Exercise 1: NCERT Based Topic-wise MCQs

4.1 INTRODUCTION
1. No force required for NCERT ( Page-90 / N-49
(a) an object moving in straight line with constant velocity
(b) an object moving in circular motion
(c) an object moving with constant acceleration
(d) an object moving in elliptical path.

4.2 Aristotle's Fallacy

2. When a body is stationary NCERT / Page-90, 91 / N-50
(a) there is no force acting on it
(b) the force acting on it is not in contact with it
(c) the combination of forces acting on it balances each other
(d) the body is in vacuum

4.3 THE LAW OF INERTIA

3. Inertia is the property of a body linked to tendency of a body NCERT Page-91 / N-50, 51
(a) to change its position (b) to change its direction
(c) to change the momentum (d) to resist any change in its state

4.4 Newton's First Law of Motion

4. Newton's first law of motion describes the NCERT Page-91 / 51
(a) energy (b) work
(c) inertia (d) moment of inertia

5. Physical independence of NCERT ( Page-91 / N-51

(a) third law of motion (c) first law of motion
(b) second law of motion (d) all of these
6. A truck accelerates on a horizontal road due to the force exerted by the NCERT ( Page-92 / N-52
(a) road (b) engine
(c) earth (d) driver

4.5 Newton’s Second Law of Motion

7. The direction of impulse is NCERT Page-96 / N-
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(a) same as that of the net force (b) opposite to that of the net force
(c) same as that of the final velocity (d) same as that of the initial velocity

8. A particle of mass 𝑚 is moving with velocity 𝑣1 , it is given an impulse such that the velocity becomes 𝑣2 .
Then magnitude of impulse is equal to NCERT ( Page-96 / N-55
(a) 𝑚(𝑣⃗2 − 𝑣⃗1 ) (b) m(v ⃗⃗1 − v⃗⃗2 )
(c) m × (v ⃗⃗1 )
⃗⃗2 − v (d) 0.5 m(v ⃗⃗2 − v ⃗⃗1 )

9. A force 𝐹⃗ = 8𝑖ˆ − 6𝑗ˆ − 10𝑘ˆ newton produces an acceleration of 1 ms −2 in a body. The mass of the body is
(a) 10 kg (b) 10√2 kg NCERT Page-95 / N-
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(c) 10√3 kg (d) 200 kg

10. A particle of mass 0.3 kg subject to a force 𝐹 = −kx with k = 15 N/m. What will be its initial acceleration
if it is released from a point 20 cm away from the origin? NCERT ( Page-95 / N-54
2 2
(a) 15 m/s (b) 3 m/s
(c) 10 m/s2 (d) 5 m/s 2
11. A small ball of mass 𝑚 is thrown upward with velocity 𝑢 from the ground. The ball experiences a resistive
force 𝑚𝑘𝑣 2 where 𝑣 is its speed. The maximum height attained by the ball is : NCERT Page-95 / N-
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1 𝑘𝑢 2 1 𝑘𝑢 2
(a) 2𝑘 tan−1 ⁡ (b) 𝑘 ln⁡ (1 + )
𝑔 2𝑔
1 2 𝑘𝑢 2
−1 𝑘𝑢 1
(c) tan ⁡ (d) 2𝑘 ln⁡ (1 + )
𝑘 2𝑔 𝑔
12. A block of metal weighing 2 kg is resting on a frictionless plane (as shown in figure). It is struck by a jet
releasing water at a rate of 1kgs −1 and at a speed of 10 ms−1 . Then, the initial acceleration of the block, in
ms−2 , will be: NCERT Page-95 / N-
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(a) 3 (b) 6 (c) 5 (d) 4

13. An object of mass 10 kg moves at a constant speed of 10 ms −1 . A constant force, that acts for 4sec on the
object, gives it a speed of 2 ms−1 in opposite direction. The force acting on the object is
(a) −3 N (b) −30 N NCERT Page-95/N-
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(c) 3 N (d) 30 N
14. A player stops a football weighting 0.5 kg which comes flying towards him with a velocity of 10 m/s. If the
impact lasts for 1/50 th sec. and the ball bounces back with a velocity of 15 m/s, then the average force
involved is NCERT Page-95/N-54
(a) 250 N (b) 1250 N
(c) 500 N (d) 625 N
15. A large force is acting on a body for a short time. The impulse imparted is equal to the change in
(a) acceleration (b) momentum NCERT Page-96/N-
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(c) energy (d) velocity
16. China wares are wraped in straw of paper before packing. This is the application of concept of
(a) impulse (b) momentum NCERT Page-96/N-
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(c) acceleration (d) force
17. In two different experiments, an object of mass 5 kg moving with a speed of 25 ms −1 hits two different walls
and comes to rest within (i) 3 second, (ii) 5 seconds, respectively. NCERT Page-96/N-
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(a) Impulse and average force acting on the object will be same for both the cases.
(b) Impulse will be same for both the cases but the average force will be different.
(c) Average force will be same for both the cases but the impulse will be different.
(d) Average force and impulse will be different for both the cases.

18. If 𝑛 bullets each of mass 𝑚 are fired with a velocity 𝑣 per second from a machine gun, the force required to
hold the gun in position is NCERT Page-95 / N-54
𝑚𝑣
(a) (𝑛 + 1)𝑚𝑣 (b) 𝑛2
𝑚𝑣
(c) (d) 𝑚𝑛𝑣
𝑛
19. Two bodies of masses 1 kg and 2 kg moving with same velocities are stopped by the same force. Then the
ratio of their stopping distances is NCERT Page-95 / N-54
(a) 1: 2 (b) 2: 1
(c) √2: 1 (d) 1: √2
20. A hammer weighing 3 kg strikes the head of a nail with a speed of 2 ms −1 drives it by 1 cm into the wall.
The impulse imparted to the wall is NCERT Page-96 / N-55
(a) 6Ns (b) 3Ns
(c) 2Ns (d) 12Ns
21. The force required to stop a car of mass 800 kg, moving at a speed of 20 ms −1 over a distance of 25 m in
2.5sec is NCERT ( Page-95 / N-55
(a) 1200 N (b) 6400 N
(c) 1600 N (d) 1800 N

4.6 Newton’s Third Law of Motion

22. We can derive Newton's NCERT ( Page-96 / N-56
(a) second and third laws from the first law
(b) first and second laws from the third law
 (c) third and first laws from the second law
(d) All the three laws are independent of each other

23. Swimming is possible on account of NCERT Page-97 / N-56

(a) first law of motion (b) second law of motion
(c) third law of motion (d) newton's law of gravitation

24. A cannon after firing recoils due to NCERT Page-97/ N-

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(a) conservation of energy (b) backward thrust of gases produced
(c) Newton's third law of motion (d) Newton's first law of motion

25. A ball of mass 10 g moving perpendicular to the plane of the wall strikes it and rebounds in the same line
with the same velocity. If the impulse experienced by the wall is 0.54Ns, the velocity of the ball is
(a) 27 ms −1 (b) 3.7 ms−1 NCERT Page-96 / N-
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(c) 54 ms −1 (d) 37 ms −1

4.7 Conservation Of Momentum

26. Law of conservation of momentum follows from NCERT Page-98, 99 / 𝐍 − 𝟓𝟕
(a) Newton's first law of motion (b) Newton's second law of motion
(c) Newton's third law of motion (d) Both (b) & (c)

27. A body whose momentum is constant must have constant NCERT Page-93
(a) velocity (c) acceleration
(b) force (d) All of these
28. In an explosion, a body breaks up into two pieces of unequal masses. In this NCERT Page-98, 99/N-57, 58
(a) both parts will have numerically equal momentum
(b) lighter part will have more momentum
(c) heavier part will have more momentum
(d) both parts will have equal velocity

29. An explosion breaks a rock into three parts in a horizontal plane. Two of them go off at right angles to each
other. The first part of mass 1 kg moves with a speed of 12 ms −1 and the second part of mass 2 kg moves
with speed 8 ms−1 . If the third part flies off with speed 4 ms −1 then its mass is
(a) 5 kg (b) 7 kg NCERT Page-98, 99/N-57, 58
(c) 17 kg (d) 3 kg
30. A stationary body of mass 3 kg explodes into three equal pieces. Two of the pieces fly off in two mutually
perpendicular directions, one with a velocity of 3𝑖ˆ ms −1 and the other with a velocity of 4jms
ˆ m−1 . If the
explosion occurs in 10−4 s, the average force acting on the third piece in newton is
 (a) (3𝑖ˆ + 4𝑗ˆ) × 10−4 (b) (3î − 4ĵ) × 10−4 NCERT Page-98, 99/N-57,
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(c) (3î − 4ĵ) × 104 (d) −(3î + 4ĵ) × 104

31. A spacecraft of mass 100 kg breaks into two when its velocity is 104 m s −1 . After the break, a mass of
10 kg of the space craft is left stationary. The velocity of the remaining part is NCERT Page-98, 99 / N-
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(a) 103 m s −1 (b) 11.11 × 103 ms −1
(c) 11.11 × 102 m s −1 (d) 104 m s−1

4.8 Equilibrium Of a Particle

32. For the given situation as shown in the figure, the value of 𝜃 to keep the system in equilibrium will be

(a) 30∘ (b) 45∘ NCERT Page-99 / N-58

(c) 0∘ (d) 90∘

33. Which equation holds true for the given figure? NCERT Page-99 / N-58

(a) F1 − F2 = F3 (b) F1 + F2 = F3
(c) F1 + F2 + F3 = 0 (d) F2 + F3 = F1
34. A solid sphere of 2 kg is suspended from a horizontal beam by two supporting wires as shown in fig. Tension
in each wire is approximately (g = 10 ms −2 ) NCERT Page-99 / N-58

(a) 30 N (b) 20 N
(c) 10 N (d) 5 N

35. The mass string system shown in the figure is in equilibrium. If the coefficient of friction between A and the
table is 0.3, the frictional force on 𝐴 is: NCERT Page-99/N-58

(a) 9.8 N (b) 2.04 N (c) 1.96 N (d) 0.59 N

4.9 Common Forces in Mechanics

36. Identify the incorrect statement from the following. NCERT Page-101, 103 / N-60, 62
(a) Friction opposes the relative motion.
(b) Friction depends on the volume of body.
(c) Friction does not depend on the area in contact.
(d) Rolling friction is smaller than sliding friction.

37. The coefficient of static friction between two surfaces depends upon NCERT Page-101 / N-60
(a) the normal reaction (b) the shape of the surface in contact
(c) the magnitude of applied force (d) None of these
38. If the applied force is doubled, then coefficient of friction is NCERT Page-101 / N-60
(a) halved (b) tripled
(c) doubled (d) not changed
39. When a box is in stationary position with respect to train moving with acceleration, then relative motion is
opposed by the ...X.... Which provides the same acceleration to the box as that of the train, keeping it
stationary relative to the train. Here, 𝑋 refers to NCERT Page-102 / N-61
(a) kinetic friction (b) static friction
(c) limiting friction (d) None of these
40. If 𝜇s , 𝜇k and 𝜇T are coefficients of static friction, kinetic friction and rolling friction, then
(a) 𝜇s < 𝜇k < 𝜇f (b) 𝜇k < 𝜇T < 𝜇s NCERT Page-101, 103/N-60, 62
(c) 𝜇r < 𝜇k < 𝜇s (d) 𝜇r = 𝜇k = 𝜇s
41. It is difficult to move a cycle with brakes on because NCERT( Page-103 / N-62
(a) rolling friction opposes motion on road
(b) sliding friction opposes motion on road
(c) rolling friction is more than sliding friction
(d) sliding friction is more than rolling friction

42. Which of the following statements about friction is true? NCERT ( Page-101, 103 / N-60, 62
(a) Friction can be reduced to zero.
(b) Frictional force cannot accelerate a body.
(c) Frictional force is proportional to the area of contact between the two surfaces.
(d) Kinetic friction is always greater than rolling friction.

43. The force required to just move a body up the inclined plane is double the force required to just prevent the
body from sliding down the plane. The coefficient of friction is 𝜇. The inclination 𝜃 of the plane is
(a) tan−1 ⁡ 𝜇 (b) tan−1 ⁡(𝜇/2) NCERT ( Page-102 / N-60
−1
(c) tan ⁡ 2𝜇 (d) tan−1 ⁡ 3𝜇

44. The coefficient of static friction 𝜇s , between block A of mass 2 kg and the table as shown in the figure is 0.2 .
What would be the maximum mass value of block 𝐵 so that the two blocks do not move? The string and the
pulley are assumed to be smooth and massless.
⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡(g = 10 m/s2 ) NCERT ( Page-102, 103 / N-61, 62

(a) 0.4 kg (b) 2.0 kg (c) 4.0 kg (d) 0.2 kg

45. A conveyor belt is moving at a constant speed of 2 m/s. A box is gently dropped on it. The coefficient of
friction between them is 𝜇 = 0.5. The distance that the box will move relative to belt before coming to rest
on it taking 𝑔 = 10 ms −2 , is NCERT Page-102 / N-61
(a) 1.2 m (b) 0.6 m
(c) zero (d) 0.4 m

46. The upper half of an inclined plane of inclination 𝜃 is perfectly smooth while lower half is rough. A block
starting from rest at the top of the plane will again come to rest at the bottom, if the coefficient of friction
between the block and lower half of the plane is given by NCERT Page-102 / N-61
2
(a) 𝜇 = tan⁡ 𝜃 (b) 𝜇 = 2tan⁡ 𝜃
1
(c) 𝜇 = tan⁡ 𝜃 (d) 𝜇 = tan⁡ 𝜃

47. A horizontal force of 10 N is necessary to just hold a block stationary against a wall. The coefficient of
friction between the block and the wall is 0.2 . The weight of the block is NCERT ( Page-102 / N-61
 (a) 20 N (b) 50 N (c) 100 N (d) 2 N

48. A block 𝐵 is pushed momentarily along a horizontal surface with an initial velocity V. If 𝜇 is the coefficient
of sliding friction between B and the surface, block B will come to rest after a time NCERT Page-102/N-61

𝑔𝜇 g V 𝑉
(a) (b) V (c) g (d) 𝑔(𝜇)
𝑉

49. A body of mass 2 kg is placed on a horizontal surface having kinetic friction 0.4 and static friction 0.5 . If the
force applied on the body is 2.5 N, then the frictional force acting on the body will be [g = 10 ms −2 ]
(a) 8 N (b) 10 N NCERT ( Page-102 / N-61
(c) 20 N (d) 2.5 N

50. A mass 𝑚1 is placed on a rough horizontal plane, coefficient of friction between then is M. Another mass 𝑚2
hung from the string connected by frictionless pulley as shown in the figure. Then NCERT ( Page-102 / N-61

𝑚1 𝑚1
(a) m2 = 𝜇m1 (b) 𝑚2 = 𝑚1 (c) m2 = (d) 𝑚2 =
𝜇 𝜇2

51. A block rests on a rough inclined plane making an angle of 30∘ with the horizontal. The coefficient of static
friction between the block and the plane is 0.8 . If the frictional force on the block is 10 N, the mass of the
block (in kg ) is (take g = 10 m/s 2) NCERT ( Page-102 / N-61
(a) 1.6 (b) 4.0
(c) 2.0 (d) 2.5
52. The minimum force required to start pushing a body up rough (frictional coefficient 𝜇 ) inclined plane is 𝐹1
while the minimum force needed to prevent it from sliding down is 𝐹2 . If the inclined plane makes an angle 𝜃
𝐹
from the horizontal such that tan⁡ 𝜃 = 2𝜇 then the ratio 𝐹1 is NCERT/ Page-102 / N-61
2
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
53. A body starts from rest on a long inclined plane of slope 45∘. The coefficient of friction between the body
and the plane varies as 𝜇 = 0.3𝑥, where 𝑥 is distance travelled down the plane. The body will have maximum
speed (for 𝑔 = 10 m/s2 ) when 𝑥 = NCERT/ Page-102 / N-61
(a) 9.8 m (b) 27 m (c) 12 m (d) 3.33 m

54. A 100 N force acts horizontally on a block of 10 kg placed on a horizontal rough surface of coefficient of
friction 𝜇 = 0.5. If the acceleration due to gravity (g) is taken as 10 ms−2 , the acceleration of the block (in
ms−2 ) is NCERT/ Page-102 / N-61
(a) 2.5 (b) 10 (c) 5 (d) 7.5

55. A block of mass 0.1 kg is held against a wall applying a horizontal force of 5 N on the block. If the
coefficient of friction between the block and the wall is 0.5 , the magnitude of the frictional force acting on
the block is: NCERT ( Page-102 / N-61
(a) 2.5 N (b) 0.98 N (c) 4.9 N (d) 0.49 N

56. Minimum force required on a block of weight 𝑤 for motion along rough horizontal surface of coefficient of
friction 𝜇 is NCERT/ Page-102 / N-61
𝜇w 𝜇w 𝑤 2
(a) 2 (b) (c) 2 (d) (𝜇 + 1)w
1+𝜇 1+𝜇 1+𝜇
−2
57. The retarding acceleration of 7.35 m s due to frictional force stops the car of mass 400 kg travelling on a
road. The coefficient of friction between the tyre of the car and the road is NCERT Page-102 / N-61
(a) 0.55 (b) 0.75 (c) 0.70 (d) 0.65
58. A block A of mass 4 kg is placed on another block B of mass 5 kg, and the block B rests on a smooth
horizontal table. If the minimum force that can be applied on A so that both the blocks move together is 12 N,
the maximum force that can be applied to B for the blocks to move together will beNCERT Page-102 / N-61
(a) 30 N (b) 25 N (c) 27 N (d) 48 N
59. The two blocks, 𝑚 = 10 kg and 𝑀 = 50 kg are free to move as shown. The coefficient of static friction
between the blocks is 0.5 and there is no friction between 𝑀 and the ground. A minimum horizontal force 𝐹
is applied to hold 𝑚 against 𝑀 that is equal to NCERT Page-102 / N-61

(a) 100 N (b) 50 N (c) 240 N (d) 180 N

60. A given object takes 𝑛 times as much time to slide down a 45∘ rough incline as it takes to slide down a
perfectly smooth 45∘ incline. The coefficient of friction between the object and the incline is
(a) (1 − 1/𝑛2 ) (b) 1/(1 − 𝑛2 ) NCERT Page-102 / N-61
(c) √(1 − 1/𝑛 )2 (d) 1/√(1 − 𝑛 )2
61. A small mass slides down a fixed inclined plane of inclination 𝜃 with the horizontal. The coefficient of
friction is 𝜇 = 𝜇0 x where x is the distance through which the mass slides down and 𝜇0 is a constant. Then the
speed is maximum after the mass covers a distance of NCERT Page-102 / N-
cos⁡ 𝜃 sin⁡ 𝜃 tan⁡ 𝜃 2tan⁡ 𝜃
(a) (b) (c) (d)
𝜇0 𝜇0 𝜇0 𝜇0
62. What is the maximum value of the force 𝐹 such that the block shown in the arrangement, does not move?

(a) 20 N (b) 10 N (c) 12 N (d) 15 N NCERT Page-102 / N-61

63. A block of mass 𝑚 = 2 kg is placed on a plank of mass 𝑀 = 10 kg which is placed on a smooth horizontal
1
plane. The coefficient of friction between the block and the plank is 𝜇 = 3. If a horizontal force 𝐹 is applied
on the plank, then find the maximum value of 𝐹 for which the block and the plank move together. (Take 𝑔 =
10 m/s 2 ) NCERT Page-102 / N-61

(a) 30 N (b) 40 N (c) 120 N (d) None of the above

64. In figure, block 1 is one-fourth the length of block 2 and weighs one-fourth as much. Assume that there is no
friction between block 2 and the surface on which it moves and that the coefficient of sliding friction between
blocks 1 and 2 is 𝜇𝑘 = 0.2. After the system is released find the distance block 2 has moved when only one-
fourth of block 1 still on block 2. Block 1 and block 3 have the same mass. NCERT Page-102 / N-
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(a) 1/7.47 (b) 2/7.47 (c) 1/3.37 (d) 4/7.47

65. Two identical smooth surfaced solid cylinders of radius 𝑟 are placed touching along their lengths on a
horizontal surface. A third cylinder of same material but twice the radius of that of the cylinders is placed
lengthwise on them so that the system remains at rest. If all three cylinders have the same length, then
minimum value of the coefficient of friction between smaller cylinders and the surface is:
 NCERT Page-102 / N-61
1 1 1
(a) (b) 3 (c) 3√2 (d) None of these
√2

66. 𝜙 is the angle of the incline when a block of mass 𝑚 just starts slipping down. The distance covered by the
block if thrown up the incline with an initial speed 𝑢0 is NCERT Page-102 / N-61
2 2
(a) 𝑢0 /4 gsin⁡ 𝜙 (b) 4𝑢0 /𝑔sin⁡ 𝜙
(c) 𝑢02 /sin⁡ 𝜙/4 g (d) 4𝑢02 sin⁡ 𝜙/𝑔

67. A disc with a flat small bottom beaker placed on it at a distance 𝑅 from its center is revolving about an axis
passing through the center and perpendicular to its plane with an angular velocity 𝜔. The coefficient of static
friction between the bottom of the beaker and the surface of the disc is 𝜇. The breaker will revolve with the
disc if : NCERT Page-102 / N-61
𝜇𝑔 𝜇𝑔 𝜇𝑔 𝜇𝑔
(a) 𝑅 ≤ 2𝜔2 (b) 𝑅 ≤ 𝜔2 (c) 𝑅 ≥ 2𝜔2 (d) 𝑅 ≥ 𝜔2

68. An insect is at the bottom of a hemispherical ditch of radius 1 m. It crawls up the ditch but starts slipping
after it is at height ℎ from the bottom. If the coefficient of friction between the ground and the insect is 0.75 ,
then ℎ is : (g = 10 ms −2 ) NCERT Page-102 / N-61
(a) 0.20 m (b) 0.45 m (c) 0.60 m (d) 0.80 m

4.10 Circular Motion

69. What are the effects if force is acting on a moving body in a direction perpendicular to the direction of
motion? NCERT Page-104 / N-63
(a) The speed changes uniformly (b) The acceleration changes uniformly
(c) The direction of motion changes (d) All of these

70. On a banked road, which force is essential to provide the necessary centripetal force to a car to take a turn
while driving at the optimum speed? NCERT (Page-104, 105/ N-63, 64
(a) Component of normal reaction (b) Component of frictional force
(c) Both (a) & (b) (d) None of these
71. A cyclist taking turn bends inwards while a car passenger taking the same turn is thrown outwards. The
reason is. NCERT Page-105/N-64
(a) car is heavier than cycle
(b) car has four wheels while cycle has only two
(c) difference in the speed of the two
(d) cyclist must counteract the centrifugal force while in case of car only the passenger is thrown by this force

72. A car takes a circular turn with a uniform speed 𝑢. If the reaction at inner and outer wheels be denoted by 𝑅1
and R 2 , then NCERT Page-105/N-64
(a) R1 = R 2 (b) R1 < R 2 (c) R1 > R 2 (d) None of these
73. A cyclist bends while taking turn in order to NCERT Page-105/N-64
(a) reduce friction (b) provide required centripetal force
(c) reduce apparent weight (d) reduce speed

74. The motion of a car on a banked road is shown in the figure. The centripetal force equation will be given by

mv2 𝑚𝑣 2
(a) Nsin⁡ 𝜃 + 𝑓cos⁡ 𝜃 = (b) 𝑓 = NCERT Page-104, 105/N-63, 64
R R
mv2 mv2
(c) Ncos⁡ 𝜃 + 𝑓 = (d) Nsin⁡ 𝜃 + 𝑓 =
R R

75. A car moves at a speed of 20 ms −1 on a banked track and describes an arc of a circle of radius 40√3 m. The
angle of banking is (g = 10 ms−2 ) NCERT Page-105 / N-64
(a) 25∘ (b) 60∘ (c) 45∘ (d) 30∘
76. Maximum speed of car for safe turning on horizontal road is NCERT Page-104 / N-64
(a) √𝜇𝑅𝑔 (b) 2√𝜇𝑅𝑔 (c) √𝑅𝑔 (d) 4√𝑅𝑔
−1
77. The minimum velocity (in ms ) with which a car driver must traverse a flat curve of radius 150 m and
coefficient of friction 0.6 to avoid skidding is NCERT Page-104 / N-64
(a) 60 (b) 30 (c) 15 (d) 25
78. The coefficient of friction between the rubber tyres and the road way is 0.25 . The maximum speed with
which a car can be driven round a curve of radius 20 m without skidding is (g = 9.8 m/s 2 )
(a) 5 m/s (b) 7 m/s NCERT Page-104 / N-64
(c) 10 m/s (d) 14 m/s

79. What will be the maximum speed of a car on a road turn of radius 30 m if the coefficient of friction between
the tyres and the road is 0.4 (Take 𝑔 = 9.8 m/s 2 ) NCERT ( Page-104 / N-64
(a) 10.84 m/s (b) 9.84 m/s (c) 8.84 m/s (d) 6.84 m/s
80. For safe turning, roads are banked with an angle 𝜃. If m = mass of vehicle, r = radius of turing, v = velocity
of vehicle then, tan⁡ 𝜃 is NCERT / Page-105 / N-64
2
(a) ∝ m (b) ∝ 𝑣 (c) ∝ 𝑟 (d) ∝ m2

4.11 Solving Problems In Mechanics

81. A train is moving with a speed of 36 km/ hour on a curved path of radius 200 m. If the distance between the
rails is 1.5 m, the height of the outer rail over the inner rail is NCERT Page-106 / N-65
(a) 1 m (b) 0.5 m (c) 0.75 m (d) 0.075 m

82. A block of mass 𝑚 slides on the wooden wedge, which in turn slides backward on the horizontal surface. The
acceleration of the block with respect to the wedge is: Given 𝑚 = 8 kg, 𝑀 = 16 kg. Assume all the surfaces
shown in the figure to be frictionless. NCERT Page-106 / N-65
 4 6 3 2
(a) 3 g (b) 5 g (c) 5 g (d) 3 𝑔

83. A car is moving in a circular horizontal track of radius 10 m with a constant speed of 10 m/s. A bob is
suspended from the roof of the car by a light wire of length 1.0 m. The angle made by the wire with the
vertical is NCERT Page-106 / N-65
∘ 𝜋 𝜋 𝜋
(a) 0 (b) 3 (c) 6 (d) 4
84. A person with his hands in his pockets is skating on ice at the velocity of 10 m/s and describes a circle of
radius 50 m. What is his inclination with vertical NCERT Page-106 / N-65
−1 1 −1 3 −1 −1 1
(a) tan ⁡ ( ) (b) tan ⁡ ( ) (c) tan ⁡(1) (d) tan ⁡ ( )
10 5 5
85. A block of mass 𝑀 placed inside a box descends vertically with acceleration ' 𝑎 '. The block exerts a force
equal to onefourth of its weight on the floor of the box. The value of ' 𝑎 ' will be: NCERT Page-106 / N-65
𝑔 𝑔 3𝑔
(a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 4 (d) 𝑔

86. When an elevator cabin falls down, the cabin and all the bodies fixed in the cabin are accelerated with respect
to NCERT Page-106 / N-65
(a) ceiling of elevator (b) floor of elevator
(c) man standing on earth (d) man standing in the cabin
87. A monkey is climbing up a rope, then the tension in the rope NCERT Page-106 / N-
65
(a) must be equal to the force applied by the monkey on the rope
(b) must be less than the force applied by the monkey on the rope.
(c) must be greater than the force applied by the monkey on the rope.
(d) may be equal to, less than or greater the force applied by the monkey on the rope.

88. If rope of lift breaks suddenly, the tension exerted by the surface of lift ( 𝑎 = acceleration of lift)
NCERT Page-106 / N-65
(a) 𝑚𝑔 (b) 𝑚(𝑔 + 𝑎) (c) 𝑚(𝑔 − 𝑎) (𝑑) ⋅ 0

89. A spring balance is attached to the ceiling of a lift. A man hangs his bag on the spring and the spring reads
49 N, when the lift is stationary. If the lift moves downward with an acceleration of 5 m/s 2 , the reading of
the spring balance will be NCERT Page-106 / N-65
(a) 24 N (b) 74 N (c) 15 N (d) 49 N
90. A person of mass 60 kg is inside a lift of mass 940 kg and presses the button on control panel. The lift starts
moving upwards with an acceleration 1.0 m/s2 . If g = 10 ms −2 , the tension in the supporting cable is
(a) 8600 N (b) 9680 N (c) 11000 N (d) 1200 N NCERT Page-106 / N-65
91. If two masses ( 𝑀& m ) are connected on a horizontal plane and a force is applied on the combination, then
the tension 𝑇 depends on NCERT Page-106 / N-65
(a) the force applied on the system (b) whether force is applied on M or m
(c) both (a) and (b) (d) Can't be predicted.

92. For the system shown in figure, the correct expression is NCERT Page-106 / N-65

𝑚 𝐹 𝑚3 𝐹 𝑚3 𝐹
(a) F3 = F1 + F2 (b) 𝐹3 = 𝐹 +𝐹3 +𝐹 (c) 𝐹3 = 𝑚 (d) 𝐹3 = 𝑚
1 2 3 1 +𝑚2 +𝑚3 1 +𝑚2

93. Which of the following is true about acceleration, a for the system? NCERT Page-106 / N-65

(a) Acceleration is more in A, when force is applied on A.

(b) Acceleration is more in B, when force is applied on B.
(c) Acceleration is same and does not depend on whether the force is applied on 𝑚1 or 𝑚2
(d) Acceleration depends on the tension in the string.

94. Two blocks of masses 2 kg and 4 kg are attached by an inextensible light string as shown in the figure. If a
force of 120 N pulls the blocks vertically upward, the tension in the string is
(take g = 10 ms−2 ) NCERT Page-106 / N-65

(a) 20 N (b) 15 N (c) 35 N (d) 40 N

95. Three identical blocks of masses 𝑚 = 2 kg are drawn by a force 𝐹 = 10.2 N with an acceleration of
0.6 ms−2 on a frictionless surface, then what is the tension (in 𝑁 ) in the string between the blocks 𝐵 and 𝐶 ?

(a) 9.2 (b) 3.4 (c) 4 (d) 9.8 NCERT Page-106 / N-

65

96. A 1 kg block and a 0.5 kg block move together on a horizontal frictionless surface. Each block exerts a force
of 6 N on the other. The block move with a uniform acceleration of NCERT Page-106 / N-65
 (a) 3 ms −2 (b) 6 ms −2 (c) 9 ms −2 (d) 12 ms −2

97. A spring balance is attached to the ceiling of a lift. A man hangs his bag on the spring and the spring reads
49 N, when the lift is stationary. If the lift moves downward with an acceleration of 5 m/s 2 , the reading of
the spring balance will be NCERT Page-106 / N-65
(a) 24 N (b) 74 N (c) 15 N (d) 49 N

98. The elevator shown in fig. is descending with an acceleration of 2 m/s2. The mass of the block 𝐴 = 0.5 kg.
The force exerted by the block 𝐴 on block 𝐵 is NCERT Page-106 / N-65

(a) 2 N (b) 4 N (c) 6 N (d) 8 N

99. A block A of mass 7 kg is placed on a frictionless table. A thread tied to it passes over a frictionless pulley
and carries a body B of mass 3 kg at the other end. The acceleration of the system is (given 𝑔 = 10 ms −2 )

(a) 100 ms −2 (b) 3 ms −2 (c) 10 ms −2 (d) 30 ms −2 NCERT Page-106 / N-65

100. A triangular block of mass M with angles 30∘ , 60∘ , and 90∘ rests with its 30∘ − 90∘ side on a horizontal
table. A cubical block of mass 𝑚 rests on the 60∘ − 30∘ side. The acceleration which 𝑀 must have relative to
the table to keep m stationary relative to the triangular block assuming frictionless contact is
g g 𝑔
(a) g (b) (c) (d) NCERT Page-106 / N-65
√2 √3 √5

101. The acceleration of the system shown in the figure is given by the expression (coefficient of friction
between 𝑚1 and surface is 𝜇 ) NCERT Page-106 / N-65

(𝑚2−𝜇𝑚1 ) 𝑚1 𝑔 (𝑚 +𝜇𝑚2 ) (𝑚 −𝑚 )𝜇
(a) a = (𝑚1+𝑚2 )
𝑔 (b) a = (𝑚 (c) a = (𝑚1+𝑚 (d) a = (𝑚1 +𝑚2 )𝑔
1 +𝑚2 ) 1 2 )𝑔 1 2
102. A block of mass 4 kg is suspended through two light spring balances 𝐴 and 𝐵. Then 𝐴 and 𝐵 will read
respectively: NCERT Page-106 / N-65

(a) 4 kg and zero kg (b) zero kg and 4 kg (c) 4 kg and 4 kg (d) 2 kg and 2 kg

103. A block of mass 𝑚 is placed on a smooth wedge of inclination 𝜃. The whole system is accelerated
horizontally so that the block does not slip on the wedge. The force exerted by the wedge on the block ( g is
acceleration due to gravity) will be NCERT Page-106 / N-65
(a) mg/cos⁡ 𝜃 (b) mgcos⁡ 𝜃 (c) mgsin⁡ 𝜃 (d) mg
104. The net force on a rain drop falling down with a constant speed is NCERT Page-106 / N-65
(a) weight of drop W (b) viscous drag of air F
(c) W + F + force of buoyany (d) zero

105. A body is imparted motion from rest to move in a straight line. If it is then obstructed by an opposite
force, then NCERT Page-106 / N-65
(a) the body may necessarily change direction
(b) the body is sure to slow down
(c) the body will necessarily continue to move in the same direction at the same speed
(d) None of these

Exercise 2 : NCERT Exemplar & Past Years NEET

NCERT Exemlar Questions
1. A ball is travelling with uniform translatory motion. This means that NCERT Page-90, 91 / N-50
(a) it is at rest
(b) the path can be a straight line or circular and the ball travels with uniform speed
(c) all parts of the ball have the same velocity (magnitude and direction) and the velocity is constant
(d) the centre of the ball moves with constant velocity and the ball spins about its centre uniformly

2. A metre scale is moving with uniform velocity. This implies. NCERT Page-90, 91 / N-50
a) the force acting on the scale is zero, but a torque about the centre of mass can act on the scale
b) the force acting on the scale is zero and the torque acting about centre of mass of the scale is also zero
c) the total force acting on it need not be zero but the torque on it is zero
d) neither the force nor the torque need to be zero
 ⃗⃗ = (3𝑖ˆ + 4𝑗ˆ)ms −1 and a final velocity 𝑣⃗ = −(3𝑖ˆ +
3. A cricket ball of mass 150 g has an initial velocity 𝑢
4𝑗ˆ)ms−1 , after being hit. The change in momentum (final momentuminitial momentum) is (in kgms −1 )
(a) zero (b) −(0.45𝑖ˆ + 0.6𝑗ˆ) NCERT Page-96/N-55
(c) −(0.9𝑗ˆ + 1.2𝑗ˆ) (d) −5(𝑖ˆ + 𝑗ˆ)𝑖ˆ

4. In the previous problem (3), the magnitude of the momentum transferred during the hit is
(a) zero (b) 0.75 kg − ms −1 NCERT Page-96/N-55
−1
(c) 1.5 kg − ms (d) 1.4 kg − ms−1
5. Conservation of momentum in a collision between particles can be understood from
(a) Conservation of energy (b) Newton's first law only NCERT Page-98, 𝟗𝟗/𝐍𝟓𝟕, 𝟓𝟖
(c) Newton's second law only (d) both Newton's second and third law

6. A hockey player is moving northward and suddenly turns westward with the same speed to avoid an
opponent. The force that acts on the player is NCERT Page-101 / N-60
(a) frictional force along westward (b) muscle force along southward
(c) frictional force along sotuh-west (d) muscle force along south-west

7. A body of mass 2 kg travels according to the law 𝑥(𝑡) = 𝑝𝑡 + 𝑝𝑡 2 + 𝑟𝑡 3 where, 𝑞 = 4 ms −2 , 𝑝 = 3 ms −1

and 𝑟 = 5 ms −3 . The force acting on the body at 𝑡 = 2 s is NCERT Page-95 / N-55
(a) 136 N (b) 134 N (c) 158 N (d) 68 N

8. A body with mass 5 kg is acted upon by a force 𝐹⃗ = (−3𝑖ˆ + 4𝑗ˆ)N. If its initial velocity at 𝑡 = 0 is 𝑣 = (6𝑖ˆ −
12𝑗ˆ)ms −1 , the time at which it will just have a velocity along the 𝑦-axis is NCERT Page-96 / N-55
(a) never (b) 10 s (c) 2 s (d) 15 s

9. A car of mass 𝑚 starts from rest and acquires a velocity along east, 𝑣⃗ = 𝑣𝑖ˆ(𝑣 > 0) in two seconds. Assuming
the car moves with uniform acceleration, the force exerted on the car is NCERT Page-95 / N-55
𝑚𝑣
(a) 2 eastward and is exerted by the car engine
𝑚𝑣
(b) eastward and is due to the friction on the tyres exerted by the road
2
𝑚𝑣
(c) more than eastward exerted due to the engine and overcomes the friction of the road
2
𝑚𝑣
(d) exerted by the engine
2

Past Years NEET 𝑟

10. Two stones of masses m and 2 m are whirled in horizontal circles, the heavier one in radius 2 and the lighter
one in radius r. The tangential speed of lighter stone is n times that of the value of heavier stone when they
experience same centripetal forces. The value of 𝑛 is: NCERT Page-106/N-65 | AIPMT( 2015 RS,
(a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 1 (d) 2
11. A plank with a box on it at one end is gradually raised about the other end. As the angle of inclination with
the horizontal reaches 30∘ the box starts to slip and slides 4.0 m down the plank in 4.0 s. The coefficients of
static and kinetic friction between the box and the plank will be, respectively:
 (a) 0.6 and 0.5 (b) 0.5 & 0.6 NCERT Page-102/N-61 | AIPMT 2015
(c) 0.4 and 0.3 (d) 0.6 and 0.6

12. Three blocks A, B and C of masses 4 kg, 2 kg and 1 kg respectively, are in contact on a frictionless surface,
as shown. If a force of 14 N is applied on the 4 kg block then the contact force between A and B is
NCERT Page-106/N-65||AIPMT( 2015, A

(a) 6 N (b) 8 N (c) 18 N (d) 2 N

13. A block 𝐴 of mass 𝑚1 rests on a horizontal table. A light string connected to it passes over a frictionless
pulley at the edge of table and from its other end another block B of mass 𝑚2 is suspended. The coefficient of
kinetic friction between the block and the table is 𝜇k . When the block A is sliding on the table, the tension in
the string is NCERT Page-102/N-61 | AIPMT 2015, S
(𝑚2 −𝜇𝑘 𝑚1)𝑔 𝑚1 𝑚2 (1+𝜇𝑘 )𝑔 𝑚1 𝑚2 (1−𝜇𝑘 )𝑔 (𝑚2+𝜇𝑘 𝑚1 )𝑔
(a) (𝑚 +𝑚 ) (b) (𝑚 +𝑚 ) (c) (𝑚 +𝑚 ) (d) (𝑚
1 2 1 2 1 2 +𝑚 ) 1 2

14. A car is negotiating a curved road of radius 𝑅. The road is banked at an angle 𝜃. the coefficient of friction
between the tyres of the car and the road is 𝜇s . The maximum safe velocity on this road is :
NCERT Page-105/N-64 | NEET 2016, C
s 𝜇 +tan⁡ 𝜃 𝑠 𝜇 +tan⁡ 𝜃 g 𝜇 +tan⁡ 𝜃
s g 𝜇 +tan⁡ 𝜃
s
(a) √gR2 1−𝜇 (b) √𝑔𝑅 1−𝜇 (c) √R 1−𝜇 (d) √R2 1−𝜇
s tan⁡ 𝜃 𝑠 tan⁡ 𝜃 2tan⁡ 𝜃 s tan⁡ 𝜃

15. What is the minimum velocity with which a body of mass 𝑚 must enter a vertical loop of radius 𝑅 so that it
can complete the loop? NCERT Page-106 / N-65 । NEET 2016, C
(a) √gR (b) √2gR (c) √3gR (d) √5gR
16. One end of string of length 𝑙 is connected to a particle of mass ' m ' & the other end is connected to a small
peg on a smooth horizontal table. If particle moves in circle with speed ' 𝑣 ' the net force on particle (directed
towards centre) will be (T represents the tension in the string) NCERT Page-106/N-65|NEET 2017A
𝑚𝑣 2 mv2
(a) 𝑇 + ℓ (b) T − ℓ (c) Zero (d) T
17. Which one of the following statements is incorrect? NCERT Page-101, 103/N-60, 62 | NEET 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟖, 𝑪
(a) Rolling friction is smaller than sliding friction.
(b) Limiting value of static friction is directly proportional to normal reaction.
(c) Coefficient of sliding friction has dimensions of length.
(d) Frictional force opposes the relative motion.
18. A block of mass 𝑚 is placed on a smooth inclined wedge ABC of inclination 𝜃 as shown in the figure. The
wedge is given an acceleration ' 𝑎 ' towards the right. The relation between 𝑎 and 𝜃 for the block to remain
stationary on the wedge is NCERT Page-106 / N-65 | NEET 2018, C
 𝑔 𝑔
(a) 𝑎 = cosec⁡ 𝜃 (b) 𝑎 = sin⁡ 𝜃 (c) 𝑎 = 𝑔tan⁡ 𝜃 (d) 𝑎 = 𝑔cos⁡ 𝜃
19. A mass 𝑚 is attached to a thin wire and whirled in a vertical circle. The wire is most likely to break when:
(a) the mass is at the highest point NCERT Page-106/N-65 | NEET 2019, C
(b) the wire is horizontal
(c) the mass is at the lowest point
(d) inclined at an angle of 60∘ from vertical

20. Two bodies of mass 4 kg and 6 kg are tied to the ends of a massless string. The string passes over a pulley
which is frictionless (see figure). The acceleration of the system in terms of acceleration due to gravity (g) is:

(a) 𝑔/2 (b) 𝑔/5 NCERT Page-106/N-65 । NEET 2020, A

(c) g/10 (d) g

21. A ball of mass 0.15 kg is dropped from a height 10 m, strikes the ground and rebounds to the same height.
Magnitude of impulse imparted to the ball is (𝑔 = 10 m/s2 ) nearly NCERT Page-96/N-56||NEET 2021, A
(a) 1.4 kg m/s (b) 0 kg m/s (c) 4.2 kg m/s (d) 2.1 kg m/s
22. A football player is moving southward and suddenly turns eastward with the same speed to avoid an
opponent. The force that acts on the player while turning is NCERT Page-98/N-57 | NEET 2023, A
(a) Along eastward (b) Along northward (c) Along north-east (d) Along south-west
23. Calculate the maximum acceleration of a moving car so that a body lying on the floor of the car remains
stationary. The coefficient of static friction between the body and the floor is 0.15( g = 10 m s −2 ).
NCERT Page-101/N-60 | NEET 2023
−2 −2 −2
(a) 1.2 m s (b) 150 m s (c) 1.5 m s (d) 50 m s−2

Exercise 3: Matching, Statement & Assertion-Reason Type

Match The Following
1. Match the column I and II.
Column I Column II
(A) Inertia (1) 105 gcms −1
(B) Recoil of gun (2) mass 𝑥 acceleration
(C) 1 kg ms −1 (3) Newton's third law of motion
(D) Weight (4) Newton's first law of motion
 (a) (A) → (4); (B) → (1); C → (2); (D) → (3) (b) (A) → (4); (B) → (3); C → (1); (D) → (2)
(c) (A) → (3); (B) → (2); C → (4); (D) → (1) (d) (A) → (2); (B) → (4); C → (1); (D) → (3)

2. Match the column I and II.

Column I Column II
(A) Accelerated motion (1) Acts on two different bodies
(B) Action & Reaction (2) Inability to change the state
(C) Inertia (3) 𝑚𝑣
(D) Momentum (4) Variable velocity
(a) (A) → (4); (B) → (1); C → (2); (D) → (3) (b) (A) → (1); (B) → (2); C → (4); (D) → (3)
(c) (A) → (3); (B) → (2); C → (4); (D) → (1) (d) (A) → (2); (B) → (4); C → (1); (D) → (3)
3. A light string 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷𝐸 whose extremity 𝐴 is fixed, has weights 𝑊1 and 𝑊2 attached to it at 𝐵 and 𝐶. It passes
round a small smooth peg at 𝐷 carrying a weight of 300 N at the free end 𝐸 as shown in figure. If in the
equilibrium position, 𝐵𝐶 is horizontal and 𝐴𝐵 and 𝐶𝐷 make 150∘ and 120∘ with 𝐶𝐵. Match the columns :

Column I Column II
(A) Tension in portion 𝐴𝐵, 𝑇𝐴𝐵 (1) 150 N
(B) Tension in portion 𝐵𝐶, 𝑇𝐵𝐶 (2) 173 N
(C) Weight, 𝑊1 (3) 260 N
(D) Weight, 𝑊2 (4) 87 N
(a) (A) → (4); (B) → (1); C → (2); (D) → (3)
(b) (A) → (2); (B) → (1); C → (4); (D) → (3)
(c) (A) → (3); (B) → (4); C → (1); (D) → (3)
(d) (A) → (4); (B) → (3); C → (1); (D) → (2)

4. Match the column I and II.

Column I Column II
(A) Rocket's work (1) Friction
(B) 𝐹 = 𝑚𝑎 (2) Uniform motion
(D) Constant force (3) Conservation of momentum
(C) Contact force (4) Newton's second law

(a) (A) → (4); (B) → (1); C → (2); (D) → (3)

(b) (A) → (4); (B) → (3); C → (1); (D) → (2)
(c) (A) → (3); (B) → (4); C → (1); (D) → (2)
(d) (A) → (2); (B) → (4); C → (1); (D) → (3)
 Two-Statement Type Questions
Directions: Read the statements carefully and answer the question on the basis of following options.
(a) Both statement I and II are correct.
(b) Both statement I and II are incorrect.
(c) Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.
(d) Statement II is correct but statement I is incorrect.

5. Statement I : Mass is a measure of inertia of the body.

Statement II : Greater the mass, greater is the force required to change its state of rest or of uniform motion.

6. Statement I : If the net external force on the body is zero, then its acceleration is zero.
Statement II : Acceleration does not depend on force.

7. Statement I : Static friction is self adjusting force.

Statement II : Friction does not depend on the mass of the body.

8. Statement I : A cricketer moves his hands forward to catch a ball so as to catch it easily without hurting.
Statement II : He tries to decrease the distance travelled by the ball so that it hurts less.

9. Statement I : Same force applied for the same time causes the same change in momentum for different
bodies.
Statement II : The total momentum of an isolated system of interacting bodies remains conserved.

Four/Five Statement Type Questions

10. Consider the following statements and select the incorrect statement(s).
I. To move a football at rest, some one must kick it.
II. To throw a stone upwards, one has to give it an upward push.
III. A breeze causes the branches of a tree to become stationary.
IV. A strong wind can move even heavy objects.
(a) Only I (b) Only III (c) III and IV (d) I and II

11. Select the incorrect statement(s) about static friction.

I. Static friction exists on its own.
II. In the absence of applied force static friction is maximum.
III. Static friction is equal and opposite to the applied force upto a certain limit.
IV. Static friction is greater than limiting friction
(a) I and IV (b) II and III (c) I and III (d) I and II

12. Select the incorrect statement(s) from the following.

I. Limiting friction is always greater than the kinetic friction.
II. Limiting friction is always less than the static friction.
III. Coefficient of static fiction is always greater than the coefficient of kinetic fiction.
IV. Force of static friction is zero when no driving force is applied.
(a) I only (b) I and III (c) II and III (d) I, II and IV

13. Which of the following statements is/are correct ?

 I. Newton's first law of motion defines force.
II. Newton's second law of motion defines inertia.
III. Newton's third law of motion is a measure of force.
IV. Newton's second law of motion is called real law of motion.
(a) I and IV (b) II and III (c) I and III (d) I and II

14. Which of the following statements are incorrect?

I. Action and reaction forces act along the line joining the centres of two bodies.
II. Newton's third law is applicable whether the bodies are at rest or in motion.
III. A single isolated force can exist.
IV. There is no cause effect relation between action and reaction.
(a) I only (b) III and IV (c) I and III (d) I and II

Assertion & Reason Questions

Directions: These questions consist of two statements, each printed as Assertion and Reason. While answering
these questions, you are required to choose any one of the following four responses.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) If the Assertion is incorrect and Reason is correct.

15. Assertion : A bullet is fired from a rifle. If the rifle recoils freely, the kinetic energy of rifle is more than that
of the bullet.
Reason : In case of rifle bullet system, the law of conservation of momentum violates.

16. Assertion : A rocket works on the principle of conservation of linear momentum.

Reason : Whenever there is change in momentum of one body, the same change occurs in the momentum of
the second body of the same system but in the opposite direction, provided external force is acting.

17. Assertion : The two bodies of masses 𝑀 and 𝑚(𝑀 > 𝑚) are allowed to fall from the same height if the air
resistance for each be the same then both the bodies will reach the earth simultaneously.
Reason : For same air resistance, resultant acceleration of both the bodies will be same.

18. Assertion : A block placed on a table is at rest, because action force cancels the reaction force on the block.
Reason : The net force on the block is not equal to zero.
19. Assertion : On a rainy day, it is difficult to drive a car or bus at high speed.
Reason : The value of coefficient of friction is lowered due to wetting of the surface.

20. Assertion: Friction is a necessary evil.

Reason: When two bodies does not slip over each other, the friction force is called kinetic friction.

Exercise 4 : Skill Enhancer MCQs

1. Two monkeys of masses 10 kg and 8 kg are moving along a vertical rope which is light and inextensible, the
former climbing up with an acceleration of 2 m/s 2 while the latter coming down with a uniform velocity of
2 m/s. Find the tension (in newtons).

(a) 200 N (b) 150 N (c) 300 N (d) 100 N

2. A horizontal uniform rope of length 𝐿, resting on a frictionless horizontal surface, is pulled at one end by
force 𝐹. What is the tension in the rope at a distance 𝑙 from the end where the force is applied?
𝑙 𝑙 𝐹 F 𝑙
(a) F (1 − ) (b) 2 F (1 − ) (c) (d) (1 − )
L 2L 𝐿 𝑙 L

3. A smooth ring 𝑃 of mass 𝑚 can slide on a fixed horizontal rod. A string tied to the ring passes over a fixed
pulley and carries a block Q of mass (m/2) as shown in the figure. At an instant, the string between the ring
and the pulley makes an angle 60∘ with the rod. The initial acceleration of the ring is
 2𝑔 2𝑔 2𝑔 𝑔
(a) (b) (c) (d) 3
3 6 9

4. A bob is hanging over a pulley inside a car through a string. The second end of the string is in the hand of a
person standing in the car. The car is moving with constant acceleration 𝑎 directed horizontally as shown in
figure.

Other end of the string is pulled with constant acceleration 𝑎 vertically. The tension in the string is equal to
(a) 𝑚√𝑔2 + 𝑎2 (b) 𝑚√g 2 + 𝑎2 − 𝑚𝑎
(c) 𝑚√g 2 + 𝑎2 + 𝑚𝑎 (d) 𝑚( g + 𝑎)
5. A body of mass 5 kg is suspended by a staring of length 3 m from the ceiling. A force 𝐹 is applied
horizontally at the mid-point. of the rope such that the top half of the rope makes an angle of 45∘ with the
vertical. The value of 𝐹 is
(a) 100 N (b) 80 N (c) 50√2 N (d) 50 N

6. There are two blocks A and B in contact with vertical and horizontal smooth surfaces respectively, as shown
in the figure. Acceleration of A and B are 𝑎𝐴 and 𝑎𝐵 respectively along their constrained direction of motions.
Relation between 𝑎𝐴 and 𝑎𝐵 is (Assume sin⁡ 23∘ = 2/5 ).

(a) 2𝑎𝐴 = √21𝑎𝐵 (b) 2𝑎𝐴 = 5𝑎𝐵 (c) 5𝑎𝐴 = 2𝑎𝐵 (d) √21𝑎𝐴 = 2𝑎𝐵

7. In the figure acceleration of bodies A, B and C are shown with directions. Values 𝑏 and 𝑐 are w.r.t. ground
whereas 𝑎 is acceleration of block 𝐴 w.r.t. wedge C. Acceleration of block A w.r.t. ground is
 (a) √(𝑏 + 𝑐)2 + 𝑎2 (b) 𝑐 − (𝑎 + 𝑏)cos⁡ 𝜃

(c) √(𝑏 + 𝑐)2 + 𝑐 2 − 2(𝑏 + 𝑐) ⋅ 𝑐 ⋅ cos⁡ 𝜃 (d) √(𝑏 + 𝑐)2 + 𝑐 2 + 2(𝑏 + 𝑐) ⋅ 𝑐 ⋅ cos⁡ 𝜃

8. A rocket is fired vertically from the earth with an acceleration of 2 g, where g is the gravitational
acceleration. On an inclined plane inside the rocket, making an angle 𝜃 with the horizontal, a point object of
mass 𝑚 is kept. The minimum coefficient of friction 𝜇min between the mass and the inclined surface such
that the mass does not move is :
(a) tan⁡ 2𝜃 (b) tan⁡ 𝜃 (c) 3tan⁡ 𝜃 (d) 2tan⁡ 𝜃

9. Block 𝐵 has a mass 𝑚 and is released from rest when it is on top of wedge 𝐴, which has a mass 3 m.
Determine the extension of the spring of force constant k while 𝐵 is sliding down on 𝐴. Neglect friction :

𝑚𝑔 𝑚𝑔
(a) 2mgcos⁡ 𝜃/𝑘 (b) cos⁡ 𝜃 (c) sin⁡ 2𝜃 (d) 𝑚𝑔sin⁡ 2𝜃/𝑘
2𝑘 2𝑘

10. A bead of mass 𝑚 is located on a parabolic wire with its axis vertical and vertex at the origin as shown in the
figure and whose equation is 𝑥 2 = 4𝑎𝑦. The wire frame is fixed and the bead can slide on it without friction.
The bead is released from point 𝑦 = 4𝑎 on the frame from rest. The tangential acceleration of the bead when
it reaches the position given by 𝑦 = 𝑎 is

√3𝑔 g g 𝑔
(a) (b) (c) (d) ⁡
2 √2 √5 2

11. To complete the vertical circle the body must be projected with minimum velocity of at the lowest point. (
ℓ = length of the string)
(a) √2𝑔𝑙 (b) √3𝑔𝑙 (c) √5𝑔𝑙 (d) √𝑔𝑙
 12. A body starts slipping down an incline and moves half metre in half second. How long will it take to move
the next half?
(a) 0.21sec (b) 0.44sec (c) 1.21sec (d) 2.11sec

13. If 𝜇 be the coefficient of friction between the block and the cart, horizontal acceleration of the cart that is
required to prevent block 𝐵 from falling is:

(a) 𝜇/𝑔 (b) 𝑔/𝜇 (c) 𝑔 (d) (𝜇2 + 1)𝑔

14. Two particles of equal mass are connected to a rope 𝐴𝐵 of negligible mass such that one is at end 𝐴 and other
dividing the length of rope in the ratio 1: 2 from 𝐵. The rope is rotated about end 𝐵 in a horizontal plane.
Ratio of tensions in the smaller part to the other is (ignore effect of gravity)
(a) 4: 3 (b) 1: 4 (c) 1: 2 (d) 1: 3

15. In figure the mass of the block 𝑀 = 1 kg, 𝜇 = 0.5 and sin 𝜃 = 3/5. The acceleration of the block if 𝐹 =
10 N is

(a) 4 m/s2 (b) 8 m/s 2 (c) 12 m/s 2 (d) 16 m/s 2

Answer Keys
Exercise 1 : NCERT Based Topic-wise MCQs
1 (a) 12 (c) 23 (c) 34 (b) 45 (d) 56 (a) 67 (b) 78 (b) 89 (a) 100 (c)

2 (c) 13 (b) 24 (c) 35 (c) 46 (b) 57 (b) 68 (a) 79 (a) 90 (c) 101 (a)

3 (d) 14 (d) 25 (a) 36 (b) 47 (d) 58 (c) 69 (c) 80 (b) 91 (b) 102 (c)

4 (c) 15 (b) 26 (d) 37 (a) 48 (d) 59 (c) 70 (a) 81 (d) 92 (c) 103 (a)

5 (c) 16 (a) 27 (a) 38 (d) 49 (d) 60 (a) 71 (d) 82 (d) 93 (c) 104 (d)
6 (a) 17 (b) 28 (a) 39 (b) 50 (a) 61 (c) 72 (b) 83 (d) 94 (d) 105 (b)

7 (a) 18 (d) 29 (a) 40 (c) 51 (c) 62 (a) 73 (b) 84 (d) 95 (b)

8 (a) 19 (a) 30 (d) 41 (d) 52 (c) 63 (a) 74 (a) 85 (c) 96 (d)

9 (b) 20 (a) 31 (b) 42 (d) 53 (d) 64 (a) 75 (d) 86 (c) 97 (a)

10 (c) 21 (b) 32 (b) 43 (d) 54 (c) 65 (c) 76 (a) 87 (a) 98 (b)

11 (d) 22 (c) 33 (c) 44 (a) 55 (b) 66 (a) 77 (b) 88 (d) 99 (b)

Exercise 2 : NCERT Exemplar & Past Years NEEI

1 (c) 5 (d) 9 (b) 13 (b) 17 (c) 21 (c)

2 (b) 6 (c) 10 (d) 14 (b) 18 (c) 22 (c)

3 (c) 7 (a) 11 (a) 15 (d) 19 (c) 23 (c)

4 (c) 8 (b) 12 (a) 16 (d) 20 (b)

Exercise 3 : Matching, Statement & Assertion-Reas on Type)

𝟏 (b) 𝟑 (b) 𝟓 (a) 𝟕 (c) 𝟗 (b) 𝟏𝟏 (d) 𝟏𝟑 (a) 𝟏𝟓 (d) 𝟏𝟕 (d) 𝟏𝟗 (a)

2 (a) 𝟒 (c) 𝟔 (c) 𝟖 (d) 𝟏𝟎 (b) 𝟏𝟐 (c) 𝟏𝟒 (b) 𝟏𝟔 (c) 𝟏𝟖 (d) 𝟐𝟎 (c)

Skill Enhancert MCQS

1 (a) 3 (c) 5 (d) 7 (c) 9 (c) 11 (c) 13 (b) 15 (c)

2 (a) 4 (c) 6 (d) 8 (b) 𝟏𝟎 (b) 𝟏𝟐 (a) 𝟏𝟒 (a)

 Detailed Solutions
EXERCISE - 1
1. (a) No force is required for an object moving in straight line with constant velocity or for non acceleration
motion.

2. (c) From Newton's second law if Σ𝐹𝑖 = 0 then the body is in translational equilibrium

3. (d) Inertia is defined as the ability of a body to oppose any change in its state of rest or of uniform motion.

4. (c) Newton's first law of motion defines the inertia of body. It states that every body has a tendency to remain
in its state (either rest or motion) due to its inertia.

5. (c) Newton's first law of motion is related to the physical independence of force.

6. (a)

7. (a)

8. (a) Impulse = change in momentum = 𝑚𝑣⃗2 − 𝑚𝑣⃗1

√82 +(−6)2+(−10)2
9. (b) m = = 10√2 kg
1

10. (c) Mass (m) = 0.3 kg ⇒ F = m ⋅ a = −15x

15 −150
⁡𝑎 = − 𝑥= 𝑥 = −50𝑥
0.3 3

a = −50 × 0.2 = 10 m/s 2

11. (d)
𝑑𝑝 𝑑𝑚
12. (c) 𝐹 = =𝑣 = 10 × 1 = 10 N
𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡
𝐹 10
𝑎= = = 5 m/s 2
𝑚 2
13. (b) Here 𝑢 = 10 ms−1 , v = −2 ms −1 , t = 4 s, a = ?
v−u −2−10
Using a = = = −3 m/s 2
t 4

14. (d) Here m = 0.5 kg; u = −10 m/s;

t = 1/50 s; v = +15 ms −1

Force = 𝑚(𝑣 − 𝑢)/𝑡 = 0.5(10 + 15) × 50 = 625 N

15. (b) If a large force 𝐹 acts for a short time 𝑑𝑡 the impulse imparted 𝐼 is
𝑑𝑝
𝐼 = 𝐹 ⋅ 𝑑𝑡 = ⋅ 𝑑𝑡
𝑑𝑡
𝐼 = 𝑑𝑝 = change in momentum

16. (a)

17. (b) Impulse, I = change in momentum, ΔP

Δ𝑃
𝐹avg = ∵ Δ𝑃1 = Δ𝑃2 ⁡ ∴ I1 = I2
Δ𝑡
Given Δ𝑡1 = 3 s and Δ𝑡2 = 5 s

Hence, Favg in case (i), when Δt 2 = 3 s is more than (ii) when Δt 2 = 5 s

18. (d) By Newton's second law of motion

𝐹 = 𝑛(𝑚𝑣) = 𝑛𝑚𝑣

19. (a)

20. (a) As we know, ∣ impulse | = | change in momentum ∣ = |p2 − p1 | = |0 − mv1 | = |0 − 3 × 2| = 6Ns

v2 −u2
21. (b) As we know, |𝑎| = | |
2𝑆

400
= = 8 m/s2 . So force required = F = ma
50

= 800 × 8 = 6400 N

22. (c)

23. (c) Swimming is a result of pushing water in the opposite direction of the motion.

24. (c) The gun applied a force 𝐹12 on the bullet in forward direction & according to Newton's third law bullet
applies a reaction force on gun 𝐹21 in backward direction. But the recoil speed of gun is very low in
comparison to bullet due to large mass.

25. (a) As the ball, m = 10 g = 0.01 kg rebounds after striking the wall
∴ Change in momentum = 𝑚𝑣 − (−𝑚𝑣) = 2𝑚𝑣
Inpulse = Change in momentum = 2𝑚𝑣
Impulse 0.54 N s
∴𝑣= = = 27 m s −1
2𝑚 2 × 0.01 kg

26. (d)

27. (a) It works on the principle of conservation of linear momentum.

28. (a) If m1 , m2 are masses and u1 , u2 are velocity then by conservation of momentum 𝑚1 𝑢1 + 𝑚2 𝑢2 = 0

or |m1 u1 | = |m2 u2 |

29. (a)

𝑃resultant = √122 + 162 = √144 + 256 = 20

20
m3 v3 = 20 or, m3 = 4 = 5 kg

30. (d) According to law of conservation of momentum the third piece has momentum
⁡= 1 × −(3î + 4ĵ)kgms−1
ΔP
⁡⇒ Average force = Δt
−(3î+4ĵ)kgms−1
⁡= 10−4 s

31. (b) From law of conservation of momentum .

𝑀𝑉 = 𝑚1 𝑣1 + 𝑚2 𝑣2

Here, 𝑀 = 100 kg, v = 104 m s −1

m1 = 10 kg, v1 = 0; m2 = 90 kg, v2 =?
4
100 × 104
∴ 100 × 10 = 10 × 0 + 90 × v2 ∴ v2 =
90
𝑣2 = 11.11 × 103 m s−1 .

32. (b) In eqbm 𝑇1 cos⁡ 𝜃

= T2 = 60 N.
T1 sin⁡ 𝜃 = 60 N

∴ tan⁡ 𝜃 = 1 ⇒ 𝜃 = 45∘ .

W = 60 N

33. (c) Equilibrium under three concurrent forces 𝐹1 , 𝐹2 and F3 requires that vector sum of the three forces is
zero.
F1 + F2 + F3 = 0.

⃗⃗ = ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
R F1 + ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
F2

⃗⃗⃗⃗3 = −𝑅
𝐹 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗( In eqbm )

⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗3 = −(F
∴ ⁡F ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗1 + ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
F2 )

⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗1 + F
∴ ⁡F ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗2 + F
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗3 = 0

34. (b) 2 Tcos⁡ 60∘ = mg or T = mg = 2 × 10 = 20 N.

35. (c) 𝑇 ′ sin⁡ 45∘ = 0.2 g

and 𝑇 ′ cos⁡ 45∘ = 𝑇

∴ 𝑇 = 0.2 g

= 0.2 × 9.8 = 1.96 N.

𝑓lim = 𝜇𝑁 = 0.3 × 1 g = 2.94 N

As external force is less than limiting friction, so friction = 1.96 N.

36. (b) Friction does not depend on volume of body

 force of friction
37. (a) Coefficient of static friction = normal reaction

Therefore, coefficient of static friction depends upon the normal reaction.

38. (d) Coefficient of friction is independent of applied force.

39. (b) When a box is in stationary position with respect to train moving with acceleration, then relative
motion is opposed by the static friction.

40. (c)

41. (d) When brakes are on, the wheels of the cycle will slide on the road instead of rolling there. It means the
sliding friction will come into play instead of rolling friction. The value of sliding friction is more than
that of rolling friction.

42. (d)

43. (d)

44. (a) mB g = 𝜇s mA g{∵ mA g = 𝜇s mA g}

⇒ mB = 𝜇s mA or mB = 0.2 × 2 = 0.4 kg

45. (d) Frictional force on the box 𝑓 = 𝜇mg

∴ Acceleration in the box a = 𝜇g = 5 ms−2
2
𝑣 2 = 𝑢2 + 2𝑎𝑠 ⇒ 0 = 22 + 2 × (5)𝑠 ⇒ 𝑠 = − 5 w.r.t. belt

⇒ distance = 0.4 m

46. (b)

47. (d) For the block to remain stationary with the wall 𝑓 = 𝑊

𝜇𝑁 = 𝑊

0.2 × 10 = 𝑊 ⇒ 𝑊 = 2. 𝑁

48. (d) Friction is the retarding force for the block

F = 𝑚𝑎 = 𝜇R = 𝜇mg
Therefore, from the first equation of motion

𝑣 = 𝑢 − 𝑎𝑡

𝑉
0 = 𝑉 − 𝜇𝑔 × 𝑡 ⇒ =𝑡
𝜇𝑔

49. (d) Limiting friction = 0.5 × 2 × 10 = 10 N

The applied force is less than force of friction, therefore the force of friction is equal to the applied force.

50. (a) At limiting condition

m2 g = 𝜇R = 𝜇m1 g

∴ m2 = 𝜇m1

51. (c)

mgsin⁡ 𝜃 = 𝑓𝑠 ( for body to be at rest )

⇒ m × 10 × sin⁡ 30∘ = 10 ⇒ m = 2.0 kg

52. (c)

53. (d) When the body has maximum speed then

𝜇 = 0.3x = tan⁡ 45∘ ⁡ ∴ x = 3.33 m

F−𝜇R 100−0.5×(10×10)
54. (c) a = = = 5 ms−2
m 10

55. (b) The magnitude of the frictional force f has to balance the weight 0.98 N acting downwards.

Therefore the frictional force = 0.98 N

56. (a)

57. (b) As we know, coefficient of

F
friction 𝜇 = N

ma a
⇒ 𝜇 = mg = g (a = 7.35 m s −2 given )
 7.35
∴𝜇= = 0.75
9.8
58. (c) Minimum force on 𝐴
= frictional force between the surfaces = 12 N
12 N
Therefore maximum acceleration 𝑎max = 4 kg = 3 m/s2
Hence maximum force, Fmax = total mass × 𝑎max = 9 × 3 = 27 N

59. (c) As 𝑚 would slip in vertically downward direction, then 𝑚𝑔 = 𝜇N

𝑚𝑔 100
⇒𝑁= = = 200 Newton
𝜇 0.5

Same normal force would accelerated 𝑀,

200
thus 𝑎𝑀 = = 4 m/s 2
50

Taking 𝑚 + 𝑀 as system

𝐹 = (𝑚 + 𝑀)4 = 240 N

60. (a)

61. (c) Acceleration of mass at distance 𝑥

𝑎 = 𝑔(sin⁡ 𝜃 − 𝜇0 𝑥cos⁡ 𝜃)

Speed is maximum, when 𝑎 = 0

𝑔(sin⁡ 𝜃 − 𝜇0 𝑥cos⁡ 𝜃) = 0
 tan⁡ 𝜃
𝑥=
𝜇0

62. (a)

63. (a) For no slipping between 𝑚 and 𝑀,

F ≤ (𝑀 + 𝑚)g/3

F ≤ 40𝑁

For no toppling of 𝑚 block

F ≤ (𝑀 + 𝑚)g/4

F ≤ 30 N

64. (a)
∴ Fmin = 30 N
𝑟 1
65. (c) sin⁡ 𝜃 = 3𝑟 = 3 cos⁡ 𝜃 = √8/9
If mass of smaller cylinder is 𝑚, then mass of bigger one will be 4 m. For the equilibrium of upper cylinder,

2𝑁1 sin⁡ 𝜃 = 4𝑚𝑔

2𝑚𝑔
∴ ⁡𝑁1 =
sin⁡ 𝜃
Now for the equilibrium of lower cylinder,

𝑁2 = 𝑁1 sin⁡ 𝜃 + 𝑚𝑔

and 𝑓 = 𝑁1 cos⁡ 𝜃

or 𝜇𝑁2 = 𝑁1 cos⁡ 𝜃

After solving above equations, we get

1
𝜇= .
3√2
 66. (a) Here 𝜙 is the angle of repose. ∴ 𝜇 = tan⁡ 𝜙

The retardation of the block

𝐹 𝜇𝑁 + 𝑚 gsin⁡ 𝜙
𝑎= =
𝑚 𝑚
= tan⁡ 𝜙 × 𝑚𝑔cos⁡ 𝜙 + 𝑚𝑔sin⁡ 𝜙 = 2𝑔sin⁡ 𝜙

Let 𝑠 is the distance travelled, then by third equation of motion

𝑣 2 = 𝑢02 − 2𝑎𝑠
𝑢2
or 0 = 𝑢02 − 2 × 2 gsin⁡ 𝜙 × 𝑠 or 𝑠 = 4𝑔sin⁡
0
𝜙
(b) For beaker to move with disc

𝑓𝑠 = 𝑚𝜔2 𝑅
So, R will be maximum, when 𝑓𝑠 = 𝑓lim

Therefore, 𝑓lim = 𝑚𝜔2 𝑅max

𝜇𝑚𝑔 = 𝑚𝜔2 𝑅max

𝜇𝑔
𝑅max =
𝜔2
𝜇𝑔
So, 𝑅 ≤ 𝜔2

68. (a)

69. (c) When force is applied on a moving body in a direction perpendicular to the direction of motion, then it
takes a circular path. Thus the direction of motion changes without changes in the speed.

70. (a) Optimum speed is given by V0 = (Rgtan⁡ 𝜃)1/2 on a banked road, the normal reaction's component is
enough to provide the necessary centripetal force to a car driven at optimum speed.
 71. (d)

72. (b) Due to centrifugal force, the inner wheel will be left up when car is taking a circular turn. Due to this,
the reaction on outer wheel is more than that on inner wheel.

73. (b) The cyclist bends while taking turn in order to provide necessary centripetal force.

74. (a)

Clearly form the figure, Nsin⁡ 𝜃 and fcos⁡ 𝜃 contribute to the centripetal force.

𝑚𝑣 2
∴ 𝑁sin⁡ 𝜃 + 𝑓cos⁡ 𝜃 =
𝑅
𝑣2 202 1
75. (d) Angle of banking is tan⁡ 𝜃 = = =
𝑟𝑔 40√3×10 √3

76. (a)

77. (b) For negotiating a circular curve on a levelled road, the maximum velocity of the car is 𝑣max = √𝜇𝑟𝑔

Here 𝜇 = 0.6, 𝑟 = 150 m, 𝑔 = 9.8

∴ 𝑣max = √0.6 × 150 × 9.8 ≃ 30 m/s

78. (b) 𝜇mg = mv 2 /r or v = √𝜇gr

or 𝑣 = √(0.25 × 9.8 × 20) = 7 m/s

79. (a) 𝑟 = 30 m and 𝜇 = 0.4.

𝑣max = √𝜇𝑟𝑔 = √0.4 × 30 × 9.8 = 10.84 m/s

80. (b)

81. (d) tan⁡ 𝜃 = v 2 /rg, tan⁡ 𝜃 = H/1.5, r = 200 m, b = 1.5 m v = 36 km/ hour = 36 × (5/18) = 10 m/s.

82. (d)

Putting these values, we get H = 0.075 m.

 83. (d) Given; speed = 10 m/s; radius 𝑟 = 10 m Angle made by the wire with the vertical
𝑣2 102 𝜋
tan⁡ 𝜃 = = = 1 ⇒ 𝜃 = 45∘ =
𝑟𝑔 10 × 10 4

𝑣2 (10)2 1
84. (d) The inclination of person from vertical is given by tan⁡ 𝜃 = 𝑟𝑔 = 50×10 = 5 ∴ 𝜃 = tan−1 ⁡(1/5)

85. (c) For observer in box

𝑁 + 𝑀𝑎 = 𝑀𝑔

⇒ 𝑁 = 𝑀(𝑔 − 𝑎)

𝑀𝑔
⇒ = 𝑀(𝑔 − 𝑎)
4
3𝑔
⇒𝑎=
4

86. (c) When an elevator cabin falls down, it is accelerated down with respect to earth i.e. man standing on
earth.

87. (a)

88. (d) If rope of lift breaks suddenly, then acceleration becomes equal to g so that tension T = m(g − g) =
0.
49
89. (a) Mass = 9.8 = 5 kg

When lift is moving downward

Apparent weight = 5(9.8 − 5) = 5 × 4.8 = 24 N

90. (c)
Total mass = (60 + 940)kg = 1000 kg

Let T be the tension in the supporting cable, then

T − 1000 g = 1000 × 1
⇒ ⁡T = 1000 × 11 = 11000 N
91. (b) When force is applied on 𝑚1
then 𝑇 = 𝑚2 𝑎 and when force is applied on 𝑚2 , then 𝑇 = 𝑚1 𝑎. Thus value of 𝑇 is different for each case. And it
depends on whether the force is applied on 𝑚1 , or 𝑚2 .

92. (c) Common acceleration of system is

𝐹
𝑎=
𝑚1 + 𝑚2 + 𝑚3
𝑚3 𝐹
∴ Force on 𝑚3 is 𝐹3 = 𝑚3 × 𝑎 = 𝑚
1 +𝑚2 +𝑚3

𝐹
93. (c) ⁡𝑎 = 𝑚 So the acceleration is same whether the force is applied on 𝑚1 or 𝑚2 .
1 +𝑚2

94. (d) Acceleration of the system

𝐹 − 4𝑔 − 2𝑔 120 − 40 − 20
𝑎= = = 10 ms−2
4+2 6
From figure

𝑇 − 2𝑔 = 2𝑎

𝑇 = 2(𝑎 + 𝑔) = 2(10 + 10) = 40 N

10.2
95. (b) 𝐹 = (𝑚 + 𝑚 + 𝑚) × 𝑎⁡ ∴ 𝑎 = m/s 2
6
 10.2
∴ 𝑇2 = 𝑚𝑎 = 2 × = 3.4 N
6

96. (d)

97. (a) For the bag accelerating down

𝑚𝑔 − 𝑇 = 𝑚𝑎

49
∴ 𝑇 = 𝑚(𝑔 − 𝑎) = (10 − 5) = 24.5 N
10
98. (b) R = mg − ma = 0.5 × 10 − 0.5 × 2 = 5 − 1 = 4 N
m2 3
99. (b) a = g = 7+3 × 10 = 3 m/s 2
m1 +m2

100. (c) 𝑚𝑎cos⁡ 30∘ = 𝑚𝑔sin⁡ 30∘

g
∴a=
√3

101. (a)

102. (c) In series each spring will have same force. Here it is 4 kg-wt.

103. (a) N = m𝑎sin⁡ 𝜃 + mgcos⁡ 𝜃 also m𝑔sin⁡ 𝜃 = macos⁡ 𝜃

from (2) 𝑎 = 𝑔tan⁡ 𝜃
 sin2 ⁡ 𝜃 mg
∴ N = mg + mgcos⁡ 𝜃 or N =
cos⁡ 𝜃 cos⁡ 𝜃
104. (d) When a rain drop falls down with the constant speed, its weight is balanced by the upward viscous
drag of air and the force of buoyancy. Thus the net force acting on it is zero.

105. (b) Opposite force causes retardation.

EXERCISE- 2
1. (c) In a uniform translatory motion if all the parts of the body moves with (same velocity in same straight
line, so the velocity is constant.

The situation is shown in (figure) where a body 𝐴 is in unfirom translatory motion.

2. (b) According to question we have to apply Newton's second law of motion, in terms of force and change
in momentum.
𝑑𝑝
We know that 𝐹 = 𝑑𝑡

As given that the meter scale is moving with uniform velocity, hence

Force (𝐹) = 𝑚 × 0 = 0

No change in its velocity i.e., acceleration of it zero by

Newton's second law.

Hence, net or resultant force must act on body is zero:

𝜏⃗ = 𝑟⃗ × 𝐹⃗, so,

As all part of the scale is moving with uniform velocity and total force is zero, hence, torque will also be zero.

3. (c) As given that,

Mass of the ball = 150 g = 0.15 kg
𝑢
⃗⃗ = (3𝑖ˆ + 4𝑗ˆ)m/s

𝑣⃗ = −(3𝑖ˆ + 4𝑗ˆ)m/s

(Δ𝑝) Change in momentum

= Final momentum - Initial momentum

= 𝑚𝑣⃗ − 𝑚𝑢
⃗⃗ = 𝑚(𝑣⃗ − 𝑢
⃗⃗) = (0.15)[−(3𝑖ˆ + 4𝑗ˆ) − (3𝑖ˆ + 4𝑗ˆ)]

= (0.15)[−6𝑖ˆ − 8𝑗ˆ] = −[0.15 × 6𝑖ˆ + 0.15 × 8𝑗ˆ]

= −[0.9𝑖ˆ + 1.20𝑗ˆ]

Δ𝑝 = −[0.9𝑖ˆ + 1.2𝑗ˆ]

Hence verifies option (c).

4. (c) From previous solution

Δ𝑝 = −(0.9𝑖ˆ + 1.2𝑗ˆ) = −0.9𝑖ˆ − 1.2𝑗ˆ

Magnitude of |Δ𝑝| = √(−0.9)2 + (−1.2)2

= √0.81 + 1.44 = √2.25 = 1.5 kg − ms −1

Verifies the option (c).

5. (d) From the FBD

𝑇sin⁡ 45∘ = 𝐹

and 𝑇cos⁡ 45∘ = 𝑚𝑔 = 50

∴ 𝐹 = 50 N

6. (c) Consider the adjacent diagram.

The force on player is due to rate of change of momentum.

The direction of force acting on player will be the same as the direction of change in momentum.

Let 𝑂𝐴 = 𝑃1 i.e., Initial momentum of player northward 𝐴𝐵 = 𝑃2 i.e., Final momentum of player towards west.

Clearly, 𝑂𝐵 = 𝑂𝐴 + 𝑂𝐵

Change in momentum = 𝑃2 − 𝑃1

= 𝐴𝐵 − 𝑂𝐴 = 𝐴𝐵 + (−𝑂𝐴)

= Clearly resultant 𝐴𝑅 will be along south-west.

So, it will be also the direction of force on player.

7. (a) As given that, mass = 2 kg

𝑝 = 3 m/s, 𝑞 = 4 m/s 2 , 𝑟 = 5 m/s 3

As given equation is

𝑥(𝑡) = 𝑝𝑡 + 𝑞𝑡 2 + 𝑟𝑡 3

𝑑𝑠(𝑡)
𝑣= = 𝑝 + 2𝑞𝑡 + 3𝑟𝑡 2
𝑑𝑡
𝑑𝑣 𝑑 2 𝑥(𝑡)
𝑎= = = 0 + 2𝑞 + 6𝑟𝑡
𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡 2
𝑑 2 𝑥(𝑡)
[ ] = 2𝑞 + 12𝑟
𝑑𝑡 2 (𝑡=2)

= 2𝑞 + 12𝑟 = 2 × 4 + 12 × 5 = 8 + 60 = 68 m/s2

Force acting on body (𝐹⃗ ) = 𝑚𝑎 = 2 × 68 = 136 N.

8. (b) As given that mass = 𝑚 = 5 kg

Acting force = 𝐹⃗ = (−3𝑖ˆ + 4𝑗ˆ)N

Initial velocity at 𝑡 = 0, 𝑢
⃗⃗ = (6𝑖ˆ − 12𝑗ˆ)m/s

𝐹⃗ 3𝑖ˆ 4𝑗ˆ
Retardation, 𝑎ˆ = 𝑚 = (− 5 + 5 ) m/s 2

As the final velocity along 𝑌-component only. So its 𝑥 component must be zero.

From 𝑣𝑥 = 𝑢𝑥 + 𝑎𝑥 𝑡, for 𝑋-component only,

−3𝑖ˆ 3𝑖ˆ 5×6

0 = 6𝑖ˆ + 𝑡 ⇒ (𝑡) = 6𝑖ˆ ⇒ 𝑡 = = 10 s
5 5 3
𝑡 = 10sec. Hence verifies the option (b).

9. (b) As given that mass of the car = 𝑚

As car starts from rest, 𝑢 = 0

Velocity acquired along east (𝑣⃗) = 𝑣𝑖ˆ

Time (𝑡) = 2 s.
𝑣
We know that, 𝑣 = 𝑢 + 𝑎𝑡 ⇒ 𝑣𝑖ˆ = 0 + 𝑎 × 2 ⇒ 𝑎⃗ = 2 𝑖ˆ

(Force, by engine is internal force)

𝑚𝑣
𝐹⃗ = 𝑚𝑎⃗ = 𝑖ˆ
2
𝑚𝑣 𝑚𝑣
Hence, force acting on the car is 2 towards east due to force of friction is 𝑖ˆ which moves the car in eastward
2
direction. Hence, force by engine is internal force.

10. (d) According to question, two stones experience same centripetal force
mv21 2mv22
i.e., FC1 = FC2 or, = or, V12 = 4 V22
r (r/2)

So, V1 = 2 V2 i.e., n = 2

11. (a) Coefficient of static friction,

1
𝜇s = tan⁡ 30∘ = = 0.577 ≅ 0.6
√3
1 1 1
S = ut + at 2 ⇒ ⁡4 = a(4)2 ⇒ a = = 0.5
2 2 2
[∵ s = 4 m and t = 4 s given ]
 0.9
a = gsin⁡ 𝜃 − 𝜇k (g)cos⁡ 𝜃 ⇒ 𝜇k = = 0.5
√3
𝐹net
12. (a) Acceleration of system 𝑎 =
𝑀total

14 14
= = = 2 m/s2
4+2+1 7

The contact force between 𝐴 and 𝐵

= (mB + mC ) × a = (2 + 1) × 2 = 6 N

13. (b) For the motion of both the blocks

𝑚1 𝑎 = 𝑇 − 𝜇𝑘 𝑚1 𝑔

m2 g − T = m2 a

𝑚2 𝑔 − 𝜇𝑘 𝑚1 𝑔
𝑎=
𝑚1 + 𝑚2
m2 g − 𝜇k m1 g
m 2 g − T = (m 2 ) ( )
m1 + m2

solving we get tension in the string

𝑚1 𝑚2 𝑔(1 + 𝜇𝑘 )𝑔
𝑇=
𝑚1 + 𝑚2

14. (b) On a banked road,

2
Vmax 𝜇s + tan⁡ 𝜃
=( )
Rg 1 − 𝜇s tan⁡ 𝜃

Maximum safe velocity of a car on the banked road

 𝜇s + tan⁡ 𝜃
Vmax = √Rg⁡ [ ]
1 − 𝜇s tan⁡ 𝜃

15. (d) To complete the loop a body must enter a vertical loop of radius R with the minimum velocity
v = √5gR

𝑚𝑣 2
16. (d) Net force on particle in uniform circular motion is centripetal force ( ) which is provided by
𝑙
tension in string so the net force will be equal to tension i.e., T.
𝑓
17. (c) Coefficient of friction or sliding friction has no dimension. f = 𝜇s N ⇒ 𝜇s = 𝑁

18. (c) Let the mass of block is m. It will remains stationary if forces acting on it are in equilibrium. i.e.,
macos⁡ 𝜃 = mgsin⁡ 𝜃 ⇒ a = gtan⁡ 𝜃
Here ma = Pseudo force on block,

mg = weight.
𝑚𝑣 2
19. (c) 𝑇 − 𝑚𝑔 = 𝑟

𝑚𝑣 2
⇒ ⁡𝑇 = 𝑚𝑔 +
𝑟
As the velocity is maximum at lowest point so tension is maximum at the lowest position of mass, so the chance
of breaking is maximum.
 (𝑚1−𝑚2 )𝑔
20. (b) Given : Mass 𝑀1 = 4 kg and 𝑀2 = 6 kg. Acceleration of the system, 𝑎 = (𝑚1+𝑚2 )
where 𝑚1 >
(6−4)𝑔 𝑔
𝑚2 ⁡ ∴ 𝑎 = =
6+4 5

21. (c) Impulse, ⃗I = change in linear momentum

⃗⃗ = ⃗⃗⃗
or, I = ΔP Pf − ⃗⃗⃗
Pi

or, 𝐼 = 𝑚2 𝑣2 − 𝑚1 𝑣1

Velocity of ball at ground

(v) = √2gh [∵ 𝑣 2 − 𝑢2 = 2𝑔ℎ]

= √2 × 10 × 10 = 10√2 m/s

∴ ⁡𝐼⃗ = 0.15 × 10√2(−ĵ) − 0.15 × 10√2(ĵ)

⇒ 𝐼⃗ = 2 × 0.15 × 10√2(−ĵ) = 4.2(ĵ) = 4.2 kg m/s.

⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = P
Impulse I = ΔP ⃗⃗f − P
⃗⃗i = change in momentum is called impulse momentum theorem. Impulse of a force is a
measure of total effect of force.

22. (c) Change in momentum, Δ𝑃⃗⃗ = 𝑃⃗⃗𝑓 − 𝑃⃗⃗𝑖

𝑃⃗⃗𝑓 = 𝑚𝑢𝑖ˆ

𝑃⃗⃗𝑖 = 𝑚𝑢(−𝑗ˆ)

Δ𝑃⃗⃗ = 𝑚𝑢𝑖ˆ − 𝑚𝑢(−𝑗ˆ)

Δ𝑃⃗⃗ = 𝑚𝑢(𝑖ˆ + 𝑗ˆ)

Δ𝑃⃗⃗
𝐹⃗ =
Δ𝑡
Direction of change of momentum and direction of force acting on the player will be same i.e., along north-east.

23. (c)

As the body remains stationary,

∴ 𝑚𝑎max = 𝜇𝑠 𝑚𝑔
⇒ 𝑎max = 𝜇𝑠 𝑔 = 0.15 × 10 = 1.5 ms −2

EXERCISE - 3
1. (b) (A) → (4); (B) → (3); C → (1); (D) → (2)

2. (a) (A) → (4); (B) → (1); C → (2); (D) → (3)

3. (b) (A) → (2); (B) → (1); (C) → (4); (D) → (3)

𝑇 𝑊 300 𝑇𝐴𝐵 𝑊 𝑇
Applying Lami's equation, we have sin⁡𝐵𝐶 2
= sin⁡ 120 ∘ = sin⁡ 90∘ and
1
= sin⁡ 150 𝐵𝐶
∘ = sin⁡ 120 ∘
150 ∘ sin⁡ 90∘

After simplifying, we get 𝑇𝐴𝐵 = 173 N, 𝑇𝐵𝐶 = 150 N, W1 = 87 N, W2 = 260 N

4. (c) (A) → (3); ; (B) → (4); C → (1) ; (D) → (2)

𝐹
5. (a) According to Newton's second law of motion 𝑎 = 𝑚
i.e. magnitude of the acceleration produced by a given force is inversely proportional to the mass of the body.
Higher is the mass of the body, lesser will be the acceleration produced i.e. mass of the body is a measure of the
opposition offered by the body to change a state, when the force is applied i.e. mass of a body is the measure of
its inertia.

6. (c) According to Newton's second law

force
Acceleration = i.e. if net external force on the body is zero then acceleration will be zero
mass

7. (c)

8. (d) A cricket player moves his hands backward to increase the time interval for reducing the momentum
of the ball to zero. Thus the ball does not hit him hard as force is directly proportional to change of
momentum.

9. (b) According to 2nd law of motion;

ΔP1 ΔP2
Fi = ⁡ F2 =
Δt1 Δt 2

∴ F1 × Δt1 = F2 × Δt 2 ⇒ ΔṖ1 = ΔP2

Thus the same force for the same time causes the same change in momentum for different bodies.

10. (b) A breeze causes branches of tree to swing. In general force is required to put a stationary object in
motion.

11. (d) The static friction comes into play, the moment there is an applied force. As the applied force
increases, static friction also increases, remaining equal and opposite to the applied force upto a certain
limit. But if the applied force increases so much, it overcomes the static friction and the body starts
moving.

12. (c) Limiting friction is the maximum static friction beyond which the object starts moving. It decreases a
little bit before the object comes into motion. Thus limiting friction is less than the kinetic friction.

13. (a) Newton's 2nd law of motion gives 𝐹 = 𝑚𝑎. Thus it is a measure of force. Newton's first law of
motion simply gives a qualitative definition of force.

14. (b) A single isolated force is not possible.

15. (d) Law of conservation of linear momentum is correct when no external force acts. When bullet is fired
p2
form a rifle then both should possess equal momentum but different kinetic energy. E = 2𝑚 ⁡ ∴ Kinetic
energy of the rifle is less than that of bullet because 𝐸 ∝ 1/m

16. (c)

17. (d) The force acting on the body of mass 𝑀 are its weight 𝑀𝑔 acting vertically downward and air
resistance 𝐹 acting vertically upward.
𝐹
∴ ⁡ Acceration of the body,𝑎 = 𝑔 − 𝑀

Now 𝑀 > 𝑚, therefore, the body with larger mass will have great acceleration and it will reach the ground first.

18. (d) The net force on the block is zero, but action cannot cancel the reaction because these two act on
different bodies.

19. (a) On a rainy day, the roads are wet. Wetting of roads lowers the coefficient of friction between the types
and the road. Therefore, grip on a road of car reduces and thus chances of skidding increases.

20. (c) Friction causes wear & tear and loss of energy, so it is an evil but without friction, walking and
stopping a vehicle etc. would not be possible. So it is necessary for us.

EXERCISE - 4
1. (a) 𝑇 = 𝑇1 + 𝑇2 = 𝑚1 (𝑔 + 𝑎) + 𝑚2 𝑔 = 10(10 + 2) + 8(10) = 120 + 80 = 200 N

2. (a) Let 𝑎 be the acceleration of the rope and 𝑀 be its total mass. Then
 𝑀
𝑇= (𝐿 − ℓ)𝑎
𝐿
𝑀
... (i) and 𝐹 − 𝑇 = × ℓ𝑎
𝐿

Dividing (i) and (ii)

𝐹−𝑇 ℓ
= ⇒ 𝐹(𝐿 − ℓ) − 𝑇(𝐿 − ℓ) = 𝑇ℓ
𝑇 𝐿−ℓ
ℓ
⇒ 𝐹(𝐿 − ℓ) = 𝑇(𝐿 − ℓ + ℓ) = 𝑇 × 𝐿 ⇒ 𝑇 = 𝐹 (1 − )
𝐿
𝑚 𝑚
3. (c) g−𝑇 = a
2 2
ma
𝑇cos⁡ 60∘ =
cos⁡ 60∘
Solving (i) and (ii)
2g
acceleration of ring = 9

4. (c)

(Force diagram in the frame of the car)

𝑎
Applying Newton's law perpendicular to string, 𝑚𝑔sin⁡ 𝜃 = 𝑚𝑎cos⁡ 𝜃 ⇒ tan⁡ 𝜃 = 𝑔

Applying Newton's law along string ⇒ 𝑇 − 𝑚√g 2 + 𝑎2 = 𝑚𝑎 or 𝑇 = 𝑚√g 2 + 𝑎2 + 𝑚𝑎

5. (d)

6. (d) Perpendicular to surface, their acceleration components must be equal.

𝑎𝐴 cos⁡ 𝜃 = 𝑎𝐵 sin⁡ 𝜃

√21𝑎𝐴 ≐ 2𝑎𝐵
 7. (c) 𝑎 = 𝑏 + 𝑐
Net acceleration of A = √𝑎2 + 𝑐 2 + 2𝑎𝑐cos⁡(𝜋 − 𝜃)
= √(𝑏 + 𝑐)2 + 𝑐 2 − 2(𝑏 + 𝑐) ⋅ 𝑐 ⋅ cos⁡ 𝜃

8. (b) Let 𝜇 be the minimum coefficient of friction

At equilibrium, mass does not move so, 3mgsin⁡ 𝜃 = 𝜇3mgcos⁡ 𝜃

∴ 𝜇min = tan⁡ 𝜃

9. (c) If 𝑥 is the extension, then ( 𝑚𝑔cos⁡ 𝜃)sin⁡ 𝜃 = 𝑘𝑥

𝑚𝑔sin⁡ 2𝜃
∴ ⁡𝑥 =
2𝑘

10. (b)

𝑥 2 = 4𝑎(𝑎)⁡[ since 𝑦 = 𝑎] ⇒ 𝑥 2 = 4𝑎2 ⇒ 𝑥 = ±2𝑎

The slope of curve at point (2𝑎, 𝑎)

2𝑥 2
𝑚 = tan⁡ 𝜃 = = × 2𝑎 = 1
4𝑎 4𝑎
 𝑔
so, tangential acceleration = 𝑔sin⁡ 𝜃 =
√2

11. (c)

12. (a)
𝑔
13. (b) 𝑚𝑔 = 𝜇𝑁 = 𝜇𝑚𝑎 ∴ 𝑎 = 𝜇 .

14. (a)

or 𝑇2 = 𝑇1 + 𝑚𝜔2 ℓ = 𝑚𝜔2 (3ℓ) + 𝑚𝜔2 ℓ = 4𝑚𝜔2 ℓ

𝑇 4
∴ ⁡ 𝑇2 = 3.
1

15. (c) 𝑁 = 𝑀𝑔 − 𝑓sin⁡ 𝜃

and 𝑓 = 𝜇𝑁

Now, (𝐹 + 𝐹cos⁡ 𝜃) − 𝑓 = 𝑀𝑎

After solving above equations, we get 𝑎 = 12 m/s 2 .