2D motion:

Theory Projectile Motion:

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Projectile Motion:
Q1 A projectile is projected for a maximum horizontal range & with kinetic energy from ground. Then its
minimum kinetic energy during flight will be
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Ans: ( )
Explanation: for maximum range angle of projection will be . A projectile has its minimum K.E. at highest
point, for angle of projection its K.E. will be half of the initial K.E.
Q2 Four projectiles are projected with the same speed at angles , , and with the horizontal. The range
will be the longest for the projectile whose angle of projection is
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Ans: ( )
Explanation: farther the angle of projection from angle of throw on either side lesser will be range.
Q3 A projectile given an initial velocity . The Cartesian equation of its trajectory is ( )
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Ans: ( )
Explanation: ( ) ( ) ( )
Q4 A ball projected vertically upwards with a certain initial speed. Another ball of the same mass projected at an
angle of with the vertical with the same initial speed. At the highest point. The ratio of their potential energies
will be
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Ans: ( )
Explanation: Initial K.E. of both balls are same as mass & velocity of both balls are same. For vertical projected ball total k.E. (
) will converted into potential energy. For second ball angle of projection with horizontal will be & its K.E. at
highest point will be ( ) ( ). Thus, potential energy of this second ball will be ( ). Thus, at highest point ratio
of P.E. of two balls will be
Q5 Two projectiles, one fired from the surface of the earth with speed and the other fired from the surface of
a planet with initial speed trace identical trajectories.. Neglecting atmospheric friction, the value of
acceleration due to gravity on the planet is ( )
( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) data insufficient
Ans: ( )
Explanation: identical trajectory means same Range & same height, same angle of projection. Thus, from expression

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Q6 The equation of a projectile is . The horizontal range of projectile is

( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Ans: ( )
Explanation: from equation ( ) given equation is ( )
on comparing two equation we get
when particle will touches the ground its component will be zero. Thus put in given
equation

Q7 The maximum height attained by a projectile increased by 10% by changing the angle of projection, without
changing the speed of projection. The percentage increase in the time of flight will be
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Ans: ( )
( )
Explanation:

. Thus, increase in height will increase 5% in time period.

Q8 A body of mass projected from the ground with linear momentum such that it has the maximum horizontal
range. The minimum kinetic energy of the body during its flight is
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Ans: ( )
Explanation: for maximum range & K.E will be . K.E. will be minimum at maximum height of the projectile. It will be

equal to ( )

Q9 A particle travels according to equation . Find the maximum height it achieves

( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Ans: ( )
Explanation: on comparing above given equation with , we get &

. thus maximum height

another method:
differentiate given equation w.r.to
, as we know at maximum height vertical component of velocity means becomes zero thus,
, put this value in given equation we get
Q10 A boy standing on a long railroad car throws a ball straight upwards, the car is moving on the horizontal road
with acceleration . The vertical velocity given is . How far from the boy, the ball will fall on
the railroad car.
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Ans: ( ) Explanation: time of flight
thus, extra distance travelled by train during this time ( )
Q11 Find the average velocity of a projectile between the instant it crosses one-third the maximum height. It has
projected with velocity making an angle with the vertical.
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Ans: ( )
Explanation: note carefully that vertical component of velocities at same height during upward & downward motion of projectile are in
opposite direction & equal in magnitude. Thus their average sum is equal to . It is only horizontal component of velocity, which
remain same during time of flight. Thus average velocity at same height will always equal to horizontal component. Which is here
( is angle from vertical)
Q12 The time distance graph of a particle at time makes angle with time axis. After 1 sec, it makes angle
with time axis. What is the acceleration of the particle ( in )
( )( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
( )
Ans: ( )
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Q13 A girl throws a water-filled balloon on the eve of Holi with a velocity , at an angle of with the
horizontal. It hits a car at the same height (of throw) approaching her at . Find initial distance of the car
from her
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Ans: ( )
( )
( )
Explanation: Thus range of projectile balloon
In time car will travel towards balloon
thus, initial distance b/w girl & car
Q14 A particle projected with a velocity of . The time after which it will start moving to its
initial direction
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Ans: ( )
Explanation: initial velocity of particle is
angle of projection
Take motion along
thus,

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Circular Motion: Theory:

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circular Motion:
Q1 A long-playing record of radius 16 cm is revolving at rpm. Two identical coins A and B placed at a distance 10
cm and 15 cm respectively from the center of the record. If the coefficient of friction between the coins and record
is 0.12, which of the two coins will revolve with the record?
( ) ( ) ( ) Both ( ) Neither nor
Ans: ( )
Explanation: ( ) both will revolve otherwise not. for both coin.
for
( ) ( )
for coin
( ) ( )
Q2 A Particle is moving in a circular path. The acceleration and momentum vectors at an instant of time are
and ( ) . Then the motion of the particle is
( ) uniform circular motion ( ) circular motion with tangential acceleration
( ) circular motion with tangential retardation ( ) we cannot say anything from and only
Ans: ( )
Explanation: at a particular instant if momentum & velocity vector are to each other it does not imply that
motion is circular. & should , at every time. In projectile motion at highest point velocity (hence
momentum) vector & acceleration vector are but that is not a circular motion.
Q3 A boy whirls a stone in a horizontal circle 2 m above the ground by means of a string 1.25 m long. The string
breaks and the stone fly off horizontally, striking the ground 10m away. What is the magnitude of the centripetal
acceleration during circular motion? Take
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )

Ans: ( )
Explanation: as string brakes stone will perform path of a horizontal projectile. Now from
thus velocity of particle when string brakes is Now centripetal acceleration will be

Q4 Two wheels having radii in the ratio are connected by a common belt. If the smaller wheel is accelerated from
rest at a rate, for . Find the velocity of bigger wheel ( in )
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Ans: ( )
Explanation:
since the wheels are connected with a common belt, their linear velocity is constant that is

( )
Q5 A ferrous wheel with radius 14 m is turning about a horizontal axis through its center. The linear speed of the
passenger on the rim is when at bottom. Find the acceleration of a passenger at the highest
( ) upward ( ) upward ( ) downward ( ) cannot calculate
Ans: ( )
Explanation: ferrous wheel means constant speed
thus,

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Q6 A particle has velocity at the highest point in a vertical circle of radius . Find the ratio of the normal
reaction at the highest point to the lowest point.
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Ans: ( )
Explanation: at highest point ( )
also we know that . Thus,
Q7 A stone of mass tied to the end of a string long. It is whirled in a vertical circle. If the velocity of stone at
the top were 4m/sec, what is the tension in the string at the lowest point? Take
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Ans: ( )
Explanation: from expression ( ) ()
( )
at top of circular track ( )
( )
at bottom end of circular path ( ) using ( )
on adding ( ) ( ) we get ( )
we know that ( ) ( )
on adding
Q8 When a ceiling fan is switched off., its velocity falls to half in 36 rotations. How many more rotations it will make?
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Ans: ( )

Explanation: or ( ) ( ) ()
let after rotation fan will stop thus, ( ) ( )
equation
Q9 A wheel subjected to uniform angular acceleration about its axis. Initially its angular velocity is zero. In the first 2
sec, it rotates through an angle . In the next 2 sec it rotates through an additional angle . The ratio of is
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Ans: ( )
Explanation: angular displacement in successive interval are in ratio . Thus,
Q10 In vertical circular motion under critical condition the ratio between velocities at points A, B and C is

( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Ans: ( )
Explanation: in critical condition , thus

Q11 The distance travelled by an object along the axis are given by . The initial
velocity & acceleration of particle are respectively
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Ans: ( )
Explanation:
Q12 A pendulum initially kept horizontally and released. Find the acceleration of the pendulum when it makes an
angle with the vertical.
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Ans: ( )
Explanation: pendulum when makes angle with vertical will have acceleration due to increase in speed & also centripetal
acceleration due to motion on circular path.
thus, now applying conservation of mechanical energy at two points decrease in P.E. from horizontal position increase in K.E. at

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thus, net acceleration [( ) )

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