Work, Energy and Power

47 Questions
2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 26th May Morning Shift

If a position dependent force $\left(3 x^2-2 x+7\right) \mathrm{N}$ acting on a body of mass 2 kg displaces it from $x=0 \mathrm{~m}$ to $x=5 \mathrm{~m}$, then the work done by the force is

A.

165 J

B.

115 J

C.

150 J

D.

135 J

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 27th May Morning Shift

If a force $(\beta \hat{\mathbf{i}}+2 \hat{\mathbf{j}}+5 \hat{\mathbf{k}}) \mathrm{N}$ acting on a body displaces it through $(2 \hat{\mathbf{i}}+2 \hat{\mathbf{j}}+1 \hat{\mathbf{k}}) \mathrm{m}$, then the work done by the force on the body is

A.

40 J

B.

20 J

C.

15 J

D.

25 J

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 27th May Morning Shift

A body is projected vertically upwards with a velocity of $20 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$. If the potential energy of the body at a height of 5 m from the ground is 100 J , then the kinetic energy of the body at a height of 10 m from the ground is

(Acceleration due to gravity $=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ )

A.

200 J

B.

300 J

C.

150 J

D.

250 J

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 26th May Evening Shift

If a constant force of $(2 \hat{\mathbf{i}}+3 \hat{\mathbf{j}}+4 \hat{\mathbf{k}}) \mathrm{N}$ acting on a body of mass 5 kg displaces it from $(3 \hat{\mathbf{i}}-4 \hat{\mathbf{k}}) \mathrm{m}$ to $(2 \hat{\mathbf{i}}+2 \hat{\mathbf{j}}+3 \hat{\mathbf{k}})$ m , then the work done by the force on the body is

A.

32 J

B.

28 J

C.

36 J

D.

44 J

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 26th May Evening Shift

A motor can pump 7560 kg of water per hour from a well of depth 100 m . If the efficiency of the pump is $70 \%$, then power of the pump is

(Acceleration due to gravity $=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ )

A.

4 kW

B.

6 kW

C.

3 kW

D.

7 kW

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 26th May Evening Shift

If the potential energy of a particle of mass 0.1 kg moving along $X$-axis is $5 x(x-4) \mathrm{J}$, then the speed of the particle is maximum at a position of

A.

$x=2 \mathrm{~m}$

B.

$x=3 \mathrm{~m}$

C.

$x=0.5 \mathrm{~m}$

D.

$x=5 \mathrm{~m}$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 24th May Morning Shift

If a force $\mathbf{F}=(3 \hat{\mathbf{i}}-2 \hat{\mathbf{j}}) \mathrm{N}$ acting on a body displaces it from point $(1 \mathrm{~m}, 2 \mathrm{~m})$ to point $(2 \mathrm{~m}, 0 \mathrm{~m})$, then work done by the force is

A.

5 J

B.

6 J

C.

4 J

D.

7 J

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 23rd May Evening Shift

If a force of $\left(6 x^2-4 x\right) \mathrm{N}$ acts on a body of mass 10 kg , then work to be done by the force in displacing the body from $x=2 \mathrm{~m}$ to $x=4 \mathrm{~m}$ is

A.

22 J

B.

44 J

C.

66 J

D.

88 J

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 23rd May Evening Shift

A circular well of diameter 2 m has water upto the ground level. If the bottom of the well is at a depth of 14 m , the time taken in seconds to empty the well using a 1.4 kW motor is

(Acceleration due to gravity $=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ )

A.

1860

B.

2200

C.

2660

D.

3300

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 23rd May Morning Shift

A car of mass 2000 kg is accelerating from rest. If its engine is supplying constant power of 10 kW , then the velocity of the car at a time of 10 s is

A.

$15 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$

B.

$20 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$

C.

$5 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$

D.

$10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 23rd May Morning Shift

A body of mass ' $M$ ' is moving with a uniform speed of ' $V^{\prime}$ on a frictionless horizontal surface under the influence of two forces $F_1$ and $F_2$ as shown in the figure. The net power of the system is

AP EAPCET 2025 - 23rd May Morning Shift Physics - Work, Energy and Power Question 6 English
A.

$\left(F_1-F_2\right) v$

B.

$0.5\left(F_1+F_2\right) v$

C.

$\left(F_1+F_2\right) v$

D.

zero

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 22nd May Evening Shift

Two bodies $A$ and $B$ of masses 20 kg and 5 kg respectively are at rest. Due to the action of a force of 40 N separately, if the two bodies acquire equal kinetic energies in times $t_A$ and $t_B$ respectively, then $t_A: t_B=$

A.

$1: 2$

B.

$2: 1$

C.

$2: 5$

D.

$5: 6$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 22nd May Evening Shift

A crane of efficiency $80 \%$ is used to lift 8000 kg of coal from a mine of depth 108 m . If the time taken by the crane to lift the coal is one hour, then the power of the crane (in kW ) is

(Acceleration due to gravity $=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ )

A.

5

B.

4

C.

6

D.

3

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 22nd May Morning Shift

A train of mass $10^6 \mathrm{~kg}$ is moving at a constant speed of $108 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h}$. If the frictional force acting on it is 0.5 N per 100 kg , then the power of the train is

A.

300 kW

B.

150 kW

C.

75 kW

D.

225 kW

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 22nd May Morning Shift

A body is moving along a straight line under the influence of a constant power source. If the relation between the displacement $(s)$ of the body and time $(t)$ is $s \propto t^x$, then $x=$

A.

1

B.

2

C.

$\frac{2}{3}$

D.

$\frac{3}{2}$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 22nd May Morning Shift

A body is projected at an angle of $60^{\circ}$ with the horizontal. If the initial kinetic energy of the body is $X$, then its kinetic energy at the highest point is

A.

$X$

B.

$2 X$

C.

$\frac{X}{2}$

D.

$\frac{X}{4}$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 21st May Evening Shift

The bob of a simple pendulum of length 200 cm is released from horizontal position. If $10 \%$ of its initial energy is lost due to air resistance, then the speed of bob at the mean position is

(Acceleration due to gravity $=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ )

A.

$6 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$

B.

$3 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$

C.

$12 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$

D.

$2 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 21st May Morning Shift

The power required for an engine to maintain a constant speed of $50 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ for a train of mass $3 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~kg}$ on rough rails is

(The coefficient of kinetic friction between the rails and wheels of the train is 0.05 and acceleration due to gravity $=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ )

A.

75 MW

B.

40 MW

C.

75 kW

D.

65 MW

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 21st May Morning Shift

The linear momentum of a body of mass 8 kg is $24 \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$. If a constant force of 24 N acts on the body in the direction of motion of the body for a time of 3 s , then the increase in the kinetic energy of the body is

A.

480 J

B.

540 J

C.

270 J

D.

240 J

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 21st May Morning Shift

A person holds a ball of mass 0.25 kg in his hand and throws it, so that it leaves his hand with a speed of $12 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$. In this process, if his hand moved through a distance of 0.9 m , then the net force acted on the ball is

A.

40 N

B.

20 N

C.

25 N

D.

10 N

2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 23th May Morning Shift

A particle of mass $m$ at rest on a rough horizontal surface with a coefficient of friction $\mu$ is given a

velocity $u$. The average power imparted by friction before it stops

A.

zero

B.

$\frac{1}{2} \mu m g u$

C.

$\mu m g u$

D.

$2 \mu \mathrm{Mgv}$

2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 22th May Evening Shift
A force of $(4 \hat{\mathbf{i}}+2 \hat{\mathbf{j}}+\hat{\mathbf{k}}) \mathrm{N}$ is action on a particle of mass 2 kg displaces the particle from a position of $(2 \hat{\mathbf{i}}+2 \hat{\mathbf{j}}+\hat{\mathbf{k}})$ $m$ to a position of $(4 \hat{\mathbf{i}}+3 \hat{\mathbf{j}}+2 \hat{\mathbf{k}}) \mathrm{m}$. The work done by the force on the particle in joules is
A.
21 J
B.
11 J
C.
14 J
D.
18 J
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 22th May Morning Shift

A body thrown vertically upwards from the ground reaches a maximum height $H$. The ratio of the velocities of the body at heights $\frac{3 H}{4}$ and $\frac{8 H}{9}$ from the ground is

A.
$4: 9$
B.
$27: 32$
C.
$3: 2$
D.
$3: 8$
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 22th May Morning Shift
The average power generated by a 90 kg mountain climber who climbs a summit of height 600 m in 90 min is (Acceleration due to gravity $=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ )
A.
100 W
B.
25 W
C.
200 W
D.
50 Wv
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 21th May Evening Shift
A light body of momentum $p_L$ and a heavy body of momentum $p_H$ both have the same kinetic energy, then
A.
$p_L>p_H$
B.
$p_H>p_L$
C.
$p_L=p_H$
D.
always $p_H=2 p_L$
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 21th May Evening Shift
A machine with efficiency $\frac{2}{3}$ used 12 J of energy in lifting 2 kg block through certain height and it is allowed to fall through the same. The velocity while it reach the ground is
A.
$\sqrt{2} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
B.
$2 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
C.
$2 \sqrt{2} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
D.
$0.2 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 21th May Morning Shift
The upper $\left(\frac{1}{n}\right)$ th of an inclined plane is smooth and the remaining lower part is rough with coefficient of friction $\mu_k$. If a body starting from rest at the top of the inclined plane will again come to rest at the bottom of the plane, then the angle of inclination of the inclined plane is
A.
$\sin ^{-1}\left[\left(\frac{n}{n-1}\right) \mu_k\right]$
B.
$\sin ^{-1}\left[\left(\frac{n-1}{n}\right) \mu_k\right]$
C.
$\tan ^{-1}\left[\left(\frac{n}{n-1}\right) \mu_k\right]$
D.
$\tan ^{-1}\left[\frac{(n-1) \mu_k}{n}\right]$
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 21th May Morning Shift
A spring of spring constant $200 \mathrm{~N}-\mathrm{m}^{-1}$ is initially stretched by 10 cm from the unstretched position. The work to be done to stretch the spring further by another 10 cm is
A.
3 J
B.
6 J
C.
9 J
D.
12 J
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 20th May Morning Shift

A $4 \mathrm{~kg}$ mass is suspended as shown in figure. All pulleys are frictionless and spring constant $k$ is $8 \times 10^3 \mathrm{Nm}^{-1}$. The extension in spring is $\left(g=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}\right)$

AP EAPCET 2024 - 20th May Morning Shift Physics - Work, Energy and Power Question 29 English
A.
2 mm
B.
2 cm
C.
4 cm
D.
4 mm
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 20th May Morning Shift
Two bodies $A$ and $B$ of masses $2 m$ and $m$ are projected vertically upwards from the ground with velocities $u$ and $2 u$ respectively. The ratio of the kinetic energy of body $A$ and the potential energy of body $B$ at height equal to half of the maximum height reached by body $A$ is
A.
$8: 1$
B.
$1: 1$
C.
$4: 1$
D.
$2: 1$
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 19th May Evening Shift
A force of $\left(6 x^2-4 x+3\right) \mathrm{N}$ acts on a body of mass 0.75 kg and displaces it from $x=2 \mathrm{~m}$ to $x=5 \mathrm{~m}$. The work done by the force is
A.
201 J
B.
215 J
C.
229 J
D.
307 J
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 18th May Morning Shift
A spring of $5 \times 10^3 \mathrm{Nm}^{-1}$ spring constant is stretched initially by 10 cm from unstretched position. The work required to stretch it further by another 10 cm is
A.
$75 \mathrm{~N}-\mathrm{m}$
B.
$50 \mathrm{~N}-\mathrm{m}$
C.
$76 \mathrm{~N} \cdot \mathrm{~m}$
D.
$82 \mathrm{~N}-\mathrm{m}$
2022 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2022 - 5th July Morning Shift

A small disc of mass $m$ slides down with initial velocity zero from the top $(A)$ of a smooth hill of height $H$ having a horizontal portion $(BC)$ as shown in the figure. If the height of the horizontal portion of the hill is $h$, then the maximum horizontal distance covered by the disc from the point $D$ is

AP EAPCET 2022 - 5th July Morning Shift Physics - Work, Energy and Power Question 33 English

A.
$\frac{H}{2}$
B.
$2H$
C.
$H$
D.
$3H$
2022 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2022 - 5th July Morning Shift

A block of mass 50 kg is pulled with a constant speed of $4 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ across a horizontal floor by an applied force of 500 N directed $30^{\circ}$ above the horizontal. The rate at which the force does work on the block in watt is

A.
$\frac{2000}{\sqrt{3}}$
B.
$500 \sqrt{3}$
C.
1732
D.
1864
2022 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2022 - 4th July Evening Shift

A ball of mass 300 g is dropped from a height 10 m above a sandy ground. On reaching the ground, it penetrates through a distance 1.5 m in sand and finally stops. The average resistance offered by the sand to oppose the motion is (acceleration due to gravity $=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$)

A.
35 N
B.
23 N
C.
34 N
D.
28 N
2022 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2022 - 4th July Morning Shift

A mass of 1 kg falls from a height of 1 m and lands on a massless platform supported by a spring having spring constant $15 \mathrm{~Nm}^{-1}$ as shown in the figure. The maximum compression of the spring is (acceleration due to gravity $=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$)

AP EAPCET 2022 - 4th July Morning Shift Physics - Work, Energy and Power Question 36 English

A.
2 m
B.
$\sqrt{2} \mathrm{~m}$
C.
$\left(\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}\right) \mathrm{m}$
D.
$\sqrt{3} \mathrm{~m}$
2022 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2022 - 4th July Morning Shift

A bead of mass 400 g is moving along a straight line under a force that delivers a constant power 1.2 W to the bead. If the bead is initially at rest, the speed it attains after 6 s in $\mathrm{ms}^{-1}$

A.
5
B.
4
C.
6
D.
3
2021 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2021 - 20th August Evening Shift

An engine develops 20 kW of power. How much time will it take to lift a mass of 200 kg to a height of 40 m? (g = 10 ms$^{-2}$ )

A.
4 s
B.
5 s
C.
8 s
D.
10 s
2021 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2021 - 20th August Evening Shift

Two bodies having kinetic energy in the ratio 4 : 1, are moving with same linear velocity. The ratio of their masses is

A.
1 : 2
B.
1 : 1
C.
4 : 1
D.
1 : 4
2021 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2021 - 20th August Evening Shift

Water is falling on the blades of a turbine from a height of $25 \mathrm{~m}$ and $3 \times 10^3 \mathrm{~kg}$ of water pours on the blade per minute. If the whole of energy is transferred to the turbine, then power delivered is

A.
$12500 \mathrm{~W}$
B.
$16250 \mathrm{~W}$
C.
$8250 \mathrm{~W}$
D.
$20250 \mathrm{~W}$
2021 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2021 - 20th August Morning Shift

The range of a projectile is 100 m. Its kinetic energy will be maximum after covering a distance of

A.
25 m
B.
50 m
C.
75 m
D.
100 m
2021 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2021 - 20th August Morning Shift

When a force F = 17 $-$ 2x + 6x$^2$N acts on a body of mass 2 kg and displaces it from x = 0 m to x = 8 m, the work done is

A.
1096 J
B.
270 J
C.
35 J
D.
135 J
2021 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2021 - 20th August Morning Shift

A rifle bullet loses $\left(\frac{1}{25}\right)$th of its velocity in passing through a plank. The least number of such planks required just to stop the bullet is

A.
5
B.
10
C.
11
D.
13
2021 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2021 - 20th August Morning Shift

A uniform chain has a mass m and length $l$. It is held on a frictionless table with one-sixth of its length hanging over the edge. The work done in just pulling the hanging part back on the table is

A.
$\frac{mgl}{72}$
B.
$\frac{mgl}{36}$
C.
$\frac{mgl}{12}$
D.
$\frac{mgl}{6}$
2021 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2021 - 19th August Evening Shift

What is the shape of the graph between speed and kinetic energy of a body?

A.
A straight line
B.
A hyperbola
C.
A parabola
D.
Exponential
2021 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2021 - 19th August Evening Shift

A quarter horse power motor runs at a speed of 600 rpm. Assuming 60% efficiency, the work done by the motor in one rotation is

A.
7.46 J
B.
74.6 J
C.
111.9 J
D.
11.19 J
2021 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2021 - 19th August Morning Shift

A body of mass 8 kg, under the action of a force, is displaced according to the equation, $s=\frac{t^2}{4}$ m, where t is the time. Find the work done by the force in the first 4 s.

A.
9 J
B.
16 J
C.
6 J
D.
3 J