Kinematics-1D
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Q1
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23 Jul 2026
Concept: Displacement is a vector quantity defined as the shortest distance between the initial and final position. If motion occurs along two perpendicular axes, taking East along the positive x-axis and North along the positive y-axis, the displacement vector is given by $\vec{r} = x\hat{i} + y\hat{j}$. Its magnitude is calculated using the Pythagorean theorem:
$\vert{}\vec{r}\vert{} = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2}$
A man goes 10 m towards North, then 20 m towards East then displacement is
$\vert{}\vec{r}\vert{} = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2}$
A.
22.5 m
B.
25 m
C.
25.5 m
D.
30 m
Q2
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23 Jul 2026
Concept: Distance is the actual path length covered by a body, which for one-fourth of a circular arc of radius $r$ is given by $s = \frac{2\pi r}{4} = \frac{\pi r}{2}$.
Displacement is the shortest straight line vector joining the initial position to the final position. In vector form, taking the center as origin, initial position $\vec{r}_{OA} = r\hat{i}$ and final position $\vec{r}_{OB} = r\hat{j}$, displacement $\vec{s} = \vec{r}_{OB} - \vec{r}_{OA} = r\hat{j} - r\hat{i}$. Its magnitude is $\vert{}\vec{s}\vert{} = \sqrt{r^2 + r^2} = r\sqrt{2}$.
A body moves over one fourth of a circular arc in a circle of radius $r$. The magnitude of distance travelled and displacement will be respectively
Displacement is the shortest straight line vector joining the initial position to the final position. In vector form, taking the center as origin, initial position $\vec{r}_{OA} = r\hat{i}$ and final position $\vec{r}_{OB} = r\hat{j}$, displacement $\vec{s} = \vec{r}_{OB} - \vec{r}_{OA} = r\hat{j} - r\hat{i}$. Its magnitude is $\vert{}\vec{s}\vert{} = \sqrt{r^2 + r^2} = r\sqrt{2}$.
A.
$\frac{\pi r}{2}, r\sqrt{2}$
B.
$\frac{\pi r}{4}, r$
C.
$\pi r, \frac{r}{\sqrt{2}}$
D.
$\pi r, r$
Q3
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: When a wheel of radius $R$ rolls forward without slipping by half a revolution, the horizontal displacement of the point in contact with the ground is equal to half the circumference of the wheel, $x = \pi R$. Simultaneously, the point rotates to the top of the wheel, undergoing a vertical displacement equal to the diameter of the wheel, $y = 2R$. The net displacement vector is $\vec{S} = (\pi R)\hat{i} + (2R)\hat{j}$, and its magnitude is given by the Pythagorean theorem:
$S = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2} = \sqrt{(\pi R)^2 + (2R)^2} = R\sqrt{\pi^2 + 4}$
The displacement of the point of the wheel initially in contact with the ground, when the wheel rolls forward half a revolution will be (radius of the wheel is $R$) from the image given below
$S = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2} = \sqrt{(\pi R)^2 + (2R)^2} = R\sqrt{\pi^2 + 4}$
A.
$\frac{R}{\sqrt{\pi^2 + 4}}$
B.
$R\sqrt{\pi^2 + 4}$
C.
$2\pi R$
D.
$\pi R$
Q4
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Average speed is defined as the total distance travelled divided by the total time taken for the journey:
$v_{av} = \frac{\text{Total distance}}{\text{Total time}} = \frac{x}{t_1 + t_2}$
Where the time taken for each section is calculated using $t = \frac{\text{distance}}{\text{speed}}$.
If a car covers $2/5\text{th}$ of the total distance with $v_1$ speed and $3/5\text{th}$ distance with $v_2$ then average speed is from the image given below
$v_{av} = \frac{\text{Total distance}}{\text{Total time}} = \frac{x}{t_1 + t_2}$
Where the time taken for each section is calculated using $t = \frac{\text{distance}}{\text{speed}}$.
A.
$\frac{1}{2}\sqrt{v_1 v_2}$
B.
$\frac{v_1 + v_2}{2}$
C.
$\frac{2 v_1 v_2}{v_1 + v_2}$
D.
$\frac{5 v_1 v_2}{3 v_1 + 2 v_2}$
Q5
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Average velocity is defined as the total displacement divided by total time:
$v_{av} = \frac{\Delta r}{\Delta t}$
When an object starts and ends its journey at the same position, its net displacement is zero ($\Delta r = 0$), making its average velocity zero. However, speed is the rate of total distance covered over time, which increases as long as the object continues moving.
A car accelerated from initial position and then returned at initial point, then
$v_{av} = \frac{\Delta r}{\Delta t}$
When an object starts and ends its journey at the same position, its net displacement is zero ($\Delta r = 0$), making its average velocity zero. However, speed is the rate of total distance covered over time, which increases as long as the object continues moving.
A.
Velocity is zero but speed increases
B.
Speed is zero but velocity increases
C.
Both speed and velocity increase
D.
Both speed and velocity decrease
Q6
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Average speed is defined as the total distance covered divided by the total time taken for a given interval of time:
$v_{av} = \frac{\text{Total distance}}{\text{Total time}}$
Time required to travel a distance $d$ at speed $v$ is given by $t = \frac{d}{v}$.
A man walks on a straight road from his home to a market 2.5 km away with a speed of 5 km/h. Finding the market closed, he instantly turns and walks back home with a speed of 7.5 km/h. The average speed of the man over the interval of time 0 to 40 min. is equal to
$v_{av} = \frac{\text{Total distance}}{\text{Total time}}$
Time required to travel a distance $d$ at speed $v$ is given by $t = \frac{d}{v}$.
A.
5 km/h
B.
$\frac{25}{4}$ km/h
C.
$\frac{30}{4}$ km/h
D.
$\frac{45}{8}$ km/h
Q7
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Instantaneous velocity is the time derivative of displacement, given by $v = \frac{dx}{dt}$.
To find the displacement when velocity is zero, first express $x$ as a function of $t$, differentiate it to find the velocity expression $v(t)$, set $v(t) = 0$ to determine the time $t$, and then substitute that time back into the displacement equation $x(t)$.
The relation $3t = \sqrt{3x} + 6$ describes the displacement of a particle in one direction where $x$ is in metres and $t$ in sec. The displacement, when velocity is zero, is
To find the displacement when velocity is zero, first express $x$ as a function of $t$, differentiate it to find the velocity expression $v(t)$, set $v(t) = 0$ to determine the time $t$, and then substitute that time back into the displacement equation $x(t)$.
A.
24 metres
B.
12 metres
C.
5 metres
D.
Zero
Q8
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Instantaneous velocity is defined as the rate of change of position vector/displacement with respect to time. Mathematically, it is the first derivative of the position function $x(t)$ with respect to time $t$:
$v = \frac{dx}{dt}$
The motion of a particle is described by the equation $x = a + bt^2$ where $a = 15\text{ cm}$ and $b = 3\text{ cm}$. Its instantaneous velocity at time $3\text{ sec}$ will be
$v = \frac{dx}{dt}$
A.
$36\text{ cm/sec}$
B.
$18\text{ cm/sec}$
C.
$16\text{ cm/sec}$
D.
$32\text{ cm/sec}$
Q9
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Average speed is defined as the total distance covered divided by the total time taken for the journey:
$v_{av} = \frac{\text{Total distance travelled}}{\text{Total time taken}}$
Distance covered in a given interval is calculated using $d = v \times t$.
A train has a speed of 60 km/h for the first one hour and 40 km/h for the next half hour. Its average speed in km/h is
$v_{av} = \frac{\text{Total distance travelled}}{\text{Total time taken}}$
Distance covered in a given interval is calculated using $d = v \times t$.
A.
50
B.
53.33
C.
48
D.
70
Q10
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Average speed for a journey split into equal distance intervals is calculated using the total distance divided by the total time taken:
$v_{av} = \frac{\text{Total distance}}{\text{Total time}} = \frac{d_1 + d_2}{\frac{d_1}{v_1} + \frac{d_2}{v_2}}$
When the total distance is divided into two equal parts ($d_1 = d_2 = \frac{d}{2}$), the average speed is the harmonic mean of the two speeds:
$v_{av} = \frac{2 v_1 v_2}{v_1 + v_2}$
A person completes half of its his journey with speed $v_1$ and rest half with speed $v_2$. The average speed of the person is
$v_{av} = \frac{\text{Total distance}}{\text{Total time}} = \frac{d_1 + d_2}{\frac{d_1}{v_1} + \frac{d_2}{v_2}}$
When the total distance is divided into two equal parts ($d_1 = d_2 = \frac{d}{2}$), the average speed is the harmonic mean of the two speeds:
$v_{av} = \frac{2 v_1 v_2}{v_1 + v_2}$
A.
$v = \frac{v_1 + v_2}{2}$
B.
$v = \frac{2 v_1 v_2}{v_1 + v_2}$
C.
$v = \frac{v_1 v_2}{v_1 + v_2}$
D.
$v = \sqrt{v_1 v_2}$
Q11
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Average speed is defined as total distance covered divided by total time taken:
$v_{av} = \frac{\text{Total distance}}{\text{Total time}} = \frac{x}{t_1 + t_2}$
Where the time for each segment is given by $t = \frac{\text{distance}}{\text{speed}}$.
A car moving on a straight road covers one third of the distance with 20 km/hr and the rest with 60 km/hr. The average speed is
$v_{av} = \frac{\text{Total distance}}{\text{Total time}} = \frac{x}{t_1 + t_2}$
Where the time for each segment is given by $t = \frac{\text{distance}}{\text{speed}}$.
A.
40 km/hr
B.
80 km/hr
C.
$46\frac{2}{3}$ km/hr
D.
36 km/hr
Q12
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Acceleration is defined as the time rate of change of velocity, which in turn is the time rate of change of displacement.
Velocity $v = \frac{ds}{dt}$
Acceleration $a = \frac{dv}{dt} = \frac{d^2s}{dt^2}$
The displacement of a particle, moving in a straight line, is given by $s = 2t^2 + 2t + 4$ where $s$ is in metres and $t$ in seconds. The acceleration of the particle is
Velocity $v = \frac{ds}{dt}$
Acceleration $a = \frac{dv}{dt} = \frac{d^2s}{dt^2}$
A.
$2\text{ m/s}^2$
B.
$4\text{ m/s}^2$
C.
$6\text{ m/s}^2$
D.
$8\text{ m/s}^2$
Q13
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Acceleration is defined as the second derivative of the position function $x(t)$ with respect to time $t$:
$a = \frac{dv}{dt} = \frac{d^2x}{dt^2}$
To find the time when acceleration is zero, set $a(t) = 0$ and solve for $t$.
The position $x$ of a particle varies with time $t$ as $x = at^2 - bt^3$. The acceleration of the particle will be zero at time $t$ equal to
$a = \frac{dv}{dt} = \frac{d^2x}{dt^2}$
To find the time when acceleration is zero, set $a(t) = 0$ and solve for $t$.
A.
$\frac{a}{b}$
B.
$\frac{2a}{3b}$
C.
$\frac{a}{3b}$
D.
Zero
Q14
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Instantaneous velocity is the time derivative of displacement ($v = \frac{dy}{dt}$) and instantaneous acceleration is the time derivative of velocity ($a = \frac{dv}{dt}$).
Initial velocity and initial acceleration refer to the values of velocity and acceleration evaluated at time $t = 0$.
The displacement of the particle is given by $y = a + bt + ct^2 - dt^4$. The initial velocity and acceleration are respectively
Initial velocity and initial acceleration refer to the values of velocity and acceleration evaluated at time $t = 0$.
A.
$b, -4d$
B.
$-b, 2c$
C.
$b, 2c$
D.
$2c, -4d$
Q15
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Retardation is negative acceleration. Acceleration $a$ is given by $a = \frac{dv}{dt} = v \frac{dv}{dx}$.
By differentiating time with respect to distance $\frac{dt}{dx}$, we get the reciprocal of velocity: $v = \left(\frac{dt}{dx}\right)^{-1}$. Retardation is then equal to $-a$.
The relation between time $t$ and distance $x$ is $t = \alpha x^2 + \beta x$, where $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are constants. The retardation is ($v$ is the velocity)
By differentiating time with respect to distance $\frac{dt}{dx}$, we get the reciprocal of velocity: $v = \left(\frac{dt}{dx}\right)^{-1}$. Retardation is then equal to $-a$.
A.
$2\alpha v^3$
B.
$2\beta v^3$
C.
$2\alpha\beta v^3$
D.
$2\beta^2 v^3$
Q16
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Displacement $x$ as a function of time $t$ for constant acceleration is given by $x \propto t^2$ or $x = K t^2$, where $K$ is a constant.
Acceleration is the second time derivative of displacement:
$a = \frac{d^2 x}{d t^2}$
If the second derivative is a constant (independent of time), the particle moves with uniform acceleration.
If displacement of a particle is directly proportional to the square of time. Then particle is moving with
Acceleration is the second time derivative of displacement:
$a = \frac{d^2 x}{d t^2}$
If the second derivative is a constant (independent of time), the particle moves with uniform acceleration.
A.
Uniform acceleration
B.
Variable acceleration
C.
Uniform velocity
D.
Variable acceleration but uniform velocity
Q17
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Average acceleration is defined as the change in velocity divided by the total time taken:
$\vec{a}_{av} = \frac{\Delta\vec{v}}{\Delta t} = \frac{\vec{v}_2 - \vec{v}_1}{\Delta t}$
The magnitude of the change in velocity for two orthogonal vectors is calculated using:
$\Delta v = \sqrt{v_1^2 + v_2^2 - 2v_1v_2\cos(90^\circ)} = \sqrt{v_1^2 + v_2^2}$
The direction of $\Delta\vec{v} = \vec{v}_2 - \vec{v}_1$ is determined by adding vector $\vec{v}_2$ (North) and vector $-\vec{v}_1$ (West), which points North-West.
A particle is moving eastwards with velocity of 5 m/s. In 10 sec the velocity changes to 5 m/s northwards. The average acceleration in this time is from the image given below
$\vec{a}_{av} = \frac{\Delta\vec{v}}{\Delta t} = \frac{\vec{v}_2 - \vec{v}_1}{\Delta t}$
The magnitude of the change in velocity for two orthogonal vectors is calculated using:
$\Delta v = \sqrt{v_1^2 + v_2^2 - 2v_1v_2\cos(90^\circ)} = \sqrt{v_1^2 + v_2^2}$
The direction of $\Delta\vec{v} = \vec{v}_2 - \vec{v}_1$ is determined by adding vector $\vec{v}_2$ (North) and vector $-\vec{v}_1$ (West), which points North-West.
A.
Zero
B.
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\text{ m/s}^2$ toward north-west
C.
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\text{ m/s}^2$ toward north-east
D.
$\frac{1}{2}\text{ m/s}^2$ toward north-west
Q18
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Position $x$ is obtained by integrating velocity with respect to time:
$x = \int v \, dt$
Instantaneous acceleration $a$ is the time derivative of velocity:
$a = \frac{dv}{dt}$
First solve for the time $t$ when position $x = 2\text{ m}$, and then calculate the acceleration at that instant.
A body starts from the origin and moves along the x-axis such that velocity at any instant is given by $(4t^3 - 2t)$, where $t$ is in second and velocity is in m/s. What is the acceleration of the particle, when it is 2m from the origin?
$x = \int v \, dt$
Instantaneous acceleration $a$ is the time derivative of velocity:
$a = \frac{dv}{dt}$
First solve for the time $t$ when position $x = 2\text{ m}$, and then calculate the acceleration at that instant.
A.
$28\text{ m/s}^2$
B.
$22\text{ m/s}^2$
C.
$12\text{ m/s}^2$
D.
$10\text{ m/s}^2$
Q19
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity over time:
$\vec{a} = \frac{\Delta \vec{v}}{t} = \frac{\vec{v}_2 - \vec{v}_1}{t}$
When the direction of motion reverses, the final velocity vector is taken as negative relative to the initial velocity vector.
A body of mass 10 kg is moving with a constant velocity of 10 m/s. When a constant force acts for 4 sec on it, it moves with a velocity 2 m/sec in the opposite direction. The acceleration produced in it is
$\vec{a} = \frac{\Delta \vec{v}}{t} = \frac{\vec{v}_2 - \vec{v}_1}{t}$
When the direction of motion reverses, the final velocity vector is taken as negative relative to the initial velocity vector.
A.
$3\text{ m/s}^2$
B.
$-3\text{ m/s}^2$
C.
$0.3\text{ m/s}^2$
D.
$-0.3\text{ m/s}^2$
Q20
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Average velocity over time intervals is given by $v = \frac{\Delta x}{\Delta t}$.
If the velocity increases continuously over successive equal time intervals, the motion is accelerated. If the rate of change of velocity (acceleration) is constant, it is uniformly accelerated; otherwise, it is non-uniformly accelerated.
The position of a particle moving along the x-axis at certain times is given below from the image given below:If the velocity increases continuously over successive equal time intervals, the motion is accelerated. If the rate of change of velocity (acceleration) is constant, it is uniformly accelerated; otherwise, it is non-uniformly accelerated.
$t (s)$: 0, 1, 2, 3$x (m)$: -2, 0, 6, 16
Which of the following describes the motion correctly
A.
Uniform, accelerated
B.
Uniform, decelerated
C.
Non-uniform, accelerated
D.
There is not enough data for generalisation
Q21
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Uniform motion means a body travels equal distances in equal intervals of time along a straight line, which implies a constant velocity.
In a distance-time ($s-t$) graph, the slope of the curve represents speed ($v = \frac{ds}{dt}$).
A straight line inclined to the time axis indicates a constant slope, which signifies uniform speed or uniform motion.
Which of the following graph represents uniform motion from the image given below
In a distance-time ($s-t$) graph, the slope of the curve represents speed ($v = \frac{ds}{dt}$).
A straight line inclined to the time axis indicates a constant slope, which signifies uniform speed or uniform motion.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Q22
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: The velocity of a particle from a displacement-time graph is given by the slope of the straight line inclined to the time axis:
$v = \tan\theta$
where $\theta$ is the angle made by the displacement-time line with the time axis.
The displacement-time graph for two particles $A$ and $B$ are straight lines inclined at angles of $30^\circ$ and $60^\circ$ with the time axis. The ratio of velocities of $v_A : v_B$ is
$v = \tan\theta$
where $\theta$ is the angle made by the displacement-time line with the time axis.
A.
$1 : 2$
B.
$1 : \sqrt{3}$
C.
$\sqrt{3} : 1$
D.
$1 : 3$
Q23
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Velocity from a position-time graph is given by the slope of the graph measured relative to the time axis:
$v = \tan\theta$
where $\theta$ is the angle made by the straight line with the time axis. If the angle given in the diagram is measured relative to the displacement axis ($\theta_{\text{disp}}$), the angle with respect to the time axis is $\theta = 90^\circ - \theta_{\text{disp}}$.
From the image given below find out the velocity of a moving body
$v = \tan\theta$
where $\theta$ is the angle made by the straight line with the time axis. If the angle given in the diagram is measured relative to the displacement axis ($\theta_{\text{disp}}$), the angle with respect to the time axis is $\theta = 90^\circ - \theta_{\text{disp}}$.
A.
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\text{ m/s}$
B.
$3\text{ m/s}$
C.
$\sqrt{3}\text{ m/s}$
D.
$\frac{1}{3}\text{ m/s}$
Q24
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Average velocity over a given time interval is defined as total displacement divided by total time elapsed:
$v_{av} = \frac{\text{Total displacement}}{\text{Total time}} = \frac{x_f - x_i}{t_f - t_i}$
where $x_i$ is the initial position at time $t_i$ and $x_f$ is the final position at time $t_f$.
The diagram shows the displacement-time graph for a particle moving in a straight line from the image given below. The average velocity for the interval $t = 0, t = 5$ is
$v_{av} = \frac{\text{Total displacement}}{\text{Total time}} = \frac{x_f - x_i}{t_f - t_i}$
where $x_i$ is the initial position at time $t_i$ and $x_f$ is the final position at time $t_f$.
A.
$0$
B.
$6\text{ ms}^{-1}$
C.
$-2\text{ ms}^{-1}$
D.
$2\text{ ms}^{-1}$
Q25
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Speed is given by the absolute magnitude of the slope of the displacement-time graph:
$\text{Speed} = \left\vert{} \frac{\Delta s}{\Delta t} \right\vert{}$
where $\Delta s$ is the change in displacement and $\Delta t$ is the time interval.
Figure shows the displacement time graph of a body from the image given below. What is the ratio of the speed in the first second and that in the next two seconds
$\text{Speed} = \left\vert{} \frac{\Delta s}{\Delta t} \right\vert{}$
where $\Delta s$ is the change in displacement and $\Delta t$ is the time interval.
A.
$1 : 2$
B.
$1 : 3$
C.
$3 : 1$
D.
$2 : 1$
Q26
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: When air resistance is considered, during upward motion, both gravity and viscous retardation act downwards, giving net retardation $a_{up} = g + a$.
During downward motion, air resistance acts upwards, opposing gravity, giving net acceleration $a_{down} = g - a$.
Since $a_{up} > a_{down}$, the slope (rate of change of speed with time) during the ascent is steeper than during the descent.
A ball is thrown vertically upwards. Which of the following plots represents the speed-time graph of the ball during its flight if the air resistance is not ignored from the image given below
During downward motion, air resistance acts upwards, opposing gravity, giving net acceleration $a_{down} = g - a$.
Since $a_{up} > a_{down}$, the slope (rate of change of speed with time) during the ascent is steeper than during the descent.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Q27
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Acceleration is given by the slope of the speed-time graph:
$a = \frac{\Delta v}{\Delta t}$
The maximum acceleration corresponds to the segment of the speed-time graph with the steepest positive slope.
A train moves from one station to another in 2 hours time. Its speed-time graph during this motion is shown in the figure from the image given below. The maximum acceleration during the journey is
$a = \frac{\Delta v}{\Delta t}$
The maximum acceleration corresponds to the segment of the speed-time graph with the steepest positive slope.
A.
$160\text{ km/h}^2$
B.
$200\text{ km/h}^2$
C.
$120\text{ km/h}^2$
D.
$100\text{ km/h}^2$
Q28
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Velocity is the rate of change of displacement with respect to time, given by the slope of the displacement-time graph $v = \frac{ds}{dt}$.
When displacement $s$ as a function of time $t$ is a downward-opening parabola, its slope decreases linearly from a positive value to zero and then becomes negative. Therefore, the corresponding velocity-time graph is a straight line with a negative slope.
The graph of displacement v/s time is shown in the image given below:When displacement $s$ as a function of time $t$ is a downward-opening parabola, its slope decreases linearly from a positive value to zero and then becomes negative. Therefore, the corresponding velocity-time graph is a straight line with a negative slope.
Its corresponding velocity-time graph will be [DCE 2001]
A.
B.
C.
D.
Q29
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Distance travelled by a body moving with velocity $v$ over a time interval $t$ is represented by the total area under the velocity-time ($v-t$) graph.
Formula involved:
Distance $S = \text{Area under } v-t \text{ graph}$
For a trapezoidal area, $S = \frac{1}{2} \times (\text{sum of parallel sides}) \times \text{height}$
In the graph given below from the image gven below, distance travelled by the body in metres is
Formula involved:
Distance $S = \text{Area under } v-t \text{ graph}$
For a trapezoidal area, $S = \frac{1}{2} \times (\text{sum of parallel sides}) \times \text{height}$
A.
200
B.
250
C.
300
D.
400
Q30
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Distance travelled by a body in a velocity-time ($v-t$) graph is equal to the area under the curve.
Formulas involved:
Area of trapezium = $\frac{1}{2} \times (\text{sum of parallel sides}) \times \text{height}$
Area of triangle = $\frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}$
Fraction = $\frac{\text{Distance in last two seconds}}{\text{Total distance}}$
For the velocity-time graph shown in figure below from the image gven below, the distance covered by the body in last two seconds of its motion is what fraction of the total distance covered by it in all the seven seconds [MP PMT/PET 1998; RPET 2001]
Formulas involved:
Area of trapezium = $\frac{1}{2} \times (\text{sum of parallel sides}) \times \text{height}$
Area of triangle = $\frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}$
Fraction = $\frac{\text{Distance in last two seconds}}{\text{Total distance}}$
A.
$\frac{1}{2}$
B.
$\frac{1}{4}$
C.
$\frac{1}{3}$
D.
$\frac{2}{3}$
Q31
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Displacement is the vector sum of areas under the velocity-time graph, taking signs into account (areas above the time axis are positive and areas below are negative).
Distance is the total area under the velocity-time graph, taking all areas as positive regardless of their position relative to the time axis.
Formulas involved:
$\text{Displacement} = A_1 - A_2 + A_3$
$\text{Distance} = \vert{}A_1\vert{} + \vert{}A_2\vert{} + \vert{}A_3\vert{}$
$\text{Area of rectangle} = \text{base} \times \text{height}$
The velocity time graph of a body moving in a straight line is shown in the figure from the image gven below. The displacement and distance travelled by the body in $6\text{ sec}$ are respectively
Distance is the total area under the velocity-time graph, taking all areas as positive regardless of their position relative to the time axis.
Formulas involved:
$\text{Displacement} = A_1 - A_2 + A_3$
$\text{Distance} = \vert{}A_1\vert{} + \vert{}A_2\vert{} + \vert{}A_3\vert{}$
$\text{Area of rectangle} = \text{base} \times \text{height}$
A.
$8\text{ m}, 16\text{ m}$
B.
$16\text{ m}, 8\text{ m}$
C.
$16\text{ m}, 16\text{ m}$
D.
$8\text{ m}, 8\text{ m}$
Q32
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Concept: For a body thrown vertically upwards under constant gravitational acceleration $g$, the velocity decreases linearly with time until it becomes zero at the highest point, and then increases in magnitude in the opposite (negative) direction during the downward journey.
Formula involved:
$v = u - gt$
A ball is thrown vertically upward which of the following graph represents velocity time graph of the ball during its flight (air resistance is neglected) from the image gven below [CPMT 1993; AMU (Engg.) 2000]
Formula involved:
$v = u - gt$
A.
B.
C.
D.
Q33
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Concept: For a body falling freely under gravity from a height $d$, the relation between velocity $v$ and height $h$ above the ground is given by $v^2 = 2g(d - h)$. During downward motion, velocity is in the negative direction, so $v = -\sqrt{2g(d - h)}$.
During upward motion after bouncing, velocity is positive and decreases as height increases: $v = \sqrt{2g\left(\frac{d}{2} - h\right)}$.
These equations represent parabolic curves relating $v$ and $h$.
A ball is dropped vertically from a height $d$ above the ground. It hits the ground and bounces up vertically to a height $\frac{d}{2}$. Neglecting subsequent motion and air resistance, its velocity $v$ varies with the height $h$ above the ground as from the image gven below [IIT-JEE (Screening) 2000]
During upward motion after bouncing, velocity is positive and decreases as height increases: $v = \sqrt{2g\left(\frac{d}{2} - h\right)}$.
These equations represent parabolic curves relating $v$ and $h$.
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B.
C.
D.
Q34
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Concept: Acceleration $a$ is defined as the rate of change of velocity $v$ with respect to time $t$, given by $a = \frac{dv}{dt}$.
Therefore, the slope of the velocity-time graph at any instant represents the acceleration of the body.
When acceleration increases linearly with time ($a \propto t$), velocity increases non-linearly (parabolically) as $v \propto t^2$.
When acceleration suddenly drops to zero ($a = 0$), the velocity remains constant ($v = \text{constant}$), resulting in a horizontal straight line parallel to the time axis.
The acceleration-time graph of a body is shown below from the image gven belowTherefore, the slope of the velocity-time graph at any instant represents the acceleration of the body.
When acceleration increases linearly with time ($a \propto t$), velocity increases non-linearly (parabolically) as $v \propto t^2$.
When acceleration suddenly drops to zero ($a = 0$), the velocity remains constant ($v = \text{constant}$), resulting in a horizontal straight line parallel to the time axis.
The most probable velocity-time graph of the body is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Q35
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Concept: In any real physical motion, time must always flow forward monotonically and a body cannot exist at two different velocities at the exact same instant of time.
A graph where a vertical line intersects the curve at more than one point implies multiple values of velocity at a single instant of time, which is physically impossible.
Formula/Principle involved:
For any function $v(t)$, for a given value of time $t$, there can exist only one unique value of velocity $v$.
Which of the following velocity time graphs is not possible from the image gven below
A graph where a vertical line intersects the curve at more than one point implies multiple values of velocity at a single instant of time, which is physically impossible.
Formula/Principle involved:
For any function $v(t)$, for a given value of time $t$, there can exist only one unique value of velocity $v$.
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B.
C.
D.
Q36
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Concept: Force applied on a body of constant mass is directly proportional to its acceleration ($F = ma$).
The acceleration of a body from a velocity-time graph is given by the slope of the line, which is equal to $\tan\theta$, where $\theta$ is the angle made by the line with the positive time axis in the counterclockwise direction.
Formulas involved:
$F = ma$
$\text{Ratio of forces} = \frac{F_{AB}}{F_{BC}} = \frac{a_{AB}}{a_{BC}} = \frac{\tan\theta_1}{\tan\theta_2}$
For a certain body, the velocity-time graph is shown in the figure from the image gven below. The ratio of applied forces for intervals $AB$ and $BC$ is
The acceleration of a body from a velocity-time graph is given by the slope of the line, which is equal to $\tan\theta$, where $\theta$ is the angle made by the line with the positive time axis in the counterclockwise direction.
Formulas involved:
$F = ma$
$\text{Ratio of forces} = \frac{F_{AB}}{F_{BC}} = \frac{a_{AB}}{a_{BC}} = \frac{\tan\theta_1}{\tan\theta_2}$
A.
$+\frac{1}{2}$
B.
$-\frac{1}{2}$
C.
$+\frac{1}{3}$
D.
$-\frac{1}{3}$
Q37
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Concept: The acceleration of an object from a velocity-time graph is equal to the slope of the tangent to the curve at any given instant $t$.
Formula involved:
$a = \frac{dv}{dt} = \tan\theta$
Velocity-time graphs of two cars which start from rest at the same time, are shown in the figure from the image gven below. Graph shows, that
Formula involved:
$a = \frac{dv}{dt} = \tan\theta$
A.
Initial velocity of A is greater than the initial velocity of B
B.
Acceleration in A is increasing at lesser rate than in B
C.
Acceleration in A is greater than in B
D.
Acceleration in B is greater than in A
Q38
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Concept: When a ball falls freely under gravity from a height, its velocity increases linearly with time in the downward direction ($v = -gt$). Upon striking the marble floor, its velocity instantaneously reverses direction from downward (negative) to upward (positive). During the rebound, the ball moves upward against gravity, so its positive velocity decreases linearly with time back to zero ($v = u - gt$).
Formulas involved:
Downward motion: $v = -gt$
Upward motion: $v = u - gt$
Which one of the following graphs represent the velocity of a steel ball which fall from a height on to a marble floor? (Here $v$ represents the velocity of the particle and $t$ the time) from the image gven below
Formulas involved:
Downward motion: $v = -gt$
Upward motion: $v = u - gt$
A.
B.
C.
D.
Q39
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Concept: Acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity with respect to time, which corresponds to the slope of the velocity-time ($v-t$) graph.
Formula involved:
$a = \frac{v_2 - v_1}{t_2 - t_1}$
The adjoining curve represents the velocity-time graph of a particle, its acceleration values along $OA$, $AB$ and $BC$ in $metre/sec^2$ are respectively from the image gven below
Formula involved:
$a = \frac{v_2 - v_1}{t_2 - t_1}$
A.
$1, 0, -0.5$
B.
$1, 0, 0.5$
C.
$1, 1, 0.5$
D.
$1, 0.5, 0$
Q40
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: When two bodies starting from the same point meet after time $t$, the distance covered by both bodies in time $t$ must be equal.
Formulas involved:
For body $A$ with uniform acceleration $a$ and zero initial velocity: $S_A = \frac{1}{2}at^2$
For body $B$ moving with constant velocity $v$: $S_B = vt$
Equating distance: $S_A = S_B$
A body $A$ moves with a uniform acceleration $a$ and zero initial velocity. Another body $B$, starts from the same point moves in the same direction with a constant velocity $v$. The two bodies meet after a time $t$. The value of $t$ is [MP PET 2003]
Formulas involved:
For body $A$ with uniform acceleration $a$ and zero initial velocity: $S_A = \frac{1}{2}at^2$
For body $B$ moving with constant velocity $v$: $S_B = vt$
Equating distance: $S_A = S_B$
A.
$\frac{2v}{a}$
B.
$\frac{v}{a}$
C.
$\frac{v}{2a}$
D.
$\sqrt{\frac{v}{2a}}$
Q41
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Concept: For the student to catch the bus, the distance covered by the student in time $t$ must equal the initial separation plus the distance travelled by the accelerating bus in the same time.
Formulas involved:
Distance travelled by student = $ut$
Distance travelled by bus starting from rest = $\frac{1}{2}at^2$
Equating distances: $ut = 50 + \frac{1}{2}at^2$
For minimum velocity, $\frac{du}{dt} = 0$.
A student is standing at a distance of $50\text{ metres}$ from the bus. As soon as the bus starts its motion with an acceleration of $1\text{ ms}^{-2}$, the student starts running towards the bus with a uniform velocity $u$. Assuming the motion to be along a straight road, the minimum value of $u$, so that the students is able to catch the bus is [KCET 2003]
Formulas involved:
Distance travelled by student = $ut$
Distance travelled by bus starting from rest = $\frac{1}{2}at^2$
Equating distances: $ut = 50 + \frac{1}{2}at^2$
For minimum velocity, $\frac{du}{dt} = 0$.
A.
$5\text{ ms}^{-1}$
B.
$8\text{ ms}^{-1}$
C.
$10\text{ ms}^{-1}$
D.
$12\text{ ms}^{-1}$
Q42
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Concept: When brakes are applied to stop a moving car, the retarding acceleration $a$ is constant.
Formula involved:
$v^2 = u^2 - 2as \Rightarrow 0 = u^2 - 2as \Rightarrow s = \frac{u^2}{2a} \Rightarrow s \propto u^2$ (As $a = \text{constant}$)
A car, moving with a speed of $50\text{ km/hr}$, can be stopped by brakes after at least $6\text{ m}$. If the same car is moving at a speed of $100\text{ km/hr}$, the minimum stopping distance is
Formula involved:
$v^2 = u^2 - 2as \Rightarrow 0 = u^2 - 2as \Rightarrow s = \frac{u^2}{2a} \Rightarrow s \propto u^2$ (As $a = \text{constant}$)
A.
$6\text{ m}$
B.
$12\text{ m}$
C.
$18\text{ m}$
D.
$24\text{ m}$
Q43
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: When an object undergoes uniform retardation (negative acceleration) while covering a displacement $s$, its initial velocity $u$ and final velocity $v$ are related by the third equation of motion.
Formulas involved:
$v^2 = u^2 - 2as$
Retardation $a = \frac{u^2 - v^2}{2s}$
The velocity of a bullet is reduced from $200\text{ m/s}$ to $100\text{ m/s}$ while travelling through a wooden block of thickness $10\text{ cm}$. The retardation, assuming it to be uniform, will be [AIIMS 2001]
Formulas involved:
$v^2 = u^2 - 2as$
Retardation $a = \frac{u^2 - v^2}{2s}$
A.
$10 \times 10^4\text{ m/s}^2$
B.
$12 \times 10^4\text{ m/s}^2$
C.
$13.5 \times 10^4\text{ m/s}^2$
D.
$15 \times 10^4\text{ m/s}^2$
Q44
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Distance travelled by a body in the $n^{\text{th}}$ second for uniform acceleration starting from rest is given by:
$S_n = u + \frac{a}{2}(2n - 1)$
A body A starts from rest with an acceleration $a_1$. After 2 seconds, another body B starts from rest with an acceleration $a_2$. If they travel equal distances in the 5th second, after the start of A, then the ratio $a_1 : a_2$ is equal to [AIIMS 2001]
$S_n = u + \frac{a}{2}(2n - 1)$
A.
$5 : 9$
B.
$5 : 7$
C.
$9 : 5$
D.
$9 : 7$
Q45
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Average velocity is the total distance covered divided by the total time taken. Uniform acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity over time.
Formulas involved:
$\text{Time} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Average velocity}}$
$\text{Acceleration} = \frac{\text{Change in velocity}}{\text{Time}}$
The average velocity of a body moving with uniform acceleration travelling a distance of $3.06\text{ m}$ is $0.34\text{ ms}^{-1}$. If the change in velocity of the body is $0.18\text{ ms}^{-1}$ during this time, its uniform acceleration is [EAMCET (Med.) 2000]
Formulas involved:
$\text{Time} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Average velocity}}$
$\text{Acceleration} = \frac{\text{Change in velocity}}{\text{Time}}$
A.
$0.01\text{ ms}^{-2}$
B.
$0.02\text{ ms}^{-2}$
C.
$0.03\text{ ms}^{-2}$
D.
$0.04\text{ ms}^{-2}$
Q46
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Concept: For motion under constant acceleration, displacement is given by the second equation of motion.
Formula involved:
$s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2$
A particle travels $10\text{ m}$ in first $5\text{ sec}$ and $10\text{ m}$ in next $3\text{ sec}$. Assuming constant acceleration what is the distance travelled in next $2\text{ sec}$
Formula involved:
$s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2$
A.
$8.3\text{ m}$
B.
$9.3\text{ m}$
C.
$10.3\text{ m}$
D.
None of above
Q47
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: For a body starting from rest ($u = 0$) with constant acceleration $a$, the total displacement covered in time $t$ is given by $S = \frac{1}{2}at^2$.
The distances covered in consecutive equal intervals of time are in the ratio of odd numbers ($1 : 3 : 5 : \dots$), known as Galileo's law of odd numbers.
Formulas involved:
$S = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2$
A body travels for $15\text{ sec}$ starting from rest with constant acceleration. If it travels distances $S_1$, $S_2$ and $S_3$ in the first five seconds, second five seconds and next five seconds respectively the relation between $S_1$, $S_2$ and $S_3$ is [AMU (Engg.) 2000]
The distances covered in consecutive equal intervals of time are in the ratio of odd numbers ($1 : 3 : 5 : \dots$), known as Galileo's law of odd numbers.
Formulas involved:
$S = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2$
A.
$S_1 = S_2 = S_3$
B.
$5S_1 = 3S_2 = S_3$
C.
$S_1 = \frac{1}{3}S_2 = \frac{1}{5}S_3$
D.
$S_1 = \frac{1}{5}S_2 = \frac{1}{3}S_3$
Q48
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Distance travelled by a uniformly accelerating body in the $n^{\text{th}}$ second is given by the formula $S_n = u + \frac{1}{2}a(2n - 1)$, where $u$ is the initial velocity, $a$ is the acceleration, and $n$ is the specific second.
If a body having initial velocity zero is moving with uniform acceleration $8\text{ m/sec}^2$, the distance travelled by it in fifth second will be
A.
$36\text{ metres}$
B.
$40\text{ metres}$
C.
$100\text{ metres}$
D.
Zero
Q49
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: According to Newton's second law of motion, force is equal to mass times acceleration ($F = ma$). When the force exerted by the engine remains constant, the acceleration produced is inversely proportional to the total mass of the system ($a \propto \frac{1}{m}$).
Formulas involved:
$F = ma$
$a_2 = a_1 \left(\frac{m_1}{m_2}\right)$
The engine of a car produces acceleration $4\text{ m/sec}^2$ in the car, if this car pulls another car of same mass, what will be the acceleration produced [RPET 1996]
Formulas involved:
$F = ma$
$a_2 = a_1 \left(\frac{m_1}{m_2}\right)$
A.
$8\text{ m/s}^2$
B.
$2\text{ m/s}^2$
C.
$4\text{ m/s}^2$
D.
$\frac{1}{2}\text{ m/s}^2$
Q50
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15 Aug 2026
Concept: Distance travelled by a body in the $n^{\text{th}}$ second starting from rest ($u = 0$) with uniform acceleration $a$ is given by $S_n = \frac{a}{2}(2n - 1)$.
Since $a$ is constant, $S_n \propto (2n - 1)$.
Formulas involved:
$S_n = u + \frac{a}{2}(2n - 1)$
A body starts from rest. What is the ratio of the distance travelled by the body during the $4^{\text{th}}$ and $3^{\text{rd}}$ second. [CBSE PMT 1993]
Since $a$ is constant, $S_n \propto (2n - 1)$.
Formulas involved:
$S_n = u + \frac{a}{2}(2n - 1)$
A.
$7/5$
B.
$5/7$
C.
$7/3$
D.
$3/7$