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Class 11 Physics · Newton's Laws of Motion and Friction · Motion of Body (or Connected Bodies in horizontal or vertical) (by String or Contact)

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MediumMCQ
$A$ uniform rope of mass $1.0 \ kg$ is connected to a box of mass $2.0 \ kg$,which is placed on a smooth horizontal surface. The free end of the rope is pulled horizontally by a force of $6 \ N$. Find the tension at the midpoint of the rope. ............ $N$
Question diagram
A
$4$
B
$1$
C
$5$
D
$2$

Solution

(C) The total mass of the system is $M = m_{\text{rope}} + m_{\text{box}} = 1.0 \ kg + 2.0 \ kg = 3.0 \ kg$.
The acceleration of the system is $a = \frac{F}{M} = \frac{6 \ N}{3.0 \ kg} = 2 \ m/s^2$.
To find the tension at the midpoint of the rope,consider the system consisting of the box and the half of the rope attached to it.
The mass of this part is $m' = m_{\text{box}} + \frac{1}{2} m_{\text{rope}} = 2.0 \ kg + 0.5 \ kg = 2.5 \ kg$.
Applying Newton's second law to this part,the tension $T$ at the midpoint is $T = m' \times a$.
$T = 2.5 \ kg \times 2 \ m/s^2 = 5 \ N$.
52
DifficultMCQ
$A$ force $F = 10t$ acts on a block of mass $10 \, kg$ as shown in the figure. Find the time $t$ when the block loses contact with the surface.
Question diagram
A
$t = 25/3 \, \text{s}$
B
$t = 50/3 \, \text{s}$
C
$t = 100/3 \, \text{s}$
D
$t = 50 \, \text{s}$

Solution

(B) The forces acting on the block in the vertical direction are the normal force $N$ (upwards),the vertical component of the applied force $F \sin 37^{\circ}$ (upwards),and the weight $mg$ (downwards).
The equation for vertical equilibrium is:
$N + F \sin 37^{\circ} = mg$
$N = mg - F \sin 37^{\circ}$
The block loses contact with the surface when the normal force $N$ becomes zero.
Setting $N = 0$:
$0 = mg - F \sin 37^{\circ}$
$mg = F \sin 37^{\circ}$
Given $m = 10 \, kg$,$g = 10 \, m/s^2$,$F = 10t$,and $\sin 37^{\circ} = 3/5$:
$10 \times 10 = (10t) \times (3/5)$
$100 = 6t$
$t = 100/6 = 50/3 \, \text{s}$
53
DifficultMCQ
Two particles of equal mass $m$ are connected to a rope $AB$ of negligible mass such that one is at end $A$ and the other divides the length of the rope in the ratio $1:2$ from $B$. The rope is rotated about end $B$ in a horizontal plane. The ratio of the tension in the smaller part (between $B$ and the middle particle) to the tension in the larger part (between the two particles) is (ignore the effect of gravity).
A
$4:3$
B
$1:4$
C
$1:2$
D
$1:3$

Solution

(A) Let the distance from $B$ to the first particle be $r$ and the distance between the two particles be $2r$. Let $\omega$ be the angular velocity of the system.
The tension in the outer part of the rope (between the two particles) is $T_2$. This tension provides the centripetal force for the particle at end $A$:
$T_2 = m \omega^2 (r + 2r) = 3m \omega^2 r$
The tension in the inner part of the rope (between $B$ and the middle particle) is $T_1$. This tension provides the centripetal force for both particles:
$T_1 = T_2 + m \omega^2 r$
$T_1 = 3m \omega^2 r + m \omega^2 r = 4m \omega^2 r$
The ratio of the tension in the smaller part $(T_1)$ to the tension in the larger part $(T_2)$ is:
$\frac{T_1}{T_2} = \frac{4m \omega^2 r}{3m \omega^2 r} = \frac{4}{3}$
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54
DifficultMCQ
Two spheres $P$ and $Q$ of equal masses $m$ are attached to a string of total length $2\, m$ as shown in the figure. The string and the spheres are then whirled in a horizontal circle about $O$ at a constant angular velocity $\omega$. The distance $OP = 1\, m$ and $PQ = 1\, m$. What is the value of the ratio $\left( \frac{\text{Tension in the string between } P \text{ and } Q}{\text{Tension in the string between } O \text{ and } P} \right)?$
Question diagram
A
$1/2$
B
$2/3$
C
$3/2$
D
$2$

Solution

(B) Let the mass of each sphere be $m$. The distance of $Q$ from $O$ is $r_Q = OP + PQ = 1\, m + 1\, m = 2\, m$. The distance of $P$ from $O$ is $r_P = OP = 1\, m$.
The tension $T_1$ in the string between $P$ and $Q$ provides the centripetal force for sphere $Q$:
$T_1 = m r_Q \omega^2 = m(2)\omega^2 = 2m\omega^2$.
The tension $T_2$ in the string between $O$ and $P$ must provide the centripetal force for both spheres $P$ and $Q$:
$T_2 = m r_P \omega^2 + T_1 = m(1)\omega^2 + 2m\omega^2 = 3m\omega^2$.
The ratio of the tensions is:
$\frac{T_1}{T_2} = \frac{2m\omega^2}{3m\omega^2} = \frac{2}{3}$.
55
MediumMCQ
Three blocks of masses $4\, kg, 8\, kg$ and $24\, kg$ are connected to each other with light strings and placed on a smooth horizontal floor as shown in the figure. If the system moves with an acceleration of $2\, m/s^2$,the applied force $F$ is ............ $N$.
Question diagram
A
$36$
B
$72$
C
$18$
D
$108$

Solution

(B) The system consists of three blocks connected by light strings,moving together as a single unit on a smooth horizontal surface.
Let the masses be $m_1 = 4\, kg$,$m_2 = 8\, kg$,and $m_3 = 24\, kg$.
The total mass of the system is $M = m_1 + m_2 + m_3 = 4 + 8 + 24 = 36\, kg$.
The system is moving with a common acceleration $a = 2\, m/s^2$.
According to Newton's second law of motion,the total external force $F$ applied to the system is equal to the product of the total mass of the system and its acceleration:
$F = M \times a$
$F = 36\, kg \times 2\, m/s^2 = 72\, N$.
Therefore,the applied force $F$ is $72\, N$.
56
EasyMCQ
Ten one-rupee coins are placed on top of each other on a table. Each coin has mass $m$. The reaction force of the $6^{th}$ coin (counted from the bottom) on the $7^{th}$ coin is .......... $mg$.
A
$4$
B
$6$
C
$7$
D
$3$

Solution

(A) There are $10$ coins in total stacked on a table.
We are looking for the reaction force of the $6^{th}$ coin on the $7^{th}$ coin.
According to Newton's $3^{rd}$ law,the reaction force of the $6^{th}$ coin on the $7^{th}$ coin is equal in magnitude to the force exerted by the $7^{th}$ coin on the $6^{th}$ coin.
The $6^{th}$ coin supports the weight of all the coins above it,which are the $7^{th}, 8^{th}, 9^{th},$ and $10^{th}$ coins.
Total number of coins above the $6^{th}$ coin $= 10 - 6 = 4$ coins.
The total mass supported by the $6^{th}$ coin is $4m$.
Therefore,the force exerted by the $7^{th}$ coin on the $6^{th}$ coin (and consequently the reaction force of the $6^{th}$ coin on the $7^{th}$ coin) is $4mg$.
57
MediumMCQ
$A$ body of mass $M$ tied to a string is lowered at a constant acceleration of $(g/4)$ through a vertical distance $h$. The work done by the string will be..............
A
$\frac{3}{4}Mgh$
B
$\frac{1}{4}Mgh$
C
$-\frac{3}{4}Mgh$
D
$-\frac{1}{4}Mgh$

Solution

(C) Let the mass of the body be $M$ and the acceleration be $a = g/4$ downwards.
Applying Newton's second law of motion: $Mg - T = Ma$,where $T$ is the tension in the string.
Substituting the value of $a$: $Mg - T = M(g/4)$.
Solving for $T$: $T = Mg - Mg/4 = \frac{3}{4}Mg$.
The displacement $h$ is downwards,while the tension $T$ acts upwards.
Therefore,the angle between the force $T$ and the displacement $h$ is $180^{\circ}$.
The work done by the string is $W_T = T \cdot h \cdot \cos(180^{\circ})$.
$W_T = (\frac{3}{4}Mg) \cdot h \cdot (-1) = -\frac{3}{4}Mgh$.
58
MediumMCQ
The tension in the string connecting the blocks as shown in the figure is ............ $N$.
Question diagram
A
$8$
B
$16$
C
$20$
D
$12$

Solution

(A) The system consists of two blocks of masses $m_1 = 4 \text{ kg}$ and $m_2 = 6 \text{ kg}$ connected by a string on a smooth horizontal surface.
$A$ force $F = 40 \text{ N}$ is applied at an angle of $60^{\circ}$ to the horizontal on the $6 \text{ kg}$ block.
The horizontal component of the force is $F_x = F \cos 60^{\circ} = 40 \times 0.5 = 20 \text{ N}$.
The acceleration $a$ of the system is given by $a = \frac{F_x}{m_1 + m_2} = \frac{20}{4 + 6} = \frac{20}{10} = 2 \text{ m/s}^2$.
The tension $T$ in the string pulls the $4 \text{ kg}$ block,so $T = m_1 a = 4 \times 2 = 8 \text{ N}$.
59
MediumMCQ
The figure shows four blocks that are being pulled along a smooth horizontal surface. The masses of the blocks and the tension in one string are given. The pulling force $F$ is ............ $N$.
Question diagram
A
$12$
B
$6$
C
$40$
D
$20$

Solution

(C) All blocks move with the same acceleration $a$.
Consider the two blocks on the right (masses $4 \ kg$ and $2 \ kg$) connected by a string with tension $T = 6 \ N$.
The equation of motion for the $2 \ kg$ block is $T = m_2 \times a$.
$6 = 2 \times a \Rightarrow a = 3 \ m/s^2$.
Now,consider the entire system of four blocks (masses $8 \ kg, 6 \ kg, 4 \ kg, 2 \ kg$).
The total mass $M = 8 + 6 + 4 + 2 = 20 \ kg$.
The horizontal component of the pulling force is $F \cos 60^{\circ}$.
Applying Newton's second law to the whole system: $F \cos 60^{\circ} = M \times a$.
$F \times (1/2) = 20 \times 3$.
$F/2 = 60 \Rightarrow F = 120 \ N$.
Wait,re-evaluating the provided solution logic: If the tension $6 \ N$ is between the $6 \ kg$ and $4 \ kg$ blocks,then for the $4 \ kg$ and $2 \ kg$ system: $6 = (4+2) \times a \Rightarrow a = 1 \ m/s^2$.
Then for the whole system: $F \cos 60^{\circ} = (8+6+4+2) \times 1$.
$F \times (1/2) = 20 \Rightarrow F = 40 \ N$.
60
MediumMCQ
Two blocks are in contact on a frictionless table. One has mass $m$ and the other $2\,m$. $A$ force $F$ is applied on $2\,m$ as shown in the figure. Now,the same force $F$ is applied from the right on $m$. In the two cases respectively,what is the ratio of the contact force between the two blocks?
Question diagram
A
$1:2$
B
same
C
$2:1$
D
$1:3$

Solution

(A) In both cases,the total mass of the system is $M = m + 2m = 3m$. The acceleration of the system is $a = \frac{F}{3m}$.
Case $1$: Force $F$ is applied on the $2m$ block. The contact force $N_1$ acts on the $m$ block,accelerating it. Thus,$N_1 = m \cdot a = m \cdot \frac{F}{3m} = \frac{F}{3}$.
Case $2$: Force $F$ is applied on the $m$ block. The contact force $N_2$ acts on the $2m$ block,accelerating it. Thus,$N_2 = 2m \cdot a = 2m \cdot \frac{F}{3m} = \frac{2F}{3}$.
Therefore,the ratio of the contact forces is $N_1 : N_2 = \frac{F}{3} : \frac{2F}{3} = 1 : 2$.
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61
MediumMCQ
$A$ uniform rope of mass $1.0\, kg$ is connected to a box of mass $2.0\, kg$,which is placed on a smooth horizontal surface. The free end of the rope is pulled horizontally by a force of $6\, N$. Find the tension at the midpoint of the rope in $N$.
Question diagram
A
$4$
B
$1$
C
$5$
D
$2$

Solution

(C) The total mass of the system is $M = m_{\text{rope}} + m_{\text{box}} = 1.0\, kg + 2.0\, kg = 3.0\, kg$.
The acceleration $a$ of the system is given by $a = \frac{F}{M} = \frac{6\, N}{3.0\, kg} = 2\, m/s^2$.
To find the tension at the midpoint of the rope,we consider the system consisting of the box and the half of the rope attached to it. The mass of this part is $m' = m_{\text{box}} + \frac{1}{2} m_{\text{rope}} = 2.0\, kg + 0.5\, kg = 2.5\, kg$.
The tension $T$ at the midpoint is the force required to accelerate this combined mass $m'$ at $a = 2\, m/s^2$.
$T = m' \times a = 2.5\, kg \times 2\, m/s^2 = 5\, N$.
62
DifficultMCQ
$A$ force $F = 10t$ acts on a block of mass $m = 10 \, kg$ as shown in the figure. The coefficient of friction is $\mu = 0.4$. Find the time $t$ when the block loses contact with the surface.
Question diagram
A
$t = 25/3 \, s$
B
$t = 50/3 \, s$
C
$t = 100/3 \, s$
D
$t = 50 \, s$

Solution

(B) The block loses contact with the surface when the normal force $N$ becomes zero.
Considering the vertical forces acting on the block:
$N + F \sin 37^{\circ} = mg$
Therefore,the normal force is given by:
$N = mg - F \sin 37^{\circ}$
For the block to lose contact,$N = 0$,which implies:
$mg = F \sin 37^{\circ}$
Given $m = 10 \, kg$,$g = 10 \, m/s^2$,and $F = 10t$:
$10 \times 10 = (10t) \times \sin 37^{\circ}$
Using $\sin 37^{\circ} \approx 3/5$:
$100 = 10t \times (3/5)$
$100 = 6t$
$t = 100/6 = 50/3 \, s$
63
MediumMCQ
$A$ block of mass $1 \, kg$ is suspended by a string of mass $1 \, kg$ and length $1 \, m$ as shown in the figure. Taking $g = 10 \, m/s^2$,calculate the force exerted by the support on the string. (in $, N$)
A
$10$
B
$20$
C
$15$
D
$25$

Solution

(B) The support holds both the string and the block attached to it.
The total mass supported by the support is the sum of the mass of the string $(m_s = 1 \, kg)$ and the mass of the block $(m_b = 1 \, kg)$.
Total mass $M = m_s + m_b = 1 \, kg + 1 \, kg = 2 \, kg$.
The force exerted by the support is equal to the weight of the total mass suspended.
Force $F = M \times g = 2 \, kg \times 10 \, m/s^2 = 20 \, N$.
64
DifficultMCQ
$A$ body of mass $8\,kg$ is hanging from another body of mass $12\,kg$. The combination is being pulled upwards by a string with an acceleration of $2.2\,m/s^2$. The tensions $T_1$ (in the top string) and $T_2$ (in the string between the two masses) will be respectively: (use $g = 9.8\,m/s^2$)
A
$240\,N, 96\,N$
B
$200\,N, 80\,N$
C
$220\,N, 90\,N$
D
$260\,N, 96\,N$

Solution

(A) Let $m_1 = 12\,kg$ and $m_2 = 8\,kg$. The acceleration $a = 2.2\,m/s^2$.
For the lower mass $(m_2 = 8\,kg)$:
The forces acting are tension $T_2$ upwards and weight $m_2g$ downwards.
$T_2 - m_2g = m_2a$
$T_2 - 8(9.8) = 8(2.2)$
$T_2 - 78.4 = 17.6$
$T_2 = 96\,N$
For the system of both masses $(m_1 + m_2 = 20\,kg)$:
The forces acting are tension $T_1$ upwards and total weight $(m_1+m_2)g$ downwards.
$T_1 - (m_1+m_2)g = (m_1+m_2)a$
$T_1 - 20(9.8) = 20(2.2)$
$T_1 - 196 = 44$
$T_1 = 240\,N$
Therefore,$T_1 = 240\,N$ and $T_2 = 96\,N$.
65
DifficultMCQ
Two blocks of $7\,kg$ and $5\,kg$ are connected by a heavy rope of mass $4\,kg$. An upward force of $200\,N$ is applied as shown in the diagram. The tension at the top of the heavy rope at point $P$ is ....... $N$ $(g = 10\,m/s^2)$.
Question diagram
A
$2.27$
B
$112.5$
C
$87.5$
D
$360$

Solution

(B) First,consider the entire system as a single body to find the acceleration $a$.
The total mass of the system is $M = 7\,kg + 4\,kg + 5\,kg = 16\,kg$.
The net upward force is $F = 200\,N$.
The total downward force due to gravity is $Mg = 16 \times 10 = 160\,N$.
Using Newton's second law,$F_{net} = Ma$:
$200 - 160 = 16a$
$40 = 16a$
$a = \frac{40}{16} = 2.5\,m/s^2$.
Now,to find the tension $T$ at point $P$ (the top of the rope),consider the system consisting of the $5\,kg$ block and the $4\,kg$ rope together.
The total mass below point $P$ is $m' = 5\,kg + 4\,kg = 9\,kg$.
The forces acting on this subsystem are the tension $T$ upwards and the weight $m'g$ downwards.
Using Newton's second law for this subsystem:
$T - m'g = m'a$
$T - (9 \times 10) = 9 \times 2.5$
$T - 90 = 22.5$
$T = 90 + 22.5 = 112.5\,N$.
66
DifficultMCQ
Two blocks,each having mass $M$,rest on frictionless surfaces as shown in the figure. If the pulleys are light and frictionless,and $M$ on the incline is allowed to move down,then the tension in the string will be
Question diagram
A
$\frac{2}{3} M g \sin \theta$
B
$\frac{3}{2} M g \sin \theta$
C
$\frac{M g \sin \theta}{2}$
D
$2 M g \sin \theta$

Solution

(C) Let the acceleration of the system be $a$. Since the blocks are connected by a single string,both blocks will have the same magnitude of acceleration $a$.
For the block on the incline,the equation of motion is:
$M g \sin \theta - T = M a$ ---$(1)$
For the block on the horizontal surface,the equation of motion is:
$T = M a$ ---$(2)$
Adding equations $(1)$ and $(2)$:
$M g \sin \theta = 2 M a$
$a = \frac{g \sin \theta}{2}$
Substituting the value of $a$ in equation $(2)$:
$T = M \left( \frac{g \sin \theta}{2} \right) = \frac{M g \sin \theta}{2}$
Solution diagram
67
DifficultMCQ
Two blocks of mass $M_1 = 20\,kg$ and $M_2 = 12\,kg$ are connected by a metal rod of mass $8\,kg$. The system is pulled vertically up by applying a force of $480\,N$ as shown. The tension at the mid-point of the rod is ........ $N$.
Question diagram
A
$144$
B
$96$
C
$240$
D
$192$

Solution

(D) The total mass of the system is $M = M_1 + M_2 + M_{rod} = 20 + 12 + 8 = 40\,kg$.
The upward acceleration $a$ of the system is given by $a = \frac{F}{M} - g$. Assuming $g = 10\,m/s^2$:
$a = \frac{480}{40} - 10 = 12 - 10 = 2\,m/s^2$.
To find the tension $T$ at the mid-point of the rod,we consider the free-body diagram of the lower part of the system,which consists of block $M_2$ and half of the rod $(4\,kg)$:
$T - (M_2 + M_{rod}/2)g = (M_2 + M_{rod}/2)a$
$T = (M_2 + M_{rod}/2)(g + a)$
$T = (12 + 4)(10 + 2) = 16 \times 12 = 192\,N$.
68
DifficultMCQ
$A$ car of mass $1000\,kg$ is moving at a speed of $30\,m/s.$ Brakes are applied to bring the car to rest. If the net retarding force is $5000\,N,$ the car comes to stop after travelling $d\,m$ in $t\,s.$ Then
A
$d = 150,\,t = 5$
B
$d = 120,\,t = 8$
C
$d = 180,\,t = 6$
D
$d = 90,\,t = 6$

Solution

(D) Given: Mass of car $m = 1000\,kg$,initial velocity $u = 30\,m/s$,final velocity $v = 0\,m/s$,retarding force $F = 5000\,N$.
Using Newton's second law,the retardation $a$ is given by $a = \frac{F}{m} = \frac{5000}{1000} = 5\,m/s^2$.
Since it is retardation,the acceleration is $-5\,m/s^2$.
Using the equation of motion $v^2 - u^2 = 2ad$:
$0^2 - (30)^2 = 2(-5)d$
$-900 = -10d$
$d = 90\,m$.
Using the equation of motion $v = u + at$:
$0 = 30 + (-5)t$
$5t = 30$
$t = 6\,s$.
Thus,$d = 90\,m$ and $t = 6\,s$.
69
MediumMCQ
$A$ block of mass $m$ is kept on a platform which starts from rest with constant acceleration $g/2$ upward,as shown in the figure. Work done by the normal reaction on the block in time $t$ is
Question diagram
A
$-\frac{mg^2t^2}{8}$
B
$\frac{3mg^2t^2}{8}$
C
$0$
D
$\frac{mg^2t^2}{4}$

Solution

(B) $1$. The platform moves upward with an acceleration $a = g/2$.
$2$. The normal reaction $N$ acting on the block can be found using Newton's second law: $N - mg = ma$.
$3$. Substituting $a = g/2$,we get $N = mg + m(g/2) = 3mg/2$.
$4$. The displacement $s$ of the block in time $t$ starting from rest is $s = \frac{1}{2}at^2 = \frac{1}{2}(g/2)t^2 = \frac{gt^2}{4}$.
$5$. The work done by the normal reaction is $W = N \cdot s = (3mg/2) \cdot (gt^2/4) = \frac{3mg^2t^2}{8}$.
70
DifficultMCQ
The figure shows three blocks in contact and kept on a smooth horizontal surface. What is the ratio of the force exerted by block $A$ on $B$ to that of $B$ on $C$?
Question diagram
A
$2 : 1$
B
$3 : 1$
C
$6 : 1$
D
$1 : 2$

Solution

(B) Total mass of the three blocks: $M = 5 \text{ kg} + 2 \text{ kg} + 1 \text{ kg} = 8 \text{ kg}$.
Acceleration of the blocks: $a = \frac{F}{M} = \frac{16 \text{ N}}{8 \text{ kg}} = 2 \text{ m/s}^2$.
Let $N_{AB}$ be the force exerted by block $A$ on $B$ and $N_{BC}$ be the force exerted by block $B$ on $C$.
Considering the motion of blocks $B$ and $C$ together,the force $N_{AB}$ pushes them:
$N_{AB} = (m_B + m_C) \times a = (2 + 1) \times 2 = 3 \times 2 = 6 \text{ N}$.
Considering the motion of block $C$,the force $N_{BC}$ pushes it:
$N_{BC} = m_C \times a = 1 \times 2 = 2 \text{ N}$.
Therefore,the ratio of the force exerted by $A$ on $B$ to that of $B$ on $C$ is:
$\frac{N_{AB}}{N_{BC}} = \frac{6}{2} = \frac{3}{1}$.
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MediumMCQ
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 the two blocks $A$ and $B$ respectively,as shown in the figure. The block $A$ does not slide on block $B$. Then,the normal reaction acting between the two blocks is
Question diagram
A
$F$
B
$F/2$
C
$\frac{F}{\sqrt{3}}$
D
$3F$

Solution

(D) Let the acceleration of the system be $a$. The net force acting on the system is $2F - F = F$ towards the left.
Total mass of the system is $m + m = 2m$.
Therefore,the acceleration of the system is $a = \frac{F}{2m}$ towards the left.
Now,consider the free body diagram of block $A$. The forces acting on $A$ are the applied force $F$ to the right,and the normal reaction $N$ from block $B$ acting perpendicular to the contact surface.
The contact surface makes an angle of $30^{\circ}$ with the horizontal,so the normal $N$ makes an angle of $60^{\circ}$ with the horizontal.
The component of $N$ in the horizontal direction is $N \cos 60^{\circ}$.
Applying Newton's second law for block $A$ in the horizontal direction:
$N \cos 60^{\circ} - F = ma$
$N \left(\frac{1}{2}\right) - F = m \left(\frac{F}{2m}\right)$
$N \left(\frac{1}{2}\right) - F = \frac{F}{2}$
$N \left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = F + \frac{F}{2} = \frac{3F}{2}$
$N = 3F$
72
DifficultMCQ
$A$ cord is used to lower vertically a block of mass $M$ by a distance $d$ with constant downward acceleration $\frac{g}{4}$. Work done by the cord on the block is
A
$Mg\frac{d}{4}$
B
$3Mg\frac{d}{4}$
C
$-\frac{3}{4}Mgd$
D
$Mgd$

Solution

(C) Let $T$ be the tension in the cord acting upwards and $Mg$ be the weight of the block acting downwards.
Since the block is moving downwards with an acceleration $a = \frac{g}{4}$,the equation of motion is:
$Mg - T = Ma$
Substituting $a = \frac{g}{4}$:
$Mg - T = M\left(\frac{g}{4}\right)$
$T = Mg - \frac{Mg}{4} = \frac{3Mg}{4}$
The tension $T$ acts upwards,while the displacement $d$ is downwards. Therefore,the angle between the force and displacement is $180^{\circ}$.
Work done by the cord $W = T \cdot d \cdot \cos(180^{\circ})$
$W = \left(\frac{3Mg}{4}\right) \cdot d \cdot (-1)$
$W = -\frac{3Mgd}{4}$
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73
DifficultMCQ
$A$ trolley of mass $5\,kg$ on a horizontal smooth surface is pulled by a load of mass $2\,kg$ by means of a uniform rope $ABC$ of length $2\,m$ and mass $1\,kg$. As the load falls from $BC = 0$ to $BC = 2\,m$,its acceleration in $m/s^2$ changes from:
Question diagram
A
$\frac{20}{6}$ to $\frac{20}{5}$
B
$\frac{20}{8}$ to $\frac{30}{8}$
C
$\frac{20}{5}$ to $\frac{30}{6}$
D
None of the above

Solution

(B) The total mass of the system is $M_{total} = 5\,kg$ (trolley) $+ 1\,kg$ (rope) $+ 2\,kg$ (load) $= 8\,kg$.
When $BC = 0$,the entire mass of the rope is on the horizontal surface. The driving force is the weight of the load,$F = m_{load} \cdot g = 2g$.
The acceleration is $a_1 = \frac{F}{M_{total}} = \frac{2g}{8} = \frac{20}{8}\,m/s^2$.
When $BC = 2\,m$,the entire rope is hanging vertically. The driving force is the weight of the load plus the weight of the rope,$F = (m_{load} + m_{rope}) \cdot g = (2 + 1)g = 3g$.
The acceleration is $a_2 = \frac{F}{M_{total}} = \frac{3g}{8} = \frac{30}{8}\,m/s^2$.
Thus,the acceleration changes from $\frac{20}{8}\,m/s^2$ to $\frac{30}{8}\,m/s^2$.
74
MediumMCQ
$A$ uniform thick string of length $8\, m$ is resting on a horizontal frictionless surface. It is pulled by a horizontal force of $8\, N$ from one end. The tension in the string at $3\, m$ from the force applied is ........ $N$.
A
$0$
B
$5$
C
$4$
D
$1$

Solution

(B) Let the total mass of the string be $M$ and its length be $L = 8\, m$.
The acceleration $a$ of the string is given by $a = \frac{F}{M} = \frac{8}{M}$.
To find the tension $T$ at a distance $x = 3\, m$ from the end where the force is applied,we consider the segment of the string of length $L - x = 8 - 3 = 5\, m$ being pulled by the tension $T$.
The mass of this segment is $m' = \frac{M}{L} \times (L - x) = \frac{M}{8} \times 5 = \frac{5M}{8}$.
Applying Newton's second law to this segment: $T = m' \times a$.
Substituting the values: $T = \left( \frac{5M}{8} \right) \times \left( \frac{8}{M} \right) = 5\, N$.
75
EasyMCQ
Two blocks of masses $5\, kg$ and $4\, kg$ are in contact with each other on a frictionless table. When a horizontal force of $9\, N$ is applied to the block of mass $5\, kg$,then the value of the force of contact between the two blocks is ........ $N$.
A
$4$
B
$3$
C
$5$
D
$1$

Solution

(A) Let the masses be $m_1 = 5\, kg$ and $m_2 = 4\, kg$. The total mass of the system is $M = m_1 + m_2 = 5\, kg + 4\, kg = 9\, kg$.
The external horizontal force applied is $F = 9\, N$.
The common acceleration $a$ of the system is given by $a = \frac{F}{M} = \frac{9\, N}{9\, kg} = 1\, m/s^2$.
The contact force $F_c$ between the blocks is the force required to accelerate the second block $(m_2 = 4\, kg)$ at the same acceleration $a$.
Therefore,$F_c = m_2 \times a = 4\, kg \times 1\, m/s^2 = 4\, N$.
76
MediumMCQ
$A$ uniform thick string of length $5\,m$ is resting on a horizontal frictionless surface. It is pulled by a horizontal force of $5\,N$ from one end. The tension in the string at $1\,m$ from the force applied is ......... $N$.
A
$0$
B
$5$
C
$4$
D
$1$

Solution

(C) Let the total mass of the string be $M$ and its length be $L = 5\,m$.
The force applied is $F = 5\,N$.
The acceleration of the string is $a = \frac{F}{M} = \frac{5}{M}$.
Consider the part of the string of length $l = 1\,m$ from the end where the force is applied. The mass of this segment is $m' = \frac{M}{L} \times l = \frac{M}{5} \times 1 = \frac{M}{5}$.
Let $T$ be the tension at $1\,m$ from the applied force. The force $F$ pulls the string,and the tension $T$ acts on the remaining part of the string of length $(5-1) = 4\,m$.
The mass of the remaining part is $m'' = \frac{M}{5} \times 4 = \frac{4M}{5}$.
Applying Newton's second law to the remaining part: $T = m'' \times a = \left(\frac{4M}{5}\right) \times \left(\frac{5}{M}\right) = 4\,N$.
77
MediumMCQ
$A$ monkey of mass $m$ is climbing a rope hanging from the roof with acceleration $a$. The coefficient of static friction between the body of the monkey and the rope is $\mu$. Find the direction and value of the friction force on the monkey.
Question diagram
A
downward,$F=m(g+a)$
B
Upward,$F=mg$
C
Upward,$F=m(g+a)$
D
downward,$F=mg$

Solution

(C) Let the friction force exerted by the rope on the monkey be $f_r$ acting in the upward direction.
The forces acting on the monkey are:
$1$. Weight $mg$ acting downward.
$2$. Friction force $f_r$ acting upward.
According to Newton's second law of motion,the net force on the monkey is equal to the product of its mass and acceleration:
$f_r - mg = ma$
Rearranging the equation to solve for $f_r$:
$f_r = ma + mg$
$f_r = m(g + a)$
Since the monkey is accelerating upward,the friction force must act in the upward direction to support the monkey and provide the necessary acceleration.
Therefore,the friction force is $m(g+a)$ in the upward direction.
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78
MediumMCQ
$A$ rope of length $10 \, m$ and linear density $0.5 \, kg/m$ is lying lengthwise on a smooth horizontal floor. It is pulled by a force of $25 \, N$. The tension in the rope at a point $8 \, m$ away from the point of application is ....... $N$
A
$20$
B
$15$
C
$10$
D
$5$

Solution

(D) Total mass of the rope $M = L \times \mu = 10 \, m \times 0.5 \, kg/m = 5 \, kg$.
Acceleration of the rope $a = F / M = 25 \, N / 5 \, kg = 5 \, m/s^2$.
Consider the part of the rope behind the point at $8 \, m$ from the force application. The length of this part is $L' = 10 \, m - 8 \, m = 2 \, m$.
The mass of this trailing part is $m' = L' \times \mu = 2 \, m \times 0.5 \, kg/m = 1 \, kg$.
The tension $T$ at the $8 \, m$ point is the force required to accelerate this trailing mass $m'$ at acceleration $a$.
$T = m' \times a = 1 \, kg \times 5 \, m/s^2 = 5 \, N$.
79
MediumMCQ
Three masses of $16 \, kg$,$8 \, kg$,and $4 \, kg$ are placed in contact as shown in the figure. If a force of $140 \, N$ is applied on the $4 \, kg$ mass,then the force on the $16 \, kg$ mass will be ............ $N$.
Question diagram
A
$140$
B
$120$
C
$100$
D
$80$

Solution

(D) The total mass of the system is $M = 16 \, kg + 8 \, kg + 4 \, kg = 28 \, kg$.
The common acceleration $a$ of the system is given by $a = \frac{F}{M} = \frac{140 \, N}{28 \, kg} = 5 \, m/s^2$.
The $16 \, kg$ mass is pushed by the $8 \, kg$ mass. The force acting on the $16 \, kg$ mass is the net force required to accelerate it at $5 \, m/s^2$.
Therefore,the force on the $16 \, kg$ mass is $F_{16} = m_{16} \times a = 16 \, kg \times 5 \, m/s^2 = 80 \, N$.
80
MediumMCQ
$A$ body of mass $8\,kg$ is hanging from another body of mass $12\,kg$. The combination is being pulled upward by a string with an acceleration of $2.2\,m/s^2$. The tensions $T_1$ and $T_2$ will be respectively:
Question diagram
A
$260\,N, 96\,N$
B
$220\,N, 90\,N$
C
$240\,N, 96\,N$
D
$200\,N, 80\,N$

Solution

(C) Let the masses be $m_1 = 12\,kg$ and $m_2 = 8\,kg$. The acceleration $a = 2.2\,m/s^2$ is upward. Taking $g = 10\,m/s^2$ for standard calculation (as $9.8$ leads to non-integer results not matching options).
For the $8\,kg$ mass: $T_2 - m_2g = m_2a \implies T_2 - 8(10) = 8(2.2) \implies T_2 = 80 + 17.6 = 97.6\,N$. Using $g = 9.8\,m/s^2$: $T_2 = 8(9.8) + 8(2.2) = 8(12) = 96\,N$.
For the $12\,kg$ mass: $T_1 - T_2 - m_1g = m_1a \implies T_1 - 96 - 12(9.8) = 12(2.2) \implies T_1 - 96 - 117.6 = 26.4 \implies T_1 = 240\,N$.
Alternatively,for the whole system: $T_1 - (m_1+m_2)g = (m_1+m_2)a \implies T_1 - 20(9.8) = 20(2.2) \implies T_1 = 20(12) = 240\,N$.
81
MediumMCQ
$A$ monkey is descending from the branch of a tree with constant acceleration. If the breaking strength of the branch is $75 \%$ of the weight of the monkey,what is the minimum acceleration with which the monkey can slide down without breaking the branch?
A
$\frac{3g}{4}$
B
$\frac{g}{4}$
C
$g$
D
$\frac{g}{2}$

Solution

(B) Let $m$ be the mass of the monkey and $g$ be the acceleration due to gravity.
Let $a$ be the acceleration with which the monkey descends.
The force equation for the monkey is given by $mg - T = ma$,where $T$ is the tension in the branch.
To prevent the branch from breaking,the tension $T$ must not exceed the breaking strength of the branch.
The breaking strength is given as $75 \%$ of the weight of the monkey,so $T_{max} = 0.75mg = \frac{3}{4}mg$.
Substituting $T = \frac{3}{4}mg$ into the equation $mg - T = ma$:
$mg - \frac{3}{4}mg = ma$
$\frac{1}{4}mg = ma$
$a = \frac{g}{4}$.
Thus,the minimum acceleration required for the monkey to slide down without breaking the branch is $\frac{g}{4}$.
82
DifficultMCQ
For the given figure,find the value of $m$ (in $kg$) for which the blocks have an acceleration of $\frac{8}{13}g$. The block on the incline has a mass of $100 \, g = 0.1 \, kg$ and the hanging block on the left has a mass of $50 \, g = 0.05 \, kg$. The surface is frictionless $(\mu = 0)$.
Question diagram
A
$0.2$
B
$0.4$
C
$0.5$
D
$1$

Solution

(C) Let the mass of the block on the incline be $M_1 = 0.1 \, kg$,the mass of the hanging block on the left be $M_2 = 0.05 \, kg$,and the mass of the hanging block on the right be $m$. The system accelerates such that $m$ moves downwards with acceleration $a = \frac{8}{13}g$.
Applying Newton's second law to the whole system:
Net driving force = (Total mass) $\times$ acceleration
$mg - M_1 g \sin 30^o - M_2 g = (m + M_1 + M_2) a$
Substitute the given values: $M_1 = 0.1 \, kg$,$M_2 = 0.05 \, kg$,$a = \frac{8}{13}g$,and $\sin 30^o = 0.5$.
$mg - 0.1g(0.5) - 0.05g = (m + 0.1 + 0.05) \frac{8}{13}g$
$mg - 0.05g - 0.05g = (m + 0.15) \frac{8}{13}g$
$m - 0.1 = (m + 0.15) \frac{8}{13}$
$13m - 1.3 = 8m + 1.2$
$5m = 2.5$
$m = 0.5 \, kg$.
83
MediumMCQ
Two blocks of masses $7 \, kg$ and $5 \, kg$ are placed in contact with each other on a smooth surface. If a force of $6 \, N$ is applied on the heavier mass,the force on the lighter mass is ............ $N$.
Question diagram
A
$3.5$
B
$2.5$
C
$5$
D
$6$

Solution

(B) Since the surface is smooth,both blocks move with the same acceleration $a$.
The total mass of the system is $M + m = 7 \, kg + 5 \, kg = 12 \, kg$.
The common acceleration $a$ is given by:
$a = \frac{F}{M + m} = \frac{6 \, N}{12 \, kg} = 0.5 \, m/s^2$.
The force exerted on the lighter mass $(5 \, kg)$ is the contact force $F'$ transmitted through the heavier mass.
$F' = m \times a = 5 \, kg \times 0.5 \, m/s^2 = 2.5 \, N$.
84
EasyMCQ
An elevator weighing $6000\,kg$ is pulled upward by a cable with an acceleration of $5\,ms^{-2}$. Taking $g$ to be $10\,ms^{-2}$,the tension in the cable is ............ $N$.
A
$6000$
B
$9000$
C
$60000$
D
$90000$

Solution

(D) The forces acting on the elevator are the tension $T$ in the cable acting upwards and the gravitational force $mg$ acting downwards.
According to Newton's second law of motion,the net force $F_{net} = ma$.
Here,$F_{net} = T - mg = ma$.
Therefore,the tension $T = m(g + a)$.
Given: mass $m = 6000\,kg$,acceleration $a = 5\,ms^{-2}$,and acceleration due to gravity $g = 10\,ms^{-2}$.
Substituting the values: $T = 6000(10 + 5) = 6000 \times 15 = 90,000\,N$.
85
MediumMCQ
$A$ block of mass $M$ is kept on a platform which starts accelerating upwards from rest with a constant acceleration $a$. During the time interval $T$,the work done by the contact force on mass $M$ is
Question diagram
A
$\frac{1}{2}Ma^2T^2$
B
zero
C
$\frac{1}{2}M(g+a)aT^2$
D
$-MgaT^2$

Solution

(C) The contact force $R$ (normal force) exerted by the platform on the block $M$ is given by Newton's second law: $R - Mg = Ma$,which implies $R = M(g+a)$.
The displacement $S$ of the block in time $T$ starting from rest with constant acceleration $a$ is given by the kinematic equation: $S = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2 = 0 + \frac{1}{2}aT^2 = \frac{1}{2}aT^2$.
The work done $W$ by the contact force $R$ is $W = \vec{R} \cdot \vec{S} = RS \cos(0^{\circ}) = RS$.
Substituting the values of $R$ and $S$:
$W = M(g+a) \times \left(\frac{1}{2}aT^2\right) = \frac{1}{2}M(g+a)aT^2$.
86
MediumMCQ
Two bodies $A$ and $B$ of masses $10\, kg$ and $15\, kg$ respectively,kept on a smooth horizontal surface,are tied to the ends of a light string. If $T$ represents the tension in the string when a horizontal force $F = 500\, N$ is applied to $A$ (as shown in figure $I$) and $T'$ is the tension when it is applied to $B$ (figure $II$),then which of the following is true?
Question diagram
A
$T = T' = 500\, N$
B
$T = T' = 250\, N$
C
$T = 200\, N, T' = 300\, N$
D
$T = 300\, N, T' = 200\, N$

Solution

(D) The total mass of the system is $m = m_A + m_B = 10\, kg + 15\, kg = 25\, kg$.
The acceleration of the system is $a = \frac{F}{m} = \frac{500\, N}{25\, kg} = 20\, m/s^2$.
In figure $I$,the force $F$ is applied to body $A$. The tension $T$ pulls body $B$. Thus,$T = m_B \cdot a = 15\, kg \times 20\, m/s^2 = 300\, N$.
In figure $II$,the force $F$ is applied to body $B$. The tension $T'$ pulls body $A$. Thus,$T' = m_A \cdot a = 10\, kg \times 20\, m/s^2 = 200\, N$.
Therefore,$T = 300\, N$ and $T' = 200\, N$.
87
MediumMCQ
Four blocks are connected as shown in the figure on a horizontal frictionless surface. If $m_1 = m_2 = m_3 = m_4 = m$,then the ratio $T_3 / T_4$ will be:
Question diagram
A
$1 : 1$
B
$1 : 2$
C
$2 : 1$
D
$4 : 1$

Solution

(C) Let the mass of each block be $m$. The total mass of the system is $M = m_1 + m_2 + m_3 + m_4 = 4m$.
The force $T_1$ is applied to the system,so the acceleration $a$ of the system is given by $a = T_1 / (4m)$.
Now,consider the block $m_1$. The only force acting on it is the tension $T_4$. Therefore,$T_4 = m_1 a = m(T_1 / 4m) = T_1 / 4$.
Next,consider the blocks $m_1$ and $m_2$ together. The force acting on this system is $T_3$. Therefore,$T_3 = (m_1 + m_2) a = 2m(T_1 / 4m) = T_1 / 2$.
Finally,the ratio $T_3 / T_4$ is $(T_1 / 2) / (T_1 / 4) = 2 / 1 = 2 : 1$.
88
DifficultMCQ
Three identical particles are joined together by a thread as shown in the figure. All the three particles are moving on a smooth horizontal plane about point $O$. If the speed of the outermost particle is $v_0$,then the ratio of tension in the three sections of the thread is:
Question diagram
A
$3 : 5 : 7$
B
$3 : 4 : 5$
C
$7 : 11 : 6$
D
$3 : 5 : 6$

Solution

(D) Let the mass of each particle be $m$ and the angular velocity of the system be $\omega$. The distances of particles $A$,$B$,and $C$ from point $O$ are $l$,$2l$,and $3l$ respectively.
The tension in the outermost section (between $B$ and $C$) is $T_3$. This tension provides the centripetal force for particle $C$:
$T_3 = m \omega^2 (3l) = 3m \omega^2 l$
The tension in the middle section (between $A$ and $B$) is $T_2$. This tension provides the centripetal force for particle $B$ plus the tension $T_3$:
$T_2 - T_3 = m \omega^2 (2l)$
$T_2 = 2m \omega^2 l + 3m \omega^2 l = 5m \omega^2 l$
The tension in the innermost section (between $O$ and $A$) is $T_1$. This tension provides the centripetal force for particle $A$ plus the tension $T_2$:
$T_1 - T_2 = m \omega^2 (l)$
$T_1 = m \omega^2 l + 5m \omega^2 l = 6m \omega^2 l$
Thus,the ratio of tensions $T_1 : T_2 : T_3$ is $6m \omega^2 l : 5m \omega^2 l : 3m \omega^2 l$,which simplifies to $6 : 5 : 3$.
Note: The question asks for the ratio of tension in the three sections. Based on the standard convention from the innermost to the outermost section,the ratio is $6 : 5 : 3$. However,looking at the options provided,the ratio $3 : 5 : 6$ corresponds to the outermost to innermost section. Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
89
DifficultMCQ
Two objects $A$ and $B$,each of mass $m$,are connected by a light inextensible string. They are restricted to move on a frictionless ring of radius $R$ in a vertical plane (as shown in the figure). The objects are released from rest at the position shown. Then,the tension in the cord just after release is
Question diagram
A
Zero
B
$mg$
C
$\sqrt{2}mg$
D
$mg/2$

Solution

(D) Let the acceleration of the system be $a$ along the ring. Since the string is inextensible,both objects $A$ and $B$ will have the same magnitude of acceleration $a$ along the tangent to the ring at their respective positions.
For object $A$,the component of tension $T$ along the tangent is $T \cos(45^{\circ}) = T/\sqrt{2}$. Thus,the equation of motion for $A$ is:
$T/\sqrt{2} = ma$ ......$(1)$
For object $B$,the forces acting along the tangent are gravity $mg$ (acting downwards) and tension $T$ (acting upwards along the string). The component of gravity along the tangent is $mg \cos(45^{\circ}) = mg/\sqrt{2}$. The equation of motion for $B$ is:
$mg/\sqrt{2} - T/\sqrt{2} = ma$ ......$(2)$
Substituting $ma = T/\sqrt{2}$ from $(1)$ into $(2)$:
$mg/\sqrt{2} - T/\sqrt{2} = T/\sqrt{2}$
$mg/\sqrt{2} = 2T/\sqrt{2}$
$T = mg/2$
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90
MediumMCQ
An $80\, kg$ person is parachuting and is experiencing a downward acceleration of $2.8\, m/s^2$. The mass of the parachute is $5\, kg$. The upward force on the open parachute is ........... $N$ (Take $g = 9.8\, m/s^2$)
A
$595$
B
$675$
C
$456$
D
$925$

Solution

(A) The total mass of the system is $M = 80\, kg + 5\, kg = 85\, kg$.
The forces acting on the system are the gravitational force $W = Mg$ acting downwards and the upward air resistance force $F_{up}$ acting upwards.
According to Newton's second law,the net force is $F_{net} = Mg - F_{up} = Ma$,where $a = 2.8\, m/s^2$ is the downward acceleration.
Rearranging the equation to solve for $F_{up}$:
$F_{up} = M(g - a)$.
Substituting the given values:
$F_{up} = 85\, kg \times (9.8\, m/s^2 - 2.8\, m/s^2)$.
$F_{up} = 85\, kg \times 7.0\, m/s^2$.
$F_{up} = 595\, N$.
91
MediumMCQ
On a smooth plane surface,two blocks $A$ and $B$ are accelerated by applying a force of $15 \, N$ on block $A$. If the mass of block $B$ is twice that of block $A$,the force on block $B$ is ........... $N$.
Question diagram
A
$30$
B
$15$
C
$10$
D
$5$

Solution

(C) Let the mass of block $A$ be $m$ and the mass of block $B$ be $2m$.
The total mass of the system is $M = m + 2m = 3m$.
The applied force is $F = 15 \, N$.
The acceleration $a$ of the system is given by $a = \frac{F}{M} = \frac{15}{3m} = \frac{5}{m} \, m/s^2$.
The force on block $B$ is the force exerted by block $A$ on block $B$,which causes block $B$ to accelerate. This is given by $F_B = m_B \times a$.
Substituting the values,$F_B = (2m) \times \left(\frac{5}{m}\right) = 10 \, N$.
92
MediumMCQ
Two bodies of masses $10\; kg$ and $20\; kg$ respectively,kept on a smooth horizontal surface,are tied to the ends of a light string. $A$ horizontal force $F = 600\; N$ is applied to $(i)\; A$,$(ii)\; B$ along the direction of the string. What is the tension in the string in each case?
A
$400\; N, 200\; N$
B
$200\; N, 400\; N$
C
$300\; N, 300\; N$
D
$600\; N, 600\; N$

Solution

(A) Horizontal force,$F = 600\; N$. Mass of body $A$,$m_1 = 10\; kg$. Mass of body $B$,$m_2 = 20\; kg$. Total mass of the system,$m = m_1 + m_2 = 30\; kg$. Using Newton's second law of motion,the acceleration $(a)$ produced in the system is: $a = F / m = 600 / 30 = 20\; m/s^2$.
Case $(i)$: Force $F$ is applied on body $A$. The equation of motion for body $B$ is $T = m_2 a = 20 \times 20 = 400\; N$.
Case $(ii)$: Force $F$ is applied on body $B$. The equation of motion for body $A$ is $T = m_1 a = 10 \times 20 = 200\; N$.
Solution diagram
93
Medium
$A$ monkey of mass $40 \, kg$ climbs on a rope which can stand a maximum tension of $600 \, N$. In which of the following cases will the rope break: the monkey
$(a)$ climbs up with an acceleration of $6 \, m \, s^{-2}$
$(b)$ climbs down with an acceleration of $4 \, m \, s^{-2}$
$(c)$ climbs up with a uniform speed of $5 \, m \, s^{-1}$
$(d)$ falls down the rope nearly freely under gravity? (Ignore the mass of the rope).
Question diagram

Solution

(A) Mass of the monkey,$m = 40 \, kg$.
Maximum tension that the rope can bear,$T_{\max} = 600 \, N$.
Case $(a)$: Acceleration of the monkey,$a = 6 \, m \, s^{-2}$ upward.
Using Newton's second law of motion,$T - mg = ma$.
$T = m(g + a) = 40(10 + 6) = 40 \times 16 = 640 \, N$.
Since $T > T_{\max}$,the rope will break in this case.
Case $(b)$: Acceleration of the monkey,$a = 4 \, m \, s^{-2}$ downward.
Using Newton's second law of motion,$mg - T = ma$.
$T = m(g - a) = 40(10 - 4) = 40 \times 6 = 240 \, N$.
Since $T < T_{\max}$,the rope will not break.
Case $(c)$: Uniform speed of $5 \, m \, s^{-1}$,so acceleration $a = 0$.
$T = mg = 40 \times 10 = 400 \, N$.
Since $T < T_{\max}$,the rope will not break.
Case $(d)$: Free fall,so $a = g$.
$T = m(g - g) = 0 \, N$.
Since $T < T_{\max}$,the rope will not break.
94
Easy
$A$ mass of $2 \, kg$ is suspended with a thread $AB$ as shown in the figure. $A$ thread $CD$ of the same type is attached to the other end of the $2 \, kg$ mass. The lower thread is pulled gradually,harder and harder in the downward direction,so as to apply force on $AB$. Which of the threads will break and why?
Question diagram

Solution

(A) Let the force applied to the lower thread $CD$ be $F$.
For the lower thread $CD$,the tension $T_{CD} = F$.
For the upper thread $AB$,the tension $T_{AB}$ must support both the applied force $F$ and the weight of the $2 \, kg$ mass $(mg)$.
Thus,$T_{AB} = F + mg$.
Since $T_{AB} = F + mg$ and $T_{CD} = F$,it is clear that $T_{AB} > T_{CD}$ for any applied force $F$.
Therefore,the tension in the upper thread $AB$ will reach its breaking point before the tension in the lower thread $CD$. Hence,thread $AB$ will break first.
95
Medium
Two masses of $5\, kg$ and $3\, kg$ are suspended with the help of massless inextensible strings as shown in the figure. Calculate $T_1$ and $T_2$ when the whole system is moving upwards with an acceleration $a = 2\, m/s^2$ (use $g = 9.8\, m/s^2$).
Question diagram

Solution

(N/A) Given: $m_1 = 5\, kg$,$m_2 = 3\, kg$,$g = 9.8\, m/s^2$,and $a = 2\, m/s^2$.
For the block of mass $m_2 = 3\, kg$:
The forces acting are tension $T_2$ upwards and weight $m_2g$ downwards. The net force is $T_2 - m_2g = m_2a$.
$T_2 = m_2(g + a) = 3(9.8 + 2) = 3(11.8) = 35.4\, N$.
For the block of mass $m_1 = 5\, kg$:
The forces acting are tension $T_1$ upwards,and tension $T_2$ and weight $m_1g$ downwards. The net force is $T_1 - T_2 - m_1g = m_1a$.
$T_1 = T_2 + m_1(g + a) = 35.4 + 5(9.8 + 2) = 35.4 + 5(11.8) = 35.4 + 59 = 94.4\, N$.
Thus,$T_1 = 94.4\, N$ and $T_2 = 35.4\, N$.
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96
DifficultMCQ
$A$ 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
A
$\frac{1}{2k} \tan^{-1} \frac{ku^{2}}{g}$
B
$\frac{1}{2k} \ln \left(1+\frac{ku^{2}}{g}\right)$
C
$\frac{1}{k} \tan^{-1} \frac{ku^{2}}{2g}$
D
$\frac{1}{k} \ln \left(1+\frac{ku^{2}}{g}\right)$

Solution

(B) When the ball is moving upward,both the gravitational force and the resistive force act downwards. The net force $F$ is given by $F = -(mg + mkv^{2})$.
Using Newton's second law,the acceleration $a$ is $a = \frac{F}{m} = -(g + kv^{2})$.
We know that $a = v \frac{dv}{dh}$,so $v \frac{dv}{dh} = -(g + kv^{2})$.
Rearranging the terms to integrate,we get $\frac{v \, dv}{g + kv^{2}} = -dh$.
Integrating from the initial velocity $u$ at $h=0$ to final velocity $0$ at $h=H$:
$\int_{u}^{0} \frac{v \, dv}{g + kv^{2}} = -\int_{0}^{H} dh$.
Let $I = g + kv^{2}$,then $dI = 2kv \, dv$,or $v \, dv = \frac{dI}{2k}$.
Substituting this into the integral:
$\frac{1}{2k} \int_{g+ku^{2}}^{g} \frac{dI}{I} = -H$.
$\frac{1}{2k} [\ln I]_{g+ku^{2}}^{g} = -H$.
$\frac{1}{2k} [\ln g - \ln(g + ku^{2})] = -H$.
$\frac{1}{2k} \ln \left( \frac{g}{g + ku^{2}} \right) = -H$.
Multiplying by $-1$,we get $H = \frac{1}{2k} \ln \left( \frac{g + ku^{2}}{g} \right) = \frac{1}{2k} \ln \left( 1 + \frac{ku^{2}}{g} \right)$.
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97
MediumMCQ
$A$ body of mass $2 \, kg$ moves under a force of $(2 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j} + 5 \hat{k}) \, N$. It starts from rest and was at the origin initially. After $4 \, s$,its new coordinates are $(8, b, 20)$. The value of $b$ is ........ . (Round off to the Nearest Integer)
A
$16$
B
$8$
C
$12$
D
$20$

Solution

(C) Given: mass $m = 2 \, kg$,force $\vec{F} = (2 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j} + 5 \hat{k}) \, N$,initial velocity $\vec{u} = 0$,initial position $\vec{r}_0 = (0, 0, 0)$,time $t = 4 \, s$.
Using Newton's second law,the acceleration $\vec{a}$ is:
$\vec{a} = \frac{\vec{F}}{m} = \frac{2 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j} + 5 \hat{k}}{2} = \hat{i} + 1.5 \hat{j} + 2.5 \hat{k} \, m/s^2$.
Using the kinematic equation for position $\vec{r} = \vec{r}_0 + \vec{u}t + \frac{1}{2} \vec{a} t^2$:
$\vec{r} = 0 + 0 + \frac{1}{2} (\hat{i} + 1.5 \hat{j} + 2.5 \hat{k}) (4)^2$
$\vec{r} = \frac{1}{2} (\hat{i} + 1.5 \hat{j} + 2.5 \hat{k}) (16)$
$\vec{r} = 8 \hat{i} + 12 \hat{j} + 20 \hat{k}$.
Comparing this with the given coordinates $(8, b, 20)$,we find $b = 12$.
98
DifficultMCQ
Two masses $A$ and $B$,each of mass $M$,are connected by a massless spring. $A$ force $F$ acts on the mass $B$ as shown in the figure. If the mass $A$ starts moving away from mass $B$ with acceleration $a$,then the acceleration of mass $B$ will be:
Question diagram
A
$\frac{ Ma - F }{ M }$
B
$\frac{ MF }{ F + Ma }$
C
$\frac{ F + Ma }{ M }$
D
$\frac{ F - Ma }{ M }$

Solution

(D) The acceleration of the center of mass of the system is given by $a_{cm} = \frac{ F_{ext} }{ M_{total} }$.
Here,the external force is $F$ and the total mass is $M + M = 2M$.
So,$a_{cm} = \frac{ F }{ 2M }$.
Also,$a_{cm} = \frac{ m_A a_A + m_B a_B }{ m_A + m_B }$,where $a_A = a$ (acceleration of mass $A$) and $a_B$ is the acceleration of mass $B$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{ F }{ 2M } = \frac{ M(a) + M(a_B) }{ 2M }$.
Canceling $2M$ from both sides,we get $F = Ma + Ma_B$.
Rearranging for $a_B$,we get $Ma_B = F - Ma$.
Therefore,$a_B = \frac{ F - Ma }{ M }$.
99
DifficultMCQ
$A$ block of mass $m$ slides on a wooden wedge,which in turn slides backward on a horizontal surface. The acceleration of the block with respect to the wedge is: Given $m = 8 \, kg, M = 16 \, kg$. Assume all surfaces shown in the figure to be frictionless.
Question diagram
A
$\frac{4}{3} g$
B
$\frac{6}{5} g$
C
$\frac{3}{5} g$
D
$\frac{2}{3} g$

Solution

(D) Let the acceleration of the wedge be $a_1$ and the acceleration of the block with respect to the wedge be $a_2$.
For the wedge of mass $M$,the horizontal force is the horizontal component of the normal force $N$ exerted by the block on the wedge:
$N \sin 30^{\circ} = M a_1 = 16 a_1$
$N (0.5) = 16 a_1 \Rightarrow N = 32 a_1$
For the block of mass $m$ with respect to the wedge,we apply Newton's second law in the direction perpendicular to the incline:
$N = m g \cos 30^{\circ} - m a_1 \sin 30^{\circ}$
$32 a_1 = 8 g (\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}) - 8 a_1 (\frac{1}{2})$
$32 a_1 = 4 \sqrt{3} g - 4 a_1$
$36 a_1 = 4 \sqrt{3} g \Rightarrow a_1 = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{9} g$
Now,applying Newton's second law along the incline for the block:
$m g \sin 30^{\circ} + m a_1 \cos 30^{\circ} = m a_2$
$g \sin 30^{\circ} + a_1 \cos 30^{\circ} = a_2$
$a_2 = g (\frac{1}{2}) + (\frac{\sqrt{3}}{9} g) (\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})$
$a_2 = \frac{g}{2} + \frac{3g}{18} = \frac{g}{2} + \frac{g}{6} = \frac{3g + g}{6} = \frac{4g}{6} = \frac{2}{3} g$
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100
DifficultMCQ
$A$ steel block of $10\, \text{kg}$ rests on a horizontal floor. When three iron cylinders,each of mass $20\, \text{kg}$,are placed on it as shown,the entire system (block + cylinders) moves downward with an acceleration of $0.2\, \text{m/s}^2$. The normal reaction $R$ exerted by the floor is ..... $\text{N}$. [Take $g = 10\, \text{m/s}^2$]
Question diagram
A
$714$
B
$716$
C
$684$
D
$686$

Solution

(D) The total mass of the system is $M = M_{\text{block}} + 3 \times M_{\text{cylinder}} = 10\, \text{kg} + 3 \times 20\, \text{kg} = 70\, \text{kg}$.
Applying Newton's second law in the vertical direction for the entire system:
$Mg - R = Ma$
Substituting the given values:
$70 \times 10 - R = 70 \times 0.2$
$700 - R = 14$
$R = 700 - 14 = 686\, \text{N}$.
Thus,the normal reaction exerted by the floor is $686\, \text{N}$.
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