Q1: The centre of mass of solid hemisphere of radius 8 cm is x from the centre of the flat

surface. Then value of x(in cm) is ____________.

Q1: The centre of mass of solid hemisphere of radius 8 cm is x from the centre of the flat
surface. Then value of x(in cm) is ____________.
3.00

Solution:

Centre of mass of solid sphere at

Q2: A ball with a speed of 9 m/s collides with another identical ball at rest. After the collision,
the direction of each ball makes an angle of 30o with the original direction. The ratio of speeds
of the balls after collision is x : 1, where x is _______.
Q2: A ball with a speed of 9 m/s collides with another identical ball at rest. After the collision,
the direction of each ball makes an angle of 30o with the original direction. The ratio of speeds
of the balls after collision is x : 1, where x is _______.
1.00

Solution:

From conservation of momentum along y – axis.

Ans. 1
Q3: Two particles having masses 4 g and 16 g respectively are moving with equal kinetic
energies. The ratio of the magnitudes of their linear momentum is n : 2. The value of n will
be_____________.
Q3: Two particles having masses 4 g and 16 g respectively are moving with equal kinetic
energies. The ratio of the magnitudes of their linear momentum is n : 2. The value of n will
be_____________.
1.00

Solution:

Q4: A ball of mass 10 kg moving with a velocity along X-axis, hits another ball of
mass 20 kg which is at rest. After collision, the first ball comes to rest and the second one
disintegrates into two equal pieces. One of the pieces starts moving along Y-axis at a speed
of 10m/s. The second piece starts moving at a speed of 20 m/s at an angle (degree) with
respect to the X-axis.

The configuration of pieces after collision is shown in the figure.

The value of to the nearest integer is ________.

Q4: A ball of mass 10 kg moving with a velocity along X-axis, hits another ball of
mass 20 kg which is at rest. After collision, the first ball comes to rest and the second one
disintegrates into two equal pieces. One of the pieces starts moving along Y-axis at a speed
of 10m/s. The second piece starts moving at a speed of 20 m/s at an angle (degree) with
respect to the X-axis.

The configuration of pieces after collision is shown in the figure.

The value of to the nearest integer is ________.

30.00

Solution:

Before Collision

After Collision

From conservation of momentum along x axis;

Q5: The disc of mass M with uniform surface mass density is shown in the figure. The
centre of mass of the quarter disc (the shaded area) is at the position ; where x is
______.

(Round off to the Nearest Integer)

[a is radius of disc as shown in the figure]

 
Q5: The disc of mass M with uniform surface mass density is shown in the figure. The
centre of mass of the quarter disc (the shaded area) is at the position ; where x is
______.

(Round off to the Nearest Integer)

[a is radius of disc as shown in the figure]

4.00

Solution:

C.O.M of quarter disc is at

=4
Q6: A ball of mass 10 kg moving with a velocity m/s along the x-axis, hits another ball
of mass 20 kg which is at rest. After the collision, first ball comes to rest while the second ball
disintegrates into two equal pieces. One piece starts moving along y-axis with a speed of 10
m/s. The second piece starts moving at an angle of 30º with respect to the x-axis. The velocity
of the ball moving at 30º with x-axis is . The configuration of pieces after collision is
shown in the figure below.

The value of x to the nearest integer is …………….

Q6: A ball of mass 10 kg moving with a velocity m/s along the x-axis, hits another ball
of mass 20 kg which is at rest. After the collision, first ball comes to rest while the second ball
disintegrates into two equal pieces. One piece starts moving along y-axis with a speed of 10
m/s. The second piece starts moving at an angle of 30º with respect to the x-axis. The velocity
of the ball moving at 30º with x-axis is . The configuration of pieces after collision is
shown in the figure below.

The value of x to the nearest integer is …………….

020.00
Solution:

Let velocity of 2nd fragment is then by conservation of linear momentum

Q7: The distance of centre of mass from end A of a one dimensional rod (AB) having mass
density and length L (in meter) is The value of α is ………. (where x
is the distance form end A)
Q7: The distance of centre of mass from end A of a one dimensional rod (AB) having mass
density and length L (in meter) is The value of α is ………. (where x
is the distance form end A)
8.00

Solution:

Q8: Three identical spheres each of mass M are placed at the corners of a right angled
triangle with mutually perpendicular sides equal to 3 m each. Taking point of intersection of
mutually perpendicular sides as origin, the magnitude of position vector of centre of mass of
the system will be The value of x is
Q8: Three identical spheres each of mass M are placed at the corners of a right angled
triangle with mutually perpendicular sides equal to 3 m each. Taking point of intersection of
mutually perpendicular sides as origin, the magnitude of position vector of centre of mass of
the system will be The value of x is
2.00

Solution:

Q9: A man of 60 kg is running on the road and suddenly jumps into a stationary trolly car of
mass 120 kg. Then. the trolly car starts moving with velocity . The velocity of the
running man was ______ . when he jumps into the car.
Q9: A man of 60 kg is running on the road and suddenly jumps into a stationary trolly car of
mass 120 kg. Then. the trolly car starts moving with velocity . The velocity of the
running man was ______ . when he jumps into the car.
6

Solution:

Q10: 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 is fired vertically upwards, with a velocity ,
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:

(A) 20 m

(B) 30 m

(C) 40 m

(D) 10 m
Q10: 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 is fired vertically upwards, with a velocity ,
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:

(A) 20 m

(B) 30 m

(C) 40 m

(D) 10 m
Solution:

Height above building = 80 – 40 = 40 m

Q11: A body of mass 1 kg falls freely from a height of l00 m, on a platform of mass 3 kg which
is mounted on a spring having spring constant k = 1.25 × 106 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) 40 cm

(B) 4 cm

(C) 80 cm

(D) 8 cm
Q11: A body of mass 1 kg falls freely from a height of l00 m, on a platform of mass 3 kg which
is mounted on a spring having spring constant k = 1.25 × 106 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) 40 cm

(B) 4 cm

(C) 80 cm

(D) 8 cm
Solution:

Velocity of 1 kg block just before it collides with 3 kg block =

Using principle of conservation of linear momentum just before and just after collision, we get

initial compression of spring 1.25 × 106 x0 = 30 ⇒ x0 0

using work energy theorem,

Q12: A simple pendulum, made of a string of length l and a bob of mass m, is released from a
small angle . It strikes a block of mass M, kept on a horizontal surface at its lowest point of
oscillations, elastically. It bounces back and goes up to an angle . Then M is given by

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q12: A simple pendulum, made of a string of length l and a bob of mass m, is released from a
small angle . It strikes a block of mass M, kept on a horizontal surface at its lowest point of
oscillations, elastically. It bounces back and goes up to an angle . Then M is given by

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

Firstly apply law of energy conservation before collision,

Potential energy at the extreme point is equal to kinetic energy at the lowest point for m.

where, m is the mass of the bob

is the length of the pendulum
g is the acceleration due to gravity
is the velocity of the pendulum just before strike
is the angle at which the pendulum is released
So, from this we get the velocity of the bob just before it collides with the mass M,

Momentum of the system before collision is given by,

Momentum of the pendulum + momentum of the block of mass M which is at rest

Now apply energy conservation after collision, Potential energy after collision at point m is equal to the kinetic energy after
collision

where, m is the mass of the bob

is the length of the pendulum

  is the acceleration due to gravity

 is the velocity of the pendulum after collision

is the angle at which the pendulum reached collision

So, from this we get the velocity of the bob after it collides with the mass M,

Momentum after collision is given by,

Here,  is the velocity of the block of mass M after collision.

And here the minus sign shows the direction of the bob after collision, it move towards the left.

Now by applying the law of conservation of momentum,

Momentum before collision = momentum after collision

Now taking  common from the equation we get,

We know that whenever pendulum collides elastically,

e=1

This means, velocity of approach = velocity of separation

Now from this we get the value of 

Put value of  in equation (iii),

On solving we get,

By property of componendo and dividendo,

As  are very small, So, on further solving we get,

Again applying componendo and dividendo, we get

On further solving we get the mass of the block,

Q13: Four particles A, B, C and D with masses mA = m, mB = 2m, mC = 3m and mD = 4m are

at the corners of a square. They have accelerations of equal magnitude with directions as
shown. The acceleration of the centre of mass of the particles is:

(A)

(B)

(C) Zero

(D)
Q13: Four particles A, B, C and D with masses mA = m, mB = 2m, mC = 3m and mD = 4m are
at the corners of a square. They have accelerations of equal magnitude with directions as
shown. The acceleration of the centre of mass of the particles is:

(A)

(B)

(C) Zero

(D)
Solution:

Acceleration of centre of mass is given by

Q14: If gas molecules each of mass collide with a surface (Perpendicular to it)
elastically per second over an area with a speed the pressure exerted by the
gas molecules will be of the order of
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q14: If gas molecules each of mass collide with a surface (Perpendicular to it)
elastically per second over an area with a speed the pressure exerted by the
gas molecules will be of the order of
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

Pressure is defined as normal force per unit area.

Force is calculated as change in momentum/ time.

Magnitude of change in momentum per collision

Q15: Two particles, of masses M and 2M, moving, as shown with speeds of 10 m/s and 5 m/s,
collide elastically at the origin. After the collision, they move along the indicated directions
with speeds v1 and v2, respectively. The values of v1 and v2 are nearly:

(A) 6.5 m/s and 6.3 m/s

(B) 3.2 m/s and 6.3 m/s

(C) 6.5 m/s and 3.2 m/s

(D) 3.2 m/s and 12.6 m/s

Q15: Two particles, of masses M and 2M, moving, as shown with speeds of 10 m/s and 5 m/s,
collide elastically at the origin. After the collision, they move along the indicated directions
with speeds v1 and v2, respectively. The values of v1 and v2 are nearly:

(A) 6.5 m/s and 6.3 m/s

(B) 3.2 m/s and 6.3 m/s

(C) 6.5 m/s and 3.2 m/s

(D) 3.2 m/s and 12.6 m/s

Solution:

Apply conservation of linear momentum in X and Y direction for the system then

Solving equation (1) and (2)

Q16: A man (mass = 50 kg) and his son (mass = 20 kg) are standing on a frictionless surface
facing each other. The man pushes his son so that he starts moving at a speed of
0.70m/s with respect to the man. The speed of the man with respect to the surface is :
(A) 0.20 m/s

(B) 0.28 m/s

(C) 0.47 m/s

(D) 0.14 m/s

Q16: A man (mass = 50 kg) and his son (mass = 20 kg) are standing on a frictionless surface
facing each other. The man pushes his son so that he starts moving at a speed of
0.70m/s with respect to the man. The speed of the man with respect to the surface is :
(A) 0.20 m/s

(B) 0.28 m/s

(C) 0.47 m/s

(D) 0.14 m/s

Solution:

Initially both (father and son) are at rest, standing facing each other. In this state, their velocities are zero, so their momentums
are also zero. Hence, the total momentum of this initial state is zero.
Now the man pushes his son so that he starts moving at a speed of 0.70 m/s with respect to the man. If  is the velocity of
man w.r.t. ground and  is the velocity of his son w.r.t. ground, then according to previous statement, 

As there is no external force on system (man + son), the total momentum of the man and his son will be the same as the initial
state, because of the law of the conservation of linear momentum (as there is no external force on system of man and son).
Therefore, we can write that:-

Using equation (i) here, we get

This is the required value of speed of man.
Q17: A person of mass M is, sitting on a swing of length L and swinging with an angular
amplitude . If the person stands up when the swing passes through its lowest point, the
work done by him, assuming that his centre of mass moves by a distance is
closed to:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q17: A person of mass M is, sitting on a swing of length L and swinging with an angular
amplitude . If the person stands up when the swing passes through its lowest point, the
work done by him, assuming that his centre of mass moves by a distance is
closed to:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

Angular momentum conservation

Now,

By, Binomial approximation

Here, V0 = maximum velocity

So,

Q18: A block of mass 1.9 kg is at rest at the edge of a table, of height 1m. A bullet of mass
0.1 kg collides with the block and sticks to it. If the velocity of the bullet is 20 m/s in the
horizontal direction just before the collision then the kinetic energy just before the combined
system strikes the floor, is [Take g = 10 m/s2. Assume there is no rotational motion and loss of
energy after the collision is negligible.]
(A) 23 J

(B) 21 J

(C) 20 J

(D) 19 J
Q18: A block of mass 1.9 kg is at rest at the edge of a table, of height 1m. A bullet of mass
0.1 kg collides with the block and sticks to it. If the velocity of the bullet is 20 m/s in the
horizontal direction just before the collision then the kinetic energy just before the combined
system strikes the floor, is [Take g = 10 m/s2. Assume there is no rotational motion and loss of
energy after the collision is negligible.]
(A) 23 J

(B) 21 J

(C) 20 J

(D) 19 J
Solution:

Applying law of conservation of linear momentum

0.1 × 20 = (1.9 + 0.1) V

2=2V
V = 1 m/sec

Q19: Three point particles of mass 1 kg, 1.5 kg and 2.5 kg are placed at three corners of a
right triangle of sides 4.0 cm, 3.0 cm and 5.0 cm as shown in the figure. The centre of mass of
the system is at the point:

(A) 0.9 cm right and 2.0 cm above 1 kg mass

(B) 2.0 cm right and 0.9 cm above 1 kg mass

(C) 1.5 cm right and 1.2 cm above 1 kg mass

(D) 0.6 cm right and 2.0 cm above 1 kg mass

Q19: Three point particles of mass 1 kg, 1.5 kg and 2.5 kg are placed at three corners of a
right triangle of sides 4.0 cm, 3.0 cm and 5.0 cm as shown in the figure. The centre of mass of
the system is at the point:

(A) 0.9 cm right and 2.0 cm above 1 kg mass

(B) 2.0 cm right and 0.9 cm above 1 kg mass

(C) 1.5 cm right and 1.2 cm above 1 kg mass

(D) 0.6 cm right and 2.0 cm above 1 kg mass

Solution:

Taking 1 kg as the origin

Centre of mass is at (0.9, 2)

Q20: Find the co-ordinates of center of mass of the lamina shown in the figure below.

(A) (0.75 m, 1.75 m)

(B) (0.75 m, 0.75 m)

(C) (1.25 m, 1.5 m)

(D) (1 m, 1.75 m)
Q20: Find the co-ordinates of center of mass of the lamina shown in the figure below.

(A) (0.75 m, 1.75 m)

(B) (0.75 m, 0.75 m)

(C) (1.25 m, 1.5 m)

(D) (1 m, 1.75 m)
Solution:

The Lamina can be divided into two parts having equal mass 𝑚 each.

Q21: A particle of mass m is dropped from a height h above the ground. At the same time
another particle of the same mass is thrown vertically upwards from the ground with a speed
of . If they collide head-on completely inelastically, the time taken for the combined
mass to reach the ground, in units of is

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q21: A particle of mass m is dropped from a height h above the ground. At the same time
another particle of the same mass is thrown vertically upwards from the ground with a speed
of . If they collide head-on completely inelastically, the time taken for the combined

mass to reach the ground, in units of is

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

Time taken for the collision

After

And

At the time of collision

And height from the ground

So, time taken to reach ground after collision

Q22: As shown in figure, when a spherical cavity (centered at O) of radius 1 m is cut out of a
uniform sphere of radius R (centered at C ), the center of mass of remaining (shaded) part of
sphere is shown by COM, i.e. on the surface of the cavity. R can be determined by the
equation

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q22: As shown in figure, when a spherical cavity (centered at O) of radius 1 m is cut out of a
uniform sphere of radius R (centered at C ), the center of mass of remaining (shaded) part of
sphere is shown by COM, i.e. on the surface of the cavity. R can be determined by the
equation

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

Let M be the mass of the sphere and M’ be the mass of the cavity.

Mass of the remaining part of the sphere = M – M’

Mass moments of the cavity and the remaining part of sphere about the original COM should add up to zero.

(Mass of the cavity to be taken negative)

(using identity)

Q23: A body A of mass m is revolving around a planet in a circular orbit of radius R. At the
instant the particle A has velocity , another particle B of mass moving at velocity of
collides perfectly inelastically with the first particle. Then, the combined body
(A) Fall vertically downward towards the planet

(B) Continue to move in a circular orbit

(C) Escape from the Planet’s Gravitational field

(D) Start moving in an elliptical orbit around the planet

Q23: A body A of mass m is revolving around a planet in a circular orbit of radius R. At the
instant the particle A has velocity , another particle B of mass moving at velocity of
collides perfectly inelastically with the first particle. Then, the combined body
(A) Fall vertically downward towards the planet

(B) Continue to move in a circular orbit

(C) Escape from the Planet’s Gravitational field

(D) Start moving in an elliptical orbit around the planet

Solution:

By conservation of linear momentum and taking velocity inline for maximum momentum transfer in single direction.

Where V is orbital velocity

Escape velocity will be and at velocity less than escape velocity but greater than orbital velocity (v), the path will be
elliptical. At orbital velocity (v), path will be circular. At velocity less than orbital velocity path will remain part of ellipse and it
will either orbit in elliptical path whose length of semi major axis will be less than radius of circular orbit or start falling down
and collide with the planet but it will not fall vertically down as path will remain part of ellipse. Hence the resultant mass will
start moving in an elliptical orbit around the planet.
Q24: Two particles of equal mass 𝑚 have respective initial velocities and
.They collide completely inelastically. Find the loss in kinetic energy.
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q24: Two particles of equal mass 𝑚 have respective initial velocities and
.They collide completely inelastically. Find the loss in kinetic energy.
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

Let and be the final velocities after collision in x and y direction respectively.

Conserving linear momentum

Q25: A rod of length L has non-uniform linear mass density given by ,

where a and b are constants and .The value of x for the center of mass of the rod
is at :

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q25: A rod of length L has non-uniform linear mass density given by ,
where a and b are constants and .The value of x for the center of mass of the rod
is at :

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

Here we take a small element along the length as dx at a distance x from the left end as shown.

Q26: A particle of mass m is projected with a speed u from the ground at angle w.r.t.
horizontal (x-axis). When it has reached its maximum height, it collides completely
inelastically with another particle of the same mass and velocity . The horizontal distance
covered by the combined mass before reaching the ground is :
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q26: A particle of mass m is projected with a speed u from the ground at angle w.r.t.
horizontal (x-axis). When it has reached its maximum height, it collides completely
inelastically with another particle of the same mass and velocity . The horizontal distance
covered by the combined mass before reaching the ground is :
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

The only external force acting on the colliding system during the collision is the gravitational force. Since gravitational force is
non- impulsive and is in vertical direction, the linear momentum of the system in horizontal direction is conserved just before

and just after the collision.

So the horizontal range after the collision = vt

Q27: A particle of mass m with an initial velocity collides perfectly elastically with a mass
3m at rest. Mass m moves with a velocity after collision, then v is given by :
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q27: A particle of mass m with an initial velocity collides perfectly elastically with a mass
3m at rest. Mass m moves with a velocity after collision, then v is given by :
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

We know that K.E is conserved in an elastic collision,

Q28: Blocks of masses m, 4m and 8m are arranged in a line on a frictionless floor. Another
block of mass m, moving with speed V along the same line (see figure) collides with mass m
in perfectly inelastic manner. All the subsequent collisions are also perfectly inelastic. By the
time the last block of mass 8m starts moving the total energy loss is p% of the original energy.
Value of ‘p’ is close to:

(A) 94

(B) 87

(C) 37

(D) 77
Q28: Blocks of masses m, 4m and 8m are arranged in a line on a frictionless floor. Another
block of mass m, moving with speed V along the same line (see figure) collides with mass m
in perfectly inelastic manner. All the subsequent collisions are also perfectly inelastic. By the
time the last block of mass 8m starts moving the total energy loss is p% of the original energy.
Value of ‘p’ is close to:

(A) 94

(B) 87

(C) 37

(D) 77
Solution:

There will be total 4 collisions in each collision K.E. decreasing by 50%

i.e. 93.75 % loss

Q29: Shown in the figure is a hollow icecream cone (it is open at the top). If its mass is M,
radius of its top, R and height, H, then its moment of inertia about its axis is:

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q29: Shown in the figure is a hollow icecream cone (it is open at the top). If its mass is M,
radius of its top, R and height, H, then its moment of inertia about its axis is:

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

Moment of inertia of this cone will be same as circular disc of mass (M) and radius R.
Q30: Particle A of mass m1 moving with velocity collides with another
particle B of mass m2 which is at rest initially. Let be the velocities of particles A
and B after collision respectively. If and after collision
the angle between is :
(A) 105º

(B) 15º

(C) -45º

(D) 60º
Q30: Particle A of mass m1 moving with velocity collides with another
particle B of mass m2 which is at rest initially. Let be the velocities of particles A
and B after collision respectively. If and after collision
the angle between is :
(A) 105º

(B) 15º

(C) -45º

(D) 60º
Solution:

From momentum conservation

So angle b/w is 105º as we can see from the vector diagram of two velocities.
Q31: The linear mass density of a thin rod AB of length L varies from A to B as
where x is the distance from A. If M is the mass of the rod then its
moment of inertia about an axis passing through A and perpendicular to the rod is :
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q31: The linear mass density of a thin rod AB of length L varies from A to B as
where x is the distance from A. If M is the mass of the rod then its
moment of inertia about an axis passing through A and perpendicular to the rod is :
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

Q32: A circular hole of radius is cut out of a circular disc of radius ‘a’ as shown in figure.
The centre of mass of the remaining circular portion with respect to point ‘O’ will be:

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q32: A circular hole of radius is cut out of a circular disc of radius ‘a’ as shown in figure.
The centre of mass of the remaining circular portion with respect to point ‘O’ will be:

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

Let σ be the uniform mass density of disc then

Q33: Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled
as Reason R.

Assertion A : Body 'P' having mass M moving with speed ' u' has head-on collision elastically
with another body 'Q’ having mass 'm' initially at rest. If m << M, body 'Q’ will have a
maximum speed equal to '2u' after collision.

Reason R : During elastic collision, the momentum and kinetic energy are both conserved.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options
given below:
(A) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

(B) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

(C) A is not correct but R is correct

(D) A is correct but R is not correct.

Q33: Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled
as Reason R.

Assertion A : Body 'P' having mass M moving with speed ' u' has head-on collision elastically
with another body 'Q’ having mass 'm' initially at rest. If m << M, body 'Q’ will have a
maximum speed equal to '2u' after collision.

Reason R : During elastic collision, the momentum and kinetic energy are both conserved.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options
given below:
(A) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

(B) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

(C) A is not correct but R is correct

(D) A is correct but R is not correct.

Solution:

For e = 1 & second body at rest

Since M>>m
Q34: Two masses A and B, each of mass M are fixed together by a massless spring. A force
acts on the mass B as shown in figure. If the mass A starts moving towards right direction with
magnitude of acceleration as ‘a’, then the magnitude of acceleration of mass B at that instant
will be:

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q34: Two masses A and B, each of mass M are fixed together by a massless spring. A force
acts on the mass B as shown in figure. If the mass A starts moving towards right direction with
magnitude of acceleration as ‘a’, then the magnitude of acceleration of mass B at that instant
will be:

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

(consider direction of movement of A to be positive)

(ignore negative sign for magnitude)

Note: The language of the question has been modified to remove the ambiguity.

Original question: Two masses A and B, each of mass M are fixed together by a massless spring. A force acts on the mass
B as shown in figure. If the mass A starts moving away from mass B with acceleration 'a', then the acceleration of mass B will
be:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
Q35: A large block of wood of mass M =5.99 kg is hanging from two long massless cords. A
bullet of mass m =10 g is fired into the block and gets embedded in it. The (block + bullet)
then swing upwards, their centre of mass rising a vertical distance h = 9.8 cm before the
(block + bullet) pendulum comes momentarily to rest at the end of its arc. The speed of the
bullet just before collision is : (take g = 9.8 ms–2)

(A) 821.4 m/s

(B) 841.4 m/s

(C) 831.4 m/s

(D) 811.4 m/s

Q35: A large block of wood of mass M =5.99 kg is hanging from two long massless cords. A
bullet of mass m =10 g is fired into the block and gets embedded in it. The (block + bullet)
then swing upwards, their centre of mass rising a vertical distance h = 9.8 cm before the
(block + bullet) pendulum comes momentarily to rest at the end of its arc. The speed of the
bullet just before collision is : (take g = 9.8 ms–2)

(A) 821.4 m/s

(B) 841.4 m/s

(C) 831.4 m/s

(D) 811.4 m/s

Solution:

From energy conservation,

Applying momentum conservation, (just before and just after collision)

Q36: A rubber ball is released from a height of 5 m above the floor. It bounces back
repeatedly, always rising to of the height through which it falls. Find the average speed of
the ball.
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q36: A rubber ball is released from a height of 5 m above the floor. It bounces back
repeatedly, always rising to of the height through which it falls. Find the average speed of
the ball.
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Solution:

Q37: Two identical blocks A and B each of mass m resting on the smooth horizontal floor are
connected by a light spring of natural length L and spring constant K. A third block C of mass
m moving with a speed v along the line joining A and B collides elastically with A. The
maximum compression in the spring is:

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q37: Two identical blocks A and B each of mass m resting on the smooth horizontal floor are
connected by a light spring of natural length L and spring constant K. A third block C of mass
m moving with a speed v along the line joining A and B collides elastically with A. The
maximum compression in the spring is:

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

C comes to rest and of A & B =

Maximum compression occurs when velocities of A and B are equal.

By using energy conservation:

Q38: An object of mass m1 collides elastically with another object of mass m2, which is at rest.
After the collision the objects move with equal speeds in opposite direction. The ratio of the
masses m2 : m1 is :
(A) 3:1

(B) 2:1

(C) 1:2

(D) 1:1
Q38: An object of mass m1 collides elastically with another object of mass m2, which is at rest.
After the collision the objects move with equal speeds in opposite direction. The ratio of the
masses m2 : m1 is :
(A) 3:1

(B) 2:1

(C) 1:2

(D) 1:1
Solution:

Q39: Two bodies of mass 1 kg and 3 kg have position vectors and

respectively. The magnitude of position vector of centre of mass of this
system will be similar to the magnitude of vector.
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q39: Two bodies of mass 1 kg and 3 kg have position vectors and
respectively. The magnitude of position vector of centre of mass of this
system will be similar to the magnitude of vector.
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Solution:

Q40: Two blocks of masses 10 kg and 30 kg are placed on the same straight line with
coordinates (0, 0) on and (x, 0) cm respectively. The block of 10 kg is moved on the same line
through as distance of 6 cm towards the other block. The distance through which Me block of
30 kg must be moved to keep the position of centre of mass of the system unchanged is :
(A) 4 cm towards the 10 kg block

(B) 2 cm away from the 10 kg block

(C) 2 cm towards the 10 kg block

(D) 4 cm away from the 10 kg block

Q40: Two blocks of masses 10 kg and 30 kg are placed on the same straight line with
coordinates (0, 0) on and (x, 0) cm respectively. The block of 10 kg is moved on the same line
through as distance of 6 cm towards the other block. The distance through which Me block of
30 kg must be moved to keep the position of centre of mass of the system unchanged is :
(A) 4 cm towards the 10 kg block

(B) 2 cm away from the 10 kg block

(C) 2 cm towards the 10 kg block

(D) 4 cm away from the 10 kg block

Solution:

Q41: What percentage of kinetic energy of a moving particle is transferred to a stationary

particle when it strikes the stationary particle of 5 times its mass? (Assume the collision to be
head-on elastic collision)
(A) 50.0%

(B) 66.6%

(C) 55.6%

(D) 33.3%
Q41: What percentage of kinetic energy of a moving particle is transferred to a stationary
particle when it strikes the stationary particle of 5 times its mass? (Assume the collision to be
head-on elastic collision)
(A) 50.0%

(B) 66.6%

(C) 55.6%

(D) 33.3%

Solution:

add (1) & (2)