Motion in a Plane
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) $
20
25
10
15
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 $\_\_\_\_$ $\mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$.
$20 \sqrt{3}$
$20 \sqrt{2}$
40
$40 \sqrt{2}$
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.
20 s and 100 m
40 s and 100 m
40 s and 200 m
40 s and 0 m
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 $g=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2$ )
250
25
500
125
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 $\_\_\_\_$ .
$1: 2$
$2: 5$
$5 : 2$
$5: 4$
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 $\_\_\_\_$ .
60
45
30
75
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
$\sqrt{2}$
$ \sqrt{3} $
$2 \sqrt{3}$
$ \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} $
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.
$\sqrt{6}$
$9$
$\sqrt{33}$
$0$
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 { ) } $
Explanation:
For a projectile fired from the ground with speed $u$, the horizontal range is
$ R=\frac{u^2\sin 2\theta}{g} $
The maximum range occurs when
$ \sin 2\theta = 1 $
So,
$ R_{\max}=\frac{u^2}{g} $
Given:
$ R_{\max}=6.4\ \text{m}, \qquad g=10\ \text{m/s}^2 $
Substitute:
$ 6.4=\frac{u^2}{10} $
$ u^2=64 $
$ u=8\ \text{m/s} $
So, the speed of the bullets is
$ \boxed{8\ \text{m/s}} $
A particle is thrown with a speed v from a point O at an angle θ with the horizontal plane such that it passes through the point P at a height of 1 m and horizontal distance of 5 m from O, as shown in the figure. If acceleration due to gravity is g $\text{ms}^{-2}$, then the correct statement(s) is/are:
If $\theta = 45^\circ$, then $v = \frac{5\sqrt{g}}{2}\ \text{ms}^{-1}$.
If $\theta = 45^\circ$, the particle reaches its maximum height before it reaches P.
If $\theta = 30^\circ$, the particle reaches its maximum height after reaching P.
If $\theta = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{5}\right)$, then $v = 125\sqrt{g}\ \text{ms}^{-1}$.
2 : 1
$ \sqrt{2} : 1 $
2$ \sqrt{2} : 1 $
4 : 1
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)
7.2 km
2$\sqrt{5}$ km
2$\sqrt{2}$ km
4 km
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 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.)
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 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 :
$ \frac{1+\sin\alpha}{1-\sin\alpha} $
$ \frac{1+\sin2\alpha}{1-\sin2\alpha} $
$ \frac{1-\tan\alpha}{1+\tan\alpha} $
$ \frac{1-\sin2\alpha}{1+\sin2\alpha} $
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,
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 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
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)
Explanation:
The first step is to determine the horizontal velocity of the ball as seen by an observer on the bank.
The velocity of the boat in still water is $27 \, \text{km/h}$. Since the boat is moving downstream and the river flows at $9 \, \text{km/h}$, the actual speed of the boat relative to the bank becomes:
$ v_{\text{boat}} = 27 + 9 = 36 \, \text{km/h} $
Convert this speed from km/h to m/s by using the conversion factor $1 \, \text{km/h} = \frac{5}{18} \, \text{m/s}$:
$ v_{\text{boat}} = 36 \times \frac{5}{18} = 10 \, \text{m/s} $
This is also the horizontal velocity of the ball as seen by the observer on the bank.
Next, calculate the time the ball spends in the air. The initial vertical velocity of the ball is $10 \, \text{m/s}$. The time to reach the maximum height $t_{\text{up}}$ is given by:
$ t_{\text{up}} = \frac{v_{\text{initial}}}{g} = \frac{10}{10} = 1 \, \text{s} $
The total time of flight $t_{\text{total}}$ is twice the time to reach the maximum height:
$ t_{\text{total}} = 2 \times 1 = 2 \, \text{s} $
The horizontal range $R$ of the ball is the horizontal velocity multiplied by the total time of flight:
$ R = v_{\text{horizontal}} \times t_{\text{total}} = 10 \times 2 = 20 \, \text{m} $
Finally, convert this range into centimeters:
$ R = 20 \times 100 = 2000 \, \text{cm} $
Thus, the range of the ball as observed by an observer at rest on the bank is $2000 \, \text{cm}$.
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, $\mathrm{g}=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2$ ]
Explanation:

Time to reach max. height,
${v_y} = {u_y} - gt$
$O = 30 - 10t \Rightarrow t = 3s$
We know, ${S_n} = u + {a \over 2}(2n - 1)$
So, ${h_0} = {S_1} = 30 - {{10} \over 2}\left( {2 \times 1 - 1} \right) = 30 - 5 = 25$ m
and ${h_1} = S{w_3} = 30 - {{10} \over 2}\left( {2 \times 3 - 1} \right) = 30 - 25 = 5$
Hence, ${{{h_0}} \over {{h_1}}} = {{25} \over 5} = 5$
The vertical displacement ( $y$ in metre) of a projectile in term of its horizontal displacement ( $x$ in metre) is given by $y=\left(\sqrt{3} x-0.2 x^2\right)$. The time of flight of the projectile is
(Acceleration due to gravity $=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ )
$5 \sqrt{3} \mathrm{~s}$
$\sqrt{3} \mathrm{~s}$
0.2 s
$0.2 \sqrt{3} \mathrm{~s}$
A body projected at certain angle $\left(\neq 90^{\circ}\right)$ from the ground crosses a point in its path at a time of 2.3 s and from there it reaches the ground after a time of 5.7 s . The maximum heigh reached by the body is (Acceleration due to gravity $=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ )
80 m
120 m
40 m
160 m
A ball projected at an angle of $45^{\circ}$ with the horizontal crosses two points at equal heights separated by a distance at times 2 s and 8 s respectively. The horizontal distance between the two points is
(Acceleration due to gravity $=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ )
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
If a body projected with a velocity of $19.6 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ reaches a maximum height of 9.8 m , then the range of the projectile is
(Neglect air resistance)
19.6 m
78.4 m
39.2 m
9.8 m
Two bodies are projected from the same point with the same initial velocity ' $u$ ' making angles ' $\theta^{\prime}$ and $\left(90^{\circ}-\theta\right)$ with the horizontal in opposite directions. The horizontal distance between their positions when the bodies are at their maximum heights is
$\frac{u^2}{2 g}\left(\sin ^2 \theta-\cos ^2 \theta\right)$
$\frac{u^2 \sin 2 \theta}{2 g}$
$\frac{u^2}{g}$
$\frac{u^2 \sin 2\left(90^{\circ}-\theta\right)}{g}$
A helicopter flying horizontally with a velocity of $288 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h}$ drops a bomb. If the line joining the point of dropping the bomb and the point where bomb hits the ground makes an angle $45^{\circ}$ with the horizontal, then the height at which the bomb was dropped is (Acceleration due to gravity $=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ )
1320 m
1280 m
320 m
640 m
If two bodies $A$ and $B$ are projected with same velocity but with different angles $\theta_1$ and $\theta_2$ respectively with the horizontal such that both will have same range, then the ratio of times of flight of the bodies $A$ and $B$ is
$\sin \theta_2$
$\sin \theta_1$
$\tan \theta_2$
$\tan \theta_1$
If the horizontal range of a body projected with a velocity ' $u$ ' is 3 times the maximum height reached by it, then the range of the body is
( $g=$ Acceleration due to gravity)
$\frac{2 u^2}{3 g}$
$\frac{4 u^2}{5 g}$
$\frac{12 u^2}{13 g}$
$\frac{24 u^2}{25 g}$
If the velocity at the maximum height of a projectile projected at an angle of $45^{\circ}$ is $20 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$, then the maximum height reached by the projectile is (Acceleration due to gravity $=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ )
10 m
20 m
30 m
40 m
If a body of mass 2 kg moving with initial velocity of $4 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ is subjected to a force of 3 N for a time of 2 s normal to the direction of its initial velocity, then the resultant velocity of the body is
$7 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
$5 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
$2 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
$7.5 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
If the range of a body projected with a velocity of $60 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ is $180 \sqrt{3} \mathrm{~m}$, then the angle of projection of the body is
(Acceleration due to gravity $=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ )
$30^{\circ}$ or $60^{\circ}$
$37^{\circ}$ or $53^{\circ}$
$20^{\circ}$ or $70^{\circ}$
$15^{\circ}$ or $75^{\circ}$
If the height of a projectile at a time of 2 s from the beginning of motion is 60 m , then the time of flight of the projectile is
(Acceleration due to gravity $=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ )
12 s
4 s
6 s
8 s
The angle of projection of a projectile whose path is shown in the given figure is
$\tan ^{-1}(1)$
$\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{8}{3}\right)$
$\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{3}\right)$
$\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{3}\right)$
If the equation of motion of a projectile is $y=A x-B x^2$, then the ratio of the maximum height reached and the range of the projectile is
$\frac{A}{4}$
$\frac{A}{B}$
$\frac{B}{4}$
$\frac{A^2}{B}$
The height of ceiling in an auditorium is 30 m . A ball is thrown with a speed of $30 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ from the entrance such that it just moves very near to the ceiling without touching it and then it reaches the ground at the end of the auditorium. Then, the length of auditorium is [Acceleration due to gravity $=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ ]
$60 \sqrt{2} \mathrm{~m}$
$30 \sqrt{2} \mathrm{~m}$
$70 \sqrt{2} \mathrm{~m}$
$100 \sqrt{2} \mathrm{~m}$
A particle crossing the origin at time $t=0$ moves in the $X Y$-plane with a constant acceleration ' $a$ ' in $y$-direction. If the equation of motion of the particle is $y=b x^2$ (where $b$ is a constant), then its velocity component in the $x$-direction is
$\sqrt{\frac{2 b}{a}}$
$\sqrt{\frac{a}{2 b}}$
$\sqrt{\frac{a}{b}}$
$\sqrt{\frac{b}{a}}$
If a ball projected vertically upwards with certain initial velocity from the ground crosses a point at a height of 25 m twice in a time interval of 4 s , then the initial velocity of the ball is
(Acceleration due to gravity $=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ )
$20 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
$30 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
$40 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
$25 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
A car is moving with a velocity of $4 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ towards east. After a time of 4 s , if it is heading north-east with a velocity of $4 \sqrt{2} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$, then the average velocity of the car is
$2 \sqrt{5} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
$3 \sqrt{5} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
$4 \sqrt{3} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
$5 \sqrt{3} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
A body of mass 5 kg starts from the origin with an initial velocity $(30 \hat{\mathbf{i}}+40 \hat{\mathbf{j}}) \mathrm{ms}^{-1}$. If a constant force $-(\hat{\mathbf{i}}+5 \hat{\mathbf{j}}) \mathrm{N}$ acts on the body, then the time in which the $y$-component of its velocity becomes zero is
5 s
20 s
40 s
80 s
$628 \mathrm{~m}^2$
$314 \mathrm{~m}^2$
$157 \mathrm{~m}^2$
$79 \mathrm{~m}^2$
A ball is projected from a point with a speed $V_0$ at certain angle with the horizontal. From the same point and at the same instant, a person starts running with a constant speed $0.5 V_0$ to catch the ball. If the person catches the ball after some time, then the angle of projection of the ball is
$60^{\circ}$
$30^{\circ}$
$45^{\circ}$
$53^{\circ}$
The angle of projection for a projectile to have same horizontal range and maximum height is :
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 :
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 $g=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$]
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 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.
Explanation:
To solve this problem, we can use the equations of motion under uniform acceleration, separately considering the horizontal and vertical motions because the two are independent of each other.
First, for the body of mass $M$ thrown horizontally with velocity $v$ from a height $H$, let's analyze its motion:
Horizontal Motion:
The horizontal distance (range) $x$ covered by the object is given by $x = v \cdot t$, where $t$ is the time taken to hit the ground.
Vertical Motion:
The time $t$ it takes for the object to hit the ground can be found using the equation of motion under gravity, $H = \frac{1}{2} g t^2$, where $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity.
For the first body:
Given $x = 100$ m and using the equation for the vertical motion to find $t$, we have:
$H = \frac{1}{2} g t^2$
Solving for $t$, we get:
$t = \sqrt{\frac{2H}{g}}$
The horizontal motion gives:
$x = v \cdot t \Rightarrow 100 = v \cdot \sqrt{\frac{2H}{g}}$
Now, considering the second body of mass $2M$ thrown at velocity $\frac{v}{2}$ from height $4H$:
For the second body:
The time $t'$ it takes for the second body to hit the ground from height $4H$ can be found by:
$4H = \frac{1}{2} g t'^2$
Solving for $t'$, we get:
$t' = \sqrt{\frac{2 \cdot 4H}{g}} = 2 \sqrt{\frac{2H}{g}}$
This is twice the time $t$ found for the first body.
The horizontal distance $x'$ covered by the second body is:
$x' = \left(\frac{v}{2}\right) \cdot t'$
Now, substituting the value of $t'$ found above, we get:
$x' = \left(\frac{v}{2}\right) \cdot 2\sqrt{\frac{2H}{g}} = v \cdot \sqrt{\frac{2H}{g}}$
But we previously found that $v \cdot \sqrt{\frac{2H}{g}} = 100$, so:
$x' = 100 \text{ m}$
Therefore, a body of mass $2M$ thrown horizontally with velocity $v/2$ from the top of a tower of height $4H$ will touch the ground at a distance of 100 meters from the foot of the tower.
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 ______ $\mathrm{m}$.
Explanation:
To solve this problem, we first need to understand the formula that relates the maximum height $H$ reached by a projectile to its initial velocity $v_0$ and the acceleration due to gravity $g$:
$H = \frac{v_0^2 \sin^2(\theta)}{2g}$
where:
- $H$ is the maximum height,
- $v_0$ is the initial velocity of the projectile,
- $\theta$ is the angle of projection with the horizontal, and
- $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity, which is approximately $9.8 \, \mathrm{m/s^2}$.
Given that the maximum height attained by the projectile is $64 \, \mathrm{m}$, we can write:
$64 = \frac{v_0^2 \sin^2(\theta)}{2 \cdot 9.8}$
Now, we are asked to find the new maximum height if the initial velocity is halved. Let's denote the new initial velocity as $v'_0 = \frac{v_0}{2}$. Using the formula for maximum height again, we get:
$H' = \frac{{v'_0}^2 \sin^2(\theta)}{2g}$
Substituting $v'_0 = \frac{v_0}{2}$ into this equation:
$H' = \frac{(\frac{v_0}{2})^2 \sin^2(\theta)}{2g} = \frac{v_0^2 \sin^2(\theta)}{2 \cdot 4g} = \frac{1}{4} \cdot \frac{v_0^2 \sin^2(\theta)}{2g}$
Since we know the original height:
$64 = \frac{v_0^2 \sin^2(\theta)}{2 \cdot 9.8}$
Substituting this value into our equation for $H'$, we find:
$H' = \frac{1}{4} \cdot 64 = 16 \, \mathrm{m}$
Therefore, if the initial velocity of the projectile is halved, the new maximum height reached by the projectile would be $16 \, \mathrm{m}$.
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 $\mathrm{g}=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2$ ].
Explanation:

The ball needs to just cross 4 steps to just hit $5^{\text {th }}$ step
Therefore, horizontal range $(R)=0.4 \mathrm{~m}$
$\mathrm{R}=\text { u.t }$
Similarly, in vertical direction
$\begin{aligned} & \mathrm{h}=\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{gt}^2 \\ & 0.4=\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{gt}^2 \\ & 0.4=\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{~g}\left(\frac{0.4}{\mathrm{u}}\right)^2 \\ & \mathrm{u}^2=2 \\ & \mathrm{u}=\sqrt{2} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s} \end{aligned}$
Therefore, $\mathrm{x}=2$













