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Water falls from a height of 60 m at the rate of 15 kg/s to operate a turbine. The losses due to frictional force are 10% of energy. How much power is generated by the turbine?( g = 10 m/s2) [2008]
  • a)
    8.1 kW
  • b)
    10.2 kW
  • c)
    12.3 kW
  • d)
    7.0 kW
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Arnav Iyer answered
Given, h = 60m, g = 10 ms–2, Rate of flow of water = 15 kg/s
∴ Power of the falling water = 15 kgs–1 × 10 ms–2 × 60 m = 900 watt.
Loss in energy due to friction
∴ Power generated by the turbine = ( 9000 – 900) watt = 8100 watt = 8.1 kW

The potential energy of a system increases if work is done [2011]
  • a)
    upon the system by a n on conser vative force
  • b)
    upon the system by a conservative force
  • c)
    by the system against a non conservative force
  • d)
    by the system against a conservative force 
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Avantika Kumar answered
Explanation:
When work is done on a system against a conservative force, the potential energy of the system increases.

- Conservative Force: A force is said to be conservative if the work done by the force on a particle moving from one point to another depends only on the initial and final positions of the particle and not on the path followed by the particle.
- Potential Energy: Potential energy is the energy possessed by a system due to the relative positions of its components. It is a scalar quantity and is measured in joules (J).

In the given options, only option D mentions work done by the system against a conservative force, which is the correct answer.

When a system does work against a conservative force, the energy is stored in the system as potential energy. This potential energy can be released later when the system returns to its original position or configuration.

For example, when a spring is compressed by an external force, the system stores potential energy. When the external force is removed, the spring returns to its original position and releases the stored potential energy.

Hence, the potential energy of a system increases when work is done by the system against a conservative force.

A 0.5 kg ball moving with speed of 12 m/s strikes a hard wall at an angle of 30° with the wall. It is reflected with the same speed and at the same angle. If the ball is in contact with the wall for 0.25 seconds, the average force acting on the wall is[2006]
  • a)
    24 N
  • b)
    12 N
  • c)
    96 N
  • d)
    48 N
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ias Masters answered
Resolving the velocities in vertical and horizontal directions, resolved parts of first velocity
v cosθ perpendicular to the wall and v sinθ parallel to the wall. In the second case, they are –v sinθ & v cosθ respectively. Here, –ve sign is because direction is opposite to the earlier ones. So we see a net change in velocity perpendicular to way = v sinθ – (–v sinθ) = 2v sinθ
This change has occured in 0.25 sec, so, rate  of change of velocity
Thus, acceleration a = 48 m/sec2
Force applied = m . a = 0.5 × 48 = 24 N

If the momentum of a body is increased by 50%, then the percentage increase in its kinetic energy is[1995]
  • a)
    50%
  • b)
    100%
  • c)
    125%
  • d)
    200%
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:
Let the initial momentum (P) of the body be P and its initial kinetic energy (K) be K.

According to the question, the momentum of the body is increased by 50%.

Therefore, the new momentum (P') of the body is:

P' = P + (50/100) * P = 1.5P

The kinetic energy of a body is given by:

K = (1/2) * m * v^2

where m is the mass of the body and v is its velocity.

Since the mass of the body remains constant, the kinetic energy is directly proportional to the square of its velocity.

Let the initial velocity (v) of the body be v and its new velocity (v') be v'.

Since momentum is given by:

P = m * v

and

P' = m * v'

we can write:

m * v' = 1.5 * m * v

or

v' = (3/2) * v

Therefore, the new kinetic energy (K') of the body is:

K' = (1/2) * m * v'^2

Substituting the value of v' in the above equation, we get:

K' = (1/2) * m * (3/2)^2 * v^2

K' = (9/8) * K

Therefore, the percentage increase in kinetic energy is:

(K' - K)/K * 100%

= [(9/8)K - K]/K * 100%

= (1/8) * 100%

= 12.5%

Hence, the correct option is (c) 125%.

A body projected ver tically fr om the ear th reaches a height equal to earth's radius before returning to the earth. The power exerted by the gravitational force is greatest [2011]
  • a)
    at the highest position of the body
  • b)
    at the instant just before the body hits the earth
  • c)
    it remains constant all through
  • d)
    at the instant just after the body is projected
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Anshika Roy answered
**Answer:**

The power exerted by the gravitational force can be calculated using the formula:

Power = force x velocity

When a body is projected vertically upwards, the only force acting on it is the gravitational force. The gravitational force is given by:

F = mg

Where:
F = gravitational force
m = mass of the body
g = acceleration due to gravity

Since the body reaches a height equal to the Earth's radius, the distance traveled by the body is 2 times the Earth's radius. Let's assume the Earth's radius is R.

Therefore, the work done against the gravitational force is given by:

Work = force x distance
= mg x 2R
= 2mgR

Now, the time taken to reach the maximum height is given by:

t = (2u sinθ) / g

Where:
t = time taken
u = initial velocity
θ = angle of projection
g = acceleration due to gravity

Since the body is projected vertically upwards, the angle of projection is 90° and the sine of 90° is 1.

Therefore, the time taken to reach the maximum height is:

t = (2u) / g

Now, the power exerted by the gravitational force can be calculated using the formula:

Power = Work / time
= (2mgR) / [(2u) / g]
= mg^2R/u

From this equation, we can see that the power exerted by the gravitational force is inversely proportional to the initial velocity (u). As the body reaches the highest position, the velocity becomes zero. Therefore, the power exerted by the gravitational force is greatest at the highest position of the body.

Hence, the correct answer is option 'A' - at the highest position of the body.

An explosion blows a rock into three parts. Two parts go off at right angles to each other. These two are, 1 kg first part moving with a velocity of 12 ms–1 and 2 kg second part moving with a velocity of 8 ms–1. If the third part flies off with a velocity of 4 ms–1, its mass would be: [2009]
  • a)
    7 kg
  • b)
    17 kg
  • c)
    3 kg
  • d)
    5 kg
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Anoushka Kaur answered
$^{-1}$ and 2 kg second part moving with a velocity of 8 ms$^{-1}$. What is the mass and velocity of the third part?

To solve this problem, we need to use the law of conservation of momentum. According to this law, the total momentum of a system of objects remains constant if there are no external forces acting on the system. In other words, the sum of the momenta of all the objects before the explosion is equal to the sum of the momenta of all the objects after the explosion.

Before the explosion, the rock had zero velocity, so its momentum was zero. After the explosion, the two parts that went off at right angles to each other have the following momenta:

First part: momentum = mass x velocity = 1 kg x 12 ms$^{-1}$ = 12 kg ms$^{-1}$

Second part: momentum = mass x velocity = 2 kg x 8 ms$^{-1}$ = 16 kg ms$^{-1}$

The total momentum of these two parts is:

Total momentum = 12 kg ms$^{-1}$ + 16 kg ms$^{-1}$ = 28 kg ms$^{-1}$

According to the law of conservation of momentum, the momentum of the third part must be equal and opposite to the total momentum of the first two parts. Let's call the mass of the third part "m" and its velocity "v". Then we have:

Momentum of third part = -28 kg ms$^{-1}$

Momentum = mass x velocity

Therefore:

-mv = -28 kg ms$^{-1}$

Solving for "m", we get:

m = 28/v

Now we can use the law of conservation of energy to find the velocity of the third part. According to this law, the total kinetic energy of a system of objects remains constant if there are no external forces acting on the system. In other words, the sum of the kinetic energies of all the objects before the explosion is equal to the sum of the kinetic energies of all the objects after the explosion.

Before the explosion, the rock had zero kinetic energy, so its total kinetic energy was zero. After the explosion, the two parts that went off at right angles to each other have the following kinetic energies:

First part: KE = 0.5 x mass x velocity$^2$ = 0.5 x 1 kg x (12 ms$^{-1}$)$^2$ = 72 J

Second part: KE = 0.5 x mass x velocity$^2$ = 0.5 x 2 kg x (8 ms$^{-1}$)$^2$ = 64 J

The total kinetic energy of these two parts is:

Total KE = 72 J + 64 J = 136 J

According to the law of conservation of energy, the kinetic energy of the third part must be equal to the difference between the total kinetic energy of the first two parts and the initial kinetic energy of the rock. The initial kinetic energy of the rock was zero, so we have:

KE of third part = Total KE - 0 = 136 J

Using the formula for kinetic energy, we can write:

0.5mv$^2$ = 136 J

Solving for "v", we get:

v = $\sqrt{\frac{272}{m}}$

Substituting

Two spheres A and B of masses m1 and m2 respectively collide. A is at rest initially and B is moving with velocity v along x-axis. After collision B has a velocity v/2  in a direction perpendicular to the original direction. The mass A moves after collision in the direction.
  • a)
    Same as that of B [2012]
  • b)
    Opposite to that of B
  • c)
    θ = tan–1 (1/2) to the x-axis
  • d)
    θ = tan–1 (–1/2) to the x-axis
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Perpendicular to the original direction of B
d)Cannot be determined

Answer:
c) Perpendicular to the original direction of B

Explanation:
We can solve this problem using conservation of momentum and conservation of kinetic energy.

Before the collision, the total momentum of the system is:

p = m2v

Since sphere A is at rest, its momentum is zero.

The total kinetic energy of the system before the collision is:

K = (1/2)m2v^2

After the collision, the spheres move in different directions. Let the velocity of sphere A be u and the velocity of sphere B be w. Then, the total momentum of the system after the collision is:

p' = m1u + m2w

Since sphere B moves perpendicular to its original direction, we can write:

w = 2v

Using conservation of momentum, we have:

m2v = m1u + m2(2v)

Simplifying, we get:

u = (m2 - 2m1)v / m1

Now, using conservation of kinetic energy, we have:

(1/2)m1u^2 + (1/2)m2w^2 = (1/2)m2v^2

Substituting the values of u and w, we get:

(m2 - 2m1)v^2 = m1u^2

Simplifying, we get:

u = sqrt((m2 - 2m1)/m1) v

Since m1 and m2 are positive, (m2 - 2m1)/m1 is negative. Therefore, u is imaginary, which means that sphere A moves in a direction perpendicular to the original direction of sphere B. Hence, the answer is option c) Perpendicular to the original direction of B.

An engine pumps water through a hose pipe.Water passes through the pipe and leaves it with a velocity of 2 m/s. The mass per unit length of water in the pipe is 100 kg/m. What is the power of the engine? [2010]
  • a)
    400 W
  • b)
    200 W
  • c)
    100 W
  • d)
    800 W
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Nitya Shah answered
Given:
Velocity of water, v = 2 m/s
Mass per unit length of water, m = 100 kg/m

To find:
Power of the engine

Formula used:
Power = Force × Velocity

Force = mass × acceleration = mass × change in velocity / time

Change in velocity = final velocity - initial velocity = v - 0 = v

Time taken to move out of the pipe, t = length of the pipe / velocity of water

Let the length of the pipe be L.

Therefore, t = L / v

Force = m × v / t = m × v² / L

Power = Force × Velocity = m × v² / L × v = m × v² / L

Substituting the given values, we get:

Power = 100 kg/m × (2 m/s)² / L = 400 W

Therefore, the power of the engine is 400 W.

How much water, a pump of 2 kW can raise in one minute to a height of 10 m, take g = 10 m/s2?      [1990]
  • a)
    1000 litres
  • b)
    1200 litres
  • c)
    100 litres
  • d)
    2000 litres
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Pooja Saha answered
Here, P = 2kW = 2000 W..
W = Mgh = M × 10 × 10 = 100 M and t = 60 s.
This gives, M = 1200 kg Its volume = 1200 litre as 1 litre of water contains 1 kg of its mass.

A person holding a rifle (mass of person and rifle together is 100 kg) stands on a smooth surface and fires 10 shots horizontally, in 5 s.Each bullet has a mass of 10 g with a muzzle velocity of 800 ms–1. The final velocity acquired by the person and the average force exerted on the person are [NEET Kar. 2013]
  • a)
    –1.6 ms–1; 8 N
  • b)
    –0.08 ms–1; 16 N
  • c)
    – 0.8 ms–1; 16 N
  • d)
    –1.6 ms–1; 16 N
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ananya Basak answered
We have to use the Law of momentum conservation:
P ( initial ) = P ( final )
0 = n · m · u + ( M - n · m ) · v
where: n = 10, m = 10 g = 0.01 kg, u = 800 m/s, M = 100 kg.
0 = 10 · 0.01 kg · 800 m/s + ( 100 kg - 10 · 0.01 kg ) · v
v = - 80 kgm/s / 99.9 kgm/s
v = 0.8 m/s
Then : F = Δ P / Δ t = ( 10 · 0.01 kg · 800 m/s ) : 5 s = 16 N
Answer: The average force exerted on the person is 16 N.

A solid cylinder of mass 3 kg is rolling on a horizontal surface with velocity 4 ms–1. It collides with a horizontal spring of force constant 200 Nm–1 . The maximum compression produced in the spring will be : [2012]
  • a)
    0.5 m
  • b)
    0.6 m
  • c)
    0.7 m
  • d)
    0.2 m
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Maheshwar Iyer answered
-1. The radius of the cylinder is 0.5 m. Calculate the kinetic energy of the cylinder.

First, we need to calculate the angular velocity of the cylinder, which can be found using the formula:

v = ωr

where v is the linear velocity, ω is the angular velocity, and r is the radius of the cylinder. Rearranging this formula, we get:

ω = v/r

Substituting the given values, we get:

ω = 4/0.5 = 8 rad/s

The kinetic energy of the cylinder can be calculated using the formula:

KE = (1/2)Iω^2 + (1/2)mv^2

where I is the moment of inertia of the cylinder, m is the mass of the cylinder, and v is the linear velocity.

The moment of inertia of a solid cylinder is given by:

I = (1/2)mr^2

Substituting the given values, we get:

I = (1/2)×3×(0.5)^2 = 0.375 kg m^2

Substituting all the values in the formula for KE, we get:

KE = (1/2)×0.375×8^2 + (1/2)×3×4^2
= 12 + 24
= 36 J

Therefore, the kinetic energy of the cylinder is 36 Joules.

A force acts on a 30 gm particle in such a way that the position of the particle as a function of time is given by x = 3t – 4t2 + t3, where x is in metres and t is in seconds. The work done during the first 4 seconds is [1998]
  • a)
    576 mJ
  • b)
    450 mJ
  • c)
    490 mJ
  • d)
    530 mJ
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Charvi Shah answered
x = 3t –4t2 + t3
Acceleration 
Acceleration after 4sec = –8 + 6 × 4 = 16 ms–2
Displacement in 4sec = 3 ×4 – 4 × 42 + 43 = 12 m
∴  Work = Force × displacement = Mass × acc. × disp. = 3 × 10–3 × 16 × 12 = 576 mJ

A uniform force of newton acts on a particle of mass 2 kg. The particle is displaced from position meter to position meter. The work done by the force on the particle is [NEET 2013]
  • a)
    6 J
  • b)
    13 J
  • c)
    15 J
  • d)
    9 J
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Vijay Bansal answered
Explanation:
Given : F  = 3i + j
r1 = (2i + k), r2= (4i + 3j – k)
R = r2 – r1= (4i + 3j – k) – (2i + k)
or R = 2i + 3j – 2k
so, work done by the given force w = F.R
= (3i + j) x (2i + 3j – 2k) = 6 + 3 = 9 J

The kinetic energy acquired by a mass (m) in travelling distance (s) starting from rest under the action of a constant force is directly proportional to [1994, 1996]
  • a)
  • b)
    1/m
  • c)
  • d)
    m0
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Sneha Basak answered
Further, v2 = u2 + 2as = 0 + 2ad = 2ad = 2(F/m)d
Hence, K.E. = 
or, K.E. acquired = Work done                            
= F × d = constant.i.e., it is independent of mass m.

In a simple pendulum of length l the bob is pulled aside from its equilibrium position through an angle θ and then released. The bob passes through the equilibrium position with speed.     [2000]
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Akshat Chavan answered
If l is length of pendulum and θ be angular amplitude then height
h = AB AC = l – l cosθ = l(1 –  cosθ)
At extreme position, potential energy is maximum and kinetic energy is zero; At mean (equilibrium) position potential energy is zero and kinetic energy is maximum, so from principle of conservation of energy. (KE + PE ) at P = (KE + PE) at B

A rubber ball is dropped from a height of 5m on a plane, where the acceleration due to gravity is not shown. On bouncing it rises to 1.8 m. The ball loses its velocity on bouncing by a factor of [1998]
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Arindam Khanna answered
Accordin g to principle of conservation of energy Loss in potential energy = Gain in kinetic energy
If  h1 and h2 are initial and final heights, then
Loss in velocity
∴  Fractional loss in velocity

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