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MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 1

On tripling the speed of motion of a body, the change in K.E. is:

Detailed Solution for MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 1

When the speed of a body is tripled, the change in kinetic energy (K.E.) can be calculated as follows:

 

MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 2

The moon revolves around the earth due to the gravitational force (F) of the earth on the moon. The work done by the gravitational force is (r = radius of the circular orbit of moon):

Detailed Solution for MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 2
  • The work done by the moon when it revolves around the earth is zero because here displacement of the moon and gravitational force of earth are perpendicular to each other.
  • Work done (W) = F x d x cosƟ. In the case of the revolution of the moon around the earth, Ɵ is 90°. Thus, W = F x d x cos90° = F x d x 0 = 0.
  • So, the work done by the moon when it revolves around the earth is Zero.
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MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 3

A body is moved through a distance of 3 m in the following different ways. In which case is the maximum work done?

Detailed Solution for MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 3

Work done = Mgh
Work will be maximum when the change in height is maximum, thus when it is lifted vertically upward.

MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 4

Two bodies of equal weight are kept at heights of h and 1.5 h, respectively. The ratio of their potential energies is:

Detailed Solution for MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 4

Potential energy is mathematically defined as, P.E = mgh
Potential energy of body 1 = P.E1 = mgh1 
Potential energy of body 2 = P.E2 = mgh2 
Since weight of two bodies are equal, therefore, P.E1 / P. E2 =  h / 1.5 h = 2:3 

MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 5

If a force of F newton moves a body with constant speed v, the power delivered by it is:

Detailed Solution for MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 5

Given: Velocity = v & Force = F
We know that work done is equal to the product of force and displacement.
W = F*d
Dividing by t on both sides then we get:
W/t = F*d/t
d/t = v ( Speed = Distance/ Time)
W/t = P (Power)
Therefore, P = F*v

MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 6

In the SI system, the unit of potential energy is:

Detailed Solution for MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 6

Potential energy is energy stored in matter. Joule is the SI unit of energy.

MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 7

A mass ‘m’ falls from a height ‘h’ any point on its path the total energy is:

Detailed Solution for MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 7
  • Energy at start will be = Potential Energy = mgh
  • According to the law of conservation of energy, it's total energy will be the same at all points i.e. = mgh.
MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 8

Newton-metre is the unit of:

Detailed Solution for MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 8

Work = Force * Displacement (N-m)

MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 9

If the bulbs of 60 W and 40 W are connected in series to a 220 V source the bulb which glows brighter is:

Detailed Solution for MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 9
  • Two bulbs of 40 W and 60 W are connected in series to an external potential difference. 
  •  When two bulbs are connected in series, the current I will be the same. But the resistance varies. Higher the resistance brighter the glowing. 
  • P = V2 / R
    ⇒ P, R are inversely proportional to each other. 
    Hence, P40 < P60
    ⇒ R40 > R60
  • So, the resistance of 40 W bulb is higher than the 60 W bulb. So 40 W bulb will dissipate more power and glow brighter.
MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 10

A porter with a suitcase on his head is climbing up a flight of stairs with a uniform speed. The work done by the ‘weight of the suitcase’ on the suitcase is:

Detailed Solution for MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 10

Force and displacement are in the same direction. 
So, the work done is positive.

MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 11

A boy holds a mass on his stretched hand. Then:

Detailed Solution for MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 11
Explanation:
When a boy holds a mass on his stretched hand, several factors come into play. Let's analyze the options given to determine the correct answer:
A: Work done against gravity is zero.
- This statement is not true because the boy is holding the mass against the force of gravity. Work is being done against gravity to keep the mass elevated, so the work done against gravity is not zero.
B: Muscular energy is used.
- This statement is true. To hold the mass on his stretched hand, the boy needs to exert force using his muscles. This requires the use of muscular energy.
C: Both (a) and (b)
- This option is the correct answer. Both statements (a) and (b) are true. Work is being done against gravity, and muscular energy is used to hold the mass.
D: Neither (a) nor (b)
- This option is incorrect because both statements (a) and (b) are true.
In conclusion, when a boy holds a mass on his stretched hand, work is done against gravity, and muscular energy is used. Therefore, the correct answer is option C: Both (a) and (b).
MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 12

Two bodies of unequal masses are dropped from a cliff. At any instant, they have equal:

Detailed Solution for MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 12

They will have the same acceleration due to gravity because it is independent of mass. 

MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 13

Two masses m and 2m are dropped from a certain height ‘h’. Then on reaching the ground:

Detailed Solution for MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 13
  • Since the free-falling acceleration is not dependent on mass, the final velocities of both masses are the same.
    The kinetic energy = KE = mv2/2
  • Hence, the kinetic energy of the heavier mass will be more.
MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 14

In the case of negative work, the angle between the force and displacement is:

Detailed Solution for MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 14
  • 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
MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 15

One unit of electricity is consumed by,
A: P = 40 W bulb used for t = 25 hours
B: P = 20 W bulb used for t = 50 hours
Both A and B are true as, energy E in kWh is best related as:

Detailed Solution for MCQ : Work And Energy - 2 - Question 15
  • In the given question, P is given in Watt and we have to calculate E in kWh. So,  we have to convert watt into kW. For this, we divide Pt by 1000.
  • Therefore, E = Pt / 1000  is the correct answer.
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