Work, Power & Energy
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JEE (Main) Sep. 2020
Q101
Errorless
Critical Thinking
MCQ
Particle A of mass $m_{1}$ moving with velocity $(\sqrt{3}\hat{i}+\hat{j})ms^{-1}$ collides with another particle B of mass $m_{2}$ which is at rest initially. Let $\vec{v}_{1}$ and $\vec{v}_{2}$ be the velocities of particles A and B after collision respectively. If $m_{1}=2m_{2}$ and after collision $\vec{v}_{1}=(\hat{i}+\sqrt{3}\hat{j})ms^{-1}$ , the angle between $\vec{v}_{1}$ and $\vec{v}_{2}$ is
A.
60°
B.
15°
C.
-45°
D.
105°
JEE (Main) Sep. 2020
Q102
Errorless
Graphical Questions
MCQ
A particle is moving unidirectionally on a horizontal plane under the action of a constant power supplying energy source. The displacement (s) - time (t) graph that describes the motion of the particle is (graphs are drawn schematically and are not to scale)
A.
B.
C.
D.
JEE (Main) Sep. 2020
Q103
Errorless
Graphical Questions
MCQ
Consider a force $\vec{F} = -x\hat{i} + y\hat{j}$ . The work done by this force in moving a particle from point A(1,0) to B(0,1) along the line segment is (all quantities are in SI units)
A.
3/2
B.
1
C.
2
D.
1/2
Online September 2020
Q104
Advance
ARCHIVE: JEE MAIN
MCQ
A person pushes a box on a rough horizontal platform surface. He applies a force of 200 N over a distance of 15 m. Thereafter, he gets progressively tired and his applied force reduces linearly with distance to 100 N. The total distance through which the box has been moved is 30 m. What is the work done by the person during the total movement of the box?
A.
5690 J
B.
5250 J
C.
3280 J
D.
2780 J
Online September 2020
Q105
Advance
ARCHIVE: JEE MAIN
MCQ
If the potential energy between two molecules is given by $U = -\frac{A}{r^6} + \frac{B}{r^{12}}$ , then at equilibrium, separation between molecules, and the potential energy are
A.
$\left(\frac{B}{A}\right)^{\frac{1}{6}}, 0$
B.
$\left(\frac{B}{2A}\right)^{\frac{1}{6}}, -\frac{A^2}{2B}$
C.
$\left(\frac{2B}{A}\right)^{\frac{1}{6}}, -\frac{A^2}{4B}$
D.
$\left(\frac{2B}{A}\right)^{\frac{1}{6}}, -\frac{A^2}{2B}$
Online September 2020
Q106
Advance
ARCHIVE: JEE MAIN
MCQ
A particle is moving unidirectionally on a horizontal plane under the action of a constant power supplying energy source. The displacement $(s)$ time $(t)$ graph that describes the motion of the particle is (Graphs are drawn schematically and are not to scale)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Online September 2020
Q107
Advance
ARCHIVE: JEE MAIN
Numerical
A body of mass 2 kg is driven by an engine delivering a constant power $1 \, Js^{-1}$ . The body starts from rest and moves in a straight line. After 9 second, the body has moved a distance ..... (in metre).
Correct Answer: 18
Explanation:

Since, $P =$ constant, so from Work-Energy Theorem,
$\mathrm{weget} W = \frac {1}{2} m v ^ {2}. \mathrm{Also}, W = P t$
$\begin{array}{r l} \Rightarrow & K = P t = \frac {1}{2} m v ^ {2} \mathrm{i.e.,} v = \sqrt {\frac {2 P t}{m}} \\ \Rightarrow & v = \frac {d x}{d t} = \sqrt {\frac {2 P t}{m}} = \sqrt {\frac {2 P}{m}} t ^ {1 / 2} \\ \Rightarrow & x = \int d x = \sqrt {\frac {2 P}{m}} \int_ {0} ^ {t} t ^ {1 / 2} d t = \frac {2}{3} \sqrt {\frac {2 P}{m}} t ^ {3 / 2} \\ \Rightarrow & x = \frac {2}{3} \sqrt {\frac {2 (1)}{2}} (9) ^ {3 / 2} = \frac {2}{3} (1) (2 7) = 1 8 \mathrm{m} \end{array}$
Hence, the correct answer is (18).
Online September 2020
Q108
Advance
ARCHIVE: JEE MAIN
Numerical
A cricket ball of mass 0.15 kg is thrown vertically up by a bowling machine so that it rises to a maximum height of 20 m after leaving the machine. If the part pushing the ball applies a constant force F on the ball and moves horizontally a distance of 0.2 m while launching the ball, the value of F (in N) is ..... $g = 10 \text{ ms}^{-2}$
Correct Answer: 150
Explanation:
$\begin{array}{r l} & {\mathrm{Since,} W _ {F} = \frac {1}{2} m v ^ {2} = m g h} \\ & {\Rightarrow F s = m g h} \\ & {\Rightarrow F (0. 2) = (0. 1 5) (1 0) (2 0)} \\ & {\Rightarrow F = 1 5 0 \mathrm{N}} \end{array}$
Hence, the correct answer is (150).
Hence, the correct answer is (150).
Online September 2020
Q109
Advance
ARCHIVE: JEE MAIN
Numerical
A small block starts slipping down from a point B on an inclined plane AB, which is making an angle $\theta$ with the horizontal section BC is smooth and the remaining section CA is rough with a coefficient of friction $\mu$ . It is found that the block comes to rest as it reaches the bottom (point A) of the inclined plane. If BC = 2AC, the coefficient of friction is given by $\mu = k \tan \theta$ . The value of k is .....
Correct Answer: 3
Explanation:
Applying Work-Energy Theorem, we get

$m g \sin \theta (A C + 2 A C) - (\mu m g \cos \theta) A C = 0$
$\Rightarrow \quad \mu = 3 \tan \theta$
$\Rightarrow k = 3$
Hence, the correct answer is (3).

$m g \sin \theta (A C + 2 A C) - (\mu m g \cos \theta) A C = 0$
$\Rightarrow \quad \mu = 3 \tan \theta$
$\Rightarrow k = 3$
Hence, the correct answer is (3).
Online January 2020
Q110
Advance
ARCHIVE: JEE MAIN
MCQ
An elevator in a building can carry a maximum of 10 persons, with the average mass of each person being 68 kg. The mass of the elevator itself is 920 kg and it moves with a constant speed $3 \, ms^{-1}$ . The frictional force opposing the motion is 6000 N. If the elevator is moving up with its full capacity, the power delivered by the motor to the elevator ( $g = 10 \, ms^{-2}$ ) must be at least
A.
56300 W
B.
48000 W
C.
66000 W
D.
62360 W
Online January 2020
Q111
Advance
ARCHIVE: JEE MAIN
MCQ
Consider a force $\vec{F} = -x\hat{i} + y\hat{j}$ . The work done by this force in moving a particle from point $A(1,0)$ to $B(0,1)$ along the line segment shown is .... (All quantities are in SI units)
A.
$\frac{3}{2}$
B.
1
C.
2
D.
$\frac{1}{2}$
Online January 2020
Q112
Advance
ARCHIVE: JEE MAIN
Numerical
A 60 HP electric motor lifts an elevator having a maximum total load capacity of 2000 kg. If the frictional force on the elevator is 4000 N, the speed of the elevator at full load is close to .... ms $^{-1}$ . Take 1 HP = 746 W and g = 10 ms $^{-2}$ .
Correct Answer: 1.9
Explanation:
Let the elevator be moving up with a constant speed v. Then frictional force f will be downwards. So, tension in the cable is

T = 2 0 0 0 g + f = 2 0 0 0 + 4 0 0 0
$\Rightarrow T = 2 4 0 0 0 \mathrm{N}$
Power of the electric motor of the elevator is
P = F v = T v
$\Rightarrow 6 0 \times 7 4 6 = (2 4 0 0 0) v$
$\Rightarrow v = \frac {6 0 \times 7 4 6}{2 4 0 0 0} = 1. 8 6 5 \approx 1. 9 \mathrm{ms} ^ {- 1}$
Hence, the correct answer is (1.9).

T = 2 0 0 0 g + f = 2 0 0 0 + 4 0 0 0
$\Rightarrow T = 2 4 0 0 0 \mathrm{N}$
Power of the electric motor of the elevator is
P = F v = T v
$\Rightarrow 6 0 \times 7 4 6 = (2 4 0 0 0) v$
$\Rightarrow v = \frac {6 0 \times 7 4 6}{2 4 0 0 0} = 1. 8 6 5 \approx 1. 9 \mathrm{ms} ^ {- 1}$
Hence, the correct answer is (1.9).
Online January 2020
Q113
Advance
ARCHIVE: JEE MAIN
Numerical
A particle (m = 1 kg) slides down a frictionless track (AOC) starting from rest at a point A (height 2 m). After reaching C, the particle continues to move freely in air as a projectile. When it reaches its highest point P (height 1 m), the kinetic energy of the particle (in J) is ..... (Figure drawn is schematic and not to scale, take $g = 10 \, ms^{-2}$ )
Correct Answer: 10
Explanation:
Applying Law of Conservation of Mechanical Energy between A and B, we get
$\begin{array}{l l} & U _ {A} + K _ {A} = U _ {B} + K _ {B} \\ \Rightarrow & m g (2) = m g (1) + K _ {2} \\ \Rightarrow & K _ {2} = m g = 1 0 \mathrm{J} \\ \text { Hence,the correct answer is(10). } \end{array}$
$\begin{array}{l l} & U _ {A} + K _ {A} = U _ {B} + K _ {B} \\ \Rightarrow & m g (2) = m g (1) + K _ {2} \\ \Rightarrow & K _ {2} = m g = 1 0 \mathrm{J} \\ \text { Hence,the correct answer is(10). } \end{array}$
2020
Q114
Advance
ARCHIVE: JEE ADVANCED
MSQ
JEE (Advanced) 2020
A student skates up a ramp makes an angle $30^{\circ}$ with the horizontal. He/she starts (as shown in Figure) at the bottom of the ramp with speed $v_{0}$ and wants to turn around over a semicircular path xyz of radius R during which he/she reaches a maximum height h (at point y) from the ground as shown in Figure. Assume that the energy loss is negligible and the force required for this turn at the highest point is provided by his/her weight only. Then (g is the acceleration due to gravity)
A.
$v_{0}^{2}-2gh=\frac{1}{2}gR$
B.
$v_{0}^{2}-2gh=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}gR$
C.
the centripetal force required at points x and z is zero
D.
the centripetal force required is maximum at points $x$ and $z$
JEE (Advanced) 2019
Q115
Allen
JEE Advanced PYQ
Numerical
A particle is moved along a path AB-BC-CD-DE-EF-FA, as shown in figure, in presence of a force $\vec{F} = (\alpha y\hat{i} + 2\alpha x\hat{j})N$ , where $x$ and $y$ are in meter and $\alpha = -1 N/m^{-1}$ . The work done on the particle by this force $\vec{F}$ will be __ Joule.
Correct Answer: 0.75
Explanation:
Ans. (C)
Applying WET
$- m g (h + R) = \frac {1}{2} m v _ {B} ^ {2} - \frac {1}{2} m v _ {0} ^ {2}$
Considering motion from B to C
$v _ {B} \times \sqrt {\frac {2 R}{g}} = d \Rightarrow v _ {B} = d \sqrt {\frac {g}{2 R}}$
Putting in equation (i) we get option (C).
Applying WET
$- m g (h + R) = \frac {1}{2} m v _ {B} ^ {2} - \frac {1}{2} m v _ {0} ^ {2}$
Considering motion from B to C
$v _ {B} \times \sqrt {\frac {2 R}{g}} = d \Rightarrow v _ {B} = d \sqrt {\frac {g}{2 R}}$
Putting in equation (i) we get option (C).
JEE (Main) Jan. 2019
Q116
Errorless
Critical Thinking
MCQ
A force acts on a 2kg object so that its position is given as a function of time as $x = 3t^{2} + 5$ . What is the work done by this force in first 5 seconds
A.
850 J
B.
900 J
C.
950 J
D.
875 J
JEE (Main) Jan. 2019
Q117
Errorless
Critical Thinking
MCQ
Three blocks A, B and C are lying on a smooth horizontal surface, as shown in the figure. A and B have equal masses, m while C has mass M. Block A is given an brutal speed v towards B due to which it collides with B perfectly inelastically. The combined mass collides with C, also perfectly inelastically $\frac{5}{6}th$ of the initial kinetic energy is lost in whole process. What is value of M/m
A.
4
B.
5
C.
3
D.
2
JEE (Main) Jan. 2019
Q118
Errorless
Critical Thinking
MCQ
A piece of wood of mass 0.03 kg is dropped from the top of a 100 m height building. At the same time, a bullet of mass 0.02 kg if fired vertically upward, with a velocity $100 \, ms^{-1}$ , from the ground. The bullet gets embedded in the wood. Then the maximum height to which the combined system reaches above the top of the building before falling below is $(g = 10 \, ms^{-2})$
A.
30 m
B.
10 m
C.
40 m
D.
20 m
JEE (Main) Jan. 2019
Q119
Errorless
Critical Thinking
MCQ
A block of mass m is kept on a platform which starts from rest with constant acceleration g/2 upward, as shown in fig. Work done by normal reaction on block in time t is
A.
Zero
B.
$\frac{3mg^{2}t^{2}}{8}$
C.
$-\frac{mg^{2}t^{2}}{8}$
D.
$\frac{mg^{2}t^{2}}{8}$
JEE (Main) Jan. 2019
Q120
Errorless
Critical Thinking
MCQ
A particle which is experiencing a force, given by $\vec{F} = 3\vec{i} - 12\vec{j}$ , undergoes a displacement of $\vec{d} = 4\vec{i}$ . If the particle had a kinetic energy of $3J$ at the beginning of the displacement, what is its kinetic energy at the end of the displacement
A.
$15J$
B.
$10J$
C.
$12J$
D.
$9J$
JEE (Main) Jan. 2019, June 2022
Q121
Errorless
Critical Thinking
MCQ
A body of mass 1 kg falls freely from a height of 100 m on a platform of mass 3 kg which is mounted on a spring having spring constant $k = 1.25 \times 10^{6} N/m$ . The body sticks to the platform and the spring's maximum compression is found to be x. Given that $g = 10 ms^{-2}$ , the value of x will be close to
A.
2 cm
B.
8 cm
C.
80 cm
D.
40 cm
JEE (Main) Jan. 2019
Q122
Errorless
Critical Thinking
MCQ
An alpha-particle of mass m suffers 1-dimensional elastic collision with a nucleus at rest of unknown mass. It is scattered directly backwards losing, 64% of its initial kinetic energy. The mass of the nucleus
A.
4 m
B.
3.5 m
C.
2 m
D.
1.5 m
JEE (Main) April 2019
Q123
Errorless
Critical Thinking
MCQ
A body of mass $m_{1}$ moving with an unknown velocity of $v_{1}\hat{i}$ , undergoes a collinear collision with a body of mass $m_{2}$ moving with a velocity $v_{2}\hat{i}$ . After collision, $m_{1}$ and $m_{2}$ move with velocities of $v_{3}\hat{i}$ and $v_{4}\hat{i}$ , respectively. If $m_{2}=0.5m_{1}$ and $v_{3}=0.5v_{1}$ , then $v_{1}$ is
A.
$v_{4}-\frac{v_{2}}{4}$
B.
$v_{4}-\frac{v_{2}}{2}$
C.
$v_{4}-v_{2}$
D.
$v_{4}+v_{2}$
JEE (Main) April 2019
Q124
Errorless
Critical Thinking
MCQ
A uniform cable of mass ‘M’ and length ‘L’ is placed on a horizontal surface such that its $\left(\frac{1}{n}\right)^{th}$ part is hanging below the edge of the surface. To lift the hanging part of the cable up to the surface, the work done should be
A.
$\frac{MgL}{n^{2}}$
B.
$\frac{MgL}{2n^{2}}$
C.
$\frac{2MgL}{n^{2}}$
D.
nMgL
JEE (Main) April 2019
Q125
Errorless
Critical Thinking
MCQ
A particle of mass ‘m’ is moving with speed ‘2v’ and collides with a mass ‘2m’ moving with speed ‘v’ in the same direction. After collision, the first mass is stopped completely while the second one splits into two particles each of mass ‘m’, which move at angle $45^{\circ}$ with respect to the original direction. The speed of each of the moving particle will be
A.
$v/(2\sqrt{2})$
B.
$2\sqrt{2}v$
C.
$\sqrt{2}v$
D.
$v/\sqrt{2}$







