Work, Power & Energy
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Q651
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MULTIPLE CORRECT CHOICE TYPE QUESTIONS
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Displacement time graph of a particle moving in a straight line is as shown in figure. From the graph observe that the work done on the block is
A.
positive from 0 to $t_{1}$
B.
negative from $t_{1}$ to $t_{2}$
C.
zero from $t_{2}$ to $t_{3}$
D.
negative from $t_{3}$ to $t_{4}$
Q652
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MULTIPLE CORRECT CHOICE TYPE QUESTIONS
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A Block A is placed on a smooth horizontal surface and a particle C is suspended with the help of light rod from point B of the block as shown. Now both the block A and the particle C are given velocity $v_{0}$ towards left. The block A strikes a fixed wall and suddenly stops. Then, (The rod BC is free to rotate about B)
A.
The smallest velocity $v_{0}$ for which the particle $C$ will swing in a full circle about the point $B$ is $\sqrt{4gl}$ .
B.
The smallest velocity $v_{0}$ for which the particle $C$ will swing in a full circle about the point $B$ is $\sqrt{gl}$ .
C.
Velocity of point C at the highest point of the circle (for the smallest value of $v_{0}$ ) is zero.
D.
Velocity of point C at the highest point of the circle (for the smallest value of $v_{0}$ ) is $\sqrt{gl}$ .
Q653
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MULTIPLE CORRECT CHOICE TYPE QUESTIONS
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A force acting on an object does zero work, if
A.
the force is always perpendicular to its acceleration
B.
the object is stationary but the point of application of the force moves on the object
C.
the force is always perpendicular to its velocity
D.
the object moves in such a way that the point of application of the force remains fixed
Q654
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MULTIPLE CORRECT CHOICE TYPE QUESTIONS
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If the kinetic energy of a body is directly proportional to time $t$ , the magnitude of the force acting on the body is
A.
directly proportional to $\sqrt{t}$
B.
inversely proportional to $\sqrt{t}$
C.
directly proportional to the speed of the body
D.
inversely proportional to the speed of the body
Q655
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MULTIPLE CORRECT CHOICE TYPE QUESTIONS
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A small block of mass m is released from rest from position A inside a smooth hemispherical bowl of radius R as shown in figure. The incorrect statement(s) is/are
A.
Acceleration of block is constant throughout
B.
Acceleration of block at $A$ is $g$
C.
Acceleration of block at B is 3g
D.
Acceleration of block at B is 2g
Q656
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MULTIPLE CORRECT CHOICE TYPE QUESTIONS
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A particle of mass 5 kg moving in the x-y plane has its potential energy given by $U = (-7x + 24y)$ J, where x and y are in metre. The particle is initially at origin and has a velocity $\vec{u} = (14.4\hat{i} + 4.2\hat{j})$ ms $^{-1}$ .
A.
The particle has a speed of $25\mathrm{ms}^{-1}$ at $t = 4\mathrm{s}$ .
B.
The particle has an acceleration of $5 \, ms^{-2}$ .
C.
The acceleration of the particle is perpendicular to its initial velocity.
D.
None of the above is correct.
Q657
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MULTIPLE CORRECT CHOICE TYPE QUESTIONS
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A pendulum of length l is suspended on a flat car that is moving with a velocity u on the horizontal road. If the car is suddenly stopped, then, (assume bob of pendulum does not collide anywhere)
A.
the maximum angle $\theta$ with the initial vertical line through which the pendulum swing is $\sin^{-1}\left[\frac{u}{2\sqrt{gl}}\right]$
B.
the maximum angle $\theta$ with the initial vertical line through which the pendulum swing is $2\sin^{-1}\left[\frac{u}{2\sqrt{gl}}\right]$
C.
if maximum angle is $60^{\circ}$ , l = 5 m and $g = 9.8 \, ms^{-2}$ then the initial speed of car u is $7 \, ms^{-1}$
D.
if maximum angle $\theta$ is $30^{\circ}$ , $l = 5\mathrm{m}$ and $g = 9.8~\mathrm{ms}^{-2}$ , then the initial speed of car $u$ is $6\mathrm{ms}^{-1}$
Q658
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A small spherical ball is suspended through a string of length $l$ . The whole arrangement is placed in a vehicle which is moving with velocity $v$ . Now suddenly the vehicle stops and ball starts moving along a circular path. If tension in the string at the highest point is twice the weight of the ball and $v'$ be the velocity of ball at the highest point, then
A.
$v = \sqrt{5gl}$
B.
$v = \sqrt{7gl}$
C.
$v' = \sqrt{gl}$
D.
$v' = \sqrt{3gl}$
Q659
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MULTIPLE CORRECT CHOICE TYPE QUESTIONS
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One end of a light spring of force constant $k$ is fixed to a wall and the other end is tied to a block placed on a smooth horizontal surface. In a displacement, the work done by the spring is $\frac{1}{2} kx^2$ . The possible case(s) may be
A.
The spring was initially stretched by a distance x and finally was in its natural length.
B.
The spring was initially in its natural length and finally it was compressed by a distance $x$ .
C.
The spring was initially compressed by a distance $x$ and finally was in its natural length.
D.
The spring was initially in its natural length and finally stretched by a distance $x$ .
Q660
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If a particle under the action of a force $F$ has potential energy $U$ then in equilibrium
A.
$F = 0$ and $U = 0$
B.
$F \neq 0$ and $U = 0$
C.
$F = 0$ and $U\neq 0$
D.
$F \neq 0$ and $U \neq 0$
Q661
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MULTIPLE CORRECT CHOICE TYPE QUESTIONS
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A block suspended from a spring is released when the spring is unstretched. Then, which of the following OPTIONS is/are correct?
A.
Block starts oscillating simple harmonically.
B.
Throughout the motion block is accelerated.
C.
Maximum acceleration of block is g.
D.
In the upward motion of block, spring is detached from the block at its mean position, then block will rise to a height greater than from where it was released.
Q662
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MULTIPLE CORRECT CHOICE TYPE QUESTIONS
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The potential energy U, in joule, of a particle of mass 1 kg moving in x-y plane varies as $U = 3x + 4y$ , where $(x, y)$ are the co-ordinates of the particle in metre. If the particle starts from rest from $(6, 4)$ at time t = 0 then
A.
the particle has constant acceleration
B.
the particle has zero acceleration
C.
the speed of particle when it crosses the y-axis is $10 \, ms^{-1}$
D.
co-ordinates of particle at t=1 s are (4.5, 2)
Q663
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A sledge moving over a smooth horizontal surface of ice at a velocity $v_{0}$ drives out on a horizontal road and comes to a halt as shown. The sledge has a length l, mass m and friction between runners and road is $\mu$ .
A.
No work is done by the friction to switch the sledge from ice to the road.
B.
A work of $\frac{1}{2}\mu mgl$ is done against friction while sledge switches completely on to road.
C.
The distance covered by the sledge on the road is $\left(\frac{v_0^2}{2\mu g} -\frac{l}{2}\right)$ .
D.
Total distance moved by the sledge before stopping is $\left(\frac{v_0^2}{2\mu g} +\frac{l}{2}\right)$ .
Q664
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A particle moves in a straight line with constant acceleration under a constant force F. Select the incorrect alternative(s)
A.
power developed by this force varies linearly with time
B.
power developed by this force varies parabolically with time
C.
power developed by this force varies linearly with displacement
D.
power developed by this force varies parabolically with displacement
Q665
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MULTIPLE CORRECT CHOICE TYPE QUESTIONS
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The spring is given a compression $a$ and released. The block of mass $m$ again comes to rest when the spring extends by $b$ . During this process, the work done by the spring on the block is $W$ . If $\mu$ be the coefficient of friction between the block and the surface, then
A.
$W = \frac{1}{2} k (a + b)^{2}$
B.
$W = \frac{1}{2} k \left( a^{2} - b^{2} \right)$
C.
$\mu=\frac{k(a-b)}{2mg}$
D.
$\mu=\frac{k(a+b)}{2mg}$
Q666
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MULTIPLE CORRECT CHOICE TYPE QUESTIONS
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One end of a light spring of force constant $k$ is fixed to a wall and the other end is tied to a block placed on a smooth horizontal surface. For a possible displacement, the work done by the spring is $\frac{1}{2} kx^2$ . The possible case(s) may be
A.
the spring was initially stretched by a distance x and finally was in its natural length
B.
the spring was initially in its natural length and finally it was compressed by a distance $x$
C.
the spring was initially compressed by a distance $x$ and finally was in its natural length
D.
the spring was initially in its natural length and finally stretched by a distance x
Q667
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MULTIPLE CORRECT CHOICE TYPE QUESTIONS
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A ball of mass m is attached to the lower end of a light vertical spring of force constant k. The upper end of the spring is fixed. The ball is released from rest with the spring at its normal length and comes to rest again after descending through a distance x. Then select the correct statement(s).
A.
$x = \frac{mg}{k}$
B.
$x = \frac{2mg}{k}$
C.
The ball will have no acceleration at the position where it has descended through $\frac{x}{2}$ .
D.
The ball will have an upward acceleration equal to g at its lowermost position.
Q668
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MULTIPLE CORRECT CHOICE TYPE QUESTIONS
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The potential energy U for a force field $\vec{F}$ is such that U = -kxy, where k is a constant.
A.
$\vec{F}=ky\hat{i}+kx\hat{j}$
B.
$\vec{F}=kx\hat{i}+ky\hat{j}$
C.
The force $\vec{F}$ is a conservative force
D.
The force $\vec{F}$ is a non-conservative force.
Q669
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During projectile motion, the power due to gravitational force
A.
is constant throughout
B.
varies linearly with time
C.
is positive for complete path
D.
is negative for first half, zero at topmost point and positive for rest half
Q670
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MULTIPLE CORRECT CHOICE TYPE QUESTIONS
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Two blocks A and B having different kinetic energies $K_{A}$ and $K_{B}( > K_{A})$ are released on rough horizontal ground having same coefficient of friction for both the blocks. Then
A.
momentum of B is greater than momentum of A
B.
more work has to be done by friction to stop B
C.
B will travel more distance before stopping
D.
from the given data cannot compare the distances travelled by them before stopping
Q671
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MULTIPLE CORRECT CHOICE TYPE QUESTIONS
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Which of the following can be negative
A.
kinetic energy
B.
potential energy
C.
mechanical energy
D.
energy
Q672
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MULTIPLE CORRECT CHOICE TYPE QUESTIONS
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A force $F = -kx^{3}$ is acting on a block moving along x-axis. Here, k is a positive constant. Work done by this force is
A.
positive in displacing the block from x = 3 to x = 1
B.
positive in displacing the block from x = -1 to x = -3
C.
negative in displacing the block from $x = 3$ to $x = 1$
D.
negative in displacing the block from x = -1 to x = -3
Q673
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MULTIPLE CORRECT CHOICE TYPE QUESTIONS
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Suppose a car is modeled as a cylinder moving with a speed $v$ . If $A$ is the area of cross-section of the car and $\rho$ is the density of air then
A.
power loss due to air resistance is $\frac{1}{2}A\rho v^{3}$
B.
power loss due to air resistance is $A\rho v^{3}$
C.
drag force is $\frac{1}{2} A\rho v^2$
D.
drag force is $A\rho v^{2}$
Q674
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MULTIPLE CORRECT CHOICE TYPE QUESTIONS
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A block is suspended by an ideal spring of force constant $k$ . If the block is pulled down by applying constant force $F$ and if maximum displacement of block from its initial position of rest is $x_0$ then
A.
Increase in energy stored in spring is $kx_0^2$
B.
$x_0 = \frac{3F}{2k}$
C.
$x_0 = \frac{2F}{k}$
D.
Work done by applied force F is $Fx_{0}$
Q675
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REASONING BASED QUESTIONS
MCQ
Statement-1: Under the action of a force of constant magnitude, work done is path independent.
Statement-2: Work done by force of gravity is path independent.
A.
If both statements are TRUE and STATEMENT 2 is the correct explanation of STATEMENT 1.
B.
If both statements are TRUE but STATEMENT 2 is not the correct explanation of STATEMENT 1.
C.
If STATEMENT 1 is TRUE and STATEMENT 2 is FALSE.
D.
If STATEMENT 1 is FALSE but STATEMENT 2 is TRUE.

