Motion in Plane NEET JEE Practice Questios

03.
Motion in Plane
(a) Scalar and Vector Quantity 3. A and B are vectors such that A + B =
1. If A, B are perpendicular vectors A - B . Then, the angle between them is
A = 5iˆ + 7jˆ - 3kˆ (a) 90º (b) 60º

(c) 45º (d) 0º
B = 2iˆ + 2jˆ - ckˆ . EAMCET-1993
The value of c is Ans. (a) : Given,
(a) –2 (b) 8 | A + B |=| A − B |
(c) –7 (d) –8
Squaring both sides,
EAMCET-1991
| A + B |2 =| A − B |2
Ans. (d) : A = 5iˆ + 7ˆj − 3kˆ
A 2 + B2 + 2A ⋅ B = A 2 + B2 − 2A ⋅ B
B = 2iˆ + 2ˆj − ckˆ
For perpendicular vectors 4A ⋅ B = 0
A⋅B = 0 A⋅B = 0
( )( )
5iˆ + 7ˆj − 3kˆ ⋅ 2iˆ + 2ˆj − ckˆ = 0 | A || B | cos θ = 0
cos θ = 0
10 + 14 + 3c = 0
θ = 90°
24 = – 3c
c = –8 4. When two vectors A and B of magnitude a
2. The resultant of the vectors A and B depends and b are added, the magnitude of the resultant
also on the angle θ between them. The vector is always
magnitude of the resultant is always given by (a) equal to (a + b)
(a) A + B + 2AB cos θ (b) less than (a + b)
(c) greater than (a + b)
(b) ( A + B + 2AB cos θ ) (d) not greater than (a + b)
EAMCET-1993
(c) A + B + 2AB cos θ
2 2
Ans. (d) : Given,
( )
2
(d) A 2 + B2 + 2ABcos θ | A |= a, B = b
EAMCET-1992 | A + B |= a 2 + b 2 + 2ab cos θ
Ans. (c) :
| A + B |max = a 2 + b 2 + 2ab [For max, θ = 0]
| A + B |max = (a + b)
Hence, magnitude of resultant vector is not greater than
(a + b)
5. If a unit vector is represented by
0.5iˆ + 0.8jˆ + ckˆ , the value of c is
(a) 1 (b) 0.11
Resultant vector, R (c) 0.011 (d) 0.39
From ∆DOF, TS-EAMCET-10.09.2020, Shift-1
(OD)2 =(OF)2 + (DF)2 EAMCET-1994
(OD)2 = (OE + EF)2 + (DF)2 Ans. (b) : Â = 0.5iˆ + 0.8ˆj + ckˆ
R 2 = ( A + B cosθ)2 + ( B sinθ)2 ˆ |= 1
∴ |A
= A2 + B2 cos2θ + 2AB cosθ + B2 sin2θ
= A2 + B2 (cos2θ + sin2θ) + 2AB cosθ 0.52 + 0.82 + c2 = 1
R = A2 + B2 + 2AB cosθ
2
c2 = 0.11
R = A 2 + B2 + 2ABcos θ c = 0.11
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6. The angle made by the vector A = î + ˆj with x- Ans. (c) : Given,
axis is A = a x î + a y ˆj + a z kˆ
(a) 90º (b) 45º Let B = î − ˆj
(c) 22.5º (d) 30º Component of vector A along any vector B
EAMCET-1996
A.B
Ans. (b) : Given that, =
A = î + ˆj B
Component of vector A = a x î + a y ˆj + a z kˆ along
| A |= 12 + 12 = 2
Ax = 1, Ay = 1 B = î − ˆj ( )
If θ is the angle made by the vector with x–axis than,
A 1 =
( a î + a ˆj + a kˆ ) .( î − ˆj) a
x y z
= x − ay
cos θ = x ⇒ cos θ =
(1) + ( −1)
2 2
|A| 2 2
θ = 45° 9. For vectors A and B making an angle θ which
7. The angle between two vectors 6iˆ + 6jˆ - 3kˆ and one of the following relations is correct?
(a) A × B = B × A (b) A × B = ABsin θ
7iˆ + 4jˆ + 4kˆ is given by
(c) A × B = ABcos θ (d) A × B = − B × A
−1  1  −1  5  DCE-2009
(a) cos   (b) cos  
 3   3  Ans. (d) : We know that,
Cross product of vectors A and B
 2  −1
 5 
(c) sin −1   (d) sin   A × B = ABsin θ
 3 
 3   Cross product of vectors B and A
EAMCET-1999 B× A = −BA sin θ
Ans. (d) : Given that,
So, A × B = −B× A
A = 6iˆ + 6ˆj − 3kˆ
10. Given two vectors A = −î + 2jˆ − 3kˆ and
B = 7iˆ + 4ˆj + 4kˆ
B = 4iˆ − 2jˆ + 6kˆ . The angle made by (A + B)
A ⋅ B =| A || B | cos θ with x-axis is
( )( )
6iˆ + 6ˆj − 3kˆ ⋅ 7iˆ + 4ˆj + 4kˆ (a) 30°
(c) 60°
(b) 45°
(d) 90°
=  36 + 36 + 9 ⋅ 49 + 16 + 16  cos θ AP EAMCET(Medical)-2007
 
Ans. (b) : A = −î + 2ˆj − 3kˆ
42 + 24 −12 = 81 81.cos θ = 9×9cos θ
54 = 81cos θ B = 4iˆ − 2jˆ + 6kˆ
54 A + B = (−î + 2jˆ − 3k)ˆ + (4iˆ − 2ˆj + 6k)
ˆ
cos θ =
81 A + B = 3iˆ + 0ˆj + 3kˆ
cosθ = =
6 2 α is angle with x–axis
9 3 x − component of A + B ( )
  cosα =
2
sin θ = 1− cos θ = 1−  
2 2
2
  |A+B|
 3
3 3
2 4 5 cosα = =
sin θ = 1− = 9+0+9 3 2
9 9 1
5 cosα =
sinθ = 2
3 α = 45o
5 11. Of the vectors given below, the parallel vectors
θ = sin −1 are,
3
→
8. The component of vector A = a î + a ˆj + a kˆ
x y z
A = 6iɵ + 8jɵ
→
along the direction of î - ˆj is B = 210iɵ + 280kɵ
(a) ax – ay + az (b) ax – ay →
C = 5.1iɵ + 6.8jɵ
( )
(c) a x − a y / 2 (d) (ax + ay + az)
→
EAMCET-2008 D = 3.6iɵ + 6jɵ + 48kɵ

→ → → →
(a) A and B (b) A and C Ans. (a): A = 3 î + ˆj
→ → → → Angle with x–axis :
(c) A and D (d) C and D
A
AP EAMCET(Medical)-2006 cosθ = x
Ans. (b) : If component of vector is same then vectors | A|
will be same.
3 3
A = 6iˆ + 8jˆ cosθ = =
( ) 2
2
3 + (1)
2
B = 210iˆ + 280kˆ
ˆ ˆ
C = 5.1i + 6.8j θ = 30°
D = 3.6iˆ + 6ˆj + 48kˆ π
θ=
6
∵ C = 5.1iˆ + 6.8jˆ =
2
(
1.7 ˆ ˆ
)
6i + 8j 14. The unit vector parallel to resultant of the
→
Hence, it is clear that A and C are parallel and we can vectors A = 4iˆ + 3jˆ + 6kˆ and B = −î + 3jˆ − 8kˆ is:
1.7
write as, C =
2
A (a)
1 ˆ ˆ
7
(
3i + 3j − 2kˆ ) (b)
7
(
1 ˆ ˆ
)
3i + 6j − 2kˆ
This implies that A is parallel to C.
12. A vector Q which has a magnitude of 8 is (c)
1 ˆ ˆ
49
(
3i + 6 j − 2kˆ ) (d)
1 ˆ ˆ
49
(
3i − 6 j + 2kˆ)
added to the vector P , which lies along the X- AP EAMCET(Medical)-2000
axis. The resultant of these two vectors is a Ans. (b) : A = 4iˆ + 3jˆ + 6kˆ
third vector R , which lies along the Y-axis and
B = −î + 3jˆ − 8kˆ
has a magnitude twice that of P . The
magnitude of P is: R = A + B = (4iˆ + 3jˆ + 6k) ˆ + (−î + 3jˆ − 8k)ˆ
6 8 R = 3iˆ + 6ˆj − 2kˆ
(a) (b)
5 5
R
12 16 unit vector, R̂ =
(c) (d) |R|
5 5
AP EAMCET(Medical)-2004 | R |= 3 + 6 + 22
2 2
Ans. (b) : Given,

= 9 + 36 + 4
Q = 8 units
= 49
R = 2P
| R |= 7
3iˆ + 6jˆ − 2kˆ
R̂ =
7
1
(
R̂ = 3iˆ + 6ˆj − 2kˆ
7
)
15. Pressure is a scalar quantity because
(a) it is the ratio of force to area and both force
and area are vector quantities
Q2 = R 2 + P2 (b) it is the ratio of magnitude of force to area
(8) 2 = (2P) 2 + P 2 (c) it is the ratio of component of the force
normal to the area
= 4P 2 + P 2 (d) it depends on the size of the area chosen
64 = 5P 2 SCRA-2015
64 8 Ans. (c) : Pressure is a scalar quantity because pressure
P =
2
⇒P=
5 5 is the ratio of normal force to the area and the direction
13. Angle (in rad) made by the vector 3 î + ˆj with of force is not required.
the X-axis: 16. The component of a vector r along X-axis will
π π have a maximum value, if :
(a) (b) (a) r is along positive X-axis
6 4 (b) r is along positive Y-axis
π π
(c) (d) (c) r is along negative Y-axis
3 2 (d) r makes an angle of 450 with the X-axis
AP EAMCET(Medical)-2005
Karnataka CET-2016
Ans. (a) : rx = r cosθ Ans. (c) : A.B = 0 ⇒ A ⊥ B
rx is maximum when θ = 0
r will be along positive X-axis for maximum value. A.C = 0 ⇒ A ⊥ C
17. Which of the following is not a vector quantity? A is perpendicular to both B and C and B × C is also
(a) Weight (b) Nuclear spin perpendicular to both B and C .
(c) Momentum (d) Potential energy
Karnataka CET-2014 Therefore, A is parallel to B × C
Ans. (d) : Weight, Nuclear spin and Momentum are 21. Three forces F1, F2 and F3 together keep a body
vector quantities because they have both magnitude as in equilibrium. If F1 = 3 N along the positive x-
well as direction, whereas potential energy has axis, F2 = 4 N along the positive y-axis, then the
magnitude only but no direction, thus it is a scalar third force F3 is
quantity. 3
18. Two equal forces (P each) act at a point (a) 5N making an angle θ = tan −1   with
4
inclined to each other at an angle of 1200. the
magnitude of their resultant is : negative y-axis
(a) P/2 (b) P/4 4
(b) 5N making an angle θ = tan −1   with
(c) P (d) 2P 3
Karnataka CET-2004 negative y-axis
Ans. (c) : Given, Q = P, θ = 120° 3
(c) 7N making an angle θ = tan −1   with
∵ R = P 2 + Q 2 + 2PQ cos θ 4
= P + P + 2P × P cos120°
2 2 negative y-axis
4
 1 (d) 7N making an angle θ = tan −1   with
= P + P −  2P × P ×  = P
2 2
3
 2
negative y-axis
19. The resultant of two forces 3P and 2P is R. If J&K CET- 2010
the first force is doubled then the resultant is
also doubled. The angle between the two forces Ans. (c) : F1, F2, F3 keep a body in equilibrium then
is : resultant of force,
(a) 900 (b) 1800
(c) 600 (d) 1200
Karnataka CET-2001
Ans. (d) : Case – I
R= ( 3P )2 + ( 2P )2 + 12P 2cosθ
R = P 13 + 12cos θ
Case -II
R1 = ( 6P )2 + ( 2P )2 + 24P 2 cos θ
= P 40 + 24cos θ ΣF = 0
From case (I) and case (II), F1 + F2 +F3 = 0
R1 40 + 24 cosθ 3 + 4 + F3 = 0
= =2 [∵ R1 = 2R ] F3 = – 7N
R 13 + 12cosθ
40 + 24 cosθ = 52 + 48 cosθ Magnitude of F3 = 7N
24 cosθ = –12 θ is angle made with-Y axis
1  1 3
cosθ = − ⇒ θ = cos −1  −  tanθ =
2  2 4
θ= 1200 θ = tan–1 3/4
F3 make angle with negative y-axis.
20. Three vectors satisfy the relation A.B = 0 and
22. Magnitudes of four pairs of displacement
A.C = 0 then A is parallel to : vectors are given. Which pair of displacement
(a) C (b) B vectors, under vector addition, fails to give a
(c) B × C (d) B.C resultant vector of magnitude 3 cm ?
JCECE-2013 (a) 2 cm, 7 cm (b) 1 cm, 4 cm
COMEDK 2013 (c) 2 cm, 3 cm (d) 2 cm, 4 cm
Karnataka CET-2003 J&K CET- 2009
Ans. (a) : The magnitude R of the resultant of two 26. Two vectors are given by A = 3iˆ + ˆj + 3kˆ and
vectors A and B depends upon the magnitudes of A and
B and the angle θ between them and is given by B = 3iˆ + 5jˆ - 2kˆ . Find the third vector C if
R2 = A2 + B2 + 2AB cos θ A + 3B - C = 0
When θ = 0, R is maximum and given by (a) 12iˆ +14jˆ +12kˆ (b) 13iˆ +17jˆ +12kˆ
R 2max = A2 + B2 + 2AB = (A + B)2
(c) 12iˆ +16jˆ - 3kˆ (d) 15iˆ +13jˆ + 4kˆ
Rmax = A + B
J&K CET- 2007
When θ = 180º, R is minimum and given by
R 2min = A2 + B2 − 2AB = (A − B)2 Ans. (c) : Given, A = 3i + j + 3k , B = 3i + 5ˆj − 2kˆ
ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
Rmin = A – B A + 3B − C = 0
Thus, the magnitude of resultant will lie between A – B
and A + B.
( )
3iˆ + ˆj + 3kˆ + 3 3iˆ + 5ˆj − 2kˆ − C = 0
Now, 3iˆ + ˆj + 3kˆ + 9iˆ + 15jˆ − 6kˆ − C = 0
Checking option (a)
12iˆ + 16ˆj − 3kˆ − C = 0
|A – B| = |2 – 7|= 5
|A + B| = |2 + 7| = 9 C = 12iˆ + 16ˆj − 3kˆ
So, 5 ≤ R ≤ 9 and R = 4 27. Vector which is perpendicular to a
Hence, the option (a) is the correct answer.
(acos θ î + bsin θ ˆj) is
23. A body is under the action of two mutually
1 1
perpendicular forces of 3N and 4N. The (a) bsinθiˆ − a cosθ ˆj (b)sinθiˆ − cosθ ˆj
resultant force acting on the body is a b
(a) 7 N (b) 1 N (c) 5kˆ (d) all of these
(c) 5 N (d) zero J&K CET- 2006
J&K CET- 2008 Ans. (d) : Two vectors are perpendicular if their dot
Ans. (c) : The two forces be product is zero i.e., A ⋅ B = 0.
A = 3N and B = 4N
In option (a)
A is mutually perpendicular to B.
∴ θ = 90° ( )(
a cos θî + bsin θˆj ⋅ bsin θî − a cos θˆj )
R = A 2 + B2 + 2ABcos θ = ab cos θ sin θ − absin θ cos θ = 0
In option (b)
R = 42 + (3) 2 + 2ABcos 90° 1 1
(a cos θî + bsin θˆj) ⋅ ( sin θî − cos θˆj)
R = 16 + 9 + 0 a b
R = 5N = sin θ cos θ − sin θ cos θ=0
24. If the scalar and vector products of two vectors In option (c)
A,B are equal in magnitude, then the angle (a cos θî + bsin θˆj) ⋅ 5kˆ = 0. ( )
between the two vectors is
28. Velocity is
(a) 45° (b) 90°
(a) scalar
(c) 180° (d) 360° (b) vector
J&K CET- 2008 (c) neither scalar nor vector
Ans. (a) : A.B = A × B (d) both scalar and vector
|A||B|cosθ = |A||B|sinθ J&K CET- 2002
sin θ A B Ans. (b) : A vector quantity is defined as the physical
= quantity that has both magnitude as well as direction.
cos θ A B
tanθ = 1 Velocity is the directional speed of a object in motion
and indication of rate of change in position as observed
θ = 45° by a particular frame of reference.
25. A is a vector with magnitude A, then the unit Velocity is a physical vector quantity.
vector Â in the direction of A is 29. The sum of two vectors A and B is at right
(a) AA (b) A ⋅ A angles to their difference. Then
(a) A = B
A
(c) A × A (d) (b) A = 2B
A (c) B = 2A
J&K CET- 2008 (d) A and B have the same direction
A A BCECE-2008
Ans. (d) : Unit vector Â = = J & K CET - 1998
|A| A UP CPMT - 2006
Ans. (a) : Let r1 and r2 be the sum and difference of 32. The sum of two vectors A and B is at right
vectors A and B respectively i.e., angles to their difference. This is possible if
r1 = A + B (a) A = 2B (b) A = B
r2 = A – B (c) A =3B (d) B =2A
r1 is perpendicular to r2 (given) J&K CET- 1998
Taking the dot product of r1 and r2 Ans. (b) : Let, P1 and P2 sum and difference of vectors
r 1. r 2 = ( A + B ) . ( A – B )
0 = A2 – B2 A and B ,
A2 = B2 P1 = ( A + B )
A=B
P2 = ( A – B )
30. The vectors A and B are such that
A+B = A–B P1 . P2 = ( A + B ).( A – B )
The angle between the two vectors is 0 = A2 – B2
(a) 60º (b) 75º A2 = B2
(c) 45º (d) 90º A=B
WBJEE-2016, 33. What is the torque of a force 3iˆ + 7jˆ + 4kˆ about
AIIMS-25.05.2019(E) Shift-2
J&K CET- 2003, 1999 the origin, if the force acts on a particle whose
position vector is 2iˆ + 2jˆ + 1kˆ ?
Ans. (d) : Let angle between A and B be θ
The resultant of A + B is given by (a) î – 5jˆ + 8kˆ (b) 2iˆ + 2jˆ + 2kˆ
R = A 2 + B2 + 2ABcos θ (c) î + ˆj + kˆ (d) 3iˆ + 2jˆ + 3kˆ

The resultant of A − B is given by J&K-CET-2014
R ' = A + B − 2ABcos θ
2 2 Ans. (a) : Given that,
According to the question, F = 3iˆ + 7ˆj + 4kˆ
R = R'
r = 2iˆ + 2ˆj + 1kˆ
A 2 + B2 + 2ABcos θ = A 2 + B2 − 2ABcos θ
τ = r×F
A 2 + B2 + 2ABcos θ = A 2 + B2 − 2ABcos θ
4ABcos θ = 0 î ˆj kˆ
θ = 90° τ= 2 2 1
31. The vector sum of two forces is perpendicular 3 7 4
to their vector differences. In that case, the
forces τ = î (8– 7) – ĵ (8 – 3) + k̂ (14 – 6)
(a) are not equal to each other in magnitude
(b) cannot be predicted τ = î – 5jˆ + 8kˆ
(c) are equal to each other 34. The scalar product of two vectors
(d) are equal to each other in magnitude A = 2iˆ + 2jˆ – kˆ and B = – ˆj + kˆ is given by
[AIPMT 2003]
AIIMS- 2012 (a) A . B = 3 (b) A . B = 4
TS-EAMCET - 09.09.2020 (c) A . B = – 4 (d) A . B = – 3
Ans. (d) : Let f1 and f 2 be the two forces J&K-CET-2013
Then sum of forces, a = f1 + f 2 Ans. (d) : Given that,
A = 2iˆ + 2ˆj − k,
ˆ B = −ˆj + kˆ = 0iˆ − ˆj + kˆ
And difference, b = f1 – f 2
( )
The two forces are perpendicular to each other a.b = 0 ( )(
A.B = 2iˆ + 2ˆj − kˆ . 0iˆ − ˆj + kˆ )
= 0 + 2 × (–1) + (−1) × 1
( f + f ).( f
1 2 1 )
− f2 = 0 = –2 – 1 = –3
| f1 |2 − | f 2 |2 = 0 35. The velocity vector of the motion described by
the position vector of a particle r = 2tiˆ + t 2 ˆj is
| f1 |2 =| f 2 |2
(a) v = 2iˆ + 2t ˆj (b) v = 2tiˆ + 2t ˆj
| f1 |=| f 2 |
In that case both the force are equal and have same (c) v = tiˆ + t 2 ˆj (d) v = 2iˆ + t 2 ˆj
magnitude. J&K-CET-2013
Ans. (a) : Given, r = 2tiˆ + t 2 ˆj 38. Two forces each of magnitude 'P' act at right
angles. Their effect is neutralized by a third
Velocity ( v ) = drdt force acting along their bisector in opposite
direction. The magnitude of the third force is
dr  π 
= 2iˆ + 2tjˆ cos 2 = 0
dt  
36. A certain vector in the xy plane has an x- P
component of 12 m and a y-component of 8 m. (a) P (b)
2
It is then rotated in the xy plane so that its x-
component is halved. Then its new y- P
(c) 2P (d)
component is approximately 2
(a) 14 m (b) 13.11 m MHT-CET 2020
(c) 10 m (d) 2.0 m Ans. (c) : The third force will have magnitude equal to
their resultant,
J&K-CET-2012
Ans. (b) : x – component = 12cm
y – component = 8cm
Length of the resultant vector (R)
= x 2 + y 2 = 122 + 82
= 144 + 64 = 208
Now,
x 12
x' = = = 6cm
2 2
Resultant will always be constant even after the rotation R= R 12 + R 22 + 2R 1R 2 cos θ
So,
R= P 2 + P 2 + 2.P.P cos90°
(x ') + (y ') = 208
2 2
R = 2P 2
(6)2 + (y ')2 = 208
R = 2P
(y')2 = 208 – 36 = 172
39. In the given diagram, if PQ = A, QR = B and
(y') = 172 RS = C, then PS equals
(y') = 13.11m
37. Figure shows three forces F1 , F2 and F3 acting
along the sides of an equilateral triangle. If the
total torque acting at point 'O' (centre of the
triangle) is zero then the magnitude of F3 is
(a) A – B + C (b) A + B – C
(c) A + B + C (d) A – B – C
(e) – A – B – C
Kerala CEE - 2016
Ans. (c) : Given, PQ = A, QR = B, RS = C, PS = ?
(a) F1+F2 (b) F1-F2

F −F F
(c) 1 2 (d) 1
2 F2
According to polygon law of vector addition,
MHT-CET 2020 PQ + QR + RS – PS = 0
Ans. (a) : Force F1 and F2 produce anticlockwise PS = PQ + QR + RS
PS = A + B + C
torque while force F3 produces clockwise torque. The
40. Among the following, the vector quantity is
torque in the two directions balance each other. The (a) pressure (b) gravitation potential
perpendicular distance of the forces from the centre is (c) stress (d) impulse
the same. (e) distance
∴ F1r + F2r = F3r or F1+F2 = F3 Kerala CEE 2012
Ans. (d) : Impulse is defined as the product of net force 43. A particle acted upon by constant forces
and time interval for which it was applied. 4iɵ + ɵj - 3kɵ and 3iɵ + ɵj - kɵ is displaced from the
i.e. Impulse = Ft
Force is vector quantity. Therefore, Impulse is a vector point ɵi + 2jɵ + 3kɵ to the point 5iɵ + 4jɵ + k. ɵ The
quantity. Stress is a tensor quantity. total work done by the forces in SI unit is
41. The sum of magnitudes of two forces acting at (a) 20 (b) 40
(c) 50 (d) 30
a point is 16 N and their resultant 8 3 N is at (e) 35
90º with the force of smaller magnitude. The Kerala CEE - 2008
two forces (in N) are Ans. (b) : Given,
(a) 11, 5 (b) 9, 7
(c) 6, 10 (d) 4, 12 F1 = 4iˆ + ˆj − 3kˆ
(e) 2, 14 F2 = 3iˆ + ˆj − kˆ
Kerala CEE 2012
Ans. (e) : Given, r1 = î + 2ˆj + 3kˆ
P + Q = 16 r2 = 5iˆ + 4ˆj + kˆ
R=8 3 Now force, FR = F1 + F2
∵ R = P 2 + Q 2 + 2PQ cos θ
(
F = 4iˆ + ˆj – 3kˆ + 3iˆ + ˆj – kˆ
R ) ( )
8 3 = P 2 + Q 2 + 2PQcos θ
FR = 7iˆ + 2ˆj − 4kˆ
sin θ
∵ tan 90o = =∞ Displacement, dr = r2 − r1
P + Qcos θ
P dr = (5iˆ + 4ˆj + k)
ˆ − (iˆ + 2ˆj + 3k)
ˆ
P + Q cos θ = 0 ⇒ cos θ = −
Q dr = 4iˆ + 2ˆj − 2kˆ
So, Work done by the forces, W = FR .dr
 P = (7iˆ + 2ˆj − 4k).(4i
ˆ ˆ + 2ˆj − 2k)
ˆ
8 3 = P 2 + Q 2 + 2PQ  − 
 Q (where, î ⋅ î = ˆj ⋅ ˆj = kˆ ⋅ kˆ = 1 )
8 3 = P + Q − 2P ⇒ 8 3 = Q − P
2 2 2 2 2
W = 28 + 4 + 8
Q − P = 192
2 2 W = 40J
∴ Q2 – (16 – Q)2 = 192 ( ∵ P = 16 – Q) the two vectors A = 2iɵ + 3jɵ + 4kɵ and
44. If
Q2 − 256 − Q 2 + 32Q = 192 B = ɵi + 2jɵ - nkɵ are perpendicular then the value
32Q = 448 of n is :
Q = 14 N (a) 1 (b) 2
Now, from P + Q = 16 (c) 3 (d) 4
P = 16 – 14 = 2N (e) 5
P = 2N Kerala CEE 2006
Q = 14N Ans. (b) : Given,
42. A force (4iɵ + ɵj - 2k)ɵ N acting on a body A = 2iˆ + 3jˆ + 4kˆ
maintains its velocity at ( 2iˆ + 2jˆ + 3kˆ ) ms–1. The B = î + 2ˆj − nkˆ
If two vectors are perpendicular then their scalar
power exerted is product is zero.
(a) 4 W (b) 5 W
(c) 2 W (d) 8 W ∴ A.B = 0
(e) 1 W ( 2iˆ + 3jˆ + 4kˆ ) ⋅ ( î + 2ˆj − nkˆ ) = 0
Kerala CEE - 2010 2 + 6 − 4n = 0
Ans. (a) : Given, n=2
(
F = 4iˆ + ˆj – 2kˆ ) 45. A particle is displaced from a position
v = (2iˆ + 2jˆ + 3kˆ )
ɵ to
(2iɵ - ɵj + k) another ɵ
(3iɵ + 2jɵ - 2k)
position
ɵ The
under the action of the force of (2iɵ + ɵj - k).
We know that,
P = F⋅v work done by the force in an arbitrary unit is:
(a) 8 (b) 10
( )(
P = 4iˆ + ˆj – 2kˆ ⋅ 2iˆ + 2jˆ + 3kˆ ) (c) 12 (d) 16
(where, î ⋅ î = ˆj ⋅ ˆj = kˆ ⋅ kˆ = 1 ) (e) 20
JCECE-2018
P = 8 + 2 − 6 ⇒ P = 4W Kerala CEE 2005
Ans. (a) : Given that, 48. The power utilised when a force of
F = 2iˆ + ˆj − kˆ (2iˆ + 3jˆ + 4k)N
ˆ acts on a body for 4s,
r1 = 2iˆ − ˆj + kˆ producing a displacement of (3iˆ + 4jˆ + 5k)
ˆ m, is
r2 = 3iˆ + 2ˆj − 2kˆ (a) 9.5 W (b) 7.5 W
(c) 6.5 W (d) 4.5 W
W = F.dr AP EAMCET (21.09.2020) Shift-I
W = (2iˆ + ˆj − k).(r
ˆ
2 − r1 ) ( )
∵ dr = r 2 − r1 Ans. (a) : Power = F.v
( ˆ ˆ ˆ)(  ˆ ) (
ˆ ˆ ˆ )
= 2i + j – k ⋅  3i + 2j – 2k − 2i − j + k 

ˆ ˆ 
 And, v=
d
t
= (2iˆ + ˆj − k).(i
ˆ ˆ + 3jˆ − 3k) ˆ =2+3+3
3iˆ + 4ˆj + 5kˆ
∴ W = 8 unit v=
4
46. If a vector A is given as A = 4iɵ + 3jɵ + 12kɵ , then ˆ ˆ ˆ
the angle subtended with the x-axis is ∴ Power = (2iˆ + 3jˆ + 4k).ˆ (3i + 4 j + 5k)
4
4 3
(a) sin −1   (b) sin −1   3
= 2 × + 3× + 4 ×
4 5
13  13  4 4 4
3 4 6 12 20 6 + 12 + 20
(c) cos −1   (d) cos −1   = + + =
13  13  4 4 4 4
COMEDK-2019 38
UPSEE - 2015 =
4
Ans. (d) : Given, A = 4iˆ + 3jˆ + 12kˆ Power = 9.5 W
Let θ be the angle made by vector A with X-axis. 49. A = 4iˆ + 3jˆ and B = 4iˆ + 2j. ˆ Find a vector
Ax
∴ cos θ = parallel to A but has magnitude five times that
A
of B.
( ) ( )
4 4
cos θ = = (a) 20 2iˆ + 3jˆ (b) 20 4iˆ + 3jˆ
4 + 3 + 12
2 2 2 13
4
θ = cos −1  
(
(c) 20 2iˆ + ˆj ) ( )
(d) 10 2iˆ + ˆj
 13  BITSAT-2007
47. The angle between two vectors A and B is θ. Ans. (b) : Given, A = 4i + 3j , B = 4i + 2 j ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
Vector R is the resultant of the two vectors. If
A 4iˆ + 3jˆ
θ Â = =
R makes an with A, then A 42 + 32
2
B
(a) A = 2B (b) A =
2 (
1
Â = 4iˆ + 3jˆ
5
)
(c) A = B (d) AB = 1 ˆ
UPSEE - 2013 P = 5 B A
Ans. (c) : The angle α which the resultant R makes 1
= 5 × 42 + 22 × (4iˆ + 3j)
ˆ
with A is given by– 5
Bsin θ θ P = 20(4iˆ + 3j)
ˆ
tan α = Here, α =
A + Bcos θ 2 50. Given that A + B = R and A2 + B2 = R2 The
θ Bsin θ
Hence, tan = angle between Aand B is
2 A + Bcos θ
(a) 0 (b) π/4
θ
sin (c) π/2 (d) π
2 = 2Bsin(θ / 2) cos(θ / 2) BITSAT-2009
θ A + Bcos θ
cos Ans. (c) : Given, A + B = R and A + B = R2
2 2
2 R2 = A2 + B2 + 2AB cosθ
A + Bcos θ = 2Bcos 2 (θ / 2) Where, θ = Angle between A & B,
A + B[2cos 2 (θ / 2) − 1] = 2Bcos 2 (θ / 2) ∵ R2 = A2 + B2
θ θ ∴ 2
A + B2 = A2 + B2 + 2AB cosθ
A + 2Bcos 2   − B = 2Bcos 2  
2 2 ∴cosθ = 0
A–B=0 π
∴A=B θ=
2
51. The two vectors A and B are drawn from a Ans. (b) : R = xiˆ + yjˆ + zkˆ
common point and C = A + B, then angle A = 3iˆ + 2ˆj + 5kˆ
between A and B is A ⋅ R = (xiˆ + yjˆ + zk)
ˆ ⋅ (3iˆ + 2ˆj + 5k)
ˆ
(1) 90° if C2 = A2 + B2
(2) greater than 90° if C2 < A2 + B2 A ⋅ R = 3x + 2y + 5z
(3) greater than 90° if C2 > A2 + B2 ∇(A ⋅ R) =
d(3x) ˆ d(2y) ˆ d(5z) ˆ
i+ j+ k
(4) less than 90° if C2 > A2 + B2 dx dy dz
Correct options are- ∇(A ⋅ R) = 3iˆ + 2ˆj + 5kˆ
(a) 1,2 (b) 1, 2, 3, 4
(c) 2, 3, 4 (d) 1, 2, 4 ∇(A ⋅ R) = A
BITSAT-2011 54. The direction of A is vertically upward and
Ans. (d) : C = A + B direction of B is in north direction. The
∵ C2 = A2 + B2 + 2AB cosθ direction of A × B will be
(a) Western direction
C 2 − ( A 2 + B2 ) (b) Eastern direction
cosθ =
2AB (c) At 45º upward in north
Case-I, C2 = A2 + B2 (d) Vertically downward
A 2 + B2 − ( A 2 + B2 ) CG PET- 2009
cosθ = =0 Ans. (a) :
2AB
θ = π/2 or 90°
Case-II, C2 < A2 + B2
C 2 − ( A 2 + B2 )
cosθ = (–ve)
2AB
Then, θ > 90°
Case-III, C2 > A2 + B2
C 2 − ( A 2 + B2 ) Considering vertically upward direction as z-axis and
cosθ = (+ve) north direction as y-axis.
2AB
Then, θ < 90° A = akˆ , B = bjˆ
52. Given P = 2iˆ – 3jˆ + 4kˆ and Q = ˆj – 2k. ˆ The ∴ A × B = akˆ × bjˆ = ab(−î)
Thus, it is along negative x-axis
magnitude of their resultant is
∴ A × B is along west.
(a) 3 (b) 2 3
(c) 3 3 (d) 4 3 55. If A = B + C and the values of A, B and C are
BITSAT -2018 13, 12 and 5 respectively, then the angle
between A and C will be
Ans. (b) : Given, P = 2i − 3j + 4k , Q = j − 2kˆ
ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
(a) cos −1 ( 5 /13) (b) cos −1 (13 /12 )
R = P+Q
(c) π / 2 (d) sin −1 ( 5 /12 )
= (2iˆ − 3jˆ + 4k)
ˆ + (ˆj − 2k)
ˆ
CG PET- 2009
R = 2iˆ − 2ˆj + 2kˆ Ans. (a) : Given that, A = 13,B = 12,C = 5
R = (2) + (−2) + (2)
2 2 2 A2 = B2 + C2 + 2BC cosθ
(13)2 = (12)2 + (5)2 + 2 × 12 × 5 cosθ
R =2 3 cos θ = 0
53. The position vector of a point is θ = 90°
Hence, it is a right-angle triangle.
R = xiˆ + yjˆ + zkˆ and another vector is
A = 3iˆ + 2jˆ + 5kˆ . Which of the mathematical
relation is correct?
(a) ∇ A ( )
ˆ Rˆ = 0
( )
(b) ∇ A R = A
(c) ∇ (A R ) = R So, angle between A and C is,

5 5
(d) None of these cos α = ⇒ α = cos −1  
CG PET- 2009 13  13 

56. If r1 = 2 xˆ , r2 = 2y,ˆ where x̂ and ŷ are unit Ans. (b) : r = α cos ωtiˆ + α sin ωtjˆ
vectors along the X-axis and Y-axis
dr
respectively, then the magnitude of r1 + r2 is v= = (−α sin ωt ) ωî + (α cos ωt ) ωˆj
(a) 2 2 (b) 2 3 dt
v.r = (−αω sin ωt)iˆ + (αω cos ωt)ˆj .  (α cos ωt)iˆ + (α sin ωt)ˆj
(c) 3 2 (d) 3    
TS-EAMCET.14.09.2020, Shift-2 = −α 2 ω sin ωt.cos ωt + α 2 ω cos ωt.sin ωt
Ans. (a) : Given, r1 = 2x, ˆ r2 = 2yˆ v.r = 0
r1 + r2 = 2x + 2y
ˆ ˆ ∵ Dot product of v and r is zero
Magnitude, r1 + r2 = 22 + 22 = 2 2 ∴ Both are perpendicular to each other.
57. Let A1 + A2 = 5A3, A1 – A2 = 3A3, 60. If a vector A having a magnitude of 8 is added
| A | to a vector B which lies along x-axis, then the
A 3 = 2iˆ + 4j,
ˆ then 1 is
resultant of two vectors lies along y-axis and
| A2 |
(a) 4 (b) 8 has magnitude twice that of B. The magnitude
(c) 2 (d) 6 of B is
TS-EAMCET.14.09.2020, Shift-2 6 12
(a) (b)
Ans. (a) : Given, A1 + A2 = 5A3 ...(1) 5 5
A1 – A2 = 3A3 ...(2) 16 8
Adding equation (1) & (2), (c) (d)
2A1 = 8A3 ⇒ A1 = 4A3 5 5
JCECE-2012
∴ A1 = 8iˆ + 16ˆj
Ans. (d) : Given,
Subtracting equation (2) from (1),
2A2 = 2A3
∴ A 2 = A 3 = 2iˆ + 4ˆj
A1 82 + 162
= = 16 = 4
A2 22 + 42
58. The magnitude of x and y components of A are
7 and 6 respectively. Also the magnitudes of x
and y components of A+B are 11 and 9
respectively. Calculate the magnitude of vector A = 8 units
B. Since, B is along x - axis and resultant of two vector
(a) 10 (b) 5 C lies on y - axis
(c) 6 (d) 3
JCECE-2018 So, B and C are perpendicular vector.
Ans. (b) : Given, A = 7iˆ + 6ˆj Hence,
| A |2 =| B |2+ | C |2
| 8 |2 =| B |2+2B |2
Let, B = b1î + b 2 ˆj
64 = 5B2
64
B2 =
5
8
∴ 7 + b1 = 11 ⇒ b1 = 4 ∴ B=
5
6 + b2 = 9 ⇒ b2 = 3
61. It two forces each of 2N are inclined at 60º,
∴ B = 4iˆ + 3jˆ
then resultant force is:
B = 42 + 32 = 25 = 5 (a) 2 N (b) 2 5N
59. The position vector of a particle is (c) 2 3N (d) 4 2N
ˆ ˆ
r = (αcosωt)i + ( αsinωt)j . The velocity vector JCECE-2006
of the particle is Ans. (c) : Let A & B be two forces,
(a) Parallel to position vector ∴ R = A 2 + B2 + 2ABcos θ
(b) Perpendicular to position vector
(c) Directed towards the origin R = 22 + 22 + 2 × 2 × 2cos 60o (cos 60o = 1/2)
(d) Directed away from the origin ∴ R = 12 = 2 3N
JCECE-2014
BCECE - 2004 ∴ R = 2 3N
62. Two vectors have magnitudes 3 and 5. If angle What is the magnitude of the resultant between
between them is 60º, then the dot product of these two vectors?
two vectors will be : (a) 20 3 (b) 35
(a) 7.5 (b) 6.5
(c) 8.4 (d) 7.9 (c) 15 3 (d) 10 3
JCECE-2003 COMEDK 2015
Ans. (d) : The vector representation is as follows,
Ans. (a) : Let A & B be two vector,
∴ A.B = A B cos θ
= 3 × 5 cos60o
1
= 15 ×
2
A ⋅ B = 7.5
63. Calculate the work done when a force ∴ θ = 180 − 30 − 30 = 120
F = 2iˆ + 3jˆ – 5kˆ units acts on a body producing R = A 2 + B2 + 2ABcos θ
a displacement s = 2iˆ + 4jˆ + 3kˆ units : R = 102 + 202 + 2 × 10 × 20 × cos120o
(a) 1 unit (b) 20 unit  1
(c) 5 unit (d) zero R = 100 + 400 − 200 ∵ cos120° = − 
JCECE-2003  2
R = 300
Ans. (a) : Given that, F = 2iˆ + 3jˆ − 5kˆ
s = 2iˆ + 4ˆj + 3kˆ ∴ R = 10 3 Unit
W = F⋅ s 66. Two vectors are given by A = (iˆ + 2jˆ + 2k)
ˆ and
ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
W = (2i + 3j − 5k).(2i + 4 j + 3k) B = (3iˆ + 6jˆ + 2k)
ˆ . Another vector C has the
W = 4 + 12 − 15 same magnitude as B but has the same
W = 1 Unit
direction as A . Then which of the following
64. Three forces acting on a body are shown in the
figure. To have the resultant force only along vectors represents C ?
the y-direction, the magnitude of the minimum
additional force needed along OX is (a)
3
(
7 ˆ
)
i + 2 ˆj + 2kˆ (b)
7
(
3 ˆ
)
i − 2 ˆj + 2kˆ
(c)
9
(
7 ˆ
)
i − 2 ˆj + 2kˆ (d)
7
(
9 ˆ
)
i − 2 ˆj + 2kˆ
COMEDK 2018
ˆ ˆ ˆ
Ans. (a) : Given that, A = (i + 2 j + 2k)
B = (3iˆ + 6ˆj + 2k)
ˆ
Unit vector along direction of A ,
3
(a) N (b) 13N
4
(c) 0.5 N (d) 1.5 N
COMEDK 2019 And, B = 32 + 6 2 + 2 2
Ans. (c) : ∵ R = (∑ Fx ) + (∑ Fy )
2 2
B = 49 = 7
Let the additional force F be directed along the positive
x-direction. Thus, vector C is–
Taking x-component, the total force should be zero. C= BA ˆ
Let F be the magnitude of minimum force which must
be along x-direction, by resolving the vector we get– 7
1 × cos60° + 2sin30° + F – 4sin30° = 0 C = (iˆ + 2ˆj + 2k)
ˆ
3
1
+1+ F − 2 = 0 67. A particle starts moving from point (2,10,1).
2
F = 1/2 = 0.5 N Displacement for the particle is 8iˆ − 2jˆ + kˆ . The
65. Vector A has a magnitude of 10 units and final coordinates of the particle is
makes an angle of 30° with the positive x-axis. (a) (10, 8, 2) (b) (8, 10, 2)
Vector B has a magnitude of 20 units and (c) (2, 10, 8) (d) (8, 2, 10)
makes an angle of 30° with the negative x-axis. COMEDK 2020

Ans. (a) : Displacement ∆ r = 8iˆ − 2ˆj + kˆ 2 + 2 = 2x 2 + 2x 2
Let position vector representing final co-ordinate(x, y, Squaring on both side
z). 2 + 2 = 2x 2 + 2x 2
r = xiˆ + yjˆ + zkˆ
f
( 2 + 2 ) = (2 + 2 ) x 2
∴∆ r = rf − ri
2+ 2
8iˆ − 2ˆj + kˆ = (xiˆ + yjˆ + zk)
ˆ − (2iˆ + 10ˆj + k)
ˆ x2 =
2+ 2
8iˆ − 2ˆj + kˆ = (x − 2)iˆ + (y − 10)ˆj + (z − 1)kˆ
x2 = 1
∴ x−2=8 ⇒ x = 10 x=1
y − 10 = −2 ⇒ y = 8 70. If vectors P = aiˆ + ajˆ + 3kˆ and Q = aiˆ – 2jˆ – kˆ
z −1 = 1 ⇒ z = 2 are perpendicular to each other, then the
rf final co-ordinates are (10, 8, 2). positive value of a is
68. If two forces of equal magnitudes act (a) zero (b) 1
simultaneously on a body in the east and the (c) 2 (d) 3
north directions then AIIMS-2002
(a) the body will displace in the north direction AP EAMCET (Medical)-1998
(b) the body will displace in the east direction Ans. (d) : If two vector are perpendicular to each other
(c) the body will displace in the north-east then their dot product is zero.
direction P.Q = 0
(d) the body will remain at the rest
AIIMS-2009 ( )(
aiˆ + ajˆ + 3kˆ . aiˆ − 2ˆj − kˆ = 0 )
Ans. (c) : a2 – 2a – 3 = 0
a2 – 3a + a – 3 = 0
a(a – 3) + 1(a – 3) = 0
(a – 3) (a + 1) = 0
a = 3, a = – 1
a = 3, −1
So, positive value of a is 3
71. Two equal vectors have a resultant equal to
either of them, then the angle between
Let, the force acting on body F1 in north direction and them will be
(a) 110º (b) 120º
F2 in east direction.
(c) 60º (d) 150º
∴ So, the resultant force on the body FR = F1 + F2 in AIIMS-2000, BCECE-2007
North –East direction. Ans. (b) : Let the two vector be A and B both at angle
69. Two vectors having equal magnitude of x units of θ from each other with a resultant R
acting at an angle of 45º have resultant From the triangle law of vector addition,
( )
2 + 2 units. The value of x is R2 = A2 + B2 + 2AB cosθ
A = B = R (given)
(a) 0 (b) 1 (A)2 = (A)2 + (A)2 + 2.A.A.cosθ
(c) 2 (d) 2 2 A2 = 2A2 (1 + cosθ)
AIIMS-2009 −1
cos θ =
Ans. (b) : Let two vector is A and B 2
So, A = x units, B = x units, θ = 45°, R = 2 + 2 ( ) cosθ
θ = 120°
= cos120°
(A) + (B) + 2ABcos θ ( ) ( )

2 2
R= 72. The angle between P + Q and P – Q will be
(a) 90º only
2 + 2 = ( x ) + ( x ) + 2.x.x cos 45°
2 2
(b) between 0º and 180º
1 (c) 180º only
2 + 2 = 2x 2 + 2x 2 ⋅ (d) none of these
2
AIIMS-1999
Ans. (b) : 75. The vectors are given by A = î + 2jˆ + 2kˆ and
B = 3iˆ + 6jˆ + 2kˆ . Another vector C has the
same magnitude as B but has the same
direction as A. Then which of the following
vectors represents C?
(a)
3
(
7 ˆ ˆ
i + 2j + 2kˆ ) (b)
3 ˆ ˆ ˆ
7
(
i − 2j + 2k )
(c)
9
(
7 ˆ ˆ ˆ
i − 2j + 2k ) 9 ˆ ˆ
(d)
7
(
i + 2j + 2kˆ)
(
Clearly from figure, angle (θ) between P + Q and ) WB JEE 2013
(P − Q) between 0 to 180°. Ans. (a) : Given that, A = î + 2ˆj + 2kˆ
73. Assertion: If A + B = A – B , then the angle Magnitude of A = 12 + 22 + 22 = 3
between A and B is 90º. Unit vector along A .
Reason: A + B = B + A
A î + 2ˆj + 2kˆ
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and Â = =
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. A 3
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but
B = 3i + 6 j + 2kˆ
ˆ ˆ
reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion. Magnitude of B = 32 + 62 + 22
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false. = 9 + 36 + 4
AIIMS-26.05.2019(M) Shift-1
B =7
Ans. (b) : Given that, | A + B |=| A − B |
So, C= BA ˆ
A 2 + B2 + 2ABcos θ = A 2 + B2 − 2ABcos θ î + 2ˆj + 2kˆ
Squaring on both side C = 7×
A 2 + B2 + 2ABcos θ = A 2 + B2 − 2ABcos θ 3
A + B + 2AB cos θ − A − B + 2AB cos θ = 0 7
( )
2 2 2 2
C= î + 2jˆ + 2kˆ
4ABcos θ = 0 3
θ = 90° 76. The (x,y,z) coordinates of two points A and B
Also, vector addition is cumulative are given respectively as (0,3,–1) and (–2,6,4).
Hence, | A + B |=| B + A | The displacement vector form A to B may be
given by :
74. If A = 3iˆ + 4jˆ and B = 7iˆ + 24jˆ then the vector
(a) −2iɵ + 6ɵj + 4kɵ (b) −2iɵ + 3jɵ + 3kɵ
having the same magnitude as B and parallel to
A is- (c) −2iɵ + 3jɵ + 5kɵ (d) 2iɵ − 3jɵ − 5kɵ
(a) 15iˆ + 20ˆj (b) 5iˆ − 3jˆ BCECE-2006
(c) 15iˆ + 13jˆ (d) 5iˆ + 14jˆ Ans. (c) : Given,
BCECE-2014 rA = 3jˆ − k, ˆ rB = −2iˆ + 6ˆj + 4kˆ
Ans. (a) : Given that, Displacement vector (rAB) = rB – rA.
A = 3iˆ + 4ˆj and B = 7iˆ + 24jˆ
to get direction we will find unit vector in the direction
( ) (
rAB= −2iˆ + 6ˆj + 4kˆ − 3jˆ − kˆ )
of a , rAB = −2iˆ + 3jˆ + 5kˆ
A 3iˆ + 4ˆj 3 4 Therefore, the displacement vector from A to B is
Â = = = î + ˆj
|A| 32 + 4 2 5 5 −2iˆ + 3jˆ + 5kˆ
So required vector, 77. The resultant of two forces P and Q is of
ˆ = 7 + 24  î + ˆj
2 2  3 4  magnitude P. If P be doubled, the resultant will
|B|A
 5 5  be inclined to Q at an angle.
3 4  1 (a) 00 (b) 300
= 625  î + ˆj = 25 × (3iˆ + 4ˆj) (c) 60 0
(d) 900
 5 5  5
UPSEE-2016
|B|A ˆ = 15iˆ + 20ˆj
BCECE-2010
Ans. (d) : Let the angle between P and Q be θ. 80. In a triangle ABC, the sides AB and AC are
Since, the resultant of P and Q is P represented by the vectors 3iˆ + ˆj + kˆ and
∴P2 = P2 + Q2 + 2PQ cosθ î + 2jˆ + kˆ respectively. Calculate the angle
− Q2 = 2PQ cosθ
∠ABC.
Q = –2P cosθ
According to the question, given P is doubled then 5 6
(a) cos–1 (b) cos–1
4P2 = 4P2 + Q2 + 4PQ cosθ 11 11
Put the value of Q  5   5 
0 = (–2Pcosθ)2 + 4P(–2Pcosθ).cosθ (c)  90° − cos −1  (d) 180° − cos −1 
 11   11 
0 = 4P2cos2θ – 8P2cos2θ  
0 = –4P2cos2θ WB JEE 2018
cosθ = 0 Ans. (a) :
θ = 90°
78. If a + b = c and a + b = c, then the angle
included between a and b is
(a) 90° (b) 180°
(c) 120° (d) zero
WB JEE-2010
Ans. (d) : Given that, a + b = c and a + b = c Given that, AB = 3iˆ + ˆj + kˆ , AC = î + 2ˆj + kˆ
| c | =| a + b | ∴ CB = AB − AC
2 2
c = a + b + 2abcosθ 2 CB = 3iˆ + ˆj + kˆ − (iˆ + 2ˆj + k)
ˆ
c = a 2 + b 2 + 2ab cos θ CB = 2iˆ − ˆj
a + b = a 2 + b 2 + 2abcos θ ∠ABC is angle between AB and CB

a2 + b2 + 2ab = a2 + b2 + 2abcosθ ∴ AB ⋅ CB = AB CB cos θ
cos θ = 1 (6 – 1) = 32 + 12 + 12 × (2)2 + (−1) 2 × cos θ
θ = 0º
5 = 11 × 5 × cos θ
79. Consider the vectors A = î + ˆj - kˆ , B = 5
1 ˆ ˆ cos θ =
2iˆ − ˆj + kˆ and C = ˆ . What is the
(i − 2 j + 2k) 11 × 5
5
5
value of C.(A ×B)? cos θ =
(a) 1 (b) 0 11
(c) 3 2 (d) 18 5  5 
θ = cos −1  
WB JEE 2020  11 
Ans. (b) : Given, A = i + j − k, B = 2i − j + kˆ
ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ 81. Three vectors A = aiˆ + ˆj + kˆ ; B = î + bjˆ + kˆ and
C = î + ˆj + ckˆ are mutually perpendicular ( î, ˆj
C=
1 ˆ ˆ
5
(
i – 2 j + 2kˆ ) and k̂ are unit vectors along X, Y and Z- axis
Now, respectively). The respective values of a, b and
î ˆj kˆ c are
1 1 1
A × B = 1 1 −1 (a) 0, 0, 0 (b) – , – , –
2 2 2
2 −1 1 1 1 1
(c) 1, –1, 1 (d) , ,
A × B = −3jˆ − 3kˆ 2 2 2
WB JEE 2017
According to the question,
Ans. (b) : Given that, A = ai + j + k, B = î + bjˆ + kˆ , C =
ˆ ˆ ˆ
(
C. A × B =
1 ˆ ˆ
5
) ( )(
i − 2 j + 2kˆ . 0iˆ − 3jˆ − 3kˆ ) î + ˆj + ckˆ are mutually perpendicular–
1 So, A.B = 0
= ( 6 − 6) B. C = 0
5
A. C = 0
=0 Now, a + b + 1 = 0 …… (i)
1 + b + c = 0 …… (ii) 84. Given A = 2iˆ + 3jˆ and B = î + ˆj . The
a+1+c=0 .....(iii)
On adding equation (i), (ii) and (iii), we get– component of vector A along vector B is
2(a + b + c) = –3 1 3
(a) (b)
⇒ a + b + c = –3/2 ….. (iv) 2 2
By equation (i) and (iv) we get– 5 7
– 1 + c = –3/2 (c) (d)
2 2
c = –1/2
HPCET-2018
Similarly, b = –1/2
WB JEE 2011, 2009
a = –1/2
ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
82. If A = B + C have scalar magnitudes of 5, 4, 3 Ans. (c) : Given that, A = 2i + 3j, B = i + j
units respectively, then the angle between A | B |= 12 + 12 = 2
and C is
(a) cos–1(3/5) (b) cos–1(4/5) A ⋅ B = ( 2iˆ + 3jˆ )( î + ˆj) = 2 + 3 = 5
(c) π/2 –1
(d) sin (3/4) Component of vector A along vector B would be
WB JEE 2012
A⋅B 5
Ans. (a) : Here, triangle PQR is a given with vector. A, = =
B, C are its adjacent sides. B 2
85. Given C = A × B and D = B × A . What is the
angle between C and D ?
(a) 30° (b) 60°
(c) 90° (d) 180°
WB JEE 2009
5, 4 and 3 makes the triangle right angle triangle.
Ans. (d) : Given, C = A × B , D = B × A
QR
cos θ=
PQ C and D are anti parallel so, A × B = – B × A ( )
|C| So, angle between C and D is 180º.
θ = cos −1  
| A| 86. The angle subtended by the vector A = 4 î +
3 3 ĵ + 12 k̂ with x-axis is
θ = cos–1  
5 3 4
(a) sin–1   (b) sin–1  
83. The magnitudes of vectors A, B and C are 3, 4  13   13 
and 5 units respectively. If A+B = C, the angle
4 3
between A and B is (c) cos–1   (d) cos–1  
π  13   13 
(a) (b) cos−1(0.6) WB JEE 2008
2
Ans. (c) : Given that,
7 π
(c) tan − 1  (d) A = 4iˆ + 3jˆ + 12kˆ
5 4
[AIPMT 1988] Angle with x-axis
A
Ans. (a) : Given that, A = 3, B = 4, C = 5 cosθ = x
|A|
Let θ be the angle between them
A+B=C 4
cosθ =
( 4) + ( 3) + (12 )
2 2 2
Squaring on both side
2 2 2
A + B + 2AB = C 4
cos θ =
2 2 2 13
A + B + 2 A B cos θ = C …(i) 4
θ = cos −1  
On putting the value, we get–  13 
(3)2 +(4)2 + 2× 3× 4 cosθ = (5)2 87. Which of the following is a vector quantity?
25+24 cosθ = 25 (a) Temperature
cosθ = 0 (b) Flux density
π (c) Magnetic field intensity
θ= (d) Time
2 WB JEE-2007
Ans. (c) : Time and temperature have only magnitude path of the particle makes with the x-axis an
so they are scalar. The flux density is the dot product of angle of
the field and the area vector so it is also scalar. (a) 30° (b) 45°
Magnetic field intensity (H) has both direction and (c) 60° (d) 0°
magnitude so it is a vector quantity. UP CPMT-2008
88. If a1 and a2 are two non-collinear unit vectors JIPMER - 2009
and if a1 + a 2 = 3, Ans. (c) : Let, θ be the angle that particle makes with x-
Then the value of (a1 – a2) . (2a1 + a2) is axis.
(a) 2 (b) 3
1
(c) (d) a1 , and a 2 1
2
UP CPMT-2009
Ans. (c ) : Given that, |a1 + a2 | = 3
a1 and a 2 are non-collinear vector y 3
tanθ = = = 3
x 3
∴ | a1 | = |a 2 |=1
Let the angle between a1 and a2 is θ θ = tan –1 3
θ = 60°
( 3)
2
a12 + a22 + 2a1a2 cosθ =
91. Find the torque of a force F = −3iˆ + 2jˆ + 1kˆ
1 + 1 + 2cosθ = 3
2 cosθ = 3 – 2 acting at the point r = 8iˆ + 2jˆ + 3kˆ .
2 cos θ = 1 (a) 14iˆ − 38jˆ + 16kˆ (b) 4iˆ + 4ˆj + 6kˆ
1
cos θ = (c) −14iˆ + 38jˆ − 16kˆ (d) −4iˆ − 17ˆj + 22kˆ
2
Now, UP CPMT-2010
= (a1 – a2) . (2a1 +a2) Ans. (d) : Torque of the force
= 2a12 − 2(a1 ⋅ a 2 ) + (a1 ⋅ a 2 ) − a 22 τ = r×F
= 2a − (a1 ⋅ a 2 ) − a
2 2 î ˆj kˆ
1 2
Putting the value of a1 = 1 and a2 = 1 and cosθ =1/2 τ= 8 2 3

= 2a12 – a22 – a1 a2 cos θ −3 2 1
1
=2–1–
2 = î ( 2 − 6 ) − ˆj ( 8 + 9 ) + kˆ (16 + 6 )
(a1 – a2) . (2a1 +a2) = 1 −

1 = −4iˆ − 17ˆj + 22kˆ
2
1 92. If force F = 5iˆ + 3jˆ + 4kˆ makes a displacement
(a1 – a2) . (2a1 +a2) =
2 of s = 6iˆ – 5kˆ work done by the force is
(a) 10 units (b) 122 5 units
89. Two vectors are perpendicular, if
(a) A ⋅ B = 1 (b) A × B = 0 (c) 5 122 units (d) 20 units
UP CPMT-2003
(c) A ⋅ B = 0 (d) A × B = AB
UP CPMT-2007 Ans. (a) : Given that,
Ans. (c) : We know that, Force (F) = 5iˆ + 3jˆ + 4kˆ
A ⋅ B = A B cos θ Displacement (s) = 6iˆ − 5kˆ
A.B =| A || B | cos 90° The work done is given by the following relation.
∴ A. B = 0 (∵ cos90° = 0) W = F.d
Hence, two vector are perpendicular if their dot product ( )(

W = 5iˆ + 3jˆ + 4kˆ . 6iˆ − 5kˆ )
is equal to zero.
W = (5iˆ + 3jˆ + 4kˆ ).(6iˆ + 0ˆj − 5kˆ )
90. A particle starting from the origin (0, 0) moves
in a straight line in the (x, y) plane. Its W = 30 + 0 – 20
coordinates at a later time are ( 3, 3 ) The W = 10 units

93. A body is rotating with angular velocity A ⋅ B + B ⋅ B = −B ⋅ C
ω = (3iˆ − 4jˆ + k)
ˆ . The linear velocity of a point
A B cos 90o + B2 = − B C cos φ
having position vector r = (5iˆ − 6jˆ + 6k)
ˆ is
∵ A = B, C = 2 A = 2 B
(a) 6iˆ + 2jˆ − 3kˆ (b) 18iˆ + 13jˆ − 2kˆ
(c) −18iˆ − 13jˆ + 2kˆ (d) 6iˆ − 2ˆj + 8kˆ B2 = −B ⋅ 2 B ⋅ cos φ
UP CPMT-2001 −1
cos φ =
Ans. (c) : Given that, 2
ω = (3iˆ − 4jˆ + k)
ˆ φ = 135 o
r = (5iˆ − 6ˆj + 6k)

ˆ So, θ = 90o, φ = 135o
We know that 95. An ant starts from the origin and crawls 10 cm
Linear velocity (v) = = ω× r = ω× r ( ) along the x – axis and then 20 cm along the y –
axis. The dot product of the ant's displacement
î ˆj kˆ vector with the position vector of a point that
makes 45° with the x – axis and has a
v= 3 −4 1
magnitude of 2 cm is
5 −6 6
(a) 30 cm (b) 30 2 cm
v = î(−24 + 6) − ˆj(18 − 5) + k(
ˆ −18 + 20) 30
(c) cm (d) 15 cm
v = −18iˆ − 13jˆ + 2kˆ 2
TS EAMCET 18.07.2022, Shift-I
94. The vectors A,B and C are such that
Ans. (a) : Displacement vector of ants = 10iˆ + 20ˆj
A = B , C = 2 A and A + B + C = 0 . The
2 (cos45o î + sin45o ĵ )
Position vector of point =
angles between A and B, B and C respectively
Position vector of point = î + ˆj
are
(a) 45o, 90o (b) 90o, 135o Cross product of Ant displacement and position vector
o o o o
(c) 90 , 45 (d) 45 , 135 = (10 î + 20 ĵ ).( î + ĵ )
TS EAMCET(Medical)-2015 = (10 + 20)
Ans. (b) : According to figure. = 30 cm
96. A vector is given as A = 4iˆ + 7jˆ . What would
→
be the angle, the vector A makes with y – axis
 7   4 
(a) θ = cos −1   (b) θ = cos −1  
 11   11 
Given that, A + B = −C  7   4 
(c) θ = cos −1   (d) θ = cos −1  
A + B = −C = C  65   65 
Squaring both side, we get– TS EAMCET 30.07.2022, Shift-I
2 2 Ans. (c) : Given, A = 4iˆ + 7ˆj , B = ˆj (y-axis)
A+B = C
We know that,
 2
(A + B)⋅(A + B) = C
2
∵ C ⋅ C = C  A⋅B (4iˆ + 7ˆj) ⋅ ˆj
  cos θ = =
2 A B 4 2 + 7 2 12
A ⋅ A + A ⋅ B + B⋅ A + B⋅ B = C
 7 
2 2 2 θ = cos −1  
A + A B cos θ + A B cos θ + B = C  65 
(∵ B = A, C= 2 A ) 97. The resultant of the two vectors A and

B makes angle α with A and β with B .
A2 + A2cosθ + A2cosθ + A2 = 2A2
⇒ (2 + 2cosθ) = 2 Statement (A) : α < β if A < B
⇒ cosθ = 0
Statement (B) : α < β if A > B
⇒ θ = 90o
A + B = −C Statement (C) : α = β if A = B

(a) (A) and (C) are true 100. Find the component of vector P = 2iɵ + 3jɵ along
(b) Only (C) is true
(c) (B) and (C) are true the direction of vector Q = ɵi + ɵj .
(d) (A),(B),(C) are all true (a) 2 (b) 2 5
5 2
Ans. (c) : A = R cos α (c) (d)
2 5
B = R cos β TS EAMCET 04.08.2021, Shift-II
Suppose that α < β HP CET-2018
Then, cosα > cosβ, So A > B Ans. (c) :
And suppose that α = β P.Q
Projection of P on Q =
Then, cosα = cosβ, So A = B Q
98. Vector a = ɵi + 2jɵ + 2kɵ and b = ɵi - ɵj + kɵ . What is ( 2i + 3j)( i + j) = 2 + 3 = 5
the unit vector along a + b ? =
2 2 2
2iɵ + ɵj + 3kɵ 2iɵ − ɵj + 4kɵ 101. The y-component of vector A is +3.0 m if A
(a) (b)
14 20 makes an angle of 30° counter clockwise from
2iɵ + ɵj + 3kɵ 2iɵ + ɵj − 3kɵ the positive y - axis, the magnitude of A is
(c) (d) (assume A is in x - y plane)
13 10
TS EAMCET 28.09.2020, Shift-I (a) 2 3m (b) 11m
Ans. (a) : Given that, a = î + 2 j + 2kˆ , b = î – j + kˆ (c) 15m (d) 21m
TS EAMCET 04.08.2021, Shift-II
a + b = (iˆ + 2ˆj + 2k)ˆ + (iˆ – j + k)
ˆ
Ans. (a) : y - component of vector A = + 3
a + b = 2iˆ + j + 3kˆ A makes an angle of 30º counter clockwise from the
a+b positive y - axis the magnitude of A is,
Unit vector of (a + b) =
a+b Ay
A=
cos30º
(2iˆ + j + 3k) ˆ 2iˆ + j + 3kˆ
= = +3 3 3× 3
4 +1+ 9 14 A= = = =2 3
99. Find the angle between the two vectors: cos30º 3 3/2
a = 3iˆ + 2jˆ + 5k,b ˆ = 5iˆ + 3jˆ + kˆ 2
 26  A = 2 3m
−1  26 
(a) cos −1   (b) sin  
 1330   1330  102. A particle is moving such that its position co-
ordinates (x, y) are (2m, 3m) at time t = 0, (6m,
−1  26  −1  26  7m) at time t = 2 s and (13m, 14m) at time t = 5
(c) cos   (d) tan  
 1335   1330  s. Average velocity vector (vav) from t = 0 to t =
TS EAMCET 04.08.2021, Shift-I 5 s is
Ans. (a) : Given, a = 3iˆ + 2ˆj + 5k,ˆ b = 5iˆ + 3jˆ + kˆ (a)( 1 ˆ

5
)
13i + 14ˆj ( )
(b)
7 ˆ ˆ
3
i+ j
a = a 2x + a 2y + a z2 = ( 3) + ( 2 ) + ( 5 ) = 38
2 2 2
( )
(c) 2 î + ˆj (d)( )
11 ˆ ˆ
5
i+ j
b = b x + b y + b z = ( 5) + ( 3) + (1) = 35
2 2 2 2 2 2
[AIPMT 2014]
Ans. (d) : According to figure,
a.b = (3iˆ + 2ˆj + 5k)
ˆ ⋅ (5iˆ + 3jˆ + k)
ˆ
= 15+6+5 = 26
a.b = ab cosθ It is given that, t = 0 to t = 5 sec
a.b 26 26 displacement
cosθ = = = vavg =
a b 38 35 1330 time
26
θ = cos–1 1330 ( ) ( )
( rC − rA ) 13iˆ + 14ˆj − 2iˆ + 3jˆ 11iˆ + 11jˆ
= =
(5 − 0) 5 5
 26 
So, Angle between two vector is cos–1  
 1330  vavg = (
11 ˆ ˆ
5
i+ j )
103. If the magnitude of sum of two vectors is equal Ans. (a) : |A × B| = 3 (A.B)
to the magnitude of difference of the two
vectors, the angle between these vectors is AB sinθ = 3 AB cosθ
o o
(a) 90 (b) 45 tanθ = 3
(c) 180o (d) 0o
[NEET 2016, AIPMT 1991] θ = tan–1( 3 )
Ans. (a) : There are two vectors A and B θ = 60°
It is given that, 106. If A × B = 3 A.B then the value of A + B is
A +B = A−B
(a) (A2 + B2 + AB)1/2
Let, angle between A and B is φ 1/ 2
 AB 
A2 + B2 + 2AB cosφ = A2 + B2 − 2AB cosφ (b)  A 2 + B2 + 
cosφ = 0 [∵Α, Β ≠ 0]  3
(c) A + B
π
φ = = 90o
( )
1/ 2
2 (d) A 2 + B2 + 3AB
104. If vectors A = cosωt î + sinωt ˆj and BCECE-2013
ωt ˆ ωt UPSEE - 2006
B = cos i + sin ˆj are functions of time,
2 2 [AIPMT 2004]
then the value of t at which they are orthogonal
Ans. (a) : Given that, A × B = 3A.B
to each other, is
π π AB sinθ = 3 AB cosθ
(a) t = (b) t =
4ω 2ω tanθ = 3
π θ = 60°
(c) t = (d) t = 0
ω We know that,
[AIPMT 2015] Law of parallelogram of addition
ˆ
Ans. (c) : Given, A = cos ωti + sin ωtj ˆ
| A + B | = A 2 + B2 + 2AB cos θ
ωt ωt
B = cos î + sin ˆj 1
2 2 | A + B | = A 2 + B2 + 2AB ×
If two vector are orthogonal then their dot product will 2
be zero– A + B = (A + B + AB)
2 2 1/2
A⋅B = 0 107. If a vector 2iˆ + 3jˆ + 8kˆ is perpendicular to the

 ω ω 
( cos ωtiˆ + sin ωtjˆ ) ⋅  cos î + sin ˆj  = 0
t t
vector 4jˆ − 4iˆ + αkˆ , then the value of α is
 2 2 
ωt ωt 1
cos ωt ⋅ cos + sin ωt ⋅ sin =0 (a) –1 (b)
2 2 2
 ωt  1
cos  ωt −  = 0 (c) – (d) 1
 2  2
[∵ cosAcosB + sinAsinB = cos (A – B)] Karnataka CET-2017
JIPMER-2007
 ωt  π
cos  ωt −  = cos AIPMT-2005
 2  2
Ans. (c) : Given, a = 2iˆ + 3jˆ + 8kˆ , b = −4iˆ + 4ˆj + αkˆ
ωt π
ωt − =
2 2 a and b are perpendicular so,
ωt π π a .b = 0
= or t =
2 2 ω
105. A and B are two vectors and θ is the angle
( 2iˆ + 3jˆ + 8kˆ ) ⋅ ( −4iˆ + 4ˆj + αkˆ ) = 0
(
between them. If A × B = 3 A.B , then the ) –8 + 12 + 8α = 0
4 + 8α = 0
value of θ is
8α = –4
(a) 60o (b) 30o
(c) 30o (d) 90o 1
α= −
[AIPMT 2007] 2

108. If a unit vector is represented by Ans. (b) : Let A ⋅ (B × A) = A ⋅ C
0.5iˆ + 0.8jˆ + ckˆ , then the value of c is
Here C = B × A which is perpendicular to both vector
(a) 1 (b) 0.11 A and B .
(c) 0.01 (d) 0.39 ∴ A ⋅C = 0
TS EAMCET (Medical)-2017
∵ C is perpendicular to A and B
[AIPMT 1999]
∴ Angle between A and C is 90°
Ans. (b) : Given, A = 0.5iˆ + 0.8jˆ + ckˆ
It is unit vector so it has magnitude A ⋅ C = ACcos θ
| A |= 1 A ⋅C = 0
∴ A ⋅ (B × A) = 0
( 0.5 ) + ( 0.8 ) + c 2 = 1
2 2
112. If A = (2iˆ + 3jˆ - k)m

ˆ and B = (iˆ + 2jˆ + 2k)m.
ˆ The
c2 = 0.11
magnitude of component of vector Â along
c= 0.11
vector B̂ will be ––––––– m.
109. Which of the following is not a vector quantity?
JEE Main-26.07.2022, Shift-II
(a) Speed (b) Velocity
(c) Torque (d) Displacement Ans. (2) : A = 2iˆ + 3jˆ − kˆ and B = î + 2ˆj + 2kˆ ( )
[AIPMT 1995]
A⋅B
Ans. (a) : The physical quantities for which having both Magnitude of A along B =
B
direction and magnitude is called vector quantity.
Example- force, torque, momentum, acceleration
velocity etc.
(
2iˆ + 3jˆ − kˆ î + 2ˆj + 2kˆ )( )
(1) + ( 2 ) + ( 2 )
2 2 2
110. The angle between the two vectors
A = 3iˆ + 4jˆ + 5kˆ and B = 3iˆ + 4jˆ − 5kˆ will be 2+6−2 6
o o
= =2
(a) 0 (b) 45 9 3
(c) 90o (d) 180o
113. A is a vector quantity such that A = non-zero
[AIPMT 1994]
Ans. (c) : Given, constant. Which of the following expression is
true for A ?
A = 3iˆ + 4jˆ + 5kˆ and B = 3iˆ + 4ˆj − 5kˆ
(a) A ⋅ A = 0 (b) A × A < 0
A.B
cos θ = (c) A × A = 0 (d) A × A > 0
| A || B | JEE Main-25.06.2022, Shift-I
cos θ =
(3iˆ + 4ˆj + 5kˆ )( 3iˆ + 4ˆj − 5kˆ ) Ans. (c) : Given that, A ≠ 0
(3) 2 + (4) 2 + (5)2 (3) 2 + (4)2 + (5) 2
A × A = A A sin 0° nˆ = 0
9 + 16 − 25
cos θ =
( 3)
2 2 2 A×A = 0
+ ( 4 ) + ( 5 ) . ( 3) + ( 4 ) + ( 5 )
2 2 2 So,
114. Which of the following relations is true for two
0 ˆ and B
ˆ making an angle θ to each
cos θ = unit vector A
50
other ?
cos θ = 0
cos θ = cos90° (a) A ˆ +B
ˆ = A ˆ tan θ
ˆ −B
2
θ = 90°
ˆ −B
ˆ = Aˆ +B
ˆ tan θ
111. The angle between A and B is θ. The value of (b) A
2
the triple product A. B × A is ( )
(c) A ˆ +B
ˆ = A ˆ cos θ
ˆ −B
2
(a) A B (b) zero 2
(c) A Bsinθ
2
(d) A Bcosθ
2
ˆ −B
ˆ = Aˆ +B
ˆ cos θ
(d) A
JIPMER-2007 2
AIPMT-1989 JEE Main-25.06.2022, Shift-I
Ans. (b) : Given that, (C) B−A−C=0 iii)
2 2
ˆ +B
A ˆ = ˆ +B
A ˆ B
ˆ +2 A ˆ cos θ
ˆ =1
A ˆ =1
B
(D) A+B=−C iv)
(1) + (1)
2 2
ˆ +B
A ˆ = + 2cos θ
= 2 + 2 cos θ
Choose the correct answer from the options
 θ  given below.
= 2 + 2  2 cos 2 − 1 
 2  (a) (A) → (iv), (B) → (i), (C) → (iii), (D) → (ii)
θ  θ (b) (A) → (iv), (B) → (iii), (C) → (i), (D) → (ii)

= 2  1 + 2 cos 2 − 1  = 2 cos (c) (A) → (iii), (B) → (ii), (C) → (iv), (D) → (i)
 2  2
(d) (A) → (i), (B) → (iv), (C) → (ii), (D) → (iii)
ˆ = 2cos θ
ˆ +B
A .....(i) JEE Main-25.07.2021, Shift-I
2 Ans. (b) : Applying triangle law of vectors to the
ˆ −B
ˆ = ˆ +B
2 2
ˆ B
ˆ −2 A ˆ cos θ diagram.
A A
(i) B = A + C
ˆ −B
A ˆ = 1 + 1 − 2 cos θ ∴ B−A−C = 0
This matches with (C).
ˆ −B
A ˆ = 2 − 2cos θ
(ii) –C = A + B
= 2 (1 − cos θ ) This matches with (D).
(iii) C + B = A
 θ
= 2 (1 − 1 − 2 sin 2  ∴ A−C = B
 2 This matches with (B).
 θ (iv) A + B = C
= 2  1 − 1 + 2sin 2 
 2 ∴ C−A−B=0
 θ θ 116. Two vectors P and Q have equal magnitudes. If
= 2  1 − 1 + 2sin 2  = 2sin the magnitude of P+Q is n times the magnitude
 2 2 of P−Q, then angle between P and Q is
Aˆ −B ˆ = 2sin θ .....(ii)  n −1 
(a) sin −1 
 n −1 
(b) cos −1 
 
2  n +1  n +1 
Equation (i) divide by equation (ii), we get –
 n2 −1   n2 −1 
θ (c) sin −1  2  (d) cos −1  2 
Aˆ −B ˆ 2sin  n +1  n +1 
= 2
ˆ +B θ JEE Main-25.07.2021, Shift-II
A ˆ
2cos JEE Main-20.07.2021, Shift-II
2
ˆ −B ˆ
A θ Ans. (d) : Given that,
= tan P=Q .....(i)
ˆ
A+B ˆ 2
Let the magnitude of (P + Q) = R
ˆ −B
A ˆ =A ˆ +Bˆ tan θ R = |P + Q| = P 2 + Q 2 + 2PQ cos θ
2
115. Match List I with List II. R = P 2 + P 2 + 2P 2 cos θ [from (i)]
List-I List-II The magnitude of (P – Q) = R'
(A) C−A−B=0 i) R' = |P – Q| = P 2 + Q 2 − 2PQ cos θ
R ' =| P − Q |= P 2 + P 2 − 2P 2 cos θ [from (i)]
Given that
(B) A−C−B=0 ii) R = nR'
2P 2 + 2P 2 cos θ = n 2P 2 − 2P 2 cos θ
squaring both side
2p2 + 2p2 cosθ = n2(2p2 – 2p2 cosθ)
2p 2 (1 + cos θ) = n 2 2p 2 (1− cos θ)
( 3) + ( 5 )
2 2
5=
+ 2 × 3 × 5cos θ
1 + cosθ = n (1 – cosθ)
2
1 + cosθ = n2 – n2cosθ 5 = 9 + 25 + 2 × 3 × 5cos θ

cosθ + n cosθ = n – 1
2 2 Squaring both side
cosθ(1 + n ) = n – 1
2 2 25 = 9+25+2× 3 × 5 cosθ
n −1
2 –9
cos θ = 2 cos θ =
n +1 2 × 3× 5
 n −1 
2 –3
θ = cos −1  2  cos θ =
 n +1  10
117. If A and B are two vectors satisfying the (
2A1 + 3A 2 . 3A1 − 2A 2 )( )
relation A ⋅ B = A × B . Then, the value of = 6 | A1 |2 +9A1 ⋅ A 2 − 4A1 ⋅ A 2 − 6 | A 2 |2
A − B will be
= 6(3) 2 + 9A1.A 2 − 4A1.A 2 − 6 × 25
(a) A + B 2 2
(b) A + B + 2AB
2 2
= 54 + 5A .A − 6 × 25 1 2
(c) A 2 + B2 + 2AB (d) A 2 + B2 − 2AB = 54 + 5 A1 A 2 cos θ − 150

JEE Main-20.07.2021, Shift-I
 −3 
Ans. (d) : Given that, = 54 + 5 × 3 × 5   − 150
 10 
A⋅B = A×B
45
AB cosθ = AB sinθ = 54 –150 –
tanθ = 1 2
θ = tan–1(1) = – 118.5
θ = 45° 120. In the cube of side ‘a’ shown in the figure, the
vector from the central point of the face ABOD
The value of A − B is to the central point of the face BEFO will be
| A − B |= A 2 + B2 − 2ABcos 45°
| A − B |= A 2 + B2 − 2AB
118. If P ×Q =Q ×P, the angle between P and Q is
θ (0°< θ <360°). The value of θ will be
……………°.
Ans. (180) :
If P × Q = Q × P
P × Q = –P × Q (a)
1 ˆ ˆ
2
(
a i−k ) 1 ˆ ˆ
(b)
2
( )
a j− i
(
2 P×Q = 0) 1
(
(c) a ˆj − kˆ ) 1
( )
(d) a kˆ − î
If P = 0 or Q = 0 2 2
The angle between P & Q is 180º (0º<θ < 360º)
Ans. (b) :
So, θ = 180º
119. Let A1 = 3, A 2 = 5 and
A1 + A 2 = 5 . The value of
( 2A 1 )(
+ 3A 2 . 3A1 - 2A 2 is )
(a) −106.5 (b) −112.5
(c) −99.5 (d) −118.5
Ans. (d) : Given that
a a
A1 = 3, A 2 = 5, A1 + A 2 = 5 Position vector of G is, G  ,0, 
2 2
2 2 a a
A1 + A 2 = A1 + A 2 + 2 A1 A 2 cos θ OG = î + kˆ
2 2

 a a Ans. (c) : Given
Position vector of H is, H  0, , 
aˆ a ˆ
 2 2 (
F = –iˆ + 2ˆj + 3kˆ )
OH = j + k
2 2 d = ( 0iˆ + 0ˆj + 4kˆ )
GH = OH − OG
Work done is given by-
a a  a a 
GH =  ˆj + kˆ  −  î + kˆ  W = F.d
2 2  2 2 
a
( )
GH = ˆj – î
( )(
= –iˆ + 2ˆj + 3kˆ 0iˆ + 0ˆj + 4kˆ )
2 = 0 + 0 + 12 = 12N
121. If A × B = B × A , then the angle between A and 124. The sum of three vectors in the figure below is
B is
(a) π (b) π / 3 zero. The magnitude of OC and OB is
(c) π / 2 (d) π / 4
AIEEE-2004
Ans. (a) :
A × B = B× A
A × B = –(A × B)
ABsinθ = –ABsinθ
2ABsinθ = 0
sinθ = 0
θ = 0, π, 2π
122. A = 3iˆ + 4jˆ + 2k,
ˆ B = 6iˆ - ˆj + 3kˆ
Find a vector
parallel to A whose magnitude equal to that of
B
(a)
29
(
46 ˆ ˆ
3i + 4j + 2kˆ ) (b)
29
(
46 ˆ ˆ ˆ
6i − j + 3k ) (a) 5 m, 5 2 m
(c) 5 2 m, 5m
(b) 5 m, 5 m
(d) 5 2 m, 5 2 m
(c)
46
(
29 ˆ ˆ
3i + 4j + 2kˆ ) (d)
46
(
29 ˆ ˆ ˆ
6i − j + 3k ) Assam CEE-2018
Ans. (c) : Given, the sum of three vectors in given
Assam CEE-2020 figure is zero
Ans. (a) : Givne that,
i.e. 0iˆ + 0ˆj + 0kˆ = 0 ...... (i)
A = 3iˆ + 4ˆj + 2kˆ
B = 6iˆ – ˆj + 3kˆ
Let X be the vector parallel to A whose magnitude is
equal to that of B
AB
X=
A
3iˆ + 4ˆj + 2kˆ

= 36 + 1 + 9
9 + 16 + 4
Now,
X=
46 ˆ ˆ
29
(
3i + 4 j + 2kˆ ) OA = 5(−ˆj) = −5ˆj
123. A body constrianed to move along the z-axis of ˆ
OB = OB (i)
a co-ordinate system is subject to a constant
(
force F given by F = -iˆ + 2jˆ + 3kˆ N. The work ) OC = OCcos 45°(−î) + OCsin 45° ˆj
done by this force in moving the body a OC ˆ OC ˆ
=− i+ j
distance 4m along the z-axis is. 2 2
( )
(a) −4iˆ + 8ˆj + 12kˆ N (b) −4iˆ + 8ˆj N ( )  OC  ˆ  OC  ˆ
ˆ R =  OB −  i +  −5 + j .....(ii)
(c) 12 N (d) 12kN  2   2
Assam CEE-2021
Comparing equation (i) and (ii), we get Ans. (b) :
 OC  ˆ  OC  ˆ
0iˆ + 0ˆj =  OB −  i +  −5 + j
 2   2
OC OC
OB − = 0 ⇒ OB =
2 2
OC
−5 = 0
2
The angle β which the resultant = makes with x is given
OC = 5 2 m by
ysinθ
5 2 tanβ =
Then, OB = = 5m x + y cosθ
2
 θ y sin θ  θ
125. The unit vector perpendicular to the plane of tan   = ∵β = 
 2  x + y cos θ  2
A = î – 3jˆ – kˆ and B = 2i + ˆj – kˆ is
sin θ / 2
=
y × ( 2sin θ / 2.cos θ / 2 )
4 ˆ 1 ˆ 7 ˆ cos θ / 2 x + ycos θ
(a) i− j+ k
66 66 66 x + y cosθ = 2y .cos2 θ/2
2 ˆ 1 ˆ 8 ˆ  θ  θ
(b) i− j+ k x + y  2cos 2 – 1 = y.2cos 2
66 66 66  2  2
x–y=0
4 ˆ 1 ˆ 7 ˆ
(c) i+ j+ k x=y
66 66 66 127. The resultant of three vectors
2 ˆ 1 ˆ 8 ˆ A(2i ˆ − ˆj + 3k),
ˆ B (3iˆ − 2jˆ − 2k)and
ˆ C is a unit
(d) i+ j+ k
66 66 66 vector along z direction is given by
Assam CEE-2016 (a) C = 3jˆ + 5kˆ (b) C = 3iˆ + 2kˆ
Ans. (a) : Given, (c) C = 5iˆ + kˆ (d) C = −5iˆ + 3jˆ
ˆ ( ˆ ˆ ) ˆ ˆ
A = i – 3j – k and B = 2i + j – k(ˆ ) Tripura-2020
î ˆj kˆ (
Ans. (d) : A = 2iˆ − ˆj + 3kˆ )
A × B = 1 –3 –1 (
B = 3iˆ − 2ˆj − 2kˆ )
C = ( xiˆ + yjˆ + zkˆ )
2 1 –1
Let
= î ( 3 – ( –1) ) – ˆj ( –1 – ( –2 ) ) + kˆ (1 – ( –6 ) )
Now A + B + C = 1 unit along z-direction
= 4iˆ − ˆj + 7kˆ ( ) ( ) ( )
2iˆ − ˆj + 3kˆ + 3iˆ − 2jˆ − 2kˆ + xiˆ + yjˆ + zkˆ = 1kˆ
Now, A × B = 4 + (−1) + 7
2 2 2
(2 + 3 + x )î + (−1− 2 + y)ˆj + (3 − 2 + z) kˆ = 1kˆ
= 16 + 1 + 49 = 66 (5 + x )î + (−3 + y)ˆj + (1 + z ) kˆ = 1kˆ
By comparing both side
So, Unit vector perpendicular to the planes A and B is 5 + x = 0 ⇒ x = –5
A×B y–3=0⇒y=3
A×B 1+z=1⇒z=0
4iˆ ˆj 7kˆ
Now (
C = xiˆ + yjˆ + zkˆ )
− +
= (−5iˆ + 3jˆ + 0kˆ )
=
66 66 66
126. The angle between two vectors x and y is θ. If C = −5iˆ + 3jˆ
the resultant vector z makes an angle θ/2 with
x, then which of the following is true? 128. If A and B are two vectors, then the value of
(a) x = 2y (b) x = y (A + B) ×(A – B) is
y (a) 2(B × A) (b) –2(B × A)
(c) x = 2y + 1 (d) x =
2 (c) B × A (d) A×B
Assam CEE-2016 HP CET-2018
Ans. (a) : If A and B are two vector Ans. (a) : Given data
Then, ( )
F = 4iˆ + 3jˆ N
(A + B) × (A − B)
r = ( 4iˆ – 3jˆ – 2kˆ ) m
1
= A × (A − B) + B ×(A − B)
r = ( 5iˆ – 4ˆj + 2kˆ ) m
∵ A × A = 0  2
= A × A − A × B + B ×A − B × B   ∴ Displacement, d = r2 – r1
 B × B = 0 
d = ( 5iˆ − 4ˆj + 2kˆ ) − ( 4iˆ − 3jˆ − 2kˆ )
= 0 − A × B + B ×A − 0
d = î – ˆj + 4kˆ
= B × A + B ×A (∵ −A × B= B × A )
= 2(B × A)
(
∴ Work done = F.d = 4iˆ + 3jˆ . i – ˆj + 4kˆ )( )
F.d = 4 –3
129. Two position vectors are given by r1 = (1,1,1)
F.d = 1 Joule
and r2 = ( 1, −1,1) . The unit vector in the
131. The dot product of A = ( î + ˆj + kˆ ) and the unit
direction of r1 × r2
vector parallel to ( î − ˆj + kˆ ) is
ɵi kɵ ɵi kɵ
(a) − (b) −
− 1 2
2 2 2 2 (a) (b)
3 3
ɵi ɵk ɵi kɵ
(c) + (d) − + (c) 3 (d) 3
2 2 2 2 AP EAMCET-11.07.2022, Shift-II
AP EAMCET-06.07.2022, Shift-I Ans. (a) : A = î + ˆj + kˆ and unit vector parallel to
( î – ˆj + kˆ ) is = AB⋅ B = ( i + j + k ) ⋅ ( i − j + k )
Ans. (a) : Given, ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
r = î + ˆj + kˆ
1
12 + ( −1) + (1)
2 2
r2 = î – ˆj + kˆ
1
î ˆj kˆ =
3
r1 × r2 = 1 1 1
132. The component of a vector P = 3iˆ + 8jˆ along the
1 –1 1
= î (1 – ( –1) ) – ˆj (1 – 1) + kˆ ( –1 – 1)
(
direction î + 2jˆ is )
8 19
= 2iˆ − 0ˆj – 2kˆ (a) (b)
5 5
= 2iˆ – 2kˆ
11
(c) (d) 10
r1 × r2 = 22 + (−2)2 5
=2 2 AP EAMCET-05.07.2022, Shift-I
r1 × r2 Ans. (b) : P = 3iˆ + 8jˆ Q = î + 2ˆj
The unit vector in direction of r1 × r2 is ˆ
r × r2 P component along Q direction = PQ
=
2iˆ
–
2kˆ
=
P.Q
=
( 3iˆ + 8jˆ )( î + 2ˆj) = 3 + 16 = 19
2 2 2 2 Q 1 + 22 5 5
î kˆ 133. Which of the following is not true about vectors
= –
2 2 A,B and C ?
130. A uniform force of ( 4iˆ + 3jˆ ) newton acts on a (a) ( A ⋅ A )( B ⋅ C ) is a scalar value.
body mass 5 kg. The body is displaced from
( 4iˆ − 3jˆ − 2kˆ ) m to ( 5iˆ − 4jˆ + 2kˆ ) m. Then, the
(b) ( A × B) ⋅ ( B × C ) is a scalar value.
work done by the force on the body in joule is (c) ( A × C ) × ( B × C ) is a scalar value.
A × ( B × C ) is a vector value.
(a) 1 (b) 5
(d)
(c) 7 (d) 11
AP EAMCET-11.07.2022, Shift-II AP EAMCET-04.07.2022, Shift-II
Ans. (c) : For A,B and C 1 −1 −1
=
3 3
( ) ( )
i.e. A × C × B × C is a vector value.
−1
The cross product is always vector quantity. cos θ =
3
134. If A + B = C and that C is perpendicular to A.
What is the angle between A and B, if |A| = |C|?  1
θ = cos −1  − 
π π  3
(a) rad (b) rad
4 2
136. A and B are two vectors of equal magnitudes
3π
(c) rad (d) π rad and θ is the angle between them. The angle
4
JIPMER-2016 between A or B with their resultant is
θ θ
Ans. (c) : Given, A = C (a) (b)
4 2
(c) 2 θ (d) Zero
AP EAMCET -2010
Ans. (b) : Given, A = B
From figure,
C
tan θ =
A
A C
cot θ = = = 1 (∴A = C )
C C
Bsin θ
θ = 45°
A + Bcos θ
∴ (∵ A = B )
tan α =
So the angle between A and B
sin θ
180 – θ = 180 – 45 tan α =
1 + cos θ
= 135°
θ θ
π 2sin .cos
= 135 × tan α = 2 2
180 2 θ
1 + 2 cos − 1
= 3π radian 2
4
135. The angle between two linear trans-membranes θ θ
2sin .cos
domains is defined by following vectors tan α = 2 2
ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ 2 θ
a = i + j - k and i - j + k 2 cos
2
−1  1  −1   −1 θ
(a) cos   (b) cos   tan α = tan
 3   3 
2
−1  − 1   1  θ
(c) sin   (d) sin  
− 1
α=
 3   3  2
JIPMEER-2015 137. Find the angle between the vectors
Ans. (b) : Given vectors, A = 2iɵ + 4jɵ + 4kɵ and B = 4iɵ + 2jɵ - 4k.
ɵ
ˆ ˆ
a = i + j– k ˆ (a) 0º (b) 45º
b = î − ˆj + kˆ (c) 60º (d) 90º
AP EAMCET-24.08.2021, Shift-I
angle between two linear trans membrane
domains Ans. (d) : Given,
a.b A = 2iɵ + 4jɵ + 4kɵ
cos θ =
a b and B = 4iɵ + 2ɵj − 4kɵ
Since A.B = ( 2iˆ + 4ˆj + 4kˆ ) ⋅ ( 4iˆ + 2ˆj − 4kˆ )
=
( î + ˆj – kˆ ) .( î − ˆj + kˆ )
= (2 × 4) + (4 × 2) − (4 × 4)
(1) + (1) + ( −1) (1) + ( −1) + (1)
2 2 2 2 2 2
= 8 + 8 – 16 = 0

A⋅B Ans. (a) : Magnitude of the force is given as –
cos θ =
F = 62 + ( −18 ) + 102 N
2
A B
8 + 8 − 16 F = 36 + 324 + 100 N
cos θ =
4 + 16 + 16 16 + 4 + 16 F = 460 N ⇒ F = 2 115 N
cosθ = 0
Force = Mass × Acceleration
cosθ = cos 90o
θ = 90o 2 115 115
Mass = ⇒ Mass = kg
Hence, vectors A and B are perpendicular to each other. 8 4
140. For the resultant of two vectors A and B to
138. The resultant of the two vectors A and B is
maximum. The angle between them should be
perpendicular to the vector A and its _____.
magnitude is equal to half of the magnitude of (a) 180° (b) 0°
vector B . Then the angle between A and B is––. (c) 90° (d) 60°
(a) 30º (b) 45º AP EAMCET-23.08.2021, Shift-II
(c) 150º (d) 120º Ans. (b) : For maximum Resultant
AP EAMCET-06.09.2021, Shift-I FR = F1 + F2 + 2F1F2 cos θ
2 2
Ans. (c) : Given that R = B/2 For maximum

Resultant of two forces cosθ =1
R = A 2 + B2 + 2ABcosθ ... (i) θ = 0°
Then resultant force
FR = F12 + F22 + 2F1F2
FR = F1 + F2
For minimum cosθ= –1
A and R are perpendicular to each other θ=180°
Bsin θ Then resultant force
∴ tan 90º = ⇒ A + Bcos θ = 0
A + Bcos θ FR = F12 + F22 – 2F1F2 ⇒ FR = F1 − F2
∴ cos θ = –A/B
put the value of cos θ in equation (i). 141. The vectors ( ) (
A = î + ˆj − 2kˆ ,B = 2iˆ + 2jˆ − kˆ )
B  −A 
= A 2 + B2 + 2AB   (
and C = − î + αˆj + kˆ ) are coplanar when the
2  B  constant α is equal to
B2 (a) 1/3 (b) 1
= A 2 + B2 − 2A 2 (c) 3 (d) none of these
4
AMU-2008
B2
= B2 − A 2 Ans. (d) : Given,
4
A = î + ˆj − 2kˆ
3B2 3B
= A2 ⇒ A = B = 2iˆ + 2ˆj − kˆ
4 2
3 And C = −î + αˆj + kˆ
cosθ = −A / B = −
2 Here, three vector A, B,C are coplanar if
∴ θ = 150º  A BC  = 0
The angle between A and B is 150º.  
139. When a force F given by F = 6iɵ - 18jɵ + 10kɵ acts 1 1 −2
on a body, it imparts an acceleration of 8 m.s–2. ∴ 2 2 −1 = 0
Then find the mass of the body –––– −1 α 1
115 1(2 + α) −1(2 −1) −2(2α +2) = 0
(a) kg (b) 10 2 kg
4 2 + α −1 − 4 α − 4 = 0
115 115 −3 α − 3 = 0
(c) kg (d)kg 1
2 2 Or α=−
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142. If A = î – ˆj and B = 3iˆ + 4jˆ , the vector having 144. The angle between the vectors : a = 3i – 4j
same magnitude as B but parallel to vector A and b = –2i + 3k is
can be written as  1  1
(a) cos –1  −  (b) cos –1  − 
( )
(a) 5 î - ˆj (b) 5/ 2 î – ˆj ( )( )  3  4
 1  1
(c) 2 ( 4iˆ – 3jˆ ) (d) 3 ( î – ˆj) (c) cos –1  −  (d) cos –1  − 
 2  6
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Ans. (b) : Given, Ans. (a) : Given
A = î − ˆj a = 3i − 4 j and b = −2i + 3k
We know
B = 3iˆ + 4jˆ
a.b
cos θ =
( )=
î − ˆj
a⋅b
( Â ) = AA = 1+1
1 ˆ ˆ
( )
i−j
2
( 3i − 4 j ).( −2i + 3k )
Magnitude of B = ( ) ( 3) + ( 4 )
2 2
= 9 + 16 = 5
cos θ =
( 3 ) + ( −4 ) ( −2 ) + ( 3 )
2 2 2 2
∵ Vector having magnitude of B and parallel to A . −6  13 = 3.606 

cos θ =  
5 13
∴ B .Aˆ = 5. 1 î − ˆj
2
( ) −6 −1
cos θ = ⇒ cos θ =
18 3
ˆ =
B .A
5
2
( )
î − ˆj
 1
θ = cos −1  − 
 3
143. Find the component of vector A = 2iˆ + 3jˆ along
145. Vector A has a magnitude of 5 units, lies in the
( )
the direction î - ˆj . xy-plane and points in a direction 120º from the
direction of increasing x. Vector B has a
(a) −
2
( )
1 ˆ ˆ
i–j
1 ˆ ˆ
(b) − i + j
2
( ) magnitude of 9 units and points along the z-
axis. The magnitude of cross product A × B is
(c)
2
( )
1 ˆ ˆ
i–j (d)
1 ˆ ˆ
2
i+j ( ) (a) 30
(c) 40
(b) 35
(d) 45
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Ans. (d) : We know that,
Ans. (a) : A = 2iˆ + 3jˆ A×B = |A| |B| sinθ
B = î − ˆj Vector B makes angle of 90° with A
A×B = 5×9 sin 90°
Unit vector B̂ A×B = 45
B î − ˆj 146. If A = î + ˆj , and B = î + kˆ , then A × B is
B̂ = =
B (1) 2 − (−1) 2 (a) î + ˆj + kˆ (b) î − ˆj + kˆ
î − ˆj (c) î + ˆj − kˆ (d) î − ˆj − kˆ
B̂ =
2 AMU-2006
Ans. (d) : Given,
A⋅B ˆ
Component of A along B = = A⋅B
B A = î + ˆj
To get vector form = [ AB

ˆ ]B
ˆ B = î + kˆ
Then
 1 ˆ ˆ  1 ˆ ˆ
= ( 2iˆ + 3jˆ ) ⋅ ( i − j)  ( i − j) î ˆj kˆ
 2  2
A×B = 1 1 0
 1  1 ˆ ˆ
= −  ( i − j) 1 0 1
 2 2
A × B = î (1 − 0 ) − ˆj (1 − 0 ) + kˆ ( 0 − 1)
= − ( î − ˆj)
1
2 A × B = î − ˆj − kˆ

147. The (x, y, z) coordinates of two points A and B Ans. (c) : (i) a.b = a.c
are given respectively as (0, 3, –1) and (–2, 6, 4).
The displacement vector from A to B may be a b cos θ = a c cos θ
given by Then b=c
(a) −2iˆ + 6ˆj + 4kˆ (b) −2iˆ + 3jˆ + 3kˆ
(ii) a × b = a ×c
(c) −2iˆ + 3jˆ + 5kˆ (d) 2iˆ − 3jˆ − 3kˆ
a b sin θ = a c sin θ
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Ans. (c) : A = a î + a ˆj + a kˆ b=c
1 2 3
B = b1î + b 2 ˆj + b3 kˆ b and c are equal in magnitude so, b and c are not

perpendicular . they are parallel to each other.
Displacement vector (r) = B − A
So, only (i) is follows.
( b1 − a1 ) î + ( b 2 − a 2 ) ˆj + ( b3 − a 3 ) kˆ 150. The angle between the vectors
Given, A = î + ˆj and B = î + ˆj + ckˆ is 30º .
A = 0iˆ + 3jˆ − kˆ , B = −2iˆ + 6ˆj + 4kˆ
Find the unknown c.
(
∴ r = −2iˆ + 6ˆj + 4kˆ − 3jˆ − kˆ ) ( ) (a) 0 (b) ± 1
r = −2iˆ + 3jˆ + 5kˆ 2 1

(c) ± (d) ±
3 2
148. A = 4iˆ + 4jˆ − 4kˆ and B = 3iˆ + ˆj + 4kˆ then angle AMU-2011
between vectors A and B is Ans. (c) : Given,
(a) 180o (b) 90o A = î + ˆj , B = î + ˆj + ckˆ , θ = 30°
(c) 45o (d) 0o
(1) + (1)
2 2
AMU-2001 A= = 2
Ans. (b) : Given,
B = 12 + 12 + c 2 = 2 + c 2
A = 4iˆ + 4ˆj − 4kˆ
as we know that vector product is defined as,
B = 3iˆ + ˆj + 4kˆ
A ⋅ B = A ⋅ B cos θ
Let θ be the angle between vector A and B then,
cos θ =
A.B ( î + ˆj) ⋅ ( î + ˆj + ckˆ ) = 2× ( )
2 + c 2 cos30°
A B
( )(
4iˆ + 4ˆj − 4kˆ . 3iˆ + ˆj + 4kˆ ) 1+1 = 2 × ( 2 + c2 × ) 2
3
cos θ =
42 + 42 + ( −4 )
2
32 + 12 + 42 4
= 2 + c2
6
12 + 4 − 16
cos θ = 16 4
48 26 2 + c2 = ⇒ c2 =
6 6
cosθ = 0 = cos90o
θ = 90o 2
c=±
3
149. Consider the following statements about three
vectors a,b and c that have non-zero 151. The angle between A and the resultant of
magnitudes. It follows b = c 2A + 3B and 4A − 3B is
(i) if a ⋅ b = a ⋅ c A
(a) 90º (b) tan −1  
(ii) if a × b = a × c b must be perpendicular B
B  A−B
to c (c) tan −1   (d) tan −1  
(a) (i) and (ii) both (b) neither (i) nor (ii) A A+B
(c) (i) only (d) (ii) only (e) 0º
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Ans. (e) : Consider A and B, 154. When a particle moved from point A(2, 2, 3) to
point B(6, 6, 9), its displacement vector is ____.
(a) 4iɵ + 4ɵj + 6kɵ (b) 8iɵ + 8jɵ + 12kɵ
(c) 4iɵ + 8jɵ + 6kɵ (d) 8iɵ + 4ɵj + 6kɵ
Ans. (a) : Given,
The particle is moving from point
A (2, 2, 3) to the point B (6, 6, 9)
Displacement vector ( r ) = ∆xiˆ + ∆yjˆ + ∆zkˆ
Resultant of 2A + 3 B and 4 A − 3 B, r = ( 6 – 2 ) î + ( 6 – 2 ) ˆj + ( 9 – 3) kˆ
( 2A + 3 B) + ( 4 A − 3 B) = 2A + 3 B + 4 A − 3 B = 6 A r = 4iˆ + 4ˆj + 6kˆ
Angle between A and resultant vector 155. The position of a particle x (in meters) at a time
( ) (
2A + 3 B and 4 A − 3 B . ) t seconds is given by the relation
The angle between A and 6A is 0°, because they are

( )
r = 3tiˆ - t 2 ˆj + 4kˆ . Calculate the magnitude of
velocity of the particle after 5 seconds.
parallel vectors.
(a) 3.55 (b) 5.03
152. A particle moves from position 3iˆ + 2j+ ˆ 6kˆ to (c) 8.75 (d) 10.44
ˆ ˆ ˆ
14i +13j + 9k due to a uniform force of AMU-2010
Ans. (d) : Given,
4iˆ + ˆj + 3kˆ newton. Find the work done if the
displacement is in meters. r = 3tiˆ − t 2 ˆj + 4kˆ
(a) 16 J (b) 64 J dr
v= = 3iˆ − 2tjˆ + 0
(c) 32 J (d) 48 J dt
J&K CET- 2007
| v |= 9 + (−2t )
2
Ans. (b) : Given, F = 4iˆ + ˆj + 3kˆ

= 9 + 4t 2
dS = (14iˆ + 13jˆ + 9k)
ˆ − (3iˆ + 2ˆj + 6k)
ˆ
Magnitude of velocity of particle t = 5 sec-
(
= 11iˆ + 11jˆ + 3kˆ ) v = 9 + 4 ( 5)
2
Work done W = F ⋅ dS
| v |= 9 + 100
( )(
∴ W = 4iˆ + ˆj + 3kˆ ⋅ 11iˆ + 11jˆ + 3kˆ ) = 10.44
W = 44 + 11 + 9 156. The velocity of a moving particle at any instant
∴ W = 64J is î + ˆj. The magnitude and direction of the
153. What is the linear velocity, if angular velocity velocity of the particle are
vector ω = 3iˆ − 4jˆ + kˆ and position vector (a) 2 units and 45° with the x-axis
(b) 2 units and 30° with the z-axis
r = 5iˆ - 6jˆ + 6kˆ ?
(c) 2 units and 45° with the x-axis
(a) 6iˆ - 2jˆ + 3kˆ (b) -18iˆ -13jˆ + 2kˆ (d) 2 units and 60° with the y-axis
(c) 18iˆ +13jˆ + 2kˆ (d) 6iˆ - 2jˆ + 8kˆ (e) 2 units and 60° with the x-axis
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Ans. (b) : Given, Ans. (c) : Given,
Velocity of moving particle is-
ω= 3iɵ − 4ɵj + kɵ
v = î + ˆj
r = 5iɵ − 6ɵj + 6kɵ
Then, magnitude | v |= 12 + 12
i ɵ
j ɵ
k
v= 2
v = ( ω× r ) = 3 − 4 1
A 1 1
5 −6 6 Direction, cosθ = x = =
|A| 1 +1
2 2
2
= ɵi ( −24 + 6 ) − ɵj (18 − 5) + kɵ (−18 + 20) θ = 45o
So, the magnitude of velocity is 2 and direction 45°
v = − 18iɵ − 13jɵ + 2kɵ with the x-axis.
157. A certain vector in the xy-plane has an x- 1
component of 4 m and a y-component of 10m. SFinal – Sinitial = ut + at 2
It is then rotated in the xy-plane so that its x- 2
component is doubled. Then its new y-
component is (approximately) ( ) ( ) (1
)
SFinal − 2.0iˆ + 4.0ˆj = 2 5.0iˆ + 4.0ˆj + 4.0iˆ + 4.0ˆj (2)
2
2
(a) 20m (b) 7.2m

SFinal = 12iˆ + 12ˆj + 8iˆ + 8jˆ
(c) 5.0m (d) 4.5m
AP EAMCET -2011 SFinal = 20iˆ + 20ˆj
Ans. (b) : Given that,
Initially : X – component = 4 m | SFinal |= 202 + 202
Y – component = 10 m
Finally : X – component = 2 × 4 = 8 m |SFinal| = 20 2 m
Y – component = y 160. A particle is moving with a velocity
The magnitude of vector do not change by its rotation v = k ( yiˆ + xjˆ ) , where k is a constant. The
So,
general equation for its path is
42 + 102 = 82 + y 2
(a) y = x2 + constant (b) y2 =x + constant
y = 52 (c) xy = constant (d) y2 = x2 + constant
y = 7.2 m JEE Main-09.01.2019, Shift-I
158. A particle has an initial velocity 3i +4j and an BITSAT- 2016
acceleration of 0.4i +0.3 j. Its speed after 10 s is
AIEE-2010
(a) 10 units (b) 7 2 units
(c) 7 units (d) 8.5 units Ans. (d) : Given,
AIPMT-2010 v = kyiˆ + kxjˆ …(i)
AIEEE-2009
Ans. (b) : Given data, General equation v = v x î + v y ˆj …(ii)
u = 3iˆ + 4ˆj Comparing eqn (i) & (ii) we get
a = 0.4iˆ + 0.3jˆ vx = ky, vy = kx
dx
t = 10 sec = ky …(iii)
we know that, dt
v = u + at dy
= kx …(iv)
ˆ ˆ ( ˆ ˆ )
v = 3i + 4 j + 0.4i + 0.3j × 10 dt
Now, eqn (iv) / (iii)
v = 7iˆ + 7ˆj
dy
So, magnitude of v = 7 2 + 7 2 = 7 2 dt = kx
dx ky
159. A particle moves from the point ( 2.0iˆ + 4.0jˆ ) m dt
at t=0 with an initial velocity ( 5.0iˆ + 4.0jˆ ) ms −1 . dy x
=
It is acted upon by a constant force which dx y
produces a constant acceleration
( 4.0iˆ + 4.0jˆ ) ms −2 . What is the distance of the ∫ y dy =∫ x dx
particle from the origin at time 2 s ? y2 x 2
= + constant
(a) 5m (b) 20 2m 2 2
(c) 10 2m (d) 15m Or y 2 = x 2 + constant
161. In three dimensional system, the position
Ans. (b) : Given,
coordinates of a particle (in motion) are given
Sinitial = 2.0iˆ + 4.0ˆj below
u = 5.0iˆ + 4.0ˆj x = a cosωt, y = a sinωt, z = aωt
a = 4.0iˆ + 4.0ˆj The velocity of particle will be
Now, (a) 2aω (b) 2aω
1 2
∆ s = ut + at (c) aω (d) 3aω
2
Ans. (a) : Given, Ans. (a) : r ( t ) = 15t 2 î + ( 4 − 20t 2 ) ˆj
x = a cos ωt
dr(t)
dx = v(t)
vx = = −a sin ωt.ω dt
dt
Similarly ( )
v ( t ) = 30tiˆ + 0 − 40tjˆ
dy
vy = = a cos ωt.ω v ( t ) = 30tiˆ − 40tjˆ
dt
dv(t)
vz =
dz
= aω = a(t) = 30iɵ − 40ɵj
dt dt
a = 302 + ( −40 ) = 50 m / s 2
2
∴ v = v 2x + v 2y + v 2z
164. Consider a particle moving in the xy plane with
= (−aω sin ωt ) + (aω cos ωt ) + (aω)
2 2 2
velocity v = aiˆ + bxj,ˆ where î and ĵ are the unit

= a 2 ω2 + a 2 ω2 vectors along x and y axes and 'a' and 'b' are
constants. If the initial position of the particle
= 2 aω is x = y = 0. The equation to describe the
162. Starting from the origin at time t =0, with particle's trajectory in the plane is
initial velocity 5jˆ ms −1 , a particle moves in the (a) y =
b 2
x (b) y = x2
xy-plane with a constant acceleration of 2a
(10iˆ + 4jˆ ) ms−2 . At time t, its coordinates are (c) y = x
b
(d) y =
2b 2
x
(20m, y0 m). The values of t and y0 respectively, a a
are TS EAMCET 08.05.2019, Shift-II
(a) 2 s and 18 m (b) 5 s and 25 m Ans. (a) : Given,
(c) 2 s and 24 m (d) 4 s and 52 m velocity v = aiˆ + bxjˆ
JEE Main-04.09.2020, Shift-I Initial position , x = 0 , y = 0
Ans. (a) : Given data. Here, vx = a
u = 5jˆ m / s dx
=a
( )
a = 10iˆ + 4ˆj m / s2
dt
v y = bx
Position coordinate (s) at time 't' = (20, y0) ⇒ 20iˆ + y0ˆj dy
= bx
we know that, dt
second equation of motion is given by – dy
1 dy bx
s = ut + at 2 = dt =
2 dx dx a
dt
1
( )
20iˆ + y 0ˆj = 5tjˆ + 10iˆ + 4ˆj t 2
2
dy bx
=
dx a
20iˆ + y 0ˆj = 5tjˆ + 5t 2 î + 2t 2 ˆj b
dy = xdx
20iˆ + y 0ˆj = 5t 2ɵi + (5t + 2t 2 )ˆj a
Integrating both side,
compare x component of the position we get, y x b
20 = 5t2 ∫0 dy = ∫0 a x dx
t = 2 sec
compare y component of the position, b x2
y =
y0 = 5t + 2t2 a 2
y0 = 5 × 2 + 2 × 22 b
y = x2
y0 = 18 m 2a
163. The position vector of particle changes with 165. A particle moves over a xy plane with a
time according to the relation constant
r(t) = 15t 2 î + ( 4 − 20t 2 ) ˆj. What
−2
is the ( ) ( )
acceleration a = 4.0m/s 2 î + 4.0m/s 2ˆj . At time
magnitude of the acceleration (in ms ) at t =1?
(a) 50 (b) 100 ( )
t = 0, the velocity is 4.0m/s 2 î. The speed of
(c) 25 (d) 40 the particle when it is displaced by 6.0 m
JEE Main-09.04.2019, Shift-II parallel to the x-axis is
(a) 4 5 m/s (b) 60 m/s 80 × 80
a=
(c) 3 10 m/s (d) 20 m/s 2 × ( 0.40 )
TS EAMCET 04.08.2021, Shift-I a = 8000 m/s2
Ans. (a) : Use equation of motion According to Newton’s second law
Apply second equation of Motion– F = ma
Given that, = 0.05 × 8000
= 400 N
t = 0, u = 4 î
ux=4 167. A particle is moving in the x-y plane and its
coordinates at any time t are given by
( )
a = 4iˆ + 4ˆj m / s 2 x = 5 cos ωt
y = 5 sin ωt
a x = 4 m / s 2 ,a y = 4m / s 2
π
1 Where (ω) = rad/s. The direction of force it
sx = ux t + ax t 2 4
2 experiences at t = 3s is.
∧ ∧ ∧ ∧
1 (a) i + j (b) i − j
6 = 4 t + ×4×t2
2 ∧ ∧
2t2 + 4t –6 = 0 (c) i (d) j
t2 + 2t – 3 = 0 TS EAMCET (Medical) 09.08.2021, Shift-I
t2 + 3t – t – 3 = 0 Ans. (b) : Given,
t(t + 3) –1(t + 3) = 0 π
t+3=0 ω=
t–1=0 4
x = 5 cos ωt
t = 1 sec, t = –3 (not possible)
dx
So, = v x = −5 ω sin ωt
t=1 dt
Velocity of particle– dv x
= a x = −5ω2 cos ωt
v = u + at dt
ax at t = 3
v = (4iˆ + 0ˆj) + (4iˆ + 4ˆj) ×1 2
π
ˆ ˆ
= 4i + 4i + 4 jˆ a x = – 5   cos (135º)
4
v = 8iˆ + 4ˆj 2
π  1 
Speed of particle- a x = – 5   − 
4  2
v = (8) + ( 4 )
2 2 2
5 π ˆ
ax = +   along x (i)
= 64 + 16 24
y = 5 sin ωt
v = 80
dy
= v y = 5cos ωt
= 4× 4×5 dt
v = 4 5 m/s dv y
= a y = −5ω2 sin ωt
dt
166. A bullet of mass 0.05 kg moving with a speed of ay at t = 3
80 ms–1 enters a wooden block and is stopped 2
after a distance of 0.40 m. The average resistive π
ay = –5   sin(135º )
force exerted by the block on the bullet is 4
(a) 300 N (b) 20 N 2
π  1 
(c) 400 N (d) 40 N ay = – 5    
(e) 200 N 4  2 
2
Kerala CEE - 2008 5 π ˆ
Ans. (c) : Given that, m = 0.05 kg, u = 80 m/s
ay = –   along y (− j)
24
v = 0, s = 0.4m Direction of net accl..
We know that,
= + î – ĵ
v2 = u2 – 2as
0 = (80)2 – 2a (0.40) = î – ĵ

Total velocity v = v x + v y
(b) Plane Motion Analysis
v = (8iˆ + 6ˆj)m / s
168. A man is walking due east at the rate of 2 km/h.
The rain appears to him to come down ∴ Magnitude of total velocity v = v x + v y
2 2
vertically at the rate of 2 km/h. The actual

v = (8) + (6) = 100 = 10 unit
2 2
velocity and direction of rainfall with the
vertical respectively are 170. A particle is moving eastwards with a velocity
1 of 15 m/s. In a time of 10 s, the velocity changes
(a) 2 2 km/h, 45° (b) km/h,30°
2 to 15 m/s northwards. Average acceleration
(c) 2km/h, 0° (d) 1 km/h, 90° during this time is, in m/s2.
AP EMCET(Medical)-2008 3
(a) (b) 3 2 north-east
Ans. (a) : The velocity of rain appearing to man is 2
relative velocity of rain with respect to man, 3
(c) north-west (d) 3 2 north-west
v rm = v m − v r 2
( )
= 2iɵ − −2ˆj AP EAMCET(Medical)-1997
Ans. (c) :
v rm = 2iˆ + 2ˆj
(2) + (2)
2 2
v rm =
= 8
Magnitude of velocity v rm = 2 2 = km/h
For direction,
P v rain 2
tan θ = = = =1 Given,
B v man 2
ˆ v = 15jˆ
v1 = −15i,
⇒ θ = tan −1 (1) 2
∆v12 = v 2 − v1 = v 2 − (−v1 )
⇒ θ = 45°
∆v12 = 15ˆj + 15iˆ
169. The initial velocity of a particle, → u = 4iˆ + 3jˆ . It
is moving with uniform acceleration ∆v12 15ˆj + 15iˆ 3 ˆ 3 ˆ
a avg = = = j+ i
→ ˆ ˆ . Its velocity after 10 seconds is: ∆t 10 2 2
a = 0.4i + 0.3j
 3  3
2 2
3
| a avg |=   +   =
(a) 3 unit (b) 4 unit
m/s2
(c) 5 unit (d) 10 unit  2   2  2
3
Ans. (d) : Given, Average acceleration is m/s2 along north-west.
2
u = 4iˆ + 3jˆ
171. A wheel of radius 2 cm is at rest on the
a = 0.4iˆ + 0.3jˆ horizontal surface. A point P on the
Velocity of x-component circumference of the wheel is in contact with
vx = ux + ax t the horizontal surface. When the wheel rolls
( )
= 4iˆ + 0.4iˆ ×10
without slipping on the surface, the
displacement of point P after half rotation of
= 8iˆ m / s wheel is
1 1
( ) ( )
Velocity of y-component
(a) 2 π 2 + 2 2 cm (b) π2 + 2 2 cm
vy = uy + ayt
( )
1 1
= 3jˆ + 0.3jˆ ×10 (c) (π 2
+4 ) 2 cm (
(d) 2 π 2 + 4 ) 2 cm
= 6ˆj m / s MHT-CET 2020
Ans. (d) : d 2l
= 16 = + ve (i.e. l will be minimum)
dt 2
dl
For minimum condition, =0
dt
16t – 40 = 0
40
∴ t= = 2.5sec
16
Given, radius of wheel R = 2 cm Hence, t = 2.5sec after which A and B are at their
Circumferenceof the wheel closest distance.
After half the rotation = 173. The position vector of a particle is
2
2πR r = ( acosωt ) î + ( asin ωt ) ˆj. The velocity of the
= particle is
2
(a) directed towards the origin
Then, PQ = πR (b) directed away from the origin
and P'Q = 2R (vertical distance) (c) parallel to the position vector
In ∆P'QP (d) perpendicular to the position vector
PP'2 = PQ2 + P'Q2 BITSAT-2006
PP ' = PQ 2 + P 'Q 2 Ans. (d) : Position vector r = (a cos ωt ) i + (a sin ωt ) ˆj
ˆ
Thus velocity vector
PP' = π 2 R 2 + 4R 2 = R π2 + 4 dr
v= = (−aω sin ωt ) î + (aω cos ωt ) ˆj
= 2 π 2 + 4 cm dt
For direction of v w.r.t. r
1
v ⋅ r = (−aω sin ωt ) î + (aω cos ωt )ˆj ⋅ (a cos ωt )î + (a sin ωt )ˆj
∴ Displacement PP' = 2 ( π 2 + 4 ) 2 cm    
∴ v ⋅ r = −a 2 ω sin ωt ⋅ cos ωt + a 2 ω sin ωt ⋅ cos ωt = 0
172. Two persons A and B are located in X-Y plane
v.r = 0
at the points (0, 0) and (0, 10) respectively. (The
So, velocity vector is perpendicular to the position
distances are measured in MKS unit). At a time vector.
t=0, they start moving simultaneously with
174. Speeds of two identical cars are u and 4u at a
velocities v a = 2jˆ ms –1 and v b = 2iˆ ms −1 specific instant. The ratio of the respective
respectively. The time after which A and B are distance in which the two cars are stopped in
at their closest distance is the same time
(a) 2.5s (b) 4s (a) 1 : 1 (b) 1 : 4
(c) 1 : 8 (d) 1 : 16
10
(c) 1s (d) s CG PET- 2006
2 Ans. (d) : Given that,
VITEEE-2009 Speed of first car (u1) = u
Speed of second car (u2) = 4u
Ans. (a) : After the time (t) the position of A is (0, vAt) According to third law of motion,
and position of B = (vBt, 10). Distance between them. v2 = u2 – 2as
Here, v = 0
(0)2 = u2 – 2as
u2
s=
2a
Let distance travelled by
(u ) 2 (u ) 2
First car s1 = 1 ,s 2 = 2
2a 2a
u2
s1 = .....(i)
y = (0 − v B t) 2 + (v A t − 10)2 (by distance formula) 2a
y2 = (2t)2 + (2t – 10)2 (4u) 2 16u 2
and for second car s 2 = = .....(ii)
y2 = l = 4t2 + 4t2 + 100 – 40t (Let, y2 = l) 2a 2a
l = 8t2 + 100 – 40t .....(i) on dividing equation (i) & (ii) , we get
s1 1
Differentiating both side with respect to t =
dl s 2 16
= (16t − 40) .....(ii) So, the ratio is 1: 16
dt
175. The magnitude of acceleration and velocity of a 177. The position vector of a particle moving in a
particle moving in a plane, whose position plane is given by r = acosωt î + bsin ωt ˆj where
vector r = 3t 2 î + 2tjˆ + kˆ at t=2s are respectively
î and ĵ are the unit vectors along the
(a) 148,6 (b) 144,6
rectangular axes X and Y; a, b, and ω are
(c) 13,3 (d) 14,3 constants and t is time. The acceleration of the
TS-EAMCET-04.05.2018, Shift-1 particle is directed along the vector
Ans. (a) : Given, position vector r = 3t 2 î + 2tjˆ + kˆ (a) −aiˆ + bjˆ (b) biˆ + ajˆ
First we have to find vector of velocity dr
dr d (c) –r (d)
v= = 3t 2 î + 2tjˆ + kˆ  dt
dt dt   TS-EAMCET-07.05.2018, Shift-1
ˆ ˆ
v = 6ti + 2 j Ans. (c) : Given,
Magnitude of velocity at t = 2s r = a cosωt î + bsinωt ĵ …..(i)
v = 6(2) î + 2ˆj On differentiating w.r.t. t, we get
v = 12iˆ + 2ˆj dr
= v = −a ω sin ωt î + b ω cos ωt ˆj
| v |= 144 + 4 = 148 dt
dv
a=
= (6tiˆ + 2jˆ)
dv d
a= dt
dt dt
a = 6iˆ ( )
a = −ω2 a cos ωt î + b sin ωt ˆj …..(ii)
| a |= 6 Putting value of equation (i) in (ii), we get
176. A 4 kg object has a velocity, 3.0 î m/s at some a = –ω2r
instant. 8 seconds later, its velocity is a.r ≠ 0
( )
8.0iˆ + 10.0jˆ m/s. Assuming that the object is So, a is not perpendicular to r and –ve show that
acceleration is toward the origin. So, that the
subjected to a constant net force, the acceleration of the particle directed along the vector –r.
magnitude of the force is
178. A particle moves in XY-plane with x and y
5 5 5 3 varying with time t as x(t) = 5t, y(t) = 5t (27 –
(a) N (b) N
2 8 t2). At what time in seconds, the direction of
8 5 10 3 velocity and acceleration will be perpendicular
(c) N N (d) to each other?
3 7
TS-EAMCET-04.05.2019, Shift-1 27
(a) 5 (b) 5
Ans. (a) : Given that, m = 4 kg, u = 3iˆ m / s, 2
( )
v = 8iˆ + 10jˆ , t = 8s (c) 5 12 (d) 3
TS-EAMCET-05.05.2018, Shift-2
Equation of motion is
Ans. (d) : velocity in x–direction is vx
( )
v = u + at ⇒ 8iˆ + 10ˆj = 3iˆ + a ×8
vx =
dx
 5iˆ + 10ˆj  dt
a =   m / s2 d
 8  v x = (5t ) = 5ms−1
Force F = ma dt
velocity in y –direction is vy
 5iˆ + 10ˆj 
= 4× 
vy =
dy d
= (5× 27t − 5t 3 )
 8  dt dt
5 = 5× 27 −15t 2
F = î + 5jˆ
2 = 135 −15t 2
 5 
2
∵ this case similar to projectile motion velocity and
Magnitude of force |F| =   + (5)2
 2  acceleration are perpendicular, when vy = 0
⇒ 135 −15t 2 = 0
25
= + 25 15t2 = 135
4 t2 = 9
5 5 5 t= 9
=5 = N
4 2 t = 3s
179. A particle starting from the origin (0, 0) moves 181. Assertion: The magnitude of velocity of two
in a straight line in the (x, y) plane. Its boats relative to river is same. Both boats start
coordinates at a later time are ( 3 , 3) . The simultaneously from same point on one bank
path of the particle makes with the x-axis an may reach opposite bank simultaneously
angle of moving along different paths.
(a) 30º (b) 45º Reason: For boats to cross the river in same
(c) 60º (d) 0º time. The component of their velocity relative
JCECE-2008 to river in direction normal of flow should be
Ans. (c) : Let, α be the angle which particle makes with same.
an x–axis (a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and
Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but
Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(c) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) If both the Assertion and Reason are
incorrect.
From the above figure. AIIMS-2015
y 3 Ans. (a) : Here, both assertion and reason are correct
tan α = = = 3 and reason is the correct explanation of assertion. For
x 3 boats to cross the river in same time, the component of
tan α = 3 = tan 60° their velocity relative to river is normal to river flow
α = 60° should be. This component velocity of boats is
180. A particle is moving eastward with velocity responsible for reaching the bank of the river
–1 –1 simultaneously.
5ms . In 10s the velocity changes to 5ms
northwards. The average acceleration in this 182. Assertion: The driver in a vehicle moving with
time is a constant speed on a straight road is an
1 inertial frame of reference.
(a) ms –2 towards North-West
2 Reason: A reference frame in which Newton's
1 laws of motion are applicable is non-inertial.
(b) ms –2 towards North-West (a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and
2 Reason is the correct explanation of
1 Assertion.
(c) ms –2 towards North-East
2 (b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but
1 Reason is not the correct explanation of
(d) m s -2 towards North-East Assertion.
2
COMEDK 2012 (c) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) If both the Assertion and Reason are
Ans.(a): Given, initial velocity v1 = 5 î m/s eastwards
incorrect.
Final velocity v2 = 5 ĵ m/s northwards AIIMS-2009
Time (t) = 10 sec Ans. (c) : Here, assertion is correct but reason is wrong.
A vehicle moving with constant velocity on a straight
road is an inertial frame of reference. But, a reference
frame in which Newton's laws of motion are applicable
is known as inertial frame.
A reference frame in which Newton's laws of motion
are not applicable is known as Non-inertial frame of
reference. Example: Rotational frame of reference.
183. A block of mass 1 kg starts from rest at x = 0
∆v12 and moves along the X-axis under the action of
|Average acceleration| =
t a force F = kt, where t is time and k = 1 Ns–1.
v −v 5j − 5i The distance the block will travel in 6 seconds
= 2 1 = is
t t
(a) 36 m (b) 72 m
5 2 1 (c) 108 m (d) 18 m
= = 2
m / s towards North-West
10 2 WB JEE 2017
Ans. (a) : Given, Equation (ii) divided by eqn (i)
F = kt, m = 1kg, k = 1Ns–1, t = 6 sec mv 2
F = ma r = R sin θ
∴ ma = kt mg R cos θ
1 × a = kt
v2
a = kt tan θ =
rg
dv  dv 
= kt ∵ a = 
dt  dt   v2 
θ = tan−1  
dv = k tdt  rg 
Integrating both side,
185. A boat crosses a river with a velocity of 8 km/h.
∫ dv = ∫ k tdt If the resulting velocity of boat is 10 km/h, then
the velocity of river water is
t2 (a) 4 km/h (b) 6 km/h
v=k
2 (c) 8 km/h (d) 10 km/h
dx t2  dx  UP CPMT-2001
=k ∵ v = 
dt 2  dt  Ans. (b) :
Resulting velocity of boat (unet) = 10 km/hr
t2
dx = k .dt velocity of boat (ub) = 8 km/hr
2 We know that,
Again Integrating both side,
t2 k t 3 kt 3
∫ dx = ∫ k 2 .dt = 2 3 = 6
At t=6
t3 63
x=k = 1× = 36 m u net = u b + u r
6 6
184. A cyclist is moving along a curvature of radius | u net |= u b2 + u 2r
'r' at a constant speed 'v'. The angle made by
the cyclist with the vertical plane is 10 = (8)2 + u 2r
 v2   rg  100 = 64 + u 2r
(a) tan–1   (b) tan–1  2 
 rg  v  ur = 6 km/h
 v2 r   r  186. An aircraft is flying at a height of 'H' above the
(c) tan–1   (d) tan–1  2  ground and at a speed of 'V'. The maximum
 g  v g angle subtended at a ground observation point
WB JEE-2007 by the aircraft after time T is
Ans. (a) : From Newton's second law,  VT   VT 
(a) tan −1   (b) tan −1  
 H   2H 
 2VT   VT 
(c) 2 tan −1   (d) 2 tan −1  
 H   2H 
Ans. (d) : Given,
Aircraft is flying at a height = H
Speed of aircraft = V
Time = T.
∴ Vertical component
mg = R cosθ …(i)
Horizontal component
Centripetal Force,
Fc = R sin θ
mv 2
= R sin θ …(ii)
r
Let A, B , and C denotes the position of aircraft as it Ans. (b): Let two boys meet at point C after time 't'
flies above the observation point O and the angle from the starting,
subtend here is θ from end to end.
Using triangle geometry in ∆AOB
θ AB
tan =
2 BO
θ VT
tan =
2 2H
θ  VT 
= tan−1 
2  2H  AC = vt and BC = v1t
We know that,
 VT 
θ = 2 tan−1 
 2H 
(AC)2 = (AB)2 + (BC)2
187. Which of the following curves does not
represent motion in one dimension? v 2 t 2 = a 2 + v 21 t 2
v 2 t 2 − v12 t 2 = a 2
t2 ( v 2 − v12 ) = a2
(a) (b)
a2
t=
v − v12
2
189. A block of mass 2 kg moving on a horizontal

surface with speed of 4 ms–1 enters a rough
surface ranging from x=0.5 m to x=1.5m. The
retarding force in this range of rough surface is
related to distance by F=kx where k=12 Nm–1.
(c) (d) The speed of the block as it just crosses the
rough surface will be:
(a) Zero (b) 1.5 ms–1
–1
(c) 2.0 ms (d) 2.5 ms–1
[AIPMT 1992] JEE Main-28.06.2022, Shift-II
Ans. (c) : Velocity of body can be positive as well as Ans. (c) : Given data,
negative because change in position can be positive or m = 2 kg, v = 4 m/s
negative. However, time is always in forward direction. surface range (x) = 0.5 to 1.5 m
Therefore, a body can never go back in time. k = 12 N/m
In graph C, we can see that the body has two different F = –kx (F = ma)
velocity at a given time. therefore, this graph does not ma = –kx
represent the motion of a moving body. −kx 12× x
188. Two boys are standing at the ends A and B of a a= =−
m 2
ground, where AB = a. The boy at B starts a = –6x
running in a direction perpendicular to AB
dv
with velocity v1 The boy at A starts running v = −6x
simultaneously with velocity v and catches the dx
v 1.5
other boy in a time t, where t is
a
∫ 4
vdv = −∫
0.5
6x dx
(a)
 v2   2
v 1.5
v + v12
2
  = −6  x 
2 2
a2  4   0.5
(b)  v 2 −16  6 2
v – v12
2
  2
 2  = − 2 1.5 − 0.5 
a
(c) v 2 −16
v – v1 = −3× 2
2
a
(d) v 2 = −12 + 16
v + v1
v 2 = 4 ⇒ v = 2m / s
JIPMER-2013
3
(c) Relative Velocity in Plane (a) 1m/s m/s
(b)
2
(c) 0.5 m/s (d) 2m/s
190. A boat is moving with a velocity 3iˆ + 4jˆ with
respect to ground the water in the river is
Ans. (d) : Given that, Angle in backward direction =
moving with a velocity −3iˆ − 4jˆ w.r.t. ground. 30º
The relative velocity of boat w.r.t. water is Muzzle velocity of bullet = 4 m/s
ˆ ˆ
(a) 5i + 6 j ˆ ˆ
(b) 6i + 8 j For bullet to come out vertically
(c) 6iˆ + 8kˆ (d) 5jˆ − 6kˆ
EAMCET-1991
Ans. (b) : Given,
(
Velocity of boat = 3iˆ + 4ˆj)
The water in the river is moving with a velocity
−3iˆ − 4ˆj with respect to ground. vb sin30° = vt
∴ Relative velocity of boat with respect to water is. 1 4
4× = v t ⇒ = v t ⇒ vt = 2 m/s
( ) ( )
v boat − v water = 3iˆ + 4ˆj − −3iˆ − 4ˆj 2 2
193. A person swims in a river aiming to reach
( )
= 3iˆ + 4ˆj + 3iˆ + 4ˆj exactly on the opposite point on the bank of a
river. His speed of swimming is 0.5 m/s at an
= 3iˆ + 4ˆj + 3iˆ + 4ˆj angle of 120o with the direction of flow of
= 6iˆ + 8jˆ water. The speed of water is
(a) 1.0 m/s (b) 0.5 m/s
191. A boat which has a speed of 13 km/h in still
water, crosses a river of width 1 km along the (c) 0.25 m/s (d) 0.43 m/s
shortest possible path in 12 minute. the velocity VITEEE-2019
of the river water in km/h is: AIIMS-26.05.2018(E)
(a) 12 (b) 10 CBSE AIPMT-1999
(c) 8 (d) 6 Ans. (c) : Speed of water = u
Speed of swimmer = v = 0.5 m/s
Ans. (a) : Given that,
Speed of boat 13 km/h in still water.
A river of width 1 km along the shortest possible path in
12 minute.
Angle between v and u is 120º then

u u
Therefore, sin θ = ⇒ sin 30º =
v 0.5
Speed of boat relative to ground
1 u
1 =
= km / h 2 0.5
 12 
  u = 0.25 m/s
 60 
194. A rain drop of radius 0.3 mm has a terminal
60 velocity in air is 1 m/s. The viscosity of air is 8×
= = 5km / h
12 10-5 poise. The viscous force on it is
Now, (a) 45.2×10-4 dyne (b) 101.73×10-5 dyne
52 = 132 – x2 (where, x is speed of water) -4
(c) 16.95×10 dyne (d) 16.95×10-5 dyne
⇒ 25 – 169 = – x2 VITEEE-2019
⇒ 144 = x2
Ans. (a) : Radius of drop (r) = = 0.3mm = 0.03 cm
⇒ x = 12 km/h
Terminal velocity (v) = 1m/s = 100 cm/sec
192. A gun mounted on the top of a moving truck is Viscosity of air η = 8 ×10–5 Poise
aimed in the backward direction at an angle of
30o to the vertical. If the muzzle velocity of the Viscous force, F = 6 πηrv
gun is 4m/s, the value of the speed of the truck F = 6 × 3.14 × (8 × 10–5) ×0.03 × 100
that will make the bullet come out vertically is : = 45.2 × 10–4 dyne
195. A particle moves in a straight line with a Ans. (b) : Let, v c = Velocity of car
velocity v and moves under retardation equal
to k times the distance described. What is the v t = Velocity of Train
distance covered before it comes to rest?
(a) v k (b) v / k
(c) 2v / k (d) None of the above
SCRA-2012
dv
Ans. (b) : a = − v = kx
dx
dv
−v = kx Both speed is same
dx
−v
0 x
tan θ = ⇒ tanθ = –1 = tan 135°
∫v − v dv = ∫0 kx dx v
θ = 135º
v 2 0 2 x
 kx  Hence, velocity of car w.r. to train is towards west-north
–  =   direction.
 2 v  2 0 198. A man rides a bicycle with a speed of 17.32 ms–1
v 2 kx 2 East-West direction. If the rain falls vertically
+ = with a speed of 10 ms–1, then the direction in
2 2 which he must hold his umbrella is
v2 v (a) 30º with the vertical towards East
x2 = ⇒x =
k k (b) 60º with the vertical towards West
196. Rain is falling vertically with a speed of 12 ms– (c) 30º with the vertical towards West
1
. A woman rides a bicycles with a speed of 12 (d) 60º with the vertical towards East
–1
ms in east to west direction. What is the (e) 0º with the vertical
direction in which she should hold her Kerala CEE - 2016
umbrella ? Ans. (b) : Given that,
(a) 300, towards east (b) 450, towards east A man rides a bicycle with a speed of 17.32 ms–1 East-
0
(c) 30 , towards west 0
(d) 45 , towards west West direction
–1
Karnataka CET-2020 Speed of rain = 10 ms
Ans. (d) : Given,
Velocity of rain vr = 12 ms–1 v m 17.32

Velocity of woman vw = 12ms–1 tan θ = = = 1.732
vr 10
vrw = v 2w + v 2r tan θ = 1.732
= (12)2 + (12) 2 = 12 2 ms −1 tan θ = 3 ∵ 3 = 1.732 
 
v 12 tan θ = tan 60°
sin θ = w =
v rw 12 2 θ = 60° with vertical towards west.
 1  199. A train travels east towards Hubli at 80 km/h.
θ = sin−1   = 45° west A man on the train runs from the front of the
 2 
train toward the rear of the train at 10 km/h
Hence, woman should hold her umbrella in 45º west with respect to train. As he runs, he carries a
direction. plate of fruit with him. He notices a giant
197. A train is moving towards east and a car is spider on the plate and throws the plate away
along north, both with same speed. The from him (toward the rear of the train) at 20
observed direction of car to the passenger in km/h with respect to him. Just after that
the train is instant, the startled spider jumps towards the
(a) east-north direction man at 5 km/h with respect to plate. The
(b) west-north direction instant after the spider jumps toward the man,
(c) south-east direction how fast is the spider approaching Hubli?
(d) none of these (a) 45 km/h (b) 115 km/h
BCECE-2018 (c) 55 km/h (d) 95 km/h
J&K CET- 2004 UPSEE - 2018
Ans. (c) : Given that, 2  3
The velocity of train with respect to the earth, (a) tan  3 
−1 
(b) tan  4 
−1 
 
vT → Ε = 80 km/h ….(i)
Velocity of the man w.r.t. the train,  4  3
vM → Τ = –10 km/h (c) tan−1  3  (d) tan−1  4 
….(ii)  
Velocity of the plate w.r.t. the man,
vP → Μ = –20 km/h ….(iii) BITSAT- 2011
Velocity of the spider w.r.t. the plate, Ans. (b) : Given that,
vS → P = 5 km/h ….(iv) vc = 30m/s
From eqn. (i), (ii), (iii), we get vbc = 20m/s
∴ The velocity of the spider w.r.t. the earth, and angle are = 60°
vS → E = vS → P + vP → M + vM → T + vT → E Now, velocity of ball with respect to car is
= 5 – 20 – 10 + 80 v bc = 20cos 60° î + 20sin 60°ˆj
= 5 – 30 + 80
= 55 km/h (Towards Hubli) 1 3ˆ
v bc = 20 × î + 20 × j
200. A boat crosses a river from port A to port B, 2 2
which are just on the opposite side. The speed ∴ v bc =10iˆ + 10 3jˆ
of the water is vw and that of boat is vB relative
to still water. Assume vB = 2vw. What is the Now, we know that
time taken by the boat, if it has to cross the vbc = vb–vc
river directly on the AB line [D = width of the v b = v bc + vc
river] vb = 10iˆ + 10 3 ˆj + 30iˆ
2D 3D
(a) (b) ∴ v b = 40iˆ + 10 3jˆ
VB 3 2VB
Now, angle of projection is :-
D D 2 10 3
(c) (d) tan θ =
VB 2 VB 40
BITSAT-2019  3
θ = tan −1 
 4 
vW 1  
Also, vB = 2vw ∴ = …(i)
vB 2 202. A boy running on a horizontal road at 8 km/h
Time taken by boat t = ? finds the rain falling vertically. He increases his
speed to 12 km/h and finds that the drops
makes 30° with the vertical. The speed of rain
with respect to the road is
(a) 4 7km / h (b) 9 7km / h
(c) 12 7km / h (d) 15 7km / h
BITSAT- 2018
Ans. (a) : Given, vm = 8 km/h
vB sinθ = vw ……(ii) Let the velocity of rain v r = v r x î + v r y ˆj ……(i)
∴ from equation (i) and (ii)
Velocity of rain w.r.t. boy,
v 1
v Bsinθ = B ⇒ sinθ = ∴ θ = 30º v rm = ( v r x − v m ) î + v r y ˆj
2 2
D D Condition Ist –
We know, t = = vr x − vm = 0
v B cos θ v B cos30°
v r x = 8km / h
D  3
∴ =  cos 30 ° =  Condition IInd –
 3  2  v − vm 8 −12
v B   tan 30° = r x ⇒ tan 30° =
 2  vr y vr y
2D
∴ t= v r y = −4 3km / h
vB 3 So from equation (i)
201. A passenger in a open car travelling at 30 m/s v = 8iˆ − 4 3jˆ
r
throws a ball out over the bonnet. Relative to
2
the car the initial velocity of the ball is 20 m/s
at 60° to the horizontal. The angle of projection (
vr = 8 2 + − 4 3 )
of the ball with respect to the horizontal road v = 4 7km / h
r
will be
203. A man crosses a 320 m wide river 1
perpendicular to the current in 4 min. If in still 40 + 40  
tan(α + 30°) = 2
water he can swim with a speed 5/3 times that
 3
of the current, then the speed of the current, in 40  
mm-1 is  2 
(a) 30 (b) 40 3
40  
(c) 50 (d) 60
tan(α + 30°) = 2 = 3
Manipal UGET-2013  3 3
Ans. (d) : Given that, 40  
 2 
Width of river (d) = 320 m tan(α + 30°) = tan60°
Time taken by the swimmer to cross the river = 4 min α + 30° = 60°
320 205. Two cars A and B are moving with speeds vA =
Resultant velocity of the swimmer = = 80 m/min
4 120 km/h and vB = 50 km/h respectively in the
5 directions as indicated by the arrow in the
Speed of the man (v) = u
3 figure below. What is the relative speed of the
We know that, car B with respect to car A?
2
d 320
t= ⇒ 4=
2 2 2
v −u  5 
 u  − u 2
 3 
4
4× u = 320
3
u = 60 meter/minute
204. Rain is falling at an angle of 30o from the
vertical due to the wind with a speed of 40 m/s. (a) 70 km/h (b) 120 km/h
A car is travelling horizontally in the direction (c) 130 km/h (d) 170 km/h
opposite to the wind, at a speed of 40 m/s. At TS-EAMCET-10.09.2020, Shift-2
what angle from the vertical will it experience Ans. (c) : Given that,
the rain falling from? vA = 120 km/h
vB = 50 km/h
Relative speed of B with respect to A,
Resultant = v 2A + v 2B
(120 )
2
= + (50)2
(a) 30o (b) 60o = 16900
(c) 90o (d) 120o = 130 km/h
TS-EAMCET-03.05.2019, Shift-1 206. A river 200 m wide is flowing at a rate of 3.0
Ans. (b) : Given that, m/s. A boat is sailing at a velocity of 15 m/s
v R1 = 40 m/s with respect to the water in a direction
perpendicular to the river. How far from the
vc = 40 m/s point directly opposite to the starting point
does the boat reach on the opposite bank?
(a) 25 m (b) 60 m
(c) 40 m (d) 50 m
Ans. (c) :
Given that, distance between river bank = 200 m
Speed of Rivers water = 3 m/sec
Speed of sailing = 15 m/sec
vc + v R1 sin 30°
tan(α + 30°) =
(v R1 cos30° )
∆OAB
1
tan30° =
3
Distance 200 Ans. (b) : Given, v = 4 m/s
∵ Time = = The boy is running from East to west, the angle is α
speed 15
and the rain is pouring down at an angle 45o.
= 13.33 sec
Then, the relative motion between rain and boy.
Distance = velocity × time
= 3 × 13.33
= 39.99
= 40 m
207. Rain is falling vertically with a speed of 30 m/s.
A man rides a bicycle with a speed of 10 m/s
from East to West direction. At what the angle 4sin 45o
with the vertical, he sees the rain falling? ∴ tan A =
8 − 4cos 45o
1
(a) tan −1   towards West  1 
3 4 
tan A = 
(b) tan–1 (3) towards West 2 1
=
1
(c) tan −1   towards East
 1  2 2 −1
8 − 4 
( )
3  2
(d) tan–1 (3) towards East 4sin(90o + 45o ) 1
tan B = =
Ans. (a) :
(
8 − 4cos(90o + 45o ) 2 2 + 1 )
From above figure,
tan A + tan 45o
∵ tan θ= tan(A + 45o ) =
1 − tan A × tan 45o
1 1 + 2 2 −1
+1
= 2 2 −1 = 2 2 −1 =
2
1
1− ×1 2 2 − 1 − 1 2 −1
Let, vr = Velocities of falling rain = 30 m/s 2 2 −1 2 2 −1
vc = Velocities of the bicycle = 10 m/s. (East to and similarly
west) tan B − tan 45o
∵ tan α = tan(B − 45o ) =
v 10 1 1 + tan B tan 45o
∵ tan θ = c = =
vr 30 3 1 −2 2 + 1 − 1
−1
 
1 −2 2
θ = tan −1   = 2 2 +1 = 2 2 +1 =
 3 1 2 2 +1+1 2 2+2
1+ ×1
1 2 2 +1 2 2 +2
So, θ = tan −1   towards west.
 3 − 2
208. A boy runs on a horizontal road with a speed of =
2 +1
4 m/s while it is raining. He sees that the rain is
making an angle θ with the vertical while 2
running from West to East. However, when he tan θ 2 −1 2 2 +1
runs from East to West, the angle is α. The rain Hence, tan α = − 2 = 2 − 1 × − 2
is pouring down at an angle 45o with the
vertical normal and at a speed of 8 m/s as 2 +1
( )
2
− ( 2 + 1) ( 2 + 1) − 2 + 1
tanθ
shown in the figure. The ratio is
tanα = × =
( 2 − 1) ( 2 + 1) 2 −1
( ) ≃ (1 + 2 )
2 2
= − 1+ 2
209. Assertion: The magnitude of velocity of two
boats relative to river is same. Both boats start
simultaneously from same point on the bank
may reach opposite bank simultaneously
(a) (1 − 2 ) ( )
2 2
(b) 1 + 2 moving along different paths.
Reason: For boats to cross the river in same
(
(c) 1 + 2 ) (d) (
2 −1 ) time. The component of their velocity relative
to river in direction normal to flow should be
TS-EAMCET-03.05.2019, Shift-2 same.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and g = ac
reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but v2
reason is not the correct explanation of ∵ ac =
assertion. r
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false. v2 = rac ⇒ v = ra c
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
AIIMS-25.05.2019(E) Shift-2 v = 10 × 10 = 100
Ans. (a) : v = 10m / sec
212. A car is moving with velocity v at the top of a
semi-circular hill of radius 40 m such that the
normal force on it is zero. Find the velocity (v)
of the car.
(a) 15 ms–1 (b) 20 ms–1
–1
(c) 30 ms (d) 40 ms–1
From the above figure, we say that it component of TS EAMCET 06.08.2021, Shift-I
Ans. (b) : Equation of
velocities of boat relative to river in direction normal to
flow same, the both boats reach other bank motion of car
simultaneously. mv 2
210. A train of 150 m length is going towards North mg – R =
r
direction at a speed of 10ms–1. A parrot files at Given, normal force R = 0
–1
a speed of 5ms towards South direction
parallel to the railway track. The time taken by mv 2
mg =
the parrot to cross the train is equal to– r
(a) 12 s (b) 8 s v2 = rg
(c) 15 s (d) 10 s
v = gr = 40 ×10 = 400
BCECE-2017
Ans. (d) : Given that, length of train = 150 m v = 20 m/s
Speed of train = 10 m/sec (North direction) 213. A particle moves in a circle of radius 25 cm at
Speed of parrot = 5 m/sec (South direction) two revolutions per second. The acceleration of
the particle in meter per second2 is
2 2
(a) π (b) 8π
2 2
(c) 4π (d) 2π
AIIMS-2012
Ans. (c) : Given that, circle of radius = 25 cm
Relative velocity of parrot with respect to train

v = vT + vp
v = 10 + 5 = 15 m/sec
As we know that
Speed = distance × time
15 = 150 × time
f = 2 rad/sec
150
Time = = 10sec ω = 2πf = 2×2π
15
211. What will be the minimum speed of the roller - ω = 4π rad/sec
2
coaster so that the passenger at the top, when v 2
(rω) 2
becomes upside down, do not fall out? Consider a c = = = rω2 = 25×10−2 ×(4π)
r r
the acceleration due to gravity as 10 m/s2, and
= 0.25 × 16π2
the radius of curvature of the roller coaster is
10 m. ac = 4π2 m/s2
(a) 20 m/s (b) 10 m/s 214. A police jeep is chasing with velocity of 45
(c) 15 m/s (d) 25 m/s km/h, a thief in another jeep moving with
TS EAMCET 04.08.2021, Shift-II velocity 153 km/h. Police fires a bullet with
muzzle velocity of 180 m/s. The velocity with
Ans. (b) : Given that, acceleration due to gravity (g) = which it will strike the jeep of the thief, is
10 m/sec (a) 150 m/s (b) 27 m/s
Radius of curvature of roller coaster = 10 m (c) 450 m/s (d) 250 m/s
∵ Fc = mac UP CPMT-2004
mg = mac Manipal UGET-2013
Ans. (a) : Speed of thief’s Jeep = 153 km/h Ans. (b) : Given,
5 velocity of Man (vman) = 1 m/s
= 153 × m / s velocity of river (vriver) = 2 m/s
18
= 42.5 m/s width of river (w) = 200m
Effective speed of the bullet We know that,
= speed of bullet + speed of police jeep. w d
∵ =
= 180 m/s + 45 km/h v man v river
5 v ×w 2 × 200
= 180 m/s + 45 × m / s d = river ⇒ d=
18 v man 1
= 180 m/s + 12.5 m/s = 192.5 m/s
Velocity of bullet w.r.t thief’s jeep = Effective speed of d = 400m
the bullet – speed of thief's jeep 217. At time t = 0, a force F = αt, where t is time in
= 192.5 − 42.5 = 150 m/s seconds, applied to a body of mass 1 kg, resting
215. A motor cyclist is riding North in still air at 36 on a smooth horizontal plane. If the direction
km/h, the wind starts blowing westward with a of the force makes an angle of 45° with the
velocity 18 km/h. The direction of apparent horizontal, then the velocity of the body at the
velocity is moment of its breaking off the plane is
1 100 50 2
(a) tan −1 West of North (a) m/s (b) m/s
2 α α
1 50α
(b) tan −1 North of West (c) m/s (d)
50
m/s
2 2 α
−1 1 TS EAMCET 20.07.2022, Shift-I
(c) tan East of North
2 Ans. (b) : Given, t = 0, A Force F = αt is applied to
1 small body of mass m resting on a smooth horizontal
(d) tan −1 North of East
2 plane where α is constant.
UP CPMT-2012
Ans. (a) :
The normal reaction will be zero where the body will

leave the ground surface.
Velocity of cyclist in north (vc)= 36 km/h ⇒ N = mg − αt0sinθ
5 ⇒ mg − αt0 sinθ = 0
36 km / h = 36 × m / s =10 m / s
18 mg
t0 = ....(i)
Velocity of wind in west = vw = 18 km/h α sin θ
5 t0 = time where the body leaves the ground. The force
= 18 × m / s = 5 m / s component on horizontal direction is
18
Direction of motion = tan β ⇒ max = αt cosθ ....(ii)
v dv
∴ tanβ = w =
5 1
= ∵ ax = x
vc 10 2 dt
dv x
1 ∴ m× = αt cos θ
β = tan −1   west of north dt
2 m.dvx = α cosθ. tdt
216. A swimmer wants to cross a 200 m wide river Integrating both side,
which is flowing at a speed of 2 m/s. The v t0
velocity of the swimmer with respect to the m ∫ dv x = α cos θ ∫ tdt
0 0
river is 1 m/s. How far from the point directly
opposite to the starting point does the swimmer t 2
m.v = α cos θ ⋅  0 
reach the opposite bank?  2 
(a) 200 m (b) 400 m
(c) 600 m (d) 800 m α cos θ.t 0 2
⇒ v= ....(iii)
TS EAMCET (Engg.)-2017 2m
mg 1 1 m2 v2
Put t 0 = in equation (iii) m1 v 2 + m 2 × 1 2 = m1gR
α sin θ 2 2 m2
2
α cos θ  mg  1 1 m12 v 2
v= ⋅  m1v 2 + = m1gR
2m  α sin θ  2 2 m2
α cos θ m 2 g 2 1 2 1 m1 2
v= ⋅ v + v = gR
2m α 2 sin 2 θ 2 2 m2
α cos θ× m 2 g 2
v= 2 2 1 2  m1 
α sin θ 2m v 1 +  = gR
2  m2 
mg 2 cos θ
v= 1 2  m 2 + m1 
2α sin 2 θ v   = gR
2  m2 
mg 2
v= 2gRm 2
2α sin θ.tan θ v2 =
(m1 + m 2 )
Given, m = 1 kg, θ = 45o
2gRm 2
v=
1× (10 ) (m1 + m 2 )
2
v=
2α.sin 45o tan 45o
{∵ g =10 m / s 2 }
219. A man can swim with a speed of 4 kmh-1 in still
water. How long does he take to cross a river 1
100 50 2
v= ⇒ v= m/s km wide, if the river flows steadily 3 kmh-1 and
2α.
1
×1 α he makes his strokes normal to the river
2 current.
218. A marble of mass m1 slides down an arc of (a) 30 minutes (b) 25 minutes
circular track from rest as shown in the figure. (c) 20 minutes (d) 15 minutes
Assume the track is frictionless. If the block TS EAMCET 06.08.2021, Shift-II
having the track has a mass m2 and can also Ans. (d) : Time to cross the river
slide frictionless on the table the velocity of the Width of river 1km
particle when it exits the track at B is t= =
Speed of man 4 kmh −1
1 1
= hr = × 60 min {∵ 1 hr = 60 min}
4 4
t = 15min
220. A bus is moving on a straight road towards
North with a uniform speed of 50 km/h. If the
speed remains unchanged after turning
through 90o, the increase in the velocity of bus
 m1  in the turning process is
(a) gR (b) gR 1 + 
 m2  (a) 70.7 km/h along South-West direction
(b) zero
2g Rm 2 (c) 50 km/h along West
(c) 2gR(m1 + m 2 ) (d)
( 1 2)
m + m (d) 70.7 km/h along North-West direction
[AIPMT 1989]
ˆ
Ans. (a) : Let v1 = 50 j kmph
Ans. (d) : From question
We have and v 2 = −50iˆ kmph
m1v = m2u Let North = Y axis
m1 v West = X-axis (when the car turns left)
u=
m2 Change in velocity is
By conservation of Energy v 2 − v1 = (−50iˆ − 50ˆj)kmph
1 1 ∴ Magnitude of change in velocity is =
∴ m1v 2 + m 2 u 2 = m1gR
2 2
V2 − Vl = 502 + 502
2
1 1 m v
m1v 2 + m 2  1  = m1gR = 50 2 = 50 × 1.414
2 2  m2 
= 70.7 km/h along south -west direction
221. The speed of a boat is 5 km/h in still water. It v RG
crosses a river of width 1.0 km along the Then, sin θ =
vSR
shortest possible path in 15min. The velocity of
the river water is (in km/h) 10
sin θ =
(a) 5 (b) 1 20
(c) 3 (d) 4 1
[AIPMT 1998] sin θ =
2
Ans. (c) : Given, speed of a boat (v) = 5 km/h 1
Let speed of river = u θ = sin −1
2
Shortest possible path = 1km = s
θ = 30o West
Time taken = 15 min = 0.25 hr = t
We know that, 223. A ship A is moving Westwards with a speed of
10 km h–1 and a ship B 100 km South of A, is
moving Northwards with a speed of 10 kmh–1.
The time after which the distance between
them becomes shortest is
(a) 0 h (b) 5 h
distance
= speed (c) 10 2 h (d) 10 2 h
time
[AIPMT 2015]
s
= v −u
2 2
Ans. (b) : Given,
t
1 velocity of ship ‘A’, v A = − 10iɵ km / h
= 25 − u 2
0.25 velocity of ship ‘B’, v B =10ɵj km / h
( )
100
= 25 − u 2 ∴ v AB = v B − v A = 10ɵj +10iɵ km / h
25
4 = 25 − u 2 (10 ) + (10 )
2 2
v AB = v B − v A =
( )
2
16 = 25 − u 2 =10 2 km / h along AC
16 = 25 − u2
u2 = 9
u = 3 km/h
222. The speed of a swimmer in still water is 20 m/s.
The speed of river water is 10m/s and is flowing
due east. If he is standing on the south bank
and wishes to cross the river along the shortest
path the angle at which he should make his
strokes w.r.t. north is given by
(a) 0o (b) 60o west
o
(c) 45 west (d) 30o west
[NEET (National) 2019] From figure, 100
AC = km. = 50 2
Ans. (d) : Given, 2
AC
So, t=
v AB
50 2
t= = 5h
10 2
224. A metro train starts from rest and in 5 sec
achieves 108 km/h. After that it moves with
constant velocity and comes to rest after
travelling 45 m with uniform retardation. If
Speed of river flow, v RG = 10m / s total distance travelled is 395 m, find total time
Speed of swimmer w.r.t. river, of travelling.
vSR = 20m / s (a) 12.2 s (b) 15.3 s
(c) 9 s (d) 17.2 s
∴ vSG = vSR + v RG
JIPMER-2011
Ans. (d) : Given that, v = 108 km/h = 30 m/s, t = 5s 226. A girl standing on road holds her umbrella at
From the first equation of motion 45o with the vertical to keep the rain away. If
v = u + at she starts running without umbrella with a
30 = 0 + a × 5 (∵ u = 0 ) speed of 15 2 kmh−1, the rain drops hit her
2 head vertically. The speed of rain drops with
a = 6 m/s respect to the moving girl is
Distance travelled by metro train in 5s
25
1 (a) 30 kmh−1 (b) kmh −1
s1 = at 2 2
2
30
1
= × 6×(5)
2 (c) kmh −1 (d) 25 kmh−1
2 2
s1 = 75m JEE Main-27.06.2022, Shift-I
Distance travelled before coming to rest = 45m Ans. (c) :
From third equation of motion
(0)2 = (30)2 – 2 a ' × 45
30×30
a'=
2× 45
a ' = 10m / s 2
Time taken in travelling 45 m is
t3 =30/10 From figure,
t3 = 3 s v RG
Now, total distance = 395 m tan θ =
15 2
75 + s ' + 45 = 395 m
vRG = 15 2 tan 45º
i.e. s ' = 395 − (75 + 45)
= 15 2 × 1 = 15 2
s ' = 275m
∴ t2 = 275/30 2 15 × 2 30
∴ 15 2 × = =
km/h
t2 = 9.2s 2 2 2
Hence, total time taken in whole journey 227. A particle is moving Eastwards with a velocity
= t1 + t2 + t3 of 5 ms−1. In 10 s, the velocity changes to 5 ms−1
= 5 + 9.2 + 3 = 17.2 s Northwards. The average acceleration in this
225. A river is flowing from west to east with a time is
speed of 5 m/min. A man can swim in still 1
water with a velocity 10m/min. In which (a) ms −2 towards North-East
direction should the man swim so, as to take 2
the shortest possible path to go to the south? 1
(b) ms −2 towards North
(a) 30o east of south (b) 60o east of south 2
o
(c) 60 west of south (d) 30o west of south (c) zero
JIPMER-2005 1
Ans. (d) : Given, (d) ms −2 towards North-West
2
Velocity of river flow (vr) = 5m/min.
AIEEE 2005
Velocity of man (vm) = 10m/min
Ans. (d) : As we know that,
Changein velocity ∆v
Avg. acceleration = =
t t
Find the change in velocity ∆v
∆v = vf – vi ∵ vf = 5jˆ
vi = 5iˆ
From, the figure, sin θ =

vr 5 1
= = ( )
= 5jˆ − 5iˆ = 5ˆj − 5iˆ
v m 10 2
1
sin θ =
2
−1 1
θ = sin
2
θ = 30o west of south.

|∆v| = 52 + 52 = 5 2 v0 = 3v
∆v 5 2 2 2 1 v RC = v RG − vCG
Avg. acceleration = = = = =
t 10 2 2× 2 2 ()
= − v0 ˆj − (1 + β ) viˆ
1
The average acceleration in this time is m/s2
2
towards North-West direction.
228. When a car is at rest, its driver sees rain drops
falling on it vertically. When driving the car
with speed v, he sees that rain drops are
coming at an angle 60° from the horizontal. On v0
further increasing the speed of the car to tan 45º = 1 + β v = 1
(1+β)v, this angle changes to 45°. The value of β
( )
is close to v0 = v (1 + β )
(a) 0.50 (b) 0.41
(c) 0.37 (d) 0.73 3v = v(1 + β)
JEE Main-06.09.2020, Shift-II 3 −1 = β
Ans. (d) : Given,
β = 3 − 1 = (1.732 − 1) = 0.732
β = 0.732
229. A particle is moving along the x-axis with its
coordinate as a function of time given by x(t)
=10+8t −3t2. Another particle is moving along
When car is at rest position its driver sees rain drops the y-axis with its coordinate as a function of
falling on it vertically. time given by y(t) = 5 − 8t3. At t =1s, the speed
of the second particle as measured in the frame
of the first particle is given as v . Then v (in
m/s) is ……… .
When car is moving with speed of v then the rain drops Ans. (580m/s) Given,
are coming at angle 60º from the horizontal. x(t) = 10 + 8t – 3t2
y(t) = 5 – 8t3
On further increasing the speed of car to (1+β)v, this

angle changes to 45º
In the case Ist
v = v −ˆj
RG 0 ( )
In the case IInd
(i) x(t) = 10 + 8t – 3t2
( )
v RC = v RG − vCG = v0 −ˆj − viˆ
vx =
dx(t)
= 8 − 6t
v RC = − v0 ˆj − viˆ dt
v x = 8 − 6 ×1m / s {∵ t = 1 sec}
= 8 – 6 = 2 m/s
v x = 2iˆ m / s
(ii) y(t) = 5 – 8t3
dy(t)
vy = = 0 − 8 × 3t 2
dt
v 
tan 60º =  0  = −8 × 3t 2 {∵ t = 1 sec}
 v 
= −8 × 3 × 12
v
3= 0 = −24 ˆjms −1
v
vy x = vx − vy 231. The stream of a river is flowing with a speed of
2 km/h. A swimmer can swim at a speed of 4
v yx = 2iˆ − (−24)ˆj km/h. What should be the direction of the
v yx = 2iˆ + 24ˆj swimmer with respect to the flow of the river to
cross the river straight ?
The magnitude of V yx (a) 60° (b) 120°
( 24 ) + ( 2 ) (c) 90° (d) 150°
2 2
v yx = = v (given)
v = 576 + 4 = 580 Ans. (b) :
v = 580 m/s
230. Ship A is sailing towards north-east with
velocity v = 30iˆ + 50jˆ km/h, where î points
east and ĵ north. Ship B is at a distance of 80
km east and 150 km north of Ship A and is
sailing towards west at 10 km/h. A will be at
minimum distance from B in
(a) 4.2 h (b) 2.6 h
vr 2
(c) 3.2 h (d) 2.2 h sinθ = =
JEE Main-08.04.2019, Shift-I vs 4
Ans. (b) : 1
sinθ =
2
θ = 30º
Angle with flow direction = 90º + θº
= 90º + 30º
= 120º
232. A swimmer wants to cross a river from point A
to point B. Line AB makes an angle of 30° with
the flow of river. Magnitude of velocity of the
swimmer is same as that of the river. The angle
v A = 30iˆ + 50ˆj θ with the line AB should be ……°, so that the
swimmer reaches point B
v B = −10iˆ
r A = 0iˆ + 0ˆj
r B = 80iˆ + 150ˆj
v BA = v A − v B
= 30iɵ + 50ɵj − ( −10iɵ )
= 30iɵ + 50ɵj +10iɵ
= 40iɵ + 50 ɵj JEE Main-27.07.2021, Shift-II
Ans. (30º)
rBA = rA − rB = (0iˆ + 0ˆj) − (80iˆ + 150ˆj)
= −80iˆ − 150ˆj
Time after which the distance will be minimum
r BA .v BA
t=−
| v BA |2
[−80iˆ − 150ˆj][40iˆ + 50ˆj] Both velocity vectors are of same magnitude therefore
t=− resultant would pass exactly midway through them
( )
2
1600 + 2500 θ = 30º
3200 + 7500 233. Three particles P, Q and R are moving along
= hr
4100 the vectors A = î + ˆj,B = ˆj + kˆ and C = − î + ˆj ,
10700 respectively. They strike on a point and start to
= =2.609 move in different directions. Now, particle P is
4100
moving normal to the plane which contain
t = 2.60 hr
vectors A and B. Similarly, particle Q is
moving normal to the plane which contain −1
vectors A and C. The angle between the v BG = 32 + 1 + 2 × 4 2 ×
2
 1 
direction of motion of P and Q is cos −1  . v BG = 25 = 5 m/s
 x
So, displacement in 3 second.
Then, the value of x is ……… .
JEE Main-22.07.2021, Shift-II d = v BW × t
d = 5 × 3 ⇒ d = 15 m
 1 
Ans :(3) Given, θ = cos −1   …(i) 235. A person is swimming with a speed of 10m/s at
 x an angle of 120° with the flow and reaches to a
Direction of P point directly opposite on the other side of the
ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
A × B (i + j) × ( j + k) i − j + k ˆ river. The speed of the flow is x m/s. The value
v̂1 = = = of x to the nearest integer is …… .
A × B (iˆ + ˆj) × (ˆj + k)
ˆ 3 JEE Main-18.03.2021, Shift-I
Direction of P Ans. (5) Since, the person reaches directly opposite side
of the river, its velocity along the river must be zero.
A × C (iˆ + ˆj) × (−î + ˆj) 2kˆ ˆ
v̂ 2 = = = =k
A × C (iˆ + ˆj) × (−î + ˆj) 2
Angle between vˆ 1 and vˆ 2
vˆ 1.vˆ 2
cosθ =
| vˆ 1 || vˆ 2 |
 î − ˆj + kˆ 
  ⋅ k̂
 3  1/ 3 1
= = =
2
 1   −1   1 
2 2 (1)(1) 3
 +  +  × 1
2
 10 sin 30º = vR
 3   3   3  1
1 10 × = v R ⇒vR = 5 m/s
cos θ = 2
3 236. A swimmer can swim with velocity of 12 km/h
 1  in still water. Water flowing in a river has
θ = cos −1   …(ii) velocity 6 km/h. The direction with respect to
 3 the direction of flow of river water he should
Comparing equation (i) & (ii) swim in order to reach the point on the other
x=3 bank just opposite to his starting point is
234. A butterfly is flying with a velocity 4 2m / s in ………° (in degree).
North-East direction. Wind is slowly blowing at (Round off to the nearest integer)
1m/s from North to South. The resultant JEE Main-16.03.2021, Shift-II
displacement of the butterfly in 3 s is Ans: (120) Given,
(a) 3m (b) 20m vm = 12 km/hr
vr = 6 km /hr
(c) 12 2 m (d) 15m
Ans. (d) :
v BW = velocity of butterfly in the frame of wind vm sinθ = vr

v WG = velocity of wind in the frame of ground v 6
sinθ = r =
v BW = v BG – v WG v m 12
1
v BG = v BW + v WG sinθ = = sin 30º ⇒ θ = 30º
2
(4 2 ) + (1) + 2 ( 4 2 ) (1) cos ( 90° + 45° )
2 2
∴ v BG = θ' = 90º + 30º ⇒ θ' = 120º

237. A man sitting in a train in motion is facing the velocities as function of time. The separation
engine. He tosses a coin-up; the coin falls between the trains when both have stopped is
behind him. The train is:
(a) Moving forward with acceleration
(b) Moving forward with uniform speed
(c) Moving backward with deceleration
(d) Moving backward with uniform speed
AP EAMCET-25.09.2020, Shift-II
Ans. (a) :
(a) 120 m (b) 20 m

(c) 60 m (d) 280 m
AP EAMCET -2016
Ans. (b) :
Train-I
v1 = 40 ms–1
If the train is accelerating then due to acceleration the According first law of motion (v = u + at)
velocity of train increases along the direction of motion v1 = u1+a1t
and at this time when a coin is tossed it does not fall in 0 = 40+a1(10)
the hand of the man it falls behind. As the train comes
in acceleration motion in forward direction as soon as it −40
a1 = = –4 ms–2
is accelerated but at the same time the coin does not get 10
accelerated and it falls behind. Train-II
238. A particle of mass 4 m explodes into three v2 = u2 + a2t
pieces of masses m, m and 2m. The equal 0 = –20 + a2 (8)
masses move along X-axis and Y-axis with 20 5 −2
velocities 4 ms–1 and 6 ms–1 respectively. The a2 = = ms
8 2
magnitude of the velocity of the heavier mass is
Train-I
(a) 17 ms–1 (b) 2 13 ms–1 According second law of motion (v2 = u2–2as)
13 v12 = u12 − 2a1s1
(c) 13 ms–1 (d) ms–1
2 0 = u12 − 2a1s1
AP EAMCET -2009
u12 (40)2 1600
Ans. (c) : Given, s1 = = = = 200m
M = 4m, m1 = m, m2 = m, m3 = 2m, 2a1 2 × 4 8
v1 = 4 m/s, v2 = 6 m/s Train-II
p1 + p 2 + p3 = 0 v 22 = u 22 − 2a 2s2
p3 = p1 + p2 0 = u 22 − 2a 2s 2
u 22 400 × 2
p3 = p12 + p 22 + 2p1p 2 cos θ = s2 ⇒ s2 = = 80m
2a 2 10
p1 & p2 are perpendicular to each other
Total distance covered by both trains,
p3 = p12 + p 22 s = s1 + s2
s = 200+80
( m1 v1 ) + ( m2 v2 )
2 2
p3 = s = 280 m
∴ Remaining Distance = 300 – 280=20 m
( 4m ) + ( 6m )
2 2
2mv3 =
240. When a bomb is released from an aeroplane.
2mv3 = 52m 2 the path described by it as observed by the
pilot is
2mv3 = m 52 (a) Straight line
v3 = 13 ms −1 (b) Projectile
(c) Depends on speed of aeroplane
239. Two trains, which are moving along different (d) None
tracks in opposite directions, are put on the
AP EAMCET (Medical)-05.10.2021, Shift-I
same track by mistake. On noticing the
mistake, when the trains are 300 m apart the Ans. (a) : When a bomb is released from an aeroplane.
drivers start slowing down the trains. The the path described by it as observed by the pilot is
graphs given below show decrease in their straight line.
241. A bat and an insect are flying with velocities 243. An automobile of mass m is crossing over a
V BG and V IG respectively with respect to concave over bridge with speed v. If radius of
bridge is R. The thrust on the bridge at the
ground (in unit vector î, ˆj rotation) lowest point will be
V BG = 3.5iˆ + 9.2j,
ˆ V IG = -2.5iˆ + 1.8jˆ
Calculate the velocity of the insect with respect
to bat.
(a) 1.5iˆ + 11.0ˆj (b) −6iˆ − 7.4ˆj
(c) +6iˆ − 11.0ˆj (d) 1.0iˆ + 7.4ˆj
AMU-2007 mv 2 mv 2
(a) mg + (b) mg −
Ans. (b) : Given, R R
mv 2
VBG = 3.5iˆ + 9.2ˆj (c) mg (d)
R
VIG = −2.5iˆ + 1.8jˆ AMU-2001
The velocity of the insect with respect to bat. Ans. (a) : We know that thrust on the bridge = weight +
VIB = VBG − VIG centripetal force
mv 2
( ) (
= −2.5iˆ + 1.8ˆj − 3.5iˆ + 9.2ˆj ) Thrust = mg +
R
= −2.5iˆ + 1.8jˆ − 3.5iˆ − 9.2ˆj
= −6.0iˆ − 7.4ˆj
242. An object falls from a bridge 45m above the
water level in a river. If falls directly into a
boat moving with constant speed. The boat was
18 m away from the point of impact. What is
the speed of the boat (in m/s)? 244. A boat is moving from the east bank to the west
(a) 6 (b) 9 bank on a south flowing river. If the speed of
(c) 12 (d) 15 the boat is 4 km/h and that of the river is 3
AMU-2007 km/h. If the width of the river is 2 km, the
Ans. (a) : Given h = 45m distance travelled by the boat is
(a) 5 km (b) 4 km
We know that time taken by the object to fall through
height (h) is (c) 3 km (d) 2.5 km
(e) 2 km
2h
t= Kerala CEE-2019
g
Ans. (d) : Given,
2 × 45 Speed of boat (vb) = 4 km/hr
t= = 9.18 = 3.03see ≈ 3sec
9.8 Speed of river (vr) = 3 km/hr
width of river = 2 km
The magnitude of the resultant velocity
v res = v 2b + v 2r = 32 + 42
v res = 5km / h
Since horizontal component remain constant, so time
taken in travelling 2km distance is
According to the question if v is the speed of boat then 2

t= = 0.5h
the distance travelled by boat in t = 3 sec is 4
18 = v × 3 sec Distance travelled by the boat –
v = 6 m/s d = vres × t = 5 × 0.5 = 2.5 km

Ans. (d) : As we know that the equation of trajectory
(d) Projectile Motion given as –
g x2
245. The speed of a projectile at its maximum height y = x tan θ − 2 …….. (i)
2u cos 2 θ
3
is times its initial speed. If the range of the According to question, equation of trajectory –
2 h = Ax − Bx 2 ………. (ii)
projectile is P times the maximum height Comparing equation (ii) with equation (i)
attained by it, then P equals g
4 h = y, A = tan θ, B =
(a) (b) 2 3  2u cos 2 θ 
2
3
A tan θ× 2u 2 × cos 2 θ
(c) 4 3 (d)
3 = .....(iii)
4 B g
AP EAMCET-1999 Given, u = 20 m / s, θ = 45°, g = 10 m/s
2
Ans. (c) : Putting the value of these in equation (iii), we get–

2
 1 
2 × 400 ×   ×1
A 2 × ( 20) × ( cos 45° ) × tan45°
2 2
= =  2
B 10 10
1
800 ×
A 2 = 800 = 40
=
B 10 20 1
A : B = 40 : 1
According to question – 247. The horizontal and vertical displacements of a
u cos θ = u 3 / 2 projectile at time t are x = 36 t and y = 48t –
4.9t2 respectively. Initial velocity of the
cos θ = 3 / 2 projectile in ms–1 is
θ = cos −1 ( 3/2 ) (a) 15
(c) 45
(b) 30
(d) 60
θ = 30° AP EAMCET-2002
u 2 sin 2θ Ans. (d) : Given that, x = 36t, y = 48t – 4.9t2
∵ Range (R) = dx d
g Horizontal velocity (vx) = = 36t = 36 m / s
dt dt
u 2 sin 2 θ dy d
And maximum height (Hmax) = Vertical velocity (vy) = = (48t − 4.9t 2 )
2g dt dt
According to question – = 48 – 2 × 4.9 t
Range (R) = P × Hmax ….. (i) At initial velocity, t = 0
vx = 36 m/sec
u 2 sin 2θ u 2 sin 2 θ vy = 48 – 2 × 4.9 × 0 = 48 m/sec
= P.
g 2g Then velocity of projectile is,
P 2 v = v x î + v y ˆj
2sinθ cosθ = sin θ
2 v = 36iˆ + 48jˆ
4
tanθ = v = (36) 2 + (48) 2 = 1296 + 2304 = 3600
P
= 60 m/sec
Putting the value of θ = 30°, we get–
248. The horizontal and vertical displacements x
4
∴ P= and y of a projectile at a given time t are given
tan 30° by x = 6t metre and y = 8t – 5t2 metre. The
range of the projectile in metre is
P= 4 3 (a) 9.6 (b) 10.6
246. An object is projected with a velocity of 20 ms–1 (c) 19.2 (d) 38.4
making an angle of 45º with horizontal. The AP EAMCET-2004
equation for the trajectory is h = Ax – Bx2, Ans. (a) : Given that-
where h is height, x is horizontal distance A x = 6t , y = 8t–5t2
and B are constants. The ratio A : B is (g = 10 Comparing from general formula
ms–2) 1
(a) 1 : 5 (b) 5 : 1 x = (u cos θ)t, y = (u sin θ)t– gt 2
(c) 1 : 40 (d) 40 : 1 2
–
AP EAMCET-2001 Then, u cos θ= 6m/s, u sin θ= 8m/s, g = 10ms 2

u 2 sin 2θ Equating (i) and (ii), we get–
We know that, R = 1 1
g ut1 − gt12 = ut 2 − gt 22
2 2
2 ( u sin θ ) .( u cos θ )
R=
u(t1 – t2) = g ( t1 − t 22 )
1 2
g
2
2 × 8 × 6 96 (t1 + t 2 )g
R= = = 9.6 m
10 10 u=
2
249. The equation of trajectory of a projectile is
u 2 g ( t1 + t 2 )
2 2 2
5 t +t 
y = 10x -   x 2 Maximum height = = = 2g  1 2 
2g 4 × 2g  4 
9
If we assume g = 10 ms–2, the range of 251. A body is projected from the earth at angle 30º
projectile (in metre) is with the horizontal with some initial velocity. If
(a) 36 (b) 24 its range is 20 m, the maximum height reached
(c) 18 (d) 9 by it is (in metre)
AP EAMCET-2005 5
(a) 5 3 (b)
Ans. (c) : Given that, 3
5 10
y = 10x – x 2 , g = 10ms –2 (c) (d) 10 3
9 3
We know that trajectory equation- AP EAMCET-2006
 g  2 Ans. (b) : Given that, θ = 30 , initial velocity = u, range
o
y = ( tan θ ) x –  2 x (R) = 20 m, maximum height = H
 2u cos 2
θ 
On comparing we get – 4H
We know that, tan θ =
g 5 R
tan θ = 10, 2 = 1
2u cos θ 92
H = × R × tanθ
4
u 2 sin 2θ 2u 2 sin θ.cos θ
∵ R= = ] 1 1
g g = × 20 × tan30o = 5 ×
4 3
2u 2 sin θ.cos θ cos θ 5
= × H= m
g cosθ 3
2.u 2 cos 2 θ× tan θ 252. If a body is projected with an angle θ to the
R= horizontal, then
g
(a) its velocity is always perpendicular to its
tan θ 10 90 acceleration
= = = = 18 m
g 5 5 (b) its velocity becomes zero at its maximum
2u cos θ 9
2 2 height
250. A body projected vertically upwards crosses a (c) its velocity makes zero angle with the
point twice in its journey at a height h just after horizontal at its maximum height
t1 and t2 second. Maximum height reached by (d) the body just before hitting the ground, the
the body is direction of velocity coincides with the
2 acceleration
g t +t  AP EAMCET-2008
(a) ( t1 + t 2 )
2
(b) g  1 2 
4  4  Ans. (c) : As we know that, in projectile motion a body
2 at highest point has velocity = u cosθ in the horizontal
t +t  g
(c) 2g  1 2  (d) ( t1 t 2 ) direction which makes zero angle with the horizontal at
 4  4 its maximum height.
AP EAMCET-2005 253. A ball thrown vertically up to reach its
VITEEE-2009 maximum height in t second. The total time
Ans. (c) : We know, from the time of projection to reach a point at
half of its maximum height while returning (in
1 2 second) is
h = ut – gt
2  1 
At t = t1 and t2 second (a) 2t (b) 1 + t
1  2
Then, h = ut1 – gt12 ……….(i) 3t t
2 (c) (d)
2 2
1
h = ut2 – gt 22 ………(ii) AP EAMCET-2008
2 BITSAT-2008
Ans. (b) : u 2 sin 2θ
Range of projectile (R) =
g
u 2 sin ( 2 × 45o )
R=
g
u sin 90o
2
R= …….(ii)
g
At maximum height final velocity is zero. Dividing Equation (i) by Equation (ii), we get–
So, 2
H max u 2 sin 2 45o × g 1  1  1
= = × =
2g × u 2 sin 90o 2  2 
Initial velocity (v0) = 2gH ………..(i)
R 4
v0 So, R = 4 Hmax
And, t = …………(ii)
g 255. Two objects are projected at an angle θ and
2H (90o – θ), to the horizontal with the same speed.
t= …………(iii) The ratio of their maximum vertical heights is
g
(a) 1 : tanθ (b) tan2 θ : 1
Applying the relation for the motion from the point A (c) 1 : 1 (d) tan θ : 1
and C Karnataka CET-2022
2 2
v = u + 2as Ans. (b) : When object projected at an angle θ then,
v C2 = v 2A + 2as
u sin θ
2 2
H1 = ….(i)
H 2g
vC = 0 + 2g  
2
2 Now when object projected at an angle (90o – θ) then,

vC = gH ………..(iv) u 2 sin 2 (90° − θ)
H2 = ….(ii)
For motion A to C 2g
vC = uA + at1 Now divide equation (i) by (ii), we get–
vC = gt1 …………..(v) u 2 sin 2 θ
gH = gt1 [From (iv)] Hl 2g
= 2 2
H H 2 u sin (90° − θ)
t1 = ………..(vi)
g 2g
Comparing equation (iii) and (vi) H l u sin θ
2 2
=
t H 2 u 2 cos 2 θ
t1 =
2 H l tan 2 θ
=
So, the time taken to reach half of the maximum height H2 1
while returning is equal to
H1 : H2 = tan2θ : 1
t2 = t + t1
256. In projectile motion, the physical quantity that
t remains invariant throughout is
t2 = t +
2 (a) vertical component of velocity
(b) horizontal component of velocity
 1 
t2 = 1 + t (c) kinetic energy of the projectile
 2 (d) potential energy of the projectile
254. For an object thrown at 45° to horizontal, the (e) linear momentum of the projectile
maximum height (H) and horizontal range (R) Kerala CEE 04.07.2022
are related as AP EAMCET (21.09.2020) Shift-II
(a) R = 16 H (b) R = 8 H Kerala CEE - 2017, 2012
(c) R = 4 H (d) R = 2 H Ans. (b) : Horizontal component of velocity remains
DCE-2009, 2007 constant for a projectile fired from the earth because
JCECE-2004 there is no acceleration in horizontal direction.
Ans. (c) : Given, θ = 45 o
257. A body is projected with an angle θ. The
maximum height reached is h. If the time of
u sin θ
2 2
Maximum height of projectile (Hmax) = flight is 4 sec and g = 10 m/s2, then the value of
2g h is
u 2 sin 2 45o (a) 10 m (b) 40 m
H max = .......(i) (c) 20 m (d) 5 m
2g AP EAMCET(Medical)-2014
Ans. (c) : Given that, T = 4 sec, g = 10 m/sec2 and uy = u sinθ
We know that, 1
2u sin θ uy = 10 × (∵θ = 30° )
T= 2
g uy = 5 m/s
4 × 10 Acceleration along x-axis ax = 0
= u sin θ Acceleration along y-axis ay = –g
2
Using equation of motion-
usinθ = 20
Squaring both side we get– 1
s = ut + at2
u2sin2θ = (20)2 .....(i) 2
Along x-axis:-
u 2 sin 2 θ
Now, height (h) = 1
2g x = uxt + axt2
2
(20)2 20 × 20
h= = = 20 m 1
2 ×10 20 50 = 5 3t + (0)t 2
2
258. A body is projected horizontally from the top
of a tower with a velocity of 10 m/s. If it hits the 50 10
t= = sec
ground at an angle of 45°, the vertical 5 3 3
component of velocity when it hits ground in Similarly, along y-axis–
m/s is
1
(a) 10 (b) 10 2 y = uyt + ayt2
2
(c) 5 2 (d) 5 2
AP EAMCET(Medical)-2014 10 1  10 
y=5× + (−10)  
Ans. (a) : According to question 3 2  3
–1
Horizontal component of velocity (vx) = u = 10 ms 2
10  10 
vy y=5× − 5 
Then, tan θ = 3  3
vx
50  10 
vy y = 1 –  m
tan 45o = ⇒ vy = 10 ms–1 3 3
10
259. An object is thrown towards the tower which is Hence, the object hits the tower at 50 1 – 10  m
 
at a horizontal distance of 50 m with an initial 3 3
velocity of 10ms-1 and making an angle 30º with 260. Equations of motion of a projectile are given by
the horizontal. The object hits the tower at x =36t m and 2y = 96t -9.8t2m. the angle of
certain height. The height from the bottom of projection is equal to.
the tower where the object hits the tower is (g = 4
10ms-2) 3
(a) sin-1   (b) sin -1  3 
50  10  50  10  4
(a) 1 − m (b) 1−  m 4 3
3 3 3  3 (c) sin-1  5  (d) sin-1  
100  10  100  10  5
(c) 1 −  m (d) 1 − m AP EMCET(Medical)-2011
3 3 3  3

AP EAMCET-2003
AP EAMCET(Medical)-2015 Ans. (c) : Given that-
Ans. (a) : Given, horizontal distance (x) = 50 m, initial x = 36 t
velocity (u) = 10 ms–1, angle (θ) = 30o, g = 10 ms–2 2y = 96t–9.8t2
y = 48t – 4.9t2
So, Let initial velocity is u, and angle is θ.
 dx 
Now, horizontal velocity (u x ) = u cos θ =   = 36
 dt  t =0
u cosθ = 36 …..(i)
 
dy
Vertical velocity (u y ) = u sin θ =   = 48 – 9.8t
So, according to question  dt  t =0
ux = u cosθ u sinθ = 48 ….(ii)
3 Dividing equation (ii) by equation (i), we get–
ux = 10 × (∵θ = 30° ) 48 4
2 tan θ = =
ux = 5 3 m/s 36 3
Then from the Pythagoras theorem 263. Two stones are projected with the same speed
but making different angles with the
horizontal. Their horizontal ranges are equal.
The angle of projection of one is π/3 and the
maximum height reached by it is 102m. Then
the maximum height reached by the other in m is :
(a) 336 (b) 224
4 4 (c) 56 (d) 34
The angle projection, sin θ = ⇒ θ = sin –1   BCECE-2008
5 5 AP EAMCET(Medical)-2003
261. Two balls are projected simultaneously in the
same vertical plane from the same point with π
Ans. (d) : Given that, angle of projection (θ1) =
velocities V1 and V2 with angles θ1 and θ2 3
respectively with the horizontal. If V1 cos θ1 = π π π
V2 cos θ2, the path of one ball as seen from the θ2 =  −  =
2 3 6
position of other ball is: Hmax = 102 m and R1 = R2
(a) Parabola
(b) Horizontal straight line u 2 sin 2 θ1
(c) Vertical straight line
So, H1 = ----- (i)
2g
(d) Straight line making 45o with the vertical u 2 sin 2 θ2
AP EAMCET(Medical)-2005 And, H2 = ----- (ii)
2g
Ans. (c) : Given that, V1 cosθ1 = V2 cosθ2
Dividing equation (i) by (ii), we get–
So, the relative velocity between them is 0. Path of one
ball as seen from the position of the other ball will be u 2 sin 2 θ1
vertical straight line. H1 2g sin 2 θ1
262. The maximum height reached by a projectile is = 2 2 =
4m. The horizontal range is 12m. Velocity of H 2 u sin θ2 sin 2 θ2
projection in ms-1 is: (g = acceleration due to 2g
gravity)
H sin θ 102 × sin ( π / 6 ) 
2
2
1/ 4
g g Then, H2 = 1 2 2 = = 102 ×
(a) 5 (b) 3 sin θ1 sin ( π / 3) 
2
3/ 4
2 2
H2 = 34 m
1 g 1 g
(c) (d) 264. A projectile has initially the same horizontal
3 2 5 2 velocity as it would acquire, if it had moved
AP EAMCET(Medical)-2004 from rest with uniform acceleration of 3 ms-2
UP CPMT-2006 for 0.5 minute. If the maximum height reached
Ans. (a) : Given that, horizontal range (R) = 12 m, by it is 80 m, then the angle of projection is: (g=
maximum height (H) = 4 m 10ms-2)
3
4H 4× 4 4 (a) tan–1(3) (b) tan–1  2 
We know that, tanθ = = =
R 12 3
Then from the Pythagoras theorem 4 4
(c) tan–1   (d) sin–1  
9 9
Ans. (c) : Given, ax = 3m/s2, H = 80 m
θ Time (t) = 0.5 min = 0.5× 60 = 30 sec
u 2 sin 2 θ
4 We know, H=
Then, sin θ = 2g
5
u 2 sin 2 θ 2gH u sin θ
2 2
Now, H = ⇒ u2 = 80 =
2g sin θ
2 2 × 10
u sin θ = 40 … (i)
2×g × 4 25 × 8g Now, Horizontal velocity
2
u = ⇒u =
2
2 u cos θ = u + at (where u = 0)
4 16
  u cos θ = 3 × 30 = 90 … (ii)
5 On dividing (i) and (ii), we get
25 × g u sin θ 40
u= =
2 u cos θ 90
g 4 4
Velocity of projection (u) = 5 m/s tan θ = ⇒ θ = tan–1  
2 9 9

265. It is possible to project a particle with a given π 
speed in two possible ways so that, it has the When, projected with velocity (u) and angle  − θ 
same horizontal range R. The product of the  2 
times taken by it in two possible ways is : π 
[g= acceleration due to gravity] u 2 sin 2  − θ 
Then, H2 =  2 
R 2R
(a) (b) 2g
g g
u cos 2 θ
2
3R 4R H2 = ………..(ii)
(c) (d) 2g
g g
Multiply from equation (i) and (ii)
u 2 sin 2 θ u 2 cos 2 θ
u 2 sin 2θ H1 × H2 = ×
Ans. (b) : Range of projectile (R) = 2g 2g
g
According to question, range is equal– 4 u sin θ cos 2 θ
4 2
H1 × H2 = ×
R1 = R2 and velocity is equal (u1 = u2) 4 4g 2
u1 sin 2θ1 u 2 sin 2θ2
( u 2 2 sin θ cos θ )
2 2 2
Now, =
g g H1 × H2 =
16g 2
sin2θ1 = sin2θ2
2
sin2θ1 = sin(180° – 2θ2) 1  u 2 sin 2θ 
2θ1 = (180° – 2θ2) H 1 × H 2 = ×  
θ = (90° – θ ) ...(i) 16  g 
1 2
2u sin θ 1 2  u 2 sin 2θ 
Time of flight (T) = H1 × H2 = R ∴ R = 
g 16  g 
Product of time of flight
R = 4 H1 × H 2
2u1 sin θ1 2u 2 sin θ2
T1 × T2 = × 267. For a projectile the ratio of maximum height
g g
reached to the square of flight time is:
4u 2 sin θ1 sin θ2 (g = 10ms–2)
T1 × T2 = { u1 = u 2 } (a) 5:4 (b) 5:2
g2
Put the value of θ1 from equation (i), (c) 5:1 (d) 10:1
4u 2 sin θ2 sin ( 90° − θ2 ) 2 2u 2 sin θ2 .cos θ2
T1 × T2 = = × Ans. (a) : We know that,
g2 g g
u 2 sin 2 θ
2 u sin 2θ2
2 Maximum height of projectile (H) =
T1 × T2 = × 2g
g g
2u sin θ
2R Flight time (T) =
T1 × T2 = g
g According to question-
266. A stone is projected with a velocity u at angle θ Maximum height(H) u 2 sin 2 θ g2
with the horizontal reaches maximum height = ×
H1, when it is projected with a velocity u at an [Time of flight (T)]2 2g 4u 2 sin 2 θ
π 
angle  − θ  with the horizontal, it reaches to
H g 10
2
= = {∴ g = 10ms−2 }
 2  T 8 8
a maximum height H2. The relation between H 5
the horizontal range r of the projectile, H1 and =
T2 4
H2 is: 2
H:T =5:4
(a) R=4 H1H 2 (b) R=4(H1–H2) 268. The angle of projection of a projectile, for
(c) R=4(H1+H2) (d) R = H12 / H 22 which the horizontal range and the maximum
AP EAMCET(Medical)-2000 height are equal, is:
Ans. (a) : We know that, ( )
(a) tan −1 (3) (b) tan −1 (4)
u sin θ
2 2
 1 
Maximum height of projectile (H) =
2g ( )
(c) tan −1 2 (d) tan −1 
 3

When stone is projected with velocity (u) and angle θ
then, AP EAMCET(Medical)-1999
UPSEE-2013
u 2 sin 2 θ J & K CET-2000
H1 = …(i)
2g AIPMT-2011
Ans. (b) : We know that, (a) RA = RB = RC (b) RA = RC > RB
2
u sin θ
2 (c) RA < RB < RC (d) RA = RC < RB
Maximum height of projectile (H) = Karnataka CET-2016
2g Ans. (d) : Given, θA = 30°, θB = 45°, θC = 60°
u 2 sin 2θ We know that,
Range (R) =
g u 2 sin 2θ
Range of projectile motion (R) =
According to question- g
H=R R ∝ sin2θ { u is same for all}
u 2 sin 2 θ u 2 sin 2θ For, θA = 30°
=
2g g sin2θ A = sin60° = 0.866
For θB = 45°
sin θ 2
sin2θB = sin90° = 1
= 2sinθ cosθ
2 For θC = 60°
sin θ sin2θC = sin120° = 0.866
= 2cosθ
2 So, RA = RC < RB
tanθ = 4 271. A stone is thrown vertically at a speed of 30 ms–
1
θ = tan–1(4) taking an angle of 450 with the horizontal.
269. The trajectory of a projectile projected from What is the maximum height reached by the
2 stone? Take g = 10 ms–2.
2x (a) 30 m (b) 22.5 m
origin is given by the equation y = x – .
5 (c) 15 m (d) 10 m
The initial velocity of the projectile is: Karnataka CET-2014
Ans. (b) : Given, u = 30 ms–1, θ = 450, g = 10 ms–2,
2 maximum height (H) = ?
(a) ms–1 (b) 5 ms–1 Maximum height of the projectile moving with velocity
5
5 v at an angle θ is given by
(c) 25 ms–1 (d) ms–1 u 2 sin 2 θ
2 H=
Karnataka CET-2019 2g
Ans. (b) : Given, 30 × sin 2 (45°)
2
2x 2 H =
y=x− ….. (i) 2 ×10
5 900  1 
2
900 × 1
We know, H= ×  =
gx 2 20  2  20 × 2
Equation of projectile (y) = x tanθ – … (ii) H = 22.5 m
2u cos θ
2 2
272. A projectile is projected at 10 ms–1 by making
Comparing the equation (i) and (ii), we get–
at an angle 600 to the horizontal. After some
tanθ = 1 time its velocity makes an angle of 300 to the
θ = 45° horizontal. Its speed at this instant is:
And,
10
g 2 (a) (b) 10 3
= 3
2u cos θ 5
2 2
10 2 5
= (c) (d) 5 3
2u cos θ 5
2 2 3
5 2 Karnataka CET-2013
= Ans. (a) : As the velocity makes an angle of 60° with
u 2 cos 2 θ 5 horizontal. So, the horizontal component of velocity at
5×5 the instant will be
u2 =
( cos 45° ) × 2 vx = 10 cos60° = 10 × 0.5 = 5 m/s
2
When angle 30° then,

25  1  vx = vcos30°
u2 =
1 ∴cos 45 ° = 2  v cos30° = 5
×2  
2 5
v=
u = 5 m/s cos 30°
270. Three projectiles A, B and C are projected at 5 3
an angle of 30°, 45°, 60° respectively. If RA, RB v= [cos30° = ]
3/2 2
and RC are ranges of A, B and C respectively,
then (velocity of projection is same for A, B and 10
v= m/s
C) : 3

273. The height y and the distance x along the 2u cos θ2
horizontal plane of a projectile on a certain t1 = ….(i)
g
planet (with no surrounding atmosphere) are
given by y = (8t – 5t2) m and x = 6t m, where t 2u sin θ2
Similarly, t2 = …(ii)
is in seconds. The velocity with which the g
projectile is projected is: Equation (i) × (ii), we get-
(a) 6 ms–1 (b) 8 ms–1
–1 2u sin θ2 2u cos θ2
(c) 10 ms (d) 14 ms–1 t1t2 = ×
MHT-CET 2020 g g
Karnataka CET-2011 2 2u 2 sin θ 2 cos θ2 2 u 2 sin 2θ2
UP CPMT-2006 t1t2 = ⇒ t1t2 =
g g g g
BCECE-2003
Ans. (c) : Given that, x = 6t, y = 8t – 5t2 2
t1t2 = .R
dy g
vy = = 8 − 10t
dt So, t1.t2 ∝ R
vy = 8 – 10t 275. If a projectile is launched with velocity Vo,
At t = 0, making an angle θ with x axis, then its time of
vy = 8 – 10 × 0 flight T
vy = 8 m/s V 2 sin 2θ V 2 sin 2 θ
∵ x=6t (a) T = o (b) T = o
g 2g
dx
vx = = 6 m/s V 2
2V sin θ
dt (c) T = o (d) T = o
g g
∴ The velocity of projectile, u = 6iˆ + 8jˆ J&K CET- 2011
Ans. (d) : We know,
( vx ) + ( vy )
2 2
= Range = ux × time of flight (T)
= (6) 2 + (8)2 = 36 + 64 = 10 m / s V02 sin 2θ
= V0 cos θ× T
274. For a given velocity, a projectile has the same g
range R for two angles of projection t1 and t2 V 2 ( 2sin θ cos θ )
are the time of flight in the two cases then: T= 0
g × V0 cos θ
(a) t1 t2 ∝ R (b) t1 t2 ∝ R2
2V sin θ
1 1 Time of flight (T) = o
(c) t1t 2 ∝ 2 (d) t1t 2 ∝ g
R R
AP EAMCET-07.10.2020 276. The maximum range of a projectile is 100 m.
SRMJEE-2019 The maximum height reached by it is
BITSAT-2012 (a) 100 m (b) 25 m
DCE-2009 (c) 200 m (d) 75 m
Karnataka CET-2003 J&K CET- 2009
AP EAMCET -2012 Ans. (b) : Horizontal range of a projectile,
AIEEE 2005, 04 u 2 sin 2θ
R=
2u sin θ g
Ans. (a) : We know, t = Where, u is the velocity of a projectile and θ is the angle
g of the projection with the horizontal.
u 2 sin 2θ The range is maximum when, θ = 45°.
R= ∴ The maximum range is-
g
u 2 sin 90° u 2
According to question, R1 = R2 R max = = ………. (i)
u 2 sin 2θ1 u 2 sin 2θ2 g g
= (velocity is same) When, the range is maximum, the maximum height
g g reached by the projectile is
sin2θ1 = sin2θ2 2
 1  2
sin2θ1 = sin(180° – 2θ2) u  
u sin θ u sin 45°
2 2 2 2
2θ1 = 180° – 2θ2 H max = = =  2
θ1 = (90° – θ2) 2g 2g 2g
2u sin θ1 u 2 R max
Time of flight (t1) = Hmax = = (given Rmax = 100)
g 4g 4
2u sin ( 90° − θ2 ) 100m
t1 = ∴ H max = = 25 m
g 4

277. A body is projected at an angle θ with respect Ans. (b) : Given, u = 20m/s, g = 10m/s2
to horizontal direction with velocity u. The As the range of two projectiles are same, so the angle of
maximum range of the body is projection must be complementary.
u sin 2θ
2
u sin θ
2 2 θ1 = 30, θ2 = 90 – θ1
(a) R = (b) R = = 90 – 30 = 60
g 2g
θ2 = 60º
u2 The maximum height of projectile is given by
(c) R = (d) R = u 2 sin θ
g u 2 sin 2 θ
J&K CET- 2008 H=
2g
u 2 sin 2θ For θ1 = 30º
Ans. (c) : The range of projectile (R)= …. (i)
( 20 ) × sin 2 30o
2
g u 2 sin 2 θ1
For the maximum range- H 1 = ⇒ H 1 =
2g 2 ×10
sin2θ = 1 2
sin2θ = sin 90 o
1
400 ×  
2θ = 90°
H1 =  2  = 400 × 1
θ = 45º 2 × 10 4 × 2 ×10
Putting the value of θ in equation (i), we get- H1 = 5m
u2 For θ2 = 60º
R= sin 90°
g u 2 sin 2 θ2
H2 =
u2 2g
Maximum range of the projectile (R) = 2
g  3
400 ×  
( 20 ) × sin 2 60o =
2
278. From the top of a tower a body A is projected
H =  2  = 20 × 3
vertically upwards, another body B is 2
2 ×10 20 4
horizontally thrown and a third body C is H2 = 15m
thrown vertically downwards with the same Sum of maximum height (H) = H + H
1 2
velocity = 5 + 15
(a) B strikes the ground with more velocity = 20 m
(b) C strikes the ground with less velocity
280. Neglecting the air resistance, the time of flight
(c) A, B, C, strike the ground with same velocity
of a projectile is determined by
(d) A and C strike the ground with more velocity
(a) Uvertical
than B (b) Uhorizontal
AP EAMCET (18.09.2020) Shift-I (c) U = U2vertical + U2horizontal
J&K CET- 2007 (d) U = (U2vertical + U2horizontal)1/2
Ans. (c) For body A – It goes with velocity u will reach J&K CET- 2004
its maximum height. Then the final velocity become 0 Ans. (a) : Let a body be projected at an initial velocity v
and comes back. It will attain velocity u. in a direction making an angle θ with the horizontal and
Using Newton’s law of motion, let it take time t to reach the highest point P of its path.
v 2 = u 2 + 2as
v A = u 2 + 2gh
For body B – It is going down with velocity u.
v B = u 2 + 2gh
For body C – Its horizontal velocity remains same (i.e.
u). Then,
The vertical velocity of the body at P is zero.
Vertical velocity (vy) = 0 + 2gh = 2gh
From equation of motion, v = u – gt
Resultant (vC) = v 2x + v 2y = u 2 + 2gh Putting, v = vy = 0
and u = uy = u sinθ
Hence, vA = vB = vC u sin θ = gt
279. Two bodies are projected from ground with
u sin θ
equal speeds 20 m/sec from the same position in t=
same vertical plane to have equal range but at g
different angle above the horizontal. If one of Hence, time of flight (T) is 2t.
the angle is 30° the sum of their maximum ∴ T = 2t
heights is (assume g = 10 m/s2) 2u sin θ 2
(a) 400 m (b) 20 m T= ⇒ T = × U vertical
g g
(c) 30 m (d) 40 m
J&K CET- 2006 ∴ Time of flight depends upon Uvertical.
h1 sin ( π / 3)
2
281. The horizontal range of a projectile is 4 3
=
times its maximum height. Its angle of h 2 sin ( π / 6 )
2
projection will be
( )
2
(a) 45° (b) 60° 3/2
(c) 90° (d) 30° h1 3/ 4
= =
(1/ 2 )
2
J&K CET- 2004, 2001, 1999,1998 h2 1/ 4
Ans. (d) : We know that, h1 3
u 2 sin 2θ =
R= h2 1
g
h
2u 2 sin θ cos θ h2 = 1 [ h1 = Y ]
R= ….(i) [∵ sin2θ = 2sinθ.cosθ] 3
g Y
For maximum height, ∴ h2 =
3
u 2 sin 2 θ 284. A projectile is projected at an angle of 47°
Hmax =
2g relative to the horizontal. The range of the
Range = 4 3 × Height max { from equation (i)} projectile could be increased by
(a) projecting it in a horizontal direction
2u 2 sin θ cos θ u 2 sin 2 θ (b) increasing the initial speed
=4 3 × (c) decreasing the projectional angle
g 2g
(d) none of these
cosθ = 3 sinθ J&K CET- 1997
sin θ 1 Ans. (b) : A projectile is projected at an angle of 47°
=
cos θ 3 relative to the horizontal. The range of the projectile
could be increased by initial speed.
1
tanθ = u 2 sin 2θ
3 Range of a projectile (R) =
g
 1 
θ = tan–1   Relation between R and u2 is R ∝ u2 because angle 47°
 3 is fixed.
θ = 30º 285. A ball is thrown horizontally from a height of
282. At the top of the trajectory of a projectile, the 100 m with an initial speed of 15 m s–1. How far
directions of its velocity and acceleration are does it travel horizontally in the first 2
(a) Perpendicular to each other seconds?
(b) Parallel to each other (a) 3 m (b) 7.5 m
(c) Inclined to each other at an angle of 45° (c) 30 m (d) 0.3 m
(d) Antiparallel to each other J&K-CET-2018
J&K CET- 2002
Ans. (c) : Given that, u = 15 m/s, t = 2 sec
Ans. (a) : Direction of velocity is always tangent to the
path so at the top of trajectory, it is in horizontal ∵ Horizontal distance = u × t
direction and acceleration due to gravity is always in = 15 × 2
vertically downward direction. It means angle between = 30 m
v and g are perpendicular to each other. 286. A projectile is thrown with initial velocity v0
283. Two stones are projected with the same and angle 30° with the horizontal. If it remains
magnitude of velocity, but making different in the air for 1 sec, what was its initial velocity?
angles with horizontal, the angle of projection (a) 19.6m/s (b) 9.8m/s
of one is π/3 and its maximum height is Y, the (c) 4.9 m/s (d) 1 m/s
maximum height attained by the other stone J&K-CET-2013
with π/6 angle of projection is Ans. (b) : As we know that time of flight in projectile
(a) Y (b) 2Y
2u sin θ
Y motion is given by T =
(c) 3Y (d) g
3
J&K CET- 2000 It is given that,
Ans. (d) : Given, θ1 = π/3, h1 = Y, θ2 = π/6 T = 1 sec, θ = 30°
Let h2 be the maximum height of other stone. u = u0 (initial velocity)
Take g = 9.8 m/s2
u 2 sin 2 θ
We know, h = Time of flight in projectile motion
2g 2u sin 30° 9.8
1= 0 ⇒ v0 =
h1 sin 2 θ1 9.8 2 × sin 30°
=
h 2 sin 2 θ2 v0 = 9.8 m / s

287. A bird flies at an angle of 60° to the horizontal. 289. From the top of a tower 19.6 m high, a ball is
Its horizontal component of velocity is 10 m s–1 thrown horizontally. If the line joining the
. Find the vertical component of velocity in m point of projection to the point where it hits the
s–1 ground makes an angle of 450 with the
10 horizontal, then the time initial velocity of the
(a) 10 3 (b) ball is
3
(c) 5 (d) 26 (a) 9.8 ms-1 (b) 4.9 ms-1
-1
(c) 14.7 ms (d) 2.8 ms-1
J&K-CET-2017 MHT-CET 2020
Ans. (a) : Given, θ = 60º, ux = 10m/s, uy = ? Ans. (a) : Given, θ = 45º, g = 9.8m/s
Top of tower height (H) = 19.6m
Horizontal component of velocity-

ux = u cos θ ∵ θ = 45°
10 = u cos θ H
10 = u cos 60o and tanθ =
R
1 H
10 = u × tan 45° =
2 R
or u = 20 m/s R = H = 19.6 m
Vertical component of velocity- In Horizontal direction
uy = u sin θ R = 19.6 = u × t ……(1)
uy = 20×sin 60o In vertical direction
3 2H
uy = 20 × t=
2 g
or uy = 10 3 m/s
2 × 19.6
288. The angle which the velocity vector of a t=
projectile thrown with a velocity v at an angle θ 9.8
to the horizontal will make with the horizontal t= 4
after time t of its being thrown up is: t = 2 sec
(a) θ (b) tan −1 (θ / t) By putting value of t in equation (1), we get-
19.6 = u × t
 v cos θ  −1  v sin θ − gt 
(c) tan −1   (d) tan   19.6 = u × 2
 v sin θ − gt   v cos θ  19.6
MHT-CET 2020 u=
2
Ans. (d) : As in given question the graph of projectile u = 9.8 m/s
will be given as
290. A ball is thrown at two different angles with
the same speed v and from the same point and
it has the same range in both the cases. If y1
and y2 be the heights attained in the two cases,
then y1 + y2 = ....:
(a) u2/g (b) 2u2/g
(c) u2/2g (d) u2/4g
MHT-CET 2020
Vertical velocity of projectile after time Ans. (c) : Same range can be obtained from
t is v sinθ – gt (from equation of motion) complementary angles i.e. θ and (90º–θ)
Angle at any time t,
u 2 sin 2 θ
v y v sin θ − gt Height attained by Ist ball y1 =
tan φ = = 2g
vx v cos θ Height attained by IInd ball
 vsin θ − gt  u 2 sin 2 (90 − θ) u 2 cos 2 θ
φ = tan −1   y = =
 v cos θ  2
2g 2g

u 2 sin 2 θ u 2 cos 2 θ Putting the value of u2sin2θ from equation (1), we get-
∴ y1 + y2 = +
2g 2g T2 × g2
H × 2g =
u 2 sin 2 θ + u 2 cos 2 θ 4
= g
2g H = T2  
8
u 2 (sin 2 θ + cos 2 θ)
= [sin 2 θ + cos 2 θ = 1] g
2g → constant
8
u2 So,
=
2g ∆H 2 ∆T
=
291. At what angle with the horizontal should a ball H T
be thrown so that its range R is related to the ∆T 1 ∆H
time of flight as R = 5T 2 . (Take g = 10ms-2) =
T 2 H
(a) 300 (b) 450 ∆T 1  ∆H   ∆H 
(c) 60 0
(d) 900 × 100 =  ×100  ∵ × 100 = 10 
MHT-CET 2020 T 2 H   H 
Ans. (b) : Given, R = 5T2, g = 10m/s2 ∆T 1
× 100 = ×10
u 2 sin 2θ T 2
Range (R) = ∆T
g × 100 = 5
T
2u sin θ % increases in T = 5%
Time of flight (T) =
g 293. Four projectiles are fixed with the same
Since, R = 5T2 velocities at angles 25°, 40°, 55° and 70° with
u 2 sin 2θ 4u 2 sin 2 θ the horizontal. The range of projectile will be
∴ =5× largest for the one projected at angle
g g2 (a) 25° (b) 40°
20 × sin θ.sin θ (c) 55° (d) 70°
sin2θ = AP EAMCET (23.09.2020) Shift-I
g
Ans. (b) : Given, θ1 = 25°, θ2 = 40°, θ3 = 55° and θ4 =
sin θ sin θ 70°
2sinθ cosθ = 20×
g We know,
2gsinθ cosθ = 20 × sinθ sinθ u 2 sin 2θ
2 × 10 cosθ = 20 sinθ Range, R =
g
cosθ = sinθ
Then, R ∝ sin 2θ
sin θ
=1 i.e. higher value of sin 2θ, range will also be greater.
cos θ Among the given values of projection angle, the value
tanθ = 1 of sin2θ is greatest for θ = 40°
θ = 45º So, range will be highest for projected angle θ = 40°.
292. The maximum height attained by a projectile is 294. A projectile has the maximum range 500 m. If
increased by 10%. Keeping the angle of the projectile is thrown up an inclined plane of
projection constant, what is percentage 30º with the same (magnitude) velocity, the
increase in the time of flight? distance covered by it along the inclined plane
(a) 5% (b) 10% will be
(c) 20% (d) 40% (a) 250 m (b) 500 m
MHT-CET 2020 (c) 400 m (d) 1000 m
Ans. (a) : We know, Manipal UGET-2016
u 2 sin 2 θ Ans. (b) : Given that,
H= ……(1) Maximum Range = 500m
2g
For maximum range θ = 45º
2u sin θ
Time of flight T = …….(2) u 2 sin 2θ
g R=
g
Squaring on both side of equation (2), we get-
2 u 2 sin(2 × 45°)
 2u sin θ  4u 2 sin 2 θ 500 =
 =
2
T =  g
 g  g2
u 2 × sin 90°
T2 × g2 500 = (∵ sin90° = 1)
u2sin2θ = …..(2) g
4
u2
500 = .....(i)
g
The distance covered along the inclined plane can be
obtain using the equation (c) (d)
v2 = u2 + 2as
v2 – u2 = 2as
0 – u2 = 2(–g sin 30º)s [a = –gsin30º]
2
u
s=
g
u2
Putting the value of in equation (i) (e)
g
u2
∴ s= = 500
g
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So, s = 500 m
Ans. (b) : As we know that in projectile motion, speed
295. A stone is projected from the ground with (v) of the projectile is decreases with time (t). So here
velocity 50 m/s at an angle 30º with horizontal. option (b) graphs correctly represent the speed (v) of a
It crosses a wall after 3 s. How far beyond the projectile as a function of time.
wall the stone will strike the ground? (g = 10
297. From the ground, a projectile is fired at an
m/s2) ?
angle of 60 degrees to the horizontal with a
(a) 90.2 m (b) 12.5 m speed of 20 m/s. Take, acceleration due to
(c) 86.5 m (d) 125 3 m gravity as 10 m/s2 . The horizontal range of the
Manipal UGET-2016 projectile is
Ans. (c) : Given that, (a) 10 3m (b) 20 m
u = 50m/s, θ=30º, time to cross the wall = 3 sec (c) 20 3m (d) 40 3m
(e) 400 3m
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2u sin θ Projectile speed (u) = 20 m/sec
Time of flight (T) = Projectile angle (θ) = 60°
g
Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 10 m / sec2
2 × 50 × sin 30°
T= The horizontal range,
10 u 2 sin 2θ
2 × 50 ×1 R=
T= g
10 × 2
T = 5 second 202 sin120°
R=
Time in air after crossing the wall = (5 – 3) = 2 sec 10
T2 = 2 sec 20 × 20 × 3
Distance (d) = u cosθ × T2 R=
2 ×10
=50 × cos 30° × 2
R = 20 3m
50 × 3 × 2
= 298. A body is thrown up with a speed u, at an angle
2 of projection θ . If the speed of the projectile
d = 50 3 [ 3 = 1.732 ] u
d = 86.5m becomes on reaching the maximum
2
296. Which of the following graphs represents the height, then the maximum vertical height
speed v of a projectile as a function of time t? attained by the projectile is
u2 u2
(a) (b)
4g 3g
u2 u2
(c) (d)
(a) (b) 2g g
2u 2
(e)
g
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Ans. (a) : We know,
u 2 sin 2θ 2u sin θ
R= and T =
g g
[∵ sin 2θ = 2sin θ cos θ ]
u 2 2 sin θ cos θ 2u sin θ
R= = ⋅ u cos θ
g g
The speed of projectile at maximum height = u cosθ
u 1  2u sin θ 
u cos θ = ⇒ cos θ = = cos 45° R = T(u cosθ) ∵ T = g 
2 2 
θ = 45° 300 = 6(u cosθ)
The maximum height is given by the formula, 300
ucosθ = = 50ms −1
u 2 sin 2 θ 6
H= Hence, horizontal component of velocity is 50 ms–1.
2g
2 301. Two projectiles A and B thrown with speeds in
u 2 sin 2 45° u 2  1 
H= =   the ratio 1 : 2 acquired the same heights. If A
2g 2g  2  is thrown at an angle of 45º with the horizontal,
u2 the angle of projection of B will be
H= (a) 0º (b) 60º
4g
(c) 30º (d) 45º
299. The vertical component of velocity of a (e) 15º
projectile at its maximum height (u = velocity Kerala CEE - 2011
of projection, θ = angle of projection) is Ans. (c) : Given,
(a) u sin θ (b) u cos θ u 1
u Angle (θa) = 45° and a =
(c) (d) zero ub 2
sin θ
We know that,
u
(e) u 2 sin 2 θ
cos θ H=
Kerala CEE- 2014 2g
Ans. (d) : The vertical component of velocity of a Where, u = speed and θ = angle and A and B have same
projectile motion become zero at maximum height height.
because the gravity acts in the vertically downward u a2 sin 2 45° u b2 sin 2 θb
=
direction which produce retardation. 2g 2g
So, at maximum height vertical component of velocity
 u2 
of projectile motion become zero. sin 2 θb =  a2  sin 2 45°
300. A body projected at an angle with the  ub 
horizontal has a range 300 m. If the time of 2 2
 1   1 
flight is 6 s, then the horizontal component of sin θb = 
2
 × 
velocity is  2  2
(a) 30 ms–1 (b) 50 ms–1 1 1
–1 sin 2 θ b = ⇒ sin θb =
(c) 40 ms (d) 45 ms–1 4 2
(e) 30 2 ms −1 θb = 30°
Kerala CEE- 2013 302. The maximum height of a projectile is half of
Ans. (b) : Given that, its range on the horizontal. If the velocity of
Range R = 300 m projection is u, its range on the horizontal is
T=6s 2u 2 3u 2
(a) (b)
5g 5g
u2 u2
(c) (d)
g 5g
4u 2
(e)
5g
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Ans. (e) : Given, Ans. (b) : Given, speed of ball (u) = 10 m/sec, angle (θ)
1 = 30°, g = 10 m /sec2
Maximum height = range ––––––(i)
2
And velocity of projection = u
u 2 sin 2θ
Range (R) =
g
u 2 sin 2 θ
Maximum height (H) =
2g
Putting the value of range in equation (i) we get u 2 sin 2 θ
2g
1 u 2 sin 2θ
Maximum height = × (10 )
2
sin 2 30º
2 g H=
2 ×10
u 2 sin 2 θ u 2 sin 2θ 1
= × 2
2g g 2 1  1
H = 5×   ∵sin 30º = 
2  2
sin 2 θ 2sin θ× cos θ
= {∴ sin 2θ = 2sin θ.cos θ} H=
5
= 1.25m
2 2
2× 2
tan θ = 2 The first ball will take time to reach the maximum
height is T/2
u sin θ 10 × sin 30°
T= ⇒T =
g 10
1
T = = 0.5sec
2
The second ball is released from the point. It will travel
a distance in 0.5 seconds.
1
s = ut + gt 2
2 1 2
∵ sin θ = , cosθ =
1
5 5 s = 0 + (10 ) × ( 0.5)
2
2u sin θ.cos θ
2 2
Horizontal range (R) = 10 × 0.5 × 0.5
g s= = 5 × 0.5 × 0.5
2
2 1 s = 1. 25 m
∴ sin θ = ,cos θ =
5 5 The initial height of the 2nd ball will be = s + H
1.25 + 1.25 = 2.5 m
2u 2 sin θ.cos θ 304. An object is projected at an angle of 45º with
Horizontal range (R) =
g the horizontal. The horizontal range and
2 1 maximum height reached will be in the ratio:
2u 2 × × (a) 1 : 2 (b) 2 : 1
R= 5 5 (c) 1 : 4 (d) 4 : 1
g (e) 4 : 2
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R= Kerala CEE 2005
5g
Ans. (d) : Given,
303. A ball is projected from the ground at a speed Angle of projection (θ) = 45°
of 10 ms–1 making an angle of 30º with the u 2 sin 2θ
horizontal. Another ball is simultaneously Horizontal range of projectile (R) =
g
released from a point on the vertical line along
u sin 2 × 45°
2
the maximum height of the projectile. The R=

g
initial height of the second ball is (g = 10 ms–2)
(a) 6.25 m (b) 2.5 m u 2
sin 90º u 2 ×1
R= =
(c) 3.75 m (d) 5 m g g
2
(e) 1.25 m u
R=
Kerala CEE 2007 g
u 2 sin 2 θ Ans. (c) :
2g
u 2 sin 2 45°
H=
2× g
2
 1 
u2 ×   2 2
H=  2  = u × 1 ⇒H= u
2g 2 2g 4g
The ratio of horizontal range and maximum height is
u2 From figure,
R g u 2 4g VC H 2H
= 2 = × tan φ = = =
H u g u2 OC R / 2 R
4g For projectile motion,
R 4 u 2 sin 2 θ
= or 4 : 1 Height (H) =
H 1 2g
Hence, R : H = 4:1 u 2 sin 2θ
305. Two identical balls P and Q are projected with Range (R) =
same speeds in vertical plane from same point 2g
O with making projection angles with So,
horizontal 30º and 60º, respectively and they 2u 2 sin 2 θ
fall directly on a plane AB at points P' and Q'
2H 2g sin 2 θ
respectively. Which of the following statement tan φ = = 2 =
is true about distance as given in option? R u sin 2θ sin 2θ
g
sin 2 θ 1 sin θ
tan φ = =
2sin θ.cos θ 2 cos θ
tan θ
tan φ =
(a) AP' > AQ' 2
(b) AP' < AQ' 1
(c) AP' ≤ AQ' So, tanφ = tan θ
2
(d) As there are complimentary projection angles
UPSEE - 2017 307. A particle is projected with velocity 2gh ,
Ans. (a) : Given that, such that it just crosses two walls of height h
Projection angle of ball P = 30° and separated by h. Find the angle of
and projection angle of ball Q = 60° projection.
(a) 15º (b) 75º
(c) 60º (d) 30º
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Ans. (d) : Given, u = 2gh
For complimentary angle ranges, OR is same for P and

Q as O and R are on same horizontal plane.
From figure we can say that AP' > AQ'
306. A projectile is fixed from level ground at an
angle θ above the horizontal. The elevation
angle φ of the highest point as seen from the Vertically upward motion,
launch point is related to θ by the relation.
1
1 y = ut – gt 2
(a) tanφ = tan θ (b) tanφ = tan θ 2
4
1 1
(c) tanφ = tan θ (d) tanφ = 2 tan θ and, h = (u sin θ)t – gt 2
2 2
UPSEE - 2013 gt2 – 2 u sinθ.t + 2h = 0

2u sin θ ± ( 4u 2
sin 2 θ ) − 8gh
309. A ball thrown by one player reaches the other
in 2s. The maximum height attained by the ball
∴ t=
2g above the point of projection will be
If there are two roots of quadratic equation then, (g = 10 m/s2)
(a) 2.5 m (b) 5 m
2u sin θ + ( 4u 2
sin 2 θ ) − 8gh (c) 7.5 m (d) 10 m
t1 = ….. (i) UPSEE - 2008
2g
Ans. (b) : Given, T = 2sec
2u sin θ − ( 4u 2
sin 2 θ ) − 8gh
t2 = ….. (ii)
2g
If particle cross the wall at times t1 and t2 respectively
then,
t2= (t1.t2) .......(iii)
Total time of flight is given by, We know,
2 u sin θ 2u sin θ
t= …..(iv) Total time of flight T = = 2 sec
g g
Putting the value of equation (i), (ii) and (iv) in equation
g
(iii), sin θ = ……..(i)
( 2u sin θ ) − ( 4u 2 sin 2 θ − 8gh )
2 2 u
 2u sin θ 
  = u 2 sin 2 θ u 2 g 2
 g  4g 2 Hmax = = × [from equ. (i)]
2g 2g u 2
4u 2 sin 2 θ 8gh
g2
= 2
4g
(
∵ u = 2gh ) Hmax =
g
⇒ Hmax =
10
2 2
∴ 2(2gh) sin2 θ = gh Hmax = 5 m
1 310. A ball is thrown from a point with a speed v0 at
sin2 θ =
4 an angle of projection θ. From the same point
1 and at the same instant, a person starts
sinθ = = sin 30° v
2 running with a constant speed 0 to catch the
θ = 30º 2
308. An artillary piece which consistently shoots its ball. Will the person be able to catch the ball?
shells with the same muzzle speed has a If yes, what should be the angle of projection?
R (a) Yes, 60º (b) Yes, 30º
maximum range R. To hit a target which is (c) No (d) Yes, 45º
2
from the gun and on the same level, the UPSEE - 2007
elevation angle of the gun should be AIIMS - 2016
(a) 15º (b) 45º BCECE - 2004
(c) 30º (d) 60º JCECE - 2008
UPSEE - 2009 AIEEE-2004
Ans. (a) : Let initial velocity = u and angle = θ UPCPMT-2018
We know, Ans. (a) : Given,
Initial velocity of the ball = vo
u 2 sin 2θ
Then maximum range (R) = ….(i) Angle of projection = θ
g v
Let for range R/2 angle is φ Constant speed of person = o
2
R u 2 sin 2φ We know, horizontal component of velocity of the ball
So, = ….(ii)
2 g = vo cos θ
Put the value R in equation (ii) we get Person will be able to catch the ball if his velocity is the
u 2 sin 2θ u 2 sin 2φ sin 2θ same as the horizontal component of velocity of the ball
= ⇒ = sin 2φ i.e.
2g g 2
vo
For maximum range θ must be 45° = vo cos θ
sin(2 × 45°) 2
sin 2φ = 1
2 cos θ = = cos 60º
sin 90° 1 2
sin 2φ = ⇒ sin 2φ = = sin 30° θ = 60°
2 2
2φ = 30° ⇒ φ = 15° If the person has to catch the ball then, angle of
projection of the ball must be 60°.

311. A projectile is thrown in the upward direction 313. A boy travelling in an open car moving at
making an angle of 60º with the horizontal constant velocity throws a ball vertically up
direction with a velocity of 147 ms-1. Then the into air. The ball falls
time after which its inclination with the (a) outside the car
horizontal is 45º, is : (b) in the car ahead of the boy
(a) 15 s (b) 10.98 s (c) in the car beside the boy
(c) 5.49 s (d) 2.745 s (d) exactly in his hand
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Ans. (d) : Since the car is moving with a constant
Ans. (c) : Given,
velocity so acceleration will be zero.
Angle (θ) = 60°
Initial velocity (u) = 147 m/sec ∴ Distance travelled by the car in time t
Horizontal component of velocity at 60° = Horizontal 1
s = ut + × 0 × t 2
component of velocity at 45° 2
u cos60° = v cos45° s = ut
1 1 Similarly, considering that the horizontal velocity of the
147 × = v × ball is u. The distance travelled by the car in time t
2 2
147 s = ut
v= m/s It means that the ball will cover the same distance as
2
Vertical component of u = u sin 60° = uy that of the car in time, t. Hence, the ball will land in the
hands of the person who threw the ball.
147 3
= m/s 314. A shot is fired from a point at a distance of
2 200m, from the foot of a tower 100 m high, so
Vertical component of v = v sin45° = vy
that it just passes over it. The direction of shot
147 1 147
× = m/s with respect to the horizontal is
2 2 2 (a) 30° (b) 60°
From equation of motion (c) 70° (d) 45°
v y = u y − gt AP EAMCET (21.09.2020) Shift-I
147 147 3 R
= − 9.8t Ans. (d) : Given, = 200 m, R = 400 m
2 2 2
147 Maximum height (H) = 100 m
9.8 t = ( 3 − 1)
2
t = 5.49 sec
312. A ball is hit at 45º to the horizontal with a
kinetic energy Ek. The kinetic energy at the
highest point is :
E
(a) Ek (b) k
2
R R
(c)
Ek
(d) zero ∴ Range (R) = + = 200m + 200m = 400m
2 2 2
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ASSAM CEE- 2014 then
Ans. (b) : Given, θ = 45° u 2 sin 2θ u 2 sin 2 θ
R= and H =
At highest point there will be only horizontal velocity g 2g
so, the kinetic energy will be only due to horizontal
u 2 sin 2θ
velocity.
Initial kinetic energy (Ki) = Ek R g 2sin 2θ
∴ = 2 2 =
k ' = E k cos 45°
2 H u sin θ sin 2 θ
2 2g
 1 
= Ek   400 2 × 2sin θ.cos θ
 2 = {∵ sin 2θ = 2sin θ.cos θ}
100 sin θ
2
Ek
k' = 4
2 ⇒ = 4cot θ
So, 1
E ⇒ cot θ = 1 = cot 45°
Kinetic energy at top most point is k . ⇒ θ = 45°
2
315. When a player thrown a ball, it reaches the 1
other player in 4 s. If the height of each player v ± v 2 + 4 gh If ax 2 + bx + c = 0
2 
is 1.8 m, the maximum height attained by the t=  −b ± b 2 − 4ac
ball above the ground is 2× g
1  then.x = 2a
(a) 19.4 m (b) 20.4 m 2
(c) 21.4 m (d) 22.4 m Taking positive sign,
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v + v 2 + 2gh
Ans. (c) : Given, t=
Each player Height (H) = 1.8 m g
Time taken to reach the ball from one player to other v 2 + 2gh
v
player (T) = 4 sec t= +
We know that, g g
2u sin θ  2gh 
T= v 2 1 + 2 
g v  v 
2u sin θ t= +
4= g g
g
v v 2gh
2g = u sin θ ..........(i) t= + 1+ 2
g g v
u 2 sin 2 θ
Maximum height (Hmax) =
2g v 2gh 
t= 1 + 1 + 2 
( u sin θ ) g v
2

Hmax =
2g 317. A body is projected at an angle of 45o from a
point on the ground at a distance of 30 m from
( 2g )
2
H max = [From equation (i)] the foot of a vertical pole of height 20 m. The
2g body just crosses the top of the pole and strikes
Hmax = 2g = 2 × 9.8 the ground at a distances from the foot of the
Hmax = 19.6 m pole on the other side of the pole. Then, s
Maximum height attained by ball above the ground (a) 20 m (b) 30 m
= H + Hmax (c) 50 m (d) 60 m
= 1.8 + 19.6 AP EAMCET (23.04.2019) Shift-I
= 21.4 m Ans. (d) : Given data –
316. A ball is projected upwards from a height h Angle of projection = 45°
above the surface of the earth with velocity v. Horizontal distance =30 m
The time at which the ball strikes the ground is Height of pole = 20 m
v 2gh  v 2gh 
(a) 1 + 2 
(b) 1 − 1 + 
g v  g g 
v 2gh  v 2g 
1 + 1 + 2  1 + v + 2 
2
(c) (d)
g v  g v 
AP EAMCET (17.09.2020) Shift-II From the above figure –
Ans. (c) : Given, uy = +v, ay = –g, sy = –h 30 = ut cos 45º
30
ut = = 30 2 ....(i)
cos 45º
And,
10
20 = ut sin 45º – t 2 (∵ g = 10 m/s2)
2
u
20 = t − 5t 2
Now, from the second equation of motion- 2
∴ sy = uyt +
1 2
2
ayt 20 =
30 2
2
− 5t 2 {∴ ut = 30 2}
1 5t2 = 10
–h = vt – gt 2
2 t2 = 2
1 2 t= 2
gt – vt – h = 0
2 Put the value t = 2 in equation (i)
ut = 30 2 2 u sin θ
∵ Time of flight (T) =
u × 2 = 30 2 g
u = 30 m/sec 80
u 2 sin 2θ 30 × 30 × sin 90º 2× sin 60º
Then, R= = = 90 m T= 3
g 10 10
∴ Distance between pole and the point at which body 80 3 1
strike on the ground. T = 2× × ×
s = 90 – 30 = 60 m 3 2 10
318. A bullet fired from a gun falls at a distance half T = 8 sec
of its maximum range. The angle of projection The magnitude of velocity of the projectile at one
of the bullet is quarter of its time of flight
(a) 45o (b) 60o T 8
(c) 30 o
(d) 15o Tq = =
4 4
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Tq = 2 sec
Ans. (d) : As we know that − ux = u cos 60º
u 2 sin 2θ 80 1
Range (R) = ux = ×
g
3 2
Range is maximum, when θ is equal to 45°.
So, 40
ux =
u2 3
R max = From first equation of the motion
g
Given, vy = uy – gTq (Tq = 2 sec)
vy = 40 – 10 × 2
R
R = max vy = 20 ms–1
2 T
u 2 sin 2θ u 2 Hence, at Tq = , magnitude of velocity of projectile
= 4
g 2g
v= u 2x + v 2y
1
sin 2θ = 2
2  40 
 + (20)
2
sin 2θ = sin 30º = 
2θ = 30°  3
θ = 15° v ≈ 30.54 ms–1
319. A body is projected at an angle of 60° with the 320. If the maximum height and range of a
horizontal such that the vertical component of projectile are 3 m and 4 m respectively, then
its initial velocity is 40 ms–1. The magnitude of the velocity of the projectile is (Take, g = 10
velocity of the projectile at one quarter of its ms–2)
time of flight is nearly,
6 3
(Acceleration due to gravity, g = 10 ms–2) (a) 20 ms −1 (b) 10 ms −1
(a) 3.54 ms–1 (b) 35.40 ms–1 5 2
–1
(c) 30.54 ms (d) 34.5 ms–1 2 −1 5
AP EAMCET (21.04.2019) Shift-II (c) 10 ms (d) 20 ms −1
Ans. (c) : Given that, initial velocity (uy) = 40ms–1 3 6
Vertical component of velocity AP EAMCET (21.04.2019) Shift-I
u sin 60º = 40 Ans. (c) : Given, maximum height (H) = 3 m
3 Range (R) = 4m
u = 40 We know,
2
u 2 sin 2 θ
u=
80
ms −1 Maximum height (H) =
2g
3
u 2 sin 2 θ
3= ……(i)
2g
u 2 sin 2θ
and Range (R) =
g
u 2 sin 2θ
4= ……(ii)
g

The ratio of maximum height and range is– vsin30o = usinθ − gt ....(ii)
u 2 sin 2 θ From equation (i) and (ii)
H 2g u sin θ − g × 4
= tan30° = …(iii)
R u 2 sin 2θ u cos θ
Total time to reach the stone at horizontal surface,
g
t = 2 + 4 = 6 sec
3 sin 2 θ After t = 6 sec, θ = 0°
=
4 2sin 2θ u sin θ − g × 6
3 sin2θ = 2sin2θ tan 0° =
u cos 0º
3 × 2sin θ.cos θ
= 2 (∵sin 2θ = 2sinθ cosθ) u sinθ – g(6) = 0
sin θ.sin θ
u sinθ = 10 × 6
tan θ = 3
u sinθ = 60
From equation (iii), at t = 4s,
60 − 10 × 4
u cosθ =
tan 30º
3 u cosθ = 20 3 …(iv)
So, sinθ = …(iii)
10 Now magnitude of initial velocity,
3 u = (u sin θ) 2 + (u cos θ)2
Putting the value of sinθ = in equation (i)
10
3 × 2 × 10 = u2sin2 θ u = (60) 2 + (20 3)2
2
 3  u = 3600 + 1200 = 4800
3 × 2 × 10 = u2 ×  
 10  u = 40 3 m / s
2
 10  322. A projectile is given an initial velocity of
u2 =   × 3 × 2 × 10
 3 
( î + 2jˆ ) ms –1 . The equation of its path is (g = 10
100 × 2 ms-2)
u2 = (a) y = 2x – 5x2 (b) y = x – 5x2
3 2
(c) 4y = 2x – 5x (d) y = 2x – 25x2
2 AP EAMCET (22.04.2018) Shift-II
u = 10
3 Ans. (a) : Given that, u = î + 2ˆj
So, the velocity of the projectile is 10 2 / 3 m/s
u = u x î + u y ˆj
321. Two boys conducted experiments on the
projectile motion with stopwatch and noted u x = u cos θ = 1
some readings. As one boy throws a stone in air
u y = u sin θ = 2
at the same angle with the horizontal, the other
boy observes that after 4s, the stone is moving u sin θ 2
at an angle 30° to the horizontal and after ∵ tan θ = =
u cos θ 1
another 2s it is travelling horizontally. The
magnitude of the initial velocity of the stone is 1 gx 2
From, y = x tanθ −
(Acceleration due to gravity, g = 10 ms–2.) 2 ux2
(a) 40 3 ms −1 (b) 20 3 ms −1
1 10x 2
(c) 10 3 ms −1
(d) 50 3 ms −1 y = x × 2 − ×
2 1
2
AP EAMCET (20.04.2019) Shift-II y = 2x – 5x
Ans. (a) : Given, g = 10 m/s2, θ = 30°, t = 4s, 323. A body is projected vertically upwards with a
velocity u from the top of a tower. Time taken
by it to reach the ground is n times, then the
time taken by it to reach the highest point in its
path. Height of the tower is
nu 2 (n − 1) nu 2 (n − 2)
(a) (b)
2g g
nu 2 (n − 2) u 2 (n + 1)
(c) (d)
2g 2g
∵ ucosθ = vcos30o ....(i)
AP EAMCET (23.04.2018) Shift-1
Ans. (c) : 325. A body is projected from the ground at an
8
angle of tan −1   with the horizontal. The
7
ratio of the maximum height attained by it to
its range is
(a) 8 : 7 (b) 4 : 7
(c) 2 : 7 (d) 1 : 7
Let, the time taken to reach the maximum height, when AP EAMCET (22.04.2018) Shift-1
thrown vertically upwards. Ans. (c) : Given,
u 8
t1 = θ = tan −1  
g 7
If t2 be the time to hit the ground, then 8
tan θ =
nu 7
t2 = nt1 = We know,
g
u 2 sin 2 θ
From equation of motion Maximum height (H) =
1 2g
s = ut + at 2
2 u 2 sin 2θ
and Range (R) =
 u  1 n 2 .u 2 g
− H = u.n   − g 2 [s = −H, t = t2 = nt1] Then,
g 2 g
u 2 sin 2 θ
nu 2 n 2 u 2
–H= − H 2g tan θ
g 2g ∴ = =
2 R u 2 sin 2θ 4
2gH = nu (n–2)
g
nu 2 (n − 2)
H= H tan θ 8
2g = =
R 4 4× 7
324. Assertion (A): The velocity of a projectile at a H 2
point on its trajectory is equal to the slope at that =
point. R 7
Reason (R): The velocity vector at a point is or H:R=2:7
always along the tangent to the trajectory at that gx2
point. 326. The equation of a projectile is y = 3x -
2
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct The angle of projection is given by
explanation of A 1
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct (a) tan θ = (b) tan θ = 3
3
explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false π
(c) (d) zero
(d) A is false but R is true 2
AP EAMCET (22.04.2018) Shift-1 BITSAT-2020
Ans. (d) : We know, Ans. (b) : The equation of projectile is
Trajectory of projectile gx 2
y = 3x − ....(i)
gx 2 2
y = x tanθ – 2 We know,
2u cos 2 θ
Equation of a projectile is
dy dy / dt v y gx 2
∵ = Slope = = y = x tan θ − 2 ..... (ii)
dx dx / dt v x 2u cos 2 θ
By comparing the both equation we get–
x tanθ = 3 x
tanθ = 3
327. A stone is thrown with a velocity u making an
angle θ with the horizontal. The horizontal
distance covered by its fall to ground is
maximum when the angle θ is equal to
Here, assertion is incorrect but reason is correct, the (a) 0° (b) 30°
velocity vector at a point is always along the tangent to (c) 45° (d) 90°
the trajectory is true. BITSAT-2019
u 2 sin 2θ 330. A cannon ball has the same range R on
Ans. (c) : We know that, Range (R) = horizontal plane for two angles of projection θ
g
For maximum range, sin2θ = 1 and β, then
sin 2θ = sin 90º (a) θ = 180° − β (b) θ = 90° − β
2θ = 90° (c) θ = 45° + β (d) θ = 60° + β
θ = 45° BITSAT-2008
328. A projectile A is thrown at an angle of 30° to Ans. (b) : A cannon ball has the same range R on
the horizontal from point P. At the same time, horizontal plane for two angles of projection θ and β,
another projectile B is thrown with velocity v2
upwards from the point Q vertically below the then
highest point. For B to collide with A, θ + β = 90°
v2 θ = 90 – β
should be
v1 331. A projectile projected at an angle 30° from the
horizontal has a range R. If the angle of
projection at the same initial velocity be 60°,
then the range will be –
(a) R (b) R/2
(c) 2R (d) R2
BITSAT-2009
Ans. (a) : Range of projectile is given by,
(a) 1 (b) 2 u 2 sin 2θ
R=
1 g
(c) (d) 4
2 Case 1: θ1 = 30º
BITSAT-2020
Ans. (c) : u 2 sin 60º u 2 3
R1 = = ×
g g 2
Case 2 : θ2 = 60º
u 2 sin120º u 2 u2 3
R2 = = cos 30º = ×
g g g 2
∴ R1 = R2
332. Two projectiles A and B are thrown with the
If projectile B collides with A, then their vertical
velocity should be same. same speed but angles are 40° and 50° with the
v1 sin30° = v2 horizontal. Then
v2 v 1 (a) A will fall earlier
= sin 30° ⇒ 2 = (b) B will fall earlier
v1 v1 2
(c) Both will fall at the same time
329. A stone is projected from the ground with
velocity 25 m/s. Two seconds later, it just clears (d) None of these
a wall 5m high. The angle of projection of the BITSAT- 2010
stone is (g = 10m/sec2) 2u sin θ
(a) 30° (b) 45° Ans. (a) : Time of flight (T) =
g
(c) 50.2° (d) 60°
BITSAT-2007 Velocity of projectile A & B are same
Ans. (a) : Given, So, T ∝ sin θ
h = 5 m, t = 2s, uy = 25 sin θ θA < θB
After 2 sec it clear a wall of 5m high means its height Hence, TA < TB
from ground is nearly 5m.
So, A will fall earlier
gt 2
Height, h = uyt – 333. A body is projected, making an acute angle
2
with the horizontal. If angle between velocity
1
5 = 25 sinθ × 2 – × 10 × (2) 2 v and acceleration g is θ, then
2
5 + 20 = 50 sinθ (a) θ = 90° (b) θ = 0°
sinθ = 1/2 (c) 90° < θ < 0° (d) 0° < θ < 180°
θ = 30° BITSAT-2013
Ans. (d) : Ans. (c) : We know that horizontal component of
projected velocity remains constant
So, according to question -
40 − 0
Horizontal velocity (ux) = = 20 m/s
2−0
And, initial vertical velocity (uy)
1
sy = uyt + at 2
2
Here, velocity is acting upward when projectile is going 1
50 = uy (2) – (10) (2)2
upward and acceleration is downward. 2
As per the question, the angle between v and g is θ, 70
uy = = 35 m/s
then θ should be more than 0° but less than 180° 2
u 35 7
So, 0°< θ° < 180° ∴ tan θ = y = =
u x 20 4
334. The range of the particle when launched at an
angle of 15° with the horizontal is 1.5 km. What 7
θ = tan −1
is the range of the projectile when launched at 4
an angle of 45° to the horizontal. 336. The equation of trajectory of projectile is given
(a) 1.5 km (b) 3.0 km x gx 2
by y = − , where x and y are in metre.
(c) 6.0 km (d) 0.75 km 3 20
BITSAT-2012 The maximum range of the projectile is
Ans. (b) : Given that, 8 4
(a) m (b) m
R1 = 1.5 km, θ = 15º 3 3
Ist Case- (c) m
3
(d) m
3
When a particle throw at an angle θ then, 4 8
BITSAT - 2015
u 2 sin 2 θ
R1 = Ans. (b) : The equation of trajectory of projectile is:-
g
x gx 2
y= − .…(i)
u 2 sin(2 ×15°) u 2 sin 30o 3 20
1.5 = =
g g gx 2
y = x tan θ − 2
u2 2u cos 2 θ
1.5 = Where, y = vertical component
2g
x = horizontal component
u2 u = initial velocity
= 3km Comparing the equation (i) with equation of trajectory
g
of a projectile
IInd Case-
Horizontal range for angle of projection 45° will be:
u 2 sin(2 × 45º ) u 2
R2 = = sin 90o
g g
u2 u2 1
R2= = 3km [∴ = 3km ] tanθ = , θ = 30°
g g 3
So, the range of projectile is 3 km. 2u2 cos2 θ = 20
20 40
335. The position of a projectile launched from the u2 = =
2 cos 2 θ 3
( )
origin at t = 0 is given by r = 40iˆ + 50jˆ m at t =
u 2 sin 2θ
2s. If the projectile was launched at an angle θ Range, R = g
from the horizontal, then θ is (take g = 10 ms−2) For, Rmax at θ = 45°
2 3 u 2 sin 90°
(a) tan −1 (b) tan −1 ∵ Rmax =
3 2 g
−1 7 −1 4 2
(c) tan (d) tan u 40 4
4 5 R max = = ⇒ R max = m
g 3 × 10 3
BITSAT - 2015

337. A projectile is fired with a velocity u making an 339. A hunter aims his gun and fires a bullet
angle θ with the horizontal. What is the directly at a monkey on a tree. At the instant
magnitude of change in velocity when it is at the bullet leaves the barrel of the gun, the
the highest point monkey drops. Pick the correct statement
(a) u cos θ (b) u regarding the situation.
(c) u sin θ (d) u cos θ − u (a) The bullet will never hit the monkey
BITSAT - 2014 (b) The bullet will always hit the monkey
Ans. (c) : Given that, (c) The bullet may or may not hit the monkey
(d) Can't be predicted
BITSAT- 2018
Ans. (b) :
Initial velocity of projectile-

u = u cosθ î + u sinθ ĵ
∵ At the highest point only horizontal velocity is This situation is clearly an example of projectile motion
in which projectile motion of bullet is projected by
present
aiming the monkey sitting on the tree. The monkey will
v = u cosθ î + 0 × ˆj = u cosθ ɵi die providing that at the time of firing, monkey was at
Therefore, the change in velocity is the same horizontal level as hunter. It will happen
∆v = u−v because, as the bullet was fired, its downward velocity
∆ v = u cosθ î + u sinθ ĵ – u cos θ î was same as monkey. So, both will travel same distance
downwards and bullet will strike monkey.
∆v = u sin θˆj
340. A projectile thrown at an angle of 30º with the
|∆ v | = u sin θ horizontal has a range R1 and attains a
338. Two projectiles A and B thrown with speeds in maximum height h1. Another projectile thrown
the ratio 1: 2 acquired the same heights. If A with the same speed, at an angle of 30º with the
is thrown at an angle of 45° with the horizontal, vertical has a range R2 and attains a maximum
the angle of projection of B will be height h2' then
(a) 0° (b) 60° (a) R2=R1'h1=h2 (b) R2=2R1'h1=3h2
(c) 30° (d) 45° (c) R2=R1'h2=3h1 (d) R2=3R1'h1=3h2
BITSAT- 2017 CG PET -2018
vA 1 Ans. (c) :
Ans. (c) : Given, =
vB 2 u 2 sin 2 θ
The expression for the height attained by projectile is Height of projectile (H) = 2g ...(i)
given as-
v 2 sin 2 α  v = Speed  u 2 sin 2θ
h= Range, R = …(ii)
α = Angle  g
2g  
Now, both A and B have same heights, therefore The angle of projection of the two projectiles are 30º
hA = hB and (90° – 30°) = 60º
v A sin 45° v B sin φ
2 2 2 2
u 2 sin (2 × 30º ) 3 u2
= Therefore, R 1 = =
2g 2g g 2 g
v 2A sin 2 45° = v 2B sin 2 φ u sin (2 × 60º )
2
3 u2
2 R2 = =
vA g 2 g
2
sin 2 45° = sin 2 φ
vB And,
2
 vA   1 
2 2
 1   1 
2
u 2 sin 2 30° 1  u 2 
sin φ =   ×  Height, h = =  
 ⇒ sin φ =   ×
2 2
 1
2g 4  2g 
 vB   2   2  2
1 u sin 60° 3  u 2 
2 2
sin 2 φ = h2 = =  
4 2g 4  2g 
1 Thus,
sin φ = = sin 30°
2 R 2 = R1
φ = 30° h 2 = 3h1

341. Four projectiles are thrown with the same 344. A body of mass m is thrown upwards at an
initial speed making angles 27º, 39o, 43º, angle θ with the horizontal with velocity v.
51ºwith the horizontal. The range of projectiles While rising up the velocity of the mass after t
will be larges for the projectile fired at angle seconds will be
(a) 27º (b) 26º
(a) ( v cos θ ) + ( v sin θ )
2 2
(c) 43º (d) 51º

CG PET- 2015 (b) ( v cos θ − v sin θ ) − gt
2
MANIPAL-2020
Ans. (c) : Range of a projectile is maximum at angle of (c) v 2 + g 2 t 2 − 2v sin θ gt
projection 45°.
The nearest value is 43°. Thus among given values of (d) v 2 + g 2 + t 2 − ( 2v cos θ ) gt
angles of projection, range will be maximum for 43° CG PET- 2008
342. A projectile is thrown with an initial velocity of Ans. (c) : vy = v sinθ – gt (vertical component)
u = ( aiˆ + bjˆ ) m / s . If the range of the projectile vx = v cosθ (horizontal component)
is double the maximum height reached by it,
then
(a) a= 2b (b) b=2a
(c) a=b (d) None of these
CG PET- 2014
Velocity of running mass after t sec will be:
Ans. (b) : Given that, u = ( ai + bj) m / s , a = ucosθ, b =
ˆ ˆ
v t = (v cos θ) 2 + ( v sin θ − gt )
2
usinθ
v t = v 2 cos 2 θ + v 2 sin 2 θ + ( gt ) − 2vsin θ gt
2
v t = v 2 + g 2 t 2 − 2v sin θ gt
345. Figure shows four paths for a kicked football.
Ignoring the effects of air on the flight, rank
the paths according to initial horizontal
According to question: velocity component, highest first
R = 2h (Given)
u sin 2θ 2u sin θ
2 2 2
=
g 2g
2
sin2θ = sin θ
2 sinθ cosθ = sin2θ
2 cos θ = sin θ
tanθ = 2
Now, u = aiˆ + bjˆ
b (a) 1,2,3,4 (b) 2,3,4,1
tanθ =
a (c) 3,4,1,2 (d) 4,3,2,1
b CG PET- 2007
So, =2 Ans. (d) : Given that,
a
b = 2a
343. A ball is projected at an angle θ upwards from
horizontal. The true statement is
(a) at each point of flight vertical component of
momentum remains constant We know that,
(b) at each point of flight horizontal component u 2 sin 2θ
of momentum remains constant Range, R =
g
(c) at the highest point of flight, potential energy
R ∝ u2
is minimum
∴ Horizontal range ∝ horizontal component of
(d) at the highest point of flight, kinetic energy is
velocity.
zero Horizontal range-
CG PET- 2011 R4 > R3 > R2 > R1
Ans. (b) : A ball is projected at an angle θ upward from Therefore,
horizontal. Then at each point of flight horizontal Horizontal velocity component
component of momentum remains constant. (vH)4 > (vH)3 >(vH)2 >(vH)1

346. A particle of mass m is projected with a 348. A projectile is thrown in upward direction
velocity v making angle of 45º with the making an angle of 60º with the horizontal
horizontal. The magnitude of angular direction with a velocity of 150 ms-1. Then, the
momentum of the projectile about the axis of time after which its inclination with horizontal
projection when the particle is at maximum is 45º, is
height
mv3
(
(a) 15 3 − 1 s ) (
(b) 15 3 + 1 s )
(a) zero (b)
4 2g (c) 7.5 3 − 1 s ( ) (
(d) 7.5 3 + 1 s )
mv3 mv 2 Manipal UGET-2015
(c) (d) JIPMER-2011
2g 2g Ans. (c) : Given that, initial velocity (u) = 150 ms–1
CG PET- 2006 Initial horizontal component = ux
θ = 45°
Maximum height attained by the projectile.
v 2 sin 2 θ
H=
2g
2
v 2 sin 2 45º v 2  1  v2
∴ H= = ×  =
2g 2g  2  4g
v Horizontal velocity at angle 45° = Horizontal velocity at
Velocity at maximum height =v cos 45º = angle 60°
2 vx = 150 cos60°
Angular momentum at maximum height = mvH 1
v v2 v × cos45° = 150 ×
= m× × 2
2 4g 1
v × = 75
mv3 2
=
4 2g v = 75 2
347. When a body is thrown with a velocity u Vertical component uy = u sin60°
making an angle θ with the horizontal plane 3
the maximum distance covered by it in = 150 × = 75 3 m/s
2
horizontal direction is Vertical component at 45°
u 2 sin θ u 2 sin 2θ vy = v sin 45°
(a) (b) 1
g 2g vy = 75 2 × = 75
u 2 sin 2θ u 2 cos 2θ 2
(c) (d) But first law of motion, v = u – gt
g g u y − vy
CG PET- 2005 Then, vy = uy – gt ⇒ t =
Ans. (c) : g
75 × 3 − 75 75( 3 − 1)
t= = s
10 10
(
t = 7.5 3 − 1 s )
349. A ball is projected from the point O with
velocity 20 m/s at an angle of 60º with
horizontal as shown in the figure. At highest
point of its trajectory, it strikes a smooth plane
Distance travelled in horizontal direction = Horizontal of inclination 30º at point A. The collision is
perfectly inelastic. The maximum height from
component of velocity × time period
the ground attained by the ball is
2u sin θ
R = u cos θ×
g
2sin θ cos θ
R = u2 ×
g
u 2 sin 2θ (a) 18.75 m (b) 15 m
R= (c) 22.5 m (d) 20.25 m
g
Manipal UGET-2015
Ans. (a) : Given, u = 20 m/s, g = 10 m/s2 u sin θ
t= =3
g
u sin θ = 3g
usinθ = 30 .....(i)
Using first law of motion in vertical direction from A to
B–
Speed of ball before collision is – vy = uy – gt
v = u cos θ v sin30° = u sinθ – g × 2 (∵t = 2 sec)
1 v
v = u cos 60° = 20 × = 10 m/s = u sin θ − 2g ...(ii)
2 2
Highest point of its trajectory = h1 After t = 3 second projectile is travelling horizontally
u 2 sin 2 60° that is it reach highest point B.
h1 = u sin θ
2g t=
Because collision is perfectly inelastic so, the ball does g
not bounce and starts moving along the plane. u sin θ
v1 = v cos θ 3=
g
3 3g = u sinθ
v1 = v cos 30° = 10 × =5 3
2 Putting value of u sinθ in equation (ii), we get –
Let, mass of ball = m kg v
By energy conservation, K.E = potential energy = 3g − 2g
2
1 v = 2g = 2 × 10 = 20 m/s
mv12 = mgh 2
2 v = 20 m/s
v2 ∵ u cosθ = v cos30°
h2 = 1
2g 3
u cosθ = 20 ×= 10 3 .....(iii)
∴ Maximum height attained by ball (H) = h1 + h2 2
u 2 sin 2 60° v12 Squaring equation (i) and (iii), we get–
H= + u2(sin2θ + cos2θ) = (30)2 + (10 3) 2
2g 2g
2 u2 = 900 + 300 = 1200
 3  u = 20 3 m / sec
(20) 2 ×  3

( )
2
2 5 3 400 ×
H=   + = 4+ 75 30 3
And, tan θ = = = 3
2 ×10 2 × 10 20 20 10 3 3
300 75 θ = 60°
H= +
20 20 351. A stone is thrown at an angle θ to be horizontal
375 reaches a maximum height H. Then the time of
H= = 18.75 m flight of stone will be
20
350. Two seconds after projection, a projectile is 2H 2H
travelling in a direction inclined at 30º to the (a) (b) 2
g g
horizontal. After one more sec, it is travelling
horizontally, the magnitude and direction of its 2 2H sin θ 2H sin θ
(c) (d)
velocity are g g
(a) 2 20 m / s, 60º (b) 20 3 m / s, 60º Manipal UGET-2010
BCECE - 2004
(c) 6 40 m / s, 60º (d) 40 6 m / s,30º AP EAMCET (MEDICAL) - 1998
Manipal UGET-2014 Ans. (b) : Given, maximum height = H
Ans. (b) :
Let stone is thrown with initial velocity u m/s at an

angle = θ, t is time to reach maximum height.
Total time of ascent = 3sec Vertical velocity at point A (uy) = u sinθ

Vertical velocity at point B (vy) = 0 Ans. (b) : Given, initial velocity (u) = 2 2 m/s
Using first law of motion in vertical direction from A to
θ = 45°, t = 2 sec
B
∵ vy = uy – gt
0 = u sinθ – gt
gt = u sinθ .....(i)
1
And, H = uyt − gt 2
2
1
H = (u sinθ)t − gt 2 .....(ii)
2 Horizontal component of velocity (ux) = u cosθ
Putting value of u sinθ from equation (i) to in equation Vertical component of velocity (uy) = u sinθ
(ii), we get– Horizontal displacement (x) = ux × t
1 x = u cosθ × t
H = (gt)t − gt 2
2 x = 2 2 × cos 45°× 2
1 2 1 1
H = gt − gt = gt 2
2
x = 2 2× ×2
2 2 2
2H x=4m
t= Vertical displacement,
g
1
Time take to reach maximum height = time take to y = uyt − gt 2
reach ground from maximum height 2
1
2H y = u sin 45° × t − gt 2
The time of flight of stone = 2t = 2 2
g 1
y = [2 2 sin 45°× 2] − × 10 × 2 × 2
352. A 1.5 kg ball is shot upward at an angle of 34o 2
to the horizontal with an initial speed of 20 m/s,  1  1
then maximum height of the ball, reaches is y = 2 2 × × 2 − ×10 × 2 × 2
(use cos 34o = 0.83 or sin 34o = 0.56)  2  2
(a) 6.3 m (b) 9.4 m y = 4 – 20 = –16 m
(c) 13.8 m (d) 11.2 m Total displacement,
TS-EAMCET-07.05.2018, Shift-1 d = x 2 + y2
Ans. (a) : Given, mass of ball (m) = 1.5 kg, initial
d = 4 2 + ( −16 )
2
velocity (u) = 20 m/s, maximum height (H) = ?
d = 16 + 256 = 272 = 16.49 m
Total displacement
∵ Average velocity =
time
16.49
=
2
= 8.24ms-1 ≈ 8.2 ms-1
354. A particle aimed at a target, projected with an
angle 15o with the horizontal is short of the
u 2 sin 2 θ target by 10 m. If projected with an angle of
2g 45o is away from the target by 10 m, then the
angle of projection to hit the target is
(20) 2 × sin 2 34° 400 × (0.56) 2
H= = 1 1 1 3
2 ×10 20 (a) sin −1   (b) sin −1  
2 4 2 4
125.44
H= = 6.27 = 6.3 m 1 −1  10  1 −1  20 
20 (c) sin   (d) sin  
o 2  4 2  4 
353. A small ball is thrown at an angle 45 to the TS-EAMCET.11.09.2020, Shift-2
horizontal with an initial velocity of
Ans. (b) :
2 2m/s. The magnitude of mean velocity
averaged over the first 2 s is [take, acceleration
due to gravity, g = 10 m/s2]
(a) 7.0 m/s (b) 8.2 m/s
(c) 7.8 m/s (d) 9 m/s
Let, d is the distance of target, 2 1
sinθ = , cosθ =
u 2 sin 2θ 5 5
Horizontal range of projectile (R) =
g u sin 2θ
2
∴
( )=u
R=
u 2 sin 2 × 15o 2 g
When θ = 15o , R1 = 2 1
g 2g 25 × 2 × ×
(5) 2 × 2 sin θ cos θ
( )=u R= = 5 5
u 2 sin 2 × 45o 2
10 10
o
When θ = 45 , R 2 =
g g R=2m
According to question, 356. Initial velocity with which a body is projected is
From figure-1, 10 m/s from the base of an inclined plane as
shown in the given figure. If the angle of
u2 projection is 60o with the horizontal, then the
R1 = = d − 10 ...(i)
2g range R is [take, g = 10 m/s2]
From figure-2,
u2
R2 = = d + 10 ...(ii)
g
Dividing equation (i) by equation (ii), wet get–
1 d − 10
=
2 d + 10
d = 30 m
u2
From equation (ii), = 30 + 10 = 40 ...(iii) 15 3 40
g (a) m (b) m
So, the angle of projection to hit the target at 30 m, 2 3
30 = 40 sin2θ 20
(c) 5 3m (d) m
1 3 3
θ = sin −1   TS-EAMCET-10.09.2020, Shift-2
2 4
Ans. (d) : Given, initial velocity of projectile (u) = 10
355. A ball is projected with a velocity 5 m/s, so that m/s
its horizontal range is twice the greatest height Angle of projection with inclined plane,
attained. The value of range is (θ) = 60o – 30o = 30°
(a) 10 m (b) 2 m Horizontal component of velocity (ux) = u cos30o
(c) 4 m (d) 5 m Vertical component of velocity (uy) = u sin30o
Ans. (b) : Given that, initial velocity, u = 5 m/s and
horizontal range (R) = 2 × greatest height attained (H)
We know,
u 2 sin 2θ u 2 sin 2 θ
R= and H max =
g 2g
According to question, R = 2H
u 2 sin 2θ u 2 sin 2 θ
=2 Effective acceleration along inclined plane and
g 2g perpendicular to inclined plane are ax and ay
sin2θ = sin2θ respectively.
2 sinθ cosθ = sin2θ 2u sin θ
2 cosθ = sinθ Time of flight (T) =
ay
sin θ
2= 2u sin θ
cos θ T=
2 g cos θ
tan θ = 2 × 10 × sin 30o
1 T=
g × cos30o
1
2 ×10 ×
T = 2 = 2 sec
3 3
10 ×
2
Range over an inclined plane :- Ans. (a) :
1
R = uxt − axt2
2
2 1 4
R = 10cos30o × − g sin 30o ×
3 2 3
3 2 1 1 4
R = 10 × × − ×10 × ×
2 3 2 2 3 According to given condition, range must be greater
10 30 − 10 20 than 20 m and less than 24.2 m.
R = 10 − = = m
3 3 3 20 ≤ R ≤ 24.2
o
357. A projectile is fired at an angle of 45 with the u 2 sin 2θ
20 ≤ ≤ 24.2
horizontal. Elevation angle of the projectile at g
u 2 × sin ( 2 × 15o )
its highest point as seen from the point of
projection is 20 ≤ ≤ 24.2
10
o −1  1 
(a) 60 (b) tan   400 ≤ u2 ≤ 484
2
20 m/s ≤ u ≤ 22 m/s
−1
 3 o 20 + 22
(c) tan 
 2 
(d) 45 ∴ u=
  2
TS-EAMCET-10.09.2020, Shift-2 u = 21.5 m/s
359. An archer shoots an arrow from a height 4.2 m
Ans. (b) :
above the ground with a speed 40 m/s and at an
angle 30o as shown in the figure. Determine the
horizontal distance R covered by the arrow,
when it hits the ground, (take g = 10 m/s2)
u 2 sin 2 45° u 2
Max. height (H) = = = AC
2g 4g
u 2 sin ( 2 × 45° ) u2
Horizontal range (R) = =
g g 185
(a) m (b) 84 3m
u 2 3
∴ OC = R / 2 = 95
2g (c) 68 3m (d) m
2
3
AC u / 4g 1
tan α = = = TS-EAMCET-06.05.2019, Shift-1
OC u 2 / 2g 2 Ans. (b) : Given, speed of arrow (u) = 40m/s, θ = 30°
∴ α = tan −1 (1/ 2 ) h = 4.2 m
358. A projectile is launched from point A of the

given landscape with a water body as shown in
the diagram. The launching angle is 15o. From
the following, identify the right initial velocity
of the projectile with which it will fall
somewhere in between the points C and D.
[Assume, g = 10 m/s2]
Horizontal range R1 covered by the arrow is given by

u 2 sin 2θ ( 40 ) × sin ( 2 × 30 )
(a) 21.5 m/s (b) 22.5 m/s 2 o
(c) 19.5 m/s (d) 24.0 m/s R1 = =

TS-EAMCET-10.09.2020, Shift-1 g 10

1600 × sin 60o 3 361. A cricket player can throw a ball with an initial
R1 = =160 × = 80 3 m speed of 30 m/s. What is the maximum range of
10 2
If t be the time taken by the arrow reaching from B to C the player can throw the ball? Neglect air
From the second equation of motion, resistance. [Take, g = 10 m/s2]
1 (a) 100 m (b) 90 m
⇒ h = ut + gt 2 (c) 80 m (d) 90 2 m
2
1 TS-EAMCET-05.05.2018, Shift-2
4.2 = u sin 30° t + ×10 × t 2 (uy = usin30°) Ans. (b) : Given, u = 30 m/s, g = 10 m/s2
2
4.2 = 20 t + 5t2 u 2 sin 2θ
50 t2 + 200t – 42 = 0 ∵ R=
g
2 (25t2 + 100t – 21) = 0
25t2 + 100t – 21= 0 For R to be maximum then sin 2θ = 1 or θ = 45°
1 u 2 sin 2θ
Solving the quadratic equation, t = sec R=
5 g
Distance travelled in horizontal direction is given by
( 30 ) × (1)
2 2
R2 = u cos 30° × t 900 × 1
R= = = 90 m
3 1 10 10
= 40 × × ⇒ R2 = 4 3 m 362. A boy standing on a moving truck throws a
2 5 projectile such that he is able to catch it back
Hence, the horizontal distance covered by the arrow
R = R1 + R2 after the truck has moved 100 m. If the truck is
moving horizontally along a straight line with a
= 80 3 + 4 3
constant speed 30 m/s, at what speed (relative
R = 84 3 m to the truck) must the projectile is thrown.
360. A small object is thrown at an angle 45o to the (Assume g = 10 m/s2)
horizontal with an initial velocity v0. The 55 43
(a) m/s (b) m/s
velocity is averaged for first 2s and the 3 2
magnitude of average velocity comes out to be 50 23
same as that of initial velocity, i.e. |vo|. The (c) m/s (d) m/s
magnitude |v0| will be (take, g = 10 m/s ) 2 3 2
(a) 3 m/s (b) 3 2 m/s TS-EAMCET-04.05.2019, Shift-2
(c) 4 m/s (d) 5 m/s Ans. (c) : Given, velocity of truck = 30 m/s
TS-EAMCET-05.05.2018, Shift-1 g = 10 m /s2
Ans. (d) : Time taken by truck to move 100m
100 10
t= = sec.
30 3
Distance taken by projectile t1 to reach maximum height
is given by
1
s = ut + at 2
2
Let object is at B ( x, y) after t = 2s 1
0 = ut + ( −g ) t 2
Then, x = u x × t = v 0 cos450 × 2 = v 0 2
2ut = gt 2
1
and y = u y t − a y t 2 gt
2 u=
2
= v0 ( sin 45° ) 2 − (10) × ( 2 )
1 2
[∵ ay = g] 10
2 10 ×
= ( v 0 − 10 ) m u= 3 = 100 = 50 m / s
Displacement OB of particle is 2 6 3
363. A particle is projected from the ground with
OB = OA 2 + AB2 = v02 + ( v0 − 10 )
2
some initial velocity making an angle of 45o
OB with the horizontal. If it reaches a height of 7.5
So, vavg = = v0 or OB = v 0 t m above the ground, while it travels a
t
horizontal distance of 10 m from the point of
v02 + ( v 0 − 10 ) = v0 2 ⇒ v02 + ( v0 − 10 ) = 2v02
2 2
projection, then the initial speed of particle is
(v0 − 10) = v0
2 2 (assume, g = 10 m/s2)
v0 + 100 − 20v0 = v0
2 2 (a) 10 m/s (b) 20 m/s
20v0 = 100 ⇒ v0 = 5 m/s (c) 15 m/s (d) 25 m/s
Ans. (b) : T1 sin θ
=
T2 cos θ
The ratio of time of flight
T1 : T2 = sin θ:cos θ
365. A shell bursts on contact with the ground and
pieces from it fly in all directions with velocities
upto 60 m/s. Find the time in which a man 180
m away is in danger.
Angle of projection = 45° (a) 2 3 s (b) 6 2 s
Vertical height (hy) = 7.5m (c) 4 3 s (d) None of these
Horizontal distance (hx) = 10m
sx = u. cos θ.t = ucos45o.t JCECE-2016
1 Ans. (b) : Given, u = 60 m/s, R = 180 m
10 = u × ×t We know that,
2
u2
10 2 Horizontal range (R) = sin 2θ
t= .... (1) g
u
1 2 (60)2
sy = u sinθt – gt 180 = sin 2θ
2 10
u 10 2 1 10 × 10 × 10 × 2 1
sin 2θ = = sin30o
7.5 = × − ×
2 u 2 u2 2
1000 θ = 15º
7.5 = 10 − 2 As there are always two directions of projections θ and
u
1000 (90º – θ) for the given range, hence two directions of
10 – 7.5 = projection, i.e. 15º and 90º – 15º, i.e. 15º and 75º
u2
Let T1 and T2 be the times of flight in the two cases,
1000 2u sin15º 2u sin 75º
2.5 = Where, T1 = and T2 =
u2 g g
1000
u2 = The man is in danger for a time
2.5
2u
u 2 = 400 T2 − T1 = (sin 75º − sin15º )
g
u = 20 m/s
364. Two bodies are projected at angles θ and (90º– 2u
= (2cos 45º sin 30º )
θ) to the horizontal with the same speed. The g
ratio of their times of flight is C+D C−D
(a) sin θ :1 (b) cos θ :1 [using identity,sin C − sin D = 2cos sin ]
2 2
(c) sin θ : cos θ (d) cosθ : sin θ
2 × 60 1 1
JCECE-2017 = × 2× ×
10 2 2
Ans. (c) : For the first body angle of projection is θ
2u sin θ =6 2s
So, time of flight (T1) = ....(i)
g 366. A stone is projected from the point on the
For the second body angle of projection is (90 – θ) ground in such a direction so as to hit a bird on
( 90° − θ ) the top of a telegraph post of height and then
Time of flight (T2) = 2u sin attain the maximum height 3h/2 above the
g
ground. If at the instant of projection, the bird
cos θ were to fly away horizontally with uniform
T2 = 2u .... (ii)
g speed. Find the ratio between horizontal
Dividing equation (i) and (ii), we have velocities of the bird and stone, if the stone still
2u sin θ hits the bird while decreasing.
T1 g (a) 3 −1 (b) 1/ 3 − 1
=
T2 2u cos θ
(c) 3 +1 (d) 1/ 3 + 1
g
JCECE-2015
Ans. (a) : Ans. (a) : The two bodies will collide at the highest
point if both cover the same vertical height in the same
time
u 2 sin 2 θ
H=
2g
2u y v12 sin 2 30o v 2 2
t1 + t 2 = ....(i) So, =
g 2g 2g
For motion of the stone in vertical direction we can say
v22
1
h = u y t − gt 2 or = sin 2 30°
2 v12
gt2 − 2uyt + 2h = 0 ....(ii) v2 1
t1 and t2 are the roots of equation (ii) = sin 30 ° = = 0.5
v1 2
2h
t1t 2 = ....(iii) 368. A particle is projected from the ground with an
g
2 initial speed of v at an angle θ with
3h u  3h  horizontally. The average velocity of the
H= = y ∵ H = 2 
2 2g particle between its point of projection and
u y = 3gh ....(iv) highest point of trajectory is
Putting the value of uy in equation (i), we get– v v
(a) 1 + 2cos 2 θ (b) 1 + 2cos 2 θ
3h 2 2
t1 + t 2 = 2 ....(v) v
g (c) 1 + 3cos 2 θ (d) v cos θ
2
2h
and t1t 2 = JCECE-2011
g AP EAMCET - 2013
(t2 −t1)2 = (t1+t2)2 − 4t1t2
Ans. (c) :
12h 8h 4h
= − =
g g g
h
t 2 − t1 = 2 ....(vi)
g
From equation (v) and (vi), we get–
t2 =
h
g
(
3 +1 )
Total displacement
AB = vb t2 = ux (t2 − t1) Average velocity (v) =
Total time
∴ Ratio of horizontal velocities of bird and stone
v b t 2 − t1 2 From point O to B, the displacement S is,
= = = 3 −1 2
ux t2 3 +1 R
S = H2 +   .....(i)
367. A body is projected with velocity v1 from the 2
point A, another body at the same time is T
projected vertically upwards from B with Total time =
velocity v2 as shown in adjoining figure. If the 2
point B lies vertically below the highest point v 2 sin 2 θ v 2 sin 2θ
v Here, H = , R =
C, then for both bodies to collide the ratio 2 2g g
v1
2u sin θ
should be T=
g
Putting these value in equation (i), we get–
2 2
 v 2 sin 2 θ   v 2 sin 2θ 
  + 
 2g   2g 
Average velocity (v) =
(a) 0.5 (b) 1 2v sin θ
3 2 2g
(c) (d)
2 3 v
vavg = 1 + 3cos 2 θ
JCECE-2013 2
369. A projectile is fired making an angle 2 θ with 371. The body is projected at such angle that the
horizontal with velocity 4m/s. At any instant it horizontal range is three times the greatest
makes an angle θ , then its velocity is : height. The angle of projection is :
(a) 4 cos θ (a) 43º8' (b) 25º8'
(b) 4 (2 cos θ – sec θ ) (c) 33º7' (d) 53º1'
(c) 2 (sec θ + 4 cos θ ) BCECE-2007
(d) 4 (sec θ + cos θ ) JCECE-2003
JCECE-2006 AIIMS-1998
Ans. (b) : Given that, u = 4 m/s Ans. (d) : Given, R = 3H
A body is projected at a velocity u with an angle θ with
the horizontal then.
Range of the body–
u 2 sin 2θ
R=
g
Maximum height attained the body is given by
u 2 sin 2 θ
H=
Resolving the component along the x-axis and y-axis. 2g
Now equating the velocity along the horizontal Putting the value of R and H in equation (i)
component u 2 sin 2θ u 2 sin 2 θ
ux = vx = 3 ×
g 2g
u cos 2θ = v cos θ
(sin 2θ = 2sinθcosθ)
4cos 2θ
=v u 2 2sin θ cos θ u 2 sin 2 θ
cos θ = 3×
4 ( 2cos 2 θ − 1)
g 2g
v= ∵cos 2θ = cos θ − 1
2
sin θ 4
cos θ = tan θ = =1.33
cos θ 3
 1   1 
v = 4  2cos θ −   ∵ = sec θ  θ = 53°1'
 cos θ   cos θ  372. Two projectiles, one fired from earth with
So, v = 4 [ 2 cos θ − sec θ] 5m s -1 and the other fired from a planet with
370. A rifle shoots a bullet with a muzzle velocity of 3m s -1 trace identical trajectories. If
–1
500 ms at a small target 50 m away. To hit the acceleration due to gravity on earth is 9.8m s -2 ,
target the rifle must be aimed: then the acceleration due to gravity on the
(Take g = 10 ms–2) planet is
(a) exactly at the target
(b) 10 cm below the target (a) 1.5m s –1 (b) 3.5m s –1
–2
(c) 10 cm above the target (c) 7.5m s (d) 9.5m s –2
(d) 5 cm above the target COMEDK 2017
JCECE-2005 [AIPMT 2011]
Ans. (d) : Given that, s = 50 m, v = 500 m/s Ans. (b) : Given that,
We know that, u1 = 5 m/s, u2 = 3 m/s, g = 9.8 m/s2
Distance (s) = speed (v) × time (t) They trace identical trajectory, that means their range is
s=v×t same.
s Range of projectile is given by
t= u 2 sin 2θ
v R=
50 g
t= = 0.1sec
500 For Earth
From equation of motion, vertical displacement will be u12 sin 2θ
given by R 1 =
g
1 2
h = ut + gt For planet
2
u 2 sin 2θ
u = 0, t = 0.1 sec R2 = 2
1 g′
h = 0 + ×10 × 0.1× 0.1 R = R
2 1 2
h = .05 m = 0.05×100 u12 sin 2θ u 22 sin 2θ

=
h = 5 cm g g′
u 22 375. Assertion: The trajectory of projectile is
g' = ×g quadratic in y and linear in x.
u12
Reason: y component of trajectory is
2
3 independent of x- component.
g' =   × 9.8 (a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and
5
Reason is the correct explanation of
9 Assertion.
= × 9.8
25 (b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but
= 3.528ms–1 Reason is not the correct explanation of
373. An arrow is shot into air. Its range is 200 m Assertion.
(c) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
and its time of flight is 5 second. If g = 10m s -2 ,
(d) If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
then the horizontal component of the velocity AIIMS-26.05.2018(E)
of arrow is Ans. (d) : We know that the trajectory of a projectile
(a) 12.5m s-1 (b) 25ms-1 motion in the y-direction is given by
-1
(c) 31.25m s (d) 40m s-1 gx 2
COMEDK 2016 y = x tan θ − 2
2u cos 2 θ
Ans. (d) : Given, R = 200, T = 5 From above equation it is clear that the nature of the
We know that, trajectory of a projectile is linear in the y-direction and
2u sin θ quadratic in the x-direction.
Time of flight of projectile T = And y-component is not independent of the x-
g
component of the projectile motion.
u 2 sin 2θ 2u sin θ It is clear that both the assertions as well as reason are
And, R= = u cos θ
g g incorrect.
R = T × u cos θ 376. Assertion: A tennis ball bounces higher on hills
200 = 5 × u cosθ than in plains.
Reason: Acceleration due to gravity on the hill
ucosθ = 40 m/s
is greater than that on the surface of earth.
374. If (range)2 is 4 3 time (maximum height)2 , (a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and
then angle of projection is Reason is the correct explanation of
(a) 45° (b) 60° Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but
(c) 75° (d) 30°
Reason is not the correct explanation of
COMEDK 2018 Assertion.
Ans. (d) : We know that, (c) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
Height of projectile (d) If both the Assertion and Reason are
u 2 sin 2 θ incorrect.
H= AIIMS-2009
2g
Ans. (c) : Consider the tennis ball bounces with a
u 2 sin 2θ velocity u. It will go up, till its velocity becomes zero. If
Range (R) =
g h is the height up to which it rises on the hill, then
Given, (0)2 – u2 = 2(–g)h
Where, g is acceleration due to gravity on the hill.
(Range)2 = 4 3 (maximum height )2
u2
 u 2 sin 2θ 
2
 u 2 sin 2 θ 
2 h=
2g
∴   = 4 3 
 g   2g  Since, the acceleration due to gravity on the hill (g) is
 u 2 sin 2 θ  less than that on earth (effect of height). It is clear that
u 2 sin 2θ
=4 3  the ball will get maximum height on the hills than in
g  2g  plains.
2sin θ cos θ sin 2 θ 377. Two projectiles are fired from the same point
= with the same speed at angle of projection 60º
4 3 2
and 30º respectively. Which one of the
4 following is true?
tan θ =
4 3 (a) Their maximum height will be same
1 (b) Their range will be same
tan θ = (c) Their landing velocity will be same
3 (d) Their time of flight will be same
∴ θ = 30° AIIMS-2014
Ans. (b) : Given that, Ans. (a) : Given that-
u1 = u2 = u θ1 = 60º, θ2 = 30º Velocity (u) = 50m/s
In Ist case: Angle ( θ ) = 30°
We know that range
We know that time of fight-
u 2 sin 2 ( 60º ) u 2 sin120º u 2 sin ( 90º +30º ) 2u sin θ
R1 = = = T=
g g g g
u 2 ( cos 30º ) 3u 2 2 × 50 × sin 30°  1
= = T=  sin 30 = 
o
g 2g 10  2
In IInd case: 1
When θ2 = 30º, then 2 × 50 ×
T= 2
u 2 sin 60° u 2 3 10
R2 = =
g 2g T = 5sec
Hence, from the above, it is clear– Time in air after crossing the wall
R1 = R2 t = 5 − 3sec
It means, their range will be same. t = 2sec.
378. A boy playing on the roof of a 10 m high So, Distance travelled beyond the wall
building throws a ball with a speed of 10 m/s at d = u cos θ× t
an angle of 30º with the horizontal. How far  3
d = 50 × cos30°× 2  cos30 =
o
from the throwing point will the ball be at the 
height of 10 m from the ground?  2 
 2 1 3 3
g = 10m/s ,sin30º = ,cos30º =  d = 50 × ×2
 2 2  2
(a) 5 5 (b) 6 d = 50 3 ⇒ d = 86.6m
(c) 3 (d) 5 3 380. A projectile can have the same range for two
AIIMS - 2017 angles of projection. If h1 and h2 are maximum
AIEEE - 2003 heights when the range in the two cases is R,
Ans. (d) : Given that, then the relation between R, h1 and h2 is
h = 10 m (a) R = 4 h1h 2 (b) R = 2 h1h 2
(c) R = h1h 2 (d) None of these
AIIMS-2013
Ans. (a) : Let the angle of projection θ and range R,
hence maximum height (h) attend correspond to this
angle-
u 2 sin 2 θ
h1 =
2g
From building throws a ball with speed (u) = 10 m/s For equal range (R), the projection of the angle should
We know, be θ and ( 90 − θ ) from horizontal, so maximum height
u 2 sin 2θ
The range of projectile (R) = (h2) for ( 90 − θ ) angle of projection is -
g
u 2 sin 2 ( 90 − θ )
102 sin 2(30o ) h2 =
R= 2g
g
100sin(60o ) u 2 sin 2θ
R= and R=
10 g
u 2 sin 2 θ u sin ( 90 − θ )
2 2
3 ∴ h1h 2 = ×
R = 10 × ⇒R= 5 3 2g 2g
2
379. A body is projected from the ground with a u 4 sin 2 θ.sin 2 ( 90 − θ )
velocity 50 m/s at an angle of 30º. It crosses a h1h 2 =
4g 2
wall after 3 sec. How far beyond the wall the
body will strike the ground? [take g = 10 m/s2] u 4 sin 2 θ cos 2 θ
h1h 2 =
(a) 86.6 m (b) 96.2 m 4g 2
(c) 100.1 m (d) 111.1 m
u 4 ( sin θ cos θ )
2
AIIMS-26.05.2018(M) h 1h 2 =
BCECE-2012 4g 2

∴ Multiply and divide by 4 382. A bomb is released from a horizontal flying
u 2 (2sin θ cos θ) 2 aeroplane. The trajectory of bomb is
h1h 2 = (a) a parabola (b) a straight line
4 × 4g 2 (c) a circle (d) a hyperbola
u 4 ( sin 2θ ) AIIMS-2013
2
h 1h 2 = (∵ sin 2θ = 2sin θ cos θ ) Ans. (a) : When a bomb is released from an aeroplane it
16g 2 follows a parabolic trajectory with a horizontal speed
(u 2 sin 2θ) 2 equal to that of the aeroplane.
h1h 2 = However, due to frictional force, it eventually loses this
16g 2
velocity and gravitational force acting on it produces a
R2 vertical acceleration on it and it starts to fall towards the
h1h 2 =
16 ground.
R 2 = 16h1h 2 Hence, the trajectory of the bomb forms a parabola with
respect to ground.
R = 16h1h 2 = 4 h1h 2 383. For a given angle of the projectile if the initial
381. A projectile thrown with velocity v making velocity is doubled the range of the projectile
becomes
angle θ with vertical gains maximum height H (a) Half (b) One-fourth
in the time for which the projectile remains in (c) Two times (d) Four times
air, the time period is AIIMS-2011
(a) H cos θ / g (b) 2H cos θ / g Ans. (d) : Let R is the range of initial velocity.
(c) 4H / g (d) 8H / g We know that-
u 2 sin 2θ
AIIMS-2013 R=
Ans. (d) : g
When initial velocity is doubled (i.e. u' = 2u)
Then range,
(u′)2 sin 2θ′
R′ =
g
(2u) 2 sin 2θ
R′ =
v 2 sin 2 ( 90 − θ ) g
Maximum height ( H ) =
2g 4u 2 sin 2θ
R′ =
v 2 cos 2 θ g
= .....(i) So, R′ = 4R
2g If initial velocity of a projectile be doubled R will be
2vsin ( 90° − θ ) becomes 4 times.
Time of fight (T) =
g 384. An aircraft executes a horizontal loop with a
speed of 150 m/s with its wings banked at an
2v cos θ
T= angle of 12º. The radius of the loop is (g = 10
g m/s2)
v cos θ T (a) 10.6 km (b) 9.6 km
= .....(ii) (c) 7.4 km (d) 5.8 km
g 2
AIIMS-2010
From equation (i)–
1  v cos θ  v cos θ  v = 150 m/s, angle θ = 12o, g = 10 m/s2
H=   ×g .....(iii)
2  g  g  Using the relation for the radius (r) of loop.
From equation (ii) and (iii)– v2
tan θ =
1T T rg
H =  × ×g
2 2   2  v2
tan12° =
T 2g rg
H=
(150 )
2
8
tan12° =
8H = T 2 g r × 10
8H 22,500 2250
T2 = 0.2126 = =
g r × 10 r
2250
8H r= ⇒ r = 10583.25 m
T= 0.2126
g r = 10.583km ≈ 10.6 km
385. If R and H represent the horizontal range and 387. Two projectiles are projected with the same
the maximum height achieved by a projectile velocity. If one is projected at an angle of 30º
then which of the relation exists? and the other at 60º to the horizontal, the ratio
H R of maximum heights reached, is
(a) = 4 cotθ (b) = 4 cotθ (a) 1:3 (b) 2:1
R H
(c) 3:1 (d) 1:4
H R
(c) = 4 tanθ (d) = 4 tanθ AIIMS-2001
R H Ans. (a) : Given that,
AIIMS-2009
θ1 = 30°, θ2 = 60°
u sin 2θ
2
Ans. (b) : Range ( R ) = We know,
g Maximum height -
2u sin θ cos θ
2
u 2 sin 2 θ
R= ....(i) H=
g 2g
u sin θ
2 2 Then, θ = 30°
Height (H) = ....(ii) u 2 sin 2 30°
2g H1 = ....(i)
On dividing equation (ii) by (i), we get– 2g
u 2 sin 2 θ And, θ = 60°
H 2g u 2 sin 2 60°
∴ = H 2 = ....(ii)
R 2u 2 sin θ cos θ 2g
On dividing equation (i) by (ii), we get-
g
H1 sin 2 30°
H u 2 sin 2 θ g =
= × 2 H 2 sin 2 60
R 2g 2u sin θ cos θ
(1/ 2 )
2
H sin θ H1
= =
( )
2
R 4 cos θ H2 3/2
R 4 cos θ
= H1 1/ 4
H sin θ =
R H 2 3/ 4
= 4cot θ H1 1
H =
386. The maximum range of a gun horizontal H2 3
2
terrain is 16 km. If g = 10 m/s . what must be Hence, H : H = 1: 3
1 2
the muzzle velocity of the shell
(a) 400 m/s (b) 200 m/s 388. Ratio between maximum range and square of
(c) 100 m/s (d) 50 m/s time of flight in projectile motion is
AIIMS-2004 g g
(a) (b)
CGPET-2010 2 5
AIPMT - 1990 g g
JIPMER - 2005 (c) (d)
10 12
Ans. (a) : We know, AIIMS-26.05.2019(E) Shift-2
u 2 sin 2θ Ans. (a) : We know,
Horizontal range ( R ) =
g u 2 sin 2θ
Range ( R ) =
For maximum range ( θ ) = 45° g
u sin(2 × 45°)
2 For maximum range (θ = 45°)
R max = u 2 sin 2 × 45°
g R max =
g
u 2 sin(90°)
= (sin 90° = 1) u 2
sin 90°
g R max = (sin 90° = 1)
g
u2
R max = u2
g R max =
u2 g
16000 = 2u sin θ
10 Time of flight ( T ) =
u 2 = 16000 × 10 g
2u sin 45° 1
u = 160000 T= (∵ sin 45° = )
∴ u = 400 m/sec g 2

2u × 1 391. A ball is thrown from the ground to clear a
T= wall 3m high at a distance of 6m and falls 18m
2g
away from the wall, the angle of projection of
2u 2u 2 ball is-
T= ⇒ T2 = 2
g g 3 2
Then, Ratio of Rmax and time of fight- (a) tan −1   (b) tan −1  
2 3
R max u2 / g g  1  3
2
= 2 2
= (c) tan −1   (d) tan −1  
T 2u / g 2
2 4
389. A cricketer can throw a ball to a maximum BCECE-2015
horizontal distance of 100 m. The speed with
Ans. (b) :
which he throws the ball is (to the nearest
integer)
(a) 30 ms–1 (b) 42 ms–1
–1
(c) 32 ms (d) 35 ms–1
AIIMS-26.05.2019(M) Shift-1
Ans. (c) : We know,
u 2 sin 2θ
Range ( R ) = The equation of trajectory of projectile,
g
 x
For maximum horizontal range θ = 45° y = x 1 −  tan θ
 R
u 2 sin 2 × 45°
R max = Put y = 3m, x = 6m and R = 24 m
g
 6
2
u sin 90 3 = 6 1 −  tan θ
R max = (sin 90° = 1)  24 
g  1
3 = 6 1 −  × tan θ
u 2 ×1  4
100 =
10 2
u 2 = 100 × 10 tan θ =
3
u 2 = 1000 2
θ = tan −1  
u = 1000 3
u = 10 10 392. A man fires a large number of bullets in all
u = 10 × 3.16 directions with same speed u. The maximum
u = 31.62 area on the ground on which these bullets will
u ≈ 32m / s spread is-
390. Assertion: Three projectiles are moving in πu 2 u2
different paths in the air. Vertical component of (a) (b)
g g2
relative velocity between any of the pair does not
change with time as long as they are in air. πu 4 u4
(c) (d)
(Neglecting the effect of air friction) g2 g2
Reason: Relative acceleration between any of the BCECE-2014
pair of projection is zero.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and Ans. (c) : The range of the projectile (R) = u sin 2θ
2
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. g

(b) If both assertion and reason are true but For maximum θ = 45°
reason is not the correct explanation of u 2 sin(2 × 45°)
assertion. R max =
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false. g
(d) If both assertion and reason are false. u 2 sin 90°
AIIMS-25.05.2019(E) Shift-2 R max =
g
Ans. (a) : Acceleration of projectile = g 2
u
Relative acceleration a r = g − g R max =
g
ar = 0 Area in which bullet will spread = πR2
Because g is same for the bodies hence, their relative 2 2
acceleration is zero this implies their relative velocity Maximum area ( πR 2max ) = π  u  = πu
4
doesn’t change with time.  g  g2

393. A bullet fired at an angle of 300 with the Ans. (c) : Given, velocity (ux) = 30 m/s, range (R) = 80
horizontal hits the ground 3km away. By m, g = 10 m/s2
adjusting its angle of projection, can one hope
to hit a target 5km away. Assume the muzzle
speed to be same and the air resistance is
negligible–
(a) possible to hit a target 5km away
(b) not possible to hit a target 5km away
(c) prediction is not possible
(d) none of the above
BCECE-2007
Ans. (b) : Given that -
Range (R) = 3km R
R = ux.T ⇒ T =
Angle of projection of bullet = 30° ux
80 8
T= = sec
30 3
2u
Time of flight (T) = y
g
T × g 8 / 3 × 10
uy = =
Horizontal range for the projection, 2 2
u 2 sin 2θ 40
R= u y = sec
g 3
u sin(2 × 30°)
2 395. At the height 80m, an aeroplane is moved with
3= 150m/s. A bomb is dropped from it, so as to hit
g
a target. At what distance from the target
u 2 sin 60°  3 should the bomb be dropped ? (g = 10 m/s2)
3= ∵ sin 60 =
o

g 2  (a) 605.3 m (b) 600 m

(c) 80 m (d) 230 m
3 BCECE-2004
u ×
2
3= 2 Ans. (b) : Given,

g Speed of aeroplane = 150m / s
u 2
3× 2 Height of the plane from the surface = 80m
=
g 3
u2
=2 3
g
u2
= 3.46 km .....(i)
g
The maximum range (Rmax) is achieved by the bullet
when it is fired at angle 45° with the horizontal that is-
R
u2
R max = .....(ii) 1 2
g hy = uyt + ayt
On comparing eqn (i) and (ii), we get – 2
Rmax = 3.464 km 1 2
80 = 0 + gt
Hence, the bullet will not hit a target 5 km away. 2
394. A car is moving horizontally along a straight 80 × 2
t =
2
line with constant speed 30m/s. A projectile is 10
to be fired from the moving car in such a way t = 4sec
that it will return to the car after the car has So, range covered by bomb,
moved 80m. At what speed (relative to the car) R = vt = 150 × 4 = 600 m
must the projectile be fired?
(Take g = 10 m/s ) 2 396. A cricket ball thrown across a field is at heights
h1 and h2 from the point of projection at times
(a) 10m/s (b) 10 8m/s
t1 and t2 respectively after the throw. The ball
40 is caught by a fielder at the same height as that
(c) m/s (d) None of these
3 of projection. The time of flight of the ball in
BCECE-2006 this journey is
h1 t 22 − h 2 t12 h1 t12 − h 2 t 22 397. A ball is projected horizontally with a velocity
(a) (b) of 5 m/s from the top of a building 19.6 m high.
h 1 t 2 − h 2 t1 h 2 t 1 + h1 t 2
How long will the ball take to hit the ground?
h1 t 22 + h 2 t12 h1 t12 − h 2 t 22
(c) (d) (a) 2s (b) 2 s
h1 t 2 + h 2 t 1 h 1 t1 − h 2 t 2
WBJEE -2014 (c) 3s (d) 3 s
Ans. (a) : WBJEE -2010
Ans. (b) : Given, u = 5 m/s, h = 19.6 m, g = 9.8 m/s2
The time taken to hit the ground is given by,
For vertical movement of the ball is –

1 2h
h1 = (u sin θ) t1 − gt12 T=
2 g
1 2 2 ×19.6
h1 + gt1 T=
t1 = 2 ....(i) 9.8
u sin θ
Similarly for second ball T= 4
1 T = 2 second
h 2 = (u sin θ)t 2 − gt 22
2 398. In case of projectile motion, which one of the
1 2 following figures represent variation of
h 2 + gt 2
t2 = 2 ....(ii) horizontal component of velocity (ux) with time
u sin θ t? (assume that air resistance is negligible)
On dividing equation (i) and (ii), (a) (b)
 1 
h + gt 2
t2  2 2 2 
= 
t1  h + 1 gt 2 
 
1 1
2
1 2 1 (c)
h1t 2 + gt1 t 2 = h 2 t1 + gt1t 22
2 2 (d)
h1t 2 − h 2 t1 = ( t1t 2 − t12 t 2 )
g 2
2
g  h 1t 2 − h 2 t1 
=  ....(iii)
2  t1t 22 − t12 t 2 
The time of flight of the ball, WB JEE 2021
2u sin θ 2 UP CPMT-2010
T= = ( u sin θ )
g g Ans. (b) :
From equation (i),
 1 
h + gt 2
2 1 2 1 2  h1 t12 
T=   ⇒T =  + 
g t1  t1  g 2 
h1 2 h  t t2 − t2t 
= × + t1 = 1 ×  1 2 1 2  + t1 ( from (iii))
t1 g t 1  h1 t 2 − h 2 t 1 
h1t1t 22 − h1t12 t 2 + h1t12 t 2 − h 2 t13  h t 2 − h 2 t12 

= ⇒T =  1 2 
t1 ( h 1t 2 − h 2 t1 )  h1 t 2 − h 2 t 1 

2u sin θ × u cos θ
=
g
2×10×3
=
10
R=6m
Hence, H = 5 m, R = 6 m
401. A particle is projected from the ground with a
kinetic energy E at an angle of 60° with the
399. Two particles A and B having different masses horizontal. Its kinetic energy at the highest
are projected from a tower with same speed. A point of its motion will be
is projected vertically upward and B vertically (a) E/ 2 (b) E/2
downward. On reaching the ground (c) E/4 (d) E/8
(a) velocity of A is greater than that of B WB JEE-2012, 2009, 2007
(b) velocity of B is greater than that of A Ans. (c): Given, projected angle (θ) = 60o
(c) both A and B attain the same velocity We know
(d) the particle with the larger mass attains higher 1
velocity E = mv 2
2
WB JEE 2015 At the highest point vertical component of velocity will
Ans. (c) : A is projected with a vertical speed after be zero, only horizontal component will remain. Then
sometime it comes on the same level with same speed v
as it was projected. Now, the downward speeds of A horizontal component = vcos 60o =
2
and B at the level – x is same. Velocity become half then energy become E/4
So, both A and B attain the same velocity. 402. During projectile motion, the horizontal
400. A body is projected from the ground with a velocity
( )
velocity v = 3iˆ + 10jˆ ms–1. The maximum (a) first increases then decreases
(b) first decreases then increases
height attained and the range of the body (c) always increases
respectively are (given g = 10 ms–2) (d) always constant
(a) 5 m and 6 m (b) 3 m and 10 m UP CPMT-2007
(c) 6 m and 5 m (d) 3 m and 5 m Ans. (d): During projectile motion, the horizontal
WB JEE 2013 velocity is always constant.
Ans. (a) : Given that, 403. Two seconds after projection a projectile is
( )
v = 3iˆ + 10ˆj m / s −−− (i) travelling in a direction inclined at 30o to the
horizontal after one more second, it is
travelling horizontally, the magnitude and
direction of its velocity are
(a) 2 20 m/s, 60o (b) 20 3 m/s, 60o
(c) 6 40 m/s, 30o (d) 40 6 m/s, 30o
UP CPMT-2014
Ans. (b) :
u 2 sin 2 θ
H=
2g
v = (u cos θ) î + ( u sin θ) ˆj m/s ....(ii)
From eqn (i) & (ii),
u cos θ = 3 m/s
u sinθ = 10 m/s Let in 2 sec body reaches up to point A after one more
sec up to point B.
u sin θ (10 )
2 2 2
So, H = = = 5 m (at max. H, θ = 90o) Total time of ascent for a body = 3 sec.
2g 2 × 10 u sin θ
t= =3
u 2 sin 2θ u 2 2sin θ cos θ g
And, R= =
g g ∴ u sinθ = 10 × 3 = 30 ....(i)

Horizontal component of velocity remains always Ans. (a) : For a projectile motion – If projectile thrown
constant, with a speed of v and at an angle θ,
u cosθ = vcos30o ....(ii) We know that range is given by
From vertical upward motion between O and A,
v 2 sin 2θ
vsin30o = u sinθ − g × t R=
vsin30o = 30 − 10×2 g
v At moon let range = R1 and (given that v,θ are same)
∴ = 10 ms−1 then range will be
2
v = 20 m/s v 2 sin 2θ
R1 = {g 'is gravity at moon }
Substituting the value in Eq. (ii), g'
u cosθ = 20 cos(30)o = 10 3 .... (iii) 1
From Equation (i) and (iii), g'= ∵ (gravity at the moon
6g
u = 20 3 m/s surface is about 1 of
6
that on earth )
and θ = 60o
404. Two particles are projected upwards with the v 2 sin 2θ
R1 =
same initial velocity v0 in two different angles g
of projection such that their horizontal ranges 6
are the same. The ratio of the heights of their  v 2 sin 2θ 
highest point will be R 1 = 6 
 g 
(a) tan2θ1 (b) v 02 sin 2θ1
R1 = 6R.
(c) v0 sinθ1 (d) v0 cosθ1
406. An arrow is shot into air, its range is 200 m and
(where, θ1 is the angle of projection of the first its time of flight is 5 s. If g = 10m/s2, then the
particle) horizontal component of velocity of the arrow
UP CPMT-2013 is
Ans. (a): As the Horizontal ranges are the same. (a) 12.5 m/s (b) 25 m/s
v02 sin 2θ1 v 0 sin ( π − 2θ 2 )
2
(c) 31.25 m/s (d) 40 m/s
=
g g UP CPMT-2005
So, Sin 2θ1 = Sin (π – 2θ2) Ans. (d) :
2θ1 = π – 2θ2
π
θ1 + θ2 =
2
π
θ2 = − θ1
2
v 2 sin 2θ1
( h1 )max = 0 Here,
2g
v sin θ2
2 2 2u sin θ
Time of flight (T) = = 5 sec.
( h 2 )max = 0 g
2g
(h1 ) max sin 2 θ1 sin 2 θ1 sin 2θ1 u 2 sin 2θ
Range (R) = = 200 m
= = = g
(h 2 ) max sin 2 θ2 π  cos 2 θ1
sin 2  − θ1  Then,
2 
2u sin θ
(h1 ) max R= × u cos θ
= tan 2θ1 g
(h 2 ) max
R = u cos θ× T = u x × T (∵ u cos θ = ux)
405. A projectile thrown with a speed v at an angle
θ has a range R on the surface of the earth. For 200 = ux × 5
same value of v and θ, its range on the surface 200
of the moon, will be ux = = 40 m / s
5
R 407. If maximum height and range of a projectile
(a) 6R (b)
6 are same, what is the angle of projection ?
R (a) 30° (b) 76°
(c) 36R (d)
36 (c) 50° (d) 90°
UP CPMT-2011 UP CPMT-2003
Ans. (b) : Given, θ1 = θ2
If maximum height and range of a projectile are same
We know that, u 2 sin 2θ
∴ Range (R) =
u 2 sin 2 θ g
H max =
2g R 1 u12 sin 2θ1
=
u 2 sin 2θ R 2 u 22 sin 2θ2
R=
g R 1 4u 22 sin 2θ1
= 2 (∵ θ1 = θ2 )
∵ H max = R R2 u 2 sin 2θ 2
u 2 sin 2 θ u 2 sin 2θ R1 4
= = ⇒ R1:R2 = 4:1
2g g R2 1
409. An object is thrown vertically upward with a
sin 2 θ
= sin 2θ speed of 30 m/s. The velocity of the object half-
2 a-second before it reaches the maximum height
sin 2 θ is
= 2sin θ cos θ (a) 4.9 m/s (b) 9.8 m/s
2
(c) 19.6 m/s (d) 25.1 m/s
sin 2 θ = 4sin θ cos θ
TS EAMCET (Engg.)-2017
sin θ Ans. (a): u = 30 m/s
=4
cos θ ∵ Velocity of the body half second before reaches max
tan θ = 4 height = velocity of the body half second after reaches
tan θ = tan 76° max height
θ = 76° = 0 + gt
408. Two projectiles of same mass have their 1
maximum kinetic energies in the ratio 4:1 and = 9.8 × = 4.9 m / s
2
the ratio of their maximum height is also 4:1
Then the ratio of their range is 410. A particle is projected with velocity 2 gh and
(a) 2 : 1 (b) 4 :1 at an angle 60o to the horizontal so that it just
(c) 8 :1 (d) 1 :1 clears two walls of equal height 'h' which are at
TS EAMCET(Medical)-2017 a distance 2h from each other. The time taken
by the particle to travel between these two
Ans. (b): Let us consider, walls is
Mass of both the projectiles
m1 = m2 = m (assume) 2h h
(a) 2 (b)
Ratio of maximum kinetic energy, g 2g
K1 4 h h
= (c) 2 (d)
K2 1 g g
1 AP EAMCET (22.09.2020) Shift-II
mu12 TS EAMCET (Engg.)-2016
2 4
=
1 2 1 Ans. (c): Given, u = 2 gh , θ = 60°
mu 2
2
u12 4
2
= ⇒ u1 = 2u2 ....(i)
u2 1
Ratio of maximum height,
H1 4  u 2 sin 2θ 
= ∵ H = 
H2 1  2g 
u12 sin 2θ1
The horizontal component will be –
2g 4
= 1 
u 22 sin 2θ2 1 u x = 2 gh cos 60o = 2 gh   = gh
2 
2g And the vertical component will be –
4u 22 sin 2θ1 4  3
= u y = 2 gh sin 60o = 2 gh   = 3gh
u 22 sin 2θ2 1  2 
The distance between two walls is 2h. Let time taken to 413. A ball projected up passes the same height H at
cross both the walls be t. Then, the speed with which it 2 s and 10 s. The value of H is [Use g = 9.8 m/s2]
cover this distance is gh . (a) 102 m (b) 100 m
(c) 98 m (d) 9.8 m
distance x
So, time = = TS EAMCET 20.07.2022, Shift-I
speed u x Ans. (c) : If t1 & t2 are the time when the body is at the
2h h same height. Then,
t= =2 1
gh g h = gt1t 2
2
411. Three bodies A, B and C projected with the 1
same initial speed with angles of projections h = × 9.8 × 2 × 10
30o, 45o and 60o respectively. The body/bodies 2
having maximum range h = 98 m
(a) C (b) B 414. A football is kicked off with a velocity of 147
(c) A (d) A and B m/s at an angle of 30o with the ground. The
TS EAMCET(Medical)-2015 time the ball takes to touch the ground is
Ans. (b) : Given, Projection angle of A, B & C is 30°, ( g = 9.8m / s 2 )
45° & 60° respectively. (a) 7.5s (b) 15s
We know that in projectile motion, (c) 21s (d) 26s
u 2 sin 2θ TS EAMCET 31.07.2022, Shift-II
Range (R) =
g Ans. (b) : Given, u0 = 147 m/s, θ = 30o
∴ Range will be max at θ = 45° since max value of sine Time taken to reach the ground by a projectile motion is
is 1. given by
Therefore, body B have maximum range. 2u sin θ
T= 0
412. For a projectile if α is the angle of projection, g
R is the range, h is the maximum height, T is s u0 = projected velocity
the time of flight then θ = projected angle
R gT 2 g = gravitational acceleration
(a) tanα = ,h = 2 × 147 × sin 30o
2h 8 T=
R gT 2 9.8
(b) tanα = ,h = 1
4h 8 2 × 147 ×
= 2
4h gT 2
(c) tanα = ,h = 9.8
R 8 = 15s
2
4h gT 415. A ball initially at rest is thrown vertically up
(d) tanα = ,h = with some speed and reaches height H. The ball
R 4
is thrown with the same speed at an angle 45°
with horizontal. The horizontal distance
Ans. (c) : For a projectile, we know that, covered by the ball is
u 2 sin 2α (a) H (b) 2H
Range (R) = ......(i) (c) 3H (d) 4H
g
u 2 sin 2α
Height (h) = ......(ii) Ans. (b): Given,
2g Initial velocity = u
2u sin α Final velocity v = 0 (at top point)
Time of flight (T) = ......(iii)
g
From equation (i) and (ii), we get–
4h 4h
R= ⇒ tanα =
tan α R
Now, from (ii) and (iii), we get–
u 2 sin 2α 4 g
h= × ×
2g 4 g v2 = u2 – 2gH
0 = u2 – 2gH
gT 2
h= u = 2gH
8
∴ Horizontal distance, Ans. (c) :
u sin 2θ
2 D 2D
R= Avg. velocity = =
g T/2 T
H2 + ( R / 2)
2
2gH sin(2 × 45°) D=
=
g
H2 + ( R / 2)
2
2gH × 1 Avg. velocity = 2

= T
g
For maximum horizontal range , θ = 45°
R = 2H
u2 u2 2u
416. A ball is thrown at some angle with the H= , R= , T=
horizontal and at speed 10 m/s. The speed of 4g g g
the ball at its maximum height H during the 2 2
 u2   u2 
motion is 5 m/s. The magnitude of H is (Assume   + 
g = 10 m/s2)  4g   2g 
∴ Avg. velocity = 2
(a) 3.75 m (b) 4.0 m 2u
(c) 6.5 m (d) 2.75 m g
u 4 /16g 2 + u 4 / 4g 2
Ans. (a) : Given that, u = 10 m/s, g = 10 m/s2 = 2
2u
g
u2 1 1
+
g 16 4
= 2
2u
Maximum height reached, g
u 2 sin 2 θ = 2.u 5 /16
H=
2g 2.u × 5
For velocity in horizontal direction, =
4
10cosθ = 5 ∵ u = 10 m/s.
1 2 ×10 × 5 5 5
cosθ = Avg. velocity (v) = = m/s
2 4 2
θ = 60 o
2
418. A particle aimed at a target, projected at an
 3 angle 15º with the horizontal is short of the
10 × 10   target by 10m. If the same particle projected at
 2 
∴ H= an angle of 45º with the horizontal then it is
2g away from the target by 15 meters. The angle
100 × 3 of projection to hit the target is
H= 1 1 1  3
4 × 2 × 10 (a) sin −1   (b) sin −1  
2  10  2  10 
15
H= 1 9 1 7
4 (c) sin −1   (d) sin −1  
H = 3.75 m 2  
10 2  10 
417. A particle is projected from a point on the AP EAMCET - 2015
ground with initial velocity of magnitude Ans. (d) : According to the question,
10m/s, such that its horizontal range is R1 = R–10
maximum. The magnitude of its average R2 = R+15
velocity during its ascent is We know that,
5 2 2 Range ∝ sin2θ
(a) m/s (b) m/s
2 5 R − 10 sin2θ1 sin 30o
So, = =
5 5 5 5 R + 15 sin2θ2 sin 90o
(c) m/s (d) m/s
2 2 R − 10 1
=
TS EAMCET 29.09.2020, Shift-I R + 15 2

2R–20=R+15 Ans. (a): Given that,
R=35 Initial velocity = 100 m/s
For the range to be maximum, Angle = 30o
sin (2 × 45o) = sin 90o =1
u2
50 = R max =
g
u 2 = 50g
Where, θ = angle of projection
Let, A is thrown point and B is final point
2
u sin 2θ 50g.sin2θ Then, required distance = Range(R)
R= , R = 35=
g g u 2 sin 2θ
R=
50 sin 2θ = 35 g
35 3
sin2θ = 10000 ×
(100 )
2
50 sin 60o 2
= =
7 10 10
sin2θ =
10 R = 865 m ≈ 860 m
421. A projectile is thrown at a speed which is twice
−1  7 
2θ = sin   its speed at its maximum height. If R and H are
 10  its range and maximum height respectively
R
1 −1  7  then the ratio is:
θ= sin   H
2  10  4 3
419. A projectile is thrown at a speed v, making an (a) (b)
3 8
angle θ with the horizontal. If the speed at the
v (c) 2 (d) 2 3
maximum height is , then the magnitude of θ TS EAMCET 05.08.2021, Shift-II
5
is Ans. (a): Only horizontal component of velocity is
(a) 30.5º (b) 60.5º present at highest point which is equal to,
(c) 78.5º (d) 89.5º 2ucosθ = u
TS EAMCET 28.09.2020, Shift-II 1
cosθ =
Ans. (c) : Given, projected velocity = v, angle of 2
projection = θ cosθ = cos60°
θ = 60°
We know,
u 2 sin 2θ
R=
g
u 2 sin120° u 2 sin(90° + 30°) u 2 cos30°
= = =
At Hmax : Horizontal component of velocity vx = vcosθ g g g
Vertical component of velocity vy = 0
3
But at Hmax, vx = v/5 u2 ×
2 u2 3
v R= =
∴ = v cos θ g 2g
5
0.2 = cos θ u 2 sin 2 θ u 2 (sin 60°) 2
H= =
vy = 0 2g 2g
θ = cos (0.2)
–1
2
= 78.46 ⇒ ≃ 78.50°  3
u 2  
2  u 2 × 3 3u 2
H= 
420. A ball is thrown with an initial velocity of 100
= =
m/s at an angle of 30º above the horizontal. The 2g 8g 8g
distance from the throwing point to the point 2
R u 3 / 2g 3 8 4
where the ball attains its original level is ∴ = 2
= × =
approximately. H 3u / 8g 2 3 3
(a) 860 m (b) 510 m R 4
(c) 1720 m (d) 430 m =
H 3
422. A projectile object is thrown in the upward
direction making an angle of 60º with the
horizontal with velocity of 140m/s. Then the
time after which its velocity makes an angle 30º
with the horizontal is (use g= 10 m/s2)
14
(a) s (b) 7 3s
3
7
(c) 14 3s (d) s
3 The tangential acceleration at t = 2 s is
TS EAMCET 06.08.2021, Shift-II at = g sin θ
Ans. (a) : Given, 4  4
= 10 × = 8m / s2 ∵ sin θ =
Angle = 30o 5 5 
g = 10 m/s2, u = 140m/s
424. When projected at an angle of 15º, the range of
Let v be the velocity at inclination 30º with horizontal
a projectile is 50 m. If with the same speed, it is
and horizontal velocity remains constant.
projected at an angle of 45º, its range will be
So, 140 cos 60º = v cos 30º
(a) 150 m (b) 100 m
1 2
∴ v = 140 × × . (c) 50 m (d) 25 m
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140 Ans. (b) : Given that,
v= m/s
3 θ1 = 15º, R1 = 50 m, θ2 = 45º, R = ?
Along y-direction, u 2 sin 2θ
vy = uy –gt Range of a projectile is ( R ) =
g
140
sin 30º= 140 sin 60º – 10t u 2 sin 30º
3 50 = … (i)
14 g
t= sec.
3 u 2 sin 90º
R2 = … (ii)
423. A particle is projected horizontally with a g
speed 15 ms–1 at a height 200 m above the Dividing eq. (i) by eq. (ii), we get
ground at time t = 0. What is the tangential 50 1
acceleration of the particle at time t = 2 sec? = ⇒ R 2 = 100m
Assume g = 10 m s–2. R2 2
(a) 6 m s–2 (b) 8 m s–2 425. The velocity of a projectile at the initial point A
( )
–2
(c) 10 m s (d) 12 m s–2
is 2iˆ + 3jˆ m/s. Its velocity (in m/s) at point B
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Ans. (b) : Given that, is
ux = 15m/s, h = 200m
uy = 0, ax = 0, ay = g
Velocity of the particle in x and y direction at t = 2 s
(a) −2iˆ − 3jˆ (b) −2iˆ + 3jˆ

(c) 2iˆ − 3jˆ (d) 2iˆ + 3jˆ
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Ans. (c):
vx = ux = 15m/s
1 1
vy = gt 2 = ×10 ( 2 )
2
2 2
vy = 20m/s
v y 20 4 Perpendicular 4
Now, tanθ = = = = ⇒ sin θ =
v x 15 3 Base 5
Also the component of the acceleration at t = 2 s is
shown in the figure Velocity at A(vA) = ( 2iˆ − 3jˆ )m/s

From figure horizontal velocity component at A and B 428. For angles of projection of a projectile at angles
is same in magnitude and direction. (45o − θ) and (45o + θ), the horizontal ranges
Vertical component at A and B are opposite in described by the projectile are in the ratio of
direction.
(a) 1:1 (b) 2:3
So, velocity at point B(vB) = ( 2iˆ − 3jˆ )m/s
(c) 1:2 (d) 2:1
426. A particle of mass m is projected with velocity JEE Main-26.07.2022, Shift-II
v making an angle of 45° with the horizontal.
When the particle lands on the level ground, AIPMT-2006, 2000, 1990
the magnitude of the change in its momentum Ans. (a): Let initial velocity = u
will be
Given: Angle of projection θ1 = ( 45o – θ)
mv
(a) 2 mv (b) θ2 = (45o + θ)
2
(c) mv 2 (d) zero Range R1 =
u 2 sin 2θ1 u sin 90 − 2θ
=
2 o
( )
[AIPMT 2008] g g
u 2 sin 2θ2 u sin ( 90 + 2θ )

Ans. (c): Mass of particle = m 2 o
Angle of projection (θ) = 45o R2 = =

g g
R1 sin ( 90 − 2θ ) cos 2θ 1
o
So, = = =
R 2 sin ( 90o + 2θ ) cos 2θ 1
R1 : R2 = 1 : 1
429. A projectile is fired from the surface of the
earth with a velocity of 5 ms−1 at angle θ with
v1 = (v cos θ)iˆ + (vsin θ)ˆj
the horizontal. Another projectile fired from
v = (v cos θ)iˆ − (vsin θ)ˆj
2 another planet with a velocity of 3 ms−1 at the
∆p = m(v2 – v1) = 2mv sinθ ĵ same angle follows a trajectory which is
identical with the trajectory of the projectile
= 2mv sin(45°) = 2 mv
fired from the earth. The value of the
427. A particle starting from the origin (0, 0) moves acceleration due to gravity on the planet is (in
in a straight line in the (x, y) plane. Its co-
ms−2) is (given, g = 9.8 ms−2)
( )
ordinates at a later time are 3, 3 . The path
(a) 3.5 (b) 5.9
of the particle makes with the x-axis an angle of (c) 16.3 (d) 110.8
(a) 30o (b) 45o
o [AIPMT 2014]
(c) 60 (d) 0o
[AIPMT 2007] Ans. (a) : Projectile velocity fired from the earth
Ans. (c) : surface (u1) = 5m/s
Angle of projection = θ
g1 = 9.8 m/s2
Projectile velocity fired from another plant (u2)=3m/s
Angle of projection = θ
Let acceleration due to gravity on plant = g2 m/s2
Trajectory of both projectile are identical so range are
equal.
R1 = R2
u12 sin 2θ u 22 sin 2θ
=
g1 g2
AB ( 5) ( 3)
2 2
tan θ = =
OA 9.8 g2
3
= 9 × 9.8
3 g2 =
25
tan θ = 3 ⇒ θ = 60o
g2 = 3.52 m/s2
430. A ball is projected with a velocity, 10 ms−1, at 1
an angle of 600 with the vertical direction. Its T=
α
speed at the highest point of its trajectory will (ii) Maximum height y
max
be At maximum height point P velocity in y direction will
−1 −1
(a) 5ms (b) 10 ms be zero
(c) Zero (d) 5 3 ms −1 dy
vy = 0 and = vy
NEET UG -2022 dt
dy
Ans. (d) : Initial velocity of ball (u) = 10m/s ∴ =0
Angle with vertical = 60 o dt
So, Angle with horizontal (θ) = 90 – 60 = 30o d
[Kt − αt 2 K] = 0
θ = 30 o dt
K – 2αKt = 0
1
t=
2α
y = Kt (1 – αt)
 1  α 
ymax = K   1 − 
 2α  2α 
K
y max =
4α
At highest point of trajectory vy = 0 432. A body is projected vertically upwards. The
Horizontal velocity remains same at highest point times corresponding to height h while
Velocity of ball vx = u cos30o = 10cos30o ascending and while descending are t1 and t2,
respectively.
3 Then, the velocity of projection will be (take g
vx = 10 × = 5 3 m/s
2 as acceleration due to gravity)
431. A projectile move from the ground such that its g t1 t 2 g ( t1 + t 2 )
horizontal displacement is x = Kt and vertical (a) (b)
2 2
displacement is y = Kt (1 – αt), where K and α
t1 t 2
are constants and t is time. Find out total time (c) g t1t 2 (d) g
of flight (T) and maximum height attained ( t1 + t 2 )
(Ymax) its JIPMER-2017
K 1 2K Ans. (b) : In case of motion under gravity time taken to
(a) T = α, Ymax = (b) T = , Ymax = go up is equal to the time taken to fall down through the
2α α α
same distance.
1 K 1 K Here, Initial velocity = u, a = –g, s = h,
(c) T = , Ymax = (d) T = , Ymax =
α 6α α 4α Time = t
MP PET-2008 1
s = ut + at 2
Ans. (d) : 2
1
h = ut + ( –g ) t 2
2
⇒ gt2 – 2ut +2h = 0
u −+ u 2 – 2gh
∴ Time, t =
g
It means t has two values i.e
u − u 2 – 2gh
t1 =
g
Horizontal displacement (x) = Kt
Vertical displacement (y) = Kt (1 – αt) u + u 2 – 2gh
t2 =
For total time of flight T displacement in y direction g
will be zero 2u
y =0 Total time, t1 + t 2 =
g
∴ 0 = Kt (1 – αt)
1 g ( t1 + t 2 )
t= (t = 0 not possible) u =
α 2

433. Velocity-time curve for a body projected u 2 sin 2θ
vertically upwards is Ans. (15o) : Range, R =
g
(a) Parabola (b) Ellipse
(c) Hyperbola (d) Straight line Max. range, θ = 45°
JIPMER-2011 R
R1 =
Ans. (d) : Velocity–time curve for a body projected 2
vertically upward is a straight line because the u 2 sin 2θ1 u 2 sin 2θ
acceleration due to gravity is constant and opposite to =
g 2g
the direction of initial velocity.
sin 2θ 1
v = u0 – gt, which is a straight line with slope negative. sin 2θ1 = =
434. Diwali rocket is ejecting 50 g of gases/s at a 2 2
velocity of 400 m/s. The accelerating force on 2θ1 = 30° ⇒ θ1 = 15°
the rocket will be 437. A ball of mass m is thrown vertically upward.
(a) 22 dyne (b) 20 N Another ball of mass 2 m is thrown an angle θ
(c) 20 dyne (d) 100 N with the vertical. Both the balls stay in air for
JIPMER-2009 the same period of time. The ratio of the
Ans. (b) : The accelerating force on the rocket = heights attained by the two balls respectively is
upward thrust. 1
. The value of x is ____.
∆m x
Given , = 50 ×10−3 kg / s,
∆t JEE Main-27.07.2022, Shift-I
u = 400m/s Ans. (1) :
Applying momentum conservation,
F = change in momentum 2u1 u2
∆m Max. time, T1 = ,Height, H1 = 1
F= × ∆u g 2g
∆t
So, accelerating force = 50 × 10–3 × 400 = 20N.
435. A person can throw a ball upto a maximum
range of 100 m. How high above the ground he
can throw the same ball?
(a) 25 m (b) 50 m
According to the question,
(c) 100 m (d) 200 m
T1 = T2
2u1 2u 2 sin θ
u 2 sin 2θ = ⇒ u1 = u 2 sin θ
Ans. (b) : Range, R = g g
g
1 H1 u 2 / 2g u 2 sin 2 θ
For max range, θ = 45° ∵ = = 2 12 = 22 2 = 1
x H 2 u 2 sin θ / 2g u 2 sin θ
u2
R max = = 100 m 1
g =1 ⇒ x =1
x
Max. height attained when ball is thrown vertically
upward with velocity (u). 438. A body of mass 10 kg is projected at an angle of
45o with the horizontal. The trajectory of the
u 2 100
H max = = = 50 m body is observed to pass through a point (20,
2g 2 10). If T is the time of flight, then its
436. An object is projected in the air with initial T
momentum vector, at time t = is_______
velocity u at an angle θ. The projectile motion 2
is such that the horizontal range R, is
[Take g=10 m/s2]
maximum. Another object is projected in the
air with a horizontal range half of the range (a) 100iˆ + (100 2 − 200)ˆj
half of the range of first object. The initial (b) 100 2iˆ + (100 − 200 2)ˆj
velocity remains same in both the case. The
value of the angle of projection, at which the (c) 100iˆ + (100 − 200 2)ˆj
second object is projected, will be ______
degree. (d) 100 2iˆ + (100 2 − 200)ˆj
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Ans. (d) 1 1
50t − gt 2 = 50t − 100 − g(t 2 + 4 − 4t)
According to question 2 2
( )
2
10x 2
10 × 20 1
100 = g ( t − t − 4 + 4t )
2 2
y=x– ⇒ 10 = 20 – 2
 1  u 2
2u 2   1
2 100 = g ( 4t − 4 )
u = 20 2
2 × 20 200 = g(4t – 4)
T= =2 2 200 = 10 × 4(t – 1)
2 × 10
5=t–1
v = 10 2 î + 10 2 – 10 ( 2 )  ˆj or t = 6 sec
(
Momentum p = Mv = 100 2 î + 100 2 – 200 ˆj ) 441. A body is projected from the ground at an
angle of 45º with the horizontal. Its velocity
439. A projectile is launched at an angle ‘α’ with the after 2s is 20ms-1.The maximum height
−1
horizontal with a velocity 20 ms . After 10 s, reached by the body during its motion is ____
its inclination with horizontal is ‘β’. The value m. (use g= 10 ms-2)
−2
of tanβ will be (g = 10 ms ). JEE Main-24.06.2022, Shift-II
(a) tanα + 5secα (b) tanα − 5secα Ans. (20) : Given that, u = 20 m/s, angle (θ) = 45o, g =
(c) 2tanα − 5secα (d) 2tanα + 5secα 10 m/s2
Ans. (b) : Given, velocity of projectile (v) = 20 m/s,
time (t) = 10 s, tanβ = ?
vx = ux = 20 cosα From maximum height of projectile, θ = 90°

vy = 20 sinα – gt = 20sinα – 10 × 10 = 20sinα – 100 u 2 sin 2 θ
H=
v y 20sin α – 100 2g
tan β = =
vx 20 cos α 202 sin 2 90o
So, H=
20 ( sinα − 5 ) 2 × 10
tan β = H = 20 m/s
20 cosα
sinα − 5 442. If the initial velocity in horizontal direction of a
tanβ = projectile is unit vector î and the equation of
cos α
trajectory is y = 5x (1 – x). Their component
tanβ = tanα − 5secα
vector of the initial velocity is ______ ĵ
440. A ball is projected vertically upward with an
initial velocity of 50 ms–1 at t = 0s. At t = 2s. (Take g = 10m/s2)
another ball is projected vertically upward JEE Main-26.07.2022, Shift-I
with same velocity. At t = –––––– s, second ball Ans. (5) : Given that, ux = 1 m/sec
will meet the first ball (g = 10 ms–2). Let the initial velocity in vector form–
v = u î + u ˆj
x y
Ans. (6) : Given, Initial velocity of ball = 50 m/s
Let they meet at t = t y = 5x (1–x)
So, first ball gets t sec y = 5x – 5x2
and 2nd gets (t–2) sec and they will meet at same height dy dx dx
1 = 5 – 5.2x.
h1 = 50t – gt 2 .....(i) dt dt dt
2 u y = 5u x – 10x.u x
1
h 2 = 50 ( t – 2 ) – g ( t – 2 )
2
and .....(ii) For initial velocity, x = 0
2 uy = 5ux
∵ h1 = h2 uy = 5× 1 [∵ u x =1m]
Putting the value from equation (i) and (ii), we get–
uy = 5 m/sec
1 1
50t – gt 2 = 50 ( t – 2 ) – g ( t – 2 )
2
So, the y component vector of the initial velocity is 5jˆ .
2 2
443. To projectile thrown at 30° and 45° with the Ans. (d) : For vertically projected body height
horizontal respectively, reach the maximum u2
height in same time. The ratio of their initial H= ....(i)
2g
velocities is
For same body, horizontal distance travelled when
(a) 1: 2 (b) 2 : 1 thrown at an angle θ is–
(c) 2 :1 (d) 1 : 2 u 2 sin 2θ
R=
JEE Main-26.07.2022, Shift-I g
Ans. (c) : Given, θ1 = 30°, θ2 = 45° Maximum horizontal distance
Time taken to reach maximum height– u2
u sin θ R max = ....(ii)
T= g
g From equation (i) and (ii), we get–
u1 sin θ1 u 2 sin θ2 R = 2H = 2 × 10 = 20 m
∴ =
g g 446. A particle of mass m is projected with a
u1 sin 30o = u 2 sin 45o velocity v making an angle of 30° with the
horizontal. The magnitude of angular
u1 1/ 2 2 momentum of the projectile about the point of
= =
u 2 1/ 2 1 projection when the particle is at its maximum
height h is
or u1 : u 2 = 2 :1
3 mv 2
444. A ball is projected from the ground with a (a) (b) zero
–1
2 g
speed 15 ms at an angle θ with horizontal so
that its range and maximum height are equal, mv3 3 mv3
(c) (d)
then tan θ will be equal to 2g 16 g
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(a) (b)
4 2 Ans. (d) : Given that, mass of particle = m, velocity =
(c) 2 (d) 4 v, angle = 30o
Ans. (d) : Given that, speed = 15 m/s
Range = Maximum height
We know that,
u 2 sin 2θ
R=
g
u 2 sin 2 θ
H=
2g We know that,
∵ R=H Angular momentum, L = r × mv
u sin 2θ u sin θ
2 2 2
L = rmv sin θ
∴ =
g 2g At maximum point, velocity = v cosθ = v cos 30o
sin θ
2
3v
2sin θ ⋅ cos θ = =
2 2
4cosθ = sinθ The maximum height reached will be –
or tanθ = 4 v 2 sin 2 θ
H=
445. A boy can throw a stone upto a maximum 2g
height of 10m. The maximum horizontal
v 2 sin 2 30o v 2
distance that the boy can throw the same stone H= =
upto will be 2g 8g
From the figure,
(a) 20 2m (b) 10 m
3 v v2 3 mv3
(c) 10 2m (d) 20 m L = mvH = m × × =
2 8g 16g
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447. Two guns A and B can fire bullets at speeds 1 Ans. (d) : Given that,
km/s and 2 km/s, respectively. From a point on Range of fired shell = R
a horizontal ground, they are fired in all Time of flight are t1 and t2
possible directions. The ratio of maximum
areas covered by the bullets on the ground u 2 sin 2θ
Range of projectile motion (R) =
fired by the two guns is g
(a) 1 : 4 (b) 1 : 16 Time taken by the shell to reach the target
(c) 1 : 8 (d) 1 : 2 2u sin θ
JEE Main-10.01.2019, Shift-I t=
g
Now, the shell hits the target in two way θ and (90 – θ)
Initial velocity of bullet from first gun (uA) = 1 km/s
So, for t1
Initial velocity of bullet from second gun (uB) = 2 km/s
We know, 2u sin θ
t1 =
g
u 2 sin 2θ
R= For t2,
g
For gun A, 2u sin ( 90 − θ )
t2 =
u 2A g
Rmax = .....(i) (∵ θ = 45°)
g According to the question,
For gun B, 2u sin θ 2u sin(90 − θ)
t1 × t2 = ×
u 2B g g
Rmax = .....(ii)
g 4u 2 sin θ× cos θ
t1 × t2 = [∵ sin(90 – θ) = cosθ]
∵ The gun fired in all possible direction that's why the g2
shape of circle is formed whose area is πR2. 2u 2 × 2sin θ× cos θ

t1 × t 2 =
Taking ratio between A and B, we get– g2
( R max )A u 2A g 2u 2 × sin 2θ
= × (∵ sin 2θ = 2 sin θ × cos θ )
( R max )B g u 2B t 1× t 2 =
g2
( R max )A 1 2  u 2 × sin 2θ 
=
( R max )B 4 t1 × t2 =
g

g


or
( πR )
2
max A
=
1 2  u 2 × sin 2θ 
×R ∵ R =
( πR )
2
max B
16 t1 × t2 =
g  g


( A1 )A 1 2R
= t1 × t2 =
( A 2 )B 16 g
Thus, ratio of the maximum area are 1:16. 449. Two particles are projected from the same
448. A shell is fired from a fixed artillery gun with point with the same speed u such that they have
an initial speed u such that it hits the target on the same range R, but different maximum
the ground at a distance R from it. If t1 and t2 heights h1 and h2. Which of the following is
are the values of the time taken by it to hit the correct?
target in two possible ways, the product t1 t2 is
(a) R 2 = 4h1h 2 (b) R 2 = 16h1h 2
R R
(a) (b)
4g g (c) R 2 = 2h1h 2 (d) R 2 = h1h 2
R 2R JEE Main-12.04.2019, Shift-II
(c) (d)
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Ans. (b) : Given that, Ans. (c) : Given that,
Same speed of two particle = u Trajectory equation (y) = 2x – 9x2
Range of two particle = R g = 10 m/s2
Range of projectile motion, angle (θ0) = ?
u 2 sin 2θ velocity (v0) = ?
R= We know,
g
Standard equation of trajectory –
Height for angle θ–
gx 2
u 2 sin 2 θ y = x tan θ − 2
h1 = ....(i) 2v0 cos 2 θ0
2g
On comparing with equation y = 2x – 9x2, we get
Height for angle (90–θ),
u 2 sin 2 (90 − θ)
h2 = ....(ii) tan θ =
Perpendicular
=2
2g Base
multiply equation (i) and (ii), we get From figure,
u 2 sin 2 θ u 2 sin 2 (90 − θ)
h1 × h 2 = ×
2g 2g
So,
u 2 sin 2 θ u 2 cos 2 θ
= ×
2g 2g
u 4 sin 2 θ × cos 2 θ 4
= × cosθ0 =
1
4g 2 4
5
4u 4 sin 2 θ× cos 2 θ  1 
= θ0 = cos −1 
16g 2 
 5
1  4u 4 sin 2 θ × cos 2 θ  From equation, y = 2x – 9x2
=  
16  g2 tanθ = 2

g
1  2u 2 sin θ cos θ 
2
and =9
= 2v0 cos 2 θ0
2
 
16  g  10
2 =9
1  u 2 sin 2θ   1 
2
=  
2
2v 
16  g 
0 
 5
1 50
h1 × h2 = × R2 =9
16 2v 20
Hence, 25
R2 = 16 h1 × h2 v02 =
9
5
450. The trajectory of a projectile near the surface v0 = m / s
2 3
of the earth is given as y = 2x−9x . If it were
launched at an angle θ0 with speed v0 , then 451. The trajectory of a projectile in a vertical plane
2
is y = α x – β x , where α and β are constants
(Take, g =10ms−2)
and x and y are respectively the horizontal and
 1  5 −1 vertical distances of the projectile from the
(a) θ0 = sin −1   and v0 = 3 ms
 5 point of projection. The angle of projection θ
and the maximum height attained H are
 2  3 −1
(b) θ0 = cos −1   and v0 = 5 ms
respectively given by
 5 α2 α2
(a) tan −1 α, (b) tan −1 β,
 1  5 −1 4β 2β
(c) θ0 = cos −1   and v0 = 3 ms
 5 4α 2
β α
2
(c) tan −1 α, (d) tan −1   ,
 2  3 −1 β α β
(d) θ0 = sin −1   and v0 = 5 ms
 5 JEE Main-26.02.2021, Shift-II
JEE Main-12.04.2019, Shift-I AP EAMCET-2014
Ans. (a) : Given that, 2
 1 
Trajectory of particle (y) = αx – βx2 625 ×  
Where, x and y are constant =  2
maximum height = ? 20
Projection angle (θ) = ? 1
625 ×
Now, y = αx – βx2 2
=
differentiate both side w.r.t x, we get 20
dy  dy  312.5
= α − 2βx = 0 ∵ = 0 =
dx  dx  20
α = 2βx hmax = 15.62m
α Time taken to reach the maximum height–
x=
2β u sin θ
T=
For maximum height, g
h = αx – βx2
25 × sin 45º
2 =
α α 10
= α   − β 
 2β   2β  1
25 ×
 α2   α2 × β 
=  −  2 
=
10
(
1.414 ∵ 2 = 1.414
)
 2β   4β 
17.68
α2 α2 =
= − 10
2β 4β
= 1.77 sec
2α 2 − α 2 α 2 453. A helicopter is flying horizontally with a speed
= =
4β 4β v at an altitude h has to drop a food packet for
a man on the ground. What is the distance of
α2
h= helicopter from the man when the food packet
4β is dropped?
Trajectory projectile motion,
2ghv 2 + 1
gx 2 (a) (b) 2ghv 2 + h 2
y = x tan θ – h2
2u 2 ⋅ cos 2 θ
On comparing given equation, 2v 2 h 2gh
(c) + h2 (d) + h2
tan θ = α g v2
θ = tan–1 (α) JEE Main-31.08.2021, Shift-I
452. A player kicks a football with an initial speed Ans. (c) : Given that,
of 25 ms−1 at an angle of 45º from the ground. Speed of helicopter = v
What are the maximum height and the time Height of helicopter from ground = h
taken by the football to reach at the highest
point during motion ?
(Take, g = 10ms−2)
(a) hmax = 10m, T=2.5s
(b) hmax = 15.625m, T=3.54s
(c) hmax = 15.625m, T=1.77s
(d) hmax = 3.54 m, T=0.125s
Initial speed (u) = 25 m/s
angle = 45º
Maximum height (hmax) = ?
Time (t) = ? Component along x-axis
We know, From 2nd equation of motion,
u 2 sin 2 θ 1
maximum height (hmax) = R = uxT + a x T 2 (∵ ax = 0)
2g 2
R = uxT …..(i)
(25) 2 sin 2 45º Component along y- axis
=
2 × 10 From 2nd equation of motion,

1 Ans. (a) : As we know that,
h = uyT + gT 2 (∵ uy = 0)
2 u 2 sin 2θ
R=
1 2 g
h = gT
2 For maximum range (θ = 45°)
2h
= T2
R max = 4H [ R = 4H cot θ]
g R
= 25% = H
2h 4
T= …..(ii)
g
R:
Put the value of equation (ii) in equation (i) For maximum height (θ = 90°)
2h u2
R = ux (∵ ux = v) H max = ⇒ H ∝ u2
g 2g
2h 456. Two balls are projected from same place
R=v simultaneously. One ball is projected vertically
g
upwards and the other at an angle of 30º with
From figure, the horizontal. If these two reach the ground at
Applying Pythagoras theorem, the same time then the ratio of their initial
BC2 = h2 + R2 velocities is
2h (a) 2 : 3 (b) 2 :1
= h 2 + v2
g (c) 1: 3 (d) 1 : 2
v 2 2h
BC = h 2 + Ans. (d) :
g
454. A bomb is dropped by fighter plane flying
horizontally. To an observer sitting in the
plane, the trajectory of the bomb is a
(a) hyperbola
(b) parabola in the direction of motion of plane
(c) straight line vertically down the plane
(d) parabola in a direction opposite to the motion
of plane
JEE Main-26.08.2021, Shift-II We know that,
Ans. (c) : Relative velocity of bomb w.r.t. observer in 2u y
Time of flight =
plane = 0. g
When the bomb is released from the plane, its Where, uy = Vertical components of projectile
horizontal component of the velocity will remain the 2u A
same as the velocity of the plane. In vertical direction, TA = ....(i)
g
the bomb will accelerate because of the acceleration due
to gravity. Hence the bomb will move in a straight line 2u B cos 60o
TB = ....(ii)
vertically downwards with respect to the plane g
455. Assertion (A): When the range of a projectile is From equation (i) and (ii)
maximum, the maximum height reached is TA = T B
25% of its maximum range. 2u A 1 2u
= × B
Reason (R): The maximum height of a g 2 g
projectile is proportional to the square of the 2uA = uB
velocity of projection. uA 1
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the = ⇒ 1:2
uB 2
correct explanation of (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the 457. The Speed of a projectile at its maximum
correct explanation of (A) 3
height is times its initial speed. If the range
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false 2
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true of projectile is 'p' times the maximum height
AP EAMCET-25.04.2018, Shift-II attained by it, then the value of 'p' is
(a) 2 3 (b) 3 2 (a) 45 m (b) 30 m
(c) 3 (d) 4 3 (c) 22.5 m (d) 30 2 m
AP EAMCET-23.04.2019, Shift-II AP EAMCET-06.07.2022, Shift-I
Ans. (d) : Given, Ans. (c) : Given,
Range = 90 m, θ = 45°
3
UH = u u 2 sin 2θ
2 Range of the Projectile (R) =
R = pH g
Let u be the initial and θ is the angle of the projection Range is maximum when sin2θ = 1, θ = 45°
We know that speed at the maximum height,
u2
U H = u cos θ ∴ R max =
g
3
u = u cos θ u2
2 90 =
10
cosθ = cos30o
θ = 30o u = 900
u 2 sin 2θ u 2 sin 2 θ u = 30m / s
R= and H =
g 2g u 2 sin 2 θ
As, R = pH (Given) 2g
u 2 sin 2θ u 2 sin 2 θ  1 
2
=p (30) 2  
g 2g
H=  2  = 30 × 30 × 1
p 2 ×10 4 × 10
2sin θ .cos θ = sin 2 θ
2 H = 22.5 m
4 460. The equation for the trajectory of a projectile is
tanθ =
p  x x2 
4 y =  −  m. The velocity of projection of
So, p= o
⇒4 3  3 60 
tan 30 the projectile is
458. A ball is projected from ground into the air. At (Acceleration due to gravity = 10 ms– 2)
(
the height of 5 m, its velocity is v = 5iˆ + 5jˆ ) (a) 8 ms–1
–1
(b) 40 ms–1
ms–1. The maximum height reached by the ball (c) 16 ms (d) 20 ms–1
–2
is (Acceleration due to gravity = 10 ms ) AP EAMCET-06.07.2022, Shift-I
(a) 8.75 m (b) 5.50 m Ans. (d) : Given,
(c) 6.25 m (d) 10 m
 x x2 
AP EAMCET-07.07.2022, Shift-I y= − m ...(1)
Ans. (c) : Given,  3 60 
h = 5cm, ( )
v = 5iˆ + 5jˆ m / s The equation for the trajectory
gx 2
g = 10m/s 2
vx = 5m/s, vy = 5m/s y = x tan θ − ...(2)
By equation of motion, 2u 2 cos 2 θ
Compare equation (1) by (2)-
v 2y = u 2y − 2gh
Where, y = Horizontal component
u 2y = v 2y + 2gh x = vertical component
= 52 + 2 × 10 × 5 g = Gravity value
u 2y = 125 u = Initial velocity
θ = angle of inclination of the initial from horizontal
u 2y 125
Maximum height, Hmax = = = 6.25m axis
2g 2 × 10 x
Hmax = 6.25m x tan θ =
3
459. In a sports competition, a javelin is thrown at 1
an angle 45º, which recorded a range of 90 m. tan θ =
The maximum height reached by the javelin is 3
(Neglect air resistance and acceleration due to θ = 300
gravity = 10 ms– 2)
gx 2 x2 Ans. (d) : Given data,
And = Speed (u) = 50 ms–1
2u cos θ 60
2 2
Angle (θ) = 60o

1 2cos 2 θ 2 × cos 2 300
= = Hmax = ?
u2 60g 60 ×10 We know that, maximum height of projectile motion
2
 3 u 2 sin 2 θ
2 ×   Hmax =
1  2  2×3 2g
= =
50 × 50 ( sin 60o )
2
u 2
60 × 10 4 × 60 × 10
4 × 60 × 10 Hmax =
u =
2
= 2 × 20 × 10 2 × 10
2×3 2
u2 = 400 ⇒ u = 20 m/s  3
2500 ×  
461. In the projectile motion of an object, the object H max =  2  ⇒ H = 2500 × 3
max
reaches its maximum height where its speed is 20 4 × 20
half of initial speed. Then the ratio between 750
range and maximum height of projectile is– H max =
8
3 Hmax = 93.75m
(a) 4 3 (b)
4 463. A projectile is fired with a velocity u at angle θ
4 2 with the ground surface. During the motion at
(c) (d) any time it is making an angle α with the
3 3 ground surface. The speed of particle at this
AP EAMCET-08.07.2022, Shift-II time will be
Ans. (c) : Given as, (a) u cos θ sec α (b) u cos θ.tan α
1 (c) u 2 cos 2 α sin 2 α (d) u sin θ.sin α
UH = u
2 JIPMER-2015
R Ans. (a):
=? Horizontal velocity at initial point,
H
Let u be the initial speed and θ is the angle of the ux = ucosθ [At projection angle = θ]
projection Horizontal velocity at final point,
We know that speed at the maximum height , vx = vcosα [At motion angle = α ]
UH = u cosθ ∵ Horizontal component of velocity is always same
ux = vx
1
u = u cos θ u cosθ = v cosα
2
u cos θ
cosθ = cos60o v=
θ = 60 o cos α
v = ucosθ. secα
464. A ball is thrown vertically upwards. Which of
u 2 sin 2θ u 2 sin 2 θ the following graph represent v – t graph of the
So, R= and H =
g 2g ball during its flight? (air resistance is
neglected)
R u 2 2sin θ cos θ 2g
= × 2
H g u sin θ× sin θ
R 4 4
= ⇒
H tanθ tan 60o
R 4
=
H 3
or R : H = 4 : 3
462. A projectile with speed 50 ms-1 is thrown at an
angle of 60º with the horizontal. The maximum
height that can be reached is
(acceleration due to gravity = 10 ms-2)
(a) 90.75 m (b) 70.00 m
(c) 85.00 m (d) 93.75 m
466. For a projectile fired at an angle θ with the
horizontal, the maximum height is:
(a) Directly proportional to θ
(b) Directly proportional to sin2 θ
(c) Directly proportional to sin θ
(d) Directly proportional to cos θ
Ans. (b) : We know that,
Maximum height of projectile motion
u 2 sin 2θ
H=
2g
H ∝ sin θ2
Hence, the maximum height is directly proportional to

sin2θ.
467. Two projectiles A and B are projected with the
AP EAMCET-23.09.2020, Shift-II same initial speed. A is launched at an angle φ
Ans. (d) : with the horizontal and B at an angle φ with the
vertical. If A has a range R1 and B has a range
R2, then
(a) R1 = 2R2 (b) R1 = 0.5R2
(c) R1 = R2 (d) R1 = 0.25R2
Ans. (c):
In the positive region the velocity decrease linearly,
during rises and in the negative region velocity increase
linearly during falls and the direction is opposite to each
other during rise and fall, hence fall is shown in the
negative region. Hence, the correct option is (d).
465. Range of a particle projected with an initial
velocity u = 20 2 m.s–1 at θ = 45° is
(a) 110 m (b) 25 m We know that, Range of projectile motion is
(c) 55 m (d) 80 m u 2 sin 2θ
AP EAMCET-25.09.2020, Shift-II R=
g
Ans. (d) : Given,
θ = 45o Range for projectile A
u 2 sin 2φ
u = 20 2 m/s RA = .....(i)
g
Range for projectile B
u 2 sin 2 ( 90o − φ )
RB =
g
u sin (180o − 2φ )
2
RB =
g
u sin 2φ
2
RB = ....(ii)
u 2 sin 2θ g
Range (R) =
g From equation (i) and (ii)
R A = RB
( 20 2 ) sin (2 × 45 )
2
o
or R1 = R2
R=
10 468. A projectile has a speed of 6 m. s–1 at its
400 × 2 × sin 90o maximum height. If its total time of flight is 8
R= seconds the horizontal range is _____
10 (a) 12 m (b) 24 m
400 × 2 × 1 (c) 36 m (d) 48 m
R= = 80m
10 AP EAMCET-24.09.2020, Shift-II
Ans. (d) : Given, For particle C, θ = 60°
Horizontal velocity (ux) = ucosθ = 6 m/s ....(i) u 2 sin 2 × 60° u 2 sin120°
& Time of flight = 8 sec. R60° = =
g g
We know that,
2u sin θ u2 3
Time of flight ( T ) = R60° =
g 2g
8 × 10 Hence, R30° = R60°, But R45° is not equal with then
∴ u sin θ =
2 R A = RC < RB
Vertical velocity (uy) = u sinθ = 40 ....(ii) 470. The equation of motion of a projectile is y = ax
u sin 2θ 2
− bx2, where a, b are constants. Match the
Horizontal range Rx =
g column- I with column-II
2u 2 sin θ cos θ Column – I Column-II
Rx =
g (i) The initial velocity a
(A)
2 × ( u sin θ ) × ( u cos θ ) of projection b
Rx =
g (ii) The horizontal 2
From equation (i) and (ii) range of projectile (B) a
bg
2 × 40 × 6
Rx = (iii) The maximum
10 a2
height attained by (C)
Rx = 48m 4b
469. Three particles A, B and C projected from the projectile
same point with the same initial speeds making (iv) The time of flight g( l + a 2 )
angles 30°, 45° and 60° respectively with the of projectile (D)
horizontal. Which of the following statement is 2b
correct? option
(a) A, B and C have unequal ranges
i ii iii iv
(b) Ranges of A and C are equal and less than
that of B. (a) A B C D
(c) Ranges of A and C are equal and greater than (b) D A B C
that of B. (c) D A C B
(d) A, B and C have equal range (d) A D C B
AP EAMCET (Medical)-07.10.2020, Shift-I AP EAMCET-25.04.2017, Shift-I
Ans. (b) : Given, projection angle, 30o, 45o and 60o of
three particles A, B and C. Ans. (c) :
As we know that, g(l + a)2
(i) The initial velocity of Projection =
u sin 2θ
2
2b
Range (R) =
g a
(ii) The horizontal range of projectile =
For particle A, θ = 30° b
u 2 sin 2θ a2
R 30o = (iii) The max. height attained by projectile =
g 4b
u 2 sin(2 × 30o )
R 30o = (iv) The time of flight of projectile = a
2
g bg
u 2 sin 60o
R 30o = 471. A body is projected at an angle θ so that its
g
range is maximum. If T is the time of flight,
u2 3 then the value of maximum range is
R 30o =
2g (acceleration due to gravity = g)
For particle B, θ = 45° g 2T gT
(a) (b)
u 2 sin (2 × 45o ) u 2 sin 90° 2 2
R 45o = =
g g gT 2 g 2T 2
2 (c) (d)
u 2 2
R45° =
g AP EAMCET -2014
Ans. (c) : We know that, range of projectile motion– 473. The range of a projectile is 100m. Its kinetic
u sin 2θ 2 energy will be maximum after covering a
Range (R) = distance of:
g
(a) 25m (b) 50m
For maximum range, θ = 45° (c) 75m (d) 100m
u2 AP EAMCET-20.08.2021, Shift-I
∴ Rmax = ....(i)
g Ans. (d) :
2u sin θ 2u × sin 45°
Time of flight T = =
g g
2u 2u
T= ⇒T =
2.g g
gT
u=
2
gT
Put u = in equation (i)
2 Given, Range of a projectile motion (R) = 100 m
u 2 sin 2θ
2 2
gT
Then, R max = ∵ R=
2g g
gT 2 For maximum Range, θ = 45º
R max =
2 u 2 sin 2 × 45º
Rmax =
472. A body projected from the ground reaches a g
point X in its path after 3 seconds and from
there it reaches the ground after further 6 u sin 90º u 2
2
Rmax = =
seconds. The vertical distance of the point 'X' g g
from the ground is (acceleration due to gravity 2
u = Rmax. g
= 10 ms–2) We know that,
(a) 30 m (b) 60 m
1
(c) 80 m (d) 90 m Kinetic energy (K.E.) = mu2
AP EAMCET -2016 2
Ans. (d) : 1
K.E. = m.Rmax.g
2
K.E. ∝ Rmax
Hence, the kinetic energy will be maximum after the
distance covered is the range (100 m).
474. When a ball is thrown with a velocity of 50
m.s−1 at an angle 30o with the horizontal, it
remains in the air for ........ second. (take =
10m.s–2)
(a) 5 (b) 2.5
Total flight Time (T) = 6 + 3 = 9 sec, g = 10ms–2 (c) 1.25 (d) 0.625
As we know that, time of flight is, AP EAMCET-19.08.2021, Shift-I
2u sin θ Ans. (a) : Given,
T=
g Angle of projection (θ) = 30o
Tg 9 × 10 Initial velocity (u) = 50 m/s
u sin θ = =
2 2 g = 10 m/s2
uy = usinθ = 45 m/s 2u sin θ
Time of flight (T) =
1 2 g
s = ut + at
2 2 × 50 × sin 30o
∴ Vertical distance is, T =
10
1 2 1
h = uyt + gt = 45 × 3 − ×10 (3) 2
100 × 1
2 2 T=
20
(∵ Vertical distance, g is negative)
h = 135 − 45 ⇒ h = 90 m T = 5second

475. From the top of a tower 19.6 m high a ball is A B C D
thrown horizontally. If the line joining the (a) ii iii iv i
point of projection to the point where it hits the
(b) iii iv i ii
ground makes an angle of 45º with the
horizontal, then the initial velocity of the ball is (c) iv i ii iii
–––––. (d) iv i iii ii
(a) 9.8 m.s–1 (b) 4.9 m.s–1 AP EAMCET-03.09.2021, Shift-I
–1
(c) 14.7 m.s (d) 2.8 m.s–1 Ans. (a) :
Ans. (a) : Given, Column-I Column-II
h = 19.6 m, θ = 45º v1 + v 2
vav (average velocity) over any time-
2
interval
v0
uav (average speed) over the total time of
2
its flight
Tascent v0
g
In ∆ ABC, Tdescent v0
AB g
tan θ =
BC 477. A particle of mass 'm' is projected with a
h velocity 'u' making an angle 'θ' with the
= tan 45o (∆ABC)
x horizontal. The magnitude of angular
h momentum of the projectile about the point of
=1 ⇒ x = h projection when the particle is at its maximum
x
x = 19.6 m height is ––––
By equation of motion, mu sin 2 θ cos θ
(a) 0 (b)
1 2g
h = ut + gt2
2 2mu 2 cos 2 θ sin θ mu 3 sin 2 θ cos θ
1 2 (c) (d)
h= gt (For u = 0) g 2g
2
2h 2 × 19.6
∴ Flight time t = = = 2sec Ans. (d) : Velocity at maximum height , vx = u cos θ
g 9.8
Hence, initial velocity, u 2 sin 2 θ
Maximum height, H max =
x 19.6 2g
u= = = 9.8m / sec
t 2 Angular momentum about point of projection,
476. For a body projected vertically upwards with a L = m(vx × Hmax)
velocity v0 from the ground, match the
m × u cos θ× u 2 sin 2 θ
following? L=
Column-I Column-II 2g
(A) ν av (Average ν mu sin θ cos θ
3 2
(i) 0 L=
velocity) g 2g
(B) uav (Average v1 + v 2 478. A projectile of mass 1 kg is projected with a
speed) (ii) over any speed of 10 m/s at an angle of 60o from the
2
time-interval horizontal when projectile is at its highest
point, its magnitude of angular momentum
(C) Tascent ν0
(iii) over the total (about point of projection)
2
time of its flight 75 75
(a) Nm/s (b) Nm/s
(D) Tdescent ν0 2 4
(iv) (c) 75 Nm/s (d) 150 Nm/s
g
JIPMER-2019
Ans. (b) : 480. A particle is projected at an angle of 30o from
the horizontal with a speed of 10 m/s on the
earth. It's time of flight, range, velocity of
impact are respectively T, R, V. If this
projectile is projected on the moon then its time
of flight, range and velocity of impact is
(assume gravitational field on moon is g/6 m/s2)
(a) 6T, 6R, 6V (b) 6T, 6R, V
(c) T, R, V (d) T, 6R, 6V
The magnitude of angular momentum of the projective JIPMER-2019
about the origin at the highest point is Ans. (b) : On Earth,
L = mrv = mHmaxucosθ 2u sin θ
u 2sin 2θ Time of flight (T) =
H= g
2g
u 2 sin 2 θ
3 2 3 2
mu sin θ cos θ 1 × (10) × sin 60° cos 60° Range of flight (R) =
L= = g
2g 2 × 10
In moon,
2
(1) (10)3  3  1 2u sin θ
= ×  × Time of flight, (T ') = = 6T

2 × 10  2  2  g/6
75 u 2 sin 2θ
= N- m/sec Range of flight (R ') = = 6R
4 g/6
479. Two projectiles A and B are thrown from the The impact velocity is the velocity of an object when it
same point with velocities ν and (0.5)ν hits ground or another object.
respectively. If B was thrown at an angle 45° Velocity of impact on earth = Velocity of impact on
with the horizontal, find the angle with which moon
A was projected, if it is known that both A and
v = v'
B have equal ranges?
1 1 1 481. If three objects are thrown with velocity
(a) sin −1   (b) sin −1  
4 2 4 2gH gH
, 2gH , , then find the ratio of
1 −1  1  3 3
−1  1 
(c) sin   (d) 2 sin   their maximum heights
2 8 4
(a) 2 : 6 : 1 (b) 2 : 5 :3
Kerala CEE 2020 (c) 2 : 4 : 7 (d) 3 : 7 : 4
JIPMER-2019
Ans. (b) : Given, vA = v, vB = 0.5v, θB = 45 , θA = ?
o
We know that Ans. (a) :

v sin 2θ
2
u 2 sin 2θ
Range of Projective (R) = So, Hmax =
g 2g
v 2 sin 2θ 0.25v 2 sin 90o Hmax ∝ u2
RA = and R B =
g g H1 : H2 : H3 = u12 : u 22 : u 32
According to question Both range are equal, Put the values of u1, u2 and u3
RA= RB H1 : H2 : H3
v 2 sin 2θ 0.25v2 sin 90o 2gH gH
= = : 2gH :
g g 3 3
2 2
v sin2θ = 0.25v =2:6:1
sin2θ = 0.25
482. What is the range of a projection thrown with
1 velocity 98 m/s with angle 30o from horizontal?
sin2θ =
4
(a) 490 3 m (b) 245 3 m
1 1 1
2θ = sin–1   ⇒ θ = sin–1   (c) 980 3 m (d) 100 m
4 2 4
JIPMER-2018
Ans. (a) : 484. A projectile is thrown with a velocity of
u sin 2θ
2 10 2ms -1 at an angle of 45° with the horizontal.
Range (R) = The time interval between the moments when
g
the speeds are 125ms -1 is (g = 10 ms–2)
98 × 98 × sin 60o (a) 0.5 s (b) 1.5 s
R=
9.8 (c) 2 s (d) 1.0 s
10 × 98 × 3
R= Ans. (d) :
2
R = 5 × 98 3
R = 490 3 m
483. The ratio of minimum kinetic energies of two
projectiles of same mass is 4:1 and the ratio of
maximum height attained by them is 4 : 1.
Then the ratio of their ranges is______
(a) 2 : 1 (b) 8 : 1
(c) 16 : 1 (d) 4 : 1
AP EAMCET-25.04.2017, Shift-I Given,
Ans. (d) : Given u =10 2 ms −1
m1 = m2 = m θ = 45o
K.E1 4 H1 4 v = 125 m / s
= , =
K.E 2 1 H2 1 2vsin α
T=
K.E1 4 g
=
K.E 2 1 v cosα = ucosθ = u cos45o
1
1 125 cos α =10 2 ×
mu12 2
2 4
= , u1 = 2u 2
1 2 1 10
mu 2 cos α =
2 125
u 2 sin 2 θ
Max Height ( H ) =
2g
H1 4
∵ =
H2 1
5
u12 sin 2 θ1 4 sin α =
= 125
u 2 2 sin 2 θ2 1
2u sin α 2 × 125 5
4u 2 2 sin 2 θ1 4 T= , T= × =1sec.
= g 10 125
u 2 2 sin 2 θ2 1 485. Two bodies are projected from points (0,0) and
sinθ1 = sinθ2 ( )
3 - 1,0 with velocities 10 ms–1 and v ms–1
θ1 = θ2 respectively, as shown in the figure. The time
Hence, after which they collide in space is _______
R 1 u12 sin 2θ1
=
R 2 u 2 2 sin 2θ2
R 1 4u 2 2 sin 2θ1
= [∵ θ1 = θ2 ]
R 2 u 2 2 sin 2θ2
R1 4
=
R2 1 (a) 0.8 s (b) 0.6 s
(c) 0.4 s (d) 0.2 s
R1 : R 2 = 4 :1
Ans. (d) : Ans. (a) : Given that,
Initial velocity = (10iɵ + pɵj)
p
tanθ =
10
1
H max = R,
2
u sin θ 1 u 2 sin 2θ
2 2
=
2g 2 g
Given, sin2θ = sin2θ
For particle – I sin2θ = 2sinθ cosθ
u = 10 m/s tanθ = 2
p
3 =2
u x = 10cos 30o =10 × = 5 3 m/s 10
2
1 p = 20
u y = 10sin 30o =10 × = 5 m/s
2 487. A projectile is thrown from the surface of
For particle –II ground on Earth with velocity 16 m/s at an
angle of 75o from the vertical. The projectile
u′ = v would be able to cover, approximately a
v v horizontal distance (in meters)
u′y = vcos45o = , u x = v sin 45 =
' o
2 2 (a) 13 (b) 17
In particles collide, (x, y) co-ordinates at time ‘t’ for (c) 15 (d) 21
both particle is equal. AMU-2007
y – co-ordinates, Ans. (a) : Given that,
u = 16 m/s
1
y1 = u y t − gt 2 φ = 75°, θ = 90 – φ = 90 – 75 = 15°
2
u 2 sin 2θ
1 2 R=
y2 = uyt − gt g
2
1 2 1 16 ×16 × sin ( 2 ×15 )
y1 = y2 ⇒ uyt − gt = u′yt − gt 2 R=
2 2 10
′
uy = u y 256 × sin ( 30 )
R=
v 10
5 m/s = ⇒ v =5 2 m / s 256 × 1/ 2
2 R=
x – co-ordinates, 10
128
x1 = u x t, x 2 = u'x t + 3 − 1 = = 12.8 ≃13m
10
x1 = x2, uxt = ux′t + 3–1 488. Two seconds after projection, a projectile is
moving at 30º above the horizontal, after one
v 5 2t
5 3t = t + 3 −1 = + 3 −1 more second it is moving horizontally. The
2 2 initial speed of the projectile is (g = 10 ms–2)
( )
t 5 3 − 5 = 3 −1 (a) 10 m s–1 (b) 10 3 m s–1
(c) 20 m s–1 (d) 20 3 m s–1
3 −1 3 −1 1 AMU-2018
t= = = = 0.2sec
5 3 − 5 5( 3 − 1) 5 Ans. (d) :
486. A body is projected into vertical X-Y plane
with X-axis along horizontal and Y-axis along
(
vertical with an initial velocity 10iˆ + pjɵ .If the)
maximum height reached by the body is 50%
of its range, then the value of p is
(a) 20 (b) 10
(c) 5 (d) 2
As given that that after 3s of projection the projectile is p2
moving horizontal. H= ....(ii)
4q
So,
u sin θ p 2 u 2 sin 2 θ
t= =3 H= =
g 4q 2g
u sinθ = 3g = 3 × 10 = 30 ....(i) p2g
Horizontal component of velocity always remains same, u sin θ =
2q
so-
ucosθ = vcos30o 2u sin θ
T= ....(ii)
g
v× 3 3
u cos θ = = v Putting value of u sinθ in equation (iii)
2 2
For vertical motion of projectile from point 0 to A. 2 p2g
T=
vsin30o = usinθ − gt g 2q
v
= 30 − 10 × 2 2p 2 2
2 T= =p
qg qg
v = 20 m/s
∵ ucosθ = vcos30o 490. A projectile is thrown with an initial velocity of
3 V = (piˆ + aj)m/s
ˆ . If the range of the projectile is
u cos θ = 20 × =10 3 ....(ii) double the maximum height reached by it, then
2
From equation (i) and (ii), we get (a) a = 2q (b) a = 4p
(c) a = 2p (d) a = p
u sin θ 30
= AMU-2011
u cos θ 10 3
Ans. (c) : Given,
tanθ = 3 ⇒ θ = 60o V = (piˆ + aj)
ˆ
From equation (ii),
let angle of projection = θ
ucosθ = 10 3
V
u × cos60o = 10 3 tan θ = y
VX
1
u × =10 3 a
2 tan θ =   ....(i)
u = 20 3 m / s p
given that R = 2H
489. The expression of the trajectory of a projectile
is given as u 2 sin 2θ u 2 sin 2 θ
= ×2
y = px – qx2 g 2g
Where y and x are respectively the vertical and 2u 2 sin θ cos θ u 2 sin 2 θ
horizontal displacements, and p and q are = ×2
g 2g
constants. The time of flight of the projectile is
cos θ 1
p2 p2 =
(a) (b) sin θ 2
4q 2q
1
2p 2 cotθ =
(c) (d) p 2
qg qg tanθ = 2 .....(ii)
AMU-2016 From equation (i) and (ii), we get-
Ans. (d) : y = px − qx2 ....(i) a
=2
dy p
=0 [ max.height ] a = 2p
dx
p − 2qx = 0 491. A ball of mass m is projected upward with a
speed v0. The speed at a height h is
p
x= (Neglecting air resistance)
2q (a) independent of angle and direction of
Putting value of x in equation (i), projection
2 (b) independent of mass, angle and the direction
p  p  of projection
y max = H = p ⋅ − q  
2q  
2q (c) dependent on the direction of projection

(d) dependent on the shape, size and mass of the 493. A ball is thrown vertically upward from the
ball and angle of projection ground with a speed of 25.2 m/s. The ball will
(e) dependent on mass of the ball but reach the highest point of its journey in
independent of the angle and direction of (a) 5.14 s (b) 3.57 s
projection (c) 2.57 s (d) 1.29 s
NDA (II) 2016
Kerala CEE-2019
Ans. (c) : u = 25.2 m/s
Ans. (c) : for vertical upward direction.
u 2 25.2 × 25.2
H= = = 32.4 m
2g 2 × 9.8
u 25.2
and t= =
g 9.8
t = 2.57s
If a ball of mass m and speed vo is thrown upward, 494. Consider the motion of a particle described by
then speed at height h is- x = a cos t, y = a sin t and z = t. The trajectory
v2=u2–2gh traced by the particle as a function of time is
v = v 0 sin θ – 2gh
2 2 2 (a) Helix (b) Circular
(c) Elliptical (d) Straight line
So, the speed depend on the direction of projection. TS EAMCET (Engg.)-2017
492. An object of mass 2 m is projected with a speed Ans. (a) : Given, x = a cost, y = a sin t, z = t
3
of 100 ms–1 at an angle θ = sin -1   to the
5
horizontal. At the highest point, the object
breaks into two pieces of same mass m and the
first one comes to rest. The distance between
the point of projection and the point of landing
of the bigger piece (in metre) is (Given, g = 10
ms–2) x2 + y2 = a2cos2 t + a2 sin2t
(a) 3840 (b) 1280 = a2 (cos2t + sin2 t)
(c) 1440 (d) 960 x + y = a2 is a circular equation
2 2
EAMCET-2007 Then,
Ans. (c): Horizontal range of the abject fired, In one revaluation the particle move a distance
of 1 unit along z-axis,
u 2 sin 2θ z=t
R=
g dz
=1
At the highest point, when object is exploded into two dt
equal masses and one comes to rest, then Hence, the trajectory traced by the particle as a function
by law of conservation of momentum of time is helix.
2mu cosθ = m (0) + mv 495. A body is projected up a smooth inclined plane
or v = 2u cosθ of length 20 2 m from point A as shown in the
It means, the horizontal velocity becomes double at the figure. The top B of the inclined plane is
highest point, hence it will cover double the distance connected to a well of diameter 40 m. If the
during the remaining flight. body just manages to cross the well then the
∴ Total horizontal range of the other part velocity of projection is
(Acceleration due to gravity, g = 10 ms–2)
R 3R
R′ = +R=
2 2
3 u 2 sin 2θ 3 (100 ) × 2sin θ cos θ
2
= = ×
2 g 2 g
3 4  3
(100 )  If sin θ = 5 
2
×2× ×
3 5 5
= ×  
2 10  cos θ = 4 
 
 5 
= 1440 m
(a) 40 ms–1 (b) 40 2 ms–1 Ans. (d) :
(c) 20 ms–1 (d) 20 2 ms–1
AP EAMCET (22.04.2019) Shift-II
Ans. (d): According the question,
If particle is projected with velocity v0 from origin in

X–direction
So, initial velocity = v0, final velocity = 0
Deceleration a = –αx2
Let distance covered by the particle be d.
a = –αx2
dv
Or = −αx 2
In ∆ABC, dt
h  dx dx 
= cos 45o ∵ v = ⇒ dt = 
20 2  dt v 
 1  dv
h = 20 2  Now, = −αx 2
 dx / v
 2
vdv
h = 20 m = −αx 2
dx
From third equation of the motion,
vdv = −αx 2 dx
v 2 = u 2 + 2gh
Now, integrating with limit v0 to 0 and from 0 to d.
v = 2gh (∵ u = 0 )
(−αx 2 )dx
0 d
∫ v0
vdv = ∫
0
v= 2 × 10 × 20 = 20 m/s
 v2   3
0 d
Net energy at a point B,   = −α  x 
2 3
1 1   v0  0
mv 2 + mgh = m ( 20 ) + m × 10 × 20
2
2 2 v2  d3 
0 − 0 = −α  − 0
= m (200 + 200) 2 3 
 
= 400 m
v 20 αd 3
Net energy at point D to cross the well, =
2 3
1
E D = mv D2 3v02
2 d3 =
1 2α
So, mv 2D = 400 m 1
2  3v 20  3
d =  
v D = 20 2 ms −1  2α 
 
496. A particle is projected with velocity v0 along X- 497. A body is projected vertically upwards with a
axis. The deceleration on the particle is velocity of 10 ms–1 and another body is
proportional to the square of the distance from projected simultaneously from the same point
the origin i.e, a = αx2 the distance at which the π
with a velocity of 20 ms–1 at an angle of with
particle stops is 6
1 the horizontal. The distance between the two
3v 0  3v  3 bodies after one second from the time of
(a) (b)  0 
2α  2α  projection is (Acceleration due to gravity is 10
1 ms–2)
2
2v 0  3v 
2 3
(a) 10 m (b) 10 3m
(c) (d)  0 
3α  2α  (c) 20 m (d) 20 3m
CG PET- 2008 AP EAMCET(Medical)-2016
Ans. (b) : Given that, 1 2
Projectile velocity of body A, vA = 10 m/sec s = ut – gt ____ ( i )
2
Projectile velocity of body B, vB = 20 m/sec ∵ u = vsinθ __________(ii)
π θ=30°
Angle, θ = = 30o Given, u = 100 m/s.
6 t = 5 sec, g = 10 m/s2
From eq. (ii), u = v sin θ
u = v × sin 30o
1
u = 100× = 50m/s
2
For height of the cliff,
Vertical velocity of A = 10 sin 90° s=H
vAY = 10 m/sec 1
From eq. (i), H = ut – gt 2
Horizontal velocity 2
vAx = vA cos 90o 1
H = v sin θ × t – g ⋅ t 2
= 10 × 0 2
vAx = 0 1
= 50 × 5 − × 10 × 52
Distance = d1 2
= 125 m
Vertical velocity of body B, vBy = 20 sin 30o
499. Particle A is released from a point P on a
= 10 m/sec. smooth inclined plane. Which makes an angle
height of both projectile body is same . α with the horizontal. Simultaneously from P
Horizontal velocity of body B, vBx = vB cos θ another particle B is projected in the same
= 20 cos 30o direction, with an initial velocity u at an angle
β with the horizontal. If both A and B meet
3 again on the inclined plane. α and β are related
= 20
2 as______
v Bx = 10 3 m/sec
Distance = d2
Total distance, d = d1 + d2
= 0 + 10 3
= 10 3
498. A ball is projected at a cliff of height H with an
initial speed of 100 m/s at an angle 30º above π π
(a) α + β = (b) α + β =
the horizontal. The ball hits the point A on the 4 6
cliff after 5s. The height of the cliff is: π π
(c) α+β = (d) α+β =
(Assume g = 10 m/s2) 2 3
AP EAMCET (Medical)-05.10.2021, Shift-I
Ans. (c) :
(a) 50 m (b) 100 m

(c) 125 m (d) 150 m
TS EAMCET 29.09.2020, Shift-II Consider motion of B along the plane,
Ans. (c) : Initial velocity = u cos (α + β) and acceleration = g sin
α
Using second equation of motion along the inclined
plane, (for particle B)
1
∴ OP = u cos(α + β) × t + g sin αt2…..(1)
2
For motion of particle A along the plane,
Initial velocity = 0
Acceleration = g sin α
To get the height of the cliff, use the equation of Using second equation of motion along the inclined
velocity– plane, (for particle A)
1 As we know horizontal component of velocity will not
∴ OP = g sinαt2 …………(2) change, ux = vx
2
From Equation (1) and (2), we get x = ux × t = u cos 30° × t
ut cos (α + β) = 0
3
π x = 20 × × 0.1 = 3
so, either t = 0 or α + β = 2
2
Thus, the condition for the particles to collide is 1
y = uy t + a y t2
π 2
α+β =
2 1
y = u sin 30 × t – gt2 (∵ ay = –g)
500. A ball is thrown at a speed of 20 m/s at an angle 2
o
of 30 with the horizontal. The maximum 1 1
height reached by the ball is (use g = 10m/s2) y = 20 × × 0.1 – × 10 × 0.12
(a) 2 m (b) 3 m 2 2
(c) 4 m (d) 5 m 1 19
y = 1– =
TS EAMCET (Engg.)-2017 20 20
Ans. (d) : Given data, Assume the angle between the displacement vector and
the horizontal after time 0.1 sec is θ
y 19 1
tan θ = = ×
x 20 3
19
tan θ =
20 3
Initial speed, u = 20 m/s 502. A body is thrown horizontally from the top of a
θ = 30° tower of 5 m height. It touches the ground at a
According the formula distance of 10 m from the foot of the tower. The
u 2 sin 2 θ initial velocity of the body is
The maximum height, H max =
2g (a) 2.5 ms–1 (b) 5 ms–1
–1
(c) 10 ms (d) 20 ms–1
20× 20(sin 30°)
2
H max = [∴ g = 10m/s2] EAMCET-2000

2×10 Ans. (c) :
1 1
20× 20× ×
H max = 2 2
20
Hmax = 5m
501. A bullet is fired at time t = 0 with velocity 20
m/s and at an initial angle of 30º with the
horizontal. The tan angle between the
displacement vector and the horizontal after
time 0.1 s is. Given, Height (H) = 5 m, Range (R) = 10 m
(Assume g = 10 m/s ) 2 For vertical direction,
38 19 uy = 0, a = g m/s2, H = 5 m
(a) (b) 1
20 3 20 3 H = uyt + at 2
2
19 19 3 1
(c) (d) H = 0 + × g × t2
20 20 2
TS EAMCET 19.07.2022, Shift-II
2H 2×5
Ans. (b) : : Initially bullet was at the origin. t= = (∵ g = 10 m/s2)
We have to find out x and y co-ordinate of the bullet g 10
after 0.1 sec. t = 1 sec
For horizontal direction,
ux = u, R = 10 m, a = 0, t = 1 sec
1
R = u x t + at 2
2
10 = uxt + 0
10 = u × 1
u = 10 m/s

Pi + K.E i = Pf + K.E f
(e) Circular Motion : Uniform 1 1
Circular Motion, Dynamic 0 + mv 2min = mg ( L + L ) + mv max
2
2 2
Circular Motion 1 1
mv min = 2mgL + m.( Lg )
2
503. If a particle tied to the end of string is set in 2 2

circular motion then the tension of the string is v 2min = 5gL
(a) always parallel to the velocity of the particle
v min = 5gL
(b) always perpendicular to the velocity of the
particle So, we can say that minimum velocity at lowest point is
(c) perpendicular to the velocity of the particle free from mass of the stone.
only at one instant 505. A car is moving on a circular level road of
(d) parallel to the velocity of the particle only at curvature 300 m. If the coefficient of friction is
one instant 0.3 and acceleration due to gravity 10 ms–2, the
EAMCET-1996 maximum speed that car can have is
Ans. (b) : If a particle tied to the end of a string is set in (a) 30 kmh–1 (b) 81 kmh–1
–1
circular motion then the tension of the string is always (c) 108 kmh (d) 162 kmh–1
perpendicular to the velocity of the particle because the EAMCET-1999
tension force act towards the center and velocity Ans. (c) : Given,
towards the tangent of the circle. Curvature (r) = 300 m
Coefficient of friction (µ) = 0.3
Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 10 m / sec2
For maximum speed of car,
Centripetal force = Frictional force
mv 2max
= µmg
r
504. A stone tied to a string is rotated in a vertical v 2max = µrg
circle. The minimum speed with which the
string has to be rotated vmax = µrg
(a) decreases with increasing mass of the stone
(b) is independent of the mass of the stone vmax = 0.3 × 300 ×10
(c) decreases with increasing in length of the v = 900
max
string
(d) is independent of the length of the string 18
vmax = 30 m / sec = 30 × km / h
EAMCET-1998 5
EAMCET 21.09.2020 (shift-I) vmax = 108 km / h
UPCPMT - 2002 506. A body is thrown vertically upwards with an
BC ECE - 2012 initial velocity u reaches maximum height in 6
Ans. (b) : The stone is rotating in vertical circle of sec. The ratio of distance travelled by the body
radius L. in the first and seventh second is
(a) 1 : 1 (b) 11 : 1
(c) 1 : 2 (d) 1 : 11
EAMCET-2000
Ans. (b) : Velocity becomes zero after 6 sec.
We know that,
v = u + at
0 = u + 6(–g)
0 = u– (10×6)
u = 60 m/sec
Distance in nth second is given by,
So, At the highest point, tension of the string is zero. a
mg = Fc s n = u + ( 2n – 1)
2
v 2max For, n=1
∴ mg = m
L  10 
s1 = 60 –   (1)
v max = gL
2
 2
Apply law of conservation of energy, s1 = 60 – 5 = 55m
For, n=7 509. A body is tied with a string and is given a
 10  circular motion with velocity v in radius r. The
s 7 = 60 –   ×13 magnitude of the acceleration is
 2
s7 = – 5 m (a) v/r (b) v2/r
The negative sign indicates the body is moving in (c) v/r2 (d) v2/r2
downward direction. DCE-2009
Ratio of the distance travelled between 1st and 7th Ans. (b) : When a body is tied with a string and is given
s 55
Second 1 = = 11:1 a circular motion with velocity v in radius r then the
s2 5
v2
507. A body of mass M kg is on the top point of a magnitude of acceleration is .
r
smooth hemisphere of radius 5 m. It is released
to slide down the surface of the hemisphere. It 510. A block of mass M at the end of the string is
leaves the surface when velocity is 5 ms–1. At whirled round a vertical circle of radius R. The
this instant the angle made by the radius vector critical speed of the block at the top of the
of the body with the vertical is (acceleration swing is
due to gravity = 10 ms–2)
(a) (R/g)1/2 (b) g/R
(a) 30º (b) 45º
(c) 60º (d) 90º (c) M/Rg (d) (Rg)1/2
EAMCET-2002 DCE-2009
Ans. (c) : Given, mass = M kg, radius (R) = 5 m, J & K CET - 1999
velocity (v) = 5 m/sec, g = 10 m/sec2 Manipur UGET - 2011
Ans. (d) :
Body can leave surface of hemisphere if there is no

reaction force i.e. N = 0
Mv2 v2
Mg cos θ = ⇒ cos θ =
R gR
5× 5 1
cos θ = ⇒ cos θ =
10 × 5 2
θ = 60o
508. A bucket filled with water is tied to a rope of The block is rotating in circular path of radius R.
length 0.5 m and is rotated in a circular path in So, at the highest point tension of the string is zero.
vertical plane. The least velocity it should have
at the lowest point of circle so that water does Mv 2
T + Mg =
not spill is, (g = 10 ms–2) R
–1 –1
(a) 5 ms (b) 10 ms Mv 2
–1 –1
∴ 0 + Mg =
(c) 5 ms (d) 2 5 ms R
EAMCET-2007 v = gR
Ans. (c) : Given, length of rope (r) = 0.5 m 1
g = 10m/sec2 v = ( Rg ) 2
511. A car is moving in a circular horizontal track
of radius 10 m with a constant speed of 10ms–
1
. A bob is suspended from the roof of the car
by a light wire of length 1.0m. The angle made
by the wire with the vertical is (in radian)
π
(a) 0 (b)
We know, 3
Velocity at lowest point (v L ) = 5gr π π
(c) (d)
vL = 5 ×10 × 0.5 ⇒ vL = 25 6 4
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vL = 5 ms –1
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Ans. (d) : Given, r = 10m, v = 10m/s, g = 10 m/s2 ∆v = v 2 + v 2 – 2v 2 cos 45o
1
= 2v 2 – 2v 2 ×
2
T cosθ
= v 2 – 2 = 0.765 v
514. Assertion (A): If a body moving in a circular
path has constant speed, then there is no force
acting on it.
Reason (R): The direction of the velocity vector
mv 2 of a body moving in a circular path is changing.
T sin θ = …(i) (a) both A and R are true and R is the correct
r
T cos θ = mg …..(ii) explanation of A
Dividing equation (i) by equation (ii), we get – (b) both A and R are true and R is not the correct
explanation of A
v2 (c) A is true but R is false
tan θ =
rg (d) A is false but R is true
102 π
tan θ = = 1 ⇒ θ = 45° = Ans. (d) : Here assertion is wrong because a body
10 ×10 4 moving in a circular path has a constant speed then
512. A ball of mass 0.6 kg attached to a light there is a centripetal force acting on it. It has constant
inextensible string rotates in a vertical circle of magnitude but changing direction.
radius 0.75 m such that it has a speed of 5 ms–1 Reason is correct, the direction of the velocity vector of
when the string is horizontal. Tension in string a body moving in a circular path is changing that
when it is horizontal on other side is provide centripetal acceleration by Newton's second law
(g = 10 ms–2) of force.
(a) 30 N (b) 26 N
(c) 20 N (d) 6 N mv2
F=ma= = mrω2
AP EAMCET(Medical)-2007 r
Ans. (c) : Given, m = 0.6 kg, radius (r) = 0.75 m and 515. A particle tied to a string of negligible weight
speed (v) = 5 m/sec and length l is swinging in a horizontal circular
path with constant angular velocity having time
period T. If the string length is shortened by
l
, while the particle is in motion, the period
2
is:
(a) 4T (b) 2T
By balancing the forces, T
(c) T (d)
mv 2 0.6 × 52 4
Tension Fc = = = 20N AP EAMCET(Medical)-2000
r 0.75
513. A particle is moving in a circle of radius ‘r’ Ans. (d) : Given, r1=string length (l), time period = T
with a constant speed ‘v’. The change in r2 = Shortened length of string (l/2)
velocity after the particle has travelled a Here, angular momentum about centre will be
1 conserved in circular motion.
distance equal to   of the circumference of Then, according to the law of conservation of angular
8 momentum-
the circle is:
(a) zero (b) 0.500 v mv1r1 = mv 2 r2
(c) 0.765 v (d) 0.125 v mω1r12 = mω2 r22 [∵ v = rω]
AP EAMCET(Medical)-2006 2
JEE Main - 11.01.2019 Shift-I ω1  r2 
= 
Ans. (c) : Given, radius = r, velocity = v ω2  r1 
1 ω1  l 
2
Distance =   of the circumference of the circle = 
8 ω2  2l 
1
Angle covered by the particle =   × 360° = 45o ω1 1
8 = ………… (i)
ω2 4
Then, change in velocity (∆v) = v12 + v 22 – 2v1.v 2 cos θ 2π 2π
Here, v1 = v2 = v and θ = 45° We know, time period (T) = ⇒ω=
ω T
2π 2π 517. A body is moving along a circular track of
ω1 = and ω2 = radius 100 m with velocity 20 m/s. Its
T1 T2 tangential acceleration is 3 m/s2, then its
2π resultant acceleration will be
(a) 5 m/s2 (b) 3 m/s2
ω1 T T 2
Then, = 1 = 2 ……… (ii) (c) 4 m/s (d) 2 m/s2
ω2 2π T1 MHT-CET 2020
T2 Ans. (a) : Given, tangential acceleration (at) = 3m/s2,
From equation (i) and (ii) radius of track (r) = 100m, velocity (v) = 20 m/s
T2 1 T v2
= ⇒ T2 = The radial acceleration of body (ar) =
T1 4 4 r
516. A child starts running from rest along a (20) 2 400
circular track of radius ‘r’ with constant ar = =
tangential acceleration ‘a’. After time ‘t’ he 100 100
2
feels that slipping of shoes on the ground has ar = 4 m/s
started. The coefficient of friction between Then the resultant of acceleration (a) = (a ) 2 + a 2
shoes and the ground is [g = acceleration due to t ( r)
gravity]
= (3) 2 + ( 4 ) = 9 + 16 = 25
2
a t + a r 
4 4 2 2 a t + a r 
2 2 2 4
(a)   (b)   a = 5m/s2

rg rg 518. A particle moves along a circular path with
1 1 decreasing speed. Hence
a 4 t 4 - a 2 r 2  2 a 4 t 4 + a 2 r 2  2 (a) its angular momentum remains constant
(c)   (d)   (b) the direction of angular momentum remains
rg gr constant
MHT-CET 2020 (c) its resultant acceleration is towards the centre
Ans. (d) : (d) it moves in a spiral path with decreasing
radius
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Ans. (b) : The angular momentum is given by
L = r × p = mr × v
If speed decreases, then the magnitude of the angular
When child moves in a circular track, he is acted upon momentum decrease but direction does not change.
by two force as shown below. The resultant acceleration is towards the centre only if
Here, fc = f sinθ and ft = f cosθ the speed remains constant. Hence option (b) is wrong.
As, fc is the centripetal force and ft is the tangential It is given that the particle is moving in a circular path.
force. Hence option (d) is wrong.
519. A bucket containing water is revolved in a
Resultant force (fR) = ( f sin θ ) + ( f cos θ )
2 2
vertical circle of radius ‘r’. To prevent the
2 water from falling down, the minimum
 mv 2  frequency of revolution required is [g =
 + ( ma )
2
=  acceleration due to gravity]
 r 
Also, when the shoes starts slipping, the friction 1 r g
(a) (b) 2π
becomes equal to resultant force. 2π g r
∴ f = fR
1 g 2πg
2 (c) (d)
 mv 2  m2 v4
 + ( ma ) ⇒ µmg =
µmg = 
2
+m a 2 2 2π r r
2
 r  r MHT-CET 2020
Ans. (c) :
( at ) + a2r2 ∵ a = 
4 v
m2 v4
µ 2 m 2 g 2 = 2 + m 2a 2 ⇒ µ2g2 = t
r r2  
 v = at 
1
a4 t4 + a 2r2  a 4 t 4 + a 2 r 2  2
µ2g2 = ⇒ µg =
r2 r
1
a 4 t 4 + a 2 r 2  2

µ=
gr
For minimum velocity at the highest point we should Substituting the value of 'v' from equation (ii) to
have equation (i),
mrω2 = mg m L 
2
Fc =  
g g r  mr 
ω2 = ⇒ ω =
r r m L2 L2
Fc = × 2 2 ⇒ Fc = 3
1 g r m r mr
f= {∵ ω = 2πf }
2π r 522. A stone is tied at the end of a rope of length 1 m
and whirled in a vertical circle. The ratio of
520. A heavy mass is attached at one end of a thin velocity at highest point to lowest point will be
wire and whirled in a vertical circle. The
chances of breaking the wire are maximum (a) 3 :1 (b) 1: 5
when (c) 3 : 5 (d) 5 :1
(a) The wire makes an angle of 60º with the MHT-CET 2020
horizontal
Ans. (b) : We know,
(b) The mass is at the highest point of the circle
(c) The mass is at the lowest point of the circle Velocity at the highest point (v1 ) = rg
(d) The wire is horizontal Velocity at the lowest point (v 2 ) = 5rg
MHT-CET 2020
AP EAMCET (Medical)-1999 Then, v1 = 1
Manipur UGET-2011 v2 5
Ans. (c) : 523. A particle is moving in a circle of radius ‘R’
with constant speed ‘V’. The magnitude of
average acceleration after half revolution is
2V 2 2π
(a) (b)
πR RV 2
2V 2R
(c) (d)
πR 2 πV
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Ans. (a) : In a half revolution, change in momentum,
∆P = mV – m(–V) = 2mV …..(i)
The amount of time it takes for a particle to complete a
The body is rotating in a vertical circle. half revolution,
So, at the bottom, T2 = mg + Fc …. (i) πR
At the top, T1 + mg = Fc t= …….(ii)
T1 = Fc – mg …. (ii) V
Average force (F) = Rate of change in momentum
Comparing equation (i) and (ii), we get –
T2 > T1 ∆P
=
So, tension is maximum at the lowest position of mass t
Hence, the chance of breaking is maximum at lowest 2mV
= [From equation (i) and (ii)]
point. πR
521. A particle of mass ‘m’ is rotating in a circle of V
radius ‘r’ having angular momentum ‘L’. Then 2mV 2
the centripetal force will be F=
πR
L2 L2
(a) (b) 2mV 2
mr 2 mr 2 ma = {∵ F = ma}
2 2 πR
L L
(c) (d) 2V 2
mr mr 3 a=
πR
MHT-CET 2020 524. A particle of mass ‘m’ is performing U.C.M.
Ans. (d) : Given, mass = m, circle radius = r, angular along a circle of radius ‘r’. The relation
momentum = L between centripetal acceleration ‘a’ and kinetic
We know, energy ‘E’ is given by
2
mv 2  2E  E
Centripetal force (Fc) = …(i) (a) a =   (b) a =
r  mr  mr
Angular momentum (L) = mvr 2E
L (c) a = (d) a = 2 Em
v= …(ii) mr
mr MHT-CET 2020, 2010
Ans. (c) : We know that From equation (i) and (ii), we get –
1 ωs = 720ωh
K.E = Iω2 ...... (i)
2 Relative angular speed of hour hand and second hand
a w.r.t second hand,
and ω2 = ...... (ii) ωs – ωh 720 – 1
r =
from eqn (i) and (ii) ωs 720
I a 719
∴ E= × ⇒ ωs – ωh = ωs
2 r 720
1 2 a 719 2π 719π
E = mr × [I = mr 2 ] = × =
2 r 720 60 21600
1
E = mr.a 527. Two cars of masses m1 and m2 are moving in
2 circles of radii r1 and r2 respectively. Their
2E speeds are such that they make complete circle
a= in the same time t. The ratio of their centripetal
mr
525. A train has to negotiate a curve of radius ‘r’ m, force is
the distance between the rails is ‘ ℓ ’ m and (a) m1: m2 (b) r1: r2
outer rail is raised above inner rail by distance (c) 1:1 (d) m1r1 : m2r2
of ‘h’ m. If the angle of banking is small, the MHT-CET 2020
safety speed limit on this banked road is Ans. (d) : We know,
2
h mv 2
ℓ Centripetal force (F) =
(b)  
h r
(a) rg
ℓ rg m1v12
2 Then, F1 =
h  h r1
(c) rg   (d)  rg 
ℓ  ℓ m2 v22
MHT-CET 2020 and F2 =
r2
Ans. (c) : Given, radius of curve = r, distance between
the rails = l, raised distance = h m1v12
F1 r1 m1v12 r2
∵ = = × ………. (i)
F2 m 2 v 2 2 m 2 v 2 2 r1
At optimum speed, r2
Centrifugal force (Fc) = Friction force (Fs) Given, time is same
mv2 Distance
= µN = µmg Then, Time =
r Speed
v2 = µgr ⇒ v = µgr 2π r1 2π r2
t= =
 h v1 v2
v= tan θ gr ∴ tan θ = 
 l v1 r1
= ……… (ii)
h v 2 r2
v = gr
l From equation (i) and (ii), we get –
526. The relative angular speed of hour hand and F1 m1r12 r2
second hand of a clock is = ×
F2 m 2 r2 2 r1
359π 719π
(a) (b) F1 m1r1  v1 r1 
21600 21600 =  = 
9π 11π F2 m r
2 2  v 2 r2 
(c) (d)
21600 21600 F1 : F2 = m1r1 : m2r2
MHT-CET 2020 528. A flat curved road on highway has radius of
Ans. (b) : Angular speed of hour hand, curvature 400 m. A car rounds the curve at a
2π speed of 24 m/s. The minimum value of
ωh = ……… (i) coefficient of friction to prevent car from
12 × 60 × 60 sliding is (take g = 10 m/s2)
Angular speed of second hand,
(a) 0.144 (b) 0.376
2π
ωs = ……….. (ii) (c) 0.544 (d) 0.100
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Ans. (a) : Given, radius of curvature (r) = 400 m Ans. (d) : Given, uniform speed = V, circular path of
Speed (v) = 24 m/s radius = r
Friction force = Centripetal force V
We know that, angular velocity (ω) =
mv 2 r
So, µ mg =
r and angular displacement (θ) = ωt
v2 Then, angle described by the particle in 1 sec.
µ=
rg V
θ=
(24) 2 r
µ= =0.144 532. The maximum velocity with which vehicle can
400 × 10
safety travel along banked road does NOT
529. What is the ratio of the angular speeds of depend upon
second hand and the minute hand of a clock ?
(a) 1 : 60 (b) 1 : 2 (a) mass of the vehicle
(c) 12 : 1 (d) 60 : 1 (b) acceleration due to gravity at a place
MHT-CET 2019, 2020 (c) radius of the curved road
Ans. (d) : We know that, (d) angle of banking
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2π
ω= Ans. (a) : We know, the maximum permissible velocity
T on a banked road
2π
Angular speed of second hand (ωs) = rg(µs + tan θ)
60 vmax =
(1 − µs tanθ)
2π
and angular speed of minute hand (ωm) = Where, r = radius of curvature,
60 × 60
θ = angle of banking
2π
ωs ω µs = coefficient of friction
60 × 60
So, = 60 = ⇒ s = 60 533. What is the least radius of curve on a
ωm 2π 60 ωm horizontal road, at which a vehicle can travel
60 × 60 with a speed of 36 km/hr at an angle of
ωs : ωm = 60 : 1 inclination 45°?
530. In non-uniform circular motion, the ratio of [g = 10 m/s2, tan 45° = 1]
tangential acceleration to radial acceleration is (a) 15 m (b) 20 m
(r = radius of circle, v = speed and α = angular
acceleration) (c) 10 m (d) 25 m
2
MHT-CET 2020
rα r Ans. (c) : Given,
(a) (b)   α
v v 5
2 2
Vehicle speed (v) = 36 km/hr × = 10 m / s
v 1 v 18
(c)   (d)   α Angle, (θ)=45o
 
r 2 r
We know,
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Centripetal force = Frictional force
Ans. (b) : Tangential acceleration (at) = αr
mv 2
v2 = µmg (µ = tanθ)
and radial acceleration (ar) = r
r
The ratio of tangential and radial acceleration, we get– v2
= tan θ
r×g
a t αr αr 2
∴ = = 2 v2
a r v2 v r=
r g × tan θ
2
at  r  (10) 2 100
=  α r= = = 10 m
ar  v  10 × tan 45° 10 ×1
531. A particle moves along a circular path of 534. A particle is performing vertical circular
radius ‘r’ with uniform speed ‘V’. The angle motion. The difference in tension at lowest and
described by the particle in one second is highest point is
r (a) 8 mg (b) 2 mg
(a) V 2 r (b)
V (c) 6 mg (d) 4 mg
V MHT-CET 2020
(c) Vr (d) AIIMS - 2001
r
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Ans. (c) : According to the question 536. A rod of length ‘L’ is hung from its one end
and a mass ‘m’ is attached to its free end. What
tangential velocity must be imparted to ‘m’. So
that it reaches the top of the vertical circle? (g
= acceleration due to gravity)
(a) 4 gL (b) 2 gL
(c) 5 gL (d) 3 gL
Let, T1 = Tension at lowest point MHT-CET 2020
T2 = Tension at highest point Ans. (b) : According to the question
v = Velocity at highest point
u = Velocity at lowest point
At the lowest point–
mu 2
T1 = + mg .....(i)
R
At the highest point–
mv 2
T2 = − mg .....(ii) From conservation of energy,
R
Substracting equation (i) from (ii) (K.E)A + (P.E)A = (K.E)B +(P.E)B
1 2
 mu 2   mv 2  mv + 0 = 0 + mg × ( 2L )
( T1 – T2 ) =  + mg  –  − mg  2
 R   R  1
mv 2 = mg × 2L
m 2
( T1 – T2 ) =
R
( )
u – v2 + 2mg -------- (iii) 2
1 2
From conservation of energy, v = 2gL
2
(P.E + K.E)Lowest = (P.E + K.E)Highest
v2 = 4gL
1 1
0 + mu 2 = mg2R + mv2 v = 2 gL
2 2
537. The overbridge of a canal is in the form of a
1
2
( )
m u 2 – v 2 = mg2R concave circular arc of radius ‘r’. The thrust at
the lowest point is (m = mass of the vehicle, v =
u 2 – v 2 = 4gR ........(iv) velocity of the vehicle, g = acceleration due to
gravity).
Putting these value in equation (iii)
m  mv2 
T1 – T2 = × 4gR + 2mg (a) mg ÷ mv 2 /r (b)  mg + 
 r 
R 
= 4 mg +2mg = 6 mg
 mv 2  mv 2
535. A particle is moving along the circular path (c)  mg -  (d) mg ×
 r  r
with constant speed and centripetal 
acceleration ‘a’. If the speed is doubled, the MHT-CET 2020
ratio of its acceleration after and before the
Ans. (b) : According to the question
change is
(a) 4 : 1 (b) 2 : 1
(c) 3 : 1 (d) 1 : 4
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J&K CET-2008
Ans. (a) : We know,
v2
Centripetal acceleration (a) =
r
v2 From the above figure–
Acceleration before change, a =
r Let N be the thrust force applied by the bridge by
(2v) 2 4v 2 equation of circular motion
and acceleration after change, a 2 = = mv 2
r r ∴ = N − mg
Ratio of both acceleration, r
a 2 4v 2 / r a 4 mv 2
= 2 ⇒ 2 = N= + mg
a v /r a 1 r

538. A particle of mass 4 gram moves along a circle 540. The real force ‘F’ acting on a particle of mass
102 ‘m’ performing circular motion acts along the
of radius cm with constant tangential radius of circle ‘r’ and is directed towards the
2π centre of circle. The square root of magnitude
acceleration. After beginning of the motion, by of such force is (τ = periodic time)
the end of second revolution, the kinetic energy
of the particle becomes 18 ×10-5 J. Magnitude 2π T 2 mr
(a) mr (b)
of tangential acceleration is T 4π
(a) 2.25×10 m/s-6 2
(b) 2.25×10 m/s-5 2 2πT Tmr
(c) (d)
-4 2 -3 2 mr 4π
(c) 2.25×10 m/s (d) 2.25×10 m/s
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MHT-CET 2020 Ans. (a) : For circular motion,
Ans. (c) : Given, mass (m) = 4 × 10–3kg, circle of radius
m × v2
102 Force (F) =
(r) = cm , kinetic energy (K.E) = 18×10–5 J r
2π Then, F = mr ω2 (v = rω)
Let, velocity of particle = v 2
1  2π   2π 
∵ K.E. = mv 2 F = m.r.   ω = 
2  T   T 
1 2π 2π
18 × 10–5 = × 4 × 10−3 × v 2 F = m.r ⇒ F = m.r
2 T T
2 × 18 × 10−5 541. A mass attached to one end of a string crosses
v2 = = 9 × 10 −2
( m / s ) top-most point on a vertical circle with critical
4 ×10−3 speed. Its centripetal acceleration when string
–1
v = 3 ×10 m/s becomes horizontal will be ( g = gravitational
Initial velocity of particle (u) = 0 m/s acceleration)
Total distance covered (s) = 2(2πr) = 4πr (a) g (b) 3g
We know, (c) 4g (d) 6g
v2 = u2 + 2as MHT-CET 2018
v2 = 2as Ans. (b) : We know, velocity of particle at top most
v2 point on vertical circle,
a=
2s vT = 3rg ……… (i)
a=
( 3 ×10 )
−1 2
× 2π
2 × 4π ×102
9 × 10−4
a=
4
a = 2.25 × 10–4 m/s2
539. A coin kept at a distance ‘r1’ cm from the axis
of rotation of a turn table, just begins to slip
when the turntable rotates at an angular speed v2
of ‘ω1’ rad/s. If this distance is tripled, then at But centripetal acceleration (ac) = T
what angular speed of the turntable, will the r
( )
2
coin begin to slip ? 3rg
(a) 3ω1rad/s (b) 3 ω1rad/s ∴ ac = [From equation (i)]
r
ω ω 3rg
(c) 1 rad/s (d) 1 rad/s ac = ⇒ ac = 3g
3 3 r
MHT-CET 2019 542. A particle moves along a circle of radius ‘r’
Ans. (c) : We know, the relation with constant tangential acceleration. If the
m1r1ω12 = m 2 r2 ω22 (Fs = mω2r) velocity of the particle is ‘v’ at the end of
According to the question, second revolution, after the revolution has
started then the tangential acceleration is
mr1ω12 = 3mr1ω22 (r2 = 3r1)
v2 v2
ω 2 (a) (b)
∴ ω22 = 1 8πr 6πr
3 2
ω v v2
ω2 = 1 rad/s (c) (d)
3 4πr 2πr
MHT-CET 2016
Ans. (a) : Given, initial speed of the particle (u) = 0 545. An aeroplane executes a horizontal loop at a
Final speed of the particle = v speed of 720 km/h with its wings banked at 450.
Distance covering in 2 revolution (s) = 2 × 2πr What is the radius of the loop ? Take g = 10ms–2.
= 4πr (a) 4 km (b) 4.5 km
Applying equation of motion, (c) 7.2 km (d) 2 km
v2 = u2 + 2as Karnataka CET-2014
v2 = 0 + 2 × a × 4πr Ans. (a) : Given, angle of banking (θ) = 45o, speed of
v2 5
a= the aeroplane (v) = 720 km/h = 720 × = 200 m / s
8πr 18
543. A particle of mass ‘m’ is moving in circular For radius r of the loop, We have the relation,
path of constant radius ‘r’ such that centripetal v2
acceleration is varying with time ‘t’ as K2 r t2 tanθ =
where K is a constant. The power delivered to rg
the particle by the force acting on it is
v2
(a) m 2 K 2 r 2 t 2 (b) m K 2 r 2 t r=
g tan θ
2 2
(c) m K r t (d) m K r 2 t
MHT-CET 2015 (200) 2
r= (∵ θ = 45o)
SCRA-2009 10 × tan 450
UP CPMT-2013 40000
TS EAMCET (Medical) - 2015 r= = 4000 m
JEE Mains - 28.06.2022 Shift-I 10
Ans. (b) : Given, r = 4 km
Centripetal acceleration (ac) = K2rt2 .....(i) 546. The circular motion of a particle with constant
And we know, speed is :
v2 (a) Neither periodic nor SHM
Centripetal accelerate (ac) = .....(ii) (b) Periodic but not SHM
r
Comparing equation (i) and (ii), (c) SHM but not periodic
(d) Periodic and also SHM
v2
= K2rt2 Karnataka CET-2012
r
v2 = K2r2t2 Ans. (b) : A particle with constant speed repeats its
motion after a regular interval of time but does not
v = Krt
oscillate about a fixed point in circular motion. So, the
dv
Tangential acceleration (a) = = Kr circular motion of a particle with constant speed is
dt periodic but not SHM.
Then, Force (F) = ma = mKr 547. A cyclist starts from the centre O of a circular
So, Power (P) = F.v park of radius one kilometre, reaches the edge
P = mKr × Krt P of the park, then cycles along the
P = mK2r2t circumference and returns to the centre along
544. The angle between velocity and acceleration of QO as shown in the figure. If the round trip
a particle describing uniform circular motion takes ten minutes, the net displacement and
is: average speed of the cyclist (in metre and
(a) 1800 (b) 900 kilometre per hour) is :
0
(c) 45 (d) 600
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Kerala CEE- 2013
Ans. (b) : The velocity of particle representing uniform
circular motion is always perpendicular to centripetal
acceleration. Because the particles tangential
acceleration is zero.
π+4
(a) 0, 1 (b) ,0
2
π+4
(c) 21.4, (d) 0, 21.4
Therefore, the angle between velocity and acceleration 2
for an object moving in uniform circular motion is 90º. Karnataka CET-2006
Ans. (d) : Since the net displacement of the cyclist is Ans. (a) :
zero then the average velocity will also be zero.
by diagram, OP = Radius = 1 km, PQ = Rθ = 1 × π/2
Total distance travelled
Average speed of the cyclist =
Total time
OP + PQ + QO
= km / min Let θ is the angle of banking
10
In horizontal,
π
1 + ×1 + 1 mv 2
= 2 km / min mg sin θ = …….(i)
10 r
In vertical,
4+π mg cos θ = mg …….(ii)
= × 60 km / hr
20 Dividing equation (i) by equation (ii)
= 7.14 × 3 km/hr mg sin θ mv 2
= 21.4 km/hr =
mg cos θ r × mg
548. The acceleration of an object moving in a circle v2  v2 
of radius R with uniform speed v is tan θ = ⇒ θ = tan –1  
rg  rg 
v2 v2 550. A particle is describing uniform circular
(a) (b)
R 2R motion. Its acceleration is
2v 2
3v 2 (a) Along the radius of circular path pointing
(c) (d) towards the center
R 2R (b) Along the tangent to the circular path
J&K CET- 2011 (c) Along the radius of the circular path pointing
Ans. (a) : We know that, v = ωr away from the centre
(d) Zero
J&K CET- 2009
Ans. (a) Acceleration acting on the object undergoing
uniform circular motion is called centripetal
acceleration. It always acts on the object along the
radius towards the centre of circular path.
551. A stone tied to one end of rope and rotated in a
circular motion. If the string suddenly breaks,
then the stone travels in
(a) Perpendicular direction
(b) In direction of centrifugal force
dv d
aC = = ( ωr ) ( a C = centripetal acceleration ) (c) Towards centrifugal force
dt dt (d) Tangential direction
dr
aC = ω ( ω is constant ) J&K CET- 2007
dt Ans. (d) If the string suddenly breaks then centripetal
 dr  force will be zero. Only tangential force will be present
a C = ω× v ∵ = v  then the stone travels in tangential direction.
 dt  552. Angle of banking for a vehicle speed of 10 m/s
v for a radius of curvature 10 m is
= .v
R (assume g = 10m/s2)
(a) 30° (b) tan–1(1/2)
v2
aC = (c) 60° (d) 45°
R J&K CET- 1998, 2002, 2003, 2006
549. If a car is to travel with a speed v along the Kerala CEE - 2004, 2015
frictionless, banked circular track of radius r, JCECE - 2005
the required angle of banking so that the car Ans. (d) : Given, v = 10 m/s, r = 10 m, g = 10 m/s2
does skid is We know,
−1  v  −1  v 
2
Angle of banking,
(a) θ = tan   (b) θ = tan  
rg
   
rg v2 10 × 10
tanθ = ⇒ tan θ = =1
rg 10 × 10
−1  r  −1  v 
2 2
(c) θ = tan   (d) θ < tan  
tan θ = tan 450
 vg   rg 
J&K CET- 2010, 2008 θ = 45°
553. A particle describes a horizontal circle in a Ans. (c) : Given, v = 20 m/s, m = 1000 kg
conical funnel whose inner surface is smooth Since it changes its direction after travelling 628 m
with speed of 0.5 m/s. What is the height of the π
plane of circle from vertex of the funnel? So, r × = 628
(a) 0.25 cm (b) 2 cm 2
(c) 4 cm (d) 2.5 cm r = 399.79 ≃ 400 m
J&K CET- 2005 mv 2
UPSEE - 2012 Then, Centripetal force =
r
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1000 × ( 20 ) 1000 × 400
2
Ans. (d) : Given that, particle is moving in circular path = = = 1000 N

So, figure 400 400
556. A particle moving in uniform circular motion
has its radius and tangential speed doubled. Its
centripetal acceleration is then
(a) tripled (b) the same as before
(c) doubled (d) become four times
J&K CET- 1997
Ans. (c) : Given, v2 = 2v1, R2 = 2R1
We know that,
v2
Centripetal acceleration (a) =
R
mg = R sin θ ………. (i)
2
a l v12 R 2  v1  R 2
Now, = × =  ×
mv 2 a 2 R1 v 22  v 2  R1
= R cos θ ……… (ii)
r 2
a1  v1   2R1 
From equation (i) and (ii) =  × 
rg r a 2  2v1   R1 
∴ tan θ = 2 but tan θ =
v h a1 1
=
v 2 ( 0.5 )
2
a2 2
h= = = 0.025m = 2.5 cm
g 10 a 2 = 2a1
554. A cyclist covers a circular path 34.3 m long in So, its acceleration will be doubled.
22 sec. The angle of inclination of the cyclist 557. Uniform circular motion is an example of
is (a) constant speed motion
(b) constant velocity motion
(Given g = 9.8 m/s2)
(c) non-accelerated motion
(a) 50° (b) 45°
(d) zero accelerated motion
(c) 30° (d) 60°
J&K CET- 2000 J&K-CET-2013
Ans. (b) : Let r be the radius of circular path, Ans. (a) : Uniform circular motion is an example of
constant speed motion.
The length of path = 2πr = 34.3m , t = 22 sec In uniform circular motion, magnitude of velocity
34.3 remains unchanged but there is change in the direction
r= m of velocity vector.
2π
Length of path 34.3 558. The velocity-time graph of a particle comes out
Then, Velocity = = to be a non-linear curve. The motion is
Time 22 (a) uniform velocity motion
2 (b) uniformly accelerated motion
 34.3 
2   (c) non-uniform accelerated motion
= 
v 22  (d) nothing can be said about the motion
tan θ = = 0.999
rg 34.3 × 9.8 J&K-CET-2013
2π Ans. (c) : Velocity-time graph gives the instantaneous
tanθ ≃ 1 = tan45° value of velocity at any instant. For non-uniform
So, θ = 45° accelerated motion, v-t graph is non-linear.
555. A car of mass 1000 kg moves on a circular road 559. A brick of mass m, tied to a rope, is being
with speed of 20 m/s. Its direction changes by whirled in a vertical circle, with a uniform
90° after travelling 628 m on the road. The speed. The tension in the rope is
centripetal force acting on the car is (a) the same throughout
(a) 7500 N (b) 750 N (b) largest when the brick is at the highest point
(c) 1000 N (d) 1500 N of the circular path and smallest when it is at
J&K CET- 1997 the lowest point.
(c) largest when the rope is horizontal and dv d
smallest when it is vertical a x = x = ( 5 + 6t ) = 6
dt dt
(d) largest when the brick is at the lowest point
and smallest when it is at the highest point dv d
= ( 4) = 0
y
ay =
J&K-CET-2012 dt dt
Ans. (d) : When the brick is following a circular path in Then, the acceleration of the particle is –
vertical direction then it is being acted by two forces, a = a 2X + a Y2
one due to the motion of brick that is centrifugal force
and other is due to the action of gravity that is force of = (6) + (0) = 6
2 2
gravity.
So, it is constant through its motion.
562. Two particles are performing uniform circular
motion about a centre of two concentric circles
of radii 'r1', and 'r2', respectively. The two
particles and the centre of circles lie on a
straight line during the motion, then the ratio
of their angular velocities will be
(a) 3 : 1 (b) 2 : 1
(c) 0.5 : 1 (d) 1 : 1
TH + mg = mω2r MHT-CET 2020
TL – mg = mω r 2
dθ
Ans. (d) : Angular velocity (ω) = rad / sec
TL > TH dt
Tension in largest when the brick is at the lowest point Where, dθ = change in angular displacement
and smallest when it is at the highest point. dt = change in time
560. A particle moves with a uniform speed v and So, angular velocity in concentric circles of radii r1 is
time period T in a circular path of radius r. If θ θ
the speed of the particle is doubled, its new ω1 = 1 = ….. (i)
time period is t1 t
T Angular velocity in concentric circles of radii r2 is
(a) T (b) θ θ
2 ω2 = 2 = …… (ii)
T t 2 t
(c) 2T (d)
4 From equation (i) and (ii), we get
J&K-CET-2016 θ
2πr ω 1
Ans. (b) : Time period (T) = ….. (i)
1
= t =
v ω2 θ 1
When the speed of particle is doubled, its new time t
period, ω1 : ω2 = 1 : 1
2πr 1  2πr  563. A particle is moving in uniform circular motion
T' = =   with speed 'V' and radius 'R'. The angular
2v 2  v  acceleration of the particle is
By using equation (i), we get–
V2
T (a) along tangent to the circle.
T' = R
2 (b) zero
561. If x = 5t + 3t2 and y = 4t are the x and y co-
ordinates of a particle at any time t second V2
(c) along the radius towards the centre of
where x and y are in metre, then the R
acceleration of the particle the circle
(a) Is zero throughout its motion V2
(b) Is a constant throughout its motion (d) perpendicular to the plane of the circle
R
(c) Depends only on its y component MHT-CET 2020
(d) Varies along both x and y direction
Ans. (b) : In uniform circular motion, the angular
J&K-CET-2016 velocity of the particle does not change, i.e. dω = 0
Ans. (b) : Given that, x = 5t + 3t2, y = 4t dω
Angular acceleration (α) =
= ( 5t + 3t ) = 5 + 6t
dx d
vx = 2 dt
dt dt dω = 0
vy =
dy d
= ( 4t ) = 4 α=0
dt dt So, its angular acceleration is zero.

564. A stone of mass 3 kg attached at one end of a Ans. (d) : Given that, mass = m, angular velocity = ω,
2m long string is whirled in horizontal circle. linear velocity = v
The string makes an angle of 45° with the
mv 2
vertical then the centripetal force acting on the Now, centripetal force (F) = = mrω2 (∵ v = rω)
string is (g = 10 m/s2, tan 45° = 1) r
(a) 20 N (b) 30 N F= mvω
(c) 10 N (d) 40 N 567. Mass of 0.5 kg is attached to a string moving in
MHT-CET 2020 horizontal circle with angular velocity 10
Ans. (a) : Given that, Mass of stone (m) = 3kg cycle/min. Keeping the radius constant, tension
Length of string (l) = 2m, Angle (θ)= 45° in the string is made 4 times by increasing
angular velocity 'ω'. The value ' ω' of that mass
v2 will be
In a conical pendulum, tan θ =
rg 1 1
(a) cycle / s (b) cycle / s
v2 4 2
∴ = g tan θ
r 1 1
(c) cycle / s (d) cycle / s
= 10 × tan 45o = 10 ×1 = 10 ms −2 5 3
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mv 2
Now, centripetal force (F) = = 2 × 10 = 20 N Ans. (d) : Given, Mass (m) = 0.5 kg
r
Angular velocity (ω1) = 10 cycle/min
565. A body of mass 'm' is moving along a circle of Tension (T1) = T, T2 = 4T
radius 'r' with linear speed 'v'. Now, to change
v Angular velocity (ω2) = ?
the linear speed to and to move it along the Now, tension (T) = mrω2
2
circle of radius '4r', required change in the ∴ T ∝ ω2
centripetal force of the body is ω2 T2 4T
∴ = = = 4=2
(a) decrease by
15
(b) decrease by
5 ω1 T 1 T
16 16 So, ω2 = 2ω1 = 2 × 10 cycle/min
9 11 = 20 cycle/min
(c) increase by (d) increase by
16 16 20 1
= cycle/s = cycle/s
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Ans. (a) : Given that, mass = m, radius of circle = r, 568. A ball of mass 'm' is attached to the free end of
Linear speed = v an inextensible string of length 'ℓ'. Let 'T' be
mv 2 the tension in the string. The ball is moving in
Then, Centripetal force (F1) =
r horizontal circular path about the vertical axis.
The angular velocity of the ball at any
 v 
When change in linear speed to  v 2 =  , and radius particular instant will be
 2
(r2) = 4r Tm Tℓ
(a) (b)
2 ℓ m
mv 2
F2 = T mℓ
r2 (c) (d)
mℓ T
m v2 1 mv 2 F1
F2 = ⋅ = ⋅ = MHT-CET 2020
4r 4 16 r 16 Ans. (c) : If ‘T’ be the tension in the string and ball is
F1 moving in horizontal circular path about the vertical
So, Fl − F2 = F1 − axis.
16
15 So, tension (T) = ml ω2
Now, F1 – F2 = F1
16 T
∴ ω=
566. At any instant, the magnitude of the centripetal ml
force on a particle of mass 'm' performing 569. Two cars of masses 'm1', and 'm2' are moving
circular motion is given by ( ω = angular in the circles of radii 'r1' and 'r2' respectively.
velocity and v = linear velocity of the particle) Their angular speed ' ω1' and ' ω2' are such that
mω2 mv 2 they both complete one revolution in the same
(a) (b) time 't'. The ratio of linear speed of 'm1' to the
v ω linear speed of 'm2' is
m 2 ω2 (a) ω12 : ω22 (b) T12 : T22
(c) (d) mωv
v (c) r1 : r2 (d) m1 : m2
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Ans. (c) : Given that, mass of two cars = m1 and m2, 571. A particle performing U.C.M. of radius
radii of circles = r1 and r2, angular speed = ω1 and ω2, π
m makes 'x' revolutions in time 't'. Its
Time is same for both two cars to complete one 2
revolution tangential velocity is
2π πx πx 2
So, ω1 = ω2 = (a) (b)
t t2 t
v = rω πx
2
πt
(c) (d) 2
 2π  t x
v = r ×  MHT-CET 2020
 t 
v1 v 2 π x
= Ans. (c) : Given, radius (r) = , revolution =
r r 2 t
1 2
v1 r1
∴ =
v 2 r2
570. A string of length 'ℓ' fixed at one end carries a
2
mass 'm' at the other end. The string makes
π x
revolutions/second around the vertical axis ∴ Frequency (f) =
t
through the fixed end as shown in figure. The ∵ Angular velocity (ω) = 2πf
tension 'T' in the string is
x
ω = 2π ×
t
∴ Tangential velocity (v) = rω
π 2πx π2 x
v= × ⇒v =
2 t t
572. A mass 'm' is tied to one end of a spring and
whirled in a horizontal circle with constant
angular velocity. The elongation in the spring is
(a) 16 mℓ (b) 3 mℓ 1 cm. If the angular speed is doubled, the
(c) 18 mℓ (d) 9 mℓ elongation in the spring is 6 cm. The original
length of the spring is
MHT-CET 2020 (a) 3 cm (b) 12 cm
2 (c) 6 cm (d) 9 cm
Ans. (a) : Given that, n = revolutions per second MHT-CET 2020
π
Ans. (d): Given, x1 = 1cm, x2 = 6cm, ω1= ω, ω2= 2ω
Let K be the spring constant and L cm be the initial
length.
So, m ( L + x1 ) ω12 = Kx1 …… (i)
m ( L + x 2 ) ω22 = Kx 2 …… (ii)
Now, taking ratio of equation (i) and (ii), we get
m ( L + x1 ) ω12 Kx1
Then, T sin θ = mω2 r ……. (i) =
m ( L + x 2 ) ω22 Kx 2
T sin θ = mω2 l sin θ ……. (ii)
 L + x1  ω12 x1
From equation (i) and (ii), we get–  × 2 =
T = mω2l  L + x 2  ω2 x 2
 L + x1  1 ( 2ω)
2
= m (2πn)2 l  L + x1  x1 ω22
 = × 2 ⇒ = ×
= m4π2n2l  L + x 2  x 2 ω1  L + x2  6 ω2
2
2  L +1  2
= m × 4π2   l  =
π L+6 3
4 3 ( L + 1) = 2 ( L + 6 )
= m × 4π 2 × 2 × l
π 3L + 3 = 2L + 12
T = 16 ml L = 9 cm.
573. A particle is performing U.C.M. along the E f = 2π2 m ( 2r1 ) ( 2f1 )
2 2
circumference of a circle of diameter 50 cm

with frequency 2 Hz. The acceleration of the E f = 32π2 mr12 f12
2
particle in m/s is E f = 16 ⋅ 2π2 mr12 f12
(a) 2π2 (b) 4π2
from eqn (i)
(c) 8π2 (d) π2
E f = 16 E i
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Now, change in kinetic energy,
Ans. (b) : Given that, diameter of circle = 50 cm,
∆E = E f − E i
Now, radius (r) = 25 cm = 25 × 10–2 m
Frequency (f) = 2 Hz = 16 E i − E i = 15E i
2
Now, acceleration (a) = rω 576. A body of mass 'm' is performing a U.C.M. in a
circle of radius 'r' with speed 'v'. The work
a = ( 2πf ) × r ( )
2
∵ ω = 2 πf done by the centripetal force in moving it
a = 4π2 f 2 × r 2
through   rd of the circular path is
a = 4π × 4 × 25 × 10
2 −2 3
a = 4π2 2πmv 2 r
(a) mv2πr (b)
574. In U.C.M. when time interval δt→0, the angle 3
2
between change in velocity (δv) and linear 2mv π
(c) zero (d)
velocity (v) will be 3
(a) 00 (b) 450 MHT-CET 2019
0
(c) 90 (d) 1800 Ans. (c) : A body which is performing uniform circular
MHT-CET 2019 motion, the centripetal force acts always in
Ans. (c) : Direction of change in velocity is – perpendicular direction to its velocity and work done by
centripetal force is always zero.
180° − θ θ
φ= = 90° − …… (i) i.e. ⇒ WD = Fdcosθ
2 2 ⇒ WD = Fdcos90
⇒ WD = 0
Through, the work done by the centripetal force in
rd
2
moving it through   of the circular path is zero.
3
577. A wheel complete 2000 revolutions to cover the
distance of 9.42 km. The diameter of this wheel
is (π = 3.14)
(a) 1 cm (b) 1 m
For small intervals as, δ t → 0, then the angle between (c) 1.5 cm (d) 1.5 m
v1 and v2 is very small θ ≈ 0° MHT-CET 2019
Now with equation (i), Ans. (d): Given, distance (D) = 9.42 km = 9420 m
0 ∵ Distance (D) = 2000 × (2πr)
φ = 90°– = 90°
2 Wheel makes 2000 revolutions, it is multiplied by the
575. If the radius of the circular path and frequency circumference of the circle of the distance cover by
of revolution of particle of mass 'm' are wheel.
doubled then the change in its kinetic energy D = 2000 × (πd) (∵ d = 2r)
will be (Ei and Ef are the initial and final kinetic 9420 = 2000× (πd)
energies of the particle respectively)
9420m
(a) 8Ei (b) 15Ei d= = 1.499 = 1.5m
(c) 12Ei (d) 16Ei 2000×π
MHT-CET 2019 578. Two stones of masses 1m and 3m are whirled in
Ans. (b) : Initial kinetic energy of body, horizontal circles, the heavier one in radius
2 r
1 1  2πr   2πr    and lighter one in radius 'r'. The
Ei = mv 2 = m  1  ∵ v =  3
2 2  T1   T  tangential speed of lighter stone is 'n' times that
So, E i = 2mπ2 r12 f12 …… (i) of the value of heavier stone, when they
experience same centripetal force. The value of
Where, f1 = Frequency of revolution n is
r1 = Radius of circular path (a) 4 (b) 1
Now, r2 = 2r1, and f2 = 2f1 (c) 2 (d) 3
So, E f = 2π2 mr22 ⋅ f 22 MHT-CET 2019
r 581. In uniform circular motion, the centripetal
Ans. (d) : Given, r1 = r, r2 = , m1 = m , m2 = 3m acceleration is
3
v2 = v, v1 = nv (a) towards the centre of the circular path and
perpendicular to the instantaneous velocity
Then, centripetal force is –
2 2
(b) a constant acceleration
m1v1 m 2 v 2 (c) away from the centre of the circular path and
=
r1 r2 perpendicular to the instantaneous velocity
(d) a variable acceleration making 45º with the
m ( nv )
2
3mv 2 instantaneous velocity
=
r r (e) A variable acceleration, parallel to the
3 instantaneous velocity
n2 = 9 ⇒ n = 3 Kerala CEE - 2016
579. A ball of mass 0.25 kg attached to the end of a Ans. (a) :
string of length 1.96 m is moving in a
horizontal circle. The string will break if the
tension is more than 25 N. What is the
maximum speed with which ball can be
moved?
(a) 14 ms–1 (b) 3 ms–1
–1
(c) 3.92 ms (d) 5 ms–1
Centripetal acceleration generates a force due to which
MHT-CET 2011
circular motion happens and its direction is always
Ans. (a): Given that, mass (m) = 0.25kg, radius (r) = towards the centre of the circle and it is perpendicular to
1.96m, tension (T) = 25N velocity because the direction of velocity is tangential to
mv 2 the circle. So it will always perpendicular to the
Centrifugal force (F) =
r instantaneous velocity.
mv 2 582. A cyclist bends while taking turn in order to
Then, T = (a) reduce friction
r
2 (b) provide required centripetal force
0.25 × v
25 = ⇒ v = 14m/s (c) reduce apparent weight
1.96 (d) reduce speed
580. A cane filled with water is revolved in a vertical (e) sit comfortably
circle of radius 4 m and the water does not fall
Kerala CEE- 2014
down. The time period for a revolution is about
(a) 2 s (b) 4 s Ans. (b) :
(c) 8 s (d) 10 s
UPSEE-2014
JCECE-2010
Ans. (b): Given, r = 4m, T = ?
When the velocity is high, the centripetal force provided

by friction is not enough and the cyclist has to bend.
Let mass of water = m The normal force acting on the cyclist also has
Centrifugal force (F) = mω2r horizontal component which provides additional
Weight of water = mg centripetal force.
At highest point, mg = F
583. A particle tied to a string describes a vertical
mg = mω2r
circular motion of radius r continually. If it has
4π 2  2π 
g= 2 r ∵ ω =  a velocity 3gr at the highest point, then the
T  T  ratio of the respective tensions in the string
4π 2 r holding it at the highest and lowest points is
T2 =
g (a) 4 : 3 (b) 5 : 4
(c) 1 : 4 (d) 3 : 2
r 4
T = 2π = 2π (e) 1 : 2
g 9.8 Kerala CEE- 2013
T = 4.01 sec ≈ 4 sec MHT CET-2019
Ans. (c) : Given that, dU
Radius (r) = r F=−
dr
Velocity at highest point (v) = 3gr = vH r
Tension at highest point (TH), U = − ∫ Fdr

∞
mv 2
TH = − mg r
 −k 
r U = − ∫  2  dr
∞
r 
m ( 3gr )
2
TH = − mg r
−k
r U = −k ∫ r −2 dr =
m × 3gr ∞
r
TH = − mg
r ∴ Total energy = K.E + U
TH = 2mg k k k − 2k −k
= − = =
Tension at lowest point (TL), 2r r 2r 2r
mv 2 585. A bridge is in the form of a semi-circle of
TL = + mg ………(i)
r radius 40 m . The greatest speed with which a
Velocity at lowest point (vL), motor cycle can cross the bridge without
So, v 2L = v 2H + 2gs leaving the ground at the highest point is (g =
10 ms–2)
Here, v 2L = 3gr + 2g × 2r (∵ s = 2r )
(Frictional force is negligibly small)
v = 7gr
2
L (a) 40 ms–1 (b) 20 ms–1
From equation (i) we have (c) 30 ms –1
(d) 15 ms–1
So, TL = 7mg + mg = 8mg (e) 25 ms–1
TH 2mg Kerala CEE - 2011
Hence, =
TL 8mg Ans. (b) : Given that, r = 40m , g = 10m / s 2
TH 1
= FC = centrifugal force
TL 4
584. A particle of mass m is moving in a horizontal
circle of radius r, under a centripetal force
k
F = 2 , where k is a constant.
r
(a) The potential energy of the particle is zero
k Force equation at highest point-
(b) The potential energy of the particle is
r N + FC = mg
k
(c) The total energy of the particle is − mv 2
2r N+ = mg
k r
(d) The kinetic energy of the particle is − To achieve greatest speed, without leaving the ground at
r
highest point - N = 0
k
(e) The potential energy of the particle is − mv 2
2r = mg
Kerala CEE - 2011 r
Ans. (c) : Given that, radius of circle = r v 2 = rg = 40 × 10 = 400
k
Centripetal force (F) = 2 v = 400
r
v = 20 m/s
mv 2
We know that, centripetal force (F) = . 586. A stone of mass 2 kg is tied to a string of length
r
0.5 m. If the breaking tension of the string is
mv 2 k k 900 N, then the maximum angular velocity, the
= 2 ⇒ mv 2 =
r r r stone can have in uniform circular motion is
∴
1
K.E of particle = mv 2 =
k (a) 30 rad s–1 (b) 20 rad s–1
2 2r (c) 10 rad s–1 (d) 25 rad s–1
The force acting on a particle is conservative in nature (e) 40 rad s–1
hence we can find potential energy (U) of the particle
Kerala CEE - 2010
Ans. (a) : Given that, mass (m) = 2kg, length (l) = r = 589. An athlete throws a discus from rest to a final
0.5m, tension of the string (T) = 900N angular velocity of 15 rad/s in 0.270 s before
releasing it. During acceleration, discus moves
a circular arc of radius 0.810 m. Acceleration
of discus before it is released is ........ ms–2.
(a) 45 (b) 182
(c) 187 (d) 192
(e) 205
Kerala CEE 2004
Ans. (a) : Given that, angular velocity (ω0)= 0 (rest),
2 angular velocity (ω) = 15 rad/sec, time (t) = 0.270 sec,
mv radius (r) = 0.810 m
Centripetal force (F) =
r We know, ω = ω0 + αt
Angular force (F) = T = mrω2 ω = 0 + αt (∵ ω0 = 0)
900 = 2 × 0.5 × ω2 ω
900 = 1× ω2 α=
t
ω = 900 = 30rad/sec 15
587. A motor car is moving with a speed of 20 ms–1 α= red/s2
0.270
on a circular track of radius 100 m. If its speed
is increasing at the rate of 3 ms–2, its resultant We know, acceleration ( a ) = rα
acceleration is 15
(a) 3 ms–2 (b) 5 ms–2 a = 0.81×
0.270
(c) 2.5 ms–2 (d) 3.5 ms–2 a = 45m / s 2
–2
(e) 4 ms
Kerala CEE - 2009 590. A wheel of radius 2 m rolls on the ground with
a uniform velocity 4 m/s. The relative
Ans. (b) : Given that, speed of car (v) = 20 m/s, radius acceleration of the top most point of the wheel
2
of circular track (r) = 100m, at = 3m/s with respect to the bottom most point of the
v2 wheel is
Centripetal acceleration (a C ) = (a) 8 m/s2 (b) 16 m/s2
r 2
20 × 20 400 (c) 4 m/s (d) 32 m/s2
aC = = = 4m / s 2
UPSEE - 2018
100 100 Ans. (b) : Given that, radius of wheel (r) = 2m
So, resultant acceleration ( a R ) = a C2 + a 2t Velocity (v) = 4 m/s
v2
( 4) + ( 3) ⇒ a R = 16 + 9
2 2
aR = Acceleration of the wheel in circular motion (a) =
r
a R = 25 = 5 m/s2
( 4)
2
16
588. A stone of mass m tied to a string of length l is a= = = 8 m/s2
2 2
rotating along a circular path with constant
speed v. The torque on the stone is:
mv
(a) mlv (b)
l
2
mv
(c) (d) mv2l
l
(e) zero ∴ Relative acceleration of top most point of the wheel
with respect to bottom most point of the wheel
Kerala CEE 2006
ar = aB – aA
Ans. (e) : = 8– (–8)
= 8 + 8 = 16 m/s2
591. Two particles P and Q are moving on a circle.
At a certain instant of time both the particles
are diametrically opposite and P has tangential
acceleration 8 m/s2 and centripetal acceleration
If the body is moving within a circular motion, there 5 m/s2 whereas Q has only centripetal
will be a centrifugal force working along the center of acceleration of 1 m/s2. At that instant
the path. So, r and Fc working on the same axis hence, acceleration (in m/s2) of P with respect to Q is
the net torques are zero. (a) 14 (b) 80
T = r × F = rFsinθ = rFsin0° (c) 10 (d) 12
T=0 UPSEE - 2017
Ans. (c) : Given, 593. A stone of mass m is tied to a string and is
Tangential acceleration of (P) = 8 m/s2 moved in a vertical circle of radius 'r' making
Centripetal of acceleration = 5 m/s2 'n' revolution per minute. The total tension in
Centripetal acceleration of (Q) = 1 m/s2 the string when the stone is at its lowest point is
Instant acceleration of P = ? (a) mg
(b) m(g + πnr2)
(c) m(g + πnr)
(d) m{g + ( π2n2r)/900}
UPSEE - 2013
Ans. (d) :
∵ a PQ = a P − a Q
(
a PQ = +5iˆ + 8jˆ − −1iˆ) ( )
a PQ = 6iˆ + 8jˆ
(6) + (8)
2 2
| a PQ |=
= 36 + 64 = 100 = 10 m/s2
592. Figure shows the total acceleration a = 32 m/s2 We know, T = F + mg
C
of a moving particle moving clockwise in a
circle of radius R = 1 m. What are the T = mrω2 + mg ......(i)
centripetal acceleration a and speed v of the 2
particle at given instant?  2πn   2πn 
T = mr   + mg ∵ ω = 60 
 60   
4π 2 n 2
T = mr × + mg
3600
 π2 n 2 
T = mr ×   + mg
 900 
 π2 n 2 r 
T = mg + 
 900 
2 2
(a) 16 3 m s , 4 3 m s (b) 16 3 m s , 4 m s
594. A particle is moving in a vertical circle. The
(c) 16 m s 2 ,16 m s (d) 16 m s 2 , 4 m s tension in the string when passing through two
UPSEE - 2016 positions at angles 30º and 60º from vertical
2
Ans. (d) : Given that, total acceleration (aT) = 32 m/s , (lowest position) are T1 and T2 respectively
radius (R) = 1m (a) T1 =T2
(b) T2 >T1
(c) T1 >T2
(d) tension in the string always remain the same
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UPSEE - 2013
Ans. (c) :
From the figure, centripetal acceleration

ac = aT cos θ
ac = 32 cos60°
1
ac = 32 × = 16m / s 2
2
Also, we know that,
v2
ac =
R mv 2
v2 = acR From figure, tension (T) = + mg cos θ
r
v = a c R = 16 × 1 = 4m/s
When, θ = 30°

mv 2  3 596. Keeping the banking angle same, to increase
T1 = + mg cos30° ∵ cos 30 =
o
 the maximum speed with which a vehicle can
r  2 
travel on the curved road by 10%, the radius of
mv 2 3 curvature of the road has to be changed from
T1 = + mg × .....(i)
r 2 20 m to
When, θ = 60° (a) 16 m (b) 18 m
mv 2  1 (c) 24.2 m (d) 30.5 m
T2 = + mg cos 60° ∵ cos 60 = 2 
o
r   UPSEE - 2010
mv 2 1 Ans. (c) : Let m is the mass of the vehicle, g is the
T2 = + mg × .....(ii) acceleration due to gravity, v is the velocity of the
r 2
From equation (i) and (ii) it is clear that T1 > T2 . vehicle and r is the radius of the circle in which the
vehicle is moving θ is the banking angle.
595. A circular turn table of radius 0.5 m has a
smooth groove as shown in figure. A ball of v2
mass 90 g is placed inside the groove along with tan θ =
rg
a spring of spring constant 102 N/cm. The ball
is at a distance of 0.1 m from the centre when v2
the turn table is at rest. O totating the turn tan θ = ….(i) [∵ r = 20m ]
20g
table with a constant angular frequency of 102
sec-1, the ball moves away from the centre by a If v' = v + 10% v
distance nearly equal to 10
v' = v+ v
100
v' = v + 0.1v
v' = 1.1v
Then,
v '2 (1.1v )
2
-1 -2
(a) 10 m (b) 10 m tanθ = ' = ....(ii)
(c) 10-3m (d) 2×10-1m rg r'g
UPSEE - 2013 Equating equation (i) and (ii), we get –
Ans. (b) : Given, k = 102 N cm–1 = 104 N/m 1 1.21
When the turn table rotates with angular speed (ω), the =
particle of mass (m) describes a circle of radius (r). 20 r'
r' = 20 × 1.21
r' = 24.2 m
597. The centripetal acceleration of a body moving
in a circle of radius 100 m with a time period of
2s will be
(a) 98.5 ms-2 (b) 198.5 ms-2
-2
(c) 49.29 ms (d) 985.9 ms-2
At equilibrium, balancing the centripetal force UPSEE - 2009
and the force experience due to spring
2 Ans. (d) : Given that, r = 100m, t = 2 sec
kx = mrω
Centripetal acceleration
90
100 ×102 x = ( 0.1 + x )104  2π 
2
1000 ac = ω r =   r
2
9 9x  T 
x= × 0.1 +
100 100 4π2
9x 9 = 2 × 100 = 986.96 m/s2 ≈ 985.9 m/s2
x− = 2
100 1000 598. Two cars A and B are going around concentric
91x 9
= circular paths of radii RA and RB. If the two
100 1000 cars complete the circular paths in the same
9 time, then the ratio of angular speed of A and B
x=
910 is
x = 0.00989 (a) 1 : 1 (b) RA : RB
x = 0.01
(c) R B : R A (d) 1 : 2
x = 10 −2 m
AP EAMCET (22.09.2020) Shift-I
Ans. (a) :
Angular speed of A –
2π
ωA = ……….(i)
TA
Angular speed of B - 4v 2 − 4Rg = Rg + u 2
2π 4v2 = 5Rg +u2 ………. (iii)
ωB = ………. (ii)
TB Total energy comparing-
Dividing eqn. (i) by equation (ii), we get – 1 1
So, mv 2 + mg ( 2R ) = mu 2
ωA TB 2 2
= u = v + 4gR
2 2
ωB TA
Putting the value of u2 in equation (iii), we get –
Since, TA = TB
4v 2 = 5gR + v 2 + 4gR
ωA TA ω 1
∴ = ⇒ A = 3v 2 = 9gR
ωB TA ωB 1
v 2 = 3gR
∴ ωA : ωB = 1:1
599. A stone of mass 2 kg tied to a light inextensible v = 3gR
5 5 5
string of length m is whirling in a circular v = 3 × 10 × ∵ R = ,g = 10
3 3 3
path in a vertical plane. If the ratio of the
v = 50 m / s
maximum tension to the minimum tension in
the string is 4, then the speed of the stone at the 600. Assertion (A) : The speed of a body in uniform
highest point of the circle is (g = 10 ms–2) circular motion is constant.
(a) 20 ms –1
(b) 10 3 ms –1 Reason (R) : In uniform circular motion, the
acceleration of the body is constant.
(c) 50 ms–1 (d) 10 ms–1 (a) Both (A) and (R) is the correct explanation of
AP EAMCET (20.04.2019) Shift-1 (A).
Ans. (c) : Given that, (b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the
5 correct explanation of (A).
Radius ( R ) = m (c) (A) is true but (R) is false.
3
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true.
Mass (m) = 2kg
Ans. (c) :
• Body moves with constant speed, it’s magnitude of
velocity is constant.
• Acceleration is a vector quantity therefore its direction
is changing it means acceleration is also changing.
601. Two spheres P and Q, each of mass 200 g are
attached to a string of length one metre as
shown in the figure. The string and the spheres
are then whirled in a horizontal circle about O
at a constant angular speed. The ratio of the
tension in the string between P and Q to that of
between P and O is (P is at mid-point of the line
mu 2 joining O and Q)
Tmax = mg + ....(i)
R
Tension is minimum at top
mv 2
Tmin = − mg ___(ii)
R
Dividing equation (i) and (ii), we get –
1 2
(a) (b)
2 3
3 2
(c) (d)
2 1
Ans. (b) : Ans. (a) : Given that,
v = 2iˆ m / s, v x = 2 , vy = 0
OQ L
( )
a = 2iˆ + 4jˆ m / s 2 , a x = 2, a y = 4
From figure, OP = PQ = = Tangential velocity in circular motion, the centripetal
2 2 acceleration is toward centre.
 L Radial acceleration in a centripetal acceleration is
For mass of P, T1 − T2 = mω2  
2 v2 v2
ar = ⇒ ay = x
For mass of Q, T2 = mω2 L …….(i) r r
L 22
T1 = mω2 + mω2 L 4= (Since, ay = 4 and v = 2 )
2 r
3 r = 1m
= ω2 mL ………(ii) Hence, the radius of the circle is 1m.
2
Dividing equation (ii) by equation (i), we get– 605. In 1.0 s, a particle goes from A to B moving in a
semicircle of 1.0 m radius (as shown in the
T2 mω2 L 2
∴ = = figure)
T1 3 mω2 L 3
2
602. A particle is moving in a circular path. The
acceleration and momentum vectors at an
instant of time are a = 2iˆ + 3jm/s
ˆ 2
andp = 6iˆ - 4jˆ
kgm/s. Then the motion of the particle is
(a) uniform circular motion
(b) circular motion with tangential acceleration The magnitude of the average velocity is
(c) circular motion with tangential retardation (a) 3.14 m/s (b) 2.0 m/s
(d) we cannot say anything about a and p only (c) 1.0 m/s (d) zero
BITSAT-2005 CG PET- 2017
Ans. (a) : We consider the dot product of a and p , Ans. (b) : Given that, Time (t) = 1.0 sec, r = 1.0 m
a ⋅ p = (2iɵ + 3j)
ɵ (6iɵ − 4ɵj)
= (2 × 6) − (3 × 4) = 12 − 12 = 0
∴ a is perpendicular to p .
∴ Motion is uniform circular motion.
603. A body is travelling in a circle at a constant
speed. It Total displacement of the particle from A to B time
taken, (t) = 1sec
(a) has a constant velocity Then,
(b) is not accelerated
displacement s 2
(c) has an inward radial acceleration Average velocity = = = =2m /s
(d) has an outward radial acceleration Time t 1
606. The speed of revolution of a particle going
BITSAT-2010 around a circle is doubled and its angular
Ans. (c): A body travelling a circle at a constant speed. speed is halved. That happens to the centripetal
Therefore, the tangential component of the acceleration acceleration?
aT is zero and it has only the centripetal acceleration ac (a) Remains unchanged (b) Halved
which is directed towards the centre. So, it has an (c) Doubled (d) Becomes four times
inward acceleration. CG PET- 2010
In inward radial acceleration, magnitude of velocity is Ans. (a) : Centripetal acceleration (aC) = rω2 = vω
constant but direction is changing continuously Now speed is doubled but the angular speed is halved
604. The velocity and acceleration vectors of a ω
then, v′ = 2v and ω′ =
particle undergoing circular motion are 2
v = 2iˆ m/s and a = 2iˆ + 4jˆ m/s2 respectively at ∴ Now centripetal acceleration
an instant of time. The radius of the circle is ω
a′C = v′ ω′ = (2v) × = vω = aC
(a) 1m (b) 2m 2
(c) 3m (d) 4m If v is doubled and ω is halved then the centripetal
BITSAT-2013 acceleration remains unchanged.
607. A car is circulating on the path of radius r and 609. The kinetic energy k of a particle moving along
at any time its velocity is v and rate of increase a circle of radius R depends on the distance
of velocity is a .The resultant acceleration of covered. It is given as KE = as2, where a is a
the car will be constant. The force acting on the particle is
v2 2 v2 s2  s2 
(a) +r (b) +a (a) 2a (b) 2as  1 + 2 
a2 r R  R 
v4  v2  R2
(c) + a2 (d)  + a  (c) 2 as (d) 2a
r2  r  s
CG PET- 2009 Manipal UGET-2014
Ans. (c) : Given, Ans. (b): Given, KE = as2 (where a is constant)
Radius of car = r 1
We know that, KE = mv 2
Instant velocity = v m/s 2
Increase in velocity = tangential acceleration 1
Tangential acceleration (at) = a m/s2 mv 2 = as 2
2
Now, we know that when particle circular motion radial
acceleration acts toward the centre. mv2 = 2as2
v2 2as 2
∴ Radial acceleration (ar) = v2 =
r m
a 2r + a 2t 2as 2 2a
Resultant acceleration, (aR) = v= =s .....(i)
m m
2
 v2  Differential equation (i) w.r.t. s,
So, aR =   + a2
 r  dv 2a
= .....(ii)
ds m
v4 We know,
aR = 2 + a2
r v2 2s 2 a
608. A particle moves with constant speed v along a a r = ⇒ a r =
R mR
circular path of radius r and completes the For tangential acceleration
circle in time T. The acceleration of the particle
is dv dv ds
at = = .
2πv 2πr dt ds dt
(a) (b)
T T dv
=v
2πr 2
2πv 2
ds
(c) (d) From equation (i) & (ii), we get–
T T
Manipal UGET-2019  2a   2a 
Ans. (a) : Given that, a t = s  
 m   m 
Speed of particle = v
Time taken = T 2as
at = ....(iii)
Radius of circle = r m
We know that, 2 2
So, a = aR + at
2π
ω= rad/ sec 2 2
T  2as 2   2as 
ac = ω r
2 =    + 
 mR   m 
Putting the value of ω
2
 2π 
2
2as s
ac =   × r a = 1 + R
T  m  
4π 2 We know that,
ac = 2 × r Force (F) = ma
T
2
2π 2πr 2as s
ac = × F= m× 1+  
T T m R
Putting the value of v [∵ v = 2πr/T] 2
2πv s
So, ac = F = 2as 1+ R
T  

610. A wet open umbrella is held vertical and it Ans. (b) : Let the linear velocity of buses A and B be vA
whirled about the handle at a uniform rate of and vB and their angular velocity be ωA and ωB
21 revolutions in 44s. If the rim of the umbrella respectively.
is circle of 1 m in diameter and the height of
the rim above the flour is 4.9 m, the locus of the Given that, time period are same for both buses
drop is a circle of radius TA = TB
(a) 2.5m (b) 1 m 2π
We know that, Time period T =
(c) 3 m (d) 1.5 m ω
Manipal UGET-2013 2π 2π
Ans. (a) : Given, h = 4.9 m, D = 1 m, r = 0.5 m = (TA = TB)
ωA ω B
2h 2 × 4.9 ωA = ωB
Time (T) = = = 1sec
g 9.8 v
∆θ 21× 2π ω= where v = linear velocity and r = radius of
ω= = = 3rad / sec r
∆t 44 circle.
Tangential speed (vt) = rω vA vB
= 0.5 × 3 = 1.5 m/s So, =
rA rB
Horizontal range (Hr) = vt × T
= 1.5 × 1 = 1.5 m The ratio of velocity (linear) of buses is
v A rA
=
v B rB
 1th 
613. A ball moves one-fourth   of a circle of
 4 
radius R in time T. Let v1 and v2 be the
magnitudes of mean speed and mean velocity
x = r 2 + (H r )2 = (0.5) 2 + (1.5)2 v
vector. The ratio 1 will be
= 0.25 + 2.25 = 2.5 m v2
611. A particle is moving along a circular path of π 3
radius 5 m with a uniform speed 5ms–1. What (a) (b)
2 π
will be the average acceleration when the
particle completes half revolution? 2 π
(c) (d)
(a) Zero (b) 10 ms-2 3π 2 2
−2 10 −2 TS-EAMCET-04.05.2019, Shift-1
(c) 10 π ms (d) ms
π MHT CET-2019
Manipal UGET-2012 Ans. (d) : Mean speed of a moving body is given by,
JCECE-2003
total distance
Ans. (d) : The change in velocity, when the particle v1 = ....(i)
completes half the revolution is given by total time taken
∆v = [5 − (−5)] m/s = 10 m/s Mean velocity vector for a moving body.
Time taken to complete half revolution is given by total displacement
πr π × 5 v2 = ....(ii)
t= = =π s total time taken
v 5
∆v 10
Average acceleration = = m / s2
t π
612. Two cars A and B move along a concentric
circular path of radius rA and rB with velocities
vA and vB maintaining constant distance, then
vA
is equal to
vB
From the figure,
rB rA 2πR
(a) (b) ACB is the total distance =
rA rB 4
rA2 rB2 And AB is total displacement = 2R
(c) 2 (d) 2
rB rA A ball moving in a circular arc is shown in the figure
Manipal UGET-2010 below,

From equation (i) 616. A point P is moving in uniform circular motion
2πR 1 πR with radius 3m. Let at some instant the
v1 =
4
× =
T 2T ( )
acceleration of the point is a = 6iˆ - 4jˆ m/s2, the
From equation (ii) position vector is r and velocity vector is v.
2R v1 π Choose the correct statement.
v2 = Then, = (a) v. a = 0 and r × a ≠ 0
T v2 2 2
(b) v. a ≠ 0 and r × a ≠ 0
614. A circular freeway entrance and exit are (c) v. a = 0 and r × a = 0
commonly banked to control a moving car at
14 m/s. To design similar ramp for 28 m/s one (d) v. a ≠ 0 and r × a = 0
should TS-EAMCET-10.09.2020, Shift-2
(a) increase the radius by factor 2 Ans. (c) : Given,
(b) increase the radius by factor 4 Acceleration, a = 6iˆ − 4ˆj
(c) decrease the radius by factor 4
(d) decrease the radius by factor 2
TS-EAMCET.11.09.2020, Shift-2
Ans. (b) : The equation for banking is
v2
tan θ =
rg
Where r is the radius and g is acceleration due to gravity
For design similar ramp tanθ remain constant
Then,
2 2
(14) (28)
=
r r' From the figure,
So r' = 4r (increasing the radius by factor 4) Acceleration a is perpendicular to velocity v
It means, radius increase by factor 4. Then,
615. Consider a particle is moving with a minimum v.a = 0
speed v at highest point of vertical circle of And position vector r is parallel to acceleration a
radius R. If the radius of the circle doubled the Then,
corresponding minimum speed will be r×a=0
v 617. If a body moving in a circular path maintains
(a) v (b)
2 constant speed of 10ms–1, then which of the
(c) 3 v (d) 2 v following correctly describes the relation
between acceleration (a) and radius (r)?
Ans. (d) : Let a circle with radius (R) moving in a
vertical plane.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
There are three point on circle A,B and C which has Ans. (c) : Tangential acceleration is independent of r
minimum velocity as
v2
5gR, gR and 3gR respectively Then for highest Centripetal acceleration =
r
point (i.e point B) where, v is constant
V∝ R then
V1 R1 1
= ....(i) a∝
V2 R2 r
R1 = R, V1 = V and R2 = 2R
From equation (i)
V R
= ⇒V2 = 2V Hence, graph between acceleration & radius is
V2 2R hyperbola.
618. Consider an object making uniform motion 620. A car turns a corner on a slippery road at a
around a circle of radius 5 m with tangential constant speed of 10 m/s. If the coefficient of
velocity 2 ms–1. The time it takes to complete 2 friction is 0.5, the minimum radius of the arc in
revolution and the magnitude of acceleration metre in which the car turns is
respectively are (a) 20 (b) 10
(a) 0.2π s and 0.8 ms–2 (b) 0.5π s and 1 ms–2 (c) 5 (d) 4
(c) 10π s and 0.8 ms–2 (d) 5π s and 5 ms–2 JCECE-2016
TS-EAMCET-04.05.2018, Shift-2 Ans. (a) : Given,
Ans. (c) : Given that, circle of radius = 5m Velocity v = 10 m/s
Tangential velocity (v) = 2 m/s friction, µ = 0.5
Here, 2 revolutions complete by object. radius of the arc r = ?
We know that, We know,
v v = µgr
v = ωr = = ω
(10 ) = 100 = 20 m
2
r v2
r= =
2 µg 0.5 × 10 0.5 × 10
ω = rad / s
5 621. A string of length l fixed at one end carries a
2π 2π 2 π mass m at the other end. The string makes
Also, ω= ⇒ T= = 2
T ω 2/5 rev/s around the horizontal axis through the
T= 5π sec for one revolution, π
fixed end as shown in the figure, the tension in
Object completes 2 revolutions in time. the string
Then, T = 2 × 5 × π = 10π sec (a) 16 ml (b) 6ml
v2 ( 2)
2
(c) 5 ml (d) 3ml
And acceleration, a = = = 0.8ms −2
r 5
619. A particle moves in a circle with speed v
varying with time as v (t) = 2t. The total
acceleration of the particle after it completes 2
rounds of cycle is
(a) 16π (b) 2 1 + 64π2
(c) 2 1 + 49π2 (d) 14π
Ans. (b) : Given, JCECE-2014
v (t) = 2t Ans. (a) : Given,
2
Total acceleration (aT) = a t + a c
2 2
ω = rev/sec
π
v 2 ( 2t ) 4t 2
2
ω = 2πn = 4
ac = = = ....(1)
r r r
v = rω
v 2t dθ
ω= = ⇒ω=
r r dt
2t 2 t t2
2
θ = ∫ dt = =
r r 2 r
n = 2 round of cycle
t2
4π = ⇒ t 2 = 4πr ....(2) From figure, r = l sinθ
r
∴ Tsinθ = mrω2
4t 2
4 ( 4πr )
Centripetal acceleration (ac) = = =16π Tsinθ = mlsinθω2
r r T = ml ω2 = ml(4)2 = 16 ml
dv d
at = = ( 2t ) = 2 622. A body of mass 0.1 kg when rotated in a
dt dt circular path of diameter 1.0 m on a frictionless
horizontal plane by means of string, makes 10
( 2 ) + (16π )
2 2
a T = a c2 + a t 2 =
revolutions in 31.4 seconds. The centripetal
= 4+ 256 π2 force acting on the body will be
(a) 0.2 N (b) 0.1 N
= 4 (1 + 64π2 ) = 2 1 + 64π2 (c) 2 N (d) 1 N
JCECE-2013
Ans. (a) : Given, 625. A body of mass 1 kg is rotating in a vertical
m = 0.1 kg, diameter (d) = 1.0 circle of radius 1 m. What with is the difference
1.0 in kinetic energy at the top and at the bottom of
radius (r) = = 0.5m the circle? (Take g = 10 m/s2)
2 (a) 50 J (b) 30 J
N (c) 20 J (d) 10 J
Then, ω = × 2π rad / s ....(i)
60 JCECE-2004
In 31.4 sec make 10 revolution Ans. (c) : Given that,
10 Mass = 1 kg
Then, 1 second = × revolution
31.4 Radius = 1 m
10
1 minute = × 60 revolution
31.4
600
N= rpm
31.4
Now putting the value of N in equation (i)
600
ω= × 2π
31.4 × 60 1
As we know, kinetic energy = mv 2
ω = 2 rad/sec 2
Now we get the centripetal force 1 1
So, mv12 = mv 22 + mg ( 2R )
Fc = mrω2 2 2
= (0.1) × (0.5) × 22 1 1
= 0.2 N mv1 − mv 22 = mg ( 2R )
2
2 2
623. On a railway curve, the outside rail is laid ∆K.E. = 1× 10 × 2 ×1 = 20 J
higher than the inside one so that resultant
626. Two particles starting from a point on a circle
force exerted on the wheels of the rail car by of radius 4 m in horizontal plane move along
the tops of the rail will the circle with constant speeds of 4 m s–1 and 6
(a) equilibrate the centripetal force m s–1 respectively in opposite directions. The
(b) be vertical particles will collide with each other after a
(c) be decreased time of
(d) have a horizontal inward component (a) 3.0 s (b) 2.5 s
JCECE-2012 (c) 2.0 s (d) 1.5 s
Ans. (d): COMEDK 2016
Ans. (b): Given that,
Radius = 4 m, v1 = 4 m/s, v2 = 6 m/s
Relative speed of particle in opposite direction–
vrel = v1 +v2
= 4+6
= 10 m/s
Circumference of circle = 2πr
=2×π×4
The particles will collide with each other after a time of
Circumferenceof circle
t=
From figure We can say that the top of the rail will have Relative speed between them
a horizontal inward component.
2π × 4
624. The centripetal acceleration of particle of mass = = 2.5 s
m moving with a velocity v in a circular orbit of 10
radius r is : 627. A car is moving in a circular horizontal track
(a) v2/r along the radius, towards the centre of radius 10 m with a constant speed of 10 m/s .
(b) v2/r along the radius, away from the centre A bob is suspended from the roof of the car by
a light wire of length 1.0 m. The angle made by
(c) mv2/r along the radius, away the centre the wire with the vertical is
(d) mv2/r along the radius, towards the centre
π π
JCECE-2005 (a) (b)
3 6
v2 π
Ans. (a) : We know, centripetal acceleration ( a c ) = (c) (d) 0ο
r 4
And act towards center. COMEDK 2013
Ans. (c): Given that, Ans. (b) : In uniform circular motion, the magnitude of
Radius = 10 m velocity and acceleration remains same, but due to
Velocity = 10 m/s change in direction of motion, the direction of velocity
and acceleration changes.
centripetal acceleration is given by ac = ω2r.
Hence, centripetal acceleration in circular motion is
dependent on angular velocity of the body.
630. For a particle in a uniformly accelerated
circular motion
(a) velocity is radial and acceleration has both
radial and transverse components
(b) velocity is transverse and acceleration has
From figure, on resolving tension we get both radial and transverse components
T cosθ = mg ....(1) (c) velocity is radial and acceleration is
mv 2 transverse only
T sinθ = ...(2)
r (d) velocity is traverse and acceleration is radial
Dividing equation by (2) and (1) we get– only
AIIMS-2011
v 2 10 × 10
tan θ = = =1 Ans. (b): In case of uniformly accelerated circular
rg 10 × 10 motion, the velocity of particle is always tangential but
π its acceleration has two components radial component
θ = tan−1(1) = which acts towards the centre of motion and other is
4
tangential component which is parallel to the direction
π of velocity.
θ=
4 631. At the uppermost point of a projectile, its
So, option (c) is correct. velocity and acceleration are at an angle of
628. Assertion: There is a stage when frictional (a) 180º (b) 90º
force is not needed at all to provide the (c) 60º (d) 45º
necessary centripetal force on a banked road. AIIMS-2002
Reason: On a banked road, due to its Ans. (b) : At the upper most points of a projectile, the
inclination the vehicle tends to remain inwards vertical component of the velocity of projection become
without any chances of skidding. zero while the horizontal component remain constant.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and And acceleration is always vertically downward.
Reason is the correct explanation of Therefore its velocity and acceleration are at an angle of
Assertion. 90o.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but 632. An electron is moving in a circle of radius 2m
Reason is not the correct explanation of with speed 4 m/s. Find the acceleration of the
Assertion. electron.
(c) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect. (a) 8 m/s2 (b) 4 m/s2
2
(d) If both the Assertion and Reason are (c) 16 m/s (d) 10 m/s2
incorrect. AIIMS-26.05.2019(E) Shift-2
AIIMS-2016 Ans. (a) : Given that,
Ans. (c): When the car is driven at optimum speed. v = 4 m/s, r = 2 m
Then the normal reaction component is enough to
provide the centripetal force. v 2 (4) 2 16
Acceleration of electron = = = = 8m / s 2
629. Assertion: When a particle moves in a circle r 2 2
with a uniform speed, its velocity and 633. A body of mass m is moving in a circle of
acceleration both changes. radius r with a constant speed v. If a force
Reason: The centripetal acceleration in mv 2
circular motion is dependent on angular is acting on the body towards the centre,
r
velocity of the body. then what will be the work done by this force in
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and moving the body over half the circumference of
Reason is the correct explanation of the circle?
Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but mv 2
(a) Zero (b)
Reason is not the correct explanation of 2
Assertion. mv 2 πr 2
(c) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect. (c) × πr (d)
(d) If both the Assertion and Reason are r mv 2
incorrect. BCECE-2012
AIIMS-2010 JEECE-2006
Ans. (a) : T = mg + mrω2
3.7 g = 0.5 g+ 0.5×4ω2
3.2 g = 2 ω2
ω2 = 16
ω = 4 rad/s.
636. A particle of mass 5 kg is moving on a circle of
radius 1 m with an angular velocity of 2 rad.s–1.
Work done = Force × displacement The centripetal force is ______
(a) 10 N (b) 40 N
w = F. ds
(c) 30 N (d) 20 N
= F.ds cos 90º = 0 AP EAMCET-25.08.2021, Shift-II
Since, the angle between direction of force and the
direction of displacement is always 90º and cos 90o = 0 Ans. (d) : Given
Then, work done is zero. That mass (m) = 5 kg
Radius of circle (r) = 1 m
634. A bucket of water is being revolved in vertical
circle of radius 1m. Minimum frequency Angular velocity (ω) = 2 rad/sec
required to prevent the water from getting We know,
down the path is (g = 10 m/s2) mv 2
Centripetal force (Fc) =
2π 2π r
(a) (b)
m ( rω)
2
10 5
Fc = (v = rω)
10 5 r
(c) (d)
2π 2π mr 2ω2
BCECE-2011 =
r
Ans. (c) : We know that, Fc = mrω2
Centripetal force– = 5 × 1 × (2)2
mv 2 Fc = 20 N
= mg
r 637. When a vehicle of mass m is moving with a
v2 velocity v over-bridge of radius of curvature r,
=g the thrust on the road at the lowest point on the
r bridge, will be ______
v2 = rg
mv 2 mv 2
v = rg (a) mg + (b) mg −
r r
v = r.ω = 2πnr (Where n is the frequency) 2 2 2
m vg vg
2πnr = rg (c) (d)
r r
rg 1× 10 AP EAMCET-25.08.2021, Shift-I
n= =
2πr 2π × 1 Ans. (a) : The motion of the of the vehicle over a
concave bridge CD is the motion along the segment of a
10 circle.
= Hz
2π The centripetal force is provided by the difference of
635. A weightless thread can bear tension upto 3.7 normal reaction N of the bridge and weight mg of the
kg-wt. A stone of mass 500g is tied to it and car
revolved in a circular path of radius 4m in a
vertical plane. If g = 10ms–2, then the maximum
angular velocity of the stone will be:
(a) 4 rad/s (b) 16 rad/s
(c) 21rad/s (d) 2 rad/s
BCECE-2003 ∴ mv 2
N – mg =
Ans. (a) : Given that, r
Tmax = 3.7 kg-wt mv 2
m = 500 gm = 0.5 kg N = mg +
r
r = 4 m, w = ?, g = 10 m/s2 638. One end of a string of length l is connected to a
Maximum tension– particle of mass m and the other to a small peg
mv 2 on a smooth horizontal table. If the particle
Tmax = + mg moves in a circle with speed v, the net force on
r
T–mg = mrω2 the particle (directed towards the centre) is (T
is the tension in the string)
mv 2 641. In a circus, a stuntman rides a motor bike in a
(a) T (b) T − vertical circular track of radius r. Find the
l minimum speed, he must maintain at highest
mv 2 point of track.
(c) T + (d) zero
l (a) 2 gr (b) 2 gr
Karnataka CET-2020
NEET-2017 (c) gr (d) 5 gr
Ans. (a) : When a partile revolves around the circular AP EAMCET (17.09.2020) Shift-II
path of length l the centripetal force is provided by the Ans. (c) :
tension produced in the string
Then,
mv 2
Net force ( F ) = T =
l
639. A car of mass ‘m’ is crossing the convex bridge
of radius of curvature ‘R’ with a speed ‘v’. At
the highest point the thrust is ( g = acceleration
due to gravity)
mv 2
(a) mg + (b) mg at highest point–
R
mv 2
mv2 mv 2 N + mg =
(c) mg - (d) r
R R For Vmin, N should be zero (i.e. N = 0)
MHT-CET 2020 Then,
Ans. (c) : The motion of the car over a convex bridge
CD is the motion along the segment of a circle CD. mv 2
∴ mg =
r
∴ Vmin = gr
Hence, minimum speed at the highest point of vertical
circular path Vmin = gr
642. A particle is moving with a constant speed v in
a circle. What is the magnitude of average
At the highest point the thrust is
velocity after half rotation?
mv 2 v
mg – N = (a) 2v (b) 2
R π
mv 2 v v
So, N = mg – (c) (d)
R 2
Where, 2π
WB JEE 2011
N = Normal force
m = Mass Ans. (b) : We know that:-
v = Velocity d = 2r
R = Radius Here, d is diameter and r is radius
640. A particle is moving in a circle of radius R with In one complete rotation total distance covered = 2πr
constant speed v. If radius is doubled, then its
centripetal force to keep the same speed gets :
(a) Twice as great as before
(b) Half
(c) One-fourth
(d) Remains constant
BCECE-2005
mv 2
Ans. (b) : F =
r Then,
For same mass and same speed if radius is doubled then For Half rotation–
1 2πr
force should be halved because F ∝ . Distance covered = = πr
r 2
2
mv 1 distance
F' = ⇒ F' = F So, Speed =
2r 2 time

distance πr rm
time = = (a) Pmr (b)
speed v P
Hence, mP 2 P2
total displacement (c) (d)
Average velocity = r rm
total time UP CPMT-2009
2r 2v Ans. (d) :
v= =
πr π
v
643. A pellet of mass 1 g is moving with an angular
velocity of 1 rad/s along a circle of radius 1 m.
The centrifugal force is
(a) 0.1 dyne (b) 1 dyne
(c) 10 dyne (d) 100 dyne We know that,
WB JEE 2008 Radial force = centripetal force
Ans. (d) : Given that, mv 2 mv 2 m
m = 1 g, ω = 1 rad/sec Radial force (Fr) = = ×
r = 1m = 100 cm r r m
( )
2
mv 2 mv
Centrifugal force (f) = Fr =
r rm
m ( rω)
2
∵ P = mv 
F= (∴v = rω)  Where. P is liner 
P 2  
r
2
F = mrω Fr =  Momentum 
F = 1 × 100 × 1 rm  
m = Mass
F = 100 dyne  
644. A car of mass 1500 kg is moving with a speed of  v = Velocity 
12.5 ms–1 on a circular path of radius 20 m on a 646. Which motion does not require force to
level road. The value of coefficient of friction maintain it?
between the Tires and road, so that the car (a) Uniform circular motion
does. not slip is (b) Elliptical motion
(a) 0.8 (b) 0.6 (c) Uniform straight line motion
(c) 0.4 (d) 0.2
(d) Projectile motion
UP CPMT-2009
UP CPMT-2007
Ans. (a) : Given that
Ans. (c) : Uniform straight line motion is a type of
Radius of the circular path = 20 m
linear motion. It work according to Newton's first law
Mass of the car = 1500 kg
of motion i.e. objects that do not experience any net
Speed of the car = 12.5 m/sec force will continue to move in straight line with a
Let the coefficient of the friction be µ. the centrifugalconstant velocity until they are subjected to a net force.
force will balance the friction so that the car does not
slip. 647. If ar and at represent radial and tangential
Hence, accelerations, the motion of particle will be
car does not slip– uniformly circular if
centripetal force = centrifugal force (a) ar = 0 and at = 0 (b) ar = 0 but at ≠ 0
2 (c) ar ≠ 0 but at = 0 (d) ar ≠ 0 and at ≠ 0
mv
= µmg [∵ centrifugalforce = friction force] UP CPMT-2004
r
Ans. (c) : When the particle move uniform circular
mv 2 motion the tangential acceleration remains zero but
coefficient of friction, µ =
rmg magnitude of radial acceleration remains constant i.e.
2 not zero.
v
µ= Hence,
rg ar ≠ 0 but at = 0.
(12.5 )
2
648. A small cone fitted with water is revolved in a
=
20 × 9.8 vertical circle of radius 4 m and does not fall
µ = 0.8 down. What must be the maximum period of
645. A particle of mass m is executing uniform revolution?
circular motion on a path of radius r. If P is the (a) 4s (b) 2s
magnitude of its linear momentum. The radial (c) 1s (d) 6s
force acting on the particle is UP CPMT-2012
Ans. (a) : Given that, 650. A spaceman in training is rotated in a seat at
R=4m the end of a horizontal arm of length 5m. If he
g = 10 m/s2 can withstand accelerations upto 9g, then what
is the maximum number of revolutions per
second permissible ? (Take g = 10 m/s2)
(a) 13.5 prs (b) 1.35 rps
(c) 0.676 rps (d) 6.75 rps
UP CPMT-2006
Ans. (c) : Given,
Length of horizontal arm (l) = r = 5m
N=0 Centripetal acceleration (ac) = 9g
= 90 m/s2
mv 2
≥ mg We know that,
r
v2
v2 Centripetal acceleration (a c ) =
≥g r
r
v= a cr
v ≥ rg
v = 90 × 5
rω ≥ rg
v = 21.21 m/s
g As we know that, one revolution is equal to distance,
ω≥
r d = 2π × r
2π d=2π×5
Time period, (T) = (∵ ω = 2πn) = 31.42m
ω
Time taken for one complete revolution;
r 4
T ≤ 2π ⇒ T ≤ 2π d
g 10 t=
v
T = 3.97 second 31.42
≈ 4 second. t=
21.21
649. A cosmonaut is orbiting earth in a space craft
at an altitude h = 630 km with a speed of 8 t =1.48s
km/s. If the radius of the earth is 6370 km, the Then,
acceleration of the cosmonaut is 1
(a) 9.10 m/s2 (b) 9.80 m/s2 Number of revolutions (n) =
(c) 10.0 m/s 2
(d) 9.88 m/s2 t
1
UP CPMT-2006 n= = 0.676 rev/s
Ans. (a) :Given that, 1.48
h = 630 km 651. A particle of mass M is moving in a horizontal
Speed (v) = 8 km/s circle of radius R with uniform speed ν. When
Radius of the earth (Re) = 6370 km the particle moves form one point to a
diametrically opposite point, its
v2
The acceleration of the cosmonaut (a) = (a) Momentum does not change
r (b) Momentum changes by 2 Mν
Where,
r = distance from the centre of the earth, Mν 2
(c) Kinetic energy changes by
Then, 4
2
r = Re + h (d) Kinetic energy changes by Mν
r = 6370 + 630 TS EAMCET (Engg.)-2017
= 7000 Ans. (b) : Given
= 7×106 m mass = M
We know that, horizontal circle of Radius = R
v 2 velocity of Particle = v
ac = Change in momentum = Final momentum – initial
r momentum
8 × 8 × 106 ∆P = Pf – Pi
ac =
7 × 106 ∆P = Mv – (−Mv)
64 = 2Mv
ac = ⇒ ac = 9.10 m/s2
7 Momentum change by 2 Mv.
652. A particle is moving in a circle of radius 5 cm Ans. (a) : Mass of lighter stone (mL) = m
with uniform speed and completes the circle in Mass of heavier stone (mH) = 2m
5s. What is the magnitude of linear Radius of lighter stone (rL) = r
acceleration?
r
(a) 0.8π2 cm s 2 (b) 0.8π2 m s 2 Radius of heavier stone (rH) =
2
(c) 0.8π cm s 2 (d) 0.8π m s 2 Centripetalforce of lighter = FCL 
TS EAMCET 06.08.2021, Shift-II FCL = FCH → v L = nv H Centripetalforce of heavier = F 
 CH 
Ans. (a) : Given, r = 5cm, t = 5sec. We know that,
2πr 2π× 5 FCL = FCH
The linear speed (v) = = = 2π cm / s
t 5 mL vL2 mH vH 2
=
v 2 ( 2π )
2
4π 2 rL rH
Centripetal acceleration (a) = = =
r 5 5 Putting the value of
a = 0.8π 2 cm / s 2 m ( nv H ) 2m ( v H )
2 2
Hence, the magnitude of its acceleration = 0.8π cm/s 2 2

=
r r
653. In uniform circular motion which of following
statement is wrong 2
(a) Work done during one complete cycle is zero 2 2× 2
n =2
=
(b) Centripetal force acting towards the centre of 1 1
circle 2
(c) Angular velocity is constant n2 = 4
(d) Tangential velocity is constant n=2
TS EAMCET 06.08.2021, Shift-II 656. A particle moves in a circle of radius 5 cm with
Ans. (d) : In a uniform circular motion, speed of the constant speed and time period 0.2π s. The
particle does not change whereas direction changes. acceleration of the particle is
Hence, (a) 25 m/s2 (b) 36 m/s2
Tangential velocity changes at every instant. (c) 5 m/s 2
(d) 15 m/s2
654. A particle moves according to the equation x = [AIPMT 2011]
a sin ωt and y = a (1-cos ωt). The path of the Ans. (c) : For tangential acceleration-
particle is
If v = constant
(a) circle (b) parabola
dv
(c) hyperbola (d) cycloid at = (v = constant)
SRMJEE - 2016 dt
Ans. (d) : Motion of the particle is given by the at = 0
equations For centripetal acceleration -
x = a sin ωt v2
aC =
x r
= sin ωt ...... (i) aC = ω2n
a
y T = 0.2 π sec.
y = a(1 − cos ωt) ⇒ − 1 = − cos ωt ….. (ii) 2π
a ω=
Squaring and adding eqns. (i) and (ii), we get. T
2
x y 
2 2π
+ − 1 = 1 ω= =10 rad / s
  0.2π
a2  a 
x 2 + (y − a)2 = a 2 ∴ a = aC
= ω2r
This is the equation of a cycloid.
5
655. Two stones of masses m and 2m are whirled in =100 ×
horizontal circles, the heavier one in a radius 100
r a = 5 m/s2
and the lighter one in radius r. The Acceleration of the particle is (a) = 5 m/s2
2
tangential speed of lighter stone is n times that 657. A car runs at a constant speed on a circular
of the value of heavier stone when they track of radius 100 m, taking 62.8 s for every
experience same centripetal forces. The value circular lap. The average velocity and average
of n is speed for each circular lap respectively is
(a) 2 (b) 3 (a) 0, 0 (b) 0, 10 m/s
(c) 4 (d) 1 (c) 10 m/s, 10 m/s (d) 10 m/s, 0
[AIPMT 2015] [AIPMT 2006]
Ans. (b) : Given, ∵ v = rω
t = 62.8 sec, r = 100 m ω2 = ω0 2 + 2αθ  
∵ Car runs circular track  ω=v 
Hence, total displacement = 0  r 
Totaldisplacement ∵ a = r 2 
Average velocity = v2 a  
= 0 + 2 × × ( 2π ) × 2
Total time r 2
r  a=a 
0  r 
v= =0
( 80 )
2
t a
= 2 × × 2π× 2
Totaldistance 2πr r2 r
Averagespeed = =
Total time t 80 × 80 × π  20 
= 2 × a × 4π  r = π 
2π× 100 20
=
62.8 a = 40 m / s 2
2 × 3.14 ×100
= 660. A particle of mass M is revolving along a circle
62.8 of radius R and another particle of mass m is
= 10 m/s revolving in a circle of radius r. If time periods
of both particles are same, then the ratio of
658. The circular motion of a particle with constant their angular velocities is
speed is R
(a) 1 (b)
(a) simple harmonic but not periodic r
(b) periodic and simple harmonic r R
(c) neither periodic nor simple harmonic (c) (d)
(d) periodic but not simple harmonic R r
[AIPMT 2001]
[AIPMT 2005]
Ans. (a) : Angular velocity of particle is given by
Ans. (d) : The circular motion of a particle with
2π
constant speed is periodic but not simple harmonic. ω=
• Due to constant speed, the object will cover equal T
distance in equal intervals of time. Hence, the circular Or
motion will be repeated in equal intervals of time. So it
1
is a periodic motion. ω∝ [∵ T = time period of the particle]
• In a circular motion, the object cannot oscillate about T
a fixed position as it travels circular distance. It simply implies that ω does not depend on mass of the
This, it is not a simple harmonic motion. body and radius of the circle
659. A particle moves along a circle of radius ω1 T2
=
 20  ω2 T1
  m with constant tangential acceleration. but given time period is same (i.e. T1 = T2)
 π
If the velocity of the particle is 80m/s at the end ω1 1
Hence, =
of the second revolution after motion has begin, ω2 1
the tangential acceleration is
661. A body is whirled in a horizontal circle of
(a) 160 π m/s2 (b) 40 m/s2 radius 20 cm. It has an angular velocity of 10
(c) 40 π m/s 2
(d) 640 π m/s2 rad/s. What is its linear velocity at any point on
[AIPMT 2003] circular path?
Ans. (b) : Given, (a) 2 m/s (b) 2 m/s
 20  (c) 10 m/s (d) 20 m/s
R =   m, θ = 2π [CBSE AIPMT 1996]
 π
velocity = 80 m/s, after 2 rounds Ans. (b) : Angular velocity (ω) = 10 rad/s
Circular Radius (r) = 20 cm ⇒ 0.2 m
initial angular velocity, ω0 = 0
We know that,
v = rω
v = 0.2 × 10 ⇒ v = 2 m / s

662. When milk is churned, cream gets separated
v2
due to Centripetal acceleration, a c =
(a) centripetal force (b) centrifugal force R
(c) frictional force (d) gravitational force v2
[AIPMT 1991] a cos30 = o
R
Ans. (b) : Due to centrifugal force, the cream gets 2
separated when milk is churned. A common way of v 3
= 15 ×
separating cream from milk by churning is using the 2.5 2
centrifuge machine. When the machine rotates, the
heavier part (cream) moves outward, due to centrifugal v = 32.475
2
force, and thus gets separated from the milk. v = 5.69 m/s
663. An electric fan has blades of length 30 cm v = 5.7 m/s
measured from the axis of rotation. If the fan is 665. A particle moving in a circle of radius R with a
rotating at 120 rev/min, the acceleration of a uniform speed takes a time T to complete one
point on the tip of the blade is revolution. If this particle were projected with
(a) 1600 ms–2 (b) 47.4 ms–2 the same speed at an angle θ to the horizontal,
(c) 23.7 ms –2
(d) 50.55 ms –2 the maximum height attained by it equals 4R.
[AIPMT 1990] The angle of projection θ is then given by
1 1
Ans. (b) : Given,
−1  gT  −1  π R 
2 2 2 2
r = 30 cm = 0.3 m (a) θ = cos  2  (b) θ = cos  2 
n = 120 rev/min π R  gT 
1 1
120
−1  π R  −1  2gT 
n= = 2 rev/sec 2 2 2 2
60 (c) θ = sin  2  (d) θ = sin  2 
ω = 2πn  gT   πR 
ω = 2×π×2 [NEET 2021]
ω = 4π rad/sec Ans. (d) : Given, maximum height H = 4R
Then,
Acceleration, ac = ω2r
ac = (4π)2 × 0.3
16 × 22 × 22 × 0.3
=
7×7
a c = 47.4 m / s 2
664. In the given figure, a =15 m/s2 represents the Time, T = 2πR
total acceleration of a particle moving in the V
clockwise direction in a circle of radius R = 2.5 2πR
m at a given instant of time. The speed of the or V = ....(i)
particle is T
V 2 sin 2 θ 2π2 R 2 sin 2 θ
maximum height, H max = =
2g gT 2
2π2 R 2 sin 2 θ
4R =
gT 2
1/ 2
 2gT 2 
sin θ =  2 
 πR 
(a) 4.5 m/s (b) 5.0 m/s 1/ 2
(c) 5.7 m/s (d) 6.2 m/s  2gT 2 
[NEET 2016] θ = sin −1  2 
 πR 
Ans. (c) : Given, R = 2.5 m, a = 15 m/s2, ac = acos30o
666. A particle moves in a circle of radius 30 cm. Its

linear speed is given by v =2t where t in second
and v in m/s. Find out its radial and tangential
acceleration at t = 3 sec. respectively.
(a) 220m/sec2, 50m/sec2
(b) 100m/sec2, 5m/sec2
(c) 120m/sec2, 2m/sec2
(d) 110m/sec2, 10m/sec2
We know that, MP PET-2008

Ans. (c) : Given,
Radius of circle (r) = 30 cm
Linear speed of particle (v) = 2t
For, t = 3,
We have to find,
Radial acceleration (ac) = ?
Tangential acceleration (at) = ?
(a) (b)
We know that tangential acceleration-

dv
at = (c) (d)
dt
d
a t = (2t)
dt JEE Main-29.07.2022, Shift-I
at = 2m/sec2 Ans. (a) : Given,
Radial acceleration/centripetal acceleration, Mass of block = m
2 (2t) 2 Speed of block = v
aC = v =
r r Relation between normal reaction on the block by wall
2 is equal to on the block normal reaction is provided by
4t
aC = centripetal acceleration.
0.3 Hence,
40 2 mv 2
a C = (t) (at t = 3 second) N=
3 r
40 y ∝ kx2
a C = (3) 2
3 So, it is represented parabola curve.
= 120 m/sec2 669. Motion of particle in x-y plane is described by
667. A weightless thread can bear tension upto 37 N. π 
A stone of mass 500g is tied to it and revolved a set of following equations x = 4sin  - ωt  m
in a circular path of radius 4 m in a vertical 2 
plane. If g = 10ms–2, then the maximum and y = 4sin( ωt)m. The path of the particle will
angular velocity of the stone will be be
(a) 2 rad s–1 (b) 4 rad s–1 (a) Circular (b) Helical
(c) 8 rad s –1
(d) 16 rad s–1 (c) Parabolic (d) Elliptical
JIPMER-2010 JEE Main-28.06.2022, Shift-I
Ans. (b) : Given, Ans. (a) : Given,
Tmax = 37 N, m = 500g = 0.5kg, π 
g = 10ms–2, r =4m x = 4 sin  − ωt 
2 
Maximum tension in the thread is given by- x = 4 cos ωt ....(i)
mv 2 and y = 4 sin ωt ....(ii)
Tmax = mg + Squaring and adding equation (i) and (ii), We get
r
x2 + y2 = 16 cos2ωt + 16 sin2 ωt
or Tmax = mg + mrω2 [ ∵ v = r ω] x2 + y2 = 16 (1)
Tmax − mg x 2 + y 2 = 16
or ω2 =
mr This is the equation of the circle.
37 − 0.5 ×10 37 − 5 670. A boy ties a stone of mass 100 g to the end of a
∴ ω =
2
=
0.5 × 4 2 2 m long string and whirls it around in a
or ω2 = 16 or ω = 4 rad s–1 horizontal plane. The string can withstand the
maximum tension of 80N. If the maximum
668. A smooth circular groove has a smooth vertical speed with which the stone can revolve is
wall as shown in figure. A block of mass m
moves against the wall with a speed v. Which of K
rev./min. The value of K is.
the following curve represents the correct π
relation between the normal reaction on the (Assume the string is mass less and
block by the wall (N) and speed of the block (v) ? unstretchable)
(a) 400 (b) 300 672. For a particle in uniform circular motion, the
(c) 600 (d) 800 acceleration a at any point P(R, θ) on the
JEE Main-24.06.2022, Shift-I circular path of radius R is (when θ is
Ans. (c) : Given, m = 100 g, L = 2 m, Tmax = 80 N measured from the positive x-axis and v is
uniform speed):
v2 v2
(a) − sin θî + cos θˆj
R R
v2 v2
(b) − cos θî + sin θˆj
R R
2 2
v v
Tension, T = m r ω2 (c) − cos θî − sin θˆj
Tmax = m L ω2max (∵ r = L) R R
2 2
–3
80 = 100×10 ×2×ω max 2 v v
(d) − î + ˆj
80 R R
ω2max = JEE Main-25.06.2022, Shift-II
0.2
ω max = 400
2
v2
Ans. (c) : Acceleration, a = a c =
ωmax = 20 rad / sec R
At x-axis,
20
ωmax = a x = −a c cos θî
2π
60
600
ωmax = rpm
π
K 600
=
π π
K = 600 rpm
671. A stone of mass m, tied to a string is being
whirled in a vertical circle with a uniform
speed. The tension in the string is At y-axis,
(a) The same throughout the motion
(b) minimum at the highest position of the a y = −a c sin θˆj
circular path Resultant acceleration, a = a x î + a y ˆj
(c) minimum at the lowest position of the circular
path = −a c cos θî − a c sin θˆj
(d) minimum when the rope is in the horizontal
v2 v2
position a = − cos θî − sin θˆj
JEE Main-24.06.2022, Shift-II R R
Ans. (b) : At, angle θ 673. A huge circular arc of length 4.4 ly subtends an
angle 4s at the centre of the circle. How long it
mv 2 would take for a body to complete 4 revolution
T − mg cosθ =
R if its speed is 8 AU per sec ?
[Given, 1ly = 9.46 ×1015 m,1AU = 1.5 ×1011 m]
(a) 4.1× 108 s (b) 4.5 × 1010 s
(c) 3.5 × 106 s (d) 7.2 × 108 s
Ans. (b) Given, length of arc = 4.4 ly
= 4.4 × 9.46 × 1015
Here, v is constant, We know that,

T will be minimum when cos θ is minimum. Radius, R = l/θ
θ = 180o corresponds to Tminimum 4 × 2πR 4 × 2π  l 
Time, t = =  
So, the tension in the string is minimum at the highest v v θ
15
position of the circular path. Put l = 4.4 × 9.46 × 10

v = 8 × 1.5 × 1011
4 π
θ= × rad.
3600 180
Putting the value,
t = 4.5 × 1010 sec.
674. A clock has a continuously moving second’s
hand of 0.1m length. The average acceleration
of the tip of the hand (in ms–2) is of the order of
(a) 10−3 (b) 10−4 π
(c) 10 −2
(d) 10−1 The relative velocity v A − v B at t = is given
2ω
JEE Main-06.09.2020, Shift-I by
Ans. (a) : Given, length of second’s hand = 0.1 m (a) ω ( R 1 + R 2 ) î (b) −ω ( R1 + R 2 ) î
As we know that,
(c) ω ( R − R ) î (d) ω ( R − R ) î
v2 2πR 1 2 2 1
Avg. acceleration, a = and v = JEE Main-12.01.2019, Shift-II
R 60
Ans. (d) : Given, radii of concentric circle = R1 and R2,
( 2πR )
2
4π 2 R 2 π
So, a= = Time, t =
602 × R 602 R 2ω
Angular speed = ω, time, t = 0
4 × ( 3.14 ) × 0.1
2
= = 10−3 m / s 2
602
675. A particle moves such that its position vector
r ( t ) = cos ωtiˆ + sin ωtj,ˆ where ω is a constant
and t is time. Then, which of the following
statements is true for the velocity v(t) and
acceleration a(t) of the particle?
(a) v and a both are parallel to r.
(b) v is perpendicular to r and a is directed away π π
θ = ωt = ω =
from the origin. 2ω 2
(c) v and a both are perpendicular to r.
(d) v is perpendicular to r and a is directed
( ) ( )
v A − v B = ωR1 −î − ωR 2 −î
towards the origin. = −ωR1 î + ωR 2 î

JEE Main-08.01.2020, Shift-II = ω ( R 2 − R1 ) î
Ans. (d) : Given, 677. Two cars of masses m1 and m2 are moving in
Position vector, r ( t ) = cos ωt î + sin ωt ˆj circles of radii r1 and r2, respectively. Their
speeds are such that they make complete circles
Where, ω = constant, t = time in the same time t. The ratio of their centripetal
dr acceleration is
Velocity, v = = ω  − sin ωt î + cos ωt ˆj
dt   (a) m1r1 : m 2 r2 (b) m1 : m 2
(c) r1 : r2 (d) 1:1
dv
Acceleration, a = = −ω2  cos ωt î + sin ωt ˆj = −ω2 r AIEEE 2021
dt  
Ans. (c) : Given,
Here, negative sign indicates that acceleration is in Mass of two cars are m and m .
1 2
opposite direction of r. Radii of circle are r1 and r2, time = t
For velocity direction we can take product of v and r– Centripetal acceleration (ac) = ω2r
( )( )
v ⋅ r = ω −sin ωt î + cos ωt ˆj cos ωt î + sin ωt ˆj  2π 
=  r
2

∵ ω =
2π 

= ω ( − sin ωt cos ωt + cos ωt sin ωt ) = 0  t   t 
4π 2
This implies that v is perpendicular to r and a is ac = 2 r
t
directed towards the origin. As time period for both cars is same. So, we can say–
676. Two particles A and B are moving on two ac ∝ r
concentric circles of radii R1 and R2 with equal
angular speed ω . At t =0, their positions and Then, a1 = r1
direction of motion are shown in the figure a 2 r2

678. A point P moves in counter-clockwise direction Ans. (b) : Here, option (b) is a false statement because a
on a circular path as shown in the figure. The particle moving in a circle with a constant angular speed
movement of P is such that it sweeps out a has only centripetal acceleration and no tangential
length s =t3 + 5, where s is in metre and t is in acceleration.
second. The radius of the path is 20m. The 690. A particle moves in a circle of radius 2 cm at a
acceleration of P when t =2s is nearly speed given by v = 4t. The tangential
acceleration at t = 1s is
(a) 6cms–2 (b) 2.5cms–2
(c) 3cms–2 (d) 4cms–2
Assam CEE-31.07.2022
Ans. (d) : Given, r = 2 cm
v = 4t
(a) 13 ms−2 (b) 12 ms−2

(c) 7.2 ms−2 (d) 14 ms−2
AIEEE-2010
Ans. (d) : Given, length (s) = t3 + 5
Radius of path = 20 m, time = 2s
dv
Tangential acceleration (aT) =
dt
d
(aT ) = 4t
dt
( a T ) = 4cm / s 2
∵ s = t3 + 5 681. A bucket full of water is rotated in a vertical in
a circular path 1.6 m For what expected
Differentiating w.r. to t, we get– maximum time period of revolution, water will
ds  ds  not spill out from the bucket?
v= = 3t 2 m/s ∵ v =  (a) 1.5 s (b) 2.5 s
dt  dt 
dv (c) 3.5 s (d) 4.5 s
at = = 6t m/s2 Tripura-27.04.2022
dt
At, t = 2 sec Ans. (b) : Given, Radius = 1.6 m
a t = 12 m/s2 As the bucket is rotating, centrifugal force acts on it.
As we know, Centrifugal force should be greater than gravitational
force so that the water does not fall out of the bucket.
v 2 ( 3t )
2 2
9t 4
Centripetal acceleration ( a c ) = = = F= Fc
R 20 20 mv 2 mω2 r 2
At t = 2 sec mg = = (v = r.ω)
r r
9 × 24
ac = = 7.2 m/s2 mg = mω2 r (ω = 2π/t)
20
At t = 2 sec 4π2
g= ×r
a = a 2t + a c2 t2
4 × ( 3.14 ) × (1.6 )
2
4π 2
a = 122 + (7.2) 2 = 144 + 51.84 = 195.84 2
t = ×r =
g 10
a ≃ 14 m / s 2
t2 = 6.31 ⇒ t = 6.31 = 2.51 sec.
679. Which of the following statements is false for a
particle moving in a circle with a constant 682. A small ball describes a horizontal circle on the
angular speed? smooth inner surface of a conical funnel. If the
(a) The velocity vector is tangent to the circle height of the plane of the circle above the
(b) The acceleration vector is tangent to the circle vertex be 10 cm. What is the speed of the
(c) The acceleration vector points to the centre of particle.
the circle (a) 2 m/s (b) 4 m/s
(d) The velocity and acceleration vectors are
perpendicular to each other (c) 16 m/s (d) 1 m/s
AIEEE 2004 HP CET-2018
Ans. (d) : Given, h = 10 cm = 0.1 m 685. What should the angular speed of earth be, for
g = 10 m/s2 a body lying on the equator to feel
weightlessness? (g = 10 m.s–2, R = 6400 km)
1 1
(a) rad.s −1 (b) rad.s −1
800 400
1 1
(c) rad.s −1 (d) rad.s −1
600 100
mv 2 Ans. (a) : Given,
Rsinθ = ....(i) g = 10 m/s2
r R = 6400 km = 6400 × 103m
Rcosθ = mg ....(ii)
So, from equation (i) and (ii), As we know apparent weight of body at equator–
w′ = w – mRω2
v2
tan θ = As the body feel weightlessness i.e. w′ = 0
rg w = mRω2
Now, mg = mRω2
h g
⇒ tanθ = r ω2 =
R
So, g
ω=
h v2 R
= 10
r rg ω=
v = hg = 0.1×10 =1m / s 6400 ×103
1
683. A stone of mass 0.3 kg attached to a 1.5 m long ω= Rad / s
string is whirled around in a horizontal circle 800
at a speed of 6 meter per second (m/s). The 686. A train runs along an unbanked circular track
tension in the string is of radius 30 m at a speed of 54 kmph. The mass
(a) 10 N (b) 20 N of the train is 106 kg. Then find the angle of
(c) 7.2 N (d) None banking required to prevent wearing out the
HP CET-2018 rail.
Ans. (c) : Given that, 1 3
Mass of stone (m) = 0.3 kg (a) Tan–1  2  (b) Tan–1  
Radius of circle (R) = 1.5 m 4
Speed (v) = 6m/s 5
(c) Tan–1   (d) Tan–1(1)
6
Ans. (b) : Given, m = 106 kg
According to question, v = 54 km/h
mv 2 (0.3)(6) 2 5
Tension(T) = = v = 54 × = 15m / s
R 1.5 18
0.3 × 36 r = 30m
T=
1.5 Centripetal force is provided by lateral thrust. Force
T = 7.2 N which is by rail on the wheel.
684. A body is whirled in a horizontal circle of For safe speed,
radius 25 cm. It has an angular velocity of 13
rad/s. What is its linear velocity at any point on v2
circular path ? Tan θ =
rg
(a) 2 m/s (b) 3 m/s
(15 )
2
(c) 3.25 m/s (d) 4.25 m/s
JIPMER-2016 =
30 × 10
Ans. (c) : Given that, r = 25 cm = 0.25 m, ω = 13
rad/sec 225
=
We know that, 30 × 10
v = rω
v = 0.25 × 13 3
∴ θ = Tan –1  
v = 3.25 m / sec 4

687. A body moving along a circular path due to a 1
centripetal force having constant magnitude is KE = I ' ω2
an example of motion with ______ 2
1 3
KE = × × 5 × (1) × ω2
2
(a) Constant speed and constant velocity
(b) Variable speed and variable velocity 2 2
(c) Variable speed and constant velocity 3
KE = × 5 × (1) × ( 2π )
2 2
(d) Constant speed and variable velocity 4

AP EAMCET-24.09.2020, Shift-I 15 × 4π2
Ans. (d) :A body moving along a circular path due to a KE =
centripetal force having constant magnitude is an 4
example of motion with constant speed and variable 22 22
KE = 15π2 J = 15 × × J
velocity. 7 7
688. The period of swing for a girl swinging on a KE = 148.04 J ≈150 J
swing in her sitting position is T. If she
suddenly starts swinging by standing on the 690. A particle is moving in a circle and is uniformly
swing, its period _______ gaining speed. Match the following physical
(a) decreases (b) increases quantities.
(c) remains constant (d) becomes zero Column-I Column-II
AP EAMCET (Medical)-07.10.2020, Shift-I A. Tangential dω
Ans. (a) : acceleration
dt
B. Radial acceleration Constant
C. Angular Variable
acceleration
D. Angular momentum Iω
(a) ( A − iv ) , ( B − iii ) , ( C − ii ) , ( D − i )
When girl swinging in sitting position, Time period is (b) ( A − iii ) , ( B − iv ) , ( C − i ) , ( D − ii )
T.
We know that (c) ( A − ii ) , ( B − iii ) , ( C − i ) , ( D − iv )
l (d) ( A − i ) , ( B − ii ) , ( C − iv ) , ( D − iii )
T = 2π
g AP EAMCET-03.09.2021, Shift-II
Ans. (c) :
T∝ l
When girl swinging by standing position the effective Column-I Column-II
length will decreases, so time period will also decreases. A.Tangential acceleration (i) Constant
689. The kinetic energy of a circular disc rotating B. Radial acceleration (ii) Variable
with a speed of 60 rpm about an axis passing C. Angular acceleration (iii) dω/dt
through a point on its circumference and D. Angular momentum
perpendicular to its plane is (mass of circular (iv) Iω
disc = 5 kg, radius of disc = 1m) approximately. 691. An insect trapped in a circular groove of radius
(a) 170 J (b) 160 J 12 cm moves along the groove steadily and
(c) 150 J (d) 140 J completes 7 revolutions in 100 seconds. The
AP EAMCET -2015 linear speed of the insect is___
(a) 4.3 cm.s–1 (b) 5.3 cm.s–1
Ans. (c) : Given, n = 60 rpm (c) 6.3 cm.s –1
(d) 7.3 cm.s–1
60
ω = 2πn = 2π× (∵1m = 60sec ) AP EAMCET-03.09.2021, Shift-II
60 Ans. (b) :
ω = 2π radian/sec 100
∴ Time taken to complete 1 revolution (T) =
m = 5 kg, r = 1 m 7
∴ r = 12 cm
2π 2π 2π× 7 14π
ω= = = = = 0.44 rad./ sec
T 100 / 7 100 100
Now, linear speed is-
v = rω
v = 12 × 0.44
I' = IG + mr2 v = 5.3 cm/sec
692. A cycle turns around a curved at 25 miles per
mr 2 3  mr 2  hour. If the turns at double the speed. The
I' = + mr 2 = mr 2 GI =  tendency to overturn is______
2 2  2 
(a) Doubled (b) Halved 695. If ω = 3iˆ – 5jˆ + 2kˆ andr = 5iˆ – 6jˆ + 6k,
ˆ then find
(c) Quadrupled (d) Unchanged linear velocity _______.
Ans. (c) : Given, (a) –18iˆ – 8jˆ + 7kˆ (b) –18iˆ – 13jˆ + 2kˆ
Speed of cycle when cycle turns around curved (v1) = (c) 4iˆ – 13jˆ + 6kˆ (d) 6iˆ – 2ˆj + 8kˆ
25 miles/hr AP EAMCET-07.09.2021, Shift-I
Then, centripetal force,
Ans. (a) :Given that, ω = 3iˆ – 5ˆj + 2kˆ
mv12
Fc = ....(i) r = 5iˆ – 6ˆj + 6kˆ
r
Again, when it turns double the speed, v′ = 2v1 The relation between linear velocity and angular
then, centripetal force is, velocity is–
m ( v ')
2 v = ω× r
F'c = î ˆj kˆ
r
m ( 2v1 )
2
v = 3 –5 2
F'c =
r 5 –6 6
4mv12 v = î(–30 + 12) – ˆj(18 – 10) + k(–18
ˆ + 25)
F'c = ....(ii)
r
Now, equation (ii) ÷ (i) v = –18iˆ – 8jˆ + 7kˆ
696. Find the maximum radius of circle so that the
4mv12 block can complete the circular motion.
F'c
= r2
Fc mv1
r
F'c = 4Fc
(a) 5 cm (b) 3 cm
Here, the tendency to overturn is quadrupled.
(c) 2 cm (d) 4 cm
693. When a particle is moving in a circular track of JIPMER-2019
radius 40 cm with a constant speed of 8m.s–1.
Its acceleration is _________. Ans. (c) : According to the law of conservation of
(a) 320 m.s–2 (b) 120 m.s–2 energy,
(c) 160 m.s –2
(d) 80 m.s–2 Loss in potential Energy = Gain in Kinetic Energy
AP EAMCET-07.09.2021, Shift-I 1
mgH = mv 2
Ans. (c) : Given that, radius of circular track (R) = 40 2
cm= 0.4 m v2 = 2gH
Speed (v) = 8m/sec ∴ Velocity gained ( v ) = 2gH ......(i)
Acceleration is given as
To complete the circular loop, minimum speed at
v2 bottom point, Vmin = 5gR .....(ii)
ac = , at = 0
R From equation (i) and (ii), we get
8×8 2H 2 × 5
= Rmax = = = 2cm
0.4 5 5
= 160 m/sec2
697. When a body moves with a constant speed
694. A particle moves in a circle of radius 5 m with along a circle _______
a linear velocity of 25 ms–1. Its angular velocity (a) No acceleration is produced on the body
is _______.
(b) No work is done on it
(a) 5 rad. s–1 (b) 0.2 rad. s–1
–1 (c) Its velocity remains constant
(c) 10 rad. s (d) 0.1 rad. s–1
(d) No force acts on the body
Ans. (a) : Given that, radius of circle (r) = 5m, linear Ans. (b) : There is no work done when speed is
velocity v = 25m/sec constant in circular motion as centripetal force is zero.
We know that, 698. Assertion (A) : When a vehicle takes a turn on
v = rω the road, it travels along a curved path.
v Reason (R) : In a curved path, velocity of
ω=
r vehicle remains same.
25 (a) Both (A) and (R) true and (R) is the correct
ω= explanation of (A).
5
(b) Both (A) and (R) true and (R) is not the
ω = 5 radian/sec = 5 radian sec–1
correct explanation of (A) .
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is not true. Fc = 560N
(d) (A) is not true, but (R) is true. 701. A stone is tied to a string of length l and is
AP EAMCET-25.04.2017, Shift-I whirled in a vertical circle with the other end of
Ans. (c) : In curved path the frictional force acting the string as the centre. At a certain instant of
thousands the center of the horizontal correct path time, the stone is at its lowest position and has a
speed u. The magnitude of the change in
provide the centripetal force and avoid overturning of velocity as it reaches a position where the string
vehicle. Due to the change in direction of motion, is horizontal (g being acceleration due to
velocity changes in curved path. gravity) is
(a) 2 ( u 2 − gℓ )
So, Assertion is correct and reason is incorrect.
(b) u 2 − gℓ
699. A car moves around a curved road of radius R1
at constant speed v without sliding. If we (c) u − u 2 − 2gℓ (d) 2gℓ
double the car's speed, what is the least radius AIPMT- 2004
that would now keep the car from sliding? Ans. (a) : By equation of motion,
(a) 2 R1 (b) 4 R1 v2 = u2 + 2as
(c) 6 R1 (d) R1 v2 = u2+ 2 × (–g) × l {∴ a = −g, s = l}
AMU-2013
v = u − 2gl
2
Ans. (b) : A car can move around a curve road, If Change in velocity–
v = µR 1g .....(i)
∆v = v − u = v 2 + u 2 − 2uv cos 90o
According to the question, speed is doubled and radius
( ) ( )
2
is changed. = u 2 − 2gl + u 2 + 2u u 2 − 2gl × 0
2v = µR 2 g .....(ii)
= u 2 − 2gl + u 2 = 2 ( u 2 − gl )
Dividing equation (i) and (ii), we get
1 R1 702. A stone is attached to one end of a string and
= rotated in a vertical circle. If string breaks at
2 R2 the position of maximum tension, then it will
squaring on both side, break at
R 2 = 4R1
700. A cosmonaut is circling the earth in a satellite
at 7 km/s at a height of 630 km above the
surface of earth. Calculate the centripetal force
acting on the cosmonaut if his mass is 80 kg
(a) A (b) B
(Take RE = 6.37 × 106 m)
(c) C (d) D
(a) Zero (b) 560 N UP CPMT-2009
(c) 600 N (d) 650 N AIPMT- 2000
AMU-2012 Ans. (b) : The body is describing a vertical circle
Ans. (b) : Given, velocity (vs) = 7 km/s, mass (m) = 80
kg, height (h) = 630 km
We know radius of earth (R) = 6370 km mv 2

R + h = 6370 + 630 = 7000km ∴ T − mg cos θ =
l
R + h = 7 × 106 m
mv 2
mvs2 T = mg cos θ +
Centripetal force (Fc ) = l
R Tension is maximum when θ = 0° i.e. cos0° = 1 and
80× (7000) 2 velocity is maximum.
Fc =
7 ×106 Both condition are satisfied at θ = 0o at lowest point B.

703. A ball of mass 0.25 kg attached to the end of a (a) a circular path of radius 'a'
string of length 1.96m is moving in a horizontal (b) a circular path of radius 'b'
circle. The string will break if the tension is (c) an elliptical path
more than 25 N. What is the maximum speed (d) a straight line
with which the ball can be moved? NDA (II) 2013
(a) 14 m/s (b) 3 m/s
(c) 3.92 m/s (d) 5 m/s
Motion of particle in x-direction,
AIPMT- 1998
Ans. (a) : Given, x = a sin ( ωt )
l = 1.96 m x
T = 25 N = sin ωt ........( i )
a
m = 0.25 kg And, motion of particle in y-direction,
Centrifugal force in the string is given by, y = b cos ωt
mv 2 y
F=
l = cos ωt .............( ii )
b
The necessary centripetal force in the string is provided Squaring and adding both equation (i) and (ii),
by the tension T in the string. 2 2
x y
+   = ( sin ωt ) + ( cos ωt )
2 2
mv 2  
F= a b
l 2 2
0.25 × v 2 x y
25 =     =1
+
1.96 a b
v = 14 m / s. x 2 y2
+ =1
704. A Particle is moved in a semi-circular path of a 2 b2
radius R. Then This is the equation of ellipse.
(a) its average velocity is zero Hence, the particle is moving on an elliptical path.
(b) its average acceleration is zero 707. A body is just being revolved in a vertical circle
(c) its magnitude of displacement is 2R of radius R with a uniform speed. The string
(d) its average velocity and average speed are breaks when the body is the highest point. The
equal horizontal distance covered by the body after
(e) its distance travelled is equal to displacement the string breaks is
Kerala CEE 2020 (a) 2 R (b) R
Ans. (c) : When the body is completing half a (c) R 2 (d) 4R
revolution of a circular path of radius r then the: - MHT-CET-2020, 2006
Distance traveled in half a rotation of a circular path is
Ans. (a) : Time taken by the body to reach the ground
2πR
equal to the circumference of semi-circle = = πR when string breaks,
2
• Displacement is known as the shortest distance 2h 2× 2R
t= = { h = 2R}
between two points, as we can see the figure the g g
shortest distance between point and point B is along the Hence, horizontal distance covered by the body
diameter of the circle thus displacement is 2r.
4R
vH × t = gR ×
g
vH × t = 4R 2
vH × t = 2R
R + R = 2R 708. The acceleration of a body in a non-uniform
705. If an object undergoes a uniform circular circular motion is 5 ms–2. Which one of the
motion, then its following is correct?
(a) acceleration remains uniform (a) The radial acceleration and the tangential
(b) velocity changes accelerations are 3 ms–2 and 4 ms–2
(c) speed changes respectively.
(d) velocity remains uniform (b) The radial and the tangential accelerations are
NDA (I) 2013 2 ms–2 and 3 ms–2 respectively.
Ans. (b) : The acceleration is related to the change in (c) The radial and the tangential accelerations are
velocity either in magnitude (speed), or direction. both 5 ms–2.
706. Motion of a particle can be described in x- (d) The radial and the tangential acceleration are
direction by x = asin ωt, and y-direction by y = 5 ms–2 and 3 ms–2 respectively.
bcos ωt. The particle is moving on AIIMS-2009
Ans. (a) : Given, Ans. (b) : The minimum speed (v) of a particle at the
Acceleration of body (ar) = 3 m/s2 lowest point is given by formula
tangential acceleration (at) = 4 m/s2
∴
2
a = a 2t + (a r ) v = 5gR
2 2 Where, g is the acceleration due to the gravity and R is
a = (4) + (3) = 25 = 5m / s2
the radius
709. An object is moving in a circle at constant Now,
speed v. The magnitude of the rate of change of
momentum of the object is For the first case Radius = R
(a) zero (b) proportional to v2 And for the cases 2 Radius = R/4
3
(c) proportional to v (d) proportional to v
CG PET- 2015 Let the speed for the case 2 be v2
Manipal UGET - 2020 Thus,
Ans. (b) : Rate of change of momentum of the object
R
moving in circle. v 2 = 5g  
∆p 4
= Fext
∆t Or,
∆ p mv 2
 mv  2 1
= ∵Fext =  v2 = 5gR ……..(i)
∆t r  r  2
∆p Putting the value of v = 5gR in equation (i)
So, ∝ v2
∆t
1
710. A motor cycle is going on an overbridge of v2 = v
radius R. The driver maintains a constant 2
speed. As the motor cycle is ascending on the v
over bridge, the normal force on it v2 =
2
(a) Increases
(b) Decreases Hence, the value of the speed for Radius R/4
(c) Remains the same become half the value of speed for Radius R.
(d) Fluctuates erratically 712. A player kicks a football at an angle 30° with
JIPMER-2008 –1
the horizontal with an initial speed 30 ms . A
Ans. (a) : A motorcycle is going on an over bridge of
radius R, then normal reaction is second player standing at a distance of 21 3 m
from the first and in the direction of kick,
starts running to catch the ball, at the same
instant as kicked by first player. The minimum
speed of second player to catch the ball before
it hits the ground is.
–2
(Take acceleration due to gravity = 10ms )
(a) 10 ms–1 (b) 8 ms–1
(c) 8 3 ms −1 (d) 15 3ms −1
mv 2
N = mg cosθ –
R Ans. (c) : Let the ball be kicked from A and second
When θ decreases then cosθ increase and normal force player be at B ball and second player reach O at same
is also increase. time, t.
711. The minimum speed for a particle at the lowest
point of a vertical circle of radius R, to describe
the circle is v. If the radius of circle is reduced
to one-fourth its value, the corresponding
minimum speed will be v
v v
(a) (b)
4 2
(c) 2 v (d) 4 v
EAMCET-1999 v
2u sin θ 714. A runner starts from O and goes to O following
Therefore, t = path OQRO in 1 hr. What is net displacement
g
and average speed?
2 × 30sin 30°
t=
g
1
2 × 30 ×
t= 2
10
30
t= = 3sec. (a) 0,3.57 km/hr (b) 0,0 km/hr
10 (c) 0,2.57 km/hr (d) 0,1 km/hr
u 2 sin 2θ JIPMER-2018
Range (R) =
g Ans. (a) : For the given figure
3
( 30 ) sin 60° 900 × 2
2
R= =
10 10
R = 45 3m
So, distance covered by 2nd player is -
Net displacement = 0
d = 45 3 − 21 3
Total distance
d = 24 3 and average speed =
Total time
Now, speed of the second player–
πR
v=
d 1km + + 1 km
t or average speed = 2
1hr
24 3
v= 3.14 × 1  radius, R = 1km 
3 2km +
= 2  π = 3.14 
v = 8 3m/sec 1hr  
713. A particle is moving with 10 m/s in a circle of i.e average speed = 3.57 km / hr
radius 5m, find out magnitude of average Hence option (a) is correct
velocity if particle moved by 60o in 1 sec.
(a) 5 m/s (b) 10 m/s
715. An object moves in a circular path with a
(c) 5 3 m/s (d) 20 m/s
constant speed. Which one of the following
JIPMER-2019 statements is correct?
Total displacement (a) The centripetal acceleration of the object is
Ans. (a): AverageVelocity = smaller for a gentle curve (i.e., curve of
Total time
larger radius) than that for a sharp curve (i.e.,
The displacement is equal to the radius of circle because curve of smaller radius).
the triangle is a equllateral triangle (b) The centripetal acceleration is greater for a
Average Velocity = = 5m / s gentle curve than that for a sharp curve.
5 (c) The centripetal acceleration is the same for
= = 5m/s both, the gentle and sharp curves.
1
(d) The centripetal acceleration causes the object
to slow down
NDA (II) 2017
Ans. (a): We know that the centripetal acceleration
v2
ac = where v is the velocity
r
r, is the radius of the curve
Speed is constant then radius has a bigger value in the
case of gentle curve the centripetal acceleration will be
smaller compared to a radius of smaller value.

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