Q.

If the resultant of two forces (P+Q)

Engineeing Mechanics and(P-Q) is(P²+Q²)½, then the angle between
them is given by
UNIT 1A
A. cos a=[-(P²+Q²/2(P²-Q²)]
B. cos a=(P²+Q²)
Q. If two forces of magnitude P and 2P act
C. cos a=(P²-Q²)
on a body , then their minimum resultant is
D. cos a=(P²+Q²+2PQ)
A. 2P
Ans. A
B. 3P
C. P
Q. Two equal forces act on a body. The
D. 4P
square of the resultant is three times the product
Ans. C
of the forces. Then the angle between them is
A. 90°
Q. Two forces 3N and 1N act at normal to
B. 120°
each other. The resultant is
C. 60°
A. (10)½
D. 100°
B. (12)½
Ans. C
C. (8)½
D. (7)½
Q. If two forces of magnitude 10kN and
Ans. A
20kN act on a body , then their maximum
resultant is
Q. Two forces 2N and 4N act at a point on a
A. 20kN
body. The resultant when they act at 60° is
B. 30kN
A. (10)½
C. 50kN
B. (6)½
D. 10kN
C. (28)½
Ans. B
D. (8)½
Ans. C
Q. The effect of a given force remains
unaltered at any point along the line of action
Q. If two forces of magnitude 4kN and 8kN
.This is according to
act on a body , then their minimum resultant is
A. resolution
A. 5kN
B. law of motion
B. 4kN
C. law of transmissibility
C. 3kN
D. equilibrium
D. 2kN
Ans. C
Ans. B
Q. The resultant of two forces each of
Q. If two forces each of magnitude 'F' act at
magnitude P/2 acting at a right angle is
right angles, their effect may be neutralised by a
A. P/2
third force P. The value of P is
B. P/(2)½
A. (2)½F
C. (2P)½
B. (F)½
D. (P)½
C. (3F)½
Ans. B
D. (5F)½
Ans. A

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Q. The resultant of two forces each of B. 90° and 0°
magnitude P acting at 60° is C. 0° and 180°
A. 2P D. 0° and 90°
B. 3P Ans. C
C. (3)½P
D. (2)½P Q. A ------------- is a single force which can
Ans. C replace two or more forces and produce the
same effect.
Q. The resultant of two forces P1 and P2 is A. resultant
R. If P1 is doubled and the new resultant B. equilibrant
remains R and becomes perpendicular to P2, C. moment
then D. couple
A. P1=P2 Ans. A
B. P2=R
C. P1=R Q. The splitting of a force into two
D. 2P1=R perpendicular directions without changing its
Ans. C effect is called
A. resultant
Q. If two forces of magnitude 7N and 8N act B. resolution
at 60° , then the resultant will be C. moment
A. 10N D. couple
B. 15N Ans. B
C. 13N
D. 16N Q. The square of the resultant of forces P1
Ans. C and P2 with a angle 'D' between them is
A. P1²+P2²+2P1P2
Q. If two forces of magnitude P each act at B. P1²+P2²+2P1P2cos D
angle 'B' .Then resultant will be C. P1²+P2²-2P1P2
A. 2P cosB D. P1²+P2²
B. P cos2B Ans. B
C. P(2+2cosB)½
D. P cosB Q. Two forces of magnitude 5N and 7N act
Ans. C at a point on a body. The square of the resultant
is three times the product of the forces. Then the
Q. If the resultant of two equal forces has the angle between them is
same magnitude, then the angle between them is A. 63.71°
A. 120° B. 60.71°
B. 60° C. 65.71°
C. 90° D. 55.71°
D. 50° Ans. A
Ans. A
Q. If the resultant is equal to half the
Q. The angle between two forces ,when the magnitude of two equal forces, then the angle
resultant is maximum and minimum are between the forces is
A. 180°and 0° A. 151.04°
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B. 140.5° D. 20kN
C. 120° Ans. B
D. 100°
Ans. A Q. Two equal forces act on a body.The
square of the resultant is two times the product
Q. If two equal forces are acting at a right of the forces. Then the angle between them is
angle, having resultant force of (20)½ ,then find A. 120°
out magnitude of each forcAns. B. 90°
A. (15)½ C. 60°
B. (5)½ D. 30°
C. (25)½ Ans. B
D. (10)½
Ans. D Q. If two forces of magnitude 10kN and
20kN act on a body , then their minimum
Q. When two equal forces are acting at 60° resultant is
produce a resultant equal to (28)½, then find out A. 20kN
magnitude of each force B. 10kN
A. (28/3)½ C. 30kN
B. 28/2 D. 5kN
C. 28/5 Ans. B
D. 28/7
Ans. A Q. Two forces of magnitude P and 2P act at
a point on a body. The square of the resultant is
Q. Two forces 5N and 7N act at a point on a three times the product of the forces. Then the
body. The resultant when they act at right angle angle between them is
is A. 120°
A. (74)½ B. 90°
B. (60)½ C. 60°
C. 70½ D. 30°
D. 84½ Ans. C
Ans. A
Q. If two forces of magnitude 2P and 4P act
Q. Two forces 3N and 5N act at a point on a at a point on a body , then their maximum
body. The resultant when they act at 45° is resultant is
A. (53.21)½ A. 4P
B. (50.12)½ B. 6P
C. (55.21)½ C. 3P
D. (45.21)½ D. 8P
Ans. C Ans. B

Q. If two forces of magnitude 5kN and 10kN Q. If a number of forces are acting at a point,
act on a body , then their maximum resultant is their resultant will be inclined at an angle θ with
A. 25kN the horizontal, such that
B. 15kN A. tan θ = ΣH / ΣV
C. 10kN B. tan θ = ΣV / ΣH
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C. tan θ= ΣV × ΣH "Q. A force 235 N acts up the plane at an
D. tan θ =0 angle of 60° with the horizontal on a block
Ans. B resting on a 22° inclined plane Determine
components of force normal and along the
Q. The forces, which meet at one point and planAns.
their lines of action also lie in the same plane, "
are known as A. 144.7N,185.2N
A. coplanar concurrent forces B. 185.2N,144.7N
B. coplanar non-concurrent forces C. 0N, 144.7N
C. non-coplanar concurrent forces D. 185.2N, 0N
D. non-coplanar forces Ans. B
Ans. A
Q. Determine the inclination of resultant of
Q. Coplanar concurrent forces are those force 100N at 0° and 200N at 90°.
forces which A. 36.3°
A. meet at one point, but do not lie in the same B. 63.435°
plane C. 56.7°
B. do not meet at one point and do not lie in the D. 186.3°
same plane Ans. B
C. meet at one point and also lie in the same
plane Q. A block of mass 9 Kg rests on a plane
D. do not meet at one point, but lie in the same making an angle of 160 with horizontal.
plane Determine the component of the weight normal
Ans. C to the planAns.
A. 86.5N
Q. A 35N force makes an angle 140° with x B. 84.86 N
axis Determine its components along the lines C. 24.34N
making angles of 300° and 240° with x axis. D. 24.8N
A. -9.11N, 11.97N Ans. B
B. -11.97 N, 6.07 N
C. 10.98 N , 7.06 N Q. A telephone pole is supported by a wire
D. 7.06N, 10.98N which exerts a pull of 890N on the top of the
Ans. B polAns. If the angle between the wire and
the pole is 500, what are the horizontal and
Q. A mass of 72Kg is resting on a board vertical components?
inclined at 20° with horizontal. What is the A. 681.8N, 572.1N
component of the mass normal & parallel to the B. 352.3N, 853.4N
board? C. 853.4N, 352.3N
A. 241.6N, 663.7N D. 572.1 N, 681.8N
B. 246.3N, 354.3N Ans. A
C. 354.3N, 246.3N
D. 663.7N, 241.6N Q. Two forces act an angle of 120°. If the
Ans. D greater force is 50 N and their resultant is
perpendicular to the smaller force, the smaller
force is
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A. 20 N
B. 25 N Q. A boat is being towed through a canal by
C. 30N a cable which makes an angle of 100 with the
D. 35N shorAns. If the pull in the cable is 200N,
Ans. B find the force tending to move the boat along
the canal.
Q. Four concurrent forces1kN, 2kN, 3kN and A. 197N
4kN acting at an angle of 20°, 63°, 95°,150° B. 200N
from positive x axis. Determine their resultant in C. 250N
kN. D. 100N
A. 7.35 Ans. A
B. 4.35
C. 3.35 Q. Two equal forces of magnitude 'P'
D. 2.25 represents the components of resultant. The
Ans. A angle made by the resultant with vertical is
A. 45°
Q. Three concurrent forces Q=100N, B. 56.3°
P=150N, F=150N act at point O. Q is along +ve C. 26.56°
x axis, P is acting at an angle 45° in forth D. 0°
quadrant and F is acting in third quadrant at an Ans. A
angle 45°. Then their resultant is
A. 150N Q. forces 138.5N horizontal and 183.5N
B. 300N vertical represents components of resultant then
C. 234.52N the angle made by the resultant with vertical is
D. 100N A. 47.04°
Ans. C B. 34.04°
C. 37.04°
Q. Effect of a force on a body depends upon D. 44.04°
its Ans. C
A. direction
B. magnitude Q. Determine the inclination of resultant of
C. position forces 10N at 0° and 20N at 90°.
D. all of these A. 36.3°
Ans. D B. 63.435°
C. 56.7°
Q. If two forces each equal to T in magnitude D. 186.3°
act at right angles, their effect may be Ans. B
neutralized by a third force acting along their
bistort in opposite direction whose magnitude Q. A man of weight 60 kg is standing on a
will be ladder of slope 1H: 3V, then the components of
A. 2 T weight along the ladder and normal to ladder are
B. T/2 A. 558.37N,168.18N
C. √2T B. -558.37N,-186.18N
D. none of these C. 186.37N,558.18N
Ans. C D. -558.37N,186.18N
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Ans. B B. 75 N
C. 30N
Q. two boys are pulling a box with the help D. 35N
of two cables. If the pull in the cables are 23 N, Ans. B
at an angle of 40° and 35 N at an angle of 130°
with +ve x axis, their resultant will be Q. Two forces act an angle of 120°. If the
A. 14.88 N greater force is 100 N and their resultant is
B. 41.88 N perpendic-ular to the smaller force, the smaller
C. 58 N force is
D. 12 N A. 50 N
Ans. B B. 75 N
C. 30N
Q. Determine the inclination of resultant of D. 35N
forces 40N at 0° and 20N at 90°. Ans. A
A. 45°
B. 26.56° Q. Three concurrent forces Q=10N, P=15N,
C. 20.56° F=15N act at point O. Q is along +ve x axis, P is
D. 63.435° acting at an angle 45° in forth quadrant and F is
Ans. B acting in third quadrant at an angle 45°. Then
their resultant is
Q. A block of mass 19 Kg rests on a plane A. 23.45 N
making an angle of 160 with horizontal. B. 32.45 N
Determine the component of the weight normal C. 45.45 N
to the planAns. D. 40 N
A. 51.37N Ans. A
B. 179.16N
C. 197.16N Q. Three concurrent forces Q=23N, P=43N,
D. 15.37N F=43N act at point O. Q is along +ve x axis, P is
Ans. B acting at an angle 45° in forth quadrant and F is
acting in third quadrant at an angle 45°. Then
Q. A block of mass 23 Kg rests on a plane their resultant is
making an angle of 100 with horizontal. A. 65.01 N
Determine the component of the weight normal B. 56 .01 N
to the planAns. C. 86 N
A. 222.20N D. 103 N
B. 39.18N Ans. A
C. 22.22 N
D. 93.18 N Q. A boat is being towed through a canal by
Ans. A a cable which makes an angle of 100 with the
shorAns. If the pull in the cable is 20N, find
Q. Two forces act an angle of 120°. If the the force tending to move the boat along the
greater force is 150 N and their resultant is canal.
perpendicular to the smaller force, the smaller A. 19.7 N
force is B. 3.47 N
A. 70 N C. 34. 7 N
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D. 1.97 N B. 571.01 N & 142.79 N
Ans. A C. 571.01 N & 42.79 N
D. 57.01 N & 42.79 N
Q. A boat is being towed through a canal by Ans. B
a cable which makes an angle of 100 with the
shorAns. If the pull in the cable is 400N, Q. two boys are pulling a box with the help
find the force tending to move the boat along of two cables. If the pull in the cables are 32 N,
the canal. at an angle of 40° and 53 N at an angle of 130°
A. 69.45 N with +ve x axis, their resultant will be
B. 393.92 N A. 91.61 N
C. 6.94 N B. 91.91 N
D. 93.3 N C. 61.91 N
Ans. B D. 16.91 N
Ans. C
Q. Forces 160.5N horizontal and 173.5N
vertical represents components of resultant then Q. Two boys are pulling a box with the help
the angle made by the resultant with vertical is of two cables. If the pull in the cables are 40 N,
A. 42.77° at an angle of 40° and 25 N at an angle of 130°
B. 45° with +ve x axis, their resultant will be
C. 47.22° A. 65 N
D. 4.77° B. 45.16 N
Ans. A C. 74.16 N
D. 47.16 N
Q. Forces 90 N horizontal and 72.5 N Ans. D
vertical represents components of resultant then
the angle made by the resultant with vertical is Q. If the resultant is equal to 0.6 times the
A. 51.14° magnitude of two equal forces, then the angle
B. 38.85° between the forces is nearer to
C. 15.14° A. 145
D. 83.14° B. 135
Ans. A C. 120
D. 100
Q. A man of weight 40 kg is standing on a Ans. A
ladder of slope 1H: 3V, then the components of
weight along the ladder and normal to ladder are Q. If two equal forces are acting at a right
A. 372.25 N & 124.12N angle, having resultant force of (80)½ ,then find
B. 32.25 N & 124.12N out magnitude of each forcAns.
C. 37.25 N & 24.12N A. (15)½
D. 372.25 N & 24.12N B. (5)½
Ans. A C. (25)½
D. (20)½
Q. A man of weight 60 kg is standing on a Ans. D
ladder of slope 1H: 4V, then the components of
weight along the ladder and normal to ladder are
A. 57.01 N & 142.79 N
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Q. When two equal forces are acting at 60° Q. If two forces of magnitude 10kN and
produce a resultant equal to 10(3)½, then find 20kN act on a body , then their minimum
out magnitude of each force resultant is
A. 10 A. 20kN
B. 25 B. 10kN
C. 20 C. 30kN
D. 15 D. 5kN
Ans. A Ans. B

Q. Two forces 5N and 7N act at a point on a Q. Two forces of magnitude P and 2P act at
body. The resultant when they act at right angle a point on a body. The square of the resultant is
is four times the product of the forces. Then the
A. (74)½ angle between them is
B. (60)½ A. 41.4°
C. 70½ B. 51.4°
D. 84½ C. 45.4°
Ans. A D. 50.4°
Ans. A
Q. Two forces 5N and 6N act at a point on a
body. The resultant when they act at 45° is Q. If two forces of magnitude 2P and 4P act
A. 10.17 at a point on a body , then their maximum
B. 11 resultant is
C. 15 A. 4P
D. 13 B. 6P
Ans. A C. 3P
D. 8P
Q. If two forces of magnitude 5kN and 10kN Ans. B
act on a body , then their maximum resultant is
A. 25kN Q. A like parallel force system consists of
B. 15kN four forces of magnitude 10N, 20N, 30N, and
C. 10kN 40N acting at 0.2m apart from each other
D. 20kN respectively. The position of the resultant from
Ans. B the first force 10N is
A. 0.4 m
Q. Two equal forces act on a body. The B. 0.6 m
square of the resultant is three times the product C. 0.2 m
of the forces. Then the angle between them is D. 0.1 m
A. 120° Ans. A
B. 90°
C. 60° Q. A door of width 1m can rotate if a
D. 30° moment of of 10 Nm is applied. The minimum
Ans. C force that can be applied to open it is
A. 8.66 N
B. 10 N
C. 5 N
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D. None of the above 30mm, and 50mm respectively. The position of
Ans. B the resultant from point A is
A. 20 mm
Q. A force of 200N acts 40° to the spoke of a B. 125 mm
cycle wheel 250 mm in radius. The moment C. 10 mm
about the center of the wheel will be nearer to D. 25 mm
A. 50 N m Ans. C
B. 38 Nm
C. 32 Nm Q. A force of 500 N is to be resolved into
D. 30 Nm two forces P and Q parallel to and in the
Ans. C direction of line of action of F and acting one on
each side of F at a distance of 3 and 2 units
Q. The moment of the 30 N force passing respectively. The values of P and Q are
through the coordinates (4, 0) and (0, 3) about A. 200 N, 300 N
the origin B. 300 N, 200 N
A. 60 Nm C. 250 N, 250 N
B. 100 Nm D. 600 N, 100 N
C. 72 Nm Ans. A
D. 45 Nm
Ans. C Q. A pulley of diameter AB = 200 mm is
subjected to two equal unlike parallel forces of
Q. A force of 100N makes an angle of 600 2000 N one at A and other at B tangentially. A
anticlockwise with the horizontal. It passes third force of 500 N acts through center of
through the point having coordinates (4, 5). The pulley at 450 The resultant force and couple
moment of this force about origin is nearer to will be
A. 306 Nm A. 2500N at 1350 along with couple of 2000
B. 466 Nm Nm
C. 446 Nm B. 500N at 450 along with couple of 400 Nm
D. 606 Nm C. 500N at 450 along with couple of 2000 Nm
Ans. C D. 2000 N at 450 along with couple of 500 Nm
Ans. B
Q. A plate ABCD is of breadth AB=40mm
and depth AD=20 mm. A force of 10 N at angle Q. On a rod AD forces 20N, 10N, 35N, 15 N
2850 is applied at D. The magnitude of the acts at points A, B, C, D. Forces 20N, 10N, 15
moment of the force about point A is nearer to N act downwards and 35N acts upwards. The
A. 193 Nmm position of the points B,C,D from A are 20mm,
B. 133 Nmm 30mm, and 50mm respectively. The equivalent
C. 143 Nmm force couple system at A is
D. 93 Nmm A. 10 N, 500Nmm
Ans. A B. 10N,100Nmm
C. 80 N, 500Nmm
Q. On a rod AD forces 20N, 10N, 35N, 15 N D. 90 N , 1100 Nmm
act at points A, B, C, D resp. Forces 20N, 10N, Ans. B
15 N act downward and 35N acts upward. The
position of the points B,C,D from A are 20mm,
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Q. Three like horizontal forces of 10N, 20N, B. The moment which should accompany it for
and 10N act on a vertical rod at A, B, C. If AB equivalent effect is
= BC = 20 mm. The resultant force couple A. 30 N m
system at A is B. 40 N m
A. 40 N, 800 Nmm C. 50 N m
B. 0 N, 400 Nmm D. 60 N m
C. 20 N, 200 Nmm Ans. C
D. None of these
Ans. A Q. Force of 60N acts at horizontal distance of
1m from origin, angle made by force with
Q. Two like parallel forces of 60N and 180 N horizontal is 20º. The moment of force about
act 120 mm apart from each other. The position origin is
of the resultant from 60N force will be A. 20.5 Nm
A. 100 mm B. 30.5 Nm
B. 60 mm C. 96.42Nm
C. 80 mm D. 16.67Nm
D. 90 mm Ans. A
Ans. D
Q. Two like parallel forces are acting at a
Q. Three weights 30N, 10N, 20N are placed distance of 24 mm apart and their resultant is
at the three corners taken clockwise on a square 20N. If the line of action of the resultant is 6mm
ABCD normal to the planAns. . What should from force acting at left. The two forces are
be the weight at the remaining corner so that the A. 15 N and 5 N
resultant of the system lies at the center of B. 30 N and 5 N
square ‘O’? C. 25 N and 5 N
A. 20 N D. None of the above
B. 10 N Ans. A
C. 60N
D. Not possible Q. Three forces acting on a rigid body are
Ans. D represented in magnitude, direction and action
by the three side of a triangle taken in order.
Q. A force of 100 N acting tangential to a The forces are equivalent to a couple whose
drum of radius 0.25 m, must be transferred moment is equal to k times the area of
parallel to itself to its center O. The moment trianglAns. k is equal to
which should accompany it for equivalent effect A. 1
is B. 2
A. 20 N m C. 0.5
B. 25 N m D. None of the above
C. 30 N m Ans. B
D. 35 N m
Ans. B Q. A couple produces
A. translatory motion
Q. A force of 100 N acting tangential to a B. rotational motion
drum of radius 0.25 m, must be transferred C. combined translatory and rotational
parallel to itself to a diametrically opposite point D. None of the above
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Ans. B A. be halved
B. remain same
Q. The two forces of 100 N and 300 N have C. be doubled
their lines of action parallel to each other but are D. none of these
in the opposite directions. These forces are Ans. C
known as
A. coplanar concurrent forces Q. In a couple, the lines of action of the two
B. coplanar non-concurrent forces forces are
C. Like parallel forces A. parallel to each other
D. unlike parallel forces B. inclined to each other
Ans. D C. perpendicular to each other
D. none of the above
Q. A vertical force of P N acting in first Ans. A
quadrant in XY plane at(2m, 1m) . If P=200N,
magnitude of moment about origin is Q. Find the moment of the force F about
A. 100 Nm origin, Magnitude of F = 20N, Angle of F with
B. 200 Nm horizontal is 30 degrees anticlockwise,
C. 300 Nm Coordinates of point of application of F (5,-4)m
D. 400 Nm A. 119 Nm
Ans. D B. 82 Nm
C. 60 Nm
Q. A force 10N at an angle 30° with x axis D. 100 Nm
and acting in vertical plane, containing axis of Ans. A
tower is acting at the top of the tower of height
12 m. the magnitude of moment in Nm created Q. The magnitude of two unlike parallel
by the force at the base of the tower is nearer to forces P each acting at 1 m apart, is equivalent
A. 104 to, two unlike parallel forces of 300 N each
B. 100 acting at a distance of 100 mm. Find P
C. 120 A. 240 N
D. 100 B. 60 N
Ans. A C. 120 N
D. 30 N
Q. A 20 kN weight is lifted by a crane from a Ans. D
horizontal distance of 6m from the position of
the driver. What will be the magnitude of Q. A bar weighing 100 N is hinged at one
moment created by the weight at position of the end and the other end is tied to a vertical string
driver? which keeps the bar horizontal. The tension in
A. 120 kN m the string is nearer to
B. 150 kNm A. 500 N
C. 175 kNm B. 100 N
D. 200 kNm C. 50 N
Ans. A D. 10 N
Ans. C
Q. If the arm of couple is doubled, its
moment will
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Q. Three like parallel forces of 20 N, 30 N B. 10 Nm
and 40 N act at a distance 1m apart from each C. 12 Nm
other. Their resultant acts at a distance of D. 15 Nm
………………….. from 20 N force Ans. B
A. 0.25 m
B. 0.6 m Q. A force of 50 N acts tangentially to a
C. 1 m circle of diameter 750 mm. Its moment about a
D. 1.2 m point situated diameterically opposite is
Ans. D A. 31000 Nmm
B. 34000 Nmm
Q. A force of 20 N passes from points A(1,2) C. 35000 Nmm
and B(2,1). The moment of the force about the D. 37500 Nmm
origin will be nearer to Ans. D
A. 21 Nm
B. 30 N m Q. A force of 50 N acts tangentially to a
C. 42 Nm circle of diameter 750 mm. Its moment about
D. 48 Nm the center of the circle will be
Ans. C A. 18750 Nmm
B. 15000 Nmm
Q. A force of 50 N acting at A(3,4) makes an C. 15575 Nmm
angle of 50 degrees anticlockwise with the D. 12500 Nmm
horizontal. Its moment about origin will be Ans. A
nearer to
A. 150 Nm Q. If two unlike parallel forces are acting on
B. 222 Nm a member then their resultant will lie
C. 244 Nm A. within the two forces
D. 260 Nm B. outside the two forces
Ans. C C. at the center of the two forces
D. None of the above
Q. Two unlike parallel forces of 20 N each Ans. B
act at 45 degree with the X-axis. The
perpendicular distance between the line of Q. If two like parallel forces are acting on a
action of the forces is 1 m. The moment member then their resultant will lie
produced is A. within the two forces
A. 10 Nm B. outside the two forces
B. 15 Nm C. at the center of the two forces
C. 18 Nm D. None of the above
D. 20 Nm Ans. A
Ans. D
Q. Two unlike parallel forces 5 N each act at
Q. Two unlike parallel forces of 20 N each 4 m apart. The moment produced by these
act at 30 degree with the X-axis at points A and forces can be nullified by another two unlike
B which are 1m apart on the x axis. The parallel forces of 20 N each acting
moment produced is …………………. m apart.
A. 5 Nm A. 1
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C. 10 taken in order
D. 20 A. 51.96Nm
Ans. A B. 69.3 Nm
C. 30.6Nm
Q. Three like parallel forces of 20 N, 30 N D. 6.67Nm
and P N act at a distance 1m apart from each Ans. B
other. Their resultant acts at a distance of 1.22
m from the 20 N forcAns. The value of P is Q. Two identical members of 100mm length
approximately equal to are joined together at their center to form a cross
A. 10 N (+). Four forces 1N, 2N, 3N and 4N act at the
B. 20 N ends normal to each member in the anti-
C. 30 N clockwise direction. Find the moment developed
D. 40 N at the center.
Ans. D A. 40 Nmm
B. 50 Nmm
Q. A couple of 30 Nm is applied to a screw C. 160Nmm
driver of length 0.3m to tighten a screw. The D. 500Nmm
force required to produce the couple will be Ans. D
A. 25 N
B. 75 N Q. If three like parallel forces 1N,1.5N and
C. 100 N 2N act at distance of 0.5m each. Find distance
D. 200 N of resultant from 1N force
Ans. C A. 0.5m
B. 0.75m
Q. A number of like parallel forces acting on C. 0.61 m
a body can be D. 0.21m
A. replaced by a single force Ans. C
B. replaced by a couple
C. both A and B Q. Four forces 50N,100N,150N,200N act in
D. None of the above clockwise direction along the sides of a square
Ans. A of side 0.6m. The moment of force about the
centroid of the square is
Q. A square ABCD of sides 1m, rest on side A. 125Nm
AB. A force of 100 N acting at 45 degree with B. 250Nm
AB, acts at point C which is diagonally opposite C. 30Nm
to A. The moment of this force about A is D. 150 Nm
A. zero Ans. D
B. 71 Nm
C. 100 Nm Q. Force F=300N acting vertically upwards
D. 142 Nm at x=2m, y=2m The magnitude of moment of
Ans. A force about origin is
A. 600Nm
Q. What is the moment of force about the B. 660Nm
apex of triangle, if 3 forces of 40N each acting C. 300Nm
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D. 330Nm B. 20Nm
Ans. A C. 40Nm
D. 60Nm
Q. In a member Ans. A
ABCD,AB=1m,BC=1m,CD=4m, Force at
A=20N acting vertically upwards ,at B=20N Q. Find resultant of forces when two like
acting vertically downwards, at C=30N acting parallel forces of 40N and 70N which act at the
vertically upwards and at D=40N acting ends of the rod 40cm long
vertically upwards. Resultant of the force A. 110N
system is B. 50N
A. 110N C. 30N
B. 90N D. 160N
C. 20N Ans. A
D. 70N
Ans. D Q. The moment of resultant of a force system
about any point is equal to the algebraic sum of
Q. Two like parallel forces of 300N and moments of all other forces about the same
200N are acting at the ends of the rod of 4m point, this is the statement of law of
length. Distance of resultant is A. transmissibility of forces
A. 1.6m from larger force B. superposition
B. 4m from larger force C. Triangle of forces
C. 2m from larger force D. Varignon’s theorem
D. none of the above Ans. D
Ans. A
Q. If a system of forces can be reduced to a
Q. The algebraic sum of the two forces force couple system at a given point without
forming couple is equal to changing effect on the body , then it is
A. magnitude of two forces A. equipollent system
B. magnitude of one force B. equivalent system
C. zero C. both a) and b)
D. none of the above D. none of the above
Ans. C Ans. B

"Q. The effect of couple is unchanged when Q. On a member AB two unlike parallel
" forces 20N each act at 0.6m apart. The
A. couple is shifted to other position equivalent system can be
B. couple is rotated through any angle A. couple of 12Nm
C. couple is shifted and rotated B. couple of 6Nm
D. all of the above C. force 20 N
Ans. D D. force 0 N
Ans. A
Q. A force of 40N is applied perpendicular to
the edge of the door 2m widAns. Then Q. What is the magnitude of vertical force
moment of force about hinge is required to produce a moment of 20Nm at point
A. 80Nm
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A (1m,1m) if the force is acting at point Q. A like parallel force system consists of
B(2m,2m) four forces of magnitude 10N, 20N, 30N, and
A. 40N 40N acting at 0.2m apart from each other
B. 30N respectively at points A,B,C,D. The equivalent
C. 20N force couple system at A is
D. 10N A. 100N,40 Nm
Ans. C B. 100N,80 Nm
C. 200N,40 Nm
Q. Two like parallel forces of P=400N and D. 100N,120 Nm
Q=200N acting at the ends of the rod of 4m Ans. A
length ,then distance of resultant is
A. 1.33m from P Q. Force F=300N acting vertically upwards
B. 1.44m from P at x=2m, y=2m The equivalent force couple
C. 1.66m from P system at origin is
D. 1.66m from Q A. 300 N,600Nm(clockwise)
Ans. A B. 300N, 600Nm(anticlockwise)
C. 300N, 300Nm(clockwise)
Q. A member AB of 600mm is inclined at 60 D. 300 N,300Nm(anticlockwise)
degrees to the horizontal. A force of 300N acts Ans. B
towards left horizontally at A. The equivalent
force couple system at B is Q. A pulley of diameter AB = 200 mm is
A. 1.558Nm(anticlockwise) subjected to equal unlike parallel forces of 2000
B. 1.558Nm(clockwise) N one at A and other at B tangentially. A third
C. 300N with 1.558Nm(clockwise) force of 500 N acts through centre of pulley at
D. 300N with 1.558Nm(anticlockwise) 450 The resultant force will be
Ans. C A. 2500N at 135 degrees
B. 500N at 450
Q. Varignon' s theorem of moment is used to C. 4500N at 450
find D. 2000 N at 450
A. moment of resultant Ans. B
B. position of resultant
C. algebraic sum of moments Q. A vertical force of 20 N acts at point
D. all of the above B(2m,2m). The moment produced at A (1m,1m)
Ans. D is
A. 40Nm
Q. A member AB of 600mm length is B. 30Nm
inclined at 60 degrees to the horizontal.A force C. 20Nm
of 300N acts towards left horizontally at A. The D. 10Nm
moment produced at B is Ans. C
A. 1.558Nm(anticlockwise)
B. 1.558Nm(clockwise) Q. The 10 N force is required to be applied to
C. 2.558Nm(clockwise) a door at the end of width 1m to rotate it The
D. 2.558Nm(anticlockwise) moment produced about the hinge is
Ans. B A. 8.66 Nm
B. 10 Nm
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C. 5 Nm Q. The force of 100N is required to produce
D. None of the above the moment in a screw driver of length 0.3 m to
Ans. B tighten the screw. The moment produced is
A. 300Nm
Q. When two like parallel forces of 40N and B. 75 Nm
70N which act at the ends of the rod 40cm long, C. 30 Nm
find the position of resultant of forces from 40 D. 200 Nm
N force, Ans. C
A. 25 cm
B. 50 cm Q. A member AB of 600mm is inclined at 60
C. 30 cm degrees to the horizontal. A force of 300N acts
D. 40 cm towards left horizontally at A. The equivalent
Ans. A force couple system at B
A. 300N, 1.558Nm(anticlockwise)
Q. Find the equivalent force couple system at B. 300N,1.558Nm(clockwise)
A when two like parallel forces of 40N and 70N C. 300N,2.558Nm(clockwise)
which act at the ends of the rod AB 40cm long D. 300N,2.558Nm(anticlockwise)
respectively Ans. B
A. 110N ,2800Ncm
B. 55N, 2600 Ncm Q. A member AB of 800mm is inclined at 60
C. 30N,2500Ncm degrees to the horizontal. A force of 400N acts
D. 160N,2800Ncm towards left horizontally at A. The moment at B
Ans. A is
A. 290Nm
Q. A square ABCD of sides 1m, rest on side B. 558Nm
AB. A force of 100 N acting at 45 degree with C. 277 Nm
AB, acts at point C which is diagonally opposite D. 155 Nm
to A. the equivalent force couple system at A is Ans. C
A. zero
B. 100 N force acting at 45 deg Q. A horizontal member AB of length 5m is
C. 100 N at 45 degreees,100 Nm subjected to inclined force of 30 N acting 40
D. 100 N at 45 degrees,707 Nm degrees anticlockwise with the horizontal and
Ans. B acting at the center of the member. The
magnitude of the moment produced about A and
Q. A vertical member AB of length 2 m is B are respectively
subjected to couple of 10Nm at the center. What A. 24.2 Nm,48.2 Nm
should be the magnitudes of two unlike parallel B. 48.2 Nm,24.2 Nm
forces acting 2m apart, which can balance the C. 24.2 Nm,24.2 Nm
above couple . D. 48.2 Nm,48.2 Nm
A. 5N,5N Ans. D
B. 15N,5N
C. 10N,10N Q. Three forces P = 50 N (towards East), Q =
D. 10N,15N 100 N (towards North), and R = 75 N (towards
Ans. A South), are acting on the member, their resultant
is nearer to
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A. 55.9 N Q. Forces 10 N, 20 N, 30 N and 40 N act
B. 65.9 N along sides of a rectangle PQ, QR, RS, SP.
C. 75.9 N Their resultant force is nearer to
D. 85.9 N A. 28.28 N
Ans. A B. 40N
C. 100N
Q. The forces 1N, 2 N, 3 N, 4N, 5N and 6N D. 32.32N
act in order along the sides of a regular hexagon. Ans. A
1 N force acting horizontally towards right, then
the resultant is nearer to Q. If the forces 10N, 20 N, 30 N, 40N, 50N
A. 0 N and 60N acts in order along the sides of a
B. 6 N regular hexagon & 10 N force acting
C. 12 N horizontally towards right, then the resultant is
D. 21N nearer to
Ans. B A. 50.55 N
B. 60N
Q. Three forces P = 120 N (towards East), Q C. 86.67N
= 200 N (towards North), and R = 150 N D. 70.70N
(towards South), are acting on the member, their Ans. B
resultant is nearer to
A. 120N "Q. Forces 50 N, 100 N, and 150 N act along
B. 200N sides of a equilateral triangle taken in
C. 130N order.Their resultant force is nearer to
D. 50N "
Ans. C A. 0N
B. 67.66N
Q. If the forces 1N, 2 N, 3 N, 4N, and 5 N C. 86.67N
act in order along the sides of a regular D. 300N
pentagon & 1 N force acting horizontally Ans. C
towards right, then the resultant is nearer to
A. 3N Q. For a straight rod ABC, AB=2m, BC=4m
B. 4.75N and forces acting are as 1) at A 40N along
C. 6N positive x axis. 2) at B 120N at an angle 50
D. 4.25N degrees with negative x axis in anticlockwise
Ans. D direction 3) At C 60 N upwards. Their resultant
force is nearer to
Q. Two Forces acting on a ladder & resting A. 3.78N
against vertical wall and horizontal floor is an B. 5.21N
example of ---------- C. 4.89N
A. Parallel forces D. 6.33N
B. coplanarnonconcurrent forces Ans. C
C. Non coplanar forces
D. None of the above Q. Forces acting tangentially on a circle of
Ans. B 2m radius are 1) 10 N acting North 2) 20 N

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acting NE 3) 30 N acting SE 4) 40 N acting Q. A square PQRS of side 1.5m is acted by
south. Their resultant force is nearer to forces 100N, 200N, 300N and 400N along the
A. 65. 35N sides taken in order. The 100N force acts
B. 55 N horizontally towards right. Their resultant force
C. 40N is nearer to
D. 51.22 N A. 330N
Ans. D B. 282.80N
C. 400N
Q. Three forces 10 N, 20 N, and P N act D. 250N
along sides of a equilateral triangle taken in Ans. B
order. 10N force acting horizontally towards
right. Their resultant force is 17.32N an an angle Q. A bent up bar ABC such that AB= 3m,
30 degrees with negative x axis in BC= 1m, and angle ABC is 90 degrees. The
anticlockwise direction. The magnitude of the forces acting on it are 1) At A 40 N at an angle
force P is nearer to 30 degrees with positive x axis in anticlockwise
A. 10N direction 2) At B 20 N towards negative x axis
B. 17.32N 3) At C 10 N towards positive x axis. Their
C. 30N resultant force is nearer to
D. 21.42N A. 33.74N
Ans. C B. 36.73N
C. 42.70N
Q. Four Forces 100N, 200N, 300N and P D. 31.73N
acting along sides of a rectangle in cyclic order. Ans. D
100 N force is acting horizontally towards right.
Their resultant is 282.8 N (in 3rd quadrant). The Q. Forces 15N, 25N, 35N, 45N, and 50N act
magnitude of the force P is nearer to along & in the direction AB, AD, CB, CD, and
A. 300N BD of a square ABCD & 15 N force acting
B. 400N horizontally towards right. Their resultant force
C. 325.7N is nearer to
D. 378.25N A. 54.1N
Ans. B B. 63.40N
C. 70.10N
Q. Four forces 25 N, 50 N, P and Q are D. 60.54N
acting along sides of a rectangle taken in order. Ans. C
25N force acting horizontally towards right.
Their resultant force is 200N acting vertically Q. A horizontal bar ABCD is such that
downward. The magnitude of the force P and Q AB=BC=CD= 1.5 m carries the loads as 1) At A
are nearer to 10 N towards positive x axis 2) At B 30 N at an
A. 150N, 25N angle 40 degrees with negative x axis in
B. 50N, 100N clockwise direction 3) At C 45 N at an angle 50
C. 100N, 50N degrees with positive x axis in anticlockwise
D. 25N,150N direction 4) At D 55N towards Positive x axis.
Ans. D Their resultant force is nearer to
A. 77.45N
B. 89N
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C. 98.12N A. 62.5N
D. 63.40N B. 51.5N
Ans. B C. 42.5N
D. 45.5N
Q. Three forces 10 N, 20 N, and P N act Ans. C
along sides of a equilateral triangle taken in
order. 10N force is acting horizontally towards Q. The forces acting on a square plate 10m
right. If resultant force acts vertically downward *10m are as under 1)AB = 10 N, A(1.2) and
then force P is nearer to B(3,3) 2) CD=15N, C(0,1) and D(-3,3)
A. 30 N 3) EF=20N, E(-2,0) and F(-1,-3) 4) GH=25N,
B. 15N G(1,-2) and H(3,0). The resultant of the force
C. 10N system is nearer to
D. zero A. 34.22N
Ans. D B. 23.47N
C. 28.41N
Q. The forces acting on lamina having D. 51.71N
coordinates of points are 1) Ans. B
from A to B 100N, A(2,3) and B(4,4) 2)
from P to Q 150 N, P(1,0) and Q(3,0) 3) from Q. Forces acting tangentially on a circle are
R to S 125N, R(0,2) and S(0,4). The resultant 1) 4P N acting towards North 2) 3P N acting
of the force system is nearer to towards West 3) 2P N acting towards South 4) P
A. 279.40N N acting towards East . Resultant force is nearer
B. 313.42N to
C. 293.50N A. 1.4P
D. 286.37N B. 2P
Ans. C C. 1.8P
D. 2.83P
Q. Forces acting at points A, B, C, D Ans. A
tangentially on a circle taken in order
anticlockwise are 1) 100 N acting towards North Q. ABCD is a rectangle in which
2) P N acting towards West 3) 50 N acting AB=CD=100mm and BC=DA=80mm and force
towards South 4)125 N acting towards East of 100N each is acting along AB and CD and
respectively. If resultant force is 60 N in 1st force of 80N each is acting along BC and
quadrant. Find P DA.Their resultant force is nearer to
A. 87.45N A. 0
B. 91.83N B. 180 N
C. 103.42N C. 360N
D. 59.47N D. 20N
Ans. B Ans. A

Q. If the forces 10N, 20 N, 30 N, 40N, and Q. A horizontal rod WXY, WX=2m,

50 N act in order along the sides of a regular
pentagon while the force 10 N acting
horizontally towards right, then the resultant is
nearer to
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XY=4m subjected to the loading as 1) At W 4 N
towards positive x axis 2) At X 12 N towards
negative x axis 3) At Y 6 N upwards. Their
resultant force is
A. 14 N Q. Four forces 180N, 100N, 60N, and 50N
B. 2N are acting along sides AB, BC, CD, and DA of a
C. 10 N square ABCD of side 2m. Their resultant force
D. 15 N is 130N. Calculate position of resultant w.r.t A
Ans. C A. 2.46 m
B. 3.46 m
Q. Four forces 50N, 100N, 110N, and 180N C. 2.64 m
are acting along sides AB, BC, CD, and DA of a D. 3.64 m
square ABCD. Their resultant force is nearer to Ans. A
A. 100N
B. 110N Q. Which of the following statement is
C. 180N correct i) summation of moment of all forces
D. 50N about pt is equal to resultant moment @ same
Ans. A point ii) summation of all forces is equal to
resultant.iii) a&b iv) none of the abovAns.
Q. Four forces 180N, 100N, 60N, and 50N A. i
are acting along sides AB, BC, CD, and DA of a B. ii
square ABCD. Their resultant force is nearer to C. i& iii
A. 130N D. none of the above
B. 60N Ans. A
C. 180N
D. 100N Q. Forces 10N, 20N, 30N & 40N acts along
Ans. A sides of rectangle PQ, QR,RS,SP respectively.
Then resultant force is given by
Q. A man weighing 600N is standing at A. 28.28N
middle of light rod of 4m long. This man is B. 40N
lifted by other two men one is 1m from left end C. 48N
and other is 0.7m from right end, the weight D. 37N
carried by left and right man is nearer to Ans. A
A. 261N, 339N
B. 300N, 300N Q. Forces 10N, 20N, 30N & 40N acts along
C. 325N, 275N sides of rectangle PQ, QR,RS,SP of size3m X
D. 339N, 261N 4m has resultant force 28.28 N directed in
Ans. D S45W causing anticlockwise moment about P.
Calcualte location of resultant w.r.t. P
Q. Four forces 50N, 90N, 20N, and 50N are A. 3.63m
acting along sides AB, BC, CD, and DA of a B. 6.36m
square ABCD of side 2m. Their resultant force C. 2.36m
is 50 N. Calculate position of resultant w.r.t A D. 4.36m
A. 4.4 m Ans. B
B. 4.1 m
C. 4 m Q. Three forces 40N, 90N, 50N act along
D. 3 m AB, BC, CA along sides of equilateral triangle
Ans. A in anticlockwise direction, AB being horizontal.
Calculate resultant of the force system.
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A. 0 N A. 150N
B. 45.82 N B. 166.43N
C. 30 N C. 100N
D. 47 N D. 135N
Ans. B Ans. B

Q. Resultant of four forces acting on square Q. Three forces act at A (4,0), B (4,3) and C
plate ABCD is 15N & N30ANS. If moment (0,5) of magnitudes 60N vertically upward, 50N
of resultant about B is 22.5 Nm clockwise, along OB and 100N horizontally towards right
locate point where resultant intersects vertical respectively. Find direction of resultant.
side BC. A. 30º
A. 3.5 m B. 35.30º
B. 3m C. 40.24º
C. 2.5m D. 32.74º
D. 1.73m Ans. D
Ans. B
Q. Three forces act at A (4m,0), B (4m,3m)
Q. Forces acting at points A, B, C, D and C (0,5m) of magnitudes 60N vertically
tangentially on a circle taken in order upward, 50N along OB and 100N horizontally
anticlockwise are 1) 210 N acting towards North towards right respectively. Find moment about
2) 100 N acting towards West 3) 90 N acting origin
towards South 4) 50 N acting towards East A. 200Nm
respectively. The resultant force is nearer to B. 260Nm
A. 130 N C. 245Nm
B. 120 N D. 250Nm
C. 200 N Ans. B
D. 100 N
Ans. A Q. Three forces act at A (4m,0), B (4m,3m)
and C (0,5m) of magnitudes 60N vertically
Q. Forces acting at points A, B, C, D upward, 100N along OB and 80N horizontally
tangentially on a circle taken in order towards right respectively. Find moment about
anticlockwise are 1) 250 N acting towards North origin
2) 240 N acting towards West 3) 210 N acting A. 200Nm
towards South 4) 210 N acting towards East B. 160Nm
respectively. The resultant force is nearer to C. 145Nm
A. 50 N D. 180Nm
B. 60 N Ans. B
C. 70 N
D. 45 N Q. Three forces act at A (4m,0), B (4m,3m)
Ans. A and C (0,5m) of magnitudes 60N vertically
upward, 100N along OB and 80N horizontally
Q. Three forces act at A (4,0), B (4,3) and C towards right respectively. Find the resultant.
(0,5) of magnitudes 60N vertically upward, 50N A. 150N
along OB and 100N horizontally towards right B. 166.43N
respectively. Find resultant. C. 200N
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D. 135N
Ans. C Q. ABC is a right angled triangle having AB
horizontal base of 4m length. AC is vertical 6m
Q. Three forces act at A (4m,0), B (4m,3m) in length. Forces 100N, 200N and 120N act
and C (0,5m) of magnitudes 60N vertically along AB,BC and CA respectively. Find
upward, 100N along OB and 80N horizontally resultant
towards right respectively. Find inclination of A. 50N
the resultant. B. 47.7N
A. 36.87º C. 57N
B. 35.30º D. 49.35N
C. 40.24º Ans. B
D. 32.74º
Ans. A Q. ABC is a right angled triangle having AB
horizontal base of 4m length. AC is vertical 6m
Q. Three forces act at A (4m,0), B (4m,3m) in length. Forces 100N, 200N and 120N act
and C (0,5m) of magnitudes 60N vertically along AB,BC and CA respectively. Find
upward, 50N along OB and 100N horizontally direction of resultant
towards left respectively. Find inclination of the A. 76.66º
resultant. B. 80.50º
A. 36.87º C. 70.24º
B. 35.30º D. 72.74º
C. 56.31º Ans. A
D. 32.74º
Ans. C Q. ABC is a right angled triangle having AB
horizontal base of 4m length. AC is vertical 6m
Q. Three forces act at A (4m,0), B (4m,3m) in length. Forces 100N, 200N and 120N act
and C (0,5m) of magnitudes 60N vertically along AB,BC and CA respectively. Find value
upward, 50N along OB and 100N horizontally of moment at A.
towards left respectively. Find the resultant. A. 800Nm
A. 150N B. 665.6Nm
B. 166.43N C. 720Nm
C. 108.17N D. 680Nm
D. 135N Ans. B
Ans. C
Q. ABC is a right angled triangle having AB
Q. Three forces act at A (4m,0), B (4m,3m) horizontal base of 4m length. AC is vertical 3m
and C (0,5m) of magnitudes 60N vertically in length. Forces 80N, 100N and 60N act along
upward, 50N along OB and 100N horizontally AB,BC and CA respectively. Find .type of
towards left respectively. Find the value of resultant
moment at origin A. Force
A. 800Nm B. Force and couple
B. 740Nm C. Couple
C. 720Nm D. Not existing
D. 780Nm Ans. C
Ans. B
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Q. ABC is a right angled triangle having AB Q. ABC is a right angled triangle having AB
horizontal base of 4m length. AC is vertical 3m horizontal base of 5m length. AC is vertical
in length. Forces 80N, 100N and 60N act along 12m in length. Forces 50N, 130N and 120N act
AB,BC and CA respectively. Find magnitude of along AB,BC and CA respectively. Find .type of
resultant resultant
A. 240Nm A. Force and couple
B. 210Nm B. Force
C. 200Nm C. Couple
D. 190Nm D. Not existing
Ans. A Ans. C

Q. ABC is a right angled triangle having AB Q. ABC is a right angled triangle having AB
horizontal base of 4m length. AC is vertical 3m horizontal base of 5m length. AC is vertical
in length. Forces 80N, 100N and P N act along 12m in length. Forces 50N, 130N and 120N act
AB,BC and CA respectively. Find magnitude of along AB,BC and CA respectively. Find
P if system reduces to a couplAns. magnitude of resultant
A. 45N A. 500Nm
B. 60N B. 600Nm
C. 80N C. 580Nm
D. 75N D. 750Nm
Ans. B Ans. B

Q. ABC is a right angled triangle having AB Q. ABC is a right angled triangle having AB
horizontal base of 4m length. AC is vertical 3m horizontal base of 5m length. AC is vertical
in length. Forces 80N, P N and 60N act along 12m in length. Forces P N, 130N and 120N act
AB,BC and CA respectively. Find magnitude of along AB,BC and CA respectively. Find
P if system reduces to a couplAns. magnitude of P if the system reduces to a
A. 100N couplAns.
B. 60N A. 100N
C. 80N B. 60N
D. 75N C. 50N
Ans. A D. 75N
Ans. C
Q. ABC is a right angled triangle having AB
horizontal base of 4m length. AC is vertical 3m Q. ABC is a right angled triangle having AB
in length. Forces P N, 100N and 60N act along horizontal base of 5m length. AC is vertical
AB,BC and CA respectively. Find magnitude of 12m in length. Forces 50N, P N and 120N act
P if system reduces to a couplAns. along AB,BC and CA respectively. Find
A. 100N magnitude of P if the system reduces to a
B. 60N couplAns.
C. 80N A. 130N
D. 75N B. 60N
Ans. C C. 50N
D. 75N
Ans. A
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 Q. Centroidal distance of an equilateral
Q. ABC is a right angled triangle having AB triangle with side 'a' from any of the three sides
horizontal base of 5m length. AC is vertical is
12m in length. Forces 50N, 130 N and P N act A. 0.866 a
along AB,BC and CA respectively. Find B. 0.471 a
magnitude of P if the system reduces to a C. 0.288 a
couplAns. D. 0.235 a
A. 130N Ans. C
B. 60N
C. 50N Q. A parabolic lamina of base 'a' and height
D. 120N 'h' is given by equation ' y = hx²/a² '. The X
Ans. D centroidal distance is
A. 3a/4
UNIT 1B B. 4a/3
C. a/3
Q. The C.G. of a plane lamina will not be at D. 3a/10
its geometrical center if it is a Ans. A
A. Circle
B. Equilateral Triangle Q. A parabolic lamina of base 'a' and height
C. Rectangle 'h' is given by equation ' y = hx²/a² '. The Y
D. Right angled Triangle centroidal distance is
Ans. D A. 3h/4
B. 4h/3
Q. A square hole is punched out of circular C. h/3
lamina of radius 'r' in such a way that center of D. 3h/10
square is on Y axis and its base coincides with Ans. D
horizontal diameter of circlAns. If the side of
square is 'r/2'. The X centroidal distance is Q. A quarter elliptical lamina is of base 'a'
A. 0 and height 'b'. The X centroidal distance is
B. r/4 A. 4ab/3π
C. r/2 B. 4a/3π
D. -r/4 C. 4b/3π
Ans. A D. πab/4
Ans. B
Q. A square hole is punched out of circular
lamina of radius 'r' in such a way centre of Q. A quarter elliptical lamina is of base 'a'
square is on Y axis and that base coincides with and height 'b'. The Y centroidal distance is
horizontal diameter of circlAns. If the side of A. 4ab/3π
square is 'r/2'. The Y centroidal distance is B. 4a/3π
A. 0 C. 4b/3π
B. 0.425 r D. πab/4
C. 0.216 r Ans. C
D. 0.978 r
Ans. C Q. From a quarter circular lamina of radius
'r', square of side 'r/2' is cut in such a way that,
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two sides of square coincides with two straight D. 14.14 cm
sides of quarter circlAns. Taking origin as Ans. D
corner point of lamina each centroidal
coordinate is Q. A letter 'B' is made up of wire bends. The
A. 0.424r length of vertical wire is 20cm and the two
B. 3.141/r semicircular arc with diameter of 10 cm. The X-
C. 0.506r centroidal distance from the vertical wire is
D. 0.318r A. 3.055 cm
Ans. C B. 5 cm
C. 0 cm
Q. The C.G. of an isosceles triangle with D. 1.945 cm
base 'b' and sides 'a' is ________ from its base Ans. D
A. (4a² - b²)½ / 6
B. (4b² - a²)½ / 6 Q. A wire bend forming an arc of circle with
C. (b² - a²) / 6 the subtended angle equal to 2α and is
D. (a² - b²) / 6 symmetrical about x axis. Locate the C.G.
Ans. A A. (0, rsinα/α)
B. (rsinα/α, 0)
Q. The C.G. of a body is the point through C. (rsinα/α, rsinα/α)
which, D. (0,0)
A. Earth attracts Ans. B
B. resultant of external forces acts
C. both (a) and (b) Q. The C.G. of a wire bend forming a quarter
D. none of above circular arc is
Ans. A A. (2r/π,2r/π)
B. (4r/3π,4r/3π)
Q. A triangular hole is cut from circular C. (3r/4π,3r/4π)
lamina of radius 'r' such that the vertex of D. (0,0)
triangle is on Y axis and base coincides with Ans. A
horizontal diameter. If base of triangle is '2r' and
height is 'r'. The C.G. of remaining lamina is Q. The C.G. of a circular stor lamina with the
A. 0.222 r subtended angle equal to 2α and is symmetrical
B. -0.155 r about x axis is
C. 0.155 r A. (2r sinα/3α, 0)
D. -0.222r B. (rsinα/α, 0)
Ans. B C. (2r sinα/3α, 2r sinα/3α)
D. (0,0)
Q. A letter 'A' is made up of wire bends. The Ans. A
length of each inclined wire is 30cm and the
horizontal distance between them is 20cm. The "Q. The C.G. of a quarter circular area is
horizontal wire is of length 10cm. The Y- A. (2r/π,2r/π)
centroidal distance from the base of 'A' is B. (4r/3π,4r/3π)
A. 28.28 cm C. (3r/4π,3r/4π)
B. 15 cm D. (0,0)
C. 10 cm Ans. B
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 C. d
Q. A trapezoid having two parallel sides 'a' D. 0.8d
and 'b' and height 'h'. The Y centroidal distance Ans. B
from bottom side 'b' is
A. 0.5h(b+2a)/(b+a) Q. A square hole is punched out of circular
B. 0.5h(b-2a)/(b+a) lamina of radius 'r = 20cm' in such a way centre
C. h(b+2a)/3(b+a) of square is on Y axis and that base coincides
D. h(b-2a)/3(b+a) with horizontal diameter of circlAns. If the
Ans. C side of square is 'r/2'. The Y centroidal distance
is
Q. A symmetrical 'T' shaped lamina is made A. 0
from two rectangles 10cm X 5cm , so that total B. 8.50 cm
height is 15cm. The centroidal distance from C. 4.32 cm
bottom is D. 19.56 cm
A. 9.5 cm Ans. C
B. 8.75 cm
C. 6.25 Q. The Y centroidal distance of an
D. 5 cm equilateral triangle with each side equal to 10cm
Ans. B from any of the three sides is
A. 8.66 cm
Q. The Y centroidal distance of equal I B. 4.71 cm
section from its bottom each having flange of C. 2.88 cm
size 10cm x 5 cm and web of size 5cm x 15 cm D. 2.35 cm
deep is Ans. C
A. 15 cm
B. 20 cm Q. A parabolic lamina of base 10cm and
C. 17.5 cm height 5cm is given by equation ' y = hx²/a² '.
D. 12.5 cm The X centroidal distance is
Ans. D A. 7.5 cm
B. 13.33 cm
Q. The Y centroidal distance of unequal I C. 3.33 cm
section from its bottom having upper flange size D. 3 cm
of 15cm x 5 cm, lower flange size of 10cm x 5 Ans. A
cm and web size 5cm x 15 cm deep is
A. 15 cm Q. A parabolic lamina of base 10cm and
B. 20 cm height 5cm is given by equation ' y = hx²/a² '.
C. 13. 75 cm The Y centroidal distance is
D. 12.5 cm A. 3.75 cm
Ans. C B. 6.67 cm
C. 1.67 cm
Q. The Y centroidal distance of frustum of D. 1.5 cm
cone from base of diameter 'd', top diameter 'd/2' Ans. D
and height 'd' is
A. 0.5d Q. A quarter elliptical lamina of base 10cm
B. 0.44d and height 15cm. The X centroidal distance is
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A. 63.66 cm
B. 4.244 cm Q. Wire bend forming an arc of circle with
C. 6.366 cm the subtended angle 30°, radius 10cm is
D. 10 cm symmetrical about x axis. Locate C.G.
Ans. B A. (0, 9.88 cm)
B. (9.88 cm, 0)
Q. A quarter elliptical lamina of base 10cm C. (9.88 cm, 9.88 cm)
and height 15cm. The Y centroidal distance is D. (0,0)
A. 63.66 cm Ans. B
B. 4.244 cm
C. 6.366 cm Q. The C.G. of a wire bend forming a quarter
D. 10 cm circular arc with radius 10cm is
Ans. C A. (6.366 cm, 6.366 cm)
B. (4.244 cm, 4.244 cm)
Q. From a quarter circular lamina of radius C. (2.387 cm, 2.387 cm)
10cm, square of side 5 cm is cut in such a way D. (0,0)
that, two sides of square coincides with two Ans. A
straight sides of quarter circlAns. The C.G.
taking origin as corner point of lamina is Q. The C.G. of a circular stor lamina with the
A. 4.24 cm subtended angle 30°, radius 10cm is
B. 0.314 cm symmetrical about x axis is
C. 5.06 cm A. (6.59 cm , 0)
D. 3.18 cm B. (9.88 cm, 0)
Ans. C C. (6.59 cm , 6.59 cm)
D. (0,0)
Q. The C.G. of an isosceles triangle with Ans. A
base 10cm and sides 20cm is ________ from its
base Q. The C.G. of a quarter circular area with
A. 6.455 cm radius 10cm is
B. 0 cm A. (6.366 cm, 6.366 cm)
C. 5 cm B. (4.244 cm, 4.244 cm)
D. 7 cm C. (2.387 cm, 2.387 cm)
Ans. A D. (0,0)
Ans. B
Q. A triangular hole is cut from circular
lamina of radius 10cm such that the vertex of Q. A trapezoid having two parallel sides
triangle is on Y axis and base coincides with 10cm and 20cm and height 30cm. The Y
horizontal diameter. If base of triangle is 20 cm centroidal distance from side having width 20
and height is 10 cm. The C.G. of remaining cm is
lamina is A. 20 cm
A. 2.22 cm B. 0 cm
B. -1.55 cm C. 13.33 cm
C. 1.55 cm D. 15 cm
D. -2.22 cm Ans. C
Ans. B
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Q. A symmetrical 'T' shaped lamina is made Q. The location of center of gravity
from two rectangles 15cm X 5cm , so that total ……………….. that of the center of mass.
height is 20cm. The centroidal distance from A. coincides with
bottom is B. is different than
A. 12.5 cm C. is away
B. 7.5 cm D. none
C. 10 cm Ans. A
D. 11.5 cm
Ans. A Q. The centroid C is a point which defines
the ………………… of an object.
Q. The Y centroidal distance of frustum of A. area
cone from base with base diameter 10cm, top B. volume
diameter 5cm and height 10cm is C. geometric center
A. 5 cm D. all of the above
B. 4.4 cm Ans. C
C. 10 cm
D. 8 cm Q. The centroid coincides with center of
Ans. B mass or center of gravity only if material
composing the body is
Q. The angle made by side of square lamina A. uniform
with horizontal if suspended freely from the B. homogeneous
corner is C. both A and B
A. 45° D. none
B. 90° Ans. C
C. 0°
D. All of above Q. Formulae used to locate the center of
Ans. A gravity represent a balance between the sum of
moments of all the parts of the system and the
Q. The center of gravity G is a point which moment of …………… for the system.
locates the ……………. of a system of A. one part
particles. B. two parts
A. area C. resultant
B. volume D. all of the above
C. resultant weight Ans. C
D. none
Ans. C Q. For a triangle, the centroid is located at
………………. from the basAns.
Q. For a system of n particles, the weights of A. one third height
particles comprise of a system of B. two third height
A. non-parallel forces C. one half height
B. parallel forces D. none
C. both A and B Ans. A
D. none
Ans. B Q. For a triangle, the centroid is located at
………………. from the apex.
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A. one third height
B. two third height Q. For a quarter-circular arc lying in first
C. one half height quadrant, centroidal X and Y co-ordinates
D. none respectively are
Ans. B A. 2r/3.14 and 3r/3.14
B. 3r/3.14 and 2r/3.14
Q. For a triangle, the centroid is located at C. 2r/3.14 from both axes
………. from the base and …….. from apex. D. none
A. one third, one fifth Ans. C
B. one third, two third
C. one half, one half Q. For a semicircular arc symmetric about x-
D. none axis, centroidal x co-ordinate is
Ans. B A. 2r/3.14
B. 3r/3.14
Q. If an area or a line possesses an axis of C. r/3.14
symmetry, its centroid C is located D. none
A. outside the axis Ans. A
B. on that axis
C. above the axis Q. For a quarter-circular area lying in first
D. below the axis quadrant, centroidal X and Y coordinates are
Ans. B A. 2r/3.14 and 3r/3.14
B. 3r/3.14 and 2r/3.14
Q. If a circular stor is symmetric about x- C. (4r/3x3.14) from both axes
axis, the centroidal x co-ordinate is D. none
A. 2rsinθ/3θ Ans. C
B. zero
C. 4rsinθ/3θ Q. If a semicircular area is symmetric about
D. 4rsinθ/3 y-axis, the centroidal y co-ordinate is
Ans. A A. 4r/(3x3.14)
B. 2r/(3x3.14)
Q. If an arc of a circle is symmetric about x- C. 4r/(3.14)
axis, the centroidal y co-ordinate is D. 2r/(3.14)
A. 4r/(3x3.14) Ans. A
B. zero
C. 2r/3.15 Q. For a quarter-elliptical area of radii a and
D. 3r/(3.14) b lying in first quadrant, centroidal X and Y co-
Ans. B ordinates respectively are
A. 4a/3x3.14 and 4b/3x3.14
Q. If a semicircular arc is symmetric about y- B. 3r/3.14 and 2r/3.14
axis, the centroid along x-axis is C. (4a/3x3.14) along both axes
A. 4r/(3x3.14) D. none
B. zero Ans. A
C. 2r/3.14 from both axes
D. 3r/3.14
Ans. B
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Q. If a semielliptical area of radii a and b is Q. From a circular area of radius R, a smaller
symmetric about y-axis, the centroidal y co- circle of radius r is removed. Top half of smaller
ordinate is circle is in Ist quadrant and bottom half is in
A. 4a/(3x3.14) fourth quadrant. R=2r. The centroid of
B. 3r/3.14 remaining area is
C. 4b/(3x3.14) A. (0,0)
D. none B. (-r/3, 0)
Ans. C C. (0, r/3)
D. (-r/3, r/3)
Q. If a parabolic area of height h is Ans. B
symmetric about y-axis, the centroidal x co-
ordinate is Q. A square hole is removed from a thin
A. 3h/10 circular lamina, the diagonal of the square being
B. zero equal to the radius of circle R. One side of
C. h/10 square coincides with diameter of circle such
D. 7h/10 that top half of square is in Ist quadrant and
Ans. B bottom half is in fourth quadrant. The centroid
of remaining area from the center of circle is
Q. If a parabolic area is symmetric about y- A. (0,0)
axis, the centroid along y-axis from its base is B. (-0.877R, 0)
A. 3h/10 C. (-0.095R, 0)
B. zero D. (0, -0.095R)
C. 3h/5 Ans. B
D. 7h/10
Ans. C Q. For a line of length 3 m passing through
origin and inclination 40 with x-axis, centroid
Q. For a line of length 'a' passing through along x is
origin and inclination θ with x-axis, centroid A. 1.149
along x is given by B. 2
A. (a/2) cos(θ) C. 1.5
B. (a/2) sin(θ) D. 1
C. a Ans. A
D. a/2
Ans. A Q. For a line of length 2.5 m passing through
origin and inclination 45 with x-axis, centroid
Q. For a line of length 'a' passing through along y is
origin and inclination theta with x-axis, centroid A. 0.883
along y is B. 2.056
A. (a/2) cos(θ) C. 1.25
B. (a/2) sin(θ) D. 1
C. a Ans. A
D. a/2
Ans. B Q. From a circular area of radius 4m, a
smaller circle of radius 2m is removed. Top half
of smaller circle is in Ist quadrant and bottom
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half is in fourth quadrant. The centroid of
remaining area is Q. For a line of length 2.5 m passing through
A. (0,0) origin and inclination 60 with x-axis, centroid
B. (-0.667, 0) along y is
C. (0, 0.667) A. 1.083
D. (-0.667, 0.667) B. 1.75
Ans. B C. 2.5
D. 1
Q. A square hole is removed from a thin Ans. A
circular lamina, the diagonal of the square being
equal to the radius of circle 4m. One side of Q. From a circular area of radius 5m, a
square coincides diameter of circle such that top smaller circle of radius 2.5m is removed. Top
half of square is in Ist quadrant and bottom half half of smaller circles in Ist quadrant and bottom
is in fourth quadrant.The centroid of remaining half is in fourth quadrant. The centroid of
figure is remaining figure is
A. (0,0) A. (0,0)
B. (-3.508,0) B. (-0.833, 0)
C. (-2.508, 0) C. (0, 0.833)
D. (0, -0.38) D. (-0.833, 0.833)
Ans. B Ans. B

Q. The center of mass will coincide with the Q. A square hole is removed from a thin
centroid provided the density of material is circular lamina, the diagonal of the square being
A. non-uniform equal to the radius of circle 5m. One side of
B. uniform square coincides diameter of circle such that top
C. varying half of square is in Ist quadrant and bottom half
D. none is in fourth quadrant. The centroid of remaining
Ans. B figure is
A. (0,0)
Q. A triangle of base b and height h has its B. (-4.435, 0)
centroid (h/3) from its basAns. It is valid for C. (2.475, 0)
A. isosceles triangle D. (0, 4.475)
B. Right angled triangle Ans. B
C. Equilateral triangle
D. Any shape of triangle
Ans. D
Q. When the net effect of given forces acting
Q. For a line of length 2.5 m passing through on a particle at rest is zero, the particle is said to
origin and inclination 60 with x-axis, centroid be in
along x is A. static equilibrium
A. 0.625 B. motion
B. 0.5 C. non-equilibrium
C. 2.5 D. dynamic equilibrium
D. 1 Ans. A
Ans. A
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"Q. The particle acted upon by two forces
will be in equilibrium if two forces have equal Q. The Principle of Transmissibility states
magnitude and are having that the condition of equilibrium of a rigid body
A. same direction & collinear will remain unchanged if a force ‘F’ is replaced
B. opposite direction but collinear by equivalent force ‘P’ acting at other point if
C. same direction & collinear they have
D. opposite direction but non-collinear A. same magnitude only
Ans. B B. same direction only
C. Same magnitude and direction
Q. If the resultant of forces acting on a D. same magnitude, direction and same line of
particle originally at rest is in equilibrium then it action
will remain Ans. D
A. in motion
B. at rest Q. For the Equilibrant of co-planer non
C. in circular motion concurrent force system, the necessary and
D. General plane motion sufficient conditions are
Ans. B A. Equal magnitude & same direction of
Resultant
Q. One component of resultant of forces B. Equal magnitude and opposite direction of
acting on a particle is along positive side of x- Resultant
axis and another along negative side of y-axis C. Equal magnitude & same direction and same
,then the equilibrant will lie in point of application of resultant
A. First Quadrant D. Equal magnitude and opposite direction and
B. second Quadrant same point of application of resultant
C. Third Quadrant Ans. D
D. Fourth Quadrant
Ans. B UNIT 2A
Q. The force which when applied on a Q. 1 km/h = _____ m/s
particle subjected to various forces makes the A. 5/18
resultant force zero is known as B. 18/5
A. Resultant C. 50/3
B. Inertia Force D. 1/3
C. Equilibrant Ans. A
D. Gravity Force
Ans. C Q. A body moving along a straight line at 20
m/s decelerates at the rate of 4 m/s2. After 2
Q. The force triangle of the forces acting on seconds its speed will be equal to
a particle in equilibrium, when drawn in tip to A. 8 m/s
tail fashion, shall form B. 12 m/s
A. Open Triangle C. 16 m/s
B. Closed Rectangle D. - 12 m/s
C. Straight Line Ans. B
D. Closed Triangle
Ans. D
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Q. An object moving with a speed of 5 m/s B. 0 m/s
comes to rest in 10 s, after the brakes are C. 24 m/s
applied. What is the initial velocity? D. 2.4 m/s
A. zero Ans. A
B. 5 m/s
C. 15 m/s Q. Name the physical quantity that is defined
D. 50 m/s as the rate of change of displacement.
Ans. B A. velocity
B. acceleration
Q. A body moving along a straight line at 40 C. distance
m/s undergoes an acceleration of 4 m/s2. After D. Speed
10 seconds its speed will be Ans. A
A. 20 m/s
B. 28 m/s Q. An object moves with a constant velocity
C. 16 m/s of 9.8 m/s, its acceleration in m/ s2 is ________.
D. 80 m/s A. 9.8 m/s2
Ans. D B. zero
C. 0.98 m/s
Q. SI unit of acceleration is __________. D. 98 m/s2
A. m/s2 Ans. B
B. km/h2
C. cm/s2 Q. A body moving along a straight line at 20
D. km/min2 m/s undergoes an acceleration of 4 m/s2. After
Ans. A two seconds its speed will be ________.
A. 8 m/s
Q. Retardation is __________. B. 12 m/s
A. negative acceleration C. 16 m/s
B. positive acceleration D. 28 m/s
C. uniform acceleration Ans. D
D. variable acceleration
Ans. A Q. A car increases its speed from 20 km/h to
50 km/h in 10 seconds. Its acceleration is
Q. When an object is moving with uniform ________.
velocity, what is its acceleration? A. 30 m/s2
A. zero B. 3 m/s2
B. uniform C. 18 m/s2
C. non-uniform D. 0.83 m/s2
D. negative Ans. D
Ans. A
Q. Negative acceleration means an object is
Q. The average speed of a car which covers moving with ________ .
half the distance with a speed of 20 m/s and A. increasing speed
other half with a speed of 30 m/s in equal B. decreasing speed
intervals of time is _________. C. uniform speed
A. 25 m/s D. constant speed
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Ans. B B. 20 m/s2
C. 30 m/s2
Q. A body travels from A to B in 10 seconds D. none of the above
with a speed of 50 km/h and returns with a Ans. D
speed of 100 km/h in 5 s. Find the average
speed. Q. What is the value of gravitational
A. 18.5 m/s constant?
B. 16.5 m/s A. 6.6734x10-11N m2/kg2
C. 15.5 m/s B. 6.6734x10-10N m2/kg2
D. none of the above C. 6.6734x10-11N m/kg2
Ans. A D. 6.6734x10-11N m2/kg
Ans. A
Q. A body travelling with a velocity of 200
m/s is brought to rest in 10 s. Calculate the Q. If the distance between two bodies is
retardation. doubled, the force of attraction F between them
A. 20 ms-2 will be _______
B. 10 ms-2 A. 1/4 F
C. 15 ms-2 B. 2 F
D. none of the above C. 1/2 F
Ans. A D. F
Ans. A
Q. A car starting from rest acquires a
velocity of 36 km/h in 5 seconds. Calculate: its Q. The force of gravitation between two
acceleration bodies in the universe does not depend on
A. 3 ms-2 A. the distance between them
B. zero ms-2 B. the product of their masses
C. 2 ms-2 C. the sum of their masses
D. none of the above D. the gravitational constant
Ans. C Ans. C

Q. A body moving with an initial velocity of Q. When an object is thrown up, the force of
36 km/h accelerates uniformly at the rate of 5 gravity _________.
m/s2 for 20 seconds. Calculate the total A. Is opposite to the direction of motion
distance travelled in 20 s B. Is in the same direction as the direction of
A. 1400 m motion
B. 1000 m C. becomes zero at the highest point
C. 1200 m D. increases as it rises up
D. none of the above Ans. A
Ans. C
Q. What is the final velocity of a body
Q. A body moving with an initial velocity of moving against gravity when it attains the
36 km/h accelerates uniformly at the rate of 5 maximum height?
m/s2 for 20 seconds. Calculate the final A. Zero
velocity. B. u2/2g
A. 10 m/s2 C. h/t
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D. 2gh Q. The acceleration due to gravity of a body
Ans. A moving against gravity is
A. 9.8 m/s2
Q. A stone is dropped from a cliff. Its speed B. -9.8 m/s2
after it has fallen 100 m is C. ± 9.8 m/s2
A. 9.8 m/s D. 9.6 m/s
B. 44.2 m/s Ans. B
C. 19.6 m/s
D. 98 m/s Q. The weight of an object of mass 10 kg on
Ans. B earth is_______.
A. 9.8 N
Q. A ball is thrown up and attains a B. 9.8 kg
maximum height of 100 m. Its initial speed was C. 98 N
A. 9.8 m/s D. 98 kg
B. 44.2 m/s Ans. C
C. 19.6 m/s
D. 98 m/s Q. The weight of an object of mass 15 kg at
Ans. B the centre of the earth is _____.
A. 147 N
Q. A stone dropped from the roof of a B. 147 kg
building takes 4 seconds to reach the ground. C. zero
What is the height of the building? D. 150 N
A. 19.6 m Ans. C
B. 39.2 m
C. 156.8 m Q. When a body is projected vertically
D. 78.4 m downwards with initial velocity u then the
Ans. D equation describing motions are
A. v = u + gt
Q. The acceleration due to gravity is zero at B. v = gt
______. C. v = u -gt
A. the equator D. none of the above
B. poles Ans. A
C. sea level
D. the centre of the earth Q. When body is falling down freely, then
Ans. D equation of kinematics is
A. h = ut
Q. The second equation of motion for a B. h= 1/2 gt2
freely falling body starting from rest is _______. C. h = ut –1/2 gt2
A. h= ut + (1/2) gt2 D. none of the above
B. h= ut - (1/2) gt2 Ans. B
C. h= (1/2) gt2
D. h= - (1/2) gt2 Q. When body is projected vertically upward
Ans. C with initial velocity u, then
A. v2 = u2 + 2gh
B. v2 = 2gh
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C. v2 = u2 –2gh "Q. The relationship s = ut + ½ at2is
D. none of the above applicable to the bodies those are
Ans. C "
A. Moving with any type of motion
Q. A motorist travelling at a speed of 72 B. Moving with uniform velocity
kmph sees a traffic signal 200 m ahead of him C. Moving with uniform acceleration
turn red. Determine the deceleration so that he D. None of above
will just stop at the signal Ans. C
A. -1.0 m/s2
B. -2 m/s2 Q. The motion under gravity is a particular
C. -1.5 m/s2 case of motion under
D. -2.5 m/s2 A. Constant velocity
Ans. A B. Constant acceleration
C. Both a and b
Q. A motorist is travelling at 72 kmph along D. None of above
a straight road. A traffic signal turns red and it Ans. B
remains red for 15 s. What must be deceleration
so that at signal the velocity is zero Q. If two bodies A and B are projected
A. -1.33 m/s2 upwards such that the velocity of A is double
B. -2.33 m/s2 the velocity of B, then the height to which A
C. -1.00 m/s2 will rise will be ----- times the height which the
D. 1.3 m/s2 body B will rise
Ans. A A. 2 times
B. Four times
Q. Two cars are travelling towards each C. Eight times
other on a single lane at 12 m/s and 9 m/s D. None of the above
respectively. They succeed in avoiding the Ans. B
collision exactly at the mid span, if the initial
span between them is 100 m. determine the Q. A body was thrown vertically down from
accelerations. a tower and traverses a distance of 40 m, during
A. a2 = - 0.71 m/s2 a1 = - 1.44 m/s2 its 4th second of its fall. Determine the initial
B. a2 = - 0.81 m/s2 a1 = - 1.44 m/s2 velocity of the body. Take g = 9.8 m/s2
C. a2 = - 0.81 m/s2 a1 = - 1.00/s2 A. u = 6.7 m/s
D. a2 = - 0.11m/s2 a1 = - 1.6m/s2 B. u = 7.7 m/s
Ans. B C. u = 5.7 m/s
D. u=8.7m/s
Q. A freely falling object under gravity Ans. C
passes two points M & N 20 m apart, within 1.2
s. Determine the velocity Vn. Q. A body starts with a velocity 10 m/s and
A. Vn = 29.553 m/s moves in a straight line with constant
B. Vn = 20.553 m/s acceleration 2 m/s2. Determine the distance
C. Vn = 22.553 m/s travelled when velocity reaches 50 m/s
D. Vn = 27.553 m/s A. S = 600 m
Ans. C B. S = 700 m
C. S = 300 m
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D. S = 100 m Q. Bus starts from rest at A, accelerates at
Ans. A 0.8 m/s2 till it reaches a speed of 12 m/s.
Determine distance travelled.
Q. Car `M’ moving with a constant speed of A. s = 9 m
10 m/s. Car N is behind it by 50 m with initial B. s = 90 m
speed of 5 m/s. At what rate it must accelerate C. s = 50 m
so that it will reach the same position as reached D. s = 95 m
by car M within 5 s. Ans. B
A. 75/12 = a
B. 75/11.5 = a Q. Bus starts from rest at A, accelerates at
C. 75/12.5 = a 0.8 m/s2 till it reaches a speed of 12 m/s.
D. 75/10.5 = a Determine the time of travel.
Ans. C A. t = 10 s
B. t = 25 s
Q. A car starts from rest and moves in a C. t = 15 s
straight line with uniform acceleration. It covers D. t=70 s
80 m in 9th second. Find the uniform Ans. C
acceleration of the car.
A. a = 9.41 m/s2 Q. A balloon is rising the velocity of 2 m/s.
B. a = 8.41 m/s2 When a bag of sand is released. If its height at
C. a = 5.41 m/s2 the time of release is 100 m, how long does it
D. a = 9.71 m/s2 take for the sand to reach the ground (g = 9.8
Ans. B m/s2)
A. t = 4.3 s.
Q. From the top of a tower 30 m high, a B. t = 9.73 s.
stone is thrown vertically up with a velocity of 8 C. t = 8.73 s.
m/s. After how much time it will hit the ground. D. t = 4.73 s.
(g = 9.8 m/s2) Ans. D
A. t = 1.42 s.
B. t = 9.42 s Q. A balloon is rising with a velocity of 2
C. t = 3.42 s. m/s. when a bag of sand is released. If its height
D. t = 3.99 s at the time of release is 100 m, determine the
Ans. C striking velocity of the sandbag (g = 9.8 m/s2)
A. Vs = 40.317 m/s
Q. Water dips from a tap at the rate of 5 B. Vs = 44.317 m/s
drops per second. Determine the vertical C. Vs = 48.317 m/s
separation between first two drops just when D. Vs = 42.317 m/s
2nd drop leaves the tap. Ans. B
A. 0.96 m
B. 0.196 m Q. A stone is thrown vertically upwards from
C. 0.200 m the top of a building 21 m high with a velocity
D. 0.100 m of 14 m/s. Determine the velocity at any instant
Ans. B `t’. (g = 9.8 m/s2)
A. V = 20 – (9.8 x t)
B. V = 14 – (9.8 x t)
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C. V = 22 – (9.8 x t)
D. V = 2 – (9.8 x t) Q. A stone is thrown vertically upwards from
Ans. B the top of a building 21 m high with a velocity
of 14 m/s. Determine the time required for the
Q. A stone thrown vertically upwards from stone to reach the ground. g = 9.8 m/s2.
the top of a building 21 m high with a velocity A. 3.900 s.
of 14 m/s. Determine the expression for its B. 1.944 s.
position w.r.t. ground at any instant `t’ (g = 9.8 C. 2.944 s.
m/s2) D. 3.944 s
A. S = 21 + 14 t – ½ x 9.8 t2 Ans. D
B. S = 21 + 14 t – ½ x 8 t2
C. S = 21 + 16 t – ½ x 9.8 t2 Q. A stone is thrown vertically upwards from
D. S = 21 + 13 t – ½ x 9.8 t2 the top of a building 21 m high with a velocity
Ans. A of 14 m/s. Determine the striking velocity of
stone at the ground.
Q. A stone is thrown vertically upwards from A. V = 24.64 m/s.
the top of a building 21 m high with a velocity B. V = 20.64 m/s.
of 14 m/s. Determine the highest elevation C. V = 245.64 m/s.
reached by the stone from ground (g = 9.8 D. V = 246.4 m/s.
m/s2). Ans. A
A. S = 21 + 14 t – ½ x 9.8 t2
B. S = 21 + 14 t – ½ x 8 t2 Q. When an object moves in a fixed direction
C. S= 21 + 16 t – ½ x 9.8 t2 with uniform acceleration, the speed-time graph
D. S = 21 + 13 t – ½ x 9.8 t2 is a
Ans. A A. parabola
B. inclined straight line
Q. A stone is thrown vertically upwards from C. ellipse
the top of a building 21 m high with a velocity D. Curve
of 14 m/s. Determine the distance travelled by Ans. B
the stone to reach the highest point.
A. Actual from ground = 30m Q. A car starts from rest and covers a
B. Actual from ground = 31m distance of 100 m in one second with uniform
C. Actual from ground = 71m acceleration. Its acceleration is
D. Actual from ground = 21m A. 100 m/s2
Ans. B B. 50 m/s2
C. 200 m/s2
Q. A stone is thrown vertically upwards from D. none of the above
the top of a building 21 m high with a velocity Ans. C
of 14 m/s. Determine the time when stone
reaches the maximum height. g = 9.8 m/s2 Q. From the top of a tower 30 m high, a
A. t = 1.429 s. stone is thrown vertically up with a velocity of 8
B. t = 1.400 s. m/s. After how much time it will hit the ground.
C. t = 1.4 s. (g = 9.8 m/s2)
D. t = 1.29 s. A. 1.42 s
Ans. A B. 3.42 s
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C. 9.42 s B. 25s
D. 3.99 s C. 15 s
Ans. B D. 70 s
Ans. C
Q. A particle falling freely under gravity
falls 50 m in certain second. Determine the Q. A bus starts from rest at A, accelerates at
initial velocity to cover these 50 m. 0.8 m/s2 till it reaches a speed of 12 m/s. Brakes
A. 15.9 m/s are applied and then it stops at B, 300 m from
B. 50 m/s A. Determine the acceleration.
C. 54.9 m/s A. 0.343 m/s2
D. 54 m/s B. -0.343 m/s2
Ans. C C. -1.343 m/s2
D. -0.43 m/s2
Q. A particle falling freely under gravity Ans. B
falls 50 m in certain second. Determine the
velocity at the end of this second. Q. A bus starts from rest at A, accelerates at
A. 45.1 m/s 0.8 m/s2 till it reaches a speed of 12 m/s. Brakes
B. -45.1 m/s are applied and then it stops at B, 300 m from
C. -75.1 M/S A. Determine the total time of travel
D. -15.1 m/s A. 10 s
Ans. B B. 70 s
C. 5 s
Q. A stone is projected up from top of a D. 50 s
building 120 m high with initial velocity of 25 Ans. D
m/s.. Find the time taken by the stone to reach
the ground ( g = 9.87 m/s2) Q. If the gravitational acceleration at any
A. 6.12 s place is doubled, then the weight of a body will
B. 1.12 s be
C. 8.12 s A. g/2
D. 8 s B. g
Ans. C C. √ 2g
D. 2g
Q. A bus starts from rest at A, accelerates at Ans. D
0.8 m/s2 till it reaches a speed of 12 m/s.
Determine distance travelled. Q. The velocity of a body on reaching the
A. 9 m ground from a height h, is
B. 90 m A. √2gh
C. 50 m B. 2gh
D. 95 m C. √2g/h
Ans. B D. gh
Ans. A
Q. A bus starts from rest at A, accelerates at
0.8 m/s2 till it reaches a speed of 12 m/s. Q. When the distance covered by an object is
Determine the time of travel. directly proportional to time, it is said to travel
A. 10 s with
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A. zero velocity
B. constant speed Q. For a particle moving along a straight
C. constant acceleration line, position x is expressed by x = t3- t2- t +1
D. uniform acceleration where x is in m and t is in s. Particle's
Ans. B acceleration when t=1/3 s is
A. 2/9 m/s2
Q. For a particle moving along a straight B. -1/9 m/s2
line, position x is expressed by x = t4-2t3+1 C. 0 m/s2
where x is in m and t is in s. The velocity D. 1 m/s2
attained by the particle at 1.5 s will be Ans. C
A. minimum
B. maximum Q. For a particle moving along a straight
C. zero line, position x is expressed by x = t3- t2- t +1
D. none of the abovAns. where x is in m and t is in s. The minimum
Ans. C acceleration attained by the particle is
A. -6 m/s2
Q. For a particle moving along a straight B. -1 m/s2
line, position x is expressed by x = t3- t2- t +1 C. -2 m/s2
where x is in m and t is in s. Expression for D. 0 m/s2
velocity v is Ans. C
A. v = t2 – t (m/s)
B. v = 3t2 - t - 1 (m/s) Q. For a particle moving along a straight
C. v = 3t2- 2t - 1 (m/s) line, position x is expressed by x = t3- t2- t +1
D. none of the abovAns. where x is in m and t is in s. The minimum
Ans. C acceleration attained by the particle at t =
A. 0 s
Q. For a particle moving along a straight B. 0.5 s
line, position x is expressed by x = t3- t2- t +1 C. 1 s
where x is in m and t is in s. Expression for D. none of the abovAns.
acceleration is Ans. A
A. a = t2- t (m/s2)
B. a = 6t - 2(m/s2) Q. For a particle moving along a straight
C. a = 2t - 2 (m/s2) line, position x is expressed by x = t3- t2- t +1
D. a = -2t2 +1 (m/s2) where x is in m and t is in s. The acceleration
Ans. B attained by the particle will be zero at
A. t = 1/3 s
Q. For a particle moving along a straight B. t = 0 s
line, position x is expressed by x = t3- t2- t +1 C. t = 1 s
where x is in m and t is in s. Particle's velocity D. none of the abovAns.
when t =0 s and 1 s is given by Ans. A
A. -1 m/s, 0 m/s
B. 0 m/s, 1 m/s Q. For a particle moving along a straight
C. -1 m/s, 2 m/s line, position x is expressed by x = t3- t2- t +1
D. 2 m/s, 2 m/s where x is in m and t is in s. The minimum
Ans. A position will be attained by the particle at
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A. t = 1 s
B. t = 0 s Q. For a particle moving along a straight
C. t = 1/3 s line, position x is expressed by x = 2t3+10
D. none of the abovAns. where x is in m and t is in s. Particle's
Ans. A acceleration when t =1 s is
A. 0 m/s2
Q. For a particle moving along a straight B. -1 m/s2
line, position x is expressed by x = t3- t2- t +1 C. 12 m/s2
where x is in m and t is in s. The minimum D. 6 m/s2
position attained by the particle will be Ans. C
A. 1m
B. 2m Q. For a particle moving along a straight
C. 0m line, position x is expressed by x = 2t3+10
D. none of the abovAns. where x is in m and t is in s. The minimum
Ans. C velocity attained by the particle is
A. -1/3 m/s
Q. For a particle moving along a straight B. -2/3 m/s
line, position x is expressed by x = 2t3+10 C. 0 m/s
where x is in m and t is in s. Expression for D. 1 m/s
velocity v is Ans. C
A. v = t2 +10 (m/s)
B. v = 3t2+ 10 (m/s) Q. For a particle moving along a straight
C. v = 6t2 (m/s) line, position x is expressed by x = 2t3+10
D. none of the abovAns. where x is in m and t is in s. The minimum
Ans. C velocity is attained by the particle at t =
A. 0 s
Q. For a particle moving along a straight B. 0.5 s
line, position x is expressed by x = 2t3+10 C. 1 s
where x is in m and t is in s. Expression for D. none of the abovAns.
acceleration is Ans. A
A. a = 3t2+10t (m/s2)
B. a = 12t (m/s2) Q. For a particle moving along a straight
C. a = 2t - 10 (m/s2) line, position x is expressed by x = 2t3+10
D. a = -2t2 +5 (m/s2) where x is in m and t is in s. The minimum
Ans. B acceleration attained by the particle is
A. -1 m/s2
Q. For a particle moving along a straight B. -2 m/s2
line, position x is expressed by x = 2t3+10 C. 0 m/s2
where x is in m and t is in s. Particle's velocity D. 2 m/s2
when t =0 s and 1 s is given by Ans. C
A. 0 m/s, 6 m/s
B. 1 m/s, 6 m/s Q. For a particle moving along a straight
C. 0 m/s, 10 m/s line, position x is expressed by x = 2t3+10
D. 2 m/s, 4 m/s where x is in m and t is in s. The minimum
Ans. A acceleration attained by the particle at t =
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A. 0 s
B. 0.5 s Q. For a particle moving along a straight
C. 1 s line, position x is expressed by x = t 6-2t4 where
D. none of the abovAns. x is in m and t is in s. Expression for velocity v
Ans. A is
A. v = t5 – 2t3 (m/s)
Q. For a particle moving along a straight B. v = 3t5+4t3 + 1 (m/s)
line, position x is expressed by x = 2t3+10 C. v = 6t5- 8t3 (m/s)
where x is in m and t is in s. The velocity D. none of the abovAns.
attained by the particle will be zero at Ans. C
A. t = 0 s
B. t = 2 s Q. For a particle moving along a straight
C. t = 1 s line, position x is expressed by x = t 6-2t4 where
D. none of the abovAns. x is in m and t is in s. Expression for
Ans. A acceleration is
A. a = 6t4-6t2 (m/s2)
Q. For a particle moving along a straight B. a = 30t4 - 24t2 (m/s2)
line, position x is expressed by x = 2t3+10 C. a = 2t4 -4t2 (m/s2)
where x is in m and t is in s. The acceleration D. a = -2t2 +5 (m/s2)
attained by the particle will be zero at Ans. B
A. t = 0 s
B. t = 0.5 s Q. For a particle moving along a straight
C. t = 1 s line, position x is expressed by x = t 6-2t4 where
D. none of the abovAns. x is in m and t is in s. Particle's velocity when t
Ans. A =0 s and 1 s is given by
A. 0 m/s, -2 m/s
Q. For a particle moving along a straight B. 0 m/s, 2 m/s
line, position x is expressed by x = 2t3+10 C. -1 m/s, 0 m/s
where x is in m and t is in s. The minimum D. none of the abovAns.
position will be attained by the particle at Ans. A
A. t = 0 s
B. t = 0.5 s Q. For a particle moving along a straight
C. t = 1 s line, position x is expressed by x = t 6-2t4 where
D. none of the abovAns. x is in m and t is in s. Particle's acceleration
Ans. A when t =0 s is
A. 1 m/s2
Q. For a particle moving along a straight B. -1 m/s2
line, position x is expressed by x = 2t3+10 C. 0 m/s2
where x is in m and t is in s. The minimum D. 1 m/s2
position attained by the particle will be Ans. C
A. 0 m
B. 3 m Q. For a particle moving along a straight
C. 10 m line, position x is expressed by x = t6-2t4 where
D. none of the abovAns. x is in m and t is in s. Particle's velocity is zero
Ans. C when t =
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A. 0 s
B. 1 s Q. For a particle moving along a straight line
C. 2 s starting from x = 6m, velocity v is expressed by
D. none of the abovAns. v = 2t2- 8t where v is in m/s and t is in s. The
Ans. A minimum velocity attained by the particle is
A. 8 m/s
Q. For a particle moving along a straight B. 0 m/s
line, velocity v is expressed by v = 2t 2-8t where C. -8 m/s
v is in m/s and t is in s. Expression for D. none of the abovAns.
acceleration is Ans. C
A. a = 4t-8 (m/s2)
B. a = 4t +8 (m/s2) Q. For a particle moving along a straight line
C. a = 2t (m/s2) starting from x = 6m, velocity v is expressed by
D. a = 2t2 (m/s2) v = 2t2- 8t where v is in m/s and t is in s. The
Ans. A minimum velocity will be attained by the
particle at t =
Q. For a particle moving along a straight line A. 2/3 s
starting from x = -6m, velocity v is expressed by B. 2 s
v = 2t2-8t where v is in m/s and t is in s. C. 0 s
Expression for position x is D. none of the abovAns.
A. x = 4t-8 (m) Ans. B
B. x = 4t (m)
C. x = 2t - 4 (m) Q. For a particle moving along a straight line
D. x = 2t3/3-4t2 – 6 (m) starting from x = 6m, velocity v is expressed by
Ans. D v = 2t2-8t where v is in m/s and t is in s. The
minimum position x attained by the particle is
Q. For a particle moving along a straight A. -2 m
line, velocity v is expressed by v = 2t 2-8t where B. 0 m
v is in m/s and t is in s. Particle's acceleration C. -8 m
when t = 2 s is D. none of the abovAns.
A. 8 m/s2 Ans. D
B. 4 m/s2
C. 0 m/s2 Q. For a particle moving along a straight line
D. 1 m/s2 starting from x = 6m, velocity v is expressed by
Ans. C v = 2t2-8t where v is in m/s and t is in s. The
minimum acceleration will be attained by the
Q. For a particle moving along a straight line particle at t =
starting from x = -6m, velocity v is expressed by A. 1 s
v = 2t2- 8 where v is in m/s and t is in s. B. 0 s
Particle's position x when t = 1 s is C. 2 s
A. -40/3 m D. none of the abovAns.
B. 0 m Ans. B
C. 15 m
D. none of the abovAns. Q. For a particle moving along a straight line
Ans. A starting from x = 6m, velocity v is expressed by
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v = 2t2-8t (m/s) where t is in s. The zero velocity B. a = 8t (m/s2)
will be attained by the particle at t = C. a = 2t (m/s2)
A. t = 2 and 4 s D. x = 4t3/3+5t (m)
B. t = 0 and 2 s Ans. B
C. t = 1 and 2 s
D. t = 0 and 4 s Q. For a particle moving along a straight line
Ans. D starting from x = 0m, velocity v is expressed by
v = 4t2+5 where v is in m/s and t is in s.
Q. For a particle moving along a straight line Expression for position x is
starting from x = 6m, velocity v is expressed by A. x= 4t+5 (m)
v = 2t2-8t where v is in m/s and t is in s. The B. x = 8t (m)
acceleration attained by the particle will be zero C. x = 2t (m)
at D. x = 4t3/3+5t (m)
A. t = 2 s Ans. D
B. t = 0 s
C. t = 1 s Q. For a particle moving along a straight
D. none of the abovAns. line, velocity v is expressed by v = 4t 2+5
Ans. A where v is in m/s and t is in s. Particle's
acceleration when t =2 s is
Q. For a particle moving along a straight line A. 8 m/s2
starting from x = 6m, velocity v is expressed by B. 16 m/s2
v = 2t2-8t where v is in m/s and t is in s. The C. 0 m/s2
minimum position attained by the particle at D. 1 m/s2
A. t = 3 s Ans. B
B. t = 0 s
C. t = 1 s Q. For a particle moving along a straight line
D. t = 2 s starting from x = 0m, velocity v is expressed by
Ans. D v = 4t2+5 where v is in m/s and t is in s. The
minimum velocity attained by the particle is
Q. For a particle moving along a straight A. 8 m/s
line, velocity v is expressed by v = 4t 2+5 B. 4 m/s
where v is in m/s and t is in s. If at t = 0 s, x = 0 C. 0 m/s
m, particle's velocity when t =1 s and 2 s is D. none of the abovAns.
given by Ans. D
A. 0 m/s, 5 m/s
B. 9 m/s, 13 m/s Q. For a particle moving along a straight line
C. 13 m/s, 21 m/s starting from x = 0m, velocity v is expressed by
D. 9 m/s, 21 m/s v = 4t2+5 where v is in m/s and t is in s. The
Ans. D zero velocity will be attained by the particle at t
=
Q. For a particle moving along a straight A. 2 s
line, velocity v is expressed by v = 4t 2+5 B. 4 s
where v is in m/s and t is in s. Expression for C. 0 s
acceleration is D. none of the abovAns.
A. a = 4t+5 (m/s2) Ans. D
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 A. x= 6t+10 (m)
Q. For a particle moving along a straight line B. x = 6t (m)
starting from x = 0m, velocity v is expressed by C. x = 2t +5 (m)
v = 4t2+5 where v is in m/s and t is in s. The D. x = t3- t2 – t +1 (m)
minimum position attained by the particle is Ans. D
A. 2 m
B. 4 m Q. For a particle moving along a straight
C. 0 m line, acceleration a is expressed by a = 2t -
D. none of the abovAns. 1(m/s2) where t is in s. If at t = 0 s, x = 5 m and
Ans. C v = -10 m/s Expression for position x is
A. x = 4t3/3+5t +10 (m)
Q. For a particle moving along a straight line B. x = t3/3-t2/2-10t + 5 (m)
starting from x = 0m, velocity v is expressed by C. x = 4t2+5t +10 (m)
v = 4t2+5 where v is in m/s and t is in s. The D. none of the abovAns.
minimum acceleration attained by the particle is Ans. B
A. 2 m/s2
B. -1 m/s2 Q. For a particle moving along a straight
C. 0 m/s2 line, acceleration a is expressed by a = 2t - 1
D. none of the abovAns. (m/s2) where t is in s. If at t = 0 s, x = 5 m and v
Ans. C = -10 m/s Expression for velocity v is
A. v = 4t2 + 5 (m/s)
Q. For a particle moving along a straight line B. v = t2+2t + 5 (m/s)
starting from x = 0m, velocity v is expressed by C. v = t2- t - 10 (m/s)
v = 4t2+5 where v is in m/s and t is in s. D. none of the abovAns.
Particle's position x =0 m when t = Ans. C
A. 0 s
B. 1 s "Q. For a particle moving along a straight
C. 3 s line, acceleration a is expressed by a = 2t - 1
D. none of the abovAns. (m/s2) where t is in s. If at t = 0 s, x = 5 m and v
Ans. A = -10 m/s, particle's velocity when t=1s is
A. 0
Q. For a particle moving along a straight B. -10
line, velocity v is expressed by v = 3t 2- 2t - 1 C. 15
where v is in m/s and t is in s. Expression for D. none of the abovAns.
acceleration is Ans. B
A. a = 3t-2 (m/s2)
B. a = 6t -2 (m/s2) Q. For a particle moving along a straight
C. a = 3t (m/s2) line, acceleration a is expressed by a = 2t - 1
D. a = 3t2 (m/s2) (m/s2) where t is in s. If at t = 0 s, x = 5 m and v
Ans. B = -10 m/s, particle's position when t =1s is
A. 10 m
Q. For a particle moving along a straight line B. 5.167 m
starting from x = 1m, velocity v is expressed by C. -5.167 m
v = 3t2- 2t - 1 where v is in m/s and t is in s. D. none of the abovAns.
Expression for position x is Ans. C
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 Q. For a particle moving along a straight
Q. For a particle moving along a straight line, acceleration a is expressed by a = 2t - 1
line, acceleration a is expressed by a = 2t - 1 (m/s2) where t is in s and at t = 0 s, x = 5 m and
(m/s2) where t is in s and at t = 0 s, x = 5 m and v = -10 m/s. The velocity attained by the
v = -10 m/s. The minimum velocity attained by particle will be zero at
the particle is A. t = 3.7 s
A. -10 m/s B. t = 0 s
B. -13 m/s C. t = 1.7 s
C. -10.25 m/s D. none of the abovAns.
D. 0 m/s Ans. A
Ans. C
Q. For a particle moving along a straight
Q. For a particle moving along a straight line, acceleration a is expressed by a = 2t - 1
line, acceleration a is expressed by a = 2t - 1 (m/s2) where t is in s and at t = 0 s, x = 5 m and
(m/s2) where t is in s and at t = 0 s, x = 5 m and v = -10 m/s. The acceleration attained by the
v = -10 m/s. The minimum velocity will be particle will be zero at
attained by the particle at t = A. t = 0.5 s
A. 2/3 s B. t = 0 s
B. 2 s C. t = 1 s
C. 1 s D. none of the abovAns.
D. none of the abovAns. Ans. A
Ans. D
Q. For a particle moving along a straight
Q. For a particle moving along a straight line, acceleration a is expressed by a = 2t - 1
line, acceleration a is expressed by a = 2t - 1 (m/s2) where t is in s and at t = 0 s, x = 5 m and
(m/s2) where t is in s and at t = 0 s, x = 5 m and v = -10 m/s. The minimum position will be
v = -10 m/s. The minimum acceleration attained attained by the particle at
by the particle is A. t = 3.7 s
A. -1/3 m/s2 B. t = 0 s
B. -2 m/s2 C. t = 0.5 s
C. none of the abovAns. D. none of the abovAns.
D. 0 m/s2 Ans. A
Ans. C
Q. For a particle moving along a straight
Q. For a particle moving along a straight line, acceleration a is expressed by a = 2t - 1
line, acceleration a is expressed by a = 2t - 1 (m/s2) where t is in s and at t = 0 s, x = 5 m and
(m/s2) where t is in s and at t = 0 s, x = 5 m and v = -10 m/s. The minimum position attained by
v = -10 m/s. The minimum acceleration will be the particle will be
attained by the particle at t = A. 5 m
A. 0 s B. 0 m
B. 2 s C. -10.25 m
C. 1 s D. 21.96m
D. none of the abovAns. Ans. D
Ans. A

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Q. For a particle moving along a straight line Q. For a particle moving along a straight line
in resisting medium, velocity v is expressed by in resisting medium, position x is expressed by
v = voe-kt (m/s), where t is in s, k is in s-1 and x=
at t = 0 s, x = 0 m and v = vo m/s. The -(V- Vo)/k (m) where V is in m/s, k is in s-1
expression for acceleration a of the particle is and at t = 0 s, x = 0 m and V = Vo m/s. The
A. a =kv (m/s2) expression for acceleration a of the particle is
B. a = -kv (m/s2) A. kV (m/s2)
C. a = -kv2 (m/s2) B. -kV (m/s2)
D. none of the abovAns. C. -kV2 (m/s2)
Ans. B D. none of the abovAns.
Ans. B
Q. For a particle moving along a straight line
in resisting medium, velocity v is expressed by Q. For a particle moving along a straight line
v = voe-kt (m/s), where t is in s, k is in s-1 and in resisting medium, acceleration a is expressed
at t = 0 s, x = 0 m and v = vo m/s. The by a = -kv (m/s2) where v is in m/s, k is in s-1
expression for position x of the particle is and at t = 0 s, x = 0 m and v = vo m/s. The
A. x = (1 + e-kt )vo/k (m) expression for velocity v of the particle is
B. x = (1- e-kt )vo/k m) A. v = vo -1 (m/s)
C. x = (vo + 1) e-kt (m) B. v = vo + kx (m/s)
D. none of the abovAns. C. v = vo - kx (m/s)
Ans. A D. none of the abovAns.
Ans. C
Q. For a particle moving along a straight line
in resisting medium, position x is expressed by Q. For a particle moving along a straight line
x = (1 + e-kt ) vo/k (m), where t is in s, k is in s- in resisting medium, velocity v is expressed by
1 and at t = 0 s, x = 0 m and v = vo m/s. The v = vo - kx (m/s) where x is in m, k is in s-1
expression for velocity v of the particle is and at t = 0 s, x = 0 m and v = vo m/s. The
A. v = e-kt – vo (m/s) expression for acceleration a of the particle is
B. v = e-kt (m/s) A. a = -kv (m/s2)
C. v = voe-kt (m/s) B. a =kv (m/s2)
D. none of the abovAns. C. a = -kv2 (m/s2)
Ans. C D. none of the abovAns.
Ans. A
Q. For a particle moving along a straight line
in resisting medium, acceleration a is expressed Q. For a particle moving along a straight
by a = -kv (m/s2) where k is in s-1 and at t = 0 line in resisting medium, position x is expressed
s, x = 0 m and v = vo m/s. The expression for by x = -(v - vo)/k (m) where v is in m/s, k is in
position x of the particle is s-1 and at t = 0 s, x = 0 m and v = vo m/s. The
A. x = -(v - vo)/k (m) expression for velocity v of the particle is
B. (v + vo) /k (m) A. v = vo -1 (m/s)
C. x = (vo + 1) k (m) B. v = vo + kx (m/s)
D. none of the abovAns. C. v = vo - kx (m/s)
Ans. A D. none of the abovAns.
Ans. C

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Q. For a particle moving along a straight Q. Distance-time graph is a straight line for
line in resisting medium, velocity v is __________ motion.
expressed by v = vo - kx (m/s) where x is in m, A. variable
k is in s-1 and at t = 0 s, x = 0 m and v = vo B. non uniform
m/s. The expression for position x of the particle C. rectilinear
is D. circular
A. x = -(v - vo)/k (m) Ans. C
B. x = (v + vo) /k (m)
C. x = (vo + 1) k (m) Q. The slope of a v-t graph gives ________.
D. none of the abovAns. A. acceleration
Ans. A B. velocity
C. speed
Q. In the case of a rectilinear uniform D. distance
motion, distance-time graph is a Ans. A
A. parabola
B. straight line Q. Cars A and B are travelling at speeds of
C. curved line 55 km/h and 40 km/h, respectively in opposite
D. rectangle directions. Determine the relative velocity of A
Ans. B with respect to B.
A. 95 km/h in opposite direction to B
Q. When a graph of one quantity versus B. 15 km/h in the direction of B
another , results in a straight line, the quantities C. 95 km/h in the direction of B
are D. 15 km/h in the opposite direction to B
A. directly proportional Ans. A
B. constant
C. inversely proportional Q. Cars A and B are travelling at speeds of
D. independent of each other 55 km/h and 40 km/h, respectively in opposite
Ans. A directions. Determine the relative velocity of B
with respect to A.
Q. What do you infer, if S-t graphs of two A. 95 km/h in opposite direction to A
cyclists meet at a point? B. 15 km/h in the direction of A
A. They collide C. 95 km/h in the direction of A
B. They pass each other D. 15 km/h in the opposite direction to A
C. They are at rest Ans. A
D. They are starting from rest
Ans. B Q. Cars A and B are travelling at speeds of
55 km/h and 40 km/h, respectively in the same
Q. Name the physical quantity which we get direction. Determine the relative velocity of A
from slope of S-t graph. with respect to B.
A. Speed A. 95 km/h in opposite direction to B
B. Displacement B. 15 km/h in the direction of B
C. Distance C. 95 km/h in the direction of B
D. Time D. 15 km/h in the opposite direction to B
Ans. A Ans. B

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Q. Cars A and B are travelling at speeds of respectively. Determine the direction of relative
55 km/h and 40 km/h, respectively in the same velocity of A with respect to B.
direction. Determine the relative velocity of B A. 45.530 N of W
with respect to A. B. 45.530 N of E
A. 95 km/h in opposite direction to A C. 48.220 N of W
B. 15 km/h in opposite direction to A D. 48.220 N of E
C. 95 km/h in the direction of A Ans. C
D. 15 km/h in the opposite direction to B
Ans. B Q 1 On a two lane road, truck is travelling at a
speed of 100 km/h and car overtakes it with
Q. Cars A and B are travelling at speeds of speed of 126 km/h in the direction. Determine
35 km/h in north direction and 40 km/h in south the relative velocity of Car with respect to truck.
direction, respectively. Determine the relative A. 226 km/h in the direction of truck
velocity of A with respect to B. B. 26 km/h in the direction of truck
A. 75 km/h due North C. 52 km/h in the direction of truck
B. 5 km/h due South D. 126 km/h in the direction of truck
C. 75 km/h due South Ans. B
D. 5 km/h due North
Ans. A Q. On a two lane road, truck is travelling at a
speed of 100 km/h and car overtakes it with
Q. Cars A and B are travelling at speeds of speed of 126 km/h in the direction. Determine
35 km/h in north direction and 40 km/h in south the relative velocity of truck with respect to
direction, respectively. Determine the relative car.
velocity of with B respect to A. A. 226 km/h in the direction of car
A. 75 km/h due North B. 26 km/h in opposite direction of car
B. 5 km/h due South C. 52 km/h in the direction of car
C. 75 km/h due South D. 126 km/h in the opposite direction of car
D. 5 km/h due North Ans. B
Ans. C
Q. On a two way road, bus is travelling with
Q. At the instant shown, motor A and car B speed of 90 km/h and rickshaw is approaching it
are travelling at speeds of 75 km/h in north with a speed of 50 km/h in the opposite
direction and 67 km/h in East direction, direction. Determine the magnitude of relative
respectively. Determine the magnitude of velocity of bus with respect to rickshaw.
relative velocity of A with respect to B. A. 40 km/h in the direction of rickshaw
A. 100.57 km/h B. 90 km/h in the direction of rickshaw
B. 80.57 km/h C. 120 km/h in opposite direction to rickshaw
C. 120.75 km/h D. 140 km/h in opposite direction to rickshaw
D. 115.75 km/h Ans. D
Ans. A
Q. On a two way road, bus is travelling with
Q. At the instant shown, motor A and car B speed of 90 km/h and rickshaw is approaching it
are travelling at speeds of 75 km/h in north with a speed of 50 km/h in the opposite
direction and 67 km/h in East direction, direction. Determine the magnitude of relative
velocity of rickshaw with respect to bus.
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A. 40 km/h in the direction of bus. A. 61.670 N of W
B. 90 km/h in the direction of bus B. 85.530 N of W
C. 140 km/h in the opposite direction to bus. C. 61.670 S of E
D. 120 km/h in the opposite direction to bus D. 75.250 N of W
Ans. C Ans. C

Q. A particle is moving with a speed of 102 Q. A car is moving with a speed of 89 km/h
km/h in 45 ˚ North of west direction. Another in 45 ˚ South of East direction. Another car is
particle is moving with a speed of 111 km/h in moving with a speed of 101 km/h in due west
due west direction. Determine the magnitude of direction. Determine the magnitude of relative
relative velocity of first particle with the second. velocity of first car with the second.
A. 81.93 km/h A. 175.59 km/h
B. 85.15 km/h B. 185.15 km/h
C. 87.89 km/h C. 187.89 km/h
D. 95.13 km/h D. 195.13 km/h
Ans. A Ans. A

Q. A particle is moving with a speed of 102 Q. A car is moving with a speed of 89 km/h
km/h in 45 ˚ North of west direction. Another in 45 ˚ South of East direction. Another car is
particle is moving with a speed of 111 km/h in moving with a speed of 101 km/h in due west
due west direction. Determine the direction of direction. Determine the direction of relative
relative velocity of first particle with the second. velocity of first car with the second.
A. 85.530 N of W A. 61.670 N of W
B. 61.670 N of E B. 85.530 N of W
C. 75.250 N of W C. 75.250 N of W
D. 70.270 S of W D. 21.000 S of E
Ans. B Ans. D

Q. A particle is moving with a speed of 102 Q. A car is moving with a speed of 89 km/h
km/h in 45 ˚ South of west direction. Another in 30 ˚ South of west direction. Another car is
particle is moving with a speed of 111 km/h in moving with a speed of 101 km/h in due East
due west direction. Determine the magnitude of direction. Determine the magnitude of relative
relative velocity of first particle with the second. velocity of first car with the second.
A. 85.15 km/h A. 196.75 km/h
B. 87.89 km/h B. 183.55 km/h
C. 95.13 km/h C. 157.55 km/h
D. 81.93 km/h D. 195.13 km/h
Ans. D Ans. B

Q. A particle is moving with a speed of 102
km/h in 45 ˚ South of west direction. Another
particle is moving with a speed of 111 km/h in
due west direction. Determine the direction of
relative velocity of first particle with the
second.
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Q. A car is moving with a speed of 89 km/h
in 30 ˚ South of west direction. Another car is
moving with a speed of 101 km/h in due East
direction. Determine the direction of relative
velocity of first car with the second.
A. 14.030 N of W
B. 23.160 N of W C. 59.150 N of E
C. 14.030 S of W D. 49.150 S of E
D. 24.670 S of E Ans. B
Ans. C
Q. Cars A and B are travelling at speeds of
Q. A particle is moving with a speed of 85 55 m/s and 40 m/s, respectively in opposite
km/h in 300 North of East direction. Another directions. Car A has acceleration 10 m/s2 and
particle is moving with a speed of 99 km/h in B is moving with constant velocity. Determine
due East direction. Determine the magnitude of the relative velocity of A with respect to B at t=
relative velocity of second particle with the first. 2 s.
A. 149.50 km/h A. 95 m/s in the opposite direction to B
B. 49.50 km/h B. 110 m/s in the opposite direction to B
C. 67.69 km/h C. 90 m/s in the opposite direction to B
D. 59.33 km/h D. 115 m/s in the opposite direction to B
Ans. B Ans. D

Q. A particle is moving with a speed of 85 Q. Cars A and B are travelling at speeds of

km/h in 300 North of East direction. Another 55 m/s and 40 m/s, respectively in opposite
particle is moving with a speed of 99 km/h in directions. Car A has acceleration 10 m/s2 and
due East direction. Determine the direction of B is moving with constant velocity. Determine
relative velocity of second particle with the first. the relative velocity of B with respect to A at t=
A. 53.010 S of E 2 s.
B. 13.160 N of W A. 90 m/s in the opposite direction to A
C. 44.030 S of W B. 95 m/s in the opposite direction to A
D. 59.150 S of E C. 115 m/s in the opposite direction to A
Ans. D D. 110 m/s in the opposite direction to A
Ans. C
Q. A particle is moving with a speed of 85
km/h in South of East direction. Another Q. Cars A and B are travelling at speeds of
particle is moving with a speed of 99 km/h in 55 m/s and 40 m/s, respectively in the same
due East direction. Determine the magnitude of direction. Car A has acceleration 25 m/s2 and B
relative velocity of first particle with the second. is moving with constant velocity. Determine the
A. 71.55 km/h relative velocity of A with respect to B at t= 3 s.
B. 39.50 km/h A. 100 m/s in the direction of B
C. 123.11 km/h B. 125 m/s in the direction of B
D. 67. 93 km/h C. 115 m/s in the direction of B
Ans. A D. 90 m/s in the direction of B.
Ans. D
Q. A particle is moving with a speed of 85
km/h in East-West direction. Another particle is Q. Cars A and B are travelling at speeds of
moving with a speed of 99 km/h in due East 55 m/s and 40 m/s, respectively in the same
direction. Determine the direction of relative direction. Car A has acceleration 25 m/s2 and B
velocity of first particle with the second. is moving with constant velocity. Determine the
A. 53.160 N of W relative velocity of B with respect to A at t= 3 s.
B. 57.120 S of W A. 115 m/s in opposite direction to A
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B. 90 m/s in opposite direction to A B. 4 km/h
C. 100 m/s in opposite direction to A C. 6 km/h
D. 125 m/s in opposite direction to A D. 5 km/h
Ans. B Ans. D

Q. Cars A and B are travelling at speeds of Q. A man is walking on a level road at a

35 m/s in north direction and 40 m/s in south speed of 3.0 km/h. rain drops fall vertically with
direction, respectively. Car A has acceleration a speed of 4.0 km/h. and Find angle with
20 m/s2 and B is moving with constant velocity. vertical in which rain drop hits his body.
Determine the magnitude of relative velocity of A. 32.86
A with respect to B at t =1s. B. 36.87
A. 95 m/s in the due North C. 38.87
B. 100 m/s in the due North D. 40.87
C. 125 m/s in the due North Ans. B
D. 105 m/s in the due North
Ans. A Q. A man can swim in still water at a speed
of 3 km/h. He wants to cross a river that flows at
Q. A swimmer can swim in still water at a 1.2 km/h and reach the point directly opposite to
rate 4.0 km/h. If he swims in a river flowing at this starting point. In which direction should he
3.0 km/h and keeps his direction (with respect to try to swim (that is, find the angle his body
water) perpendicular to the current, find his makes with the river flow)?
velocity with respect to the ground. A. 40.81
A. 6 km/h B. 41.81
B. 5 km/h C. 42.18
C. 7 km/h D. 48.18
D. 4 km/h Ans. D
Ans. B
Q. A man can swim in still water at a speed
Q. A swimmer can swim in still water at a of 3 km/h. He wants to cross a river that flows at
rate 4.0 km/h. If he swims in a river flowing at 2 km/h and reach the point directly opposite to
3.0 km/h and keeps his direction (with respect to this starting point. How much time will he take
water) perpendicular to the current, find angle to cross the river which is 500 m. wide?
made by him with the direction of river flow. A. 0.22 hr
A. 50.13 B. 0.20hr
B. 52.13 C. 0.24 hr
C. 53.13 D. 0.26 hr
D. 54.13 Ans. A
Ans. C
Q. A man can swim at a speed of 3 km/h in
Q. A man is walking on a level road at a still water. He wants to cross a 500 m wide river
speed of 3.0 km/h. rain drops fall vertically with flowing at 2 km/h. He keeps himself always at
a speed of 4.0 km/h. Find the magnitude of an angle of 120˚ with the river flow while
velocity of the raindrops with respect to the swimming. Find the angle of swimmer with
man. respect to ground.
A. 3 km/h A. 90
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B. 75.11 swimming. At what point on the opposite bank
C. 70.11 will he arrivAns.
D. 79.11 A. 0.096 km
Ans. D B. 0.076 km
C. 0.063 km
Q. A man can swim at a speed of 3 km/h in D. 0.055km
still water. He wants to cross a 500 m wide river Ans. A
flowing at 2 km/h. He keeps himself always at
an angle of 120˚ with the river flow while Q. A man standing on a road has to hold his
swimming. Find the velocity of swimmer with umbrella at 30˚ with the vertical to keep the rain
respect to ground. away. He throws the umbrella and starts running
A. 2.20 km/h at 10 km/h. He finds that raindrops are hitting
B. 2.80 km/h his head vertically. Find the speed of raindrops
C. 2.64 km/h with respect to the road.
D. 2.90 km/h A. 8 km/h
Ans. C B. 10 km/h
C. 20 km/h
Q. A man can swim at a speed of 3 km/h in D. 12 km/h
still water. He wants to cross a 500 m wide river Ans. C
flowing at 2 km/h. He keeps himself always at
an angle of 120˚ with the river flow while Q. A man standing on a road has to hold his
swimming. Find the component of velocity umbrella at 30˚ with the vertical to keep the rain
across the river of man with respect to ground. away. He throws the umbrella and starts running
A. 2.2 km/h at 10 km/h. He finds that raindrops are hitting
B. 2.6 km/h his head vertically. Find the speed of raindrops
C. 2.75 km/h with respect to the moving man.
D. 3.1 km/h A. 17.32 km/h
Ans. B B. 22.34 km/h
C. 22 km/h
Q. A man can swim at a speed of 3 km/h in D. 25 km/h
still water. He wants to cross a 500 m wide river Ans. A
flowing at 2 km/h. He keeps himself always at
an angle of 120˚ with the river flow while Q. A man running on a horizontal road at 8
swimming. Find the time he takes to cross the km/h finds the rain falling vertically. He
river. increases his speed to 12 km/h and finds that the
A. 0.29 hr. drops make angle 30˚ with the vertical. Find the
B. 0.23 hr. speed of the rain with respect to the road.
C. 0.25 hr. A. 6.92 km/h
D. 0.19 hr. B. 10.58 km/h
Ans. D C. 15.29 km/h
D. 16.29 km/h
Q. A man can swim at a speed of 3 km/h in Ans. B
still water. He wants to cross a 500 m wide river
flowing at 2 km/h. He keeps himself always at Q. A man running on a horizontal road at 8
an angle of 120˚ with the river flow while km/h finds the rain falling vertically. He
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increases his speed to 12 km/h and finds that the Ans. C
drops make angle 30˚ with the vertical. Find the
direction of the rain with respect to the road. Q. A river is flowing from west to east at a
A. 41.1 speed of 5 meters per minutAns. A man on
B. 45.1 the south bank of the river, capable of
C. 40.9 swimming at 10 meters per minute in still water,
D. 54.2 wants to swim across the river in the shortest
Ans. C timAns. How much will be the shortest time
required by him to cross the river of 500m
Q. A river is flowing from west to east at a width?
speed of 5 meters per minutAns. A man on A. 60 min
the south bank of the river, capable of B. 50 min
swimming at 10 meters per minute in still water, C. 52 min
wants to swim across the river in the shortest D. 55 min
timAns. He should swim in a direction Ans. B
A. due north
B. 30˚ east of north Q. A river 400 m wide is flowing at a rate of
C. 30˚ north of west 2.0 m/s. A boat is sailing at a velocity of 10 m/s.
D. 60˚ east of north. with respect to the water, in a direction
Ans. A perpendicular to the river. Find the time taken
by the boat to reach the opposite bank.
Q. A river is flowing from west to east at a A. 40 s.
speed of 5 meters per minutAns. A man on B. 30 s.
the south bank of the river, capable of C. 50 s.
swimming at 10 meters per minute in still water, D. 60 s.
wants to swim across the river in the shortest Ans. A
timAns. How much will be his speed with
respect to ground? Q. A river 400 m wide is flowing at a rate of
A. 15.18 m/min 2.0 m/s. A boat is sailing at a velocity of 10 m/s.
B. 13.18 m/min with respect to the water, in a direction
C. 12.18 m/min perpendicular to the river. How far from the
D. 11.18 m/min point directly opposite to the starting point does
Ans. D the boat reach the opposite bank?
A. 70 m
Q. A river is flowing from west to east at a B. 80 m
speed of 5 meters per minutAns. A man on C. 90 m
the south bank of the river, capable of D. 100 m
swimming at 10 meters per minute in still water, Ans. B
wants to swim across the river in the shortest
timAns. How much will be the angle Q. A river 400 m wide is flowing at a rate of
between the man and the river bank? 2.0 m/s. A boat is sailing at a velocity of 10 m/s.
A. 65.43 with respect to the water, in a direction
B. 60.43 perpendicular to the river. Find velocity of boat
C. 63.43 with respect to river bank
D. 61.43 A. 10,198 m/s.
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B. 11.198 m/s B. 165 m/s
C. 12.198 m/s. C. 155 m/s
D. 13.198 m/s. D. 145 m/s
Ans. A Ans. C

Q. A river 400 m wide is flowing at a rate of Q. Car A is moving with a speed of 102 m/s
2.0 m/s. A boat is sailing at a velocity of 10 m/s. in 30 0 south of west direction. Car B is moving
with respect to the water, in a direction with a speed of 111 m/s in due west direction.
perpendicular to the river. Angle made by the Car B has deceleration 30 m/s2 and A is moving
boat with respect to the banks. with constant velocity. Determine the magnitude
A. 75.69 of relative velocity of car B with respect to car
B. 72.69 A at t=0.5 s.
C. 78.69 A. 51.57 m/s
D. 70.69 B. 62.37 m/s
Ans. C C. 81.45 m/s
D. 91.05 m/s
Q. A swimmer wishes to cross a 500 m wide Ans. A
river flowing at 5 km/h. His speed with respect
to water is 3 km/h. If he heads in a direction Q. Car A is moving with a speed of 102 m/s
making an angle ө with the flow, find the time in south of west direction. Car B is moving with
in hours he takes to cross the river. a speed of 111 m/s in due west direction. Car B
A. 1/(16sinө) has deceleration 30 m/s2 and A is moving with
B. 1/(60sinө) constant velocity. Determine the direction of
C. 1/(sinө) relative velocity of car B with respect to car A at
D. 1/(6sinө) t= 0.5 s.
Ans. D A. 63.170 N of W
B. 73.010 N of W
Q. A swimmer wishes to cross a 500 m wide C. 81.460 N of W
river flowing at 5 km/h. His speed with respect D. 45.380 N of W
to water is 3 km/h. find the shortest possible Ans. C
time in hours to cross the river.
A. 1/16 Q. A particle is moving with a speed of 92
B. 1/6 m/s in due east direction. Another particle is
C. 1/60 moving with a speed of 75 m/s in due south-
D. 1/26 west direction. Both the particles have uniform
Ans. B deceleration of 10 m/s2. Determine the
magnitude of relative velocity of first particle
Q. On a two way road, bus is travelling with with the second at t = 5 seconds.
a speed of 90 m/s and an acceleration of 10 m/s2 A. 51.65 m/s
and rickshaw is approaching it with a speed of B. 62.24 m/s
65 m/s in the opposite direction with C. 71.54 m/s
deceleration of 10 m/s2. Determine the D. 67.32 m/s
magnitude of relative velocity of rickshaw with Ans. B
respect to bus after t=2 seconds.
A. 125 m/s
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Q. A particle is moving with a speed of 92 "
m/s in due east direction. Another particle is A. 36 m/s
moving with a speed of 75 m/s in due south- B. 56 m/s
west direction. Both the particles have uniform C. 65 m/s
deceleration of 10 m/s2. Determine the D. 9 m/s
magnitude of relative velocity of first particle Ans. B
with the second at t = 5 seconds.
A. 53.660 N of E Q. At the instant shown, motor A and car B
B. 33.350 N of E are travelling at speeds of 75 m/s in north
C. 28.440 N of E direction and 67 m/s in East direction,
D. 16.500 N of E respectively. Car B has deceleration of 25 m/s2
Ans. D and motor A has acceleration of 10
m/s2.Determine the magnitude of relative
Q. At the instant shown, cars A and B are velocity of A with respect to B at t =2.5 s.
travelling at speeds of 55 m/s and 40 m/s, A. 100.10 m/s
respectively in opposite directions. Car B has B. 104.50 m/s
deceleration 10 m/s2 and car A has acceleration C. 95.50 m/s
of 5 m/s2. Determine the magnitude of relative D. 102.15 m/s
velocity of A with respect to B at t = 2 s. Ans. A
A. 95 m/s
B. 25 m/s Q. At the instant shown, motor A and car B
C. 45 m/s are travelling at speeds of 75 m/s in north
D. 85 m/s direction and 67 m/s in East direction,
Ans. D respectively. Car B has deceleration of 25 m/s2
and motor A has acceleration of 10
Q. At the instant shown, cars A and B are m/s2.Determine the direction of relative velocity
travelling at speeds of 55 m/s and 50 m/s, of A with respect to B at t =2.5 s.
respectively in the same direction. Car A and B A. 46.170 N of W
have deceleration 10 m/s2 and 15 m/s2 B. 59.740 N of W
respectively. Determine the magnitude of C. 87.420 N of W
relative velocity of A with respect to B at t = 3 D. 73.550 N of W
s. Ans. C
A. 105m/s
B. 5m/s Q. On a two lane road, truck is travelling at a
C. 20m/s speed of 100 m/s and car overtakes it with speed
D. 30m/s of 126 m/s in the direction. Car has deceleration
Ans. C of 25 m/s2 and truck is moving with constant
velocity. Determine the magnitude of relative
"Q. Cars A and B are travelling at speeds of velocity of car with respect to truck at t =1 s.
37 m/s in north direction and 28 m/s in south A. 226 m/s
direction, respectively. Car B has deceleration B. 26 m/s
of 12 m/s2 and Car A has acceleration of 6 C. 201 m/s
m/s2. Determine the magnitude of relative D. 1 m/s
velocity of Car A with respect to Car B at t Ans. D
=1.5s.
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Q. On a two way road, bus is travelling with acceleration of 20 m/s2. Determine the
speed of 89 m/s and rickshaw is approaching it magnitude of relative velocity of first particle
with a speed of 55 m/s in the opposite direction. with the second after 1 s.
Bus and Rickshaw have deceleration of 20 m/s2 A. 34.17 m/s
each. Determine the magnitude of relative B. 64.80 m/s
velocity of bus with respect to rickshaw at t =2 C. 46.38 m/s
s. D. 75.69 m/s
A. 34 m/s Ans. D
B. 64 m/s
C. 84 m/s Q. A particle is moving with a speed of 62
D. 114 m/s m/s in due east direction with a deceleration of
Ans. B 10 m/s2. Another particle is moving with a
speed of 35 m/s in due north direction with an
"Q. Aeroplane A is moving with a speed of acceleration of 20 m/s2. Determine the of
132 m/s in 45 North of West directions. Another direction relative velocity of first particle with
plane B is moving with a speed of 101 m/s in 30 the second after 1 s.
South of West direction. Second plane B has A. 46.610 S of E
deceleration of 30 m/s2 and A has acceleration B. 62.630 S of E
of 10m/s2. Determine the magnitude of relative C. 35.660 S of E
velocity of first plane with the second at t=2 D. 49.780 S of E
seconds. Ans. A
A. 134.77 m/s
B. 164.87 m/s Q. Ship A is sailing at a 4.51 m/s velocity in
C. 146.83 m/s 79.130 south of west direction. Ship B is sailing
D. 154.67 m/s at 0.8 m/s velocity in 25 north of east direction
Ans. C in the same port. Determine the magnitude of
velocity of ship B observed by ship A.
Q. Aeroplane A is moving with a speed of A. 5.02 m/s
132 m/s in 450 North of West directions. B. 5.00 m/s
Another plane B is moving with a speed of 101 C. 4.88 m/s
m/s in 300South of West direction. Second D. 5.52 m/s
plane B has deceleration of 30 m/s2 and A has Ans. A
acceleration of 10m/s2. Determine the direction
of relative velocity of first plane with the second Q. Ship A is sailing at a 4.51 m/s velocity in
at t=2 seconds. 79.130 south of west direction. Ship B is sailing
A. 63.970 N of W at 0.8 m/s velocity in 250 north of east direction
B. 60.650 N of W in the same port. Determine the direction of
C. 55.630 N of W velocity of ship B observed by ship A.
D. 57.780 N of W A. 66.760 N of E
Ans. B B. 79.130 N of E
C. 71.710 N of E
Q. A particle is moving with a speed of 62 D. 59.780 N of E
m/s in due east direction with a deceleration of Ans. C
10 m/s2. Another particle is moving with a
speed of 35 m/s in due north direction with an
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Q. Two bodies with weights W1 and W2 D. 498.6N
(with W1>W2) are connected by an inextensible Ans. D
string passing over a smooth pulley, with W2
resting on horizontal floor and W1 being Q. An elevator has an upward acceleration of
suspended freely, the tension T in the string is 1.5 m/ s2. Find pressure transmitted by a man of
given by mass 60 kg travelling in the lift.
A. W1 W2 / (W1 + W2) A. 672.6 N
B. 2W1 W2 / (W1 + W2) B. 675.6 N
C. 3W1 W2 / (W1 + W2) C. 678.6 N
D. 4 W1 W2 / (W1 + W2) D. 681.6 N
Ans. A Ans. C

Q. When two bodies of weights W1 and W2 Q. Determine the force necessary to produce
(with W1 > W2) connected by a string passing an acceleration of 4 m/ s2 in a mass of 250 kg.
over a smooth pulley , W1 being suspended A. 900N
freely and W2 lying on smooth inclined plane B. 1000N
with inclination angle a, the tension T in the C. 1200N
string is given by D. 1300N
A. W1 W2( 1+ sin a ) / 2 (W1 + W2) Ans. B
B. W1 W2 ( 1+ sin a ) / (W1 + W2)
C. W1 W2 / (W1 + W2) Q. A body of mass 160 kg is made to move
D. none of the above with a velocity of 20 m/s when a force of 80 N
Ans. B acts on it for 60 seconds. Determine the
acceleration of the body.
Q. A body of weight 80 N is being pulled by A. 0.25 m/ s2
another body of weight 50 N along a smooth B. 0.50 m/ s2
horizontal plane with the help of smooth pulley C. 0.75 m/ s2
and a string arrangement. Weight 50 N is resting D. 1.00 m/ s2
on a horizontal floor and 80N is being Ans. B
suspended freely. The tension T in this case
would be Q. A body of mass 160 kg is made to move
A. 30.8N with a velocity of 20 m/s when a force of 80 N
B. 35.8N acts on it for 60 seconds. Determine the
C. 40.8N velocity attained at the end of 60 seconds if
D. 45.8N force acts in the direction of the motion.
Ans. A A. 50 m/s
B. 75 m/s
UNIT 2B C. 100 m/s
D. 125 m/s
Q. An elevator has a downward acceleration Ans. A
of 1.5 m/ s2 .Find pressure transmitted by a man
of mass 60 kg travelling in the lift. Q. A body of mass 160 kg is made to move
A. 490.6N with a velocity of 20 m/s when a force of 80 N
B. 492.6N acts on it for 60 seconds. Determine the
C. 494.6N velocity attained at the end of 60 seconds if
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force acts in the opposite direction of the Q. A block of mass m is moving down a
motion. plane making an angle θ with horizontal. The
A. – 5 m/s acceleration of the block is a. If the co-efficient
B. – 10 m/s of friction between the block and the plane
C. -15 m/s surface is µ, the pulling force required in the
D. none of the above direction of motion is
Ans. B A. (µmgsin θ - ma)
B. (-mgsin θ + ma + µmgcos θ)
Q. A block of mass m is moving up a plane C. (mgsin θ + ma)
making an angle θ with horizontal. The D. None of the abovAns.
acceleration of the block is 'a' If there is no Ans. B
friction between the block and the plane surface
the pulling force required in the direction of Q. A block of mass m is moving down a
motion is plane making an angle θ with horizontal under
A. zero the action of self weight. If there is no friction
B. (mgcos θ + ma) between the block and the plane surface, the
C. (mgsin θ + ma) acceleration of the block is a.
D. None of the abovAns. A. zero
Ans. C B. gcos θ
C. gsin θ
Q. A block of mass m is moving down a D. None of the abovAns.
plane making an angle θ with horizontal. The Ans. C
acceleration of the block is a. If there is no
friction between the block and the plane surface, Q. A block of mass m is moving up a plane
the pulling force required in the direction of making an angle θ with horizontal. The block is
motion is pulled up with a force mgsin θ. If there is no
A. (ma - mgsin θ) friction between the block and the plane surface,
B. (mgcos θ + ma) The acceleration of the block is a. is
C. (mgsin θ + ma) A. zero
D. None of the abovAns. B. gcos θ
Ans. A C. gsin θ
D. None of the abovAns.
Q. A block of mass m is moving up a plane Ans. A
making an angle θ with horizontal. The
acceleration of the block is a. If the co-efficient Q. A block of mass 10 kg is pulled by a force
of friction between the block and the plane of 10 N in the direction making an angle of 60ْ
surface is µ, the pulling force required in the with horizontal. The acceleration of the block in
direction of motion is m/s2 is
A. Zero A. zero
B. (µmgcos θ + ma) B. 1
C. (mgsin θ + ma + µmgcos θ) C. 0.5
D. None of the abovAns. D. None of the abovAns.
Ans. C Ans. C

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Q. A horizontal force expressed as F(N) = man’s feet by the elevator floor, if the elevator
10 t2 – 4t + 6 where t is in s., acts on a block of accelerates upwards at 2 m/s2.
mass 2kg. The acceleration of the block in m/s2 A. 390.5 N
after 1 s. is B. 490.5 N
A. zero C. 590.5 N
B. 6 D. Non of the above
C. 5 Ans. C
D. None of the abovAns.
Ans. B Q. A man having a mass of 50 kg stands in
an elevator. The reactive force acting on the
Q. A block of mass 2 kg is acted upon by a man’s feet by the elevator floor, if the elevator
constant force inducing acceleration of 2.5 m/s2. accelerates downwards at 2 m/s2.
If the same force acts on an object having a A. 390.5 N
mass of 5 kg, the acceleration induced in m/s2 is B. 490.5 N
A. 6.25 C. 590.5 N
B. 1 D. Non of the above
C. zero Ans. A
D. None of the abovAns.
Ans. B Q. A man having a mass of 50 kg stands in
an elevator. The reactive force acting on the
Q. An object of mass 3 kg has a component man’s feet by the elevator floor, if the elevator
of 3 m/s2 in X direction and component of 4 moves upwards at a constant velocity of 1 m/s.
m/s2 in Y direction. The magnitude of total A. Zero
force producing this acceleration in N B. 490.5
A. 15 C. 590.5
B. 5 D. None of the above
C. 21 Ans. B
D. None of the abovAns.
Ans. A Q. A man having a mass of 50 kg stands in
an elevator. The reactive force acting on the
Q. A truck starts from rest with an man’s feet by the elevator floor, if the elevator
acceleration 'a'. A box of mass 30 kg is kept on moves downwards at a constant velocity of 1
the truck. The co-efficient of friction between m/s.
the box and the truck bed is µ is 0.1. The box A. 390.5 N
will slip on the truck bed if the acceleration in B. 490.5 N
m/s2 equals or exceeds C. 590.5 N
A. g D. None of the above
B. 0.1g Ans. B
C. 3g
D. None of the abovAns. Q. For a rectilinear motion of a particle of a
Ans. B mass m with acceleration a, the radial
component of force inducing motion is equal to
Q. A man having a mass of 50 kg stands in A. Zero
an elevator. The reactive force acting on the B. ma
C. ma/2
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D. None of the above Q. A boy of mass 50 kg stands in a lift.
Ans. A Determine the force exerted by the boy on the
floor of the lift when the lift moves down with a
Q. For a rectilinear motion of a particle of a constant acceleration of 9.81 m/ s2
mass m with acceleration a, the tangential A. Zero
component of force inducing motion is equal to B. 290
A. Zero C. 300
B. ma D. 390
C. ma/2 Ans. A
D. None of the above
Ans. B Q. A man moves a crate by pushing
horizontally against it until it slides on the floor.
Q. A body of mass 400 kg starts from rest If µs= 0.5 and µk =0.4. With what acceleration
and moves along a straight line under an does the crate begin to move? Assume force
influencing force which varies as square of exerted by the man at impending motion is
timAns. Force reaches to a value of 400 N in maintained when sliding begins.
15 s from start. Calculate the velocity at the end A. 0.25g
of tenth s B. 0.2g
A. 1.48 C. 0.3g
B. 2.48 D. 0.1g
C. 3.48 Ans. D
D. 4.48
Ans. A Q. A train with twenty coaches has a total
mass of 1200 tonnes. Its speed is 72 km/h when
Q. A boy of mass 50 kg stands in a lift. it is at the bottom of one percent gradAns. If
Determine the force exerted by the boy on the the draw bar pull is 80 kN and tractive
floor of the lift when the lift moves up with a resistance is 30 N per tones mass what is its
constant acceleration of 2 m/ s2 acceleration?
A. 500 A. - 0.0712 m/s2
B. 590 B. - 0.0515 m/s2
C. 100 C. - 0.0613 m/s2
D. 1090 D. - 0.0513 m/s2
Ans. B Ans. C

Q. A boy of mass 50 kg stands in a lift. Q. A train with twenty coaches has a total
Determine the force exerted by the boy on the mass of 1200 tonnes. Its speed is 72 km/h when
floor of the lift when the lift moves down with a it is at the bottom of one percent gradAns. If
constant acceleration of 2 m/ s2 the draw bar pull is 80 kN and tractive
A. 200 resistance is 30 N per tones mass what is speed
B. 290 of train at the end of grade 1.5 km long?
C. 300 A. 58.98 kmph
D. 390 B. 52.99kmph
Ans. D C. 55.90 kmph
D. 50.99 kmph
Ans. B
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Q. The force applied on a body of mass 100 Ans. C
kg to produce an acceleration of 5 m / s², is
A. 20 N Q. A body of mass 200 kg is found to move
B. 100 N with a velocity of 20 m/s when a force of 100 N
C. 500 N acts on it for 90 seconds. Determine the
D. 400 N velocity of the body when the force acts in the
Ans. C direction of motion.
A. 50 m/s
Q. A lift moves downwards with an B. - 20 m/s
acceleration of 9.8 m / s² The pressure exerted C. 20 m/s
by a man on the floor of the lift is D. - 70 m/s
A. 5 N Ans. C
B. 0 N
C. 9.81 N Q. A wagon weighing 500 kN starts from
D. 4.09 N rest, runs 30 m down a 1% grade and strikes a
Ans. B bumper post. The rolling resistance of the track
is 5N / kN , find the velocity with which the
Q. A man with a capacity to apply a push wagon strikes the post
force of 265 N rolls a barrel of mass 90 kg into a A. 1.716 m/s
vehicle which is 1 m above the ground level. B. 2.716 m/s
What will be the work done by that man? C. 3.716 m/s
A. 875 N-m D. 4.716 m/s
B. 883 N-m Ans. A
C. 891 N-m
D. 899 N-m Q. A wagon weighing 500 kN starts from
Ans. B rest, runs 30 m down a 1% grade and strikes a
bumper post. The rolling resistance of the track
Q. A package weighing 90 N is projected up is 5N / kN . The bumper spring compresses 1
an incline with angle of 25° with initial velocity mm for every 5kN determine the total
of 7.4 m/s. Determine the maximum distance compression.
“x” , the package will move up that inclinAns. A. 25 mm
A. 4.5 m B. 50mm
B. 4.57 m C. 75mm
C. 5 m D. 100mm
D. 6.6m Ans. D
Ans. D
Q. A track is proceeding up along 3% grade
Q. A package weighing 90 N is projected up at constant speed of 60km/h. If the driver does
an incline with angle of 25° with initial velocity not change gears what will be the acceleration
of 7.4 m/s. Determine the velocity when the as track starts moving on a level stion of the
package returns the initial position. road.
A. 4.5 m/s A. 0.394 m/s2
B. 4.57 m/s B. 0.294 m/s2
C. 7.4 m/s C. 0.295 m/s2
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D. 0.391 m/s2 Ans. A
Ans. B
Q. A hockey player hits a puck so that it
Q. A track is proceeding up along 4% grade comes to rest in 9 seconds after sliding 30
at constant speed of 72km/h. If the driver does meters horizontally on the icAns. Determine
not change gears what will be the acceleration the coefficient of friction between the pluk and
as track starts moving on a level stion of the icAns.
road. A. 0.055
A. 0.3924 m/s2 B. 0.3
B. 0.3 m/s2 C. 0.0755
C. 0.295 m/s2 D. 0.4
D. 0.391 m/s2 Ans. C
Ans. A
Q. A car is traveling up a long grade at a
Q. A body of mass `m`is projected up a 250 constant velocity. If the driver does not change
inclined plane with an initial velocity of the setting of the throttle or shift gears as the car
15m/s.If the coefficient of friction µk = 0.25. reaches the top of the grade, what will be the
Determine how far the body will move up the acceleration of the car as it starts moving down
plane the 2% grade followed immediately after the
A. 15 m 3%up grade?
B. 17.66 m A. 0.9815 m/s2
C. 1.766 m B. 0.4905 m/s2
D. 20 m C. 9.815 m/s2
Ans. B D. 0.1962 m/s2
Ans. D
Q. A body of mass `m`is projected up a 250
inclined plane with an initial velocity of Q. A force of unknown magnitude acts on a
15m/s.If the coefficient of friction µk =0.25. body of mass 150 kg and produces an
Determine the time required to reach the highest acceleration of 3m/s² in the direction of
point forcAns. Find the force
A. 2.355 s A. 450 N
B. 2 s B. 350 N
C. 2.5 s C. 500 N
D. 3 s D. 400 N
Ans. A Ans. A

Q. The 50 Kg crate is projected along the Q. A force of 100 N acts on abody having
floor with initial speed of 7m/s at x=0.The mass of 4 kg for 10 seconds. If the initial
coefficient of kinetic friction µk = 0.4 .Calculate velocity of the body is 5 m/s find acceleration
distance x traveled by the crate while it comes produced in the direction of the of forcAns.
to rest. A. 20 m / s²
A. 6.244 m B. 25m / s²
B. 3.122 m C. 50 m / s²
C. 4.666 m D. 12.5 m / s²
D. 4.222 m Ans. B
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 final velocity of the body when the force acts in
Q. A force of 100 N acts on abody having the opposite direction of motion.
mass of 4 kg for 10 seconds. If the initial A. 20 m/s
velocity of the body is 5 m/s find distance B. 80 m/s
moved by the body in 10 seconds. C. 60 m/s
A. 1100 m D. -40 m/s
B. 1200 m Ans. D
C. 1000m
D. 1300 m Q. A body of weight 200 N is initially
Ans. D stationary on a 45° inclined planAns.
Determine the acceleration of the body if µk =
Q. The weight of a body on earth is 980 N. If 0.1 between the body and the plane
the acceleration due to gravity on earth is 9.80 A. 6.242 m / s²
m/s², what will be weight of the body on moon B. 3.242 m / s²
where gravitational acceleration is 1.6 m/s² C. 4 m / s²
A. 980 N D. 9.81 m / s²
B. 490 N Ans. A
C. 160 N
D. 0 N Q. A body of weight 200 N is initially
Ans. C stationary on a 45° inclined planAns.
Determine thedistance travelled by the body on
Q. The weight of a body on earth is 980 N. If the inclined plane before it reaches a speed of 2
the acceleration due to gravity on earth is 9.80 m/s if µk = 0.1 between the body and the plane
m/s², what will be weight of the body on the sun A. 0.26 m
where gravitational acceleration is 270 m/s² B. 0.32 m
A. 27000 N C. 0.6 m
B. 980 N D. 0.45 m
C. 0 N Ans. B
D. 490 N
Ans. A Q. Two bodies of weight 50 N and 30 N are
connected to the two ends of a light inextensible
Q. A force of 200 N acts on a body having string. The string is passing over a smooth
mass of 300 kg for 90 seconds. If the initial pulley. Determine the acceteration of the system
velocity of the body is 20 m/s determine the A. 3m / s²
final velocity of the body when the force acts in B. 1.25 m / s²
the direction of motion. C. 6.242 m / s²
A. 60 m/s D. 0.25 m / s²
B. 20 m/s Ans. D
C. 80 m/s
D. none of the above Q. Two bodies of weight 50 N and 30 N are
Ans. C connected to the two ends of a light inextensible
string. The string is passing over a smooth
Q. A force of 200 N acts on a body having pulley. Determine the tension in the string
mass of 300 kg for 90 seconds. If the initial A. 37.5 N
velocity of the body is 20 m/s determine the B. 18.75 N
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C. 9.81 N D. 8829 N
D. 25 N Ans. C
Ans. B
Q. An elevator of mass 900 kg when empty
Q. A train of mass 20000 kg is moving at 10 is lifted or lowered vertically by means of a wire
kmph and after 20 seconds it is moving at 50 ropAns. A man of mass 72.5 kg is standing
kmph. What is the average force acting upon it in it. The tension in the rope when the lift is
during this time in the direction of motion moving down with an uniform velocityof 3m / s
A. 1.11 kN is
B. 1111 N A. 9810 N
C. 11.11 kN B. 9540 N
D. none of the above C. 8829 N
Ans. C D. 12458 N
Ans. B
Q. An electric train travelling at 36 knph is
pulled up gradually, the retardation being 0.5 m Q. A body of mass 200 kg is found to move
/ s². If the retarding force is 600 kN what is the with a velocity of 20 m/s when a force of 100 N
mass of train acts on it for 90 seconds. Determine the
A. 1200000 kg velocity of the body when the force acts in the
B. 120000 kg opposite direction of motion.
C. 9810000 kg A. -20 m/s
D. none of the above B. 20 m/s
Ans. A C. 70 m/s
D. -70 m/s
Q. Two bodies of mass 80 kg and 20 kg are Ans. A
connected by a thread and move along a rough
horizontal surface under the action of a force Q. An automobile weighing 20 kN is driven
400 N applied to the first body of mass 80 kg. down a 5° inclination at a speed of 60 kmph
The coefficient of friction between sliding when the brakes are applied causing a constant
surfaces is 0.3. Determine acceleration of the total braking force of 7.5 kN. The distance
two bodies. travelled by the automobile as it comes to rest is
A. 1.057 m / s² A. 4.918 m
B. -2.057 m / s² B. 49.18 m
C. 2.057 m / s² C. 98.36 m
D. none of the above D. none of the above
Ans. A Ans. B

Q. An elevator of mass 900 kg when empty Q. A car moving on a straight level road
is lifted or lowered vertically by means of a wire skidded for a total distance of 76.8 m after the
ropAns. A man of mass 72.5 kg is standing brakes were applied. Determine the speed of the
in it. The tension in the rope when the lift is car just before the brakes were applied if
moving up with an acceleration of 3m / s² is coefficient of friction between the road and the
A. 9810 N tyre is 0.35
B. 711.225 N A. 22.97 m/s
C. 12458 N B. 2.297 m/s
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C. 20 m/s
D. none of the above Q. In SI system unit of force is
Ans. A A. Newton
B. Dyne
Q. What maximum speed a jeep can attain C. Pound
over a distance of 100 m starting from rest, if D. kg-force
the coefficient of friction between the road and Ans. A
the tyres is 0.65 and the jeep is a four wheel
drive Q. A 50 kg box is pushed to slide along a
A. 23.67 m/s2 horizontal floor with an initial speed of 4 m/s. If
B. 39.67 m/s2 µk = 0.3, find the time required for the box to
C. 35.69 m/s2 come to rest
D. 29.86 m/s2 A. 1 s
Ans. C B. 1.361 s
C. 2 s
Q. What maximum speed a jeep can attain D. 3 s
over a distance of 100 m starting from rest, if Ans. B
the coefficient of friction between the road and
the tyres is 0.65 and the jeep is a front wheel Q. A 50 kg box is pushed to slide along a
drive with 70% of total weight being transferred horizontal floor with an initial speed of 4 m/s. If
to front wheels µk = 0.3, find the distance travelled by the box
A. 29.86 m/s2 before coming to rest
B. 35.69 m/s2 A. 1.36 m
C. 19.55 m/s2 B. 2 m
D. 23.67 m/s2 C. 2.72 m
Ans. A D. none of the above
Ans. C
Q. What maximum speed a jeep can attain
over a distance of 100 m starting from rest, if
the coefficient of friction between the road and
UNIT 3A
the tyres is 0.65 and the jeep is a rear wheel
drive with 30% of total weight being transferred
Q. An elevator has a downward acceleration
to front wheels
of 1.5 m/ s2 .Find pressure transmitted by a man
A. 29.86 m/s2
of mass 60 kg travelling in the lift.
B. 35.69 m/s2
A. 490.6N
C. 23.67 m/s2
B. 492.6N
D. 19.55 m/s2
C. 494.6N
Ans. D
D. 498.6N
Ans. D
Q. 1 Newton force is equal to
A. 1 kg m/s2
Q. An elevator has an upward acceleration of
B. 1 dyne gm/cm2
1.5 m/ s2. Find pressure transmitted by a man of
C. 1 lb /in2
mass 60 kg travelling in the lift.
D. 1 tonne m/s2
A. 672.6 N
Ans. A
B. 675.6 N
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C. 678.6 N Q. A block of mass m is moving up a plane
D. 681.6 N making an angle θ with horizontal. The
Ans. C acceleration of the block is 'a' If there is no
friction between the block and the plane surface
Q. Determine the force necessary to produce the pulling force required in the direction of
an acceleration of 4 m/ s2 in a mass of 250 kg. motion is
A. 900N A. zero
B. 1000N B. (mgcos θ + ma)
C. 1200N C. (mgsin θ + ma)
D. 1300N D. None of the abovAns.
Ans. B Ans. C

Q. A body of mass 160 kg is made to move Q. A block of mass m is moving down a

with a velocity of 20 m/s when a force of 80 N plane making an angle θ with horizontal. The
acts on it for 60 seconds. Determine the acceleration of the block is a. If there is no
acceleration of the body. friction between the block and the plane surface,
A. 0.25 m/ s2 the pulling force required in the direction of
B. 0.50 m/ s2 motion is
C. 0.75 m/ s2 A. (ma - mgsin θ)
D. 1.00 m/ s2 B. (mgcos θ + ma)
Ans. B C. (mgsin θ + ma)
D. None of the abovAns.
Q. A body of mass 160 kg is made to move Ans. A
with a velocity of 20 m/s when a force of 80 N
acts on it for 60 seconds. Determine the Q. A block of mass m is moving up a plane
velocity attained at the end of 60 seconds if making an angle θ with horizontal. The
force acts in the direction of the motion. acceleration of the block is a. If the co-efficient
A. 50 m/s of friction between the block and the plane
B. 75 m/s surface is µ, the pulling force required in the
C. 100 m/s direction of motion is
D. 125 m/s A. Zero
Ans. A B. (µmgcos θ + ma)
C. (mgsin θ + ma + µmgcos θ)
Q. A body of mass 160 kg is made to move D. None of the abovAns.
with a velocity of 20 m/s when a force of 80 N Ans. C
acts on it for 60 seconds. Determine the
velocity attained at the end of 60 seconds if Q. A block of mass m is moving down a
force acts in the opposite direction of the plane making an angle θ with horizontal. The
motion. acceleration of the block is a. If the co-efficient
A. – 5 m/s of friction between the block and the plane
B. – 10 m/s surface is µ, the pulling force required in the
C. -15 m/s direction of motion is
D. none of the above A. (µmgsin θ - ma)
Ans. B B. (-mgsin θ + ma + µmgcos θ)
C. (mgsin θ + ma)
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D. None of the abovAns. Q. A block of mass 2 kg is acted upon by a
Ans. B constant force inducing acceleration of 2.5 m/s2.
If the same force acts on an object having a
Q. A block of mass m is moving down a mass of 5 kg, the acceleration induced in m/s2 is
plane making an angle θ with horizontal under A. 6.25
the action of self weight. If there is no friction B. 1
between the block and the plane surface, the C. zero
acceleration of the block is a. D. None of the abovAns.
A. zero Ans. B
B. gcos θ
C. gsin θ Q. An object of mass 3 kg has a component
D. None of the abovAns. of 3 m/s2 in X direction and component of 4
Ans. C m/s2 in Y direction. The magnitude of total
force producing this acceleration in N
Q. A block of mass m is moving up a plane A. 15
making an angle θ with horizontal. The block is B. 5
pulled up with a force mgsin θ. If there is no C. 21
friction between the block and the plane surface, D. None of the abovAns.
The acceleration of the block is a. is Ans. A
A. zero
B. gcos θ Q. A truck starts from rest with an
C. gsin θ acceleration 'a'. A box of mass 30 kg is kept on
D. None of the abovAns. the truck. The co-efficient of friction between
Ans. A the box and the truck bed is µ is 0.1. The box
will slip on the truck bed if the acceleration in
Q. A block of mass 10 kg is pulled by a force m/s2 equals or exceeds
of 10 N in the direction making an angle of 60ْ A. g
with horizontal. The acceleration of the block in B. 0.1g
m/s2 is C. 3g
A. zero D. None of the abovAns.
B. 1 Ans. B
C. 0.5
D. None of the abovAns. Q. A man having a mass of 50 kg stands in
Ans. C an elevator. The reactive force acting on the
man’s feet by the elevator floor, if the elevator
Q. A horizontal force expressed as F(N) = accelerates upwards at 2 m/s2.
10 t2 – 4t + 6 where t is in s., acts on a block of A. 390.5 N
mass 2kg. The acceleration of the block in m/s2 B. 490.5 N
after 1 s. is C. 590.5 N
A. zero D. Non of the above
B. 6 Ans. C
C. 5
D. None of the abovAns. Q. A man having a mass of 50 kg stands in
Ans. B an elevator. The reactive force acting on the

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man’s feet by the elevator floor, if the elevator Ans. B
accelerates downwards at 2 m/s2.
A. 390.5 N Q. A body of mass 400 kg starts from rest
B. 490.5 N and moves along a straight line under an
C. 590.5 N influencing force which varies as square of
D. Non of the above timAns. Force reaches to a value of 400 N in
Ans. A 15 s from start. Calculate the velocity at the end
of tenth s
Q. A man having a mass of 50 kg stands in A. 1.48
an elevator. The reactive force acting on the B. 2.48
man’s feet by the elevator floor, if the elevator C. 3.48
moves upwards at a constant velocity of 1 m/s. D. 4.48
A. Zero Ans. A
B. 490.5
C. 590.5 Q. A boy of mass 50 kg stands in a lift.
D. None of the above Determine the force exerted by the boy on the
Ans. B floor of the lift when the lift moves up with a
constant acceleration of 2 m/ s2
Q. A man having a mass of 50 kg stands in A. 500
an elevator. The reactive force acting on the B. 590
man’s feet by the elevator floor, if the elevator C. 100
moves downwards at a constant velocity of 1 D. 1090
m/s. Ans. B
A. 390.5 N
B. 490.5 N Q. A boy of mass 50 kg stands in a lift.
C. 590.5 N Determine the force exerted by the boy on the
D. None of the above floor of the lift when the lift moves down with a
Ans. B constant acceleration of 2 m/ s2
A. 200
Q. For a rectilinear motion of a particle of a B. 290
mass m with acceleration a, the radial C. 300
component of force inducing motion is equal to D. 390
A. Zero Ans. D
B. ma
C. ma/2 Q. A boy of mass 50 kg stands in a lift.
D. None of the above Determine the force exerted by the boy on the
Ans. A floor of the lift when the lift moves down with a
constant acceleration of 9.81 m/ s2
Q. For a rectilinear motion of a particle of a A. Zero
mass m with acceleration a, the tangential B. 290
component of force inducing motion is equal to C. 300
A. Zero D. 390
B. ma Ans. A
C. ma/2
D. None of the above
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Q. A man moves a crate by pushing Q. A lift moves downwards with an
horizontally against it until it slides on the floor. acceleration of 9.8 m / s² The pressure exerted
If µs= 0.5 and µk =0.4. With what acceleration by a man on the floor of the lift is
does the crate begin to move? Assume force A. 5 N
exerted by the man at impending motion is B. 0 N
maintained when sliding begins. C. 9.81 N
A. 0.25g D. 4.09 N
B. 0.2g Ans. B
C. 0.3g
D. 0.1g Q. A man with a capacity to apply a push
Ans. D force of 265 N rolls a barrel of mass 90 kg into a
vehicle which is 1 m above the ground level.
Q. A train with twenty coaches has a total What will be the work done by that man?
mass of 1200 tonnes. Its speed is 72 km/h when A. 875 N-m
it is at the bottom of one percent gradAns. If B. 883 N-m
the draw bar pull is 80 kN and tractive C. 891 N-m
resistance is 30 N per tones mass what is its D. 899 N-m
acceleration? Ans. B
A. - 0.0712 m/s2
B. - 0.0515 m/s2 Q. A package weighing 90 N is projected up
C. - 0.0613 m/s2 an incline with angle of 25° with initial velocity
D. - 0.0513 m/s2 of 7.4 m/s. Determine the maximum distance
Ans. C “x” , the package will move up that inclinAns.
A. 4.5 m
Q. A train with twenty coaches has a total B. 4.57 m
mass of 1200 tonnes. Its speed is 72 km/h when C. 5 m
it is at the bottom of one percent gradAns. If D. 6.6m
the draw bar pull is 80 kN and tractive Ans. D
resistance is 30 N per tones mass what is speed
of train at the end of grade 1.5 km long? Q. A package weighing 90 N is projected up
A. 58.98 kmph an incline with angle of 25° with initial velocity
B. 52.99kmph of 7.4 m/s. Determine the velocity when the
C. 55.90 kmph package returns the initial position.
D. 50.99 kmph A. 4.5 m/s
Ans. B B. 4.57 m/s
C. 7.4 m/s
Q. The force applied on a body of mass 100 D. 5 m/s
kg to produce an acceleration of 5 m / s², is Ans. C
A. 20 N
B. 100 N Q. A body of mass 200 kg is found to move
C. 500 N with a velocity of 20 m/s when a force of 100 N
D. 400 N acts on it for 90 seconds. Determine the
Ans. C velocity of the body when the force acts in the
direction of motion.
A. 50 m/s
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B. - 20 m/s B. 0.3 m/s2
C. 20 m/s C. 0.295 m/s2
D. - 70 m/s D. 0.391 m/s2
Ans. C Ans. A

Q. A wagon weighing 500 kN starts from Q. A body of mass `m`is projected up a 250
rest, runs 30 m down a 1% grade and strikes a inclined plane with an initial velocity of
bumper post. The rolling resistance of the track 15m/s.If the coefficient of friction µk = 0.25.
is 5N / kN , find the velocity with which the Determine how far the body will move up the
wagon strikes the post plane
A. 1.716 m/s A. 15 m
B. 2.716 m/s B. 17.66 m
C. 3.716 m/s C. 1.766 m
D. 4.716 m/s D. 20 m
Ans. A Ans. B

Q. A wagon weighing 500 kN starts from Q. A body of mass `m`is projected up a 250
rest, runs 30 m down a 1% grade and strikes a inclined plane with an initial velocity of
bumper post. The rolling resistance of the track 15m/s.If the coefficient of friction µk =0.25.
is 5N / kN . The bumper spring compresses 1 Determine the time required to reach the highest
mm for every 5kN determine the total point
compression. A. 2.355 s
A. 25 mm B. 2 s
B. 50mm C. 2.5 s
C. 75mm D. 3 s
D. 100mm Ans. A
Ans. D
Q. The 50 Kg crate is projected along the
Q. A track is proceeding up along 3% grade floor with initial speed of 7m/s at x=0.The
at constant speed of 60km/h. If the driver does coefficient of kinetic friction µk = 0.4 .Calculate
not change gears what will be the acceleration distance x traveled by the crate while it comes
as track starts moving on a level stion of the to rest.
road. A. 6.244 m
A. 0.394 m/s2 B. 3.122 m
B. 0.294 m/s2 C. 4.666 m
C. 0.295 m/s2 D. 4.222 m
D. 0.391 m/s2 Ans. A
Ans. B
Q. A hockey player hits a puck so that it
Q. A track is proceeding up along 4% grade comes to rest in 9 seconds after sliding 30
at constant speed of 72km/h. If the driver does meters horizontally on the icAns. Determine
not change gears what will be the acceleration the coefficient of friction between the pluk and
as track starts moving on a level stion of the icAns.
road. A. 0.055
A. 0.3924 m/s2 B. 0.3
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C. 0.0755 Ans. D
D. 0.4
Ans. C Q. The weight of a body on earth is 980 N. If
the acceleration due to gravity on earth is 9.80
Q. A car is traveling up a long grade at a m/s², what will be weight of the body on moon
constant velocity. If the driver does not change where gravitational acceleration is 1.6 m/s²
the setting of the throttle or shift gears as the car A. 980 N
reaches the top of the grade, what will be the B. 490 N
acceleration of the car as it starts moving down C. 160 N
the 2% grade followed immediately after the D. 0 N
3%up grade? Ans. C
A. 0.9815 m/s2
B. 0.4905 m/s2 Q. The weight of a body on earth is 980 N. If
C. 9.815 m/s2 the acceleration due to gravity on earth is 9.80
D. 0.1962 m/s2 m/s², what will be weight of the body on the sun
Ans. D where gravitational acceleration is 270 m/s²
A. 27000 N
Q. A force of unknown magnitude acts on a B. 980 N
body of mass 150 kg and produces an C. 0 N
acceleration of 3m/s² in the direction of D. 490 N
forcAns. Find the force Ans. A
A. 450 N
B. 350 N Q. A force of 200 N acts on a body having
C. 500 N mass of 300 kg for 90 seconds. If the initial
D. 400 N velocity of the body is 20 m/s determine the
Ans. A final velocity of the body when the force acts in
the direction of motion.
Q. A force of 100 N acts on abody having A. 60 m/s
mass of 4 kg for 10 seconds. If the initial B. 20 m/s
velocity of the body is 5 m/s find acceleration C. 80 m/s
produced in the direction of the of forcAns. D. none of the above
A. 20 m / s² Ans. C
B. 25m / s²
C. 50 m / s² Q. A force of 200 N acts on a body having
D. 12.5 m / s² mass of 300 kg for 90 seconds. If the initial
Ans. B velocity of the body is 20 m/s determine the
final velocity of the body when the force acts in
Q. A force of 100 N acts on abody having the opposite direction of motion.
mass of 4 kg for 10 seconds. If the initial A. 20 m/s
velocity of the body is 5 m/s find distance B. 80 m/s
moved by the body in 10 seconds. C. 60 m/s
A. 1100 m D. -40 m/s
B. 1200 m Ans. D
C. 1000m
D. 1300 m
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Q. A body of weight 200 N is initially A. 1.11 kN
stationary on a 45° inclined planAns. B. 1111 N
Determine the acceleration of the body if µk = C. 11.11 kN
0.1 between the body and the plane D. none of the above
A. 6.242 m / s² Ans. C
B. 3.242 m / s²
C. 4 m / s² Q. An electric train travelling at 36 knph is
D. 9.81 m / s² pulled up gradually, the retardation being 0.5 m
Ans. A / s². If the retarding force is 600 kN what is the
mass of train
Q. A body of weight 200 N is initially A. 1200000 kg
stationary on a 45° inclined planAns. B. 120000 kg
Determine thedistance travelled by the body on C. 9810000 kg
the inclined plane before it reaches a speed of 2 D. none of the above
m/s if µk = 0.1 between the body and the plane Ans. A
A. 0.26 m
B. 0.32 m Q. Two bodies of mass 80 kg and 20 kg are
C. 0.6 m connected by a thread and move along a rough
D. 0.45 m horizontal surface under the action of a force
Ans. B 400 N applied to the first body of mass 80 kg.
The coefficient of friction between sliding
Q. Two bodies of weight 50 N and 30 N are surfaces is 0.3. Determine acceleration of the
connected to the two ends of a light inextensible two bodies.
string. The string is passing over a smooth A. 1.057 m / s²
pulley. Determine the acceteration of the system B. -2.057 m / s²
A. 3m / s² C. 2.057 m / s²
B. 1.25 m / s² D. none of the above
C. 6.242 m / s² Ans. A
D. 0.25 m / s²
Ans. D Q. An elevator of mass 900 kg when empty
is lifted or lowered vertically by means of a wire
Q. Two bodies of weight 50 N and 30 N are ropAns. A man of mass 72.5 kg is standing
connected to the two ends of a light inextensible in it. The tension in the rope when the lift is
string. The string is passing over a smooth moving up with an acceleration of 3m / s² is
pulley. Determine the tension in the string A. 9810 N
A. 37.5 N B. 711.225 N
B. 18.75 N C. 12458 N
C. 9.81 N D. 8829 N
D. 25 N Ans. C
Ans. B
Q. An elevator of mass 900 kg when empty
Q. A train of mass 20000 kg is moving at 10 is lifted or lowered vertically by means of a wire
kmph and after 20 seconds it is moving at 50 ropAns. A man of mass 72.5 kg is standing
kmph. What is the average force acting upon it in it. The tension in the rope when the lift is
during this time in the direction of motion
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moving down with an uniform velocityof 3m / s the tyres is 0.65 and the jeep is a four wheel
is drive
A. 9810 N A. 23.67 m/s2
B. 9540 N B. 39.67 m/s2
C. 8829 N C. 35.69 m/s2
D. 12458 N D. 29.86 m/s2
Ans. B Ans. C

Q. A body of mass 200 kg is found to move Q. What maximum speed a jeep can attain
with a velocity of 20 m/s when a force of 100 N over a distance of 100 m starting from rest, if
acts on it for 90 seconds. Determine the the coefficient of friction between the road and
velocity of the body when the force acts in the the tyres is 0.65 and the jeep is a front wheel
opposite direction of motion. drive with 70% of total weight being transferred
A. -20 m/s to front wheels
B. 20 m/s A. 29.86 m/s2
C. 70 m/s B. 35.69 m/s2
D. -70 m/s C. 19.55 m/s2
Ans. A D. 23.67 m/s2
Ans. A
Q. An automobile weighing 20 kN is driven
down a 5° inclination at a speed of 60 kmph Q. What maximum speed a jeep can attain
when the brakes are applied causing a constant over a distance of 100 m starting from rest, if
total braking force of 7.5 kN. The distance the coefficient of friction between the road and
travelled by the automobile as it comes to rest is the tyres is 0.65 and the jeep is a rear wheel
A. 4.918 m drive with 30% of total weight being transferred
B. 49.18 m to front wheels
C. 98.36 m A. 29.86 m/s2
D. none of the above B. 35.69 m/s2
Ans. B C. 23.67 m/s2
D. 19.55 m/s2
Q. A car moving on a straight level road Ans. D
skidded for a total distance of 76.8 m after the
brakes were applied. Determine the speed of the Q. 1 Newton force is equal to
car just before the brakes were applied if A. 1 kg m/s2
coefficient of friction between the road and the B. 1 dyne gm/cm2
tyre is 0.35 C. 1 lb /in2
A. 22.97 m/s D. 1 tonne m/s2
B. 2.297 m/s Ans. A
C. 20 m/s
D. none of the above Q. In SI system unit of force is
Ans. A A. Newton
B. Dyne
Q. What maximum speed a jeep can attain C. Pound
over a distance of 100 m starting from rest, if D. kg-force
the coefficient of friction between the road and Ans. A
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 B. Negative
Q. A 50 kg box is pushed to slide along a C. Zero
horizontal floor with an initial speed of 4 m/s. If D. None of these
µk = 0.3, find the time required for the box to ANS. c
come to rest
A. 1 s Q In merry go round, the chairs are
supported by cables, If the merry go round
B. 1.361 s
rotating with constant angular velocity ω and
C. 2 s
radius of curvature is ρ , then the velocity is
D. 3 s given by.
Ans. B A. ρω
B. 2ρω
Q. A 50 kg box is pushed to slide along a C. ρω/2
horizontal floor with an initial speed of 4 m/s. If D. None of these
µk = 0.3, find the distance travelled by the box ANS. a
before coming to rest
A. 1.36 m Q2 A motorcyclist in a circus rides his
B. 2 m motorcycle within the confines of the hollow
C. 2.72 m spherAns. If the coefficient of static friction
D. none of the above is 0.4, determine the minimum speed at which
he must travel if he is to ride along the wall
Ans. C
when θ = 90 degreAns. The mass of motor
cycle with rider is 250 kg.
A. 12.13 m/s
B. 24.26 m/s
C. 6.06 m/s
UNIT 3B D. None of these
ANS. a
Q The equation of motion, in kinetics of
curvilinear motion of particle are Q2 A motorcyclist in a circus rides his
A. ΣFn = man motorcycle within the confines of the hollow
B. ΣFt = mat spherAns. If the coefficient of static friction
C. ΣFb = 0 is 0.4, determine the frictional force at which he
D. All of these must travel if he is to ride along the wall when θ
ANS. d = 90 degreAns. The mass of motor cycle
with rider is 250 kg.
Q The equation of motion, in kinetics of A. 2452.5 N
curvilinear motion of particle are B. 981 N
A. ΣFn = man C. 6131.25 N
B. ΣFt = mat D. None of these
C. ΣFz = 0 ANS. a
D. All of these
ANS. d
Q A motorcyclist in a circus rides his
Q In merry go round, the chairs are motorcycle within the confines of the hollow
supported by cables, If the merry go round spherAns. If the coefficient of static friction
rotating with constant angular velocity, the is 0.4, determine the Normal reaction at which
tangential component of acceleration is. he must travel if he is to ride along the wall
A. Positive
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when θ = 90 degreAns. The mass of motor ANS. b
cycle with rider is 250 kg.
A. 2452.5 N Q A boy weighing 350 N runs up a flight of
B. 981 N 30 steps each 200 mm height . The work done is
C. 6131.25 N A. 2100 J
D. None of these B. 17500 J
ANS. c C. 7000 J
D. None of the above
Q If the pendulum is released from rest in its ANS. a
unstable vertical equilibrium position, determine
the nature of force in the rod at which the axial Q A man raises a box of 50 kg mass to a
force in the rod changes from compression to height 2 m in 2 minutes, while another man
tension. raises the same box to the same height in 5
A. Compressive minutes , the ratio of the work done is
B. Tensile A. one as to two
C. Null B. one as to one
D. None of these C. two as to one
ANS. c D. None of the above
ANS. b

Q A machine raises a load of 750 N through

UNIT 4A a height of 16 m in 5 s, the work done by
machine is
Q In which of the following case, is work A. 12000 J
being done? B. 24000 J
A. A man pressing a wall C. 3750 J
B. A coolie standing with a load of N on his D. None of the above
head ANS. a
C. A boy climbing up a stair case
D. None of the above Q //A man exerts a force of 200 N in pulling a
ANS. c cart of a constant speed of 16 m/s, the power
spent by man is
Q The work done by a force on a body will A. 216 W
be positive if the B. 3200 W
A. Body does not move C. 184 W
B. Body moves perpendicular to the direction D. None of the above
of applied force ANS. b
C. Body moves along the direction of the
applied force Q2 A boy of mass 40 kg runs upstairs and
D. Body moves opposite to the direction of reaches 8 m high first floor in 5 s. The work
applied force done by him against gravity is ( take g = 10
ANS. c m/s2)
A. 400 Nm
Q One Joule work is said to be done when B. 320 Nm
A. A force of 1 N displaces a body by 1 cm C. 3200 Nm
B. A force of 1 N displaces a body by 1 m D. None of the above
C. A force of 1 dyne displaces a body by 1 ANS. c
cm
D. A force of 1 dyne displaces a body by 1 m
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Q2 It takes 20 s for 'A' to climb up a stair while B. 5 m/s
'B' does the same in 15 s. Comparison of power C. 12.5 m/s
develop by A and B is D. 45000 m/s
A. 1:1 ANS. b
B. 1:2
C. 3:4 Q A mass of a moving cart is doubled
D. 4:3 keeping the velocity same, the kinetic energy
ANS. c A. Remains same
B. Gets doubled
Q A spring is kept compressed by a toy cart C. Gets Trippled
of mass 1 kg. On releasing a cart, it moves with D. Will become half
a speed of 2 m/s.The Potential Energy of the ANS. b
spring is
A. 4 Nm. Q A truck weighing 5 x 103 kg and a cart
B. 2 Nm weighing 50 kg are moving with same speed.
C. 1 Nm The comparison of kinetic energy of truck with
D. 0.5 Nm cart.
ANS. b A. 1:1
B. 1:10
Q2 car A is running at at a speed of 15 kmph C. 10:1
while another similar car B is moving at a speed D. 1:2
of 30 kmph.The ratio of kinetic energies of car ANS. c
A & B is
A. 1 :2 Q2 The body of mass 2 kg having momentum
B. 2:1 20 kg m/s . The kinetic energy of the body is
C. 1:4 A. 10 Nm
D. 4:1 B. 40 Nm
ANS. c C. 80 Nm
D. 100 Nm
Q2 A body of mass 5 kg is taken from a height ANS. d
5 m to 10 m, the increase in its potentional
energy is (Take g = 10 m/s2) Q To keep the kinetic energy of the body
A. 250 Nm same , if its mass is increased four times, the
B. 75 Nm velocity will get
C. 25 Nm A. Doubled
D. 50 Nm B. Trippled
ANS. a C. Halved or half
D. Remain Same
Q The kinetic energy of a body of mass 2 kg ANS. c
moving with a speed of 10 m/s is
A. 20 Nm Q. A machine raises a load of 100 N through
B. 10 Nm a height of 8 m in 5 s, the power at which the
C. 100 Nm machine works is
D. 40 Nm A. 800 W
ANS. c B. 500 W
C. 4000 W
Q2 A man of 60 kg mass runs so that his kinetic D. None of the above
energy is 750 Nm . The velocity of man is ANS. d
A. 25 m/s
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Q. A ball tied to a string is being whirled B. 30-60 kmph
around a circlAns. What can you say about C. Both the same
the work done by tension? D. None of the Above
A. Tension does no work at all ANS. b
B. Tension does negative work
C. Tension does positive work Q. How does the work required to stretch a
D. None of the Above spring by 20 mm compare with work required
ANS. a to stretch it by 10 mm?
A. Same amount of the work
Q A box is being pulled up a rough incline B. Twice the work
plane by a rope connected to a pulley. How C. Four time the work
many forces are doing work on the box? D. Eight time the work
A. One force ANS. c
B. Two forces
C. Three forces Q Mike performed 5 J of work in 10
D. Four forces seconds, Joy performed 3 J of work in 5 s, who
ANS. c produced more power?
A. Mike
Q2 By what factor does the Kinetic Energy of B. Joy
a car change when its speed is trippled? C. Both produced the same amount of power
A. No change at all D. Zero power
B. Factor of 3 ANS. b
C. Factor of 6
D. Factor of 9 Q. At what point the potential energy of a
ANS. d body is taken to be Zero ?
A. At 1m above earth surface
Q. Car 1 has double the mass of car 2, but B. At 5m above earth surface
their kinetic energies are samAns. What is C. On the earth surface
the relation between their speed? D. None of the above
A. 2V1=V2 ANS. c
B. √2 V1=V2
C. 4V1 = V2 Q. If 20 joules of work is done in
D. V1=V2 compressing spring from 0 to 60 mm, then how
ANS. b much work is done in compressing the same
from 30 mm to 60 mm?
Q A box is being pulled across a rough floor A. 5 J
at a constant speed, What can you say about the B. 7 J
work done by friction? C. 15 J
A. Friction does no work at all D. 13 J
B. Friction does negative work ANS. a
C. Friction does positive work
D. None of the Above Q A particle of mass 20 gm is thrown
ANS. b vertically upwards with a speed of 10 m/s. Find
the work done by the force of gravity during the
Q. A car starts from rest and accelerates to time the particle goes up.
30 kmph. Later, it gets on a highway and A. - 2. 0 J
accelerates to 60 kmph.Which part of journey B. -10.0 J
takes more energy? C. – 1.0 J
A. 0-30 kmph D. - 1.5 J
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ANS. c
Q. A block of mass 2 kg moving at a speed
Q An elevator weighing 500 kg is to be lifted of 10 m/s accelerates at 3 m/s2 for 5 s. Compute
up at a constant velocity of 0.20 m/s. What its final kinetic energy.
would be the minimum horse power of the A. 625 J
motor to be used? B. 525 J
A. 1000 W C. 300 J
B. 1200 W D. 400 J
C. 980 W ANS. a
D. 880 W
ANS. c Q2 A box is pushed through 4 m across a floor
offering 100 N resistancAns. How much
Q2 A force F = (10 + 0.5x) acts on a particle in work is done by a resisting force?
the x direction where F is in N and x in meter. A. 400 J
Find the work done by this force during a B. 300 J
displacement from x = 0 to x = 2.0 m. C. 425 J
A. 21 J D. 390 J
B. 31 J ANS. a
C. 19 J
D. 20 J Q2 A block of mass 5 kg slides down an
ANS. a inclined plane of inclination 300 and length 10
m. Find the work done by the gravity forcAns.
Q A body dropped from a height h reaches A. 235 J
the ground with a speed of 1.2 √gh. Calculate B. 255 J
the work done by air friction. C. 225 J
A. – 0. 38 mgh D. 245 J
B. – 0. 28 mgh ANS. d
C. – 0. 48 mgh
D. – 0. 58 mgh Q. A spring is stretched by 50 mm by
ANS. b applying a forcAns. Find the work done, if
the force required for stretching 1mm of the
Q Two springs A and B (kA = 2kB) are spring is 10 N.
stretched by applying the forces of equal A. 11.5 J
magnitudes at ends. If the energy stored in A is B. 13.0 J
E, then the energy stored in B is C. 12.5 J
A. E/2 D. 14.5 J
B. 2E ANS. c
C. E
D. E/4 Q Calculate the work done in pulling up a
ANS. a block of wood weighing 2 kN for a length of 10
m on a smooth plane inclined at an angle of 300
Q The mass of cyclist together with bike is with the horizontal.
90 kg. Calculate the increase in kinetic energy if A. 10 kNm
speed increases from 6 kmph to 12 kmph. B. 12 kNm
A. 300 J C. 9 kNm
B. 375 J D. 13 kNm
C. 400 J ANS. a
D. 575 J
ANS. b
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Q What power is needed to fill an overhead D. Vo =2δo ( K / m)1/2
tank of capacity 60000 lit in two hours, if the ANS. a
water is to be lifted through a height of 30m?
A. 4250 W Q2 A spring having spring constant 600 N/m is
B. 2450 W stretched from its original unstretched length
C. 2540 W through 100 mm. The work done is
D. 5420 W A. 60 Nm
ANS. b B. 3Nm
C. 30 Nm
Q2 What work will be done in lifting a tin of D. None of above
paint weighing 5 N from the ground floor to the ANS. b
second floor of a building? The height from the
ground floor to second floor is 8 m. Q2 A vehicle of 1200 kg mass moving with a
A. 20 N velocity of 20 m/s has a kinetic energy of
B. 60 N A. 120 kJ
C. 40 N B. 240 kJ
D. 80 N C. 360 kJ
ANS. c D. 480 kJ
ANS. b
Q. Five men pushed a bus, which had a
breakdown. The mass of the bus is 7 tonnes and Q A block of mass ‘m’ starts moving with an
the frictional resistance is 0.25 kN / tonnAns. initial velocity u on a horizontal planAns.
Determine the work done by the men in pushing Find the coefficient of friction μ if the block
the bus at a constant speed over a distance of 15 stops after covering a distance ‘s’.
m. A. μ = u2 / gs
A. 26.25 kJ B. μ = 2u2 / 2gs
B. 36.25 kJ C. μ = u2 / gs
C. 30.00 kJ D. μ = u2 / 2gs
D. 16.45 kJ ANS. d
ANS. a
Q A car of mass 2000 kg is moving with a
Q. A man having a mass of 80 kg runs up a constant speed of 60 kmph, when the breaks are
flight of stairs in 5 s. Determine the horse applied, causing a breaking force of 6 kN.
power required by the man, if the flight of the Determine the distance travelled by the car
stair is 3.5 m high. before it comes to rest.
A. 548 W A. x = 43.3 m
B. 458 W B. x = 46.3 m
C. 845 W C. x = 64.3 m
D. 584 W D. x = 44.3 m
ANS. a ANS. b

Q2 For throwing a ball of mass m , a spring gun Q2 A bullet moving with a velocity of 165 m/s
is used. If the vertical spring of constant K is penetrates through a plank. The bullet has a
initially compressed by an amount δo, find the velocity of 143 m/s, the moment it comes out of
velocity Vo with which the ball will leave the the plank. The number of planks through which
gun. it can penetrate before it comes to rest are
A. Vo = δo( K / m)1/2 A. 4
B. Vo = δo( 2K / m)1/2 B. 3
C. Vo = δo( K / 2m)1/2 C. 2
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ANS. c
Q A 5 kg body is dropped from a height of
Q. A long spring is stretched by 20 mm; its 50 m, find the K.ANS. of the body after 2 s
potential energy is U. If the spring is stretched A. 5 x (19.62)2 J
by 100 mm, the potential energy stored in it will B. 2.5 x (19.62)2 J
be C. 2.5 x (9.81)2 J
A. U / 25 D. 10 x (9.81)2 J
B. U / 5 ANS. b
C. 5U
D. 25 U Q A 5 kg body is dropped from a height of
ANS. d 50 m, find the K.ANS. of the body after 1 s
A. 5 x (19.62)2 J
Q What is unit of work? B. 2.5 x (19.62)2 J
A. Joules C. 2.5 x (9.81)2 J
B. W D. 10 x (9.81)2 J
C. N/m ANS. c
D. Joules/meter
Ans. a Q A 10 kg body is dropped from a height of
25 m, find the K.ANS. of the body after 1 s
Q 1 Joule is equal to A. 5 x (19.62)2 J
A. 1 N-m B. 10 x (19.62)2 J
B. 1 N-cm C. 5 x (9.81)2 J
C. 1 N/m D. 10 x (9.81)2 J
D. 1 N/cm ANS. c
ANS. a
Q2 A 5 kg body is dropped from a height of 25
Q Which of the following statements is m, find the K.ANS. of the body after 2 s
correct? A. 5 x (19.62)2 J
A. K.ANS. is by virtue of position B. 2.5 x (19.62)2 J
B. P.ANS. is by virtue of position C. 2.5 x (9.81)2 J
C. K.ANS. can be negative D. 10 x (9.81)2 J
D. P.ANS. can never be negative ANS. b
ANS. b
Q A 20 kg body is dropped from a height of
Q A 10 kg body is dropped from a height of 50 m, find the K.ANS. of the body after 1 s
50 m, find the K.ANS. of the body after 2 s A. 20 x (9.81)2 J
A. 5 x (19.62)2 J B. 20 x (19.62)2 J
B. 10 x (19.62)2 J C. 10 x (9.81)2 J
C. 5 x (9.81)2 J D. 10 x (19.62)2 J
D. 10 x (9.81)2 J ANS. c
ANS. a
Q A 20 kg body is dropped from a height of
Q A 10 kg body is dropped from a height of 50 m, find the K.ANS. of the body after 2 s
50 m, find the K.ANS. of the body after 1 s A. 20 x (9.81)2 J
A. 5 x (19.62)2 J B. 20 x (19.62)2 J
B. 10 x (19.62)2 J C. 10 x (9.81)2 J
C. 5 x (9.81)2 J D. 10 x (19.62)2 J
D. 10 x (9.81)2 J ANS. d
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 D. 10 x (0.38)2 J
Q A 20 kg body is dropped from a height of ANS. d
25 m, find the K.ANS. of the body after 2 s
A. 20 x (9.81)2 J Q2 A 20 kg body is thrown upward with a
B. 20 x (19.62)2 J velocity of 20 m/s. Find the K.ANS. of the
C. 10 x (9.81)2 J body after 1 s
D. 10 x (19.62)2 J A. 5 x 10.19 J
ANS. d B. 10 x 10.19 J
C. 10 x (10.19)2 J
Q A 10 kg body is dropped from a height of D. 20 x (10.19)2 J
50 m, find the P.ANS. of the body after 1s ANS. c
A. 10 x 9.81 x 45.095 J
B. 5 x 9.81 x 45.095 J Q2 A 10 kg body is thrown upward with a
C. 0.5 x 9.81 x 45.095 J velocity of 50 m/s. Find the K.ANS. of the
D. 0.5 x 5 x 9.81 x 45.095 J body after 2 s
ANS. a A. 10 x 30.38 J
B. 15 x 30.38 J
Q2 A 10 kg body is dropped from a height of C. 5 x (30.38)2 J
50 m, find the P.ANS. of the body after 2 s D. 0 J
A. 5 x 9.81 x 30.38 J ANS. c
B. 9.81 x 30.38 J
C. 2 x 9.81 x 30.38 J Q2 A 10 kg body is thrown upward with a
D. 10 x 9.81 x 30.38 J velocity of 50 m/s. Find the K.ANS. of the
ANS. d body after 1 s
A. 10 x (40.19) J
Q A 10 kg body is thrown upward with a B. 10 x (40.19)2 J
velocity of 20 m/s. Find the K.ANS. of the C. 5 x (40.19) J
body after 2 s D. 5 x (40.19)2 J
A. 10 x (0.38) J ANS. d
B. 10 x (0.38)2 J
C. 5 x (0.38)2 J Q2 A 10 kg body is thrown upward with a
D. 5 x (0.38) J velocity of 50 m/s. Find the K.ANS. of the
ANS. c body after 3 s
A. 10 x 20.57 J
Q A 10 kg body is thrown upward with a B. 10 x (20.57)2 J
velocity of 20 m/s. Find the K.ANS. of the C. 50 x (20.57)2 J
body after 1s D. 5 x (20.57)2 J
A. 5 x 10.19 J ANS. d
B. 10 x 10.19 J
C. 5 x (10.19)2 J Q2 A 10 kg body is thrown upward with a
D. 10 x (10.19)2 J velocity of 50 m/s. Find the K.ANS. of the
ANS. c body after 4 s
A. 50 x (10.76) J
Q2 A 20 kg body is thrown upward with a B. 10 x (10.76)2 J
velocity of 20 m/s. Find the K.ANS. of the C. 5 x (10.76) J
body after 2 s. D. 5 x (10.76) 2 J
A. 20 x (0.38) J ANS. d
B. 20 x (0.38)2 J
C. 10 x (0.38) J
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Q2 A 100 N force is acting at an angle of 60° ANS. d
on a body which is rest on the horizontal
planAns. Find the work done by the force Q A 2 kg body is moving with constant
when the body undergoes a horizontal distance acceleration of 4 m/s2 starting from rest. What
of 1 m. is work done by the force acting on the body in
A. 100 J 4 s.? (Assume no friction)
B. 50 J A. (80 N x 16 m) N-m
C. 0J B. (20 N x 8 m) N-m
D. None of the Above C. (8 N x 32 m) N-m
ANS. b D. (40 N x 8m) N-m
ANS. c
Q2 A 100 N force is acting at an angle of 60°
on a body which is rest on the horizontal Q2 A 10 kg body is moving with constant
planAns. Find the work done by the force acceleration of 1 m/s2 starting from rest. What
when the body undergoes a horizontal distance is Kinetic Energy of the body after 5 s.?
of 2 m. A. 12.5 J
A. 200 J B. 1250 J
B. 20 J C. 1.25 J
C. 100 J D. 125 J
D. 0 J ANS. d
ANS. c
Q A 10 kg body is moving with constant
Q A 100 N force is acting at an angle of 60° acceleration of 2 m/s2 starting from rest. What
on a body which is rest on the horizontal is Kinetic Energy of the body after 5 s.?
planAns. Find the work done by the force A. 50J
when the body undergoes a horizontal distance B. 500J
of 3 m. C. 5J
A. 150 J D. 25J
B. 300 J ANS. b
C. 0J
D. 200 J Q A 5 kg body is moving with constant
ANS. a acceleration of 2 m/s2 starting from rest. What
is Kinetic Energy of the body after 5 s.?
Q Work done by a force is the product of ---- A. 25 J
- B. 2.5 J
A. Force & time C. 2500 J
B. Force & velocity D. 250 J
C. Force & acceleration ANS. d
D. Force & distance
ANS. d Q2 A 5 kg body is moving with constant
acceleration of 1 m/s2 starting from rest. What
Q A horizontal 50 N force is applied to a 10 is Kinetic Energy of the body after 2 s.?
kg body which makes the body to move A. 0.1 J
horizontally through 0.50 m, what is work done B. 1J
by weight of the body? C. 100 J
A. 2.5 J D. 10 J
B. 25 J ANS. d
C. 250J
D. 0 J
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Q2 A 10 kg body is moving with constant Q A 1 kg body is dropped from a height of 5
acceleration of 2 m/s2 starting from rest. What m above the ground. What is total energy of the
is Kinetic Energy of the body after 2 s ? body at the instant when it is being dropped?
A. 8J A. 49.05 J
B. 80 J B. 100 J
C. 0.8 J C. 5 J
D. 800 J D. 500J
ANS. b ANS. a

Q A 5 kg body is moving with constant Q A 1 kg body is dropped from a height of 5

acceleration of 2 m/s2 starting from rest. What m above the ground. What is total energy of the
is Kinetic Energy of the body after 2 s ? body as it strikes the ground?
A. 0.4 J A. 0J
B. 4 J B. 2 J
C. 400 J C. 5 J
D. 40 J D. 49.05 J
ANS. d ANS. d

Q A 10 kg body is moving with constant Q2 A 5 kg body is moving down 45° incline

acceleration of 4 m/s2 starting from rest. What from rest for which μK = 0.2. Which of the
is work done by the force acting on the body in following principle is applicable for analysis?
4 s ? (Assume no friction) A. Principle of Energy conservation
A. (10 N x 80 m) N-m B. Principle of momentum conservation
B. (10 N x 8 m) N-m C. Work Energy principle
C. (10 N x 4 m) N-m D. Principle of virtual work.
D. (100 N x 32 m) N-m ANS. c
ANS. d
Q A spring is kept in the vertical position
Q Calculate the work done by the gravity with length 50 cm. If undeformed length of the
action on 70 kg student sliding down 300 spring is 40 cm & stiffness of the spring is 10
inclined plane who slides a slant distance of 10 N/cm, find the force in the spring.
m. A. 500 N (↑)
A. 3430 J B. 500 N ( ↓)
B. 4330 J C. 100 N (↑)
C. 4444 J D. 100 N ( ↓)
D. 3034 J ANS. c
ANS. a
Q A spring is kept in the vertical position
Q What is Work Energy Principle? with length 30 cm. If undeformed length of the
A. Change in P.ANS. is equal to work spring is 40 cm & stiffness of the spring is 10
done N/cm, find the force in the spring.
B. Change in Total Energy is equal to work A. 100 N (↑)
done B. 100 N ( ↓)
C. Change in K.ANS. is equal to work C. 300 N (↑)
done D. 300 N ( ↓)
D. Change in P.ANS. is equal to loss in ANS. b
K.ANS.
ANS. c Q A spring is kept in the vertical position
with length 60 cm. If undeformed length of the
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spring is 40 cm & stiffness of the spring is 10 Q A spring is kept in the vertical position
N/cm, find the force in the spring. with length 20 cm. If undeformed length of the
A. 600 N (↑) spring is 40 cm & stiffness of the spring is 20
B. 400 N ( ↓) N/cm, find the force in the spring.
C. 200 N (↑) A. 400 N (↑)
D. 200 N ( ↓) B. 800 N ( ↓)
ANS. c C. 400 N (↓)
D. 800 N ( ↓)
Q2 A spring is kept in the vertical position with ANS. c
length 60 cm. If undeformed length of the
spring is 40 cm & stiffness of the spring is 20 Q A spring is kept in the vertical position
N/cm, find the force in the spring. with length 10 cm. If undeformed length of the
A. 400 N ( ↓) spring is 40 cm & stiffness of the spring is 20
B. 1200 N ( ↓) N/cm, find the force in the spring.
C. 800 N ( ↓) A. 800 N (↑)
D. 400 N (↑) B. 200 N ( ↓)
ANS. d C. 600 N (↑)
D. 600 N ( ↓)
Q A spring is kept in the vertical position ANS. d
with length 70 cm. If undeformed length of the
spring is 40 cm & stiffness of the spring is 20 Q A spring is kept in the vertical position
N/cm, find the force in the spring. with length 10 cm. If undeformed length of the
A. 1400 N (↑) spring is 40 cm & stiffness of the spring is 30
B. 800 N ( ↓) N/cm, find the force in the spring.
C. 600 N (↑) A. 300 N ( ↓)
D. 600 N ( ↓) B. 900 N ( ↓)
ANS. c C. 900 N (↑)
D. 1200 N (↑)
Q2 A spring is kept in the vertical position with ANS. b
length 20 cm. If undeformed length of the
spring is 40 cm & stiffness of the spring is 10 Q2 A spring is kept in the horizontal position
N/cm, find the force in the spring. with length 50 cm. If undeformed length of the
A. 200 N (↑) spring is 40 cm & stiffness of the spring is 10
B. 200 N ( ↓) N/cm, find the force in the spring.
C. 400 N (↑) A. 500 N ( ↓)
D. 400 N ( ↓) B. 400 N (←)
ANS. b C. 100 N (←)
D. 200 N ( ↓)
Q A spring is kept in the vertical position ANS. c
with length 10 cm. If undeformed length of the
spring is 40 cm & stiffness of the spring is 10 Q2 A spring is kept in the horizontal position
N/cm, find the force in the spring. with length 30 cm. If undeformed length of the
A. 100 N (↑) spring is 40 cm & stiffness of the spring is 10
B. 400 N ( ↓) N/cm, find the force in the spring.
C. 300 N (↑) A. 300 N (←)
D. 300 N ( ↓) B. 400 N (→)
ANS. d C. 100 N(←)
D. 100 N (→)
ANS. d
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 ANS. a
Q2 A spring is kept in the horizontal position
with length 70 cm. If undeformed length of the Q2 A spring is kept in the horizontal position
spring is 40 cm & stiffness of the spring is 10 with length 50 cm. If undeformed length of the
N/cm, find the force in the spring. spring is 40 cm & stiffness of the spring is 20
A. 700 N(←) N/cm, find the force in the spring.
B. 300 N(→) A. 800 N (←)
C. 300 N(←) B. 1000 N (→)
D. 400 N(→) C. 100 N (→)
ANS. c D. 200 N (←)
ANS. d
Q2 A spring is kept in the horizontal position
with length 20 cm. If undeformed length of the Q2 A spring is kept in the horizontal position
spring is 40 cm & stiffness of the spring is 10 with length 30 cm. If undeformed length of the
N/cm, find the force in the spring. spring is 40 cm & stiffness of the spring is 20
A. 200 N(←) N/cm, find the force in the spring.
B. 400 N (→) A. 600 N (→)
C. 800 N(←) B. 200 N (→)
D. 200 N (→) C. 800 N (→)
ANS. d D. 0 N
ANS. b
Q2 A spring is kept in the horizontal position
with length 10 cm. If undeformed length of the Q A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is
spring is 40 cm & stiffness of the spring is 10 stretched to 40 cm. Determine the work done by
N/cm, find the force in the spring. the spring force if spring constant is 10 N/cm.
A. 400 N (←) A. 500 J
B. 100 N (→) B. 600 J
C. 300 N (←) C. -500 J
D. 300 N (→) D. -600J
ANS. d ANS. c

Q2 A spring is kept in the horizontal position Q A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is

with length 60 cm. If undeformed length of the stretched to 50 cm. Determine the work done by
spring is 40 cm & stiffness of the spring is 20 the spring force if spring constant is 10 N/cm.
N/cm, find the force in the spring. A. 2000 J
A. 1200 N (←) B. 200 J
B. 800 N (→) C. -200 J
C. 400 N (←) D. -2000J
D. 0 N ANS. d
ANS. c
Q A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is
Q2 A spring is kept in the horizontal position stretched to 50 cm. Determine the work done by
with length 10 cm. If undeformed length of the the spring force if spring constant is 20 N/cm.
spring is 40 cm & stiffness of the spring is 20 A. 4000 J
N/cm, find the force in the spring. B. -4000 J
A. 600 N (→) C. 100 J
B. 200 N (←) D. 50 J
C. 800 N (→) ANS. b
D. 0 N
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Q A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is B. 125 J
stretched to 40 cm. Determine the work done by C. 0J
the spring force if spring constant is 20 N/cm. D. -125 J
A. 300 J ANS. d
B. 500 J
C. -1000 J Q. A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is
D. 1000 J stretched to 45 cm. Determine the work done by
ANS. c the spring force if spring constant is 10 N/cm.
A. 1125 J
Q2 A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is B. -1125 J
stretched to 35 cm. Determine the work done by C. 500 J
the spring force if spring constant is 20 N/cm. D. 0 J
A. -250 J ANS. b
B. 250 J
C. 500 J Q2 A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is
D. 1000 J stretched to 40 cm. Determine the work done by
ANS. a the spring force if spring constant is 30 N/cm.
A. 500 J
Q2 A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is B. -500 J
stretched to 20 cm. Determine the work done by C. -1500 J
the spring force if spring constant is10 N/cm. D. 1000 J
A. 1000 J ANS. c
B. 500 J
C. -500 J Q A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is
D. 0 J stretched to 50 cm. Determine the work done by
ANS. c the spring force if spring constant is 30 N/cm.
A. 100 J
Q2 A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is B. 50 J
stretched to 10 cm. Determine the work done by C. 4000 J
the spring force if spring constant is 10 N/cm. D. -6000 J
A. -2000 J ANS. d
B. 50 J
C. -50 J Q2 A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is
D. 100 J stretched to 35 cm. Determine the work done by
ANS. a the spring force if spring constant is 30 N/cm.
A. -375 J
Q A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is B. 500 J
stretched to 15 cm. Determine the work done by C. 0J
the spring force if spring constant is 10 N/cm. D. -500 J
A. 1125 J ANS. a
B. -1125 J
C. 500 J Q A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is
D. -500 J stretched to 45 cm. Determine the work done by
ANS. b the spring force if spring constant is 30 N/cm.
A. 40J
Q2 A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is B. -40 J
stretched to 25 cm. Determine the work done by C. -3375 J
the spring force if spring constant is 10 N/cm. D. 0 J
A. 500 J ANS. c
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Q2 A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is B. 50 J
stretched to 55 cm. Determine the work done by C. -6250 J
the spring force if spring constant is 20 N/cm. D. 0 J
A. 100 J ANS. c
B. 50 J
C. -6250 J Q. A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is
D. 0 J stretched to 20 cm. Determine the work done by
ANS. c the spring force if spring constant is 30 N/cm.
A. -1500 J
Q A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is B. 100 J
stretched to 20 cm. Determine the work done by C. 50 J
the spring force if spring constant is 20 N/cm. D. 0 J
A. -1000 J ANS. a
B. 100 J
C. 10 J Q A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is
D. 0 J stretched to 10 cm. Determine the work done by
ANS. a the spring force if spring constant is 30 N/cm.
A. 100 J
Q2 A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is B. 50 J
stretched to 10 cm. Determine the work done by C. 0J
the spring force if spring constant is 20 N/cm. D. -6000 J
A. 500 J ANS. d
B. -500 J
C. -4000 J Q2 A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is
D. 10 J stretched to 15 cm. Determine the work done by
ANS. c the spring force if spring constant is 30 N/cm.
A. 500 J
Q A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is B. 100 J
stretched to 15 cm. Determine the work done by C. -3375 J
the spring force if spring constant is 20 N/cm. D. 0 J
A. 0J ANS. c
B. 100 J
C. -2250 J Q2 A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is
D. 500 J stretched to 5 cm. Determine the work done by
ANS. c the spring force if spring constant is 30 N/cm.
A. -9375 J
Q2 A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is B. 0J
stretched to 25 cm. Determine the work done by C. 100 J
the spring force if spring constant is 20 N/cm. D. 1000 J
A. 5J ANS. a
B. 10 J
C. 15 J Q A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is
D. -250 J stretched to 25 cm. Determine the work done by
ANS. d the spring force if spring constant is 30 N/cm.
A. 300 J
Q A spring of undeformed length 30 cm is B. -375 J
stretched to 5 cm. Determine the work done by C. 400 J
the spring force if spring constant is 20 N/cm. D. 1000 J
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ANS. b D. 10 J
ANS. b
Q2 A spring of undeformed length 10 cm is
stretched from 20 cm to 30 cm. Determine the Q A spring of undeformed length 20 cm is
work done by spring force if spring constant is stretched from 25 cm to 30 cm. Determine the
10 N/cm. work done by spring force if spring constant is
A. 0J 10 N/cm.
B. -1500 J A. 0J
C. 100 J B. 100 J
D. 50 J C. -375 J
ANS. b D. 1000 J
ANS. c
Q A spring of undeformed length 10 cm is
stretched from 15 cm to 25 cm. Determine the Q A spring of undeformed length 20 cm is
work done by spring force if spring constant is stretched from 30 cm to 40 cm. Determine the
10 N/cm. work done by spring force if spring constant is
A. 0J 10 N/cm.
B. 500 J A. -100 J
C. -1000 J B. 200 J
D. 100 J C. -1500 J
ANS. c D. 50 J
ANS. c
Q2 A spring of undeformed length 10 cm is
stretched from 20 cm to 25 cm. Determine the Q A spring of undeformed length 20 cm is
work done by spring force if spring constant is stretched from 30 cm to 35cm. Determine the
10 N/cm. work done by spring force if spring constant is
A. -625 J 10 N/cm.
B. 0J A. -625 J
C. 100 J B. 625 J
D. 50 J C. 0J
ANS. a D. -1000J
ANS. a
Q A spring of undeformed length 10 cm is
stretched from 25 cm to 30 cm. Determine the Q A spring of undeformed length 20 cm is
work done by spring force if spring constant is stretched from 25 cm to 35cm. Determine the
10 N/cm. work done by spring force if spring constant is
A. 0J 10 N/cm.
B. 100 J A. 0J
C. 1000 J B. -225 J
D. -875 J C. -875 J
ANS. d D. -100 J
ANS. c
Q A spring of undeformed length 10 cm is
stretched from 15 cm to 30 cm. Determine the Q2 A spring of undeformed length 40 cm is
work done by spring force if spring constant is stretched from 10 cm to20cm. Determine the
10 N/cm. work done by spring force if spring constant is
A. 0J 10 N/cm.
B. -1875 J A. 2500 J
C. 50 J B. -2500 J
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D. 0 J C. 1J
ANS. a D. 5 J
ANS. b
Q A spring of undeformed length 40 cm is
stretched from 10 cm to30cm. Determine the Q A body of weight 10 N is moving down
work done by spring force if spring constant is 30° inclined planAns. Find the work done by
10 N/cm. the weight if the body moves through a distance
A. 0J of 0.2 m.
B. 50 J A. 0J
C. -50 J B. 0.5 J
D. 4000 J C. 1J
ANS. d D. 5 J
ANS. c
Q A spring of undeformed length 40 cm is
stretched from 20 cm to30cm. Determine the Q2 A body of weight 10 N is moving down 30°
work done by spring force if spring constant is inclined planAns. Find the work done by the
10 N/cm. weight if the body moves through a distance of
A. 0J 0.3 m.
B. 100 J A. 0J
C. 1500 J B. 1J
D. 2000 J C. 2J
ANS. c D. 1.5 J
ANS. d
Q A spring of undeformed length 40 cm is
stretched from 25 cm to30cm. Determine the Q A body of weight 10 N is moving down
work done by spring force if spring constant is 30° inclined planAns. Find the work done by
10 N/cm. the weight if the body moves through a distance
A. 1000 J of 0.4 m.
B. 625 J A. 0J
C. 50 J B. 1J
D. 0 J C. 2J
ANS. b D. 1.5 J
ANS. c
Q2 A spring of undeformed length 40 cm is
stretched from 30 cm to 35cm. Determine the Q A body of weight 10 N is moving down
work done by spring force if spring constant is 30° inclined planAns. Find the work done by
10 N/cm. the weight if the body moves through a distance
A. 375 J of 0.5 m.
B. 0J A. 0J
C. 50 J B. 2.5 J
D. -100 J C. 1J
ANS. a D. 2 J
ANS. b
Q A body of weight 10 N is moving down
30° inclined planAns. Find the work done by Q A body of weight 20 N is moving down
the weight if the body moves through a distance 30° inclined planAns. Find the work done by
of 0.1 m. the weight if the body moves through a distance
A. 0J of 0.1 m.
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A. 1J the weight if the body moves through a distance
B. 0J of 0.1 m.
C. 2J A. 1.5 J
D. 3 J B. 0J
ANS. a C. 1J
D. 2 J
Q2 A body of weight 20 N is moving down a ANS. a
30 degree inclined planAns. Find the work
done by the weight if the body moves through a Q A body of weight 30 N is moving down
distance of 0.2 m. 30° inclined planAns. Find the work done by
A. 1J the weight if the body moves through a distance
B. 0J of 0.2 m.
C. 2J A. 2J
D. 5 J B. 3J
ANS. c C. 4J
D. 5 J
Q A body of weight 20 N is moving down ANS. b
30° inclined planAns. Find the work done by
the weight if the body moves through a distance Q2 A body of weight 30 N is moving down
of 0.3 m. 30° inclined planAns. Find the work done by
A. 1J the weight if the body moves through a distance
B. 2J of 0.3 m.
C. 4J A. 2J
D. 3 J B. 1J
ANS. d C. 0J
D. 4.5 J
Q2 A body of weight 20 N is moving down 30° ANS. d
inclined planAns. Find the work done by the
weight if the body moves through a distance of Q. A body of weight 30 N is moving down
0.4 m. 30° inclined planAns. Find the work done by
A. 1J the weight if the body moves through a distance
B. 2J of 0.5 m.
C. 4J A. 5J
D. 3 J B. 6J
ANS. c C. 7.5 J
D. 0 J
Q2 A body of weight 20 N is moving down 30° ANS. c
inclined planAns. Find the work done by the
weight if the body moves through a distance of Q A body of weight 40 N is moving down
0.5 m. 30° inclined planAns. Find the work done by
A. 1J the weight if the body moves through a distance
B. 3J of 0.1 m.
C. 0J A. 0J
D. 5 J B. 2J
ANS. d C. 3J
D. 4 J
Q2 A body of weight 30 N is moving down ANS. b
30° inclined planAns. Find the work done by

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Q2 A body of weight 40 N is moving down 30°
inclined planAns. Find the work done by the Q A body of weight 50 N is moving down
weight if the body moves through a distance of 30° inclined planAns. Find the work done by
0.2 m. the weight if the body moves through a distance
A. 0 J of 0.5 m.
B. 2J A. 5J
C. 3J B. 10 J
D. 4 J C. 15 J
ANS. d D. 12.5 J
ANS. d
Q A body of weight 40 N is moving down
30° inclined planAns. Find the work done by Q The Pendulum is oscillating on either side
the weight if the body moves through a distance of its rest position.The correct statement is
of 0.3 m. A. It has only Kinetic Energy
A. 6J B. It has the maximum K.ANS. at its
B. 8J extreme position
C. 10 J C. It has the maximum P.ANS. at its rest
D. 12 J position
ANS. a D. The sum of its kinetic & potential energies
remains constant throughout the motion.
Q2 A body of weight 50 N is moving down 30° ANS. d
inclined planAns. Find the work done by the
weight if the body moves through a distance of Q. A lift is used to carry 8 persons through a
0.2 m. height of 30 m in two minutes. If the average
A. 5J mass of each person is 95 kg, determine the
B. 2.5 J power required.
C. 10 J A. 1375 W
D. 15 J B. 2174 W
ANS. a C. 1742 W
D. none of the above
Q A body of weight 50 N is moving down ANS. d
30° inclined planAns. Find the work done by
the weight if the body moves through a distance Q2 A motor of 100 Hp moves with a uniform
of 0.3 m. speed of 72 km/hr. The forward thrust applied
A. 5J by the engine on the car is
B. 10 J A. 3730 N
C. 7.5 J B. 3550 N
D. 100 J C. 3839 N
ANS. c D. 3333 N
ANS. a
Q A body of weight 50 N is moving down
30° inclined planAns. Find the work done by Q A spring of stiffness 1000 N/m is stretched
the weight if the body moves through a distance by 10 cm from the un-deformed position. Find
of 0.4 m. the work of spring forcAns.
A. 5J A. – 10 Nm
B. 10 J B. – 5 Nm
C. 15 J C. – 15Nm
D. 20 J D. – 7Nm
ANS. b ANS. b
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UNIT 4B D. None of the above
ANS. a
Q. Impulse due to a force is the product of
A. Force & time Q A tennis ball bounces down a flight of
B. Force & velocity stairs striking each step in turn and rebounding
C. Force & acceleration to the height of the step abovAns. The
D. Force & distance coefficient of restitution is
ANS. a A. 1/2
B. 1/√2
Q. Rail road car A, of mass 25 Mg, moving C. 1/4
with a speed of 0.5 m/s collides with car B, of D. 1
mass 40 Mg which is at rest. After the impact, ANS. b
car A & B move towards right with a speed of
0.02 m/s and 0.3 m/s respectively. Find the Q A particle of mass m1 moves with speed v
coefficient of restitution between A and B. and collides with a stationary particle of mass
A. 0.56 m2. The first particle continues to move in
B. 0.65 same direction if m1 / m2 is (e = coefficient of
C. 0.55 restitution)
D. 0.66 A. = e
ANS. a B. >e
C. <e
Q A small rubber ball is released from a D. > e2
height of 800 mm on a horizontal floor after the ANS. b
first bounce it raises to a height of 480 mm,
compute the coefficient of restitution. Q. A glass marble drops from a height of 3
A. 0.4477 meters upon a horizontal floor. If the coefficient
B. 0.7746 of restitution be 0.9, find the height to which it
C. 0.4444 rises after the impact.
D. 0.5555 A. 2.00m
ANS. b B. 2.43m
C. 3.42m
Q. Ball 1 collides with an another identical D. 1.00m
ball 2 at rest. For what value of coefficient of ANS. b
restitution e, the velocity of second ball become
two times that of 1 after collision? Q. A ball is dropped from a height of 9
A. 1/3 meters upon a horizontal slab. If it rebounds to a
B. 1/2 height of 5.76 meters, the coefficient of
C. 1/4 restitution is:
D. 1/6 A. 0.6
ANS. a B. 0.4
C. 0.8
Q2 Two solid rubber balls, A and B having D. 0.9
masses 200 and 400 gm respectively are moving ANS. c
in opposite directions with velocity of A equal
to 0.3 m/s. After collision the two balls come to Q. A ball dropped from a height h1 = 1600
rest , then the velocity of B is mm is observed to rebound to a height h2 =
A. 0.15 m/s 1100 mm from a horizontal floor. Determine the
B. 1.5 m/s coefficient of restitution.
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A. 0.60 ANS. c
B. 0.83
C. 0.93 Q. A body weighing 25 N is kept over a
D. 1.00 smooth inclined plane which makes 30° with the
ANS. b horizontal. What is the impulse due to weight of
the body during the time interval of 2 s?
Q A 25 N force is applied to a body for 2 s , A. 25 Ns
What is the impulse due to the applied force on B. 5 Ns
to the body? C. 0 Ns
A. 25 Ns D. 2 Ns
B. 50 Ns ANS. a
C. 2 Ns
D. 0 Ns Q2 A body weighing 25 N is kept over a
ANS. b smooth inclined plane which makes 30° with the
horizontal. What is the impulse due to weight of
Q. A 50 N force is applied to a body for 3 s , the body during the time interval of 4 s?
What is the impulse due to the applied force on A. 25 Ns
to the body? B. 5 Ns
A. 25 Ns C. 0 Ns
B. 50 Ns D. 50 Ns
C. 2 Ns ANS. d
D. 150 Ns
ANS. d Q A body weighing 25 N is kept over a
smooth inclined plane which makes 30° with the
Q A 100 N force is applied to a body for 4 s, horizontal. What is the impulse due to weight of
What is the impulse due to the applied force on the body during the time interval of 6 s ?
to the body? A. 25 Ns
A. 4 Ns B. 5 Ns
B. 100 Ns C. 0 Ns
C. 400 Ns D. 75 Ns
D. 150 Ns ANS. d
ANS. c
Q A body weighing 25 N is kept over a
Q A 100 N force is applied to a body for 3 s, smooth inclined plane which makes 30° with the
What is the impulse due to the applied force on horizontal. What is the impulse due to weight of
to the body? the body during the time interval of 8 s ?
A. 3 Ns A. 25 Ns
B. 300 Ns B. 5 Ns
C. 400 Ns C. 100 Ns
D. 150 Ns D. 75 Ns
ANS. b ANS. c

Q. A 200 N force is applied to a body for 3 s, Q2 A body weighing 25 N is kept over a

what is the impulse due to the applied force on smooth inclined plane which makes 30° with the
to the body? horizontal. What is the impulse due to weight of
A. 3 Ns the body during the time interval of 10 s ?
B. 300 Ns A. 25 Ns
C. 600 Ns B. 125 Ns
D. 150 Ns C. 100 Ns
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ANS. b D. 200 Ns
ANS. b
Q A body weighing 50 N is kept over a
smooth inclined plane which makes 30° with the Q. A 50 N force is applied to a body, moving
horizontal. What is the impulse due to weight of over horizontal plane, at an angle of 60° with
the body during the time interval of 2 s ? the horizontal. Find out the impulse due to 50 N
A. 25 Ns force during a time interval of 2 s.
B. 50 Ns A. 100 Ns
C. 0 Ns B. 50 Ns
D. 2 Ns C. 75 Ns
ANS. b D. 0 Ns
ANS. b
Q2 A body weighing 50 N is kept over a
smooth inclined plane which makes 30° with the Q A 50 N force is applied to a body, moving
horizontal. What is the impulse due to weight of over horizontal plane, at an angle of 60° with
the body during the time interval of 4 s ? the horizontal. Find out the impulse due to 50 N
A. 25 Ns force during a time interval of 3 s.
B. 50 Ns A. 100 Ns
C. 100 Ns B. 50 Ns
D. 2 Ns C. 75 Ns
ANS. c D. 0 Ns
ANS. c
Q2 A body weighing 50 N is kept over a
smooth inclined plane which makes 30° with the Q. A 50 N force is applied to a body, moving
horizontal. What is the impulse due to weight of over horizontal plane, at an angle of 60° with
the body during the time interval of 6 s ? the horizontal. Find out the impulse due to 50 N
A. 75 Ns force during a time interval of 4 s.
B. 150 Ns A. 100 Ns
C. 100 Ns B. 50 Ns
D. 2 Ns C. 75 Ns
ANS. b D. 0 Ns
ANS. a
Q A body weighing 50 N is kept over a
smooth inclined plane which makes 30° with the Q A 50 N force is applied to a body, moving
horizontal. What is the impulse due to weight of over horizontal plane, at an angle of 60° with
the body during the time interval of 8 s ? the horizontal. Find out the impulse due to 50 N
A. 75 Ns force during a time interval of 5 s.
B. 50 Ns A. 100 Ns
C. 100 Ns B. 50 Ns
D. 200 Ns C. 125 Ns
ANS. d D. 0 Ns
ANS. c
Q A body weighing 50 N is kept over a
smooth inclined plane which makes 30° with the Q A 100 N force is applied to a body,
horizontal. What is the impulse due to weight of moving over horizontal plane, at an angle of 60°
the body during the time interval of 10 s ? with the horizontal. Find out the impulse due to
A. 75 Ns 100 N force during a time interval of 2 s.
B. 250 Ns A. 100 Ns
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B. 50 Ns A. 100 Ns
C. 125 Ns B. 250 Ns
D. 0 Ns C. 500 Ns
ANS. a D. 300 Ns
ANS. c
Q2 A 100 N force is applied to a body, moving
over horizontal plane, at an angle of 60° with Q2 What is the range for values of e?
the horizontal. Find out the impulse due to 100 A. 0 to 1
N force during a time interval of 3 s. B. 0 to 100
A. 100 Ns C. 10 to 100
B. 150 Ns D. 0 to 0.1
C. 125 Ns ANS. a
D. 0 Ns
ANS. b Q. If e = 1, it indicates:
A. The impact is plastic
Q2 A 100 N force is applied to a body, moving B. The impact is elastic
over horizontal plane, at an angle of 60° with C. The impact is neither elastic nor plastic
the horizontal. Find out the impulse due to 100 D. none of the above
N force during a time interval of 4 s. ANS. b
A. 100 Ns
B. 150 Ns Q If e = 0, it indicates:
C. 125 Ns A. The impact is plastic
D. 200 Ns B. The impact is elastic
ANS. d C. The impact is neither elastic nor plastic
D. none of the above
Q A 100 N force is applied to a body, ANS. a
moving over horizontal plane, at an angle of 60°
with the horizontal. Find out the impulse due to Q. In case of Elastic impact:
100 N force during a time interval of 5 s. A. Momentum is only conserved
A. 100 Ns B. Energy is only conserved
B. 250 Ns C. Neither momentum nor Energy is conserved
C. 125 Ns D. Both momentum and energy is conserved.
D. 200 Ns ANS. b
ANS. b
Q2 Two bodies with same mass are moving
Q2 A 100 N force is applied to a body, moving with the velocities 20 m/s & 15 m/s
over horizontal plane, at an angle of 60° with respectively before impact and 12 m/s & 15 m/s
the horizontal. Find out the impulse due to 100 respectively after impact, determine the value of
N force during a time interval of 6 s. Ans.
A. 100 Ns A. 1
B. 250 Ns B. 0.5
C. 125 Ns C. 0.66
D. 300 Ns D. 0
ANS. d ANS. c

Q 100 N force is applied to a body, moving Q What is unit of Impulse?

over horizontal plane, at an angle of 60° with A. N-m
the horizontal. Find out the impulse due to 100 B. Joule
N force during a time interval of 10 s. C. N m/s
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ANS. d Q Central impact of two bodies
A. Can only be direct impact
Q. Momentum is defined as the product of --- B. Must always be elastic impact
--- C. May either be direct or indirect
A. Mass & time D. None of the above
B. Mass & distance ANS. c
C. Mass & acceleration
D. Mass & velocity Q The coefficient of restitution is defined on
ANS. d the basis of -----
A. Velocity components along the line of
Q2 A Ball of mass 10 g falls from a height of impact only
5m. It rebounds from a ground to 4 m. The B. Velocity components normal to the line of
coefficient of restitution ‘e’ is impact
A. √4/5 C. Velocity vectors before and after collision
B. √5/4 D. None of the above
C. 4/5 ANS. a
D. 5/4
ANS. a Q. For a perfectly plastic central impact
A. The entire kinetic energy of the two
Q The momentum of a system of two bodies bodies must be lost
is conserved B. The two bodies must move stuck together,
A. if either body does not exerts a force on whether the impact is direct or indirect
the other C. The two bodies must move stuck together
B. Under all circumstances only if the impact is direct
C. When there is no external force acting on D. A body initial at rest, should stay at rest
body ANS. c
D. When external force act only on one body
ANS. c Q 50 gm glass marbles dropped from a
height of 10 m rebounds to height of 7 m
Q. If a body hits the ground from a height h1 calculate impulse?
and rebounds to a height h2 after having A. 2.185 Ns
inelastic collision with the ground then the B. 6.285 Ns
coefficient of restitution is C. 8.125 Ns
A. e = h2/h1 D. None of the Above
B. e = h1/h2 ANS. d
C. e =√h2/h1
D. e = √ h1/h2 Q. A sphere of mass ‘m’ moving with a
ANS. c speed of ‘u’ strikes a sphere of same mass at
rest. If after striking, the two spheres exchange
Q. A body hits the ground with 50 m/s their velocities then determine the coefficient of
velocity and has inelastic collision with the restitution.
ground then with what velocity it will rebound if A. 1
the coefficient of restitution is 0.2 B. 0
A. 1/250 m/s C. 1/2
B. 250 m/s D. None of these
C. 1/10 m/s ANS. a
D. 10 m/s
ANS. d
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Q The impulse-momentum principle is D. Coefficient of restitution between the
applicable ground and ball is ½
A. If there is no external force acting on the ANS. d
body
B. When the momentum is conserved Q. A ball hits the floor and rebounds after an
C. Only when body hits another body inelastic collision. In this case:
D. Whenever Newton’s law is applicable A. The momentum of the ball just after the
ANS. d collision is the same as that just before the
collision.
Q When two bodies collide without the B. The mechanical energy of the ball remains
presence of any other forces or force fields, the same in the collision.
A. Their total momentum must be conserved C. The total momentum of the ball and the
B. Their total kinetic energy must be conserved earth is conserved.
C. The collision must be direct D. The total energy of the ball and the earth is
D. The collision must be central conserved.
ANS. a ANS. c

Q. If a body of mass 2 kg is at rest and is hit Q2 A body of mass 2 kg moving with a

by a mass of 4 kg moving with 3 m/s, the velocity of 3 m/s collides head –on with a body
fraction of the momentum retained by the of mass 1 kg moving with a velocity of 4 m/s.
moving body assuming the collision to be After collision the two bodies stick together and
elastic and head on is move with a common velocity which in the
A. 2 units m/s is equal to:
B. 3 A. 1/3
C. 1/2 B. 2/3
D. 1/3 C. 1/4
ANS. d D. 5/4
ANS. b
Q. If mass of moving body is much greater
than the mass of the body at rest then the Q. A body of mass ‘m’ collides against a
approximate velocity of the moving body after wall with the velocity ‘v’ and rebounds with the
head on collision is same speed. Its change of momentum is:
A. Same and in same direction A. 2 mv
B. Same and in apposite direction B. mv
C. Different and in same direction C. –mv
D. Different and in opposite direction D. 0
ANS. a ANS. a

Q. The ball of mass 10 gm is dropped on the Q A ball is droped from a height h1 = 1 m on

ground from a height of 10 m. It rebounds to a a smooth floor. Knowing that the height of first
height of 2.5 m. If the ball is in the contact with bounce h2 = 0.81 m, determine the coefficient
ground for 0.01 s, then which statement is of restitution.
correct? A. 0.9 m
A. Impulse force between the ground and the B. 1.11 m
ball is 15 N C. 1
B. Impulse force between the ground and the D. None of the Above
ball is 5 √2 N ANS. a
C. Coefficient of restitution between the ground
and ball is ¼
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velocity of v0. Determine the time taken for the D. 8.67 m/s
ball to reach the maximum height. Use the ANS. a
impulse –momentum method.
A. t = v0/g Q A 5.00 kg particle has a velocity of (3.00 i
B. t = 2v0/g – 4.00j) m /s. Find its x and y components of
C. t = v0/2g momentum.
D. t = g/v0 A. (15.00i – 20.00j)
ANS. a B. (20.00i -15.00j)
C. (25.00i -10.00j)
Q A rifle of 5 kg mass fires a bullet of 10 gm D. (20.00i -20.00j)
mass at a velocity of 300 m/s. Determine the ANS. b
velocity with which the rifle recoils.
A. 0.1 m/s Q. A steel ball of weight 0.01 N falls from a
B. 0.3 m/s height 6 m and rebounds to a height of 4 m find
C. 0.6 m/s the impulsAns.
D. 0.9 m/s A. 0.2300 Ns
ANS. d B. 0.1962 Ns
C. 0.3200Ns
Q2 A boy of 50 kg mass runs with a velocity D. 0.9182 Ns
of 5 m/s and jumps into a boat of mass 75 kg. ANS. a
Find the velocity with which the boy and the
boat will move together if the boat was initially Q. In an impact testing machine a hammer of
at rest. mass 10.5 kg is attached to a 1.5 m long lever.
A. 1 m/s The lever is held in horizontal position and is
B. 3 m/s released. The hammer strikes the test piece and
C. 4 m/s breaks it. Determine the velocity of hammer at
D. 2 m/s impact.
ANS. a A. 5.425 m/s
B. 4.525 m/s
Q2 15 mg box car A is coasting freely at 1.5 C. 5.245 m/s
m/s on the horizontal track when it encounters a D. None of the Above
tank car B having a mass of 12 mg and coasting ANS. a
at 0.75 m /s towards it. If cars meet and coupled
together, determine the speed of both cars just Q2 A man weighing 700 N is in boat weighing
after the coupling. 3000 N which is floating in a still lake if the
A. 0.5 m/ s man starts running along the length of boat at a
B. 5.0 m/ s speed of 5 m/s with respect to the boat. Find the
C. 1.0 m/ s velocity of boat. Neglect resistance to the
D. None of the Above motion.
ANS. b A. - 0.9459 m/s
B. – 0.9999 m/s
Q2 An 1800 kg car stopped at traffic light is C. - 1.02 m/s
struck from the rear by a 900 kg car and the two D. -1.1111m/s
become entangled. If the smaller car was ANS. c
moving at 20 m/s before collision, what is the
speed of the entangled cars after collision? Q2 A man weighing 700 N is in boat weighing
A. 7.98 m/s 3000 N which is floating in a still lake if he
B. 6.67 m/s
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jumps of the boat with an absolute velocity of 8 Q2 A 5 kg body is moving with a constant
m/s find the velocity of the boat. acceleration of 2 m/s2 starting from rest.
A. – 1.68 m/s Determine the change in momentum in 4 s.
B. – 6.18 m/s A. 20 Ns
C. - 1.86 m/s B. 40 Ns
D. – 8.18 m/s C. 30 Ns
ANS. c D. 0 Ns
ANS. d
Q2 Rail road car A of mass 15 Mg is traveling
at 2 m/s on a horizontal track. Car B of mass 13 Q A 5 kg body is moving with a constant
Mg is traveling towards A at 0.8 m/s. If the car acceleration of 2 m/s2 starting from rest.
meet and couple together find the speed of the Determine the change in momentum in 5 s.
coupled cars just after the coupling. A. 20 Ns
A. 0.5 m/s B. 40 Ns
B. 7.0 m/s C. 30 Ns
C. 0.7m/s D. 50 Ns
D. 70 m/s ANS. c
ANS. b
Q A 5 kg body is moving with a constant
Q What is Impulse Momentum Principle? acceleration of 3 m/s2 starting from rest.
A. Change in K.ANS. = Work done Determine the change in momentum in 2 s.
B. Impulse of a force system = Change in A. 20 Ns
momentum B. 40 Ns
C. Change in Impulsive force = Change in C. 30 Ns
K.ANS. D. 50 Ns
D. Change in P.ANS. = Change in Kinetic ANS. b
Energy
ANS. a Q. A 5 kg body is moving with a constant
acceleration of 3 m/s2 starting from rest.
Q2 A 5 kg body is moving with a constant Determine the change in momentum in 3 s.
acceleration of 2 m/s2 starting from rest. A. 20 Ns
Determine the change in momentum in 2 s. B. 45 Ns
A. 20 Ns C. 30 Ns
B. 40 Ns D. 50 Ns
C. 10 Ns ANS. a
D. 0 Ns
ANS. c Q2 A 5 kg body is moving with a constant
acceleration of 3 m/s2 starting from rest.
Q A 5 kg body is moving with a constant Determine the change in momentum in 4 s.
acceleration of 2 m/s2 starting from rest. A. 60 Ns
Determine the change in momentum in 3 s. B. 45 Ns
A. 20 Ns C. 30 Ns
B. 40 Ns D. 50 Ns
C. 30 Ns ANS. c
D. 0 Ns
ANS. b Q2 A 5 kg body is moving with a constant
acceleration of 3 m/s2 starting from rest.
Determine the change in momentum in 5 s.
A. 60 Ns
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B. 45 Ns
C. 75 Ns Q. A 5 kg body is moving with a constant
D. 50 Ns acceleration of 5 m/s2 starting from rest.
ANS. a Determine the change in momentum in 3 s.
A. 60 Ns
Q A 5 kg body is moving with a constant B. 75 Ns
acceleration of 4 m/s2 starting from rest. C. 100 Ns
Determine the change in momentum in 2 s. D. 50 Ns
A. 40 Ns ANS. c
B. 45 Ns
C. 75 Ns Q A 5 kg body is moving with a constant
D. 50 Ns acceleration of 5 m/s2 starting from rest.
ANS. d Determine the change in momentum in 4 s.
A. 60 Ns
Q2 A 5 kg body is moving with a constant B. 75 Ns
acceleration of 4 m/s2 starting from rest. C. 100 Ns
Determine the change in momentum in 3 s. D. 50 Ns
A. 40 Ns ANS. a
B. 45 Ns
C. 75 Ns Q. A 5 kg body is moving with a constant
D. 60 Ns acceleration of 5 m/s2 starting from rest.
ANS. b Determine the change in momentum in 5 s.
A. 125 Ns
Q A 5 kg body is moving with a constant B. 75 Ns
acceleration of 4 m/s2 starting from rest. C. 100 Ns
Determine the change in momentum in 4 s. D. 50 Ns
A. 40 Ns ANS. a
B. 80 Ns
C. 75 Ns Q. A 5 kg body is moving with a constant
D. 60 Ns acceleration of 5 m/s2 starting from rest.
ANS. c Determine the change in momentum in 1 s.
A. 25 Ns
Q A 5 kg body is moving with a constant B. 75 Ns
acceleration of 4 m/s2 starting from rest. C. 100 Ns
Determine the change in momentum in 5 s. D. 50 Ns
A. 60 Ns ANS. d
B. 80 Ns
C. 100 Ns Q. A 10 kg body is moving with a constant
D. 60 Ns acceleration of 5 m/s2. If initial velocity of the
ANS. d body is 2 m/s, determine the change in
momentum in 2 s.
Q2 A 5 kg body is moving with a constant A. 50 Ns
acceleration of 5 m/s2 starting from rest. B. 25 Ns
Determine the change in momentum in 2 s. C. 75 Ns
A. 60 Ns D. 100 Ns
B. 80 Ns ANS. b
C. 100 Ns
D. 50 Ns Q A 10 kg body is moving with a constant
ANS. b acceleration of 5 m/s2. If initial velocity of the
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body is 2 m/s, determine the change in Q. A 10 kg body is moving with a constant
momentum in 3 s. acceleration of 2 m/s2. If initial velocity of the
A. 50 Ns body is 2 m/s, determine the change in
B. 150 Ns momentum in 3 s.
C. 75 Ns A. 50 Ns
D. 100 Ns B. 40 Ns
ANS. c C. 20 Ns
D. 60 Ns
Q2 A 10 kg body is moving with a constant ANS. c
acceleration of 5 m/s2. If initial velocity of the
body is 2 m/s, determine the change in Q. A 10 kg body is moving with a constant
momentum in 4 s. acceleration of 2 m/s2. If initial velocity of the
A. 50 Ns body is 2 m/s, determine the change in
B. 150 Ns momentum in 4 s.
C. 200 Ns A. 50 Ns
D. 100 Ns B. 40 Ns
ANS. b C. 80 Ns
D. 60 Ns
Q2 A 10 kg body is moving with a constant ANS. a
acceleration of 5 m/s2. If initial velocity of the
body is 2 m/s, determine the change in Q2 A 10 kg body is moving with a constant
momentum in 5 s. acceleration of 2 m/s2. If initial velocity of the
A. 50 Ns body is 2 m/s, determine the change in
B. 250 Ns momentum in 5 s.
C. 200 Ns A. 100 Ns
D. 100 Ns B. 40 Ns
ANS. c C. 80 Ns
D. 60 Ns
Q2 A 10 kg body is moving with a constant ANS. a
acceleration of 2 m/s2. If initial velocity of the
body is 2 m/s, determine the change in Q2 A 10 kg body is moving with a constant
momentum in 1 s. acceleration of 3 m/s2. If initial velocity of the
A. 50 Ns body is 2 m/s, determine the change in
B. 250 Ns momentum in 1 s.
C. 20 Ns A. 30 Ns
D. 100 Ns B. 100 Ns
ANS. b C. 50 Ns
D. 0 Ns
Q2 A 10 kg body is moving with a constant ANS. c
acceleration of 2 m/s2. If initial velocity of the
body is 2 m/s, determine the change in Q2 A 10 kg body is moving with a constant
momentum in 2 s. acceleration of 3 m/s2. If initial velocity of the
A. 50 Ns body is 2 m/s, determine the change in
B. 40 Ns momentum in 2 s.
C. 20 Ns A. 150 Ns
D. 100 Ns B. 100 Ns
ANS. d C. 60 Ns
D. 0 Ns
ANS. d
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Q A 10 kg body is moving with a constant
acceleration of 3 m/s2. If initial velocity of the Q A 10 kg body is moving with a constant
body is 2 m/s, determine the change in acceleration of 4 m/s2. If initial velocity of the
momentum in 3 s. body is 2 m/s, determine the change in
A. 150 Ns momentum in 3 s.
B. 100 Ns A. 120 Ns
C. 60 Ns B. 80 Ns
D. 90 Ns C. 150 Ns
ANS. a D. 40 Ns
ANS. d
Q A 10 kg body is moving with a constant
acceleration of 3 m/s2. If initial velocity of the Q2 A 10 kg body is moving with a constant
body is 2 m/s, determine the change in acceleration of 4 m/s2. If initial velocity of the
momentum in 4 s. body is 2 m/s, determine the change in
A. 120 Ns momentum in 4 s.
B. 100 Ns A. 120 Ns
C. 60 Ns B. 80 Ns
D. 90 Ns C. 150 Ns
ANS. c D. 160 Ns
ANS. a
Q A 10 kg body is moving with a constant
acceleration of 3 m/s2. If initial velocity of the Q. A 10 kg body is moving with a constant
body is 2 m/s, determine the change in acceleration of 4 m/s2. If initial velocity of the
momentum in 5 s. body is 2 m/s, determine the change in
A. 120 Ns momentum in 5 s.
B. 100 Ns A. 200 Ns
C. 150 Ns B. 80 Ns
D. 90 Ns C. 150 Ns
ANS. d D. 160 Ns
ANS. c
Q A 10 kg body is moving with a constant
acceleration of 4 m/s2. If initial velocity of the Q2 A 10 kg body is moving with a constant
body is 2 m/s, determine the change in acceleration of 5 m/s2. If initial velocity of the
momentum in 1 s. body is 2 m/s, determine the change in
A. 120 Ns momentum in 1 s.
B. 100 Ns A. 200 Ns
C. 150 Ns B. 80 Ns
D. 40 Ns C. 50 Ns
ANS. b D. 160 Ns
ANS. a
Q2 A 10 kg body is moving with a constant
acceleration of 4 m/s2. If initial velocity of the Q2 A 10 kg body is moving with a constant
body is 2 m/s, determine the change in acceleration of 5 m/s2. If initial velocity of the
momentum in 2 s. body is 2 m/s, determine the change in
A. 120 Ns momentum in 2 s.
B. 80 Ns A. 100 Ns
C. 150 Ns B. 80 Ns
D. 40 Ns C. 50 Ns
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D. 160 Ns ANS. b
ANS. b
Q2 A 50 N force is applied to a 10 kg body for
Q2 A 10 kg body is moving with a constant 2 s. Determine the change in momentum.
acceleration of 5 m/s2. If initial velocity of the A. 25 Ns
body is 2 m/s, determine the change in B. 100 Ns
momentum in 4 s. C. 250 Ns
A. 100 Ns D. 50 Ns
B. 200 Ns ANS. c
C. 50 Ns
D. 150 Ns Q2 A 50 N force is applied to a 10 kg body for
ANS. d 3 s. Determine the change in momentum.
A. 25 Ns
Q2 A 12.5 kg body is moving with a constant B. 100 Ns
acceleration of 5 m/s2. If initial velocity of the C. 150 Ns
body is 2 m/s, determine the change in D. 50 Ns
momentum in 4 s. ANS. b
A. 100 Ns
B. 200 Ns Q A 50 N force is applied to a 10 kg body for
C. 50 Ns 4 s. Determine the change in momentum.
D. 250 Ns A. 25 Ns
ANS. b B. 200 Ns
C. 150 Ns
Q2 A 10 kg body is moving with a constant D. 50 Ns
acceleration of 5 m/s2. If initial velocity of the ANS. d
body is 2 m/s, determine the change in
momentum in 3 s. Q A 50 N force is applied to a 10 kg body for
A. 50 Ns 5 s. determine the change in momentum.
B. 150 Ns A. 25 Ns
C. 75 Ns B. 200 Ns
D. 100 Ns C. 150 Ns
ANS. b D. 250 Ns
ANS. a
Q2 A 10 kg body is moving with a constant
acceleration of 5 m/s2. If initial velocity of the Q2 A 100 N force is applied to a 10 kg body
body is 2 m/s, determine the change in for 5 s. Determine the change in momentum.
momentum in 6 s. A. 500 Ns
A. 100 Ns B. 300 Ns
B. 300 Ns C. 200 Ns
C. 50 Ns D. 100 Ns
D. 250 Ns ANS. c
ANS. c
Q2 A 100 N force is applied to a 10 kg body for
Q A 50 N force is applied to a 10 kg body for 4 s. Determine the change in momentum.
5 s. Determine the change in momentum. A. 500 Ns
A. 2.5 Ns B. 300 Ns
B. 8 Ns C. 400 Ns
C. 250 Ns D. 100 Ns
D. 5 Ns ANS. b
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Q. A 100 N force is applied to a 10 kg body
for 3 s. Determine the change in momentum.
A. 500 Ns
B. 300 Ns
C. 400 Ns
D. 100 Ns
ANS. d

Q A 100 N force is applied to a 10 kg body

for 2 s. Determine the change in momentum.
A. 500 Ns
B. 300 Ns
C. 400 Ns
D. 200 Ns
ANS. b

Q. A 100 N force is applied to a 10 kg body

for 1 s. Determine the change in momentum.
A. 500 Ns
B. 100 Ns
C. 400 Ns
D. 200 Ns
ANS. a

Q. A 100 N force is applied to a 10 kg body

for 6 s. Determine the change in momentum.
A. 600 Ns
B. 100 Ns
C. 400 Ns
D. 200 Ns
ANS. c

Q2 Two men are standing on a floating boat

with a velocity of 4.2 m/s. The mass of each
man is 80 kg and that of boat is 400 kg. If the
boat was initially at rest, find final velocity of
boat by using principle of conservation of
momentum. Neglect the water friction.
A. -1.55 m/s
B. -1.60 m/s
C. -1.68 m/s
D. -1.70 m/s
ANS. c

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