1.

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What does the speedometer of a car indicate? (5x1=5)

2. Name any two quantities which have same dimensions.

3. Suggest a situation where the body has zero velocity and non zero
acceleration.

4. What are the SI units of Average velocity and instantaneous velocity?

5. A car travelling at 36 Km/her applies breaks to reduce its speed to
18Km/hr in 2 seconds. Find

the acceleration and retardation

6. Check the correctness of the equations (a) y=a sin t2

7. The masses of two bodies are measured as m1= 20.1 Kg and m2=0.2
Kg. Find the difference

between m1 and m2.

8. Describe the parallax method to measure the distance from a planet to
earth.

9. The velocity of a particle depends upon t according to the equation v=a
+bt+ c/(d+t) Write the

dimensions of a b c and d

10. What are fundamental and derived quantities Write one example each.

11. The resistance R=V/I where V=(100+_ 5 volt and I= 100.2A Find the
percentage error in R.

12. What is uniform motion? Give the equation for velocity in uniform
motion.

13. What is meant by significant figures? Write the number of significant
figures in (a) 1.0908 (b)

0.0062 (c) 0.4578 (d) 6291

14. Discuss he motion of an object under free fall and draw (a) acceleration
time graph (b) velocity

time graph and position time graph for such a motion.

15. A particle experiences constant acceleration for 20 s after starting from
rest. If it travels a

distance s1 ibn the first 10 s and distance s 2 in the next 10 second find the
relation between s1

and s2. (5x3=15)

16. Derive the equations for uniformly accelerated motion by graphical
method. (2x5=10)

17. Derive an expression for the frequency of oscillation of a string which
may depend upon the

tension T, mass per unit length m and length l. given that the constant of
proportionality is k

(2) = u+ (2n-1) (5x2=10)
WORK POWER ENERGY QUESTIONS & ANSWERS FOR CLASS XI
CBSE
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One mark questions with answers
Q1. If a body of mass 2kg. is at restand is hit by a mass of 4kg. moving with 3m/s, find fraction of the momentumretained by the
moving body assuming the collision to be elastic and head-on.
Ans1. If n = m2/m1
(n - 1)/(1 + n) is the fraction of the momentum retained by the moving body so
(n - 1)/(1 + n) = (2 - 1)/(1 + 2) = 1/3.
Q2. If mass of the moving body ismuch greater than the mass of the body at rest than what is the approximatevilocity of the
moving body after head-on collision?
Ans2. When the moving mass is muchgreater than the mass at rest then after the collision the heavier mass keepson moving
with the same velocity and in the same direction.
Q3. At what point the potentialenergy of a body is taken to be zero?
Ans3. The potential energy of the bodyat the surface of the earth is taken to be zero (Potential energy = mgh, whereh is the
height of the body from the surface.).
Q4. Does the work done on a body by aforce depend upon the path followed by it?
Ans4. May or may not be. If the force isconservative then it does not depend but if it is non-conservative (friction)then it depends.
Q5. If a body hits the ground from aheight h1 and rebounds to a height h2 after havinginelastic collision with the ground then what
is the coefficient ofrestitution?
Ans5. e = (h
2
/h
1
)
Q6. A body hits the ground with 50m/s velocity and has inelastic collision with the ground then with whatvelocity it will rebound if
the coefficient of restitution is 0.2.
Ans6. Coefficient of restitution, e = v2/v1where v1 is the velocity with which the body hits the ground and v2is the velocity of
rebound.
e = 0.2 = v2/50, so v2 = 10 m/sec.
Q7. A body at rest explodes in threefragments. Is it possible that two equal parts move in mutually perpendiculardirections with the
same velocity and third mass moves midway between the two?
Ans7. No, it is not possible becausemomentum before the explosion is zero and after it also the momentum must bethe same. In
the given situation the third particle must go in a directionopposite to the resultant of first two parts.
Q8. If the speed of a moving vehicleis increased by 200% then how much should be the change in the retarding forceto stop the
vehicle over half the previous distance?
Ans8. (1/2)mv
2
= F.S where Fis the retarding force and S is the distance over which the vehicle comes torest. When 'v' is
increased by 200% then K.E. increases by 800%. As S is halvedthen F should be made 16 times.
Q9. If 20 Joules of work is done in compressinga spring from 0 cm to 6 cm then find the work done in compressing the same
from3cm to 6 cm.
Ans9. W.D = (1/2) K(x2
2
- x1
2
). This is the work done when the spring iscompressed from x1 to x2.
20 = (1/2)K (36 - 0)
W = (1/2)K (36 - 9)
Solving the above equations we get W = 15 J.


Two mark questions with answers
Q1. A ball is dropped from rest at aheight of 20m. If it loses 30% of its kinetic energy on striking the ground,what is the height to
which it bounces? How do you account for this loss inkinetic energy?
Ans1. Suppose the ball acquires avelocity 'v' after falling through a height of 20m.
Because the ball is dropped from rest, hence u = 0.
Hence, v
2
= u
2
+ 2as
= 0 + (2 x 10 x 20) = 400
So, v = 20 m/s
Kinetic energy of the ball just before hiting the ground
= (1/2)mv
2
= (1/2)m(400) = 200m Joule
Because the ball loses 30% of the kinetic energy on striking the ground, hencekinetic energy retained by the ball after striking the
ground = 70% of 200m J
= 140m J
The energy loss is due to the inelastic collision with the ground.
Q2. Why is no energy being consumedin planetary motion.
Ans2. A planet is a heavenly body whichrevolves round the star (the sun). The force which is responsible for circularmotion, is
called centripetal force. The direction of the centripetal force isalways towards the centre. Thus, the angle between force F and
displacement Sis = 90
o
at every point.Work done in moving planet, W = F.S = FSCosq = FS Cos90
o
.So, W = 0.
Hence,no energyis being consumed in planetary motion.

Q3. How will you justify thathydro-electric power plant is an illustration of law of conservation of energy?
Ans3. A hydroelectric power-plant isused in generating electric energy (Power).The potential energy of water storedat a height is
converted into K.E. when water is made to rush down. This fallof water is used to rotate the turbine and the coil and armature of
generatoris rotated and electricity is produced . Thus, the K.E. of the fall of water isconverted into electrical form of energy. Hence
the hydroelectric power-plantis an example of law of conservation of energy.
Q4. If a body is dropped from aheight of 40m then after 3 inelastic collisions with the ground to which heightthe body will rise?
(given: Coefficient of restitution = 0.5)
Ans4. If the body is dropped from aheight of 'H' and 'e' is the coefficient of restitution then after 'n'inelastic collisions with the
ground the body rises to a height 'h' given by
h = H.e
2n
.
h = 40 x (1/2)
2 x 3
= 40 x (1/2
6
) = 40/64 = 0.625 m
Q5. A truck and a car are moving withthe same K.E. on a straight line road. If their engines are made off at thesame time, which
one of them will stop at a lesser distance.
Ans5. Given : (1/2)m1v1
2
= (1/2)m2v2
2
.............(i)
If force of brakes be the same then m1a1 = m2a2..........(ii)
If truck stops over a distance S1 then v1
2
=2a1S1 ........(iii)
If car stops over a distance S2 then v2
2
= 2a2S2.........(iv)
From (i) and (ii)
(1/2)m1v1
2
= (1/2)m2v2
2
...........(v)
From (ii) and (v)
v1
2
/a1 = v2
2
/a2............(vi)
From (iii), (iv) and (vi)
2a1S1/a1 = 2a2S2/a2.
S1 = S2
Hence distances covered S1 and S2 are equal.
Q6. The power of a pump motor is 4KW. How much water in kg/minute can it raise a height of 20m? (g = 10 m/s
2
)
Ans6. Given power of motor P = 4KW =4000 W
If mass of water raised in one second = m kg.
Total work done in lifting water,W = mgh
Power P = W/t, but t = 1 minute = 60 sec.
4000 = mgh/60
4000 = (m x 10 x 20)/60
m = 1200 kg.
Q7. A rod of length 3m is suspendedvertically from a fixed point. It is given an angular displacement of 60
o
in the vertical plane. If
its mass per unit length is 2 kg then find the workdone?
Ans7. Let 'm' be the mass of the rod and'l' be its length then
m = 2 x 3 = 6 kg
If the rod is displaced through an angle then the work done on it, W = mg(l/2)(1 - Cos).
The effective length of the rod is taken to be (l/2) because in uniformdistribution of mass
the centre of mass is at the geometric centre so
W = 6 x 10 x (3/2)(1 - Cos60) =45 J.


Three mark questions with answers
Q1. When a mass m2is at rest and mass m1 moving with velocity u1 hits itelastically, show that the fraction of the momentum
transferred to the mass atrest is 2n/(1 + n) where n is ratio of the masses.
Ans1. v1 = (m1 -m2)u1/(m1 + m2).
v2 = 2m1u1/(m1 + m2).
This is from the theory of conservation of momentum.
Momentum of the mass m2 after collision,
P2 = m2v2 = (2m1m2u1)/(m1+ m2)
Fraction of momentum transferred to m2.
= (2m1m2u1)/(m1 + m2)m1u1= 2m2/(m1 + m2)
= 2n/(1 + n) ....[because m2/m1 = n]
Q2. Is it possible for work to bepositive negative or zero? "Explain with example.
Ans2. Work is a scalar quantity which isgiven by the scalar product of the force applied F and the displacement S movedby
body i.e.
W = F.S,
W = FS Cos ..........(1).
If = 0. The work is maximum.
It remains +ve for the angle between 0
o
to 90
o


or, lying between 270
o
and360
o
i.e., if the displacement is in a directionoppisite to which the force is applied.

Thus work is +ve if Cos is +ve. The work done will be -veif Cos is -ve i.e. q lies between 90
o
to 270
o
.
If = 90
o
then Cos 90
o
= 0.
Hence work done W = FS Cos 90
o
= 0.
Thus, W may be +ve, -ve or zero
Q3. The bob of a simple pendulum isreleased from a horizontal position. If the length of the pendulum is 2m, whatis the speed with
which the bob arrives at the lowermost point? Given that itdissipates 10% of its initial energy against air resistance?
Ans3. Gravitational potential energy atthe highest position
= mg x 2 Joules = 2mg Joules
Kinetic energy at lowest position
= Potential energy at the highest position - the energy dissipitated againstair resistance or friction
= [mg x 2 - (10/100) x mg x2] Joule
= mg x 18/10 J
(1/2)mv
2
= mg x18/10
or, v = 1.9 ms
-1
.
Q4. Give the various gravitationalunits of work. Give their relations also.
Ans4. We know that the physical workdone is given by
W = FS
(1) In S.I system,
If F = 1 kg weight or 1 kg force and S = 1m then,
W = (1 kg wt)(1m) = 1 kg m ...............(i).
Hence, one kgm is the gravitational unit of work in S.I (M.K.S) system and isdefined as the amount of work done if 1 kg force
displaces a body through 1m inthe direction of the applied force.
(2) In C.G.S system,
F = 1 gmwt and S = 1cm,
W = (1 gm wt) (1 cm) = 1 gm cm ..................(ii).
Hence, one gm cm is the gravitational unit of work and is defined as the amountof work done, if 1 gm force displaces a body through
1 cm in the direction ofthe applied force.
1 gm cm = 980 ergs.
NOTE: 1 kg m = 9.8 Joules.
Q5. What is 1 e.v (electron volt)?Give its values in Joules. Give values of 1 MeV and 1 BeV also.
Ans5. One electron volt is the unit ofenergy in Atomic and Nuclear Physics.
One electron volt is the energy acquired by one elctron in moving it betweentwo point having a P.D of 1V.
Thus, 1eV = (1.6 x 10
-19
) C x1J/C = 1.6 x 10
-19
Joules.
NOTE: The other practical units used are
1 Million electron volt = 1 MeV = 10
6
eV, 1 MeV = 10
6
x1.6 x 10
-19
J, 1 MeV = 1.6 x10
-13
Joules and
1 Billion eV = 10
9
eV, 1 BeV = 1.6 x 10
-10
joules.
Q6. When water is flowing through apipe then its velocity changes by 5%, find the change in the power of water?
Ans6. Power = Force xVelocity = Rate of change of momentum x velocity ={(mass/time) xvelocity} xvelocity = {(adv) x v} x v
=adv
3
where 'a' is area of cross section, 'd' is the density of waterand 'v' is the velocity of flow of water.
Therefore, Power of water is directly proportional to the cube of velocity ofwater so let P = Kv
3
(k is a constant and is equal to
'ad'.)Taking log on both sides
log P = 3log v + log k
Differentiating on both sides
P/P = 3.Dv/v
percentage change in power, P/P x100 = 3 x 5%
= 15%.
Q7. The kinetic energy of rushing outwater from a dam is used in rotating a turbine. The pipe through which water isrushing is 2.4
meters and its speed is 12 m/sec. Assuming that whole of kineticenergy of the water is used in rotating the turbine, calculate the
currentproduced if efficiency of the dynamo is 60% and the station transmits power at240 kV. Density of water = 10
3
kg/m
3
.
Ans7. Given that
r = radius of pipe = 1.2m, average speed of water v = 12 m/s
V = 240 kV = 240 x 10
3
volt, density ofwater p = 10
3
kg/m
3
.
Now, kinetic energy of rushing water per second i.e.
Power P = (1/2)(mass flowing per sec) x v
2

= (1/2)r
2
(l/t) rv
2

= (1/2)r
2
rv
3

= (1/2) x 3.14 x (1.2)
2
x 10
3
x (12)
3
watt
= 3.9 x 10
6
watt
Current in the transmissioncables
current = output power/voltage
= (60% of power P)/(240 x 1000)
= [(60/100) x 3.9 x 10
6
]/(240x 1000) = 9.75 amp.


Five mark questions with answers
Q1. A vehicle of mass m isaccelerated from rest when a constant power P is supplied by its engine; showthat :
(a) The velocity is given as a function of time by
v = (2Pt/m)
1/2

(b) The position is given as a function of time by
s = (8P/9m)
1/2
t
3/2
.
(c) What is the shape of the graph between velocity and mass of the vehicle ifother factors remain same?
(d) What is the shape of the graph between displacement and power?
Ans1. (a) Given that Power = Fv = P =constant
i.e., m x (dv/dt) x v =P [as F = ma = m x (dv/dt)]
After rearranging and integrating on both sides
v dv = (P/m) x dt
(v
2
/2) = (P/m) x t + C
1

Now as initially the body is at rest, i.e., v = 0 at t = 0, so C
1
= 0.
v = (2Pt/m)
1/2
............(1)
(b) By definition v = (ds/dt),
Using eq (1) above,
ds/dt = (2Pt/m)
1/2

On integration we get
ds = (2Pt/m)
1/2
dt
s = (2P/m)
1/2
x (2/3) xt
3/2
+ C
2
.
Now, as at t = 0, s = 0, so, C
2
= 0
s = (8P/9m)
1/2
t
3/2
.
(c)

(d)

Q2. A simple pendulum of mass m and lengthl swings back and forth up to a maximum angle
0
with the vertical. When
at an angle , what is its (a) potential energy, (b) kinetic energy, (c) speed, and(d) tension?
Ans2.

Taking the reference level at the lowest point R, we have
h
P
= l - l cos
0
= l(1 - cos q
0
)
h
Q
= l - l cos = l(1 - cos q)
So (a) potential energy at Q relative to R will be
PE = mgh
Q

PE = mgl(1 - cos ) .........(a)
(b) PE at P = mgh
P
= mgl(1 - cos
0
)
KE at P = 1/2 x mv
2
= 0
so, total mechanical energy at P = mgl(1 - cos
0
) .......(i)
Now, if K
Q
is the KE at Q,
then using eq. (i)
mechanical energy at Q = K
Q
+ mgl(1 - cos q) ..........(ii)
But by conservation of mechanical energy between P and Q
K
Q
+ mgl(1 - cos ) = mgl(1 -cos
0
)
i.e., K
Q
= mgl(cos - cos
0
) ........(b)
(c) If v is the speed at point Q, from eq. (b)
1/2 x mv
2
= mgl(cos q - cos
0
)
i.e., v = .
(d) If 'E' is the energy at , then itis equal to mgl(1 - Cos) + (1/2)mv
2
.
Since the energy remains constant throughout, E = E
o
.
mgl(1 - Cos) + (1/2)mv
2
= mgl(1 -Cos
o
)
or mv
2
= 2mgl(Cos - Cosq
o
)
Therefore, tension 'T' at would begiven by
T = mv
2
/l + mgCos = mg Cosq + 2mg(Cos- Cos
o
)
or T = 3mgCos - 2 mgCosq
o
.

Q3.What do youmean by work in the language of physics? Give its absolute and
gravitationalunits. Give two illustrations of zero work, negative work and positive work.

Ans.(Try yourself).

Q4.How will youfind work done by a variable force mathematically and graphically?

Ans.(Try yourself).

Q5.What do youmean by conservative and non-conservative forces? Give their
importantproperties.

Ans.(Try yourself).

Q6.What do youmean by gravitational potential energy? Show that gravitational
potentialenergy is independent of the path followed.

Ans.(Try yourself).

Q7.If a body iskept on the top of a rough inclined plane, find the expression for
(i) work done in bringing it down to the bottom of the plane with constantvelocity
(ii) work done in moving it up the plane with constant acceleration
(iii) work done in moving it down the plane with constant acceleration.

Ans.(Try yourself).

Solved examples

Question 1. A body fall from height H.if t
1
is time taken for covering first half height and
t
2
be time taken for second half.Which of these relation is true for t
1
and t
2

a. t
1
> t
2

b. t
1
< t
2

c t
1
=t
2

d Depends on the mass of the body

Solution 1.
Let H be the height
then
First Half
H/2=(1/2)gt
1
2
----(1)
or
(1/2)gt
1
2
=H/2
Also v=gt
1


Second Half
H/2=vt
2
+(1/2)gt
2
2

or
(H/2)=gt
1
t
2
+(1/2)gt
2
2

or
(1/2)gt
2
2
=(H/2)-gt
1
t
2
---(2)

From 1 and 2
(1/2)gt
2
2
=(1/2)gt
1
2
-gt
1
t
2

t
2
2
+2t
1
t
2
-t
1
2
=0

or t
2
=[-2t
1
+(4t
1
t
2
+4t
1
t
2
)]/2
or t
2
=[-2t
1
+2t
1
8]/2
t
2
=.44t
1


so t
1
> t
2


Hence a is correct


Question 2. Which of these is true of a conservative force?
a. Workdone between two points is independent of the path
b. Workdone in a closed loop is zero
c. if the workdone by the conservative is positive,its potential energy increases
d. None of the these

Solution 2. For a conservative force
Workdone between two points is independent of the path
Workdone in a closed loop is zero
And -W=U
f
-U
i

So for positive work potential energy decreases
So a and b are correct


Question 3. A simple pendulum consists of a mass attached to a light string l. if the
system is oscillating through small angles which of the following is true
a.The freqiency is independent of the acceleration due to gravity g
b.The period depends on the amplitude of the ocsillation
c.the period is independent of mass m
d. the period is independent of lenght l

Solution 3.Frequency =2(l/g)

So it is independent of the mass



Question 4. A body of mass m is dropped from a certain height.it has velocity v
1
when it
is at a height h
1
above the ground.it has velocity v
2
when it is at a height h
2
above the
ground.which of the following is true
a.v
1
2
-v
2
2
=2g(h
1
-h
2
)
b.v
1
2
-v
2
2
=2g(h
2
-h
1
)
c. v
1
-v
2
=2g(h
2
-h
1
)
d. v
1
-v
2
=2g(h
1
-h
2
)

Solution 4
Total Energy at height h
1

=(1/2)mv
1
2
+2gh
1


Total energy at height h
2

=(1/2)mv
2
2
+2gh
2


Since we know that total energy remains constant during a free fall
Total Energy at height h
1
=Total energy at height h
2

or (1/2)mv
1
2
+2gh
1
=(1/2)mv
2
2
+2gh
2

or v
1
2
-v
2
2
=2g(h
2
-h
1
)


Question 5.A pendulum has a length l.Its bob is pulled aside from its equilibrium
position through any angle and then released.The speed of the bob when its passes
through it equalibrium position
a.&radic:2gl
b. &radic:2gl(1-cos)
c.&radic:2glcos
d.&radic:2gl(1-sin

Solution 5 As shown in fgure,the height attained by the bob when the string subtends
an angle is
h=l-lcos
or h=l(1-cos)
So potential energy at this point is given by
=mgh=mgl(1-cos)

When the bob passes through equilibrium position,this potential energy is converted into
kinectic energy
if v be the velocity of the bob the KE=(1/2)mv
2


Now (1/2)mv
2
=mgl(1-cos)
or v=radic:2gl(1-cos)


Question 6.A delivery boy wishes to launch a 2.0 kg package up an inclined plane with
sufficent speed to reach the top of the incline.The plane is 3 mlong and is inclined at
20.Coefficent of friction between the package and the inclined plane is .40. what
minimum intial KE must the boy suply to the package given as sin20=.342 cos20=.940
a 40 J
b. 42.2 J
c. 42.6 J
d. 45 J

Solution 6
If the package travels the entire length s of the incline ,the frictional force will perform
work -Ns where is coefficient of friction and N is normal reaction.
Let h be the height of the incline plane then the gravtational potential energy of the
package will increase by mgh.

Now let assume v speed be given to the package so as to reach the top
Then kinectic energy at the intial point=(1/2)mv
2

Now applying work energy thoerm
K.E
f
-K.E
i
=Workdone by the gravitational force + workdone done by the frictional force
Now since K.E
f
=0
Also Workdone by the gravitational force=-(change in gravitational potential energy)=-
mgh

Therefore
-(1/2)mv
2
=-mgh-Ns
or (1/2)mv
2
=mgh+Ns

Now s=3
N=mgcos
h=ssin

Substituting all the values
(1/2)mv
2
=42.2J


Question 7.Chosse the correct option
a.if Workdone by the conservative force is positive then Potential energy decreases
b. Rate of change of momentum of many particles system is proportional to net external
force on the system
c.The workdone by the conservative force in closed loop is zero
d. None of the above

Solution 7-
The workdone by a conservative force is equal to the negative of the potential
energy.When the wokdone is positive ,the potential energy decreases.
The rate of change of total momentum of a many -particle system is proportional to the
net force external to the system ;the internal forces between particles cannot change
the momentum of the system.The workdone by the conservative system is zero in
closed loop
Hence a,b,c are correct
Question 8.The potential energy of a certain particle is given by
U=20x
2
+35z
3
.Find the vector force on it
a. -40xi-105z
2
k
b. 40xi-105z
2
k
c.-10xi-105z
2
k
d 40xi+105z
2
k

Solution 8.
U=20x
2
+35z
3

F=-(/x)i--(/y)j--(/z)k
or
F=-40xi-105z
2
k

Matrix Match type

Question 9.
Column I
a. Frictional force
b. Gravitational force
c. Electrical force
d Viscous force

Column II
P. Workdone by the force in closed loop is zero
Q. Workdone by the force in closed loop is not zero

Solution 9
Frictional force is non conservative force
Gravitational force is conservative force
Electrical force is conservative force
Viscous force is non conservative force

And for conservative force, Workdone by the force in closed loop is zero
And for non conservative force,Workdone by the force in closed loop is not zero




Question 10.Which of the following is noninertial frame of refrence
a. A train which speeding Up
b. A train with constant speed
c. A train which speeding down
d A train at rest

Question 11.what is of these is true for Projectile motion
a. Velcoity is perpendicular to acceleration at the highest point
b. Horizontal components of velocity remains constant through out the path
c. Range of the projectile is given by Horizontal component of velocity X Time of flight
d. None of the above


Question 12. A block of mass M is pulled along a horizontal friction surface by a rope of
mass m. If a force P is applied at the free end of the rope, the force exerted by the rope
on the block is
a)Pm/m+M
b)P
c)PM/m+M
d)Pm/M-m

Question 13.A spring balance is attached to the ceiling of a lift. A man hangs his bag
on the spring and the spring reads 49 N, when the lift is stationary. If the lift moves
downward with an acceleration of 5 m/s
2
, the reading of the spring balance will be
(A) 24 N
(B) 74 N
(C) 15 N
(D) 49 N



Question 14. A particle moves in a straight line according to
x=t
3
-4t
2
+3t

Find the acceleration of the particle at displacement equal to zero
a.(-8,-2,10)
b. (-1,-2,10)
c. (8,2,10)
d. (1,2,10)

Question 14.Which of the following does not have unit as Joule?
a) Workdone
b) Kinetic Energy
c) Potential Energy
d) Force

Solution 14
Workdone Unit is joule
KE and PE also unit is Joule
Force Unit is Newton

So Solution (d)

Match the coloum
Question 15
Column A ( Physical quantity)

P)KE
Q)Potential Energy
R)Momentum
S)Mechanical Energy

Column B ( quantities it depends on)

A)Mass
B)Velocity
C)Position of the object
D)Volume

Solution 15

KE=.5mv
2


PE=mgh

Momentum=mv

Mechanical Energy= KE +PE

P -> A,B
Q-> A,C
R-> A,B
S-> A,B.C

Question 16A truck driver pushes the acceleration peddle and increase it speed from v
to 2v on the level Road. The mass of the Truck is M. Which of the following is true
a) PE of the truck does not change b) Final KE of the truck is 2Mv
2

c) Workdone by the acceleration peddle is 1.5Mv
2

d)PE of the truck becomes four times of the initial Potential energy

Solution : Since it is running on level road. PE does not change
Initial KE =.5Mv
2

Final KE=2Mv
2

Workdone by the acceleration peddle= Final KE Initial KE=1.5Mv
2