Question

Two bodies with kinetic energies in the ratio of 4 : 1 are moving with equal linear
momentum. The ratio of their masses is

a. 4:1 b. 1:1

c. 1:2 d. 1:4

Ans: (d)
Question

Two bodies of masses ml and m2 have same momentum. The ratio of their KE is

a. b.

c. d.

Ans: (d)
Question
A stationary particle explodes into two particles of masses m1 and m2 which move
𝐸
in opposite directions with velocities v1 and v2. The ratio of their kinetic energies 1
𝐸2
is

a. b.

c. 1 d.

Ans: (a)
Question
Two bodies of masses m1 and m2 are moving with same kinetic energy. If P1 and P2
P1
are their respective momentum, the ratio is equal to ?
P2

a. b.

c. d.

Ans: (c)
Question

If kinetic energy of a body is increased by 300% then percentage change in

momentum will be

a. 100 % b. 150 %

c. 265 % d. 73.2 %

Ans: (a)
Question

KE of a body is increased by 44%. What is the percent increase in the momentum ?

a. 10% b. 20%

c. 30% d. 44%

Ans: (b)
Question

When momentum of a body increases by 200%, its KE increases by

a. 200% b. 300%

c. 400% d. 800%

Ans: (d)
Question

a. 11 b. 20

c. 21 d. Infinite

Ans: (a)
Question

KE acquired by a mass m in travelling a certain distance d, starting from rest,

under the action of a constant force F is

a. Directly proportional to 𝑚

b. Directly proportional to m

1
c. Directly proportional to
𝑚

d. None of these

Ans: (d)
Question

Under the action of a force, a 2 kg body moves such that its position x as a
function of time t is given by, x = t2/3 where x is in metres and t in seconds. The
work done by the force in first two seconds is :

a. 1600 J b. 160 J

c. 16 J d.

Ans: (d)
Question

A particle of mass 3 kg is moving along x-axis and its position at time t is given by
equation x = (2t2 + 5) m. Work done by all the forces acting on it in time interval
t = 0 to t = 3 is

a. 144 J b. 72 J

c. 108 J d. 216 J

Ans: (d)
Question

Object of mass 2 kg is projected up with velocity 20 m/s and its vertical height
attained by it is 10m. Then find work done by friction will be

Ans: –200 J
Question

A simple pendulum with a bob of mass m oscillates from A to C and back to A such
that PB is H. If the acceleration due to gravity is g, then the velocity of the bob as it
passes through B is

a. mgH b. 2 𝑔𝐻

c. Zero d. 2 gH

Ans: (b)
Question

A simple pendulum with bob of mass m and length x is held in position at an angle
θ1 and then θ2 with the vertical. When released from these positions, speeds with
which it passes the lowest positions are v1 and v2 respectively. Then, v1 / v2 is

a. b.

c. d.

Ans: (b)
Question

a. a2 b. 2a2

c. 4a2 d.

Ans: (c)
Question

a. Zero b. 2J

c. 4J d. 8J

Ans: (a)
Question

The upper half of an inclined plane of inclination θ is perfectly smooth while

lower half is rough. A block starting from rest at the top of the plane will again
come to rest at the bottom, if the coefficient of friction between the block and
lower half of the plane is given by :

a. b. µ = 2 tan θ

c. µ = tan θ d.

Ans : (b)
Question

Potential energy is defined

a. Only in conservative fields

b. As the negative of work done by conservative force

c. As the negative of work done by external forces when ΔK = 0

d. All of these

Ans: (a)
Question

The potential energy of an object of mass m moving in xy-plane in a conservative

field is given by U = ax + by, where x and y are position coordinates of the object.
Find magnitude of its acceleration.

Ans :
Question

A stick of mass m and length l is pivoted at one end and is displaced through an
angle θ. The increase in potential energy is

a. b.

c. d.

Ans: (a)
Question

The variation of potential energy U of a system is shown in figure. The force acting
on the system is best represented by

a. b.

c. d.

Ans: (a)
Question

A chain is on a frictionless table with one fifth of its length hanging over the edge.
If the chain has length L and mass M, the work required to be done to pull the
hanging part back onto the table is

MgL
Ans. +
50
Question

When a conservative force does positive work on a body then the

a. Potential energy of body increases

b. Potential energy of body decreases

c. Total mechanical energy of body increases

d. Total mechanical energy of body decreases

Ans: (b)
Question

Force constants K1 and K2 of two springs are in the ratio 5 : 4. They are stretched
by same length. If potential energy stored in 1st spring is 25 J then potential
energy stored in second spring is

a. 25 J b. 16 J

c. 100 J d. 20 J

Ans: (d)
Question

Two springs have their force constants in the ratio of 3 : 4. Both the springs are
stretched by applying equal force F. If elongation in first spring is x then
elongation in second spring is

a. 3x b. 4x

c. d.

Ans: (d)
Question

A spring with spring constant k when compressed by 1 cm the potential energy

stored is U. If it is further compressed by 3 cm, then change in its potential energy
is

a. 3U b. 9U

c. 8U d. 15 U

Ans: (d)
Question

A block of mass m moving with velocity v0 on a smooth horizontal surface hits the
spring of constant k as shown. The maximum compression in spring is :

mV02
Ans: x=
k
Question

A particle of mass 10 g moves along a circle of radius 6.4 cm with a constant

tangential acceleration. What is the magnitude of this acceleration if the kinetic
energy of the particle becomes equal to 8 × 10–4 J by the end of the second
revolution after the beginning of the motion ? [NEET-I 2016]

a. 0.18 m/s2 b. 0.2 m/s2

c. 0.1 m/s2 d. 0.15 m/s2

Ans: (c)
Question

A block of mass 10 kg moving in x direction with a constant speed of 10 ms–1, is

subjected to a retarding force F = 0.1x J/m during its travel from x = 20 m to 30 m.
Its final KE will be (2015)

a. 275 J b. 250 J

c. 475 J d. 450 J

Ans: (c)
Question

A stationary particle explodes into two particles of masses m1 and m2 which move
in opposite directions with velocities v1 and v2. The ratio of their kinetic energies
E1 / E2 is (2003)

a. m2 / m1 b. m1 / m2

c. 1 d. m1v1 / m2v1

Ans: (a)
Question

Two bodies with kinetic energies in the ratio of 4 : 1 are moving with equal linear
momentum. The ratio of their masses is (1999)

a. 4:1 b. 1:1

c. 1:2 d. 1:4

Ans: (d)
Question

The potential energy of a system increases if work is done (2011)

a. upon the system by a non-conservative force

b. by the system against a conservative force

c. by the system against a non-conservative force

d. upon the system by a conservative force

Ans: (b)
Question

A particle of mass m is released from rest and follows a parabolic path as shown.
Assuming that the displacement of the mass from the origin is small, which graph
correctly depicts the position of the particle as a function of time ? (2011)

a. b.

c. d.

Ans: (a)
Question

Two springs A and B having spring constant KA and KB (KA = 2 KB) are stretched by
applying force of equal magnitude. If energy stored in spring A is EA then energy
stored in B will be (2001)

a. 2EA b. EA /4

c. EA/2 d. 4 EA

Ans: (a)
Question

A vertical spring with force constant k is fixed on a table. A ball of mass m at a

height h above the free upper end of the spring falls vertically on the spring so
that the spring so that the spring is compressed by a distance d. The net work
done in the process is (2007)

a. b.

c. d.

Ans: (a)
Question

The potential energy of a long spring when stretched by 2 cm is U. If the spring is

stretched by 8 cm the potential energy stored in it is (2006)

a. U/4 b. 4U

c. 8U d. 16 U

Ans: (d)
Question

When a long spring is stretched by 2 cm, its potential energy is U. If the spring is
stretched by 10 cm, the potential energy stored in it will be (2003)

a. U/5 b. 5U

c. 10 U d. 25 U

Ans: (d)
Question
Figure shows a block A held at rest in a state when spring of force constant k is in its
natural length with an attached mass m at rest. Find mass of block A for which on
releasing it, block of mass m will break off from ground. [2015]

𝑚
a. 2
𝑚
b. 4
𝑚
c. 8

d. m

Ans: (a)
Question
A bullet of mass m is moving with v0. It hits a block of mass M and get stuck in it.
Find maximum angle deviated by system.

 1  mv 
2

Ans : cos −1  1 − 
0
 
 2g  M + m  
 
Question
A wedge of mass M fitted with a spring of stiffness ‘K’ is kept on a smooth horizontal
surface. A rod of mass m is kept on the wedge as shown in the figure. System is in
equilibrium. Assuming that all surfaces are smooth, the potential energy stored in
the spring is: [2019]

𝑚𝑔2 tan2 𝜃
a. 2𝐾
𝑚2 𝑔tan2 𝜃
b. 2𝐾
𝑚2 𝑔2 tan2 𝜃
c. 2𝐾
𝑚2 𝑔2 tan2 𝜃
d. 𝐾

Ans: (c)
Question
In a region, potential energy of a particle of mass 4 kg depends on its x-coordinate
as U = 5x3 + 4x + 7 Joule.
Find the acceleration of particle at position (2, 4).

Ans: –16 m/s2

Question
In a region potential energy of a particle of mass 2 kg is given by
U = 3x2 + 4y2 J
Find the acceleration of particle when it is released from (1, 1).

Ans: 5 m/s2
Question
The potential energy of a conservative system is given by U = ax2 – bx where a and b
are positive constants. Find the equilibrium position and discuss whether the
equilibrium is stable, unstable or neutral.

b
Ans : x = , stable
2a
Question
Potential energy (U) v/s displacement (X) curve for one dimensional conservative
field is shown. Force at A and B is respectively.

a. Positive, Positive

b. Positive, Negative

c. Negative, Positive

d. Negative, Negative

Ans: (b)
Question
The potential energy of a particle varies with distance x as shown in the graph. The
force acting on the particle is zero at [AIEEE 2008]

a. C

b. B

c. B and C

d. A and D

Ans: (c)
Question
In the figure shown the potential energy (U) of a particle is plotted against its
position ‘X’ from origin. Then which of the following statement is correct. A particle
at: [2009]

a. X1 is in stable equilibrium

b. X2 is in stable equilibrium

c. X3 is in stable equilibrium

d. None of these

Ans: (d)
Question
𝐴 𝐵
If the potential energy of two molecules is given by 𝑈 = 12 − 6 , then at equilibrium
𝑟 𝑟
position, its potential energy is equal to:

𝐴2
a. 4𝐵
𝐵2
b. −
4𝐴
2𝐵
c. 𝐴

d. 3A

Ans: (b)
Question
The potential energy for a force field 𝐹Ԧ is given by U(x, y) = sin (x + y). The force
𝜋
acting on the particle of mass m at 0, is [2020]
4

a. 1

b. 2

c. 1 2

d. 0

Ans: (a)
Question
F = 2x2 – 3x – 2. Choose correct option

a. x = –1/2 is position of stable equilibrium

b. x = 2 is position of stable equilibrium

c. x = –1/2 is position of unstable equilibrium

d. x = 2 is position of neutral equilibrium

Ans: (a)
Question
Figure shows two identical cubes each of m connected by a light spring of force
constant k. The spring is initially compressed and the cubes are connected by a
thread with spring compressed. Find the initial compression so that on burning the
thread, finally lower cube will break off from ground. [2005]

Ans: 3mg/k
Question
A block of mass m is placed on top of a smooth hemisphere of radius R. When
slightly displaced. Find the angle with vertical it made when it falls off from the
surface.

2
−1
Ans : cos  
3
Question
A block of mass m connected to a massless rod (with hook) of length l is released
from height H over a fixed ring. What should be minimum value of H required so
that it follows vertical circular motion?

Ans: H = l
Question
What should h required such that normal reaction at the bottom is 6 mg ?

R
Ans : h =
2
Question
Find the speed of particle and angle with vertical when tension is equal to weight of
object.

gl −1  2 
Ans : , cos  
3 3
Question
A bob of mass m is connected to a massless rod of length ‘L’. It is inverted to top
point and displaced slightly. Find tension at lowest point.

Ans: 5 mg
Question
Calculate the following for the situation shown:
(a) Speed at D
(b) Normal reaction at D
(c) Height H

9
Ans : (a) 5 gR (b) 4mg (c) R
2
Previous Year Questions
Question
A block B is attached to two unstretched springs 𝑆1 and 𝑆2 with spring constants k
and 4k respectively (fig.(a)). The other ends are attached to identical supports 𝑀1
and 𝑀2 not attached to the walls. The springs and supports have negligible mass.
There is no friction anywhere. The block B is displaced towards wall 1 by a normal
distance 𝑥 (fig. (b)) and released. The block returns and moves a maximum distance
y towards wall 2. Displacement 𝑥 and 𝑦 are measured with respect to the
equilibrium position of the block B. Find 𝑦/𝑥.
S2 S1
a. 4

b. 2
1
c. 2
1
d. 4

Ans: (c)
Question
An ideal spring with spring constant k is hung from the ceiling and a block of mass
M is attached to its lower end. The mass is released with the spring initially
unstretched. Then the maximum extension in the spring is [2002, 2M]

4𝑀𝑔
a. 𝑘
2𝑀𝑔
b. 𝑘
𝑀𝑔
c. 𝑘
𝑀𝑔
d. 2𝑘

Ans: (b)
Question
A wire, which passes through the hole in a small bead, is bent in the form of quarter
of a circle. The wire is fixed vertically on ground as shown in the figure. The bead is
released from near the top of the wire and it slides along the wire without friction.
As the bead moves from A to B, the force it applies on the wire is [2014 Adv.]

a. always radially outwards

b. always radially inwards

c. radially outwards initially and radially inwards later

d. radially inwards initially and radially outwards later

Ans: (d)
Question
A bob of mass M is suspended by a massless string of length L. The horizontal
velocity v at position A is just sufficient to make it reach the point B. The angle  at
which the speed of the bob is half of that at A, satisfies [2008, 3M]

𝜋
a. 𝜃=
4
𝜋 𝜋
b. 4
<𝜃<
2
𝜋 3𝜋
c. <𝜃<
2 4
3𝜋
d. 4
<𝜃<𝜋

Ans: (d)
Question
A stone tied to a string of length L is whirled in a vertical circle with the other end of
the string at the centre. At a certain instant of time, the stone is at its lowest
position, and has a speed u. The magnitude of the change in its velocity as it reaches
a position, where the string is horizontal, is [1998, 2M]

a. 𝑢2 − 2𝑔𝐿

b. 2𝑔𝐿

c. 𝑢2 − 𝑔𝐿

2 𝑢2 − 𝑔𝐿
d.

Ans: (d)
Question
A bob of mass m, suspended by a string of length l1, is given a minimum velocity
required to complete a full circle in the vertical plane. At the highest point, it collides
elastically with another bob of mass m suspended by a string of length l2, which is
initially at rest. Both the strings are massless and inextensible. If the second bob,
after collision acquires the minimum speed required to complete a full circle in the
vertical plane, the ratio l1/l2 is [2013 Adv.]

Ans: 5
Question
A spherical ball of mass m is kept at the highest point in the space between two
fixed, concentric spheres A and B (see fig.). The smaller sphere A has a radius R and
the space between the two spheres has a width d. The ball has a diameter very
slightly less than d. All surfaces are frictionless. The ball is given a gentle push
(towards the right in the figure). The angle made by the radius vector of the ball
with the upwards vertical is denoted by . [2002]

(a) Express the total normal reaction force exerted

by the spheres on the ball as a function of angle .
(b) Let NA and NB denote the magnitudes of the
normal reaction forces on the ball exerted by the
spheres A and B, respectively. Sketch the
variations of NA and NB as function of cos  in the
range 0     by drawing two separate graphs
in your answer book, taking cos on the
horizontal axis.
Continue...
Ans: (a) mg(3cos–2)
(b) The corresponding graphs are as follows.
Question
A particle is suspended vertically from a point O by an inextensible massless string
of length L. A vertical line AB is at a distance L/8 from O as shown in figure. The
object is given a horizontal velocity u. At some point, its motion ceases to be circular
and eventually the object passes through the line AB. At the instant of crossing AB,
its velocity is horizontal. Find u. [1999, 10M]

 3 3
Ans : u = gL  2 + 
 2 
Question
A bullet of mass M is fired with a velocity 50 m/s at an angle  with the horizontal.
At the highest point of its trajectory, it collides head-on with a bob of mass 3M
suspended by a massless string of length 10/3 m and gets embedded in the bob.
After the collision, the string moves through an angle of 120°. Find
(a) the angle ,
(b) the vertical and horizontal coordinates of the initial position of the bob with
respect to the point of firing of the bullet. (Take g = 10 m/s2) [1988, 6M]

Ans: (a)  = 37° (b) (120 m, 45 m)

Question
Find its velocity when it is displaced by angle .

Ans: V 2 = V02 + 2 gl ( cos  − 1 )

Question
Find tension in string when it is displaced by angle .

mV02
Ans: T = − 2mg + 3mg cos 
l
Question
Find minimum given velocity at mean position so that it complete vertical circular
motion.

Ans:V0 = 5 gl
Question
A particle of mass 200 𝑔, is whirled into a vertical circle of radius 80 cm using a
massless string. The speed of the particle when the string makes an angle of 60∘
with the vertical line is 1.5 m/s. The tension in the string at this position is

a. 1N

b. 1.56 N

c. 2N

d. 3N

Ans: (b)
Question
A stone of mass 1 kg is tied with a string and it is whirled in a vertical circle of
radius 1 m. If tension at the highest point is 14 N, then velocity at lowest point will
be

a. 3 m/s

b. 4 m/s

c. 6 m/s

d. 8 m/s

Ans: (d)
Question
A particle of mass 200 g is moving in a circle of radius 2 m. The particle is just
'looping the loop', The speed of the particle and the tension in the string at highest
point of the circular path are 𝑔 = 10 ms −2

a. 4 m/s, 5 N

b. 4.47 m/s, Zero

c. 2.47 m/s, Zero

d. 1 m/s, Zero

Ans: (b)
Question
A stone is tied to one end of a light inextensible string of length 𝑙 and made to rotate
on a vertical circle keeping other end of the string at the centre. If speed of stone at
the highest point is 𝑉(𝑉 > 𝑔𝑙) then its speed at the lowest point is

a. 4𝑔𝑙

b. 𝑉 2 + 2𝑔𝑙

c. 𝑉 2 + 𝑔𝑙

d. 𝑉 2 + 4𝑔𝑙

Ans: (d)
Question
A particle is moving along a vertical circle of radius R. At P, what will be the velocity
of particle (assume critical condition at C ) ?

a. 𝑔R

b. 2𝑔R

c. 3𝑔R

3
d. 𝑔R
2

Ans: (b)
Question
A particle of mass m attached to the end of a string of length 𝑙 is released from the
horizontal position. The particle rotates in a circle about O as shown. When it is
vertically below O , the string makes contact with a nail N placed directly below O
at a distance ℎ and rotates around it. For the particle to swing completely around
the nail in a circle.

3
a. ℎ< 𝑙
5
3
b. ℎ≥ 𝑙
5

2
c. ℎ< 𝑙
5
2
d. ℎ≥ 𝑙
5

Ans: (b)
Question
A stone is tied to a string of length 𝑙 and is whirled in a vertical circle with the other
end of the string as the center. At a certain instant of time, the stone is at the lowest
position and has a speed '𝑢'. The magnitude of the change in velocity as it reaches a
position where the string is horizontal (𝑔 being acceleration due to gravity) is

a. 2 𝑢2 − 𝑔𝑙

b. 𝑢2 − 𝑔𝑙

c. 𝑢− 𝑢2 − 2𝑔𝑙

d. 2𝑔𝑙

Ans: (a)
Question
A massless inextensible string of length 1 m has a breaking strength of 1kgwt.
A stone of mass 0.2 kg tied to one end of the string is made to move in a vertical
circle. Can the stone describe the vertical circle? 𝑔 = 10 𝑚𝑠 −2

Ans: No
Question
If a force of 9 N is acting on a body, then find instantaneous power supplied to the
body when its velocity is 5 m/s in the direction of force

a. 195 watt

b. 45 watt

c. 75 watt

d. 100 watt

Ans: (b)
Question
One coolie takes 1 minute to raise a suitcase through a height of 2 m but the second
coolie takes 30 s to raise the same suitcase to the same height. The powers of two
coolies are in the ratio

a. 1:2

b. 1:3

c. 2:1

d. 3:1

Ans: (a)
Question
ƶ
A particle moves with the velocity 𝑣Ԧ = (5ƶı + 2ƶȷ − 𝑘)ms −1 under the influence of a

෠ N. The instantaneous power applied is

constant force, 𝐹Ԧ = (2ƶı + 5ƶȷ − 10𝑘)

a. 5W

b. 10 W

c. 20 W

d. 30 W

Ans: (d)
Question
A body of mass 1 kg begins to move under the action of time dependent force
𝐹Ԧ = 2𝑡ƶı + 3𝑡 2 ƶȷ N, where ƶı and ƶȷ are unit vectors along 𝑥 and 𝑦 axis. What power
will be developed by the force at the time 𝑡 ?

a. (2t3 + 3t4) W

b. (2t3 + 3t5) W

c. (2t2 + 3t3) W

d. (2t2 + 4t4) W

Ans: (b)
Question
The heart of a man pumps 5 litres of blood through the arteries per minute at a
pressure of 150 mm of mercury. If the density of mercury be 13.6 × 103 kg/m3 and
g = 10 m/s2 then the power (in watt) is

a. 3.0

b. 1.50

c. 1.70

d. 2.35

Ans: (c)
Question
A particle of mass 𝑚 is driven by a machine that delivers a constant power 𝑘 watts.
If the particle starts from rest, the force on the particle at time 𝑡 is

a. 2𝑚𝑘 𝑡 −1/2

1
b. 𝑚𝑘 𝑡 −1/2
2

𝑚𝑘
c. 𝑡 −1/2
2

d. 𝑚𝑘 𝑡 −1/2

Ans: (c)
Question
A body projected vertically from the earth reaches a height equal to earths radius
before returning to the earth. The power exerted by the gravitational force is
greatest

a. at the highest position of the body

b. at the instant just before the body hits the earth

c. it remains constant all through

d. at the instant just after the body is projected

Ans: (b)
Question
A particle of mass M, starting from rest, undergoes uniform acceleration. If the
speed acquired in time T is V, the power delivered to the particle is

MV2
a.
T
1 MV2
b.
2 T2
MVa2
c.
T2
1 MV2
d. 2 T

Ans: (d)
Question
ƶ and 𝑣Ԧ = (2ƶ𝚤 − 4ƶ𝚥 + 5𝑘)m/s,
If 𝐹Ԧ = (60ƶ𝚤 + 15ƶ𝚥 − 3𝑘)N ƶ then instantaneous power is

a. 195 watt

b. 45 watt

c. 75 watt

d. 100 watt

Ans: (b)
Question
How much water a pump of 2 kW can raise in one minute to a height of 10 m ?
(take g = 10 m/s2 )

a. 1000 litres

b. 1200 litres

c. 100 litres

d. 2000 litres

Ans: (b)
Question

Water falls from a height of 60 m at the rate of 15 kg/s to operate a turbine. The
losses due to frictional forces are 10% of energy. How much power is generated by
the turbine? g = 10 m/s2

a. 12.3 kW

b. 7.0 kW

c. 8.1 kW

d. 10.2 kW

Ans: (c)
Question
A body is being moved from rest along a straight line by a machine delivering
constant power. The distance covered by body in time 𝑡 is proportional to

a. 𝑡

b. t3/2

c. t3/4

d. t2

Ans: (b)
Question
An engine pumps 800 kg of water through height of 10 m in 80 s. Find the power of
the engine if its efficiency is 75%.

Ans : P0 = 1.33 KW
Question
An engine pumps water through a hose pipe. Water passes through the pipe and
leaves it with a velocity of 2 m/s. The mass per unit length of water in the pipe is
100 kg/m. What is the power of the engine?

a. 400 W

b. 200 W

c. 100 W

d. 800 W

Ans: (d)
Question

A pump is used to pump a liquid of density ρ continuously through a pipe of cross

section area A. If liquid is flowing with speed V, then power of pump is

1
a. ρAV 2
3

b. 1
ρAV 2
2
c. 2 ρAV 2
1
d. ρAV 3
2

Ans: (d)
Question
The force required to row a boat at constant velocity is proportional to square of its
speed. If a speed of 𝑣 km/h requires 4 kW, how much power does a speed of
2𝑉 km/h require?

a. 8 kW

b. 16 kW

c. 24 kW

d. 32 kW

Ans: (d)