Motion in a Plane

94 Questions
2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift

A boy throws a ball into air at $45^{\circ}$ from the horizontal to land it on a roof of a building of height $H$. If the ball attains maximum height in 2 s and lands on the building in 3 s after launch, then value of $H$ is $\_\_\_\_$ m.

$ \left(\mathrm{g}=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2\right) $

A.

20

B.

25

C.

10

D.

15

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 22nd January Morning Shift

A projectile is thrown upward at an angle $60^{\circ}$ with the horizontal. The speed of the projectile is $20 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ when its direction of motion is $45^{\circ}$ with the horizontal. The initial speed of the projectile is $\_\_\_\_$ $\mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$.

A.

$20 \sqrt{3}$

B.

$20 \sqrt{2}$

C.

40

D.

$40 \sqrt{2}$

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 21st January Evening Shift

A river of width 200 m is flowing from west to east with a speed of 18 km/h. A boat, moving with speed of 36 km/h in still water, is made to travel one-round trip (bank to bank of the river). Minimum time taken by the boat for this journey and also the displacement along the river bank are ______ and ______ respectively.

A.

20 s and 100 m

B.

40 s and 100 m

C.

40 s and 200 m

D.

40 s and 0 m

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift

Two identical bodies, projected with the same speed at two different angles cover the same horizontal range $R$. If the time of flight of these bodies are 5 s and 10 s , respectively, then the value of $R$ is

$\_\_\_\_$ m.  (Take $g=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2$ )

A.

250

B.

25

C.

500

D.

125

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 4th April Evening Shift

At $t=0$, a body of mass 100 g starts moving under the influence of a force $(5 \hat{\mathrm{i}}+10 \hat{\mathrm{j}}) \mathrm{N} \cdot$ After 2 s its position is $(2 x \hat{\mathrm{i}}+5 y \hat{\mathrm{j}}) \mathrm{m}$. The ratio $x: y$ is $\_\_\_\_$ .

A.

$1: 2$

B.

$2: 5$

C.

$5 : 2$

D.

$5: 4$

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 4th April Evening Shift

If $x$ and $y$ coordinates of a projectile as a function of time $(t)$ are given as $24 t$ and $43.6 t-4.9 t^2$, respectively, then the angle (in degrees) made by the projectile with horizontal when $t=2 \mathrm{~s}$ is $\_\_\_\_$ .

A.

60

B.

45

C.

30

D.

75

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift

The two projectiles are projected with the same initial velocities at the $15^{\circ}$ and $30^{\circ}$ with respect to the horizontal. The ratio of their ranges is $1: x$. The value of $x$ is

A.

$\sqrt{2}$

B.

$ \sqrt{3} $

C.

$2 \sqrt{3}$

D.

$ \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} $

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 2nd April Morning Shift

The velocity of a particle is given as $\vec{v} = -x \hat{i} + 2y \hat{j} - z \hat{k}$ m/s. The magnitude of acceleration at point (1, 2, 4) is ________ m/s2.

A.

$\sqrt{6}$

B.

$9$

C.

$\sqrt{33}$

D.

$0$

2026 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 4th April Evening Shift

A gun mounted on the ground fires bullets in all directions with same speed. The farthest distance the bullets could reach is 6.4 m . The speed of the bullets from the gun is $\_\_\_\_$ $\mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$.

$ \text { (take } \mathrm{g}=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2 \text { ) } $

2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift
Two balls with same mass and initial velocity, are projected at different angles in such a way that maximum height reached by first ball is 8 times higher than that of the second ball. $T_1$ and $T_2$ are the total flying times of first and second ball, respectively, then the ratio of $T_1$ and $T_2$ is
A.

2 : 1

B.

$ \sqrt{2} : 1 $

C.

2$ \sqrt{2} : 1 $

D.

4 : 1

2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 7th April Evening Shift

A helicopter flying horizontally with a speed of 360 km/h at an altitude of 2 km, drops an object at an instant. The object hits the ground at a point O, 20 s after it is dropped. Displacement of 'O' from the position of helicopter where the object was released is :

(use acceleration due to gravity g = 10 m/s2 and neglect air resistance)

A.

7.2 km

B.

2$\sqrt{5}$ km

C.

2$\sqrt{2}$ km

D.

4 km

2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 7th April Morning Shift

Two projectiles are fired from ground with same initial speeds from same point at angles $\left(45^{\circ}+\right.$ $\alpha)$ and $\left(45^{\circ}-\alpha\right)$ with horizontal direction. The ratio of their times of flights is

A.
$\frac{1+\tan \alpha}{1-\tan \alpha}$
B.
$\frac{1+\sin 2 \alpha}{1-\sin 2 \alpha}$
C.
$\frac{1-\tan \alpha}{1+\tan \alpha}$
D.
1
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 3rd April Evening Shift

A particle is projected with velocity $u$ so that its horizontal range is three times the maximum height attained by it. The horizontal range of the projectile is given as $\frac{n u^2}{25 g}$, where value of $n$ is: (Given, ' $g$ ' is the acceleration due to gravity.)

A.
6
B.
12
C.
18
D.
24
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 3rd April Morning Shift

The angle of projection of a particle is measured from the vertical axis as $\phi$ and the maximum height reached by the particle is $\mathrm{h}_{\mathrm{m}}$. Here $\mathrm{h}_{\mathrm{m}}$ as function of $\phi$ can be presented as

A.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 3rd April Morning Shift Physics - Motion in a Plane Question 11 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 3rd April Morning Shift Physics - Motion in a Plane Question 11 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 3rd April Morning Shift Physics - Motion in a Plane Question 11 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 3rd April Morning Shift Physics - Motion in a Plane Question 11 English Option 4
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 2nd April Morning Shift

A river is flowing from west to east direction with speed of $9 \mathrm{~km} \mathrm{~h}^{-1}$. If a boat capable of moving at a maximum speed of $27 \mathrm{~km} \mathrm{~h}^{-1}$ in still water, crosses the river in half a minute, while moving with maximum speed at an angle of $150^{\circ}$ to direction of river flow, then the width of the river is :

A.
112.5 m
B.
75 m
C.
300 m
D.
$112.5 \times \sqrt{3} \mathrm{~m}$
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift
Two projectiles are fired with same initial speed from same point on ground at angles of $(45^\circ - \alpha)$ and $(45^\circ + \alpha)$, respectively, with the horizontal direction. The ratio of their maximum heights attained is :
A.

$ \frac{1+\sin\alpha}{1-\sin\alpha} $

B.

$ \frac{1+\sin2\alpha}{1-\sin2\alpha} $

C.

$ \frac{1-\tan\alpha}{1+\tan\alpha} $

D.

$ \frac{1-\sin2\alpha}{1+\sin2\alpha} $

2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift

The position vector of a moving body at any instant of time is given as $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{r}}=\left(5 \mathrm{t}^2 \hat{i}-5 \mathrm{t} \hat{j}\right) \mathrm{m}$. The magnitude and direction of velocity at $t=2 s$ is,

A.
$5 \sqrt{17} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$, making an angle of $\tan ^{-1} 4$ with - ve Y axis
B.
$5 \sqrt{15} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$, making an angle of $\tan ^{-1} 4$ with + ve $X$ axis
C.
$5 \sqrt{17} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$, making an angle of $\tan ^{-1} 4$ with + ve $X$ axis
D.
$5 \sqrt{15} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$, making an angle of $\tan ^{-1} 4$ with $-$ ve $Y$ axis
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift

An object of mass ' m ' is projected from origin in a vertical xy plane at an angle $45^{\circ}$ with the $\mathrm{x}-$ axis with an initial velocity $\mathrm{v}_0$. The magnitude and direction of the angular momentum of the object with respect to origin, when it reaches at the maximum height, will be [ g is acceleration due to gravity]

A.
$\frac{m v_o{ }^3}{2 \sqrt{2} g}$ along negative $z$-axis
B.
$\frac{m v_o^3}{2 \sqrt{2} g}$ along positive $z$-axis
C.
$\frac{m v_o^3}{4 \sqrt{2} g}$ along positive $z$-axis
D.
$\frac{m v_o^3}{4 \sqrt{2} g}$ along negative z-axis
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 22nd January Evening Shift

A ball of mass 100 g is projected with velocity $20 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ at $60^{\circ}$ with horizontal. The decrease in kinetic energy of the ball during the motion from point of projection to highest point is

A.
20 J
B.
5 J
C.
15 J
D.
zero
2025 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift

The maximum speed of a boat in still water is 27 km/h. Now this boat is moving downstream in a river flowing at 9 km/h. A man in the boat throws a ball vertically upwards with speed of 10 m/s. Range of the ball as observed by an observer at rest on the bank is __________ cm. (Take $g=10$ m/s2)

2025 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 22nd January Morning Shift

A particle is projected at an angle of $30^{\circ}$ from horizontal at a speed of $60 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$. The height traversed by the particle in the first second is $\mathrm{h}_0$ and height traversed in the last second, before it reaches the maximum height, is $h_1$. The ratio $h_0: h_1$ is __________.

[Take, $\mathrm{g}=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2$ ]

2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift

The angle of projection for a projectile to have same horizontal range and maximum height is :

A.
$\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$
B.
$\tan ^{-1}(2)$
C.
$\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{4}\right)$
D.
$\tan ^{-1}(4)$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift

The co-ordinates of a particle moving in $x$-$y$ plane are given by : $x=2+4 \mathrm{t}, y=3 \mathrm{t}+8 \mathrm{t}^2$.

The motion of the particle is :

A.
uniform motion along a straight line.
B.
non-uniformly accelerated.
C.
uniformly accelerated having motion along a straight line.
D.
uniformly accelerated having motion along a parabolic path.
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 30th January Evening Shift

Projectiles A and B are thrown at angles of $45^{\circ}$ and $60^{\circ}$ with vertical respectively from top of a $400 \mathrm{~m}$ high tower. If their ranges and times of flight are same, the ratio of their speeds of projection $v_A: v_B$ is :

[Take $g=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$]

A.
$1: 2$
B.
$\sqrt{2}: 1$
C.
$1: \sqrt{2}$
D.
$1: \sqrt{3}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 27th January Morning Shift

Position of an ant ($\mathrm{S}$ in metres) moving in $\mathrm{Y}$-$\mathrm{Z}$ plane is given by $S=2 t^2 \hat{j}+5 \hat{k}$ (where $t$ is in second). The magnitude and direction of velocity of the ant at $\mathrm{t}=1 \mathrm{~s}$ will be :

A.
$16 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ in $y$-direction
B.
$4 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ in $x$-direction
C.
$9 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ in $\mathrm{z}$-direction
D.
$4 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ in $y$-direction
2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift

A body of mass M thrown horizontally with velocity v from the top of the tower of height H touches the ground at a distance of $100 \mathrm{~m}$ from the foot of the tower. A body of mass $2 \mathrm{~M}$ thrown at a velocity $\frac{v}{2}$ from the top of the tower of height $4 \mathrm{H}$ will touch the ground at a distance of _______ m.

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 5th April Evening Shift

The maximum height reached by a projectile is $64 \mathrm{~m}$. If the initial velocity is halved, the new maximum height of the projectile is ______ $\mathrm{m}$.

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift

A ball rolls off the top of a stairway with horizontal velocity $u$. The steps are $0.1 \mathrm{~m}$ high and $0.1 \mathrm{~m}$ wide. The minimum velocity $u$ with which that ball just hits the step 5 of the stairway will be $\sqrt{x} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ where $x=$ __________ [use $\mathrm{g}=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2$ ].

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 27th January Morning Shift

A particle starts from origin at $t=0$ with a velocity $5 \hat{i} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ and moves in $x-y$ plane under action of a force which produces a constant acceleration of $(3 \hat{i}+2 \hat{j}) \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}^2$. If the $x$-coordinate of the particle at that instant is $84 \mathrm{~m}$, then the speed of the particle at this time is $\sqrt{\alpha} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$. The value of $\alpha$ is _________.

2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Evening Shift

A projectile is projected at $30^{\circ}$ from horizontal with initial velocity $40 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$. The velocity of the projectile at $\mathrm{t}=2 \mathrm{~s}$ from the start will be : (Given $g=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^{2}$ )

A.
$20 \sqrt{3} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
B.
Zero
C.
$20 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
D.
$40 \sqrt{3} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 10th April Evening Shift

Two projectiles are projected at $30^{\circ}$ and $60^{\circ}$ with the horizontal with the same speed. The ratio of the maximum height attained by the two projectiles respectively is:

A.
$1: \sqrt{3}$
B.
$\sqrt{3}: 1$
C.
1 : 3
D.
$2: \sqrt{3}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 10th April Morning Shift

The range of the projectile projected at an angle of 15$^\circ$ with horizontal is 50 m. If the projectile is projected with same velocity at an angle of 45$^\circ$ with horizontal, then its range will be

A.
50$\sqrt2$ m
B.
100 m
C.
100$\sqrt2$ m
D.
50 m
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift

The trajectory of projectile, projected from the ground is given by $y=x-\frac{x^{2}}{20}$. Where $x$ and $y$ are measured in meter. The maximum height attained by the projectile will be.

A.
10 m
B.
5 m
C.
200 m
D.
10$\sqrt2$ m
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 8th April Morning Shift

Two projectiles A and B are thrown with initial velocities of $40 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ and $60 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ at angles $30^{\circ}$ and $60^{\circ}$ with the horizontal respectively. The ratio of their ranges respectively is $\left(g=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^{2}\right)$

A.
$4: 9$
B.
$2: \sqrt{3}$
C.
$\sqrt{3}: 2$
D.
$1: 1$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion A : When a body is projected at an angle $45^{\circ}$, it's range is maximum.

Reason R : For maximum range, the value of $\sin 2 \theta$ should be equal to one.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A.
Both $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{R}$ are correct and $\mathbf{R}$ is the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$
B.
$\mathbf{A}$ is true but $\mathbf{R}$ is false
C.
$\mathbf{A}$ is false but $\mathbf{R}$ is true
D.
Both $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{R}$ are correct but $\mathbf{R}$ is NOT the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Morning Shift

A child stands on the edge of the cliff $10 \mathrm{~m}$ above the ground and throws a stone horizontally with an initial speed of $5 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$. Neglecting the air resistance, the speed with which the stone hits the ground will be $\mathrm{ms}^{-1}$ (given, $g=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ ).

A.
20
B.
25
C.
30
D.
15
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift

The initial speed of a projectile fired from ground is $\mathrm{u}$. At the highest point during its motion, the speed of projectile is $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} u$. The time of flight of the projectile is :

A.
$\frac{u}{g}$
B.
$\frac{2u}{g}$
C.
$\frac{u}{2g}$
D.
$\frac{\sqrt3u}{g}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 25th January Evening Shift

Two objects are projected with same velocity 'u' however at different angles $\alpha$ and $\beta$ with the horizontal. If $\alpha+\beta=90^\circ$, the ratio of horizontal range of the first object to the 2nd object will be :

A.
1 : 1
B.
2 : 1
C.
1 : 2
D.
4 : 1
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift

The maximum vertical height to which a man can throw a ball is 136 m. The maximum horizontal distance upto which he can throw the same ball is :

A.
136 m
B.
272 m
C.
68 m
D.
192 m
2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift

A projectile fired at $30^{\circ}$ to the ground is observed to be at same height at time $3 \mathrm{~s}$ and $5 \mathrm{~s}$ after projection, during its flight. The speed of projection of the projectile is ___________ $\mathrm{m} ~\mathrm{s}^{-1}$.

(Given $g=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ )

2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Evening Shift
Two bodies are projected from ground with same speeds $40 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ at two different angles with respect to horizontal. The bodies were found to have same range. If one of the body was projected at an angle of $60^{\circ}$, with horizontal then sum of the maximum heights, attained by the two projectiles, is $\mathrm{m}$. (Given $\mathrm{g}=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ )
2023 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift

The speed of a swimmer is $4 \mathrm{~km} \mathrm{~h}^{-1}$ in still water. If the swimmer makes his strokes normal to the flow of river of width $1 \mathrm{~km}$, he reaches a point $750 \mathrm{~m}$ down the stream on the opposite bank.

The speed of the river water is ___________ $\mathrm{km} ~\mathrm{h}^{-1}$

2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th July Evening Shift

At time $t=0$ a particle starts travelling from a height $7 \hat{z} \mathrm{~cm}$ in a plane keeping z coordinate constant. At any instant of time it's position along the $\hat{x}$ and $\hat{y}$ directions are defined as $3 \mathrm{t}$ and $5 \mathrm{t}^{3}$ respectively. At t = 1s acceleration of the particle will be

A.
$-30 \hat{y}$
B.
$30 \hat{y}$
C.
$3 \hat{x}+15 \hat{y}$
D.
$3 \hat{x}+15 \hat{y}+7 \hat{z}$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Evening Shift

Two projectiles are thrown with same initial velocity making an angle of $45^{\circ}$ and $30^{\circ}$ with the horizontal respectively. The ratio of their respective ranges will be :

A.
$1: \sqrt{2}$
B.
$\sqrt{2}: 1$
C.
$2: \sqrt{3}$
D.
$\sqrt{3}: 2$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Morning Shift

Two projectiles thrown at $30^{\circ}$ and $45^{\circ}$ with the horizontal respectively, reach the maximum height in same time. The ratio of their initial velocities is :

A.
$1: \sqrt{2}$
B.
$2: 1$
C.
$\sqrt{2}: 1$
D.
$1: 2$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th July Evening Shift

A ball is projected from the ground with a speed 15 ms$-$1 at an angle $\theta$ with horizontal so that its range and maximum height are equal,
then 'tan $\theta$' will be equal to :

A.
${1 \over 4}$
B.
${1 \over 2}$
C.
2
D.
4
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 30th June Morning Shift

At t = 0, truck, starting from rest, moves in the positive x-direction at uniform acceleration of 5 ms$-$2. At t = 20 s, a ball is released from the top of the truck. The ball strikes the ground in 1 s after the release. The velocity of the ball, when it strikes the ground, will be :

(Given g = 10 ms$-$2)

A.
$100\widehat i - 10\widehat j$
B.
$10\widehat i - 100\widehat j$
C.
$100\widehat i$
D.
$ - 10\widehat j$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 30th June Morning Shift

Two projectiles P1 and P2 thrown with speed in the ratio $\sqrt3$ : $\sqrt2$, attain the same height during their motion. If P2 is thrown at an angle of 60$^\circ$ with the horizontal, the angle of projection of P1 with horizontal will be :

A.
15$^\circ$
B.
30$^\circ$
C.
45$^\circ$
D.
60$^\circ$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th June Evening Shift

A person can throw a ball upto a maximum range of 100 m. How high above the ground he can throw the same ball?

A.
25 m
B.
50 m
C.
100 m
D.
200 m
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Morning Shift

A projectile is launched at an angle '$\alpha$' with the horizontal with a velocity 20 ms$-$1. After 10 s, its inclination with horizontal is '$\beta$'. The value of tan$\beta$ will be : (g = 10 ms$-$2).

A.
tan$\alpha$ + 5sec$\alpha$
B.
tan$\alpha$ $-$ 5sec$\alpha$
C.
2tan$\alpha$ $-$ 5sec$\alpha$
D.
2tan$\alpha$ $+$ 5sec$\alpha$