Work, Energy and Power

33 Questions
2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 4th May Evening Shift

If the kinetic energy of a body moving with a velocity of $(2 \hat{\mathrm{i}}+3 \hat{\mathrm{j}}-4 \hat{\mathrm{k}}) \mathrm{ms}^{-1}$ is 87 J , then the mass of the body is

A.

3 kg

B.

12 kg

C.

9 kg

D.

6 kg

2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 4th May Evening Shift

A body of mass 0.5 kg is supplied with a power ' $P$ ' (in watt) which varies with time ' $f$ ' (in second) as $P=3 t^2+3$. If the velocity of the body at time $t=0$ is zero, then the velocity of the body at time $t=3 \mathrm{~s}$ is

A.

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

B.

$24 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$

C.

$18 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$

D.

$36 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$

2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 3rd May Evening Shift

The work done in displacing a particle from $y=a$ to $y=2 a$ by a force $-\frac{K}{y^2}$ acting along $Y$-axis is

A.

$-\frac{5 K}{8 a}$

B.

$-\frac{14 K}{8 a^3}$

C.

$-\frac{K}{a^2}$

D.

$-\frac{K}{2 a}$

2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 3rd May Morning Shift

A body of mass 500 g is falling from rest from a height of 3.2 m from the ground. If the body reaches the ground with a velocity of $6 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$, then the energy lost by the body due to air resistance is (Acceleration due to gravity $=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ )

A.

14 J

B.

7 J

C.

21 J

D.

28 J

2024 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2024 (Online) 11th May Morning Shift
A constant force of $(8 \hat{\mathbf{i}}-2 \hat{\mathbf{j}}+6 \hat{\mathbf{k}}) \mathrm{N}$ acting on a body of mass 2 kg displaces the body from $(2 \hat{\mathbf{i}}+3 \hat{\mathbf{j}}-4 \hat{\mathbf{k}}) \mathrm{m}$ to $(4 \hat{\mathbf{i}}-3 \hat{\mathbf{j}}+6 \hat{\mathbf{k}}) \mathrm{m}$. The work done in the process is
A.
72 J
B.
88 J
C.
44 J
D.
36 J
2024 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2024 (Online) 10th May Evening Shift
The kinetic energy of a body of mass 4 kg moving with a velocity of $(2 \hat{\mathbf{i}}-4 \hat{\mathbf{j}}-\hat{\mathbf{k}}) \mathrm{ms}^{-1}$ is
A.
84 J
B.
63 J
C.
42 J
D.
21 J
2024 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2024 (Online) 10th May Evening Shift
A block kept on a frictionless horizontal surface is connected to one end of a horizontal spring of constant $100 \mathrm{Nm}^{-1}$ whose other end is fixed to a rigid vertical wall. Initially the block is at its equilibrium position. The block is pulled to a distance of 8 cm and released.The kinetic energy of the block when it is a distance of 3 cm from the mean position is
A.
0.65 J
B.
0.325 J
C.
0.275 J
D.
0.55 J
2024 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2024 (Online) 10th May Evening Shift
The work done in blowing a soap bubble of volume $V$ is $W$. The work done in blowing the bubble of volume 2 V from the same soap solution is
A.
$\frac{W}{2}$
B.
$\sqrt{2} W$
C.
$(2)^{\frac{1}{3}} W$
D.
$(4)^{\frac{1}{3}} W$
2024 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2024 (Online) 10th May Morning Shift
A body thrown vertically upwards from the ground reaches a maximum height $h$. The ratio of the kinetic and potential energies of the body at a height $40 \%$ of $h$ from the ground is
A.
$2: 3$
B.
$3: 2$
C.
$1: 1$
D.
$4: 9$
2024 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2024 (Online) 9th May Evening Shift
A block of mass $m$ with an initial kinetic energy $E$ moves up an inclined plane of inclination $\theta$. If $\mu$ is the coefficient of friction between the plane and the body, the work done against friction before coming to rest is
A.
$\mu E \cos \theta$
B.
$\frac{\mu E \cos \theta}{\sin \theta-\mu \cos \theta}$
C.
$\frac{E \mu \cos \theta}{\cos \theta+\sin \theta}$
D.
$\frac{\mu E \cos \theta}{\sin \theta+\mu \cos \theta}$
2024 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2024 (Online) 9th May Evening Shift
A man of mass 80 kg goes to the market on a scooter of mass 100 kg with certain speed. On application of brakes, the stopping distance is $s_1$. The man returns home on the same scooter, with the same speed with a 60 kg bag of rice. If $s_2$ is the new stopping distance when the brakes are applied with the same force, then
A.
$7 s_1=4 s_2$
B.
$2 s_1=s_2$
C.
$3 s_1=4 s_2$
D.
$4 s_1=3 s_2$
2024 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2024 (Online) 9th May Morning Shift
A block of mass 0.5 kg is at rest on a horizontal table. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the table and the block is 0.2 . If a horizontal force of 5 N is applied on the block, the kinetic energy of the block in a time of 4 s is (Acceleration due to gravity $=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ )
A.
64 J
B.
128 J
C.
256 J
D.
512 J
2024 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2024 (Online) 9th May Morning Shift
The work done in increasing the diameter of a soap bubble from 2 cm to 4 cm is (Surface tension of soap solution $=3.5 \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{Nm}^{-1}$ )
A.
$528 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~J}$
B.
$264 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~J}$
C.
$132 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~J}$
D.
$178 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~J}$
2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 14th May Morning Shift

An engine is dragging a mass of 5000 kg with a velocity of $5 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ along a smooth inclined plane of inclination 1 in 50 . Then the power of the engine is

A.

5 kW

B.

2.5 kW

C.

10 kW

D.

25 kW

2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 13th May Evening Shift

A body is moved along a straight line by an engine which delivers a constant power. The distance moved by the body in time $t$ is proportional to

A.

$t^{1 / 2}$

B.

$t^{3 / 4}$

C.

$t^{3 / 2}$

D.

$t^2$

2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 13th May Evening Shift

A body of mass 3 kg is moving under the action of a force which causes a displacement of $\left(t^3 / 3\right) \mathrm{m}$, where $t$ is time in seconds. The work done by the force in first 2 sec is

A.

2 J

B.

3.8 m J

C.

5.2 J

D.

24 J

2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 12th May Evening Shift

While a person climbs stairs, the gravitational potential energy of the person increases. The source of this energy is

A.
work done by normal force from the steps
B.
work done by frictional force from the steps
C.
work done by air resistance
D.
work done by internal forces within the person's body
2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 12th May Morning Shift
Two bodies of masses of 1 g and 4 g are moving with equal kinetic energies. The ratio of the magnitudes of their linear momenta is
A.
$4: 1$
B.
$\sqrt{2}: 1$
C.
$1: 2$
D.
$1: 16$
2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 12th May Morning Shift
The displacement $s$ of a body of mass 3 kg under the action of a force is given by $s=\frac{t^3}{3}$, where $s$ is in metres and $t$ is in seconds. The work done by the force in the first two seconds is
A.
32 J
B.
3.8 J
C.
5.2 J
D.
24 J
2022 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2022 (Online) 20th July Evening Shift

A boat of mass 1000 kg goes from rest to speed 20.0 $\mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$ in 5.0 s . The water exerts a constant drag force and the acceleration of the boat is constant. If the average power required by the boat is 45000 W , then the magnitude of the drag force is

A.

500 N

B.

750 N

C.

250 N

D.

1000 N

2022 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2022 (Online) 20th July Evening Shift

A pump on the ground floor of a building can pump up water to fill a tank of volume $36 \mathrm{~m}^3$ in 30 min . If the tank is 50 m above the ground, and the electric power consumed by the pump is 40 k W , the efficiency of the pump is

(use $g=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2$ and density of water $=1000 \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^3$ )

A.

$30 \%$

B.

$25 \%$

C.

$33 \%$

D.

$40 \%$

2022 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2022 (Online) 20th July Morning Shift

Statement I The slope of kinetic energy-displacement curve of a body in motion will be directly proportional to its acceleration.

Statement II From a height of 15 m , a ball is projected vertically upwards with a velocity of $30 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$. If the ball rises to the same height after hitting the ground, the loss of its energy on hitting the ground is $30 \%$.

Statement III The velocity acquired by a body of mass $m$ after travelling a fixed distance from rest under the action of a constant force is directly proportional to mass $m$.

Which of the following is correct?

A.

Statements I, II and III are true.

B.

Statements I, III are true but statement II is false.

C.

Statement I is true but statements II and III and false.

D.

Statements I, II are true but statement III is false.

2022 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2022 (Online) 20th July Morning Shift

An object is moving in a straight line under the influence of a source of constant power. If $v$ and $t$ are velocity and time respectively, then

A.

$v \propto t^2$

B.

$v \propto t^{1 / 2}$

C.

$v \propto t$

D.

$v \propto t^{3 / 2}$

2022 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2022 (Online) 19th July Morning Shift

A ball of mass 1 kg moves in a straight line with velocity $v=c x^\alpha$, where $c=1$ (SI unit) and $\alpha$ is a constant. If the work done by the net force during its displacement from $x=0$ to $x=4 \mathrm{~m}$ is 128 J , then the $\alpha$ is

A.

1

B.

$3 / 2$

C.

2

D.

$1 / 2$

2022 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2022 (Online) 18th July Morning Shift

The potential energy of an object is $U(x)=\left(5 x^2-4 x^3\right) \mathrm{J}$, where $x$ is the position in metre. The position at which the force becomes zero is

A.

$\frac{1}{2} m$

B.

$\frac{5}{6} \mathrm{~m}$

C.

$\frac{1}{3} \mathrm{~m}$

D.

$\frac{2}{3} m$

2020 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2020 (Online) 14th September Evening Shift

The block starts from rest as shown in the figure. Find the work done by force of 10 N and friction in the time 0 to 4 s . [Take, $g=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2$ ]

TS EAMCET 2020 (Online) 14th September Evening Shift Physics - Work, Energy and Power Question 3 English

A.

$240 \mathrm{~J},-96 \mathrm{~J}$

B.

$250 \mathrm{~J}, 96 \mathrm{~J}$

C.

$240 \mathrm{~J}, 96 \mathrm{~J}$

D.

$250 \mathrm{~J},-96 \mathrm{~J}$

2020 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2020 (Online) 14th September Evening Shift

Under action of force, a 2 kg body moves such that its position $x$ as function of time $t$ is given by $x=\alpha t^2 / 2$, where $x$ is in metre, $t$ is in seconds and $\alpha=1 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2$. The work done by the force in the first two seconds is

A.

4 J

B.

16 J

C.

40 J

D.

2 J

2020 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2020 (Online) 14th September Evening Shift

Identify the incorrect statement.

A.

All conserved quantities are not necessarily scalars.

B.

The law of conservation of energy is valid only in macroscopic domain.

C.

Weak nuclear force operates in the range of $\sim 10^{-16} \mathrm{~m}$.

D.

Laws of nature do not change with time.

2020 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2020 (Online) 14th September Evening Shift

A force acts on a 30 g particle in such a way that the position of the particle as a function of time is given by $x=\alpha t^2$, where $x$ is in metre, $t$ is in seconds and $\alpha=1 \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}^2$. The work done during the first 4 s is

A.

0.96 J

B.

0.45 J

C.

0.49 J

D.

0.53 J

2020 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2020 (Online) 10th September Evening Shift

A force $\mathbf{F}=(2 \hat{\mathbf{i}}+4 \hat{\mathbf{j}}) \mathrm{N}$ is applied on an object of mass $M$. What is the work done by this force in moving the object horizontally along the $X$-axis by 3 m ?

A.

2 J

B.

4 J

C.

6 J

D.

8 J

2020 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2020 (Online) 10th September Evening Shift

A ball of mass $m=1 \mathrm{~kg}$ is thrown from the top of a building with initial velocity $\mathbf{v}=(20 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}) \hat{\mathbf{i}}+(24 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}) \hat{\mathbf{j}}$ at time $t=0$. The change in the potential energy of the ball between $t=0$ and $t=6 \mathrm{~s}$, if the ball does not hit the ground, then (assume, $g=10 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^2$ )

A.

-320 J

B.

-360 J

C.

-380 J

D.

320 J

2020 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2020 (Online) 10th September Morning Shift

When a body is acted upon by a resultant force, then the work done by the resultant force is equal to

A.

its initial kinetic energy

B.

its initial potential energy

C.

change in the kinetic energy

D.

change in the potential energy

2020 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2020 (Online) 10th September Morning Shift

A force acts on a body of mass 10 kg , resulting in its displacement given as $x=\left(\frac{t^3}{25}\right) \mathrm{m}$, where $t$ is the time in seconds. The work done by the force in 5 s is

A.

620 J

B.

333 J

C.

524 J

D.

60 J