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The speed of the vehicle is recorded by
  • a)
    Ammeter
  • b)
    Odometer
  • c)
    Speedometer
  • d)
    Voltmeter
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Jyoti Kulkarni answered
 
  • The speedometer is a device found in vehicles that measures the current speed of the vehicle.
  • It provides real-time information, allowing drivers to maintain safe speeds and abide by traffic regulations.
  • Unlike an odometer, which measures distance traveled, the speedometer focuses solely on speed.
  • Ammeter and voltmeter measure electrical current and voltage, respectively, and are not related to vehicle speed.
 
Topic in NCERT: Measuring Speed
Line in NCERT: "The speedometer records the speed directly in km/h."

Change in position with respect to the surroundings is called
  • a)
    Acceleration
  • b)
    Speed
  • c)
    Momentum
  • d)
    Force
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Lakshmi Reddy answered
 
The change in position with respect to the surroundings is called Speed
 
 

  • Speed is the measure of how quickly an object moves from one position to another. It is calculated as the distance traveled divided by the time taken to travel that distance.



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Topic in NCERT: Speed
Line in NCERT: "The distance moved by an object in a unit time is called its speed."

The basic unit of speed is:
  • a)
    km/min
  • b)
    m/min
  • c)
    km/h
  • d)
    m/s
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Kavya Rane answered
The basic unit of distance is metre (m). The basic unit of time is second (s). Since we know that s=d/t. Therefore, the basic unit of speed is m/s.
So option D is the correct answer. 

What is the speed of a car that travels 15 km in 20 minutes, expressed in km/h?
  • a)
    35 km/h
  • b)
    40 km/h
  • c)
    45 km/h
  • d)
    50 km/h
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Vidhi bajaj answered
Calculation:
- Distance traveled = 15 km
- Time taken = 20 minutes = 20/60 hours = 1/3 hours

Formula:
- Speed = Distance/Time

Calculation:
- Speed = 15 km / (1/3) hours
- Speed = 15 km * 3
- Speed = 45 km/h
Therefore, the speed of the car that travels 15 km in 20 minutes is 45 km/h.

The distance-time graph of the non-uniform motion is a _________ line
  • a)
    straight
  • b)
    straight then curved
  • c)
    curved
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Praveen Kumar answered
The distance-time graph of the non-uniform motion is a curved line as it covers unequal distances in equal intervals of time, hence option A is correct.

Which of the following motions is characterized by an object moving back and forth along the same path?
  • a)
    Circular motion
  • b)
    Linear motion
  • c)
    Oscillatory motion
  • d)
    Random motion
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Vaibhav Goyal answered
Understanding Oscillatory Motion
Oscillatory motion is a specific type of movement where an object moves back and forth along the same path. This motion can be observed in various everyday scenarios and is characterized by a repetitive cycle.

Key Characteristics of Oscillatory Motion:
- Back and Forth Movement: The defining feature of oscillatory motion is that the object returns to its original position after moving in one direction, then reverses to move in the opposite direction.
- Examples: Common examples include a swinging pendulum, vibrations of a guitar string, or the motion of a spring when compressed and released.
- Time Period: This motion is periodic, meaning it occurs in cycles over a fixed time interval, known as the time period.
- Equilibrium Position: The object oscillates around a central point or equilibrium position, where it would be at rest if not for the oscillatory forces acting on it.

Why Other Motions Are Not Oscillatory:
- Circular Motion: In circular motion, an object moves in a circular path, which does not involve returning along the same path.
- Linear Motion: Linear motion involves movement in a straight line, without the back-and-forth characteristic of oscillatory motion.
- Random Motion: Random motion lacks any predictable pattern, unlike the orderly back-and-forth nature of oscillatory motion.
In summary, oscillatory motion is distinct due to its repetitive back-and-forth movement along the same path, making option 'C' the correct answer.

Which of the following is an example of non-uniform motion?
  • a)
    Movement of an asteroid
  • b)
    A car coming to a halt
  • c)
    A bouncing ball
  • d)
    All of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?



Non-uniform Motion:

Movement of an asteroid, a car coming to a halt, and a bouncing ball are all examples of non-uniform motion. Non-uniform motion refers to an object moving at varying speeds or changing its direction over time.

Movement of an Asteroid:
- An asteroid moving through space does not maintain a constant speed as it is influenced by gravitational forces from other celestial bodies. It may speed up or slow down as it travels through the solar system.

A Car Coming to a Halt:
- When a car is slowing down to come to a stop, it is experiencing non-uniform motion. Initially, the car is moving at a certain speed, but as the brakes are applied, the speed decreases until it eventually comes to a complete stop.

A Bouncing Ball:
- A bouncing ball is another example of non-uniform motion. When a ball is thrown or dropped, it accelerates towards the ground due to gravity. Upon hitting the ground, it bounces back up, changing its speed and direction multiple times during the bouncing process.

Conclusion:
- All three examples exhibit non-uniform motion because they involve changes in speed or direction over time. Understanding non-uniform motion is essential in physics as it helps to describe the motion of objects in real-world scenarios.

A scooterist travels at 30 km/h along a straight path for 20 minutes. What is the distance traveled?
  • a)
    10 km
  • b)
    1.5 km
  • c)
    6 km
  • d)
    90 km
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

If the scooter is travelling at precisely 30km/h in a perfectly straight line.
We know 1 hour=60 minutes
Therefore to calculate the distance traveled in the started fraction of the hour.

Therefore 10km is the distance traveled in 20 minutes of travelling at a speed of 30km/h

Car travels first 60 km of a distance in 1 hr, next 70 km of the distance in next hour and remaining 20 km distance in final hour. Find its type of motion
  • a)
    uniform motion
  • b)
    non-uniform motion
  • c)
    either uniform or non-uniform motion
  • d)
    neither uniform nor non-uniform motion
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sharada patil answered
Uniform motion vs Non-uniform motion

Uniform motion refers to the motion of an object where it covers equal distances in equal intervals of time. On the other hand, non-uniform motion refers to the motion of an object where it covers unequal distances in equal intervals of time.

Analysis of the given scenario

Let's analyze the given scenario step by step to determine whether the motion of the car is uniform or non-uniform.

1. In the first hour, the car travels a distance of 60 km.
2. In the second hour, the car travels a distance of 70 km.
3. In the final hour, the car travels a distance of 20 km.

Calculating the time intervals

To determine whether the distances covered by the car are equal or not, we need to calculate the time intervals for each distance.

1. The car covers the first 60 km in 1 hour, so the time interval for this distance is 1 hour.
2. The car covers the next 70 km in the next hour, so the time interval for this distance is also 1 hour.
3. The car covers the remaining 20 km in the final hour, so the time interval for this distance is again 1 hour.

Comparing the distances covered

Now, let's compare the distances covered by the car in each time interval.

1. In the first hour, the car covers 60 km.
2. In the second hour, the car covers 70 km.
3. In the final hour, the car covers 20 km.

Conclusion

From the analysis, we can see that the car covers unequal distances in equal intervals of time. Therefore, the motion of the car is non-uniform.

Explanation of the correct answer

The correct answer is option 'B' - non-uniform motion. This is because the car covers unequal distances (60 km, 70 km, and 20 km) in equal intervals of time (1 hour each). In uniform motion, the distances covered by an object in equal intervals of time would be the same.

A car travels 120 km in 2 hours and then 60 km in 1 hour. What is its average speed ?
  • a)
    60 km/h
  • b)
    80 km/h
  • c)
    50 km/h
  • d)
    40 km/h
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Vani Gupta answered
Understanding Average Speed
To calculate the average speed of the car, we need to consider the total distance traveled and the total time taken.
Total Distance Traveled
- The car travels 120 km in the first part of the journey.
- In the second part, it travels 60 km.
- Therefore, the total distance is:
- Total Distance = 120 km + 60 km = 180 km
Total Time Taken
- The car takes 2 hours for the first segment.
- It takes 1 hour for the second segment.
- Thus, the total time is:
- Total Time = 2 hours + 1 hour = 3 hours
Calculating Average Speed
- Average speed is calculated using the formula:
- Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time
- Plugging in the values we found:
- Average Speed = 180 km / 3 hours = 60 km/h
Conclusion
- The average speed of the car over the entire journey is 60 km/h.
- Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A'.
This method of calculating average speed can be applied to various other scenarios involving distance and time, making it an essential concept in understanding motion.

Rajdhini express moves at a speed of 150 km/h. How long will it take to cover a distance of 15 km?
  • a)
    1.125 h
  • b)
    2.125 h
  • c)
    3.125 h
  • d)
    0.1 h
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Praveen Kumar answered
Given,
speed v = 150 km/h
distance cover = displacement   d=15 km    (Assume express is not changing its direction)

Time taken t = 0.1 hr

A train travels at a speed of 60 km/h. How far will it travel in 4 hours?
  • a)
    15 km
  • b)
    230 km
  • c)
    60km
  • d)
    240km
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Coachify answered
  • The speed of the train is 60 km/h.
  • The train travels for 4 hours.
  • Distance is calculated using the formula: Distance = Speed × Time.
  • Substitute the values: Distance = 60 km/h × 4 hours = 240 km.
  • Thus, the train will travel 240 km in 4 hours
Correct Answer -Option D

The earliest clocks for measuring time during day were
  • a)
    Sand clocks
  • b)
    Pendulum clocks
  • c)
    Sundials
  • d)
    Stop watches
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Sundials utilize the position of the sun to cast a shadow, indicating the time, and are considered one of the first devices used to measure time, dating back to ancient Egypt. 
  • Sand clocks: While ancient, sand clocks are not considered the earliest timekeeping devices. 
  • Pendulum clocks: These were developed much later than sundials. 
  • Stopwatches: Stopwatches are designed to measure specific time intervals, not the time of day, and came about even later than pendulum clocks. 
 
Topic in NCERT: Units of time and speed
Line in NCERT: "Sundials"

Which of the following does not express a time interval?
  • a)
    Time of the first bell in the school
  • b)
    A day
  • c)
    A second
  • d)
    A school period
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:
The correct answer is option 'A' - Time of the first bell in the school.

Time intervals:
Time intervals refer to a specific duration or period of time. They measure the amount of time between two points or events.

Options:

a) Time of the first bell in the school:
This option does not express a time interval. It refers to a specific point in time when the first bell rings in the school. It does not indicate a duration or a period of time. Therefore, it is not an example of a time interval.

b) A day:
A day represents a time interval. It refers to a period of 24 hours, starting from midnight and ending at the next midnight. It is a commonly used unit of time to measure the duration of various activities or events.

c) A second:
A second is another example of a time interval. It is a unit of time measurement in the International System of Units (SI). It represents a duration of 1/60th of a minute or 1/3,600th of an hour. It is commonly used to measure short durations or intervals.

d) A school period:
A school period is also a time interval. It refers to a specific duration of time allocated for a particular subject or activity in a school. It can vary in length depending on the school's schedule and may range from a few minutes to an hour.

Conclusion:
Out of the given options, the only one that does not express a time interval is option 'A' - Time of the first bell in the school. This option refers to a specific point in time rather than a duration or period of time.

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