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The winners of long jump each weighing 56 Kg, 40 Kg and 45 Kg stand on the podium. What is the work done by them on the podium while they receive the medals?
  • a)
    250 J
  • b)
    0 J
  • c)
    282 J
  • d)
    141 J
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Aayush Kumar answered
The winners of long jump each weighing 56kg,40kg and 45 kg stand on podium.Work done by them is 0 Ioule because there is no displacement and if the displacement is 0 then work done will be also 0.

Work done by a body is
  • a)
    negative, positive or zero
  • b)
    always positive
  • c)
    always zero
  • d)
    always negative
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Anita Menon answered
Positive Work
- If a force displaces the object in its direction, then the work done is positive
So, W=Fd
The example of this kind of work done is motion of ball falling towards ground where displacement of ball is in the direction of force of gravity.

Negative work
- If the force and the displacement are in opposite directions, then the work is said to be negative. For example if a ball is thrown in upwards direction, its displacement would be in upwards direction but the force due to earth’s gravity is in the downward direction.
So here in this case gravity is doing negative work when you throw the ball upwards. Hence the work done by gravitational force is negative. Mathematically when displacement is opposite to the force work done is given by
- Negative work just means that the force and the displacement act in opposite directions.

Case of zero work done
- If the directions of force and the displacement are perpendicular to each other, the work done by the force on the object is zero.
For example, when we push hard against a wall, the force we are exerting on the wall does no work, because in this case the displacement of the wall is d = 0. However, in this process, our muscles are using our internal energy and as a result we get tired.

Scientifically, work is said to be done in which of the following cases
  • a)
    Manish pulls the trolley for a certain distance
  • b)
    Mira studies for her exam
  • c)
    Manoj pushes the wall with no change in the position of wall
  • d)
    Mira pulls the wall with no change in the position of wall
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Arjun Sharma answered
The scientific definition of work reveals its relationship to energy—whenever work is done, energy is transferred. For work, in the scientific sense, to be done, a force must be exerted and there must be displacement in the direction of the force. Hence, manish pulls a trolley for a certain distance.

A freely falling body during its fall will have
  • a)
    Kinetic energy
  • b)
    Potential energy
  • c)
    Sound energy
  • d)
    Both kinetic energy and potential energy
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Jyoti Kapoor answered
Object Falling from Rest. As an object falls from rest, its gravitational potential energy is converted to kinetic energy. Conservation of energy as a tool permits the calculation of the velocity just before it hits the surface. K.E. = J, which is of course equal to its initial potential energy.

A flying aeroplane possesses
  • a)
    only potential energy
  • b)
    only kinetic energy
  • c)
    both potential and kinetic energy
  • d)
    neither potential nor kinetic energy
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rajat Singh answered
Correct answer is option c because it is flying above ground level it will posses potential energy and since it is moving with the motion associated through it, it possesses kinetic energy.

If the velocity of a moving car is halved, its kinetic energy would
  • a)
    Double
  • b)
    Become Half
  • c)
    Become one fourth
  • d)
    Remain same
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Krishna Iyer answered
Kinetic Energy = (1/2) mv2.
If the velocity of a body is halved, its kinetic energy becomes one fourth as kinetic energy is directly proportional to velocity squared.

If 1 newton of force displaces a body by 1 m, the work done is
  • a)
    10 joule
  • b)
    5 joule
  • c)
    1 joule
  • d)
    Depends on time
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Prasad Ghoshal answered
Explanation:

Work done is defined as the product of force and displacement in the direction of force. Thus, if 1 newton of force displaces a body by 1 m, the work done will be:

Work = Force x Displacement
= 1 N x 1 m
= 1 joule

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C'.

If two bodies of different masses have the same K.E. then the relation between momentum and mass will be:
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

KE = K = 1 /2( mv2
We know, p = mv
⇒ K = p2 / 2m
 p2  =  2Km
As, KE is Same, ie . Constant, momentum would be directly proportional to the square root of mass.

A fish with weight 35 kg dives and hits the ground (zero height) with kinetic energy equal to 3500J. Find the height through which fish dived. Take g = 10 m/s2
  • a)
    1 km
  • b)
    100 m
  • c)
    10 m
  • d)
    20 m
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ananya Das answered
We can use the principle of conservation of mechanical energy to solve this problem. According to this principle, the potential energy (PE) at the height is converted into kinetic energy (KE) as the fish dives to the ground.
The formula for potential energy is:
PE=mgh
Where:
  • m=35 kg
  • g=10 m/s^2
  • hhh is the height through which the fish dived (which we need to find)
Given that the kinetic energy when the fish hits the ground is equal to the potential energy it had at the starting height:
KE=PE
3500 J=35×10×h
Now solve for h:
3500=350h
h=3500/350=10 m
So, the height through which the fish dived is 10 meters.
The correct answer is:
3. 10 m.

A force of 10 N displaces a body by 6 m in 3 seconds. The power of the agency applying the force is
  • a)
    1.8 W
  • b)
    5 W
  • c)
    180 W
  • d)
    20 W
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Ananya Das answered
We know, Power :- 
=  force * displacement/Time 
Force is 10 N, displacement = 6 m 
Time = 3 s 
Then, power = 10*6/3 => 10 * 2 ⇒ 20W

A body of mass 44 kg is moving at a velocity of 10 m/s is brought to rest in 10mins, the work done is:
  • a)
    220 J
  • b)
    22000 J
  • c)
    22 J
  • d)
    -2200J
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Hiral Nambiar answered
Given:
Mass of the body (m) = 44 kg
Initial velocity (u) = 10 m/s
Final velocity (v) = 0 m/s (body is brought to rest)
Time taken (t) = 10 mins = 10 x 60 = 600 seconds

To find:
Work done (W)

Formula:
The work done on an object is given by the equation:
W = 0.5 * m * (v^2 - u^2)

Calculation:
Substituting the given values into the formula:

W = 0.5 * 44 * (0^2 - 10^2)
= 0.5 * 44 * (-100)
= - 2200 J

Answer:
The work done on the body is -2200 J.

Which of the following is not an example of potential energy?
  • a)
    A compressed spring
  • b)
    Water stored in the reservoir of dam
  • c)
    A stretched rubber band
  • d)
    A moving car
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Aman Majumdar answered
A moving car is an example of Kinetic energy whereas water stored in a dam, compressed springs and stretched rubber band are examples of potential energy.

Assertion (A): Work is not done when a force is applied to an object, but there is no displacement of the object.
Reason (R): According to the scientific definition of work, work is defined as force multiplied by displacement. If there is no displacement, no work is done.
  • a)
    If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
  • b)
    If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
  • c)
    If Assertion is true but Reason is false
  • d)
    If both Assertion and Reason are false
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Flembe Academy answered
  • In this scenario, the Assertion is true because work in the scientific sense involves both force and displacement. If there is no displacement, according to the scientific definition, work is not done.
  • The Reason is also correct, as it accurately explains why work is not done when there is no displacement.
  • Therefore, the correct answer is Option A, where both the Assertion and the Reason are true and the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.

When two identical bodies are in motion, the body with a higher velocity has __________.
  • a)
    Lower Kinetic Energy
  • b)
    Higher Kinetic Energy
  • c)
    No Kinetic Energy
  • d)
    None of the options
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Imk Pathshala answered
- Kinetic energy is given by the formula  KE = 1/2 mv2
- When two bodies are identical, they have the same mass.
- The kinetic energy depends on the square of the velocity.
- A higher velocity results in a higher K.E. 
- Therefore, the body with a higher velocity has higher kinetic energy.
- Correct answer: B: Higher Kinetic Energy.

Assertion (A): An object thrown at a certain angle to the ground moves in a curved path and falls back to the ground. The initial and the final points of the path of the object lie on the same horizontal line.
Reason (R): The work done by the force of gravity on the object in this scenario is zero.
  • a)
    If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
  • b)
    If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
  • c)
    If Assertion is true but Reason is false
  • d)
    If both Assertion and Reason are false
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

  • Assertion's Correctness: The assertion that an object follows a curved path and falls back to the ground with the initial and final points on the same horizontal line is correct for a projectile motion scenario.
  • Reason's Correctness: The reason given that the work done by the force of gravity in this situation is zero is incorrect. Gravity does work on the object during its projectile motion, constantly changing its speed and direction.
  • Explanation: In projectile motion, gravity constantly acts on the object, causing it to accelerate towards the ground. This acceleration due to gravity affects the object's path, making it follow a curved trajectory. The work done by gravity is not zero, as it continuously affects the object's motion.
  • Conclusion: While the assertion is true regarding the path of the object, the reason provided is false since gravity does work on the object during its motion. Therefore, Assertion is true, but Reason is false.

Choose the correctly matched pair.
  • a)
    Work done when force is zero - Positive work
  • b)
    Work done when force and displacement are in opposite directions - Negative work
  • c)
    Work done when force is applied but no displacement occurs - Work is done
  • d)
    Work done when force and displacement are perpendicular - Maximum work
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

  • Let's evaluate each option based on the principles described in the text:
  • Option A: (a) Work done when force is zero - Positive work
    This is incorrect. When the force applied is zero, no work is done, regardless of any displacement.
  • Option B: (b) Work done when force and displacement are in opposite directions - Negative work
    This is correct. When the force acts in the opposite direction to the displacement, the work done is negative, as explained in the text.
  • Option C: (c) Work done when force is applied but no displacement occurs - Work is done
    This is incorrect. For work to be done according to the scientific definition, there must be both force and displacement. If there's no displacement, no work is done.
  • Option D: (d) Work done when force and displacement are perpendicular - Maximum work
    This is incorrect. When force and displacement are perpendicular, no work is done because the cosine of 90 degrees is zero, making the work zero.
  • Therefore, the correctly matched pair is Option B.

1 J is the energy required to do ____ of work.
  • a)
    1 N
  • b)
    98 J
  • c)
    1 N·m
  • d)
    9.8 N
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Saranya Nair answered
Understanding Work and Energy
Energy is fundamentally connected to the concept of work in physics. Work is defined as the force applied to an object times the distance over which that force is applied.
Definition of Work
- The formula for work is:
- Work (W) = Force (F) × Distance (d)
- In the International System of Units (SI), work is measured in joules (J), where:
- 1 Joule = 1 Newton × 1 meter (1 J = 1 N·m)
Explanation of the Correct Answer
- The question states that 1 J is the energy required to do:
- 1 N·m of work.
- This means that if you exert a force of 1 Newton over a distance of 1 meter, you have done 1 joule of work.
Why Option C is Correct
- Option C (1 N·m) directly follows from the definition of a joule.
- It emphasizes the relationship between force, distance, and energy.
Understanding Other Options
- Option A (1 N) is incorrect because it does not incorporate distance.
- Option B (98 J) is incorrect as it suggests a much larger amount of energy than specified.
- Option D (9.8 N) lacks the distance element, leading to an incomplete definition of work.
Conclusion
In summary, the correct interpretation of energy in relation to work is encapsulated by option C, which aligns perfectly with the definition of a joule as the energy required to perform 1 N·m of work.

A boy climbs on to a wall that is 3.4 m high and gains 2250 J of potential energy. What is the mass of the boy (approx)? Take g = 9.8 m/Sec
  • a)
    70 kg
  • b)
    50 kg
  • c)
    67.5 kg
  • d)
    62.5 kg
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Isha Nair answered
Understanding Potential Energy
Potential energy (PE) is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field. The formula for gravitational potential energy is:
PE = m * g * h
Where:
- m = mass (kg)
- g = acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s²)
- h = height (m)
Given Values
- Height (h) = 3.4 m
- Potential Energy (PE) = 2250 J
- g = 9.8 m/s²
Rearranging the Formula
To find the mass (m) of the boy, we can rearrange the potential energy formula:
m = PE / (g * h)
Substituting the Values
Now, let's substitute the known values into the rearranged formula:
- m = 2250 J / (9.8 m/s² * 3.4 m)
Calculating the Denominator
First, calculate the denominator:
- g * h = 9.8 m/s² * 3.4 m = 33.32 m²/s²
Final Calculation
Now, substitute this value back into the equation for mass:
- m = 2250 J / 33.32 m²/s²
Calculating this gives:
- m ≈ 67.5 kg
Conclusion
The approximate mass of the boy is 67.5 kg, which corresponds to option 'C'. This shows how potential energy can be utilized to determine mass when height and energy values are known.

The kinetic energy of a body changes from 12 J to 60 J due to the action of a force of 5N on an object of mass 4 kg. The work done by the force is:
  • a)
    36 J
  • b)
    60 J
  • c)
    48 J
  • d)
    24 J
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Revathi Iyer answered
Understanding Kinetic Energy Change
The change in kinetic energy (KE) of an object is directly related to the work done on it by a force.
Initial and Final Kinetic Energy
- Initial KE = 12 J
- Final KE = 60 J
Calculating the Change in Kinetic Energy
- Change in KE = Final KE - Initial KE
- Change in KE = 60 J - 12 J = 48 J
Work Done by the Force
According to the work-energy principle, the work done (W) on an object is equal to the change in its kinetic energy:
- W = Change in KE
- W = 48 J
Thus, the work done by the force is 48 J.
Force and Mass Context
To further understand the scenario:
- Force (F) = 5 N
- Mass (m) = 4 kg
These values confirm that the force is acting on the object, increasing its kinetic energy from 12 J to 60 J, thereby resulting in the calculated work done.
Conclusion
The correct answer is option 'C', which states that the work done by the force is 48 J. This aligns with the calculated change in kinetic energy.

What are the various factors affecting kinetic energy?
  • a)
    Mass
  • b)
    Momentum
  • c)
    Velocity
  • d)
    All the above options
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Imk Pathshala answered
Answer: (d) All the above options
Explanation: Factors affecting kinetic energy are mass, momentum, and velocity.

     

A body is acted upon by a force of 25 N and acquires an acceleration of 5 m/s-2. It covers a distance in 2 seconds. If the body starts from rest, what is the kinetic energy acquired by it?
  • a)
    75 J
  • b)
    25 J
  • c)
    250 J
  • d)
    100 J
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Imk Pathshala answered
First, we determine the mass of the body using F = ma:
25 N = m × 5 m/s² → m = 5 kg.
Since the body starts from rest and accelerates at 5 m/s² for 2 seconds, its final velocity is:
v = u + at = 0 + (5)(2) = 10 m/s.
Hence, the kinetic energy acquired is:
K = 1/2 mv² = 1/2 × 5 × (10)² = 250 J.
Thus, the correct answer is 250 J.

Work and Energy:(i) Work done by a force is the product of the force and the displacement in the direction of the force.
(ii) Work has both magnitude and direction.
(iii) An object possessing energy can exert a force on another object.
(iv) The unit of energy is the same as that of work, which is joule (J).
The correct statements are:
  • a)
    (i) and (ii)
  • b)
    (iii) and (iv)
  • c)
    (i), (iii) and (iv)
  • d)
    (ii) and (iv)
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

  • Statement (i) is correct as work done by a force is indeed the product of the force and the displacement in the direction of the force.
  • Statement (ii) is incorrect. Work is a scalar quantity and has only magnitude, not direction.
  • Statement (iii) is correct because an object possessing energy can exert a force on another object, transferring energy and potentially causing displacement.
  • Statement (iv) is correct; the unit of energy is joule (J), the same as the unit of work.
  • Therefore, the correct statements are (iii) and (iv), making Option B the correct answer.

The formula to find the work done is
  • a)
    W = F + s
  • b)
    W = F x s
  • c)
    W = F - s
  • d)
    W = F/s
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Let's Tute answered
Answer: (b) W = F.s
Work Done: The work done by a force is calculated as the product of the force and the displacement in the direction of the force.

A body at rest cannot have:
  • a)
    potential energy
  • b)
    kinetic energy
  • c)
    Electrical energy
  • d)
    Both A and B
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Khushi Gupta answered
Because kinetic energy = 1/2 mv^2
And if it is at rest , then there is no velocity
so by putting the value of v in the formula,
we get zero .
So we find that a body possesses no kinetic energy when at rest...

For an object to have gravitational potential energy only, it must be
  • a)
    Accelerating
  • b)
    Moving
  • c)
    Falling
  • d)
    At an elevated position with respect to the ground
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Prasad Ghoshal answered
The correct option is D.
An object possesses gravitational potential energy if it is positioned at a height above (or below) the zero height. An object possesses elastic potential energy if it is at a position on an elastic medium other than the equilibrium position.

In the case of negative work, the angle between the force and displacement is:
  • a)
  • b)
    45°
  • c)
    90°
  • d)
    180°
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Swati Verma answered
  • Work done by any force is the product of the component of the force in the direction of displacement and the magnitude of displacement.
    W = F.d = Fd cosθ
  • When  W=−ve, it means cosθ = −ve
    Therefore, θ=180º

Elastic potential energy of a body can be achieved by
  • a)
    setting it into motion
  • b)
    raising the body to a height
  • c)
    using an elastic band to tie the body
  • d)
    compressing or stretching the body
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Elastic potential energy is the energy stored in an elastic object when it is either compressed or stretched. This type of energy is a result of the object's ability to return to its original shape after being deformed. Elastic potential energy can be achieved by compressing or stretching the body, which is why the correct answer is option 'D'.

Here's a detailed explanation of why compressing or stretching the body can result in elastic potential energy:

1. Definition of elastic potential energy:
- Elastic potential energy is a form of potential energy stored in elastic materials, such as springs or rubber bands.
- It arises from the deformation of the material, and the energy is stored when the material is compressed or stretched.

2. How compression leads to elastic potential energy:
- When a body is compressed, its particles are pushed closer together, causing the object to deform and store potential energy.
- For example, consider a spring. When a force is applied to compress the spring, it resists the compression and stores potential energy.
- The potential energy is directly proportional to the amount of compression. The more the spring is compressed, the more potential energy it stores.

3. How stretching leads to elastic potential energy:
- When a body is stretched, its particles are pulled farther apart, causing the object to deform and store potential energy.
- For instance, imagine a rubber band. When it is stretched, it resists the stretching and stores potential energy.
- The potential energy is directly proportional to the amount of stretch. The more the rubber band is stretched, the more potential energy it stores.

4. Elastic potential energy and Hooke's Law:
- Hooke's Law states that the force needed to compress or stretch an elastic object is directly proportional to the amount of deformation.
- Mathematically, this can be expressed as F = kx, where F is the force applied, k is the spring constant, and x is the displacement from the equilibrium position.
- The potential energy stored in the object is given by the equation PE = (1/2)kx^2, where PE is the elastic potential energy.
- This equation shows that the potential energy is directly proportional to the square of the displacement.

In conclusion, compressing or stretching a body allows it to store elastic potential energy. This energy is stored in the object's deformed state and can be released when the object returns to its original shape.

If the speed of an object doubles, its kinetic energy becomes
  • a)
    half
  • b)
    four times
  • c)
    one-fourth
  • d)
    double
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Doubling the speed of an object has a significant effect on its kinetic energy. The relationship between speed and kinetic energy is directly proportional, meaning that as the speed of an object increases, its kinetic energy also increases.

Understanding Kinetic Energy:
Before discussing the effect of doubling the speed on kinetic energy, it is important to understand what kinetic energy is. Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its motion. It is dependent on two factors: the mass of the object and its velocity (speed). The formula for calculating kinetic energy is:

Kinetic Energy = (1/2) * mass * velocity^2

Where:
- Kinetic Energy is measured in joules (J)
- Mass is measured in kilograms (kg)
- Velocity (speed) is measured in meters per second (m/s)

Effect of Doubling Speed:
When the speed of an object doubles, it means that the new speed is twice the original speed. Let's consider the initial speed as v and the final speed as 2v (twice the original speed).

Using the formula for kinetic energy, we can calculate the initial kinetic energy (KE1) and the final kinetic energy (KE2) as follows:

KE1 = (1/2) * mass * v^2
KE2 = (1/2) * mass * (2v)^2

Simplifying the equations:

KE1 = (1/2) * mass * v^2
KE2 = (1/2) * mass * 4v^2

We can see that the final kinetic energy (KE2) is four times the initial kinetic energy (KE1). In other words, doubling the speed of an object results in a four-fold increase in its kinetic energy.

Conclusion:
When the speed of an object doubles, its kinetic energy becomes four times greater than its initial kinetic energy. This is because kinetic energy is directly proportional to the square of the velocity. Thus, increasing the velocity by a factor of two results in an increase in kinetic energy by a factor of four.

What is the term used in science to define work as the product of force and displacement?
  • a)
    Energy
  • b)
    Power
  • c)
    Work
  • d)
    Motion
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Flembe Academy answered
In science, work is defined as the product of force and displacement. This relationship is expressed as Work = Force × Displacement.

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