Level 2: Objective Questions
Level 2: Objective Questions
Level 2: Objective Questions
Objective Questions
Single Correct Option
1. What is the largest mass of C in kg that can be suspended
A
without moving blocks A and B ? The static coefficient of
friction for all plane surface of contact is 0.3. Mass of block A B
is 50kg and block B is 70kg. Neglect friction in the pulleys.
(a) 120 kg
(b) 92 kg C
(c) 81 kg
(d) None of the above
y
2. A sphere of mass 1 kg rests at one corner of a cube. The cube is moved with a
velocity v = ( 8t $i − 2t )$j , where t is time in second. The force by sphere on the
2
a
(a) zero in all cases (b) zero only if m1 = m2
(c) non zero only if a > 2 µg (d) non zero only if a > µg
5. A block of mass m is resting on a wedge of angle θ as shown in the figure. With what minimum
acceleration a should the wedge move so that the mass m falls freely?
6. To a ground observer the block C is moving with v0 and the block A with v1
A
v1and B is moving with v2 relative to C as shown in the figure. Identify
the correct statement.
(a) v1 − v2 = v0 C B v2
(b) v1 = v2 v0
(c) v1 + v0 = v2
(d) None of the above
7. In each case m1 = 4 kg and m2 = 3 kg. If a1 , a2 and a3 are the respective accelerations of the block
m1 in given situations, then
a1
m1
a3
m1
a2
m2 m2
30° m2
m1
9. In the arrangement shown in the figure the rod R is restricted to move in the R
vertical direction with acceleration a1, and the block B can slide down the fixed a1
wedge with acceleration a2. The correct relation between a1 and a2 is given by B
(a) a 2 = a1 sin θ
a2
(b) a 2 sin θ = a1
θ Fixed
(c) a 2 cos θ = a1
(d) a 2 = a1 cos θ
10. In the figure block moves downwards with velocity v1, the wedge moves rightwards with
velocity v2. The correct relation between v1 and v2 is
θ
v2
v1
11. In the figure, the minimum value of a at which the cylinder starts rising up the inclined surface
is
a
θ
θ θ θ θ
O 90° O 90° O 90° O 90°
(a) (b) (c) (d)
15. The minimum value of µ between the two blocks for no slipping is
m
µ
2m
F
Smooth
F F 2F 4F
(a) (b) (c) (d)
mg 3mg 3mg 3mg
16. A block is sliding along an inclined plane as shown in figure. If the
a
acceleration of chamber is a as shown in the figure. The time required to
cover a distance L along incline is
m
2L 2L
(a) (b)
g sin θ − a cos θ g sin θ + a sin θ θ
2L 2L
(c) (d)
g sin θ + a cos θ g sin θ
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µ1 = 0.6 µ2 = 0.5
2m X
Q
m
α = 30°
mg ^ ^ mg ^ ^
(a) (− 3 i − 3 j) (b) ( 3 i + 3 j)
6 6
mg
(c) 2 (d) None of these
6
20. Two blocks of masses 2 kg and 4 kg are connected by a light string and kept on horizontal
surface. A force of 16 N is acted on 4 kg block horizontally as shown in figure. Besides, it is given
that coefficient of friction between 4 kg and ground is 0.3 and between 2 kg block and ground is
0.6. Then frictional force between 2 kg block and ground is
µ = 0.6 F = 16N
2kg 4kg
µ = 0.3
(a) 12 N (b) 6 N
(c) 4 N (d) zero
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22. A car begins from rest at time t = 0, and then accelerates along a v = 2t 2
straight track during the interval 0 < t ≤ 2 s and thereafter with
constant velocity as shown in the graph. A coin is initially at rest on
v (m/s)
the floor of the car. At t = 1 s, the coin begins to slip and its stops
slipping at t = 3 s. The coefficient of static friction between the floor
and the coin is ( g = 10 m/ s2 )
(a) 0.2 (b) 0.3 1 2 3 4 t(s)
(c) 0.4 (d) 0.5
24. A block is kept on a smooth inclined plane of angle of inclination θ that moves with a constant
acceleration so that the block does not slide relative to the inclined plane. If the inclined plane
stops, the normal contact force offered by the plane on the block changes by a factor
(a) tan θ (b) tan 2 θ
(c) cos 2 θ (d) cot θ
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28. A ball connected with string is released at an angle 45° with the
vertical as shown in the figure. Then the acceleration of the box at 45°
this instant will be (mass of the box is equal to mass of ball) Smooth m
g g Surface
(a) (b)
4 3 m
g
(c) (d) g
2
29. In the system shown in figure all surfaces are smooth. Rod is moved by
external agent with acceleration 9 ms−2 vertically downwards. Force
9m/s2
exerted on the rod by the wedge will be
(a) 120 N
10kg
(b) 200 N
(c) 160 N 37°
(d) 180 N
30. A thin rod of length 1 m is fixed in a vertical position inside a train, which is moving
horizontally with constant acceleration 4 ms−2. A bead can slide on the rod and friction
coefficient between them is 0.5. If the bead is released from rest at the top of the rod, it will
reach the bottom in
(a) 2 s (b) 1 s (c) 2 s (d) 0.5 s
31. Mr. X of mass 80 kg enters a lift and selects the floor he wants. The lift now accelerates upwards
at 2 ms−2 for 2 s and then moves with constant velocity. As the lift approaches his floor, it
decelerates at the same rate as it previously accelerates. If the lift cables can safely withstand a
tension of 2 × 104 N and the lift itself has a mass of 500 kg, how many Mr. X’s could it safely
carry at one time?
(a) 22 (b) 14
(c) 18 (d) 12
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34. Three blocks are kept as shown in figure. Acceleration of 20 kg block with respect to ground is
100N
10kg
µ = 0.5
20kg
µ = 0.25
30kg
µ=0
20m/s
R/5
37°
A
39. In the figure mA = mB = mc = 60 kg. The coefficient of friction between C and ground is 0.5, B
and ground is 0.3, A and B is 0.4. C is pulling the string with the maximum possible force
without moving. Then the tension in the string connected to A will be
C A
B
A x
B
y
37°
(a) 5 $i (b) − 15 $i
(c) − 10 $i (d) − 5 i$
A B
41. Two blocks A and B each of mass m are placed on a smooth
horizontal surface. Two horizontal forces F and 2F are applied on F 2F
m m
the blocks A and B respectively as shown in figure. The block A does 30°
not slide on block B. Then the normal reaction acting between the
two blocks is
F F
(a) F (b) (c) (d) 3F
2 3
42. Two beads A and B move along a semicircular wire frame as shown in figure. C
The beads are connected by an inelastic string which always remains tight. B
At an instant the speed of A is u , ∠ BAC = 45° and BOC = 75°, where O is
the centre of the semicircular arc. The speed of bead B at that instant is O (centre)
(a) 2u (b) u
u 2 A u
(c) (d) u
2 2 3 D
43. If the coefficient of friction between A and B is µ, the maximum acceleration of the wedge A for
which B will remain at rest with respect to the wedge is
B
45°
1 + µ 1 − µ g
(a) µg (b) g (c) g (d)
1 − µ 1 + µ µ
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45. A block of mass m slides down an inclined right angled trough. If the
coefficient of friction between block and the trough is µ k, acceleration of
the block down the plane is
(a) g (sin θ + 2 µ k cos θ )
(b) g (sin θ + µ k cos θ )
(c) g (sin θ − 2 µ k cos θ ) θ
(d) g (sin θ − µ k cos θ )
46. If force F is increasing with time and at t = 0, F = 0, where will slipping first start?
F 3 kg µ = 0.5
2 kg µ = 0.3
1 kg µ = 0.1
F m2
m1
There is no friction between m1 and the ground. The coefficient of friction between m1 and m2 is
0.2. A force F is applied to m2. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a) The system will be in equilibrium if F ≤ 4 N
(b) If F > 4 N tension in the string will be 4 N
(c) If F > 4 N the frictional force between the blocks will be 2 N
(d) If F = 6 N tension in the string will be 3 N
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2. Two particles A and B, each of mass m are kept stationary by applying a horizontal force F = mg
on particle B as shown in figure. Then
O
α
T1
β T2
B
F = mg
6. M A = 3 kg, M B = 4 kg, and MC = 8 kg. Coefficient of friction between any two surfaces is 0.25.
Pulley is frictionless and string is massless. A is connected to wall through a massless rigid rod.
A
B
F
C
12. For the situation shown in figure, mark the correct options.
µ = 0.4
2kg
4kg F = 2t
Smooth
a (m/s2)
F (N)
2
1
1 t (s) 4 t (s)
Force acting on a block versus time and acceleration versus time graph are as shown in figure.
Taking value of g = 10 ms−2, match the following two columns.
Column I Column II
(a) Coefficient of static friction (p) 0.2
(b) Coefficient of kinetic friction (q) 0.3
(c) Force of friction (in N ) at t = 0.1 s (r) 0.4
a
(d) Value of , where a is acceleration of block ( in m/s 2 ) at (s) 0.5
10
t =8s
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2. Angle θ is gradually increased as shown in figure. For the given situation match the following
two columns. (g = 10 ms−2)
2kg
µ=1
Column I Column II
(a) Force of friction when θ = 0° (p) 10 N
(b) Force of friction when θ = 90° (q) 10 3 N
10
(c) Force of friction when θ = 30° (r) N
3
(d) Force of friction when θ = 60° (s) None of the above
10N µs = 0.4
2kg
µk = 0.3
Column I Column II
(a) Normal reaction (p) 5 N
(b) Force of friction when F = 15 N (q) 10 N
(c) Minimum value of F for stopping the block moving (r) 15 N
down
(d) Minimum value of F for stopping the block moving up (s) None of the above
5. There is no friction between blocks B and C. But ground is rough. Pulleys are smooth and
massless and strings are light. For F = 10 N, whole system remains stationary. Match the
following two columns.(mB = mC = 1 kg and g = 10 ms−2)
P3 P2
B
Smooth
P4 C P1
A F
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Column I Column II
(a) Force of friction between A and ground (p) 10 N
(b) Force of friction between C and ground (q) 20 N
(c) Normal reaction on C from ground (r) 5N
(d) Tension in string between P3 and P4 (s) None of the above
7. For the situation shown in figure, in Column I, the statements regarding friction forces are
mentioned, while in Column II some information related to friction forces are given. Match the
entries of Column I with the entries of Column II (Take g = 10 ms−2 )
µ = 0.2 2kg
µ = 0.1 3kg
F = 100N
5kg
Smooth
Column I Column II
(a) Total friction force on 3 kg block is (p) Towards right
(b) Total friction force on 5 kg block is (q) Towards left
(c) Friction force on 2 kg block due to 3 kg (r) Zero
block is
(d) Friction force on 3 kg block due to 5 kg (s) Non-zero
block is
8. If the system is released from rest, then match the following two columns.
2kg
√3
µ=
2 30° 3kg
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Column I Column II
(a) Acceleration of 2 kg mass (p) 2 SI unit
(b) Acceleration of 3 kg mass (q) 5 SI unit
(c) Tension in the string connecting 2 kg mass (r) Zero
(d) Frictional force on 2 kg mass (s) None of these
Subjective Questions
1. A small marble is projected with a velocity of 10 m/s in a direction 45° from the y-direction on
the smooth inclined plane. Calculate the magnitude v of its velocity after 2s. (Take g = 10 m/ s2)
10 m/s
°y
45
x
45°
2. Determine the acceleration of the 5 kg block A. Neglect the mass of the pulley and cords. The
block B has a mass of 10 kg. The coefficient of kinetic friction between block B and the surface
is µ k = 0.1. (Take g = 10 m/ s2 )
3. A 30 kg mass is initially at rest on the floor of a truck. The coefficient of static friction between
the mass and the floor of truck in 0.3 and coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.2. Initially the truck
is travelling due east at constant speed. Find the magnitude and direction of the friction force
acting on the mass, if : (Take g = 10 m/ s2)
(a) The truck accelerates at 1.8 m/s 2 eastward
(b) The truck accelerates at 3.8 m/s 2 westward.
4. A 6 kg block B rests as shown on the upper surface of a 15 kg wedge A. Neglecting friction,
determine immediately after the system is released from rest (a) the acceleration of A (b) the
acceleration of B relative to A. (Take g = 10 m/ s2 )
30°
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5. In the arrangement shown in the figure, the rod of mass m held by two smooth walls, remains
always perpendicular to the surface of the wedge of mass M. Assuming all the surfaces are
frictionless, find the acceleration of the rod and that of the wedge.
Fixed wall
α
`
M
m
9. The upper portion of an inclined plane of inclination α is smooth and the lower portion is rough.
A particle slides down from rest from the top and just comes to rest at the foot. If the ratio of
smooth length to rough length is m : n , find the coefficient of friction.
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10. Block B rests on a smooth surface. If the coefficient of static friction 100 N
between A and B is µ = 0.4. Determine the acceleration of each, if A F
(a) F = 30 N and
(b) F = 250 N ( g = 10 m/s 2) B 250 N
11. Block B has a mass m and is released from rest when it is on top of wedge A, which has a mass
3m. Determine the tension in cord CD while B is sliding down A. Neglect friction.
B
D C A
θ
12. Coefficients of friction between the flat bed of the truck and crate are µ s = 0.8 and µ k = 0.7. The
coefficient of kinetic friction between the truck tires and the road surface is 0.9. If the truck
stops from an initial speed of 15 m/s with maximum braking (wheels skidding). Determine
where on the bed the crate finally comes to rest. (Take g = 10 m/s 2)
3.2 m
13. The 10 kg block is moving to the left with a speed of 1.2 m/s at time t = 0. A force F is applied as
shown in the graph. After 0.2 s, the force continues at the 10 N level. If the coefficient of kinetic
friction is µ k = 0.2. Determine the time t at which the block comes to a stop. (g = 10 m/ s2)
F (N)
20
v0 =1.2 m/s
10
F
10kg
0 t (s)
0 0.2
14. The 10 kg block is resting on the horizontal surface when the force F is applied to it for 7 s. The
variation of F with time is shown. Calculate the maximum velocity reached by the block and the
total time t during which the block is in motion. The coefficients of static and kinetic friction are
both 0.50. ( g = 9.8 m/ s2 )
F(N)
100
40
10 kg F
t(s)
4 7
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15. If block A of the pulley system is moving downward with a speed of 1 m/s while block C is
moving up at 0.5 m/s, determine the speed of block B.
C
B
16. The collar A is free to slide along the smooth shaft B mounted in the frame. The plane of the
frame is vertical. Determine the horizontal acceleration a of the frame necessary to maintain
the collar in a fixed position on the shaft. ( g = 9.8 m/s 2 )
A
a
B
30°
17. In the adjoining figure all surfaces are frictionless. What force F must by applied to M1 to keep
M3 free from rising or falling?
M2
M3 F
M1
18. The conveyor belt is designed to transport packages of various weights. Each 10 kg package has
a coefficient of kinetic friction µ k = 0.15. If the speed of the conveyor belt is 5 m/s, and then it
suddenly stops, determine the distance the package will slide before coming to rest.
( g = 9.8 m/ s2 )
B
19. In figure, a crate slides down an inclined right-angled trough. The coefficient of kinetic friction
between the crate and the trough is µ k. What is the acceleration of the crate in terms of µ k ,θ and
g?
90°
20. A heavy chain with a mass per unit length ρ is pulled by the constant force F along a horizontal
surface consisting of a smooth section and a rough section. The chain is initially at rest on the
rough surface with x = 0. If the coefficient of kinetic friction between the chain and the rough
Chapter 8 Laws of Motion 355
surface is µ k , determine the velocity v of the chain when x = L. The force F is greater than µ kρgL
in order to initiate the motion.
L
x
F
21. A package is at rest on a conveyor belt which is initially at rest. The belt is started and moves to
the right for 1.3 s with a constant acceleration of 2 m/s2. The belt then moves with a constant
deceleration a2 and comes to a stop after a total displacement of 2.2 m. Knowing that the
coefficients of friction between the package and the belt are µ s = 0.35 and µ k = 0.25, determine
(a) the deceleration a2 of the belt, (b) the displacement of the package relative to the belt as the
belt comes to a stop. ( g = 9.8 m/s 2 )
22. Determine the normal force the 10 kg crate A exerts on the smooth cart B, if the cart is given an
acceleration of a = 2 m/s 2 down the plane. Also, find the acceleration of the crate. Set θ = 30° .
( g = 10 m/ s2).
A
B
a
23. A small block of mass m is projected on a larger block of mass 10 m and length l with a velocity v
as shown in the figure. The coefficient of friction between the two blocks is µ 2 while that
between the lower block and the ground is µ 1. Given that µ 2 > 11 µ 1.
m v
10 m
l
(a) Find the minimum value of v, such that the mass m falls off the block of mass 10 m.
(b) If v has this minimum value, find the time taken by block m to do so.
24. A particle of mass m and velocity v1 in positive y direction is projected on to a belt that is moving
with uniform velocity v2 in x-direction as shown in figure. Coefficient of friction between
particle and belt is µ. Assuming that the particle first touches the belt at the origin of fixed
x-y coordinate system and remains on the belt, find the co-ordinates (x, y) of the point where
sliding stops.
Y
v2
Belt
O
v1
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25. In the shown arrangement, both pulleys and the string are massless and all the surfaces are
frictionless. Find the acceleration of the wedge.
m1 m2 m3
26. Neglect friction. Find accelerations of m, 2m and 3m as shown in the figure. The wedge is fixed.
3m
2m
30°
27. The figure shows an L shaped body of mass M placed on smooth horizontal surface. The block A
is connected to the body by means of an inextensible string, which is passing over a smooth
pulley of negligible mass. Another block B of mass m is placed against a vertical wall of the
body. Find the minimum value of the mass of block A so that block B remains stationary
relative to the wall. Coefficient of friction between the block B and the vertical wall is µ.
m
B
A
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LEVEL 2
Single Correct Option
1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (d) 5. (c) 6. (a) 7. (b) 8. (c) 9. (b) 10. (d)
11. (a) 12. (c) 13. (b) 14. (b) 15. (c) 16. (c) 17. (b) 18. (d) 19. (b) 20. (c)
21. (d) 22. (c) 23. (a) 24. (c) 25. (a) 26. (b) 27. (c) 28. (b) 29. (b) 30. (d)
31. (b) 32. (d) 33. (b) 34. (c) 35. (b) 36. (d) 37. (b) 38. (d) 39. (d) 40. (d)
41. (d) 42. (a) 43. (b) 44. (b) 45. (c) 46. (c) 47. (a)
Subjective Questions
2
1. 10 ms −1 2. ms −2 3. (a) 54 N (due east) (b) 60 N (due west) 4. (a) 6.36 ms −2 (b) 5.5 ms −2
33
mg cos α sin α mg cos α 1 F µ (M + m) g F µ (M + m) g
5. , 6. (a) Clockwise (b) 7. − ≤ a≤ +
M M 3 m m m m
m sin α + m sin α +
sin α sin α
5m − M m + n tan α
8. aM = g. (upwards) am = 5aM 9. µ =
25m + M m
mg
10. (a) aA = aB = 0.857 m/s 2 (b) aA = 21 m/s 2 , aB = 16 . m/s 2 11. sin 2θ 12. 2.77 m
2
M
13. t = 0.33 s 14. 5.2 m/s , 5.55 s 15. zero 16. 5.66 m/s 2 17. 3 (M1 + M 2 + M3 ) g 18. 8.5 m
M2
2F
19. g (sin θ − 2 µ k cos θ) 20. − µ k gL 21. (a) 6.63 m/s 2 (b) 0.33 m 22. 90 N, 1 ms −2
ρ
22( µ 2 − µ 1) gl 20l v12 + v22 v1 v12 + v22
23. (a) vmin = (b) t = 24. x = v2 ,y=
10 11g (µ 2 − µ 1) 2 µg 2 µg
2mm
1 3g 13 397 3 M + m
25. 26.am = g, a2m = g, a3m = g 27. mA = but µ > 1
(m2 + m3 ) (m1 + m2 ) + m2 m3 34 34 17 µ −1