Central University of Tamil Nadu

Department of Physics
I Internal Examination
Course: I.M.Sc. (Physics)-I Semester Maximum Marks:30
Subject: Mechanics Time: 1 Hour
Paper Code: PHY111
Date: September 05, 2019

Instructions:
Questions 1-6 compulsory and attempt any three questions from Q7-Q11.

Q1. State and prove Work-Energy Theorem [3]

Q2. In circular motion, show that −
→
v ·−
→
r =0 [2]
Q3. Obtain equation of motion for the centre of mass of a system of particles and explain its
significance. [3]
Q4. State and prove conservation of mechanical energy. [2]
x
Q5. Calculate centre of mass of rod legth L which has non-uniform density λ = λ0 , whre λ0 is
L
a constant. [3]
Q6. State and prove the conservation of momentum of system of particles. [2]
Q7. a) Derive an equation for Acceleration in Polar Coordinates and identify different terms. [3]
b) Explain what is coriolis force with an example. [2]
Q8. Obtain the equation of motion of Simple Harmonic Oscillator (SHO) and derive an equation
for time dependent position x(t) of the mass (Fig. 1a). [5]
Q9. The force experienced by an object in a viscous medium is given by F = -C V, where C is a
constant depends on fluid and geometry of the body. Obtain en expression for the veolocity
of the object in the liquid and show it on neat plot. [5]
Q10. Calculate the centre of mass of uniform semicircular disc of radius R (Fig. 1b). [5]

(a) Simple harmonic oscillator (b) Semi circular disc

Q11. A ball of mass 8 kg moving with velocity 4 m/s impinges on a ball of mass 4 kg moving with
velocity 2 m/s. If their velocities before impact be inclined at an angles 300 and 600 to the
line joining their centres at the moment of impact. If the co-efficientof restitution e = 0.5,
find their velocities after impact. [5]

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