Question 1:A particle of unit mass is moving on a plane. Its trajectory, in polar coordinates, is given by r(t) = t2, θ(t), where f is time. The kinetic energy of the particle at time t = 2 is
[2017]
Explanation
r = t 2 θ = t x = r cos θ = t2cos t y = r sin θ = t2 sin t at t = 2 u = 4 cos 2 – 4 si n 2 = – 5.301 = 2t sin t + t2 cos t at t = 2 v = 4 sin 2 + 4 cos 2 = 1.972 = 1/2 x 1 x 5.6562 = 15.99
Question 2:An annular disc has a mass m, inner radius R and outer radius 2R. The disc rolls on a flat surface without slipping. If the velocity of the center of mass is v, the kinetic energy of the disc is
[2014,Set-3]
Explanation
I = 5mr2/2 K.E. = (K.E.) translation + (K.E.) Rotation = 1/2mv2 + 1/2 Iω2 where V = 2 R ω ⇒ ω = V/2R ∴ K.E 1/2 mV2 + 5mV2/16 K.F = 13mV2/16
Question 3:A stone with mass of 0.1 kg is catapulted as shown in the figure. The total force Fx (in N) exerted by the rubber band as a function of distance x (in m) is given by Fx = 300x2. If the store is displaced by 0.1 m from the un-stretched position (x = 0) of the rubber band, the energy stored in the rubber band is
[2011]
Explanation
Energy stored in the bar = Work done by the stone = 300 x3/3 = 100 x 0.13 = 0.1J
Question 4:An elevator (lift) consists of the elevator cage and a counter weight, of mass m Chain each. The cage and the counter weight are connected by chain that passes over a Cage pulley. The pulley is coupled Counter weight to a motor. It is desired that the elevator should have a maximum stopping time of seconds from a peak speed v. If the inertias of the pulley and the chain are neglected, the minimum power that the motor must have is
[2005]
Explanation
Power = dW/dt (rate of doing work or rate of change of K.E. energy of the system) Initial Kinetic energy of the system = 1/2 mv2 + 1/2 mv2 = mv2 Final Kinetic energy = 0 Time duration it occurs = t ⇒ Power = mv2/t
Question 5:An ejector mechanism consists of a helical compression spring having a spring constant of K = 981 × 103 N/m. It is pre-compressed by 100 mm from its free state. If it is used to eject a mass of 100 kg held on it, the mass will move up through a distance of
[2004]
Explanation
From the conservation of energy after precompression, Initial energy = Final energy or 1/2k(0.1)2 = 1/2kx2 + mg(x + 0.1) or k(0.1)2 = kx2 + 2mg (x + 0.1) or 981 × 103 × 10-2 = 981 × 103 × x2 + 2 × 100 × 9.81(x + 0.1) or 100x2 + 2x – 0.8 = 0 Taking + ve sign, x = 100 mm
Question 6:Two disc A and B with identical mass (m) and radius (R) are initially at rest. They roll down from the top of identical inclined planes without slipping. Disc A has all of its mass concentrated at the rim, while Disc B has its mass uniformly distributed. At the bottom of the plane, the ratio of velocity of the center of disc A to the velocity of the center of disc B is
Explanation
Disc A → I = mR2 + mR2 = 2mR2 Disc B → I = mR2/2 + mR2 = 3/2 mR2
Question 7:A system of particles in motion has mass center G as shown in the figure. The particle i has mass mi and its position with respect to a fixed point O is given by the position vector ri The position of the particle with respect to G is given by the vector pi, The time rate of change of the angular momentum of the system of particles about G is (The quantity pi indicates second derivative of pi with respect to time and likewise for ri).
Question 8:A point mass having mass M is moving with a velocity V at an angle q to the wall as shown in the figure. The mass undergoes a perfectly elastic collision with the smooth wall and rebounds. The total change (final minus initial) in the momentum of the mass is
Explanation
Question 9:A point mass M is released from rest and slides down a spherical bowl of radius R from a height H as shown in the figure below. The surface of the bowl is smooth (no friction). The velocity of the mass at the bottom of the bowl is
[2016,Set-1]
Explanation
Loss in potential energy = Gain in kinetic energy Mgh = 1/2 MV2 V =
Question 10:A mass m1 of 100 kg travelling with a uniform velocity of 5 m/s along a line collides with a stationary mass m2 of 1000 kg. After the collision, both the masses travel together with the same velocity. The coefficient of restitution is
[2014,Set-3]
Explanation
Coefficient of restitution = Relative speed after collision/Relative speed before collision = 0
Question 11:A single degree of freedom system having mass 1 kg and stiffness 10 kN/m initially at rest is subjected to an impulse force of magnitude 5 kN for 10–4 seconds. The amplitude in mm of the resulting free vibration is
[2013]
Explanation
At t = 0, mass is at rest, F = 5 kN for 10–4 seconds & amplitude = x F = m x dv x dt F(t2 – t1) = m × (v2 – v1) 5 × 10–3 × 10–4 = 1 × (v2 – 0) 0.5 m/s = v2 = 1/2kx2
Question 12:During inelastic collision of two particles, which one of the following is conserved?
[2007]
Explanation
Linear momentum and Kinetic Energy is conserved in elastic collision and in inelastic collision Kinetic Energy (heat, sound etc.) is conserved.
Question 13:A ball of mass 3 kg moving with a velocity of 4 m/ s undergoes a perfectly-elastic directcentral impact with a stationary ball of mass m. After the impact is over, the kinetic energy of the 3 kg ball is 6 J. The possible value(s) of m is/are
[2019,Set-2]
Explanation
Conservation of linear momentum, m1u1 + m2u2 = m1v1 + m2v2 ⇒ u2 = 0 3 x 4 = 3 x v1 + mv2 ...(i) Coefficient of restitution , e = 1 for perfectly elastic collision, v2 - v1 = (u1 - u2) ⇒ v2 - v1 = u1 = 4 ⇒ v2 - v1 = 4 ...(ii) Conservation of energy, ⇒ (24 - 6)2 = ⇒ = 36 ...(iii) ∵ v1 = v2 - 4 Putting in equation (i) ⇒ 12 = 3v2 - 12 + mv2 ⇒ v2(3 + m ) = 24 ...(iv) Putting in equation (iii), ⇒ (3 + m)2 = 16m ⇒ 9 + m2 + 6m – 16m = 0 ⇒ m2 – 10m + 9 = 0 ⇒ m2 – 9m – m + 9 = 0 (m – 9)(m – 1) = 0 m = 1, 9 k g
Question 14:The coefficient of restitution of a perfectly plastic impact is
[2011]
Explanation
For perfectly plastic impact, Coefficient of restitution = Relative velocity of separation/Relative velocity of approach = 0
Question 15:A 1 kg mass of clay, moving with a velocity of 10 m/s, strikes a stationary wheel and sticks to it. The solid wheel has a mass of 20 kg and a radius of 1 m. Assuming that the wheel is set into pure rolling motion, the angular velocity of the wheel immediately after the impact is approximately
Explanation
Taking both clay & wheel as system Li = Lf (about A)
Li = mvr = 1×10×1=10 Lf = mvcmr + Iω = 20 x rω x r + m2ω/2 = 20ω + 10ω Lf = 30ω Li = Lf 10 = 30ω ω = 1/3 rad/sec
Question 16:A bullet of mass m travels at a very high velocity V (as shown in the figure) and gets embedded inside the block of mass M initially at rest on a rough horizontal floor. The block with the bullet is seen to move a distance 's' along the floor. Assuming m to be the coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the floor and g the acceleration due to gravity. What is the velocity V of the bullet?
[2003]
Explanation
Let, m = mass of the bullet v = velocity of bullet M = mass of the block u = final velocity of system (block + bullet) From conservation of linear momentum mv = (M + m)u ⇒ u = mv/ m + M For horizontal equilibrium of body (M + m)g = N Fr = Frictional force = μN = u(M + m)g Frictional retardation = = -μg (–ve sign shows that acceleration is opposite to motion) Let vf = final velocity of system = 0 = u2 + 2as u2 + 2as = 0 u2 – 2mgs = 0 From equation (i)
Question 17:A ball A of mass m falls under gravity from a height h and strikes another ball B of mass m which is supported at rest on a spring of stiffness k. Assume perfect elastic impact. Immediately after the impact
[1996]
Explanation
In a perfectly elastic collision between equal masses of two bodies, velocities exchange on impact. Velocity just before impect = Velocity immediately after impact. Before Impact VA = VB = 0
After Impact VA = 0 VB =
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