = µ × √3
2
√3
∴ Coefficient of friction, µ =
2

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Question116
A block of mass 10 kg is kept on a rough inclined plane as shown in the
figure. A force of 3 N is applied on the block. The coefficient of static
friction between the plane and the block is 0.6. What should be the
minimum value of force P, such that the block does not move
downward? (take g = 10 ms–2)

[9 Jan. 2019 I]
Options:

A. 32 N

B. 18 N

C. 23 N

D. 25 N

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

100
mg sin 45° = = 50√2
√2
[∵m = 10kg, g = 9.8ms−2]
1
µmg cos θ = 0.6 × mg × = 0.6′50√2
√2
3 + mg sin θ = P + µmg cos θ
3 + 50√2 = P + 30√2
∴P = 31.28 = 32N

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Question117
A ball is thrown upward with an initial velocity V 0 from the surface of
the earth. The motion of the ball is affected by a drag force equal to
2
mγv (where m is mass of the ball, v is its instantaneous velocity and γ
is a constant). Time taken by the ball to rise to its zenith is:
[10 April 2019 I]
Options:

A. 1 tan
−1
√γ g
(√ γ
V
g 0 )
B. 1 sin
−1
√γ g
(√ γ
V
g 0 )
C. 1 ln 1 +
√γ g
( √ γ
V
g 0 )
D. 1
√2γ g
tan−1 (√ 2γ
g
V0 )
Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Net acceleration
dv
= a = −(g + γv2)
dt
Let time t required to rise to its zenith (v = 0) so,
0 t
∫ −d v 2 = ∫ d t [ for H max,v = 0 ]
v0 g + γv 0

∴t =
1
√γg
tan−1 ( √γ v0
√g
)
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Question118
A ball is thrown vertically up (taken as + z-axis) from the ground. The
correct momentum-height (p-h) diagram is:
[9 April 2019 I]
Options:

A.

B.

C.
D.

Answer: 0

Solution:

Solution:
v2 = u2 − 2gh
or v = √ u − 2gh
2

Momentum, P = mv = m √ u − 2gh
2

2
u
At h = 0, P = mu and at h = ,P=0
f
upward direction is positive and downward direction is negative.

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Question119
A block of mass 5kg is (i) pushed in case (A) and (ii) pulled in case (B),
by a force F = 20N , making an angle of 30° with the horizontal, as
shown in the figures. The coefficient of friction between the block and
floor is µ = 0.2. The difference between the accelerations of the block,
in case(B) and case (A) will be : (g = 10ms−2)

[12 April 2019 II]

Options:

A. 0.4 ms–2
–2
B. 3.2 ms
–2
C. 0.8 ms
–2
D. 0 ms

Answer: C

Solution:
A : N = 5g + 20 sin 30°
1
= 50 + 20 × = 60N
2

F −f 20 cos 30° − µN
Accelaration, a1 = =
m 5

[ ]
√
20 × 3 − 0.2 × 60
2
= = 1.06m ∕ s2
5

B : N = 5g − 20 sin 30°
1
= 50 − 20 × = 40N
2
a2 =
F −f
m
= [
20 cos 30° − 0.2 × 40
5
= 1.86m ∕ s
2
]
2
Now a2 − a1 = 1.86 − 1.06 = 0.8m ∕ s

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Question120
Two blocks A and B masses mA = 1 kg and mB = 3 kg are kept on the
table as shown in figure. The coefficient of friction between A and B is
0.2 and between B and the surface of the table is also 0.2. The
maximum force F that can be applied on B horizontally, so that the
block A does not slide over the block B is : [Take g = 10 m/s2]

[10 April 2019 II]

Options:

A. 8 N

B. 16 N

C. 40 N

D. 12 N

Answer: B

Solution:
Taking (A + B) as system
F − mu(M + m) g
= (M + m)a
F − µ(M + m)g
⇒a =
(M + m)
a=
F − (0.2)4 × 10
4
=
F −8
4 ( ) .......(i)
But, amax = µg = 0.2 × 10 = 2
F −8
∴ =2
4
⇒F = 16N

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Question121
Two masses m1 = 5kg and m2 = 10kg, connected by an inextensible
string over a frictionless pulley, are moving as shown in the figure. The
coefficient of friction of horizontal surface is 0.15 . The minimum
weight m that should be put on top of m2 to stop the motion is:

[2018]
Options:

A. 18.3 kg

B. 27.3 kg

C. 43.3 kg

D. 10.3 kg

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Given : m1 = 5kg; m2 = 10kg; µ = 0.15
F BD for m1, m1g − T = m1a
⇒50 − T = 5 × a
and, T − 0.15(m + 10)g = (10 + m)a
For rest a = 0
or, 50 = 0.15(m + 10)10

3
⇒5 = (m + 10)
20
100
= m + 10 ∴ m = 23.3kg; close to option(b)
3
Question122
A given object takes n times more time to slide down a 45° rough
inclined plane as it takes to slide down a perfectly smooth 45° incline.
The coefficient of kinetic friction between the object and the incline is :
[Online April 15, 2018]
Options:

A.
√ 1 − 12
n

B. 1 − 12
n

1
C.
2 − n2

D.
√ 1
1 − n2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The coefficients of kinetic friction between the object and the incline

( )
µ = tan θ 1 − 12 ⇒µ = 1 − 12 (∵θ = 45°)
n n

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Question123
A body of mass 2kg slides down with an acceleration of 3m/s2 on a rough
inclined plane having a slope of 30°.
The external force required to take the same body up the plane with the
same acceleration will be: (g = 10m/s2)
[Online April 15, 2018]
Options:

A. 4N

B. 14N

C. 6N

D. 20N

Answer: D

Solution:
Equation of motion when the mass slides down
M g sin θ − f = M a
⇒10 − f = 6( M = 2kg, a = 3m ∕ s2 , θ = 30°. given )
∴f = 4N
Equation of motion when the block is pushed up
Let the external force required to take the block up the plane with same acceleration be F
F − M g sin θ − f = M a
⇒ F − 10 − 4 = 6
F = 20N

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Question124
A disc rotates about its axis of symmetry in a horizontal plane at a
steady rate of 3.5 revolutions per second. A coin placed at a distance of
1.25cm from the axis of rotation remains at rest on the disc. The
coefficient of friction between the coin and the disc is (g = 10m/s2)
[Online April 15, 2018]
Options:

A. 0.5

B. 0.7

C. 0.3

D. 0.6

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
mv2 2
Using, µmg = = mrω
r
ω = 2πn = 2π × 3.5 = 7πrad ∕ sec
−2
Radius, r = 1.25cm = 1.25 × 10 m
Coefficient of friction, µ = ?
m(rω)2
µmg = (∵v = rω)
r

( )
22 2
−2
2 1.25 × 10 × 7 ×
rω 7
⇒µ = =
g 10
1.25 × 10−2 × 222
= = 0.6
10

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Question125
A conical pendulum of length 1 m makes an angle θ = 45° w.r.t. Z-axis
and moves in a circle in the XY plane. The radius of the circle is 0.4 m
and its centre is vertically below O. The speed of the pendulum, in its
circular path, will be :
–2
(Take g = 10 ms )

[Online April 9, 2017]

Options:

A. 0.4 m/s

B. 4 m/s

C. 0.2 m/s

D. 2 m/s

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Given, θ = 45°, r = 0.4m, g = 10m ∕ s2
mv2
sin θ = ......(i)
r
T cos θ = mg .......(ii)
From equation(i) & (ii) we have,
v2
tan θ =
rg

v2 = rg ∵ θ = 45°
Hence, speed of the pendulum in its circular path,
v = √rg = √0.4 × 10 = 2m ∕ s

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Question126
A particle of mass m is acted upon by a force F given by the empirical
law F = R2 v(t). If this law is to be tested experimentally by observing the
t
motion starting from rest, the best way is to plot :
[Online April 10, 2016]
Options:
 1
A. log v(t) against t

B. v(t) against t2

C. log v(t) against 12

t

D. log v(t) against t

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
dv
From F = R2 v(t) ⇒ m = R2 v(t)
t dt t
dv
Integrating both sides ∫ = ∫ Rd 2t
dt mt
R
In v = −
mt
1
∴ln v ∝
t

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Question127
A rocket is fired vertically from the earth with an acceleration of 2g,
where g is the gravitational acceleration. On an inclined plane inside
the rocket, making an angle θ with the horizontal, a point object of
mass m is kept. The minimum coefficient of friction µmin between the
mass and the inclined surface such that the mass does not move is:
[Online April 9, 2016]
Options:

A. tan 2 θ

B. tan θ

C. 3 tan θ

D. 2 tan θ

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Let µ be the minimum coefficient of friction
At equilibrium, mass does not move so,
3mg sin θ = µ3mg cos θ
∴µmin = tan θ

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Question128
A large number (n) of identical beads, each of mass m and radius r are
strung on a thin smooth rigid horizontal rod of length L (L >> r) and
are at rest at random positions. The rod is mounted between two rigid
supports (see figure). If one of the beads is now given a speed v, the
average force experienced by each support after a long time is (assume
all collisions are elastic):

[Online April 11, 2015]

Options:

mv2
A. 2(L − nr)

mv2
B. L − 2nr

mv2
C. L − nr

D. zero

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Space between the supports for motion of beads is L − 2nr
Average force experienced by each support,
2mV mV 2
F = =
2(L − 2nr) L − 2nr
V
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Question129
Given in the figure are two blocks A and B of weight 20 N and 100 N,
respectively. These are being pressed against a wall by a force F as
shown. If the coefficient of friction between the blocks is 0.1 and
between block B and the wall is 0.15, the frictional force applied by the
wall on block B is:

[2015]
Options:

A. 120 N

B. 150 N

C. 100 N

D. 80 N

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

Assuming both the blocks are stationary

N =F
f 1 = 20N
f 2 = 100 + 20 = 120N
Considering the two blocks as one system and due to equilibrium f = 120N

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Question130
A block of mass m = 10 kg rests on a horizontal table. The coefficient of
friction between the block and the table is 0.05. When hit by a bullet of
mass 50 g moving with speed n, that gets embedded in it, the block
moves and comes to stop after moving a distance of 2 m on the table. If
v
a freely falling object were to acquire speed 10 after being dropped from
height H, then neglecting energy losses and taking g= 10 ms–2, the
value of H is close to:
[Online April 10, 2015]
Options:

A. 0.05 km

B. 0.02 km

C. 0.03 km

D. 0.04 km

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
f = µ(M + m)g
f µ(M + m)g
a= = = µg
M +m (M + m)
−2
= 0.05 × 10 = 0.5ms
Initial momentum 0.05V
V0= =
(M + m) 10.05

v2 − u2 = 2as
2
0 − u = 2as
2
u = 2as
( 10.05 )
0.05v 2
= 2 × 0.5 × 2

Solving we get v = 201√2

Object falling from height H .
V
= √2gH
10
201√2
= √2 × 10 × H
10
H = 40m = 0.04km

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Question131
→ ^ ^
A body of mass 5kg under the action of constant force F = F x i + F y j has

velocity at t = 0s as →v = ( 6 i − 2 j ) m ∕ s and at t = 10s as

^ ^ → ^
v = +6 j m ∕ s.
→
The force F is:
[Online April 11, 2014]
Options:

A. ( −3 j + 4 j ) N
^ ^

B. (− 3^
5
i +5j
4^
)N
C. ( 3 j − 4 j ) N
^ ^

D. ( 3^
5
i −
4^
5
j )N
Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
From question,
Mass of body, m = 5kg
Velocity at t = 0,
u = (6 i − 2 j )m ∕ s
^ ^
Velocity at t = 10s
^
v = +6 j m ∕ s
Force, F = ?
v−u
Acceleration, a =
t
^ ( ^ ^) ^ ^
6j − 6i −2j −3 i + 4 j 2
= = m∕s
10 5
Force, F = ma
( −3^i + 4^j ) ( ^ ^ )
=5× = −3 i + 4 j N
5

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Question132
A mass ‘m’ is supported by a massless string wound around a uniform
hollow cylinder of mass m and radius R. If the string does not slip on
the cylinder, with what acceleration will the mass fall or release?

[2014]
Options:

2g
A. 3

g
B. 2

C. 5g
6

D. g

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
From figure,

Acceleration a = Rα ......(i)
and mg − T = ma .......(ii)
From equation (i) and (ii)
T × R = mR2α = mR2
R
a
( )
or T = ma
⇒mg − ma = ma
g
⇒a =
2

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Question133
A block of mass m is placed on a surface with a vertical cross section
3
x
given by y = 6 . If the coefficient of friction is 0.5, the maximum height
above the ground at which the block can be placed without slipping is:
[2014]
Options:

A. 1 m
6

2
B. 3 m

1
C. m
3

D. 1 m
2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
At limiting equilibrium,
µ = tan θ

tan θ = µ =
dy
dx
=
x2
2 (
from question )
∵ Coefficient of friction µ = 0.5
x2
∴0.5 =
2
⇒x = ±1
x3 1
Now, y = = m
6 6

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Question134
Consider a cylinder of mass M resting on a rough horizontal rug that is
pulled out from under it with acceleration ‘a’ perpendicular to the axis
of the cylinder. What is F friction at point P? It is assumed that the
cylinder does not slip.

[Online April 19, 2014]

Options:

A. Mg

B. Ma
 Ma
C. 2

D. Ma
3

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Force of friction at point P ,
1
F friction = M a sin θ
3
1
[
= M a sin 90° here θ = 90° ]
3
Ma
=
3

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Question135
A heavy box is to dragged along a rough horizontal floor. To do so,
person A pushes it at an angle 30° from the horizontal and requires a
minimum force F A , while person B pulls the box at an angle 60° from
the horizontal and needs minimumforce F B . If the coefficient of friction
√3 FA
between the box and the floor is 5 , the ratio FB
is
[Online April 19, 2014]
Options:

A. √3

B. 5
√3

C. √ 3
2

D. 2
√3

Answer: D

Solution:

µmg
FA=
sin θ − µ cos θ
Similarly,
 µmg
FB=
sin θ + µ cos θ
µmg
FA sin θ − µ cos θ
∴ =
FB µmg
sin θ + µ cos θ
µmg
√
sin 60° − 3 cos 60°
=
µmg
5 √
[
µ = 3 given
5
]
√3
sin 30° + cos 30°
5
√
sin 30° + 3
5
=
√3
sin 60° − cos 60°
5
1 √3 √
+ × 3
2 5 2
=
√3 √3 1
− ×
2 5 2

=
1
2 (
1+
3
5 =
) 1 8
×
2 5
√3
5 (
1−
1
5 )√3 × 4
10
8
10 8 2
= = =
√3 × 4 √3 × 4 √3
10

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Question136
A small ball of mass m starts at a point A with speed vo and moves along
a frictionless track AB as shown. The track BC has coefficient of friction
µ. The ball comes to stop at C after travelling a distance L which is:

[Online April 11, 2014]

Options:

2h vo2
A. + 2µg
µ

h vo2
B. µ
+ 2µg

2
vo
C. h + µg
2µ

2
vo
D. h + 2µg
2µ

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
Initial speed at point A, u = v0
Speed at point mathrm B, v = ?
v2 − u2 = 2gh
v2 = v02 + 2gh
Let ball travels distance ' S ' before coming to rest
v2 v 2 + 2gh
S= = 0
2µg 2µg
v02 2gh h v 2
= + = + 0
2µg 2µg µ 2µg

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Question137
A block A of mass 4 kg is placed on another block B of mass 5 kg, and
the block B rests on a smooth horizontal table. If the minimum force
that can be applied on A so that both the blocks move together is 12 N,
the maximum force that can be applied to B for the blocks to move
together will be:
[Online April 9, 2014]
Options:

A. 30 N

B. 25 N

C. 27 N

D. 48 N

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Minimum force on A
= frictional force between the surfaces
= 12N

Therefore maximum acceleration

12N
amax = = 3m ∕ s2
4kg
Hence maximum force,
F max = total mass × amax
= 9 × 3 = 27N

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Question138
A particle is released on a vertical smooth semicircular track from point
X so that OX makes angle θ from the vertical (see figure). The normal
reaction of the track on the particle vanishes at point Y where OY makes
angle ϕ with the horizontal. Then:

[Online April 19, 2014]

Options:

A. sin ϕ = cos ϕ

1
B. sin ϕ = 2
cos θ

2
C. sin ϕ = 3
cos θ

3
D. sin ϕ = 4
cos θ

Answer: C

Solution:

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Question139
Two blocks of mass M 1 = 20 kg and M 2 = 12 kg are connected by a
metal rod of mass 8 kg. The system is pulled vertically up by applying a
force of 480 N as shown. The tension at the mid-point of the rod is :

[Online April 22, 2013]

Options:

A. 144 N

B. 96 N

C. 240 N
D. 192 N

Answer: D

Solution:
F
Acceleration produced in upward directiona =
M 1 + M 2 + Mass of metal rod
480
= = 12ms−2
20 + 12 + 8
Tension at the mid point
T = M2+( Mass of rod
2
a )
= (12 + 4) × 12 = 192N

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Question140
A uniform sphere of weight W and radius 5 cm is being held by a string
as shown in the figure. The tension in the string will be :

[Online April 9, 2013]

Options:

W
A. 12 5

W
B. 5
12

W
C. 13
5

D. 13 W
12

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
PQ = √ OP2 + OQ2
= √ 132 + 52 = 12
Tension in the string
13
T = w cos θ = W
12

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Question141
A block is placed on a rough horizontal plane. A time dependent
horizontal force F = kt acts on the block, where k is a positive constant.
The acceleration - time graph of the block is :
[Online April 25, 2013]
Options:

A.

B.

C.

D.
Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Graph (b) correctly dipicts the acceleration-time graph of the block.

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Question142
A body starts from rest on a long inclined plane of slope 45°. The
coefficient of friction between the body and the plane varies as µ = 0.3
x, where x is distance travelled down the plane. The body will have
2
maximum speed (for g = 10 m/s ) when x =
[Online April 22, 2013]
Options:

A. 9.8 m

B. 27 m

C. 12 m

D. 3.33 m

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
When the body has maximum speed then
µ = 0.3x = tan 45°
∴x = 3.33m

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Question143
A body of mass ‘m’ is tied to one end of a spring and whirled round in a
horizontal plane with a constant angular velocity. The elongation in the
spring is 1 cm. If the angular velocity is doubled, the elongation in the
spring is 5 cm. The original length of the spring is :
[Online April 23, 2013]
Options:
A. 15 cm

B. 12 cm

C. 16 cm

D. 10 cm

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

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Question144
A particle of mass m is at rest at the origin at time t = 0. It is subjected
to a force F (t) = F 0e−bt in the x direction. Its speed v(t) is depicted by
which of the following curves?
[2012]
Options:

A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer: C
Solution:

Solution:
Given that F (t) = F 0e−bt
dv
⇒m = F 0e−bt
dt
dv F
= 0 e−bt
dt m
v F t
∫ d v = 0 ∫ e−btd t
0 m 0

v=
m
[
F 0 e−bt t
−b 0
] F
= 0 [−(e−bt − e−0)]
mb
F0 −bt
⇒v = [1 − e ]
mb

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Question145
This question has Statement 1 and Statement 2. Of the four choices
given after the Statements, choose the one that best describes the two
Statements.
Statement 1: If you push on a cart being pulled by a horse so that it
does not move, the cart pushes you back with an equal and opposite
force.
Statement 2: The cart does not move because the force described in
statement 1 cancel each other.
[Online May 26, 2012]
Options:

A. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement

1.

B. Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true.

C. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false.

D. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, Statement 2 is not the correct explanation of

Statement 1.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
According to newton third law of motion i.e. every action is associated with equal and opposite reaction.

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Question146
A spring is compressed between two blocks of masses m1 and m2 placed
on a horizontal frictionless surface as shown in the figure. When the
blocks are released, they have initial velocity of v1 and v2 as shown. The
blocks travel distances x1 and x2 respectively before coming to rest. The

ratio ( ) is
x1
x2

[Online May 12, 2012]

Options:

m
A. m2
1

m1
B.
m2

C.
√ m2
m1

D.
√ m1
m2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

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Question147
A block of weight W rests on a horizontal floor with coefficient of static
friction µ. It is desired to make the block move by applying minimum
amount of force. The angle θ from the horizontal at which the force
should be applied and magnitude of the force F are respectively.
[Online May 19, 2012]
Options:

µW
A. θ = tan−1(µ), F =
√ 1 + µ2

B. θ = tan
−1
( ), F = √
1
µ
µW
1 + µ2

C. θ = 0, F = µW

D. θ = tan
−1
( µ
1+µ ), F = µW
1+µ

Answer: A
Solution:

Solution:
Let the force F is applied at an angle θ with the horizontal.

For horizontal equilibrium,

F cos θ = µR .......(i)
For vertical equilibrium,
R + F sin θ = mg
or, R = mg − F sin θ .......(ii)
Substituting this value of R in eq. (i), we get
F cos θ = µ(mg − F sin θ)
= µmg − µF sin θ
or, F (cos θ + µ sin θ) = µmg
µmg
or, F = .......(iii)
cos θ + µ sin θ
For F to be minimum, the denominator (cos θ + µ sin θ) should be maximum.
d
∴ (cos θ + µ sin θ) = 0
dθ
or ,−sin θ + µ cos θ = 0
or, tan θ = µ
or, θ = tan−1(µ)
µ
Then, sin θ = and
√ 1 + µ2
1
cos θ =
√ + µ2
1
µw µw
Hence, F min = 2
=
1
+
µ √ 1 + µ2
√ 1 + µ2 √ 1 + µ 2

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Question148
An insect crawls up a hemispherical surface very slowly. The coefficient
of friction between the insect and the surface is 1/3. If the line joining
the centre of the hemispherical surface to the insect makes an angle α
with the vertical, the maximum possible value of α so that the insect
does not slip is given by

[Online May 12, 2012]

Options:

A. cot α = 3

B. sec α = 3

C. cosec α = 3
D. cos α = 3

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

mgThe insect crawls up the bowl upto a certain height honly till the component of its weight along the bowl is balanced
by limiting frictional force.
For limiting condition at point A
R = mg cos α .....(i)
F 1 = mg sin α .......(ii)
Dividing eq. (ii) by (i)
1 F
tan α = = 1 = µ[ As F 1 = µR ]
cot α R
⇒tan α = µ =
1
3
∵µ =[ 1
3 (
Given ) ]
∴cot α = 3

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Question149
The minimum force required to start pushing a body up rough
(frictional coefficient µ ) inclined plane is F 1 while the minimum force
needed to prevent it from sliding down is F 2. If the inclined plane
makes an angle theta from the horizontal such that tan θ = 2µ then the
F
ratio F 1 is
2

[2011 RS]
Options:

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
When the body slides up the inclined plane, then
mg sin θ + f 1 = F 1
or, F 1 = mg sin θ + µmg cos θ
When the body slides down the inclined plane, then
mg sin θ − f 2 = F 2
or F 2 = mg sin θ − µmg cos θ
F sin θ + µ cos θ
∴ 1=
F2 sin θ − µ cos θ
F tan θ + µ 2µ + µ 3µ
⇒ 1= = = =3
F2 tan θ − µ 2µ − µ µ

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Question150
If a spring of stiffness ' k ' is cut into parts ' A ' and ' B ' oflength
lA : lB = 2 : 3, then the stiffness of spring ' A ' is given by
[2011 RS]
Options:

3k
A. 5

B. 2k
5

C. k
5k
D.
2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
It is given lA : lB = 2 : 3

lA =
2l
5 B
,l = ( 3l5 )
1
∴ We know that k ∝
l
If initial spring constant is k, then
kl = kAlA = kBlB

kl = kA ( 2l5 )
5k
kA =
2
Question151
Two fixed frictionless inclined planes making an angle 30° and 60° with
the vertical are shown in the figure. Two blocks A and B are placed on
the two planes. What is the relative vertical acceleration of A with
respect to B ?

[2010]
Options:

A. 4.9ms−2 in horizontal direction

B. 9.8ms−2 in vertical direction

C. Zero

D. 4.9ms−2 in vertical direction

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
mg sin θ = ma
∴a = g sin θ
2
∴ Vertical component of acceleration = gsin θ
2 2
∴ Relative vertical acceleration of A with respect to B is g(sin 60 − sin 30]
=g (
3 1
4 4
− )g
= = 4.9m ∕ s
2
2

in vertical direction

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Question152
A point P moves in counter-clockwise direction on a circular path as
shown in the figure. The movement of 'P' is such that it sweeps out a
3
length s = t + 5 , where s is in metres and t is in seconds. The radius of
the path is 20 m. The acceleration of 'P' when t = 2 s is nearly.
[2010]
Options:

A. 13m/s2

B. 12 m/s2
2
C. 7.2 ms
2
D. 14m/s

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
s = t3 + 5
ds
⇒ velocity, v = = 3t2
dt
dv
Tangential acceleration at = = 6t
dt
v2 9t4
Radial acceleration ac = =
R R
At t = 2s, at = 6 × 2 = 12m ∕ s2
9 × 16
ac = = 7.2m ∕ s2
20
∴ Resultant acceleration
= √ at + ac
2 2

= √ (12) + (7.2) = √144 + 51.84

2 2

= √195.84 = 14m ∕ s2

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Question153
For a particle in uniform circular motion, the acceleration →a at a point
P(R, θ) on the circle of radius R is ( Here θ is measured from the x -axis
)
[2010]
Options:
2 2
v ^ v ^
A. − R cos θ i + R sin θ j

2 2
v ^ v ^
B. − R sin θ i + R cos θ j

2 2
v ^ v ^
C. − R cos θ i − R sin θ j
 2 2
v ^ v ^
D. R i + R j

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Clearly a = ac cos θ ( − i ) + ac sin θ ( − j )
→ ^ ^

−v2 ^ v
2
^
= cos θ i − sin θ j
R R

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Question154
A block of mass m is connected to another block of mass M by a spring
(massless) of spring constant k. The block are kept on a smooth
horizontal plane. Initially the blocks are at rest and the spring is
unstretched. Then a constant force F starts acting on the block of mass
M to pull it. Find the force of the block of mass m.
[2007]
Options:

MF
A.
(m + M )

mF
B. M

(M + m)F
C. m

mF
D.
(m + M )

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Writing free body-diagrams for m & M

we get T = ma and F − T = M a
where T is force due to spring
⇒F − ma = M a or, F = M a + ma
∴ Acceleration of the system
F
a=
M +m
Now, force acting on the block of mass m is
ma = m ( F
M +m
= )
mF
m+M
If a is the acceleration along the inclined plane, then

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Question155
A ball of mass 0.2 kg is thrown vertically upwards by applying a force by
hand. If the hand moves 0.2 m while applying the force and the ball
goes upto 2 m height further, find the magnitude of the force. (Consider
g = 10 m/s2).
[2006]
Options:

A. 4 N

B. 16 N

C. 20 N

D. 22 N

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
For the motion of ball, just after the throwing
v = 0, s = 2m, a = −g = −10ms−2
v2 − u2 = 2 as for upward journey
⇒−u2 = 2(−10) × 2 ⇒ u2 = 40
When the ball is in the hands of the thrower
u = 0, v = √40ms−1
s = 0.2m
v2 − u2 = 2as
⇒40 − 0 = 2(a)0.2 ⇒ a = 100m ∕ s2
∴F = ma = 0.2 × 100 = 20N
⇒N − mg = 20 ⇒N = 20 + 2 = 22N
Note W hand + W gravity = ΔK
⇒F (0.2) + (0.2)(10)(2.2) = 0 ⇒F = 22N

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Question156
A player caught a cricket ball of mass 150 g moving at a rate of 20 m/s.
If the catching process is completed in 0.1s, the force of the blow
exerted by the ball on the hand of the player is equal to
[2006]
Options:
A. 150 N

B. 3 N

C. 30 N

D. 300 N

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Given, mass of cricket ball, m = 150g = 0.15kg
Initial velocity, u = 20m ∕ s
Force,
m(v − u) 0.15(0 − 20)
F = = = 30N
t 0.1

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Question157
A particle of mass 0.3 kg subject to a force F = – kx with k = 15 N/m .
What will be its initial acceleration if it is released from a point 20 cm
away from the origin ?
[2005]
Options:
2
A. 15 m/s
2
B. 3 m/s
2
C. 10 m/s

D. 5 m/s2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Mass(m) = 0.3kg
Force, F = m . a = −kx
⇒ma = −15x
⇒0.3a = −15x
15 −150
⇒a = − x = x = −50x
0.3 3
2
a = −50 × 0.2 = 10m ∕ s

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Question158
A block is kept on a frictionless inclined surface with angle of
inclination ' α '. The incline is given an acceleration ' a ' to keep the
block stationary. Then a is equal to
[2005]
Options:

A. g cosec α

B. g ∕ tan α

C. g tan α

D. g

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
When the incline is given an acceleration a towards the right, the block receives a reaction ma towards left.

For block to remain stationary, Net force along the incline should be zero.
mg sin α = ma cos α ⇒a = g tan α

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Question159
A smooth block is released at rest on a 45° incline and then slides a
distance ‘d’. The time taken to slide is ‘n’ times as much to slide on
rough incline than on a smooth incline. The coefficient of friction is
[2005]
Options:

A. µk =
√ 1 − 12
n

B. µk = 1 − 12
n

C. µs =
√ 1 − 12
n

D. µs = 1 − 12
n

Answer: B

Solution:
On smooth inclined plane, acceleration of the body = g sin θ. Let d be the distance travelled
1
∴d = (g sin θ)t12,
2
t1 = √ 2d
g sin θ
,
On rough inclined plane,
mg sin θ − µR
a=
m
mg sin θ − µmg cos θ
⇒a =
m
⇒a = g sin θ − µkg cos θ

∴d = ( g sin θ − µ k g cos θ ) t22

1 ^
2

√
2d
t2 =
^
g sin θ − µ k g cos θ
According to question, t2 = nt1

√ g 2d √
2d
n =
sin θ ^
g sin θ − µ k g cos θ
Here, µ is coefficient of kinetic friction as the block moves over the inclined plane.
∴sin θ = ( sin θ − µ k cos θ ) n2
^
1 1
⇒n = ⇒ n2 =
√1 − µk 1 − µk

⇒µk = 1 − 12
n

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Question160
The upper half of an inclined plane with inclination ϕ is perfectly
smooth while the lower half is rough. A body starting from rest at the
top will again come to rest at the bottom if the coefficient of friction for
the lower half is given by
[2005]
Options:

A. 2 cos ϕ

B. 2 sin ϕ

C. tan ϕ

D. 2 tan ϕ

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
For first half acceleration = g sin ϕ
For second half acceleration = −(g sin ϕ − µg cos ϕ)
For the block to come to rest at the bottom, acceleration in I half = retardation in II half.
g sin ϕ = −(g sin ϕ − µg cos ϕ)
⇒µ = 2 tan ϕ

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Question161
Consider a car moving on a straight road with a speed of 100 m/s . The
distance at which car can be stopped is [µk = 5.0]
[2005]
Options:

A. 1000 m

B. 800 m

C. 400 m

D. 100 m

Answer: A

Solution:
Given, initial velocity, u = 100m ∕ s.
Final velocity, v = 0.
Acceleration, a = µkg = 0.5 × 10
2 2
v − u = 2as or
2 2
⇒0 − u = 2(−µkg)s
2 1
⇒−100 = 2× − × 10 × s
2
⇒s = 1000m

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Question162
An annular ring with inner and outer radii R1 and R2 is rolling without
slipping with a uniform angular speed. The ratio of the forces
experienced by the two particles situated on the inner and outer parts of
F
the ring , F 1 is
2

[2005]
Options:

( )
2
R1
A.
R2

R
B. R2
1

R1
C.
R2

D. 1
Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

Let m is the mass of each particle and ω is the angular speed of the annular ring.
v12 ω2R12
a1 = = = ω2R1
R1 R1
v22
a2 = = ω2R2
R2
Taking particle masses equal
2
F1 ma1 mR1ω R
= = 2
= 1
F2 ma2 mR ω R2
2

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Question163
Two masses m1 = 5g and m2 = 4.8kg tied to a string are hanging over a
light frictionless pulley. What is the acceleration of the masses when
left free to move ? (g = 9.8m ∕ s2)

[2004]
Options:

A. 5 m/s2

B. 9.8 m/s2
2
C. 0.2 m/s
2
D. 4.8 m/s

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Here, m1 = 5kg and m2 = 4.8kg.
If a is the acceleration of the masses,
m1a = m1g − T ......(i)
m2a = T − m2g ......(ii)
Solving (i) and (ii) we get

a= (
m1 − m2
m1 + m2
g )
(5 − 4.8) × 9.8
⇒a = m ∕ s2 = 0.2m ∕ s2
(5 + 4.8)

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Question164
A block rests on a rough inclined plane making an angle of 30° with the
horizontal. The coefficient of static friction between the block and the
plane is 0.8. If the frictional force on the block is 10 N, the mass of the
block (in kg) is (take g = 10 m / s2 )
[2004]
Options:

A. 1.6

B. 4.0

C. 2.0

D. 2.5

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

Since the body is at rest on the inclined plane,

mg sin 30° = Force of friction
⇒m × 10 × sin 30° = 10
⇒m × 5 = 10 ⇒ m = 2.0kg

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Question165
Which of the following statements is FALSE for a particle moving in a
circle with a constant angular speed ?
[2004]
Options:

A. The acceleration vector points to the centre of the circle

B. The acceleration vector is tangent to the circle

C. The velocity vector is tangent to the circle

D. The velocity and acceleration vectors are perpendicular to each other.

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Only option (b) is false since acceleration vector is always radial (i.e. towards the center) for uniform circular motion.

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Question166
A rocket with a lift-off mass 3.5 × 104kg is blasted upwards with an
2
initial acceleration of 10m ∕ s . Then the initial thrust of the blast is
[2003]
Options:

A. 3.5 × 105N

B. 7.0 × 105N

C. 14.0 × 105N

D. 1.75 × 105N

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

In the absence of air resistance, if the rocket moves up with an acceleration a, then thrust
F = mg + ma
∴F = m(g + a) = 3.5 × 104(10 + 10)
= 7 × 105N

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Question167
Three forces start acting simultaneously on a particle moving with
velocity, →v . These forces are represented in magnitude and direction by
the three sides of a triangle ABC. The particle will now move with
velocity
[2003]
Options:
→
A. less than v
→
B. greater than v

C. | v | in the direction of the largest force BC

→

→
D. v , remaining unchanged

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Resultant force is zero, as three forces are represented by the sides of a triangle taken in the same order. From Newton's
→ →
second law, F net = m a .
Therefore, acceleration is also zero i.e., velocity remains unchanged.

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Question168
A spring balance is attached to the ceiling of a lift. A man hangs his bag
on the spring and the spring reads 49 N, when the lift is stationary. If
the lift moves downward with an acceleration of 5 m/s2 , the reading of
the spring balance will be
[2003]
Options:

A. 24 N

B. 74 N

C. 15 N

D. 49 N

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
When lift is stationary, W 1 = mg ......(i)
When the lift descends with acceleration, a
W 2 = m(g − a)
 49
W2= (10 − 5) = 24.5N
10

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Question169
A block of mass M is pulled along a horizontal frictionless surface by a
rope of mass m. If a force P is applied at the free end of the rope, the
force exerted by the rope on the block is
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Options:

Pm
A. M + m

Pm
B.
M −m

C. P
PM
D.
M +m

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Taking the rope and the block as a system

we get P = (m + M )a
P
∴ Acceleration produced, a =
m+M
Taking the block as a system,
Force on the block, F = M a
MP
∴F =
m+M

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Question170
A light spring balance hangs from the hook of the other light spring
balance and a block of mass M kg hangs from the former one. Then the
true statement about the scale reading is
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Options:
A. both the scales read M kg each

B. the scale of the lower one reads M kg and of the upper one zero

C. the reading of the two scales can be anything but the sum of the reading will be M kg

D. both the scales read M/2 kg each

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
The Earth exerts a pulling force M g. The block in turn exerts a reaction force M g on the spring of spring balance S1
which therefore shows a reading of M kgf .
As both the springs are massless. Therefore, it exerts a force of M g on the spring of spring balance S2 which shows the
reading of M kgf .

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Question171

A horizontal force of 10 N is necessary to just hold a block stationary against a wall. The coefficient of friction between
the block and the wall is 0.2. The weight of the block is

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A horizontal force of 10 N is necessary to just hold a block stationary

against a wall. The coefficient of friction between the block and the wall
is 0.2. The weight of the block is

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Options:

A. 20 N

B. 50 N

C. 100 N
D. 2 N

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Horizontal force, N = 10N .
Coefficient of friction µ = 0.2

The block will be stationary so long as

Force of friction = weight of block
∴µN = W
⇒0.2 × 10 = W
⇒W = 2N

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Question172
A marble block of mass 2 kg lying on ice when given a velocity of 6 m/s
is stopped by friction in 10 s. Then the coefficient of friction is
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Options:

A. 0.02

B. 0.03

C. 0.04

D. 0.06

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
u = 6m ∕ s, v = 0, t = 10s, a = ?
v−u
Acceleration a =
t
0−6
⇒a =
10
−6
⇒a = = −0.6m ∕ s2
10

The retardation is due to the frictional force

∴f = ma ⇒ µN = ma
ma
⇒µmg = ma ⇒ µ =
mg
a 0.6
⇒µ = = = 0.06
g 10
Question173
A solid sphere, a hollow sphere and a ring are released from top of an
inclined plane (frictionless) so that they slide down the plane. Then
maximum acceleration down the plane is for (no rolling)
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Options:

A. solid sphere

B. hollow sphere

C. ring

D. all same

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
This is a case of sliding (if plane is friction less) and therefore the acceleration of all the bodies is same.

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Question174
A lift is moving down with acceleration a. A man in the lift drops a ball
inside the lift. The acceleration of the ball as observed by the man in the
lift and a man standing stationary on the ground are respectively
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Options:

A. g, g

B. g – a, g – a

C. g – a, g

D. a, g

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Case - I: For the man standing in the lift, the acceleration of the ball
→ → →
a bm = a b − a m ⇒ abm = g − a
Case - II: The man standing on the ground, the acceleration of the ball
→ → →
a bm = a b − a m ⇒ abm = g − 0 = g

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Question175
When forces F 1, F 2, F 3 are acting on a particle of mass m such that F 2
and F 3 are mutually perpendicular, then the particle remains
stationary. If the force F 1 is now removed then the acceleration of the
particle is
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Options:

A. F 1 ∕ m

B. F 2F 3 ∕ mF 1

C. (F 2 − F 3) ∕ m

F
D. m2 .

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
When forces F 1, F 2 and F 3 are acting on the particle, it remains in equilibrium. Force F 2 and F 3 are perpendicular to
each other,
F1=F2+F3

√F2
2
∴F 1 = + F 32
The force F 1 is now removed, so, resultant of F 2 and F 3 will now make the particle move with force equal to F 1.
F
Then, acceleration, a = 1
m

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Question176
Two forces are such that the sum of their magnitudes is 18 N and their
resultant is 12 N which is perpendicular to the smaller force. Then the
magnitudes of the forces are
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Options:

A. 12 N, 6 N

B. 13 N, 5 N

C. 10 N, 8 N

D. 16N, 2N

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
Let the two forces be F 1 and F 2 and let F 2 < F 1 . R is the resultant force.
Given F 1 + F 2 = 18 ......(i)
2 2 2
From the figure F 2 + R = F 1
2 2 2
F 1
−F 2
=R
2 2
∴F − F = 144 .......(ii)
1 2
Only option (b) follows equation (i) and (ii).

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Question177
A light string passing over a smooth light pulley connects two blocks of
masses m1 and m2 (vertically). If the acceleration of the system is g/8,
then the ratio of the masses is
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Options:

A. 8 : 1

B. 9 : 7

C. 4 : 3

D. 5 : 3

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
For mass m1
m1g − T = m1a .......(i)
For mass m2
T − m2g = m2a .......(ii)

Adding the equations we get

(m1 − m2)g
a=
m1 + m2
g
Here a =
8
m1
−1
1 m m m m 9
∴ = 2 ⇒ 1+1=8 1−8⇒ 1 =
8 m1 m2 m2 m2 7
+1
m2

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Question178
Three identical blocks of masses m = 2 kg are drawn by a force F = 10. 2
N with an acceleration of 0. 6 ms−2 on a frictionless surface, then what
is the tension (in N) in the string between the blocks B and C?

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Options:

A. 9.2

B. 3.4

C. 4

D. 9.8

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Force = mass× acceleration
∴F = (m + m + m) × a
F = 3m × a
F
a=
3m
10.2
∴a = m ∕ s2
6
10.2
∴T 2 = ma = 2 × = 3.4N
6

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Question179
One end of a massless rope, which passes over a massless and
frictionless pulley P is tied to a hook C while the other end is free.
Maximum tension that the rope can bear is 360 N. With what value of
maximum safe acceleration (in ms−2) can a man of 60 kg climb on the
rope?

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Options:

A. 16

B. 6

C. 4
D. 8

Answer: C

Solution:

Tension, T = 360N
Mass of a man m = 60kg
mg − T = ma
T
∴a = g −
m
360 2
= 10 − = 4m ∕ s
60
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Question180
The minimum velocity (in ms−1) with which a car driver must traverse a
flat curve of radius 150 m and coefficient of friction0.6 to avoid
skidding is
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Options:

A. 60

B. 30

C. 15

D. 25

Answer: B

Solution:

The maximum velocity of the car is

vmax = õrg
Here µ = 0.6, r = 150m, g = 9.8
vmax = √0.6 × 150 × 9.8 ≃ 30m ∕ s

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