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 For what angle between Force and Displacement will the work done be positive?
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Om Desai answered
  • If a force acting on a body has a component in the opposite direction of displacement, the work done is negative.
  • So when a body slides against a rough horizontal surface, its displacement is opposite to that of the force of friction. The work done by the friction is negative.

Work done by gravitational force on a man, in lifting a bucket out of the well by rope tied to the bucket is
  • a)
    negative
  • b)
    positive
  • c)
    zero
  • d)
    infinity
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Om Desai answered
When the man pulls the bucket outside the well the gravitational potential of the man + bucket system increases and hence the work done by the gravitational force is negative.

Time rate at which work is done by a force is
  • a)
    Power
  • b)
    Torque
  • c)
    Centrifugal Force
  • d)
    Acceleration
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Gaurav Kumar answered
We know that Work done, W = F.s
where F is force and s is displacement due to that force.
Thus rate of work done is: 
dW/dt = d(F.s)/dt
So as F is constant we get, 
dW/dt = F.d(s)/dt = F.v = P (Power)

There are two bodies X and Y with equal kinetic energy but different masses m and 4m respectively. The ratio of their linear momentum is-
  • a)
    1:2
  • b)
    4:1
  • c)
    1:√2
  • d)
    1:4
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Suresh Iyer answered
X and Y have equal kinetic energy but their masses are m and 4m respectively.
► 1/2 m1v12 = 1/2 m2v22  
► mv12 = 4m * v22  
► v1 : v2 = 2 : 1
Hence the ratio of their linear momentum is:
m1v1 : m2v2 = m * 2v : 4m * v = 1 : 2

By how much does kinetic energy increase if the momentum is increased by 20%?
  • a)
    55 %
  • b)
    20 %
  • c)
    44 %
  • d)
    60 %
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Hansa Sharma answered
The kinetic energy is given by: 
KE= p2/2m
So, ΔKE = 2pΔp​ / 2m = pΔp / m​
ΔKE / KE ​= (pΔp/m)​ * (2m/p2)​ = 2Δp / p
Since the momentum p increases by 20%, so the final momentum becomes 1.2p.
Hence, KEfinal​ = (1.2p)/ 2m​ = 1.44p2 / 2m​ = 1.44KE
So, % change in KE = 44%

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

 A machine gun fires 60 bullets per minute, with a velocity of 700 m/s. If each bullet has a mass of 50g, find the power developed by the gun.
  • a)
    1225 W
  • b)
    12250 W
  • c)
    122.5 W
  • d)
    122 W
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Tejas Verma answered
Each bullet will have KE = 1/2 * 0.05 * 700 * 700 = 12250 J
So for 60 bullets the energy given by machine in 60 second = 60 x 12250 J
Hence power developed = Energy / time =60 x12250/60 =12250W
Or power = 12.250 kW.

Which of the following is not conserved in inelastic collision?
  • a)
    momentum
  • b)
    kinetic energy
  • c)
    both momentum and kinetic energy
  • d)
    neither momentum nor kinetic energ
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rajesh Gupta answered
In an inelastic collision, the force of reformation is not equal to the force of deformation and thus some amount of energy is lost. But still as no external force acts upon the system momentum is still conserved.

Which of the following statement is not related to conservative force?
  • a)
    Work done in closed path is zero
  • b)
    Work done is recoverable
  • c)
    Path independent
  • d)
    Path dependent
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Krishna Iyer answered
A force is said to be conservative if the work done by or against the force on a body is independent of path followed by the body and depends only on initial and final positions.
Work done by or against the conservative force in moving a particle along a closed path is zero.

Which of the following is not a unit of energy?
  • a)
    newton meter
  • b)
    electron volt
  • c)
    joule/meter
  • d)
    kilowatt hour
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Gargey Dudhe answered
C is correct option because energy The joule ( symbol: J) is a derived unit of energy in the International System of Units. It is equal to the energy transferred to (or work done on) an object when a force of one newton acts on that object in the direction of its motion through a distance of one metre (1 newton metreor N⋅m). pls upvote and follow me.

When a ball is allowed to fall from a height of 20 m, 40% of its energy is lost due to impact. After one impact the ball will go up to a height of
  • a)
    12 m
  • b)
    15 m
  • c)
    8 m
  • d)
    10 m
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Lavanya Menon answered
Before the impact the KE was ½ x m x (2g x 20) = 20mg
And let say v be the velocity after impact and for height h, v2= 2gh
Thus KE = ½ mv2 = ½m2gh = ⅗ x 20mg
Thus we get mgh = 12mg
thus h = 12 m

 Frictional force is an example of
  • a)
    ectrostatic force
  • b)
    Non conservative force
  • c)
    conservative force
  • d)
    nuclear force
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Om Desai answered
The friction is the phenomena that defines that there is a resistance which is present there between the two surfaces. This friction is applied tangentially to the surfaces in contact. Thus the main thing is that the forces on both of the surfaces act tangential to each other.

Select the odd one out
  • a)
    Viscous force
  • b)
    Frictional force
  • c)
    Electrostatic force
  • d)
    Air-resistance
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Pranav Datta answered
The odd one out among the given options is option 'C', which represents the Electrostatic force.

**Viscous Force:**
- Viscous force refers to the resistance that a fluid (liquid or gas) exerts on an object moving through it.
- It is a type of frictional force that opposes the relative motion of the object and the fluid.
- Viscous force is responsible for phenomena like drag experienced by objects moving through a fluid medium.
- Examples of viscous force include the resistance experienced by a car moving through air or a boat moving through water.

**Frictional Force:**
- Frictional force is the force that opposes the motion or attempted motion of an object past another object with which it is in contact.
- It arises due to the roughness or irregularities present on the surfaces in contact.
- Frictional force plays a crucial role in our daily lives, such as walking, driving a car, or holding objects.
- It can be both advantageous (e.g., walking) and disadvantageous (e.g., wearing out of machine parts).

**Electrostatic Force:**
- Electrostatic force is the force of attraction or repulsion between charged objects.
- It arises due to the electric charge carried by the objects.
- Objects with the same charges repel each other, while objects with opposite charges attract each other.
- Electrostatic force is responsible for various phenomena such as the attraction of clothes after being dried in a dryer or the repulsion of two magnets.

**Air-Resistance:**
- Air resistance, also known as drag, is a force that opposes the motion of an object through the air.
- It is caused by the collision of air molecules with the object in motion.
- Air resistance depends on factors such as the shape and size of the object, the speed of motion, and the density of the air.
- It affects objects moving through the air, like a falling parachute or a moving car.

**Explanation:**
The odd one out is electrostatic force because it is the only option that does not involve the interaction between objects in motion or with a fluid medium. Electrostatic force is related to the interaction between charged objects, whereas the other three forces (viscous force, frictional force, and air resistance) are associated with the motion of objects through a medium (fluid or air).

A bomb of mass 4 kg explodes in air into two pieces of masses 3 kg and 1 kg. The smaller mass goes at a speed of 90 m/s. The total energy imparted to two fragments is.
  • a)
    2.4  kj
  • b)
    5.4 kj
  • c)
    5.9 kJ
  • d)
    3.8 kJ
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Raghav Bansal answered
By conservation of momentum we get the speed of the bigger part let say, v = 1 x90 / 3
Hence we get v = 30
Thus the total KE of the system after collision is ½ (3 X 900 + 1 X 8100)
Thus KE = ½ (10800) = 5400
Now  if we apply WET to the system, as no external force has acted upon it, we get
W = ΔKE
= 5400 - 0
= 5.4 kJ

For a conservative force, F is equal to
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Pooja Shah answered
Potential energy at a point is defined in terms the amount of work done, which is defined in terms of force and thus we get potential as an integral of force applied over some position x. Hence F(x) = -dU(x) / dx which is the differentiation of potential energy wrt position.

 If a force acts perpendicular to the direction of motion of a body, what is the amount of work done?
  • a)
    Infinity
  • b)
    Constant
  • c)
    Zero
  • d)
    sinθ
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Anjali Sharma answered
If a force acts perpendicular to the direction of a body, the amount of work done is zero because there is no displacement in the direction of a 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

Which physical quantity is conserved during both elastic and inelastic collision?
  • a)
    Kinetic energy
  • b)
    Potential energy
  • c)
    Linear momentum
  • d)
    Velocity
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Preeti Iyer answered
Kinetic energy is conserved in elastic collisions, whereas kinetic energy is converted into other forms of energy during an inelastic collision. In both types of collisions, momentum is conserved.

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.

A force which does not depend on the path taken to increase the potential energy is
  • a)
    Viscous force
  • b)
    Frictional force
  • c)
    Conservative force
  • d)
    Non - Conservative force
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohan Singh answered
Gravitational and electrical forces are conservative. Friction is non-conservative because the amount of work done by friction depends on the path. One can associate a potential energy with a conservative force but not with a non-conservative force.

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.

Work done by or against a conservative force in a round trip is
  • a)
    zero
  • b)
    minimum
  • c)
    maximum
  • d)
    may be maximum or zero
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Knowledge Hub answered
A conservative force is a force with the property that the total work done in moving a particle between two points is independent of the taken path. Equivalently, if a particle travels in a closed loop, the total work done (the sum of the force acting along the path multiplied by the displacement) by a conservative force is zero.

A particle of mass m moving with constant velocity v strikes another particle of same mass m but moving with the same velocity v in opposite direction stick together. The joint velocity after collision will be
  • a)
    zero
  • b)
    2v
  • c)
    v
  • d)
    v/2
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Concept:
  1. Momentum: momentum is the product of the mass and velocity of an object. It is a vector quantity, possessing a magnitude and a direction.
  2. The unit of momentum (P) is kg m/s.
  3. Dimension: [MLT-1]
  4. Law of conservation of Momentum: A conservation law stating that the total linear momentum of a closed system remains constant through time, regardless of other possible changes within the system.
  5. P= P2
  6. m1 v1 = m2 v2
  7. Where, P1 = initial momentum of system, P2 = final momentum of system, m1 = mass of first object, v1 = velocity of first object, m= mass of second object and v2 = velocity of second object.
Calculation:
Given:  m1 = m kg,  m2 = m kg,  u= v m/s,  u2 ​=  -v m/s
Let the common velocity of the combined body be V m/s
Mass of combined body      M = m + m = 2m
Applying conservation of momentum:          
mv1 + m2 v2 = M V
mv + (-mv) = 2mV
0 = 2mV
V = 0 m/s
Hence the correct answer will be zero (0) m/s.

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 100000 kg engine is moving up a slope of gradient 5o at a speed of 100 m/hr. The coefficient of friction between the engine and the rails is 0.1. If the engine has an efficiency of 4% for converting heat into work, find the amount of coal, the engine has to burn up in one hour. (Burning of 1 kg of coal yields 50000 J.)
  • a)
    4.577 Kg
  • b)
    8154 Kg
  • c)
    91.5 Kg
  • d)
    9154 Kg
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Given Data
- Mass of engine (m) = 100,000 kg
- Gradient (θ) = 5°
- Speed (v) = 100 m/hr = 100/3600 m/s = 0.02778 m/s
- Coefficient of friction (μ) = 0.1
- Efficiency (η) = 4% = 0.04
- Heat energy from 1 kg of coal = 50,000 J
Calculating Forces
- Weight of the engine (W):
W = m * g = 100,000 kg * 9.81 m/s² = 981,000 N
- Component of weight along the slope (W_slope):
W_slope = W * sin(θ) = 981,000 N * sin(5°) ≈ 85,757 N
- Normal force (N):
N = W * cos(θ) ≈ 981,000 N * cos(5°) ≈ 979,365 N
- Frictional force (F_friction):
F_friction = μ * N = 0.1 * 979,365 N ≈ 97,937 N
Total Force Required (F_total)
F_total = W_slope + F_friction ≈ 85,757 N + 97,937 N ≈ 183,694 N
Power Required
- Power (P):
P = F_total * v = 183,694 N * 0.02778 m/s ≈ 5,100 W
Energy Required in One Hour
- Energy (E) in one hour (3600 seconds):
E = P * t = 5,100 W * 3600 s ≈ 18,396,000 J
Coal Required
- Energy output from coal:
Energy from burning coal = mass * 50,000 J/kg
- Using efficiency:
Effective energy from coal = η * Energy from coal
Setting these equal:
18,396,000 J = 0.04 * (mass * 50,000 J)
Solving for mass:
mass = 18,396,000 J / (0.04 * 50,000 J) ≈ 9154 kg
Conclusion
The engine needs to burn approximately 9154 kg of coal in one hour to maintain its operation on the slope. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

A moving white hockey puck collides elastically with a stationary red hockey puck on a frictionless horizontal surface. No net external force acts on the two-puck system. Select all of the following statements that must be true for this elastic collision.
1. The kinetic energy of the white puck is conserved (same before and after the collision)
2. The linear momentum of the white puck is conserved.
3. The linear momentum of the two puck system is conserved.
  • a)
    1 and  3 only
  • b)
    1 and 2 only
  • c)
    3 only
  • d)
    1 only
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

  1. In an elastic collision, both kinetic energy and linear momentum are conserved
  2. The white puck is moving and collides with the stationary red puck. Therefore, the kinetic energy of the white puck before the collision is not necessarily conserved individually, but the total kinetic energy of the system (both pucks) is conserved
  3. The linear momentum of the white puck alone is not conserved because it is involved in the collision. However, the total linear momentum of the two-puck system is conserved since there are no external forces acting on it
  4. Based on the analysis:
    • Statement (1) is false because the kinetic energy of the white puck alone is not conserved
    • Statement (2) is false because the linear momentum of the white puck alone is not conserved
    • Statement (3) is true because the linear momentum of the two-puck system is conserved
Thus, the only statement that must be true is statement (3)

A body is slowly lowered on to a massive platform moving horizontally at a speed of 4 m/s. through what distance will the body slide relative to the platform? (The coefficient of friction is 0.2; g = 10 m/s2)
  • a)
    2 m
  • b)
    1 m
  • c)
    4 m
  • d)
    10 m
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Advait Joshi answered
Understanding the Problem
The body is being lowered onto a platform that is moving horizontally at a speed of 4 m/s. The coefficient of friction between the body and the platform is 0.2. We need to determine how far the body will slide relative to the platform.
Calculating the Forces
- The weight of the body (W) can be calculated using the equation:
W = m * g
Where g = 10 m/s².
- The frictional force (F_f) acting on the body is given by:
F_f = μ * N
Where μ is the coefficient of friction (0.2), and N is the normal force, which equals the weight of the body (W).
Setting Up the Equations
- The maximum frictional force before sliding occurs:
F_f = 0.2 * W = 0.2 * m * g
- The body will slide when the friction is overcome by the inertial force due to the platform's movement.
Determining the Distance
- The critical speed at which the body can remain at rest on the platform is determined by the maximum frictional force. If the platform moves at 4 m/s, we can calculate the distance (d) it will slide before coming to rest relative to the platform.
- Applying the equation of motion under constant acceleration for sliding:
d = (v^2)/(2 * a)
where v = initial relative speed (4 m/s) and a = deceleration due to friction.
- Deceleration (a) due to friction is:
a = F_f/m = μ * g = 0.2 * 10 = 2 m/s².
- Substituting the values:
d = (4^2)/(2 * 2) = 16/4 = 4 m.
Conclusion
The body will slide a distance of 4 meters relative to the platform before stopping, confirming that the correct answer is option 'C'.

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