Physics Objective

Intermediate Part-I
Total Marks: 17 Time Allowed: 20 minutes

Q.1 Circle the correct answers:

1. Light year is the unit of :

A. Light B. Time C. Velocity D. Distance

2. ̂i ∙( ĵ × k̂ ) is equal to :
A. k̂ B. 0 C. 1 D. î

3. The slope of velocity-time graph gives:

A. Distance B. Acceleration C. Area D. Speed

4. A body is executing uniform circular motion. Its angular acceleration is:

A. Zero B. Decreasing C. Increasing D. None of these

5. 10 radians are equal to:

A. 57.3⁰ B. 5730⁰ C. 5.73⁰ D. 573⁰

6. Work has the dimensions as that of :

A. Torque B. Angular momentum C. Linear momentum D. Power

7. Range of the projectile is maximum at angle of

A. 450 B. 900 C. 300 D. 600

8. The weight of the body at the center of the earth is :

A. Slightly less B. Slightly greater C. Zero D. Infinite

9. Which will be more effective in knocking a bear down:

A. A rubber bullet B. A lead bullet C. Both A & B D. none

10. 1 nano is equal to:

A. 1010 B. 10−10 C. 10−9 D. 109

11. Work done is maximum if the angle between F and d is :

A. 180⁰ B. 0⁰ C. 90⁰ D. 45⁰

12. Work done in a closed path is:

A. maximum B. minimum C. zero D. All of these

⃗ in terms of angular velocity 𝝎 is equal to:

13. The angular momentum 𝐋
2
A. mr 𝜔 B. m2r𝜔 C. mr𝜔 2 D. m2r2𝜔 2

14. Potential energy at infinity will be:

A. zero B. maximum C. positive D. None of these

15. If the curvature is increased the centripetal force is :

A. increased B. decreased C. remain same D. zero
16. 1 KWh is equal to:
A. 3.6 X 106 J B. 3.6 X 10−5 J C. 36 X 10−6J D. 3.6 X 10−6J

17. A solar cell is a device which converts solar energy into:

A. Mechanical energy B. Heat energy C. Chemical energy D. Electrical energy
 Physics Subjective

Intermediate Part-I
Total Marks: 68 Time Allowed: 2:40 hours

SECTION II
Q2. Write answers of any EIGHT questions: (8×2=16)
i. Define impulse and show that how it is related to linear momentum.
ii. Two vectors have unequal magnitudes. Can their sum be equal to zero? Explain.
iii. How many meters are there in one light year?
iv. Why do we find it useful to have two units for the amount of substance, the kilogram and the
mole?
v. What are two types of errors and how they can be removed?
vi. A 1500 kg car has its velocity reduced from 20 ms-1 to 15 ms-1 in 3.0 sec. How large was the
average retarding force?
vii. Define radian and steradian.
viii. Can a vector have a component greater than its magnitude?
ix. Can the velocity of an object reverse in direction when acceleration remains constant? If so,
give an example.
x. Define unit vector and null vector.
xi. What are the drawbacks of using the period of a simple pendulum as standard for time?
xii. Name the three different conditions that could make⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐀𝟏 × ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐀 𝟐 = 0.

Q3. Write answers of any EIGHT questions: (8×2=16)

i. At what point or points in its path does a projectile have its minimum and maximum speed?
ii. Define impulse and show that how it is related to linear momentum.
iii. What happens when a light body collides with a massive body at rest?
iv. A boy uses a catapult to throw a stone which accidentally smashes a greenhouse window.
What energy changes are involved?
v. Define elastic and in-elastic collision
vi. An object has one Joule of potential energy. Explain what does it mean?
vii. Define escape velocity. Write its value.
viii. When a rocket re-enters the atmosphere, its nose cone becomes very hot. Where does this
heat energy come from?
ix. Calculate the work done in kilo joules in lifting a mass of 10 kg (at a steady velocity)
through a vertical height of 10 m.
 
x. Show that P = F . V .
xi. Define range and time of flight of a projectile.
xii. Explain the circumstances in which the velocity v and acceleration a of a car are
(i) Parallel (ii) Anti-parallel
Q4. Write answers of any SIX questions: (6×2=12)
i. What is meant by moment of inertia? Explain its significance.
ii. Show that orbital angular momentum 𝑳𝑜 = mvr .
iii. Explain the difference between tangential velocity and angular velocity.
iv. When mud flies off the tyre of a moving bicycle, in what direction it goes? Explain.
v. Differentiate between spin and orbital angular momentum.
vi. Why does a diver change his body positions before and after diving in the pool?
vii. What is the working principle of rocket propulsion?
viii. What is the magnitude of 𝐴⃗ × 𝐴⃗.
ix. Explain the difference between linear momentum and angular momentum?

SECTION II (Essay Type)

Note: Attempt any THREE questions: (8 × 3= 24Marks)

Q5
a) Discuss the elastic collision of two smooth balls in one dimension and find their velocities
after the collision. (5)
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b) Show that the three vectors i + j + k , 2 i − 3 j + k and 4 i + j  5k are mutually
perpendicular. (3)
Q6

a) Define conservative field. Prove that the work done in the earth’s gravitational field is
independent of the path followed. (5)
b) How large a force is required to accelerator an electron (𝑚 = 9.1 × 10−31 𝑘𝑔) from rest to a
speed of 2.0 × 107 𝑚𝑠 −1 through a distance of 5.0 cm?
Q7
a) Explain rotational K.E. Find the rotational K.E of a Disc of radius r. (5)
b) A car of mass 800 kg travelling at 54 kmh-1 is bought to rest in 60 metres. Find the average
retarding force on the car. What has happened to original kinetic energy? (3)
Q8
a) Explain cross product of two vectors. State right hand rule and give at least four
characteristics. (5)
b) A truck weighing 2500 kg and moving with a velocity of 21 m/s collides with stationary car
weighing 1000 kg. The truck and the car move together after the impact. Calculate their
common velocity. (3)
Q9

𝑚𝑣 2
a) Define centripetal force and derive 𝐹 = . (5)
𝑟
0
b) Prove that for angles of projection, which exceed or fall short of 45 by equal amounts, the
range are equal. (3)