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SHORT QUESTIONS
Q 1. What is science?
The word science derived from the Latin word “Scientia” which means
knowledge. “The knowledge gained through from observations and experimentation
Q 2. Define the two main streams of science.
Science is divided into two main streams:
Physical Sciences
Biological sciences.
Biological Sciences:
The branch of science which concerns with the study of living things is called
biological sciences.
Physical Sciences:
The branch of science which deals with the study of non-living things is called
physical sciences.
Q 3. Define mechanics and name its branches.
It is the study of motion of objects, its causes and effects.
Branch
Mechanics is divided into two branches:
Kinematics
Dynamics
Q 4. Define physical quantities. Name its types.
Those quantities which can be measured accurately and have some specific units are
called s physical quantities.
Sample:
Length, Volume, Force and Temperature etc.
Types of physical quantities:
There are two types of physical quantities:
Base quantities
Derived quantities.
Q 5. What is unit? Name its types.
Standard / Units
To measure a physical quantity we have to compare it with some standard quantity,
that how many times it is bigger or smaller than the standard quantity, is called a unit.
Types of units:
There are two types of units.
Base Units
Derived Units.
Close the gap between the spindle and the stud of the screw gauge by rotating the
ratchet in the clockwise direction. If zero of circular scale does not coincides with the
index line, then there will be zero error.
Q 28. What is positive zero error of screw gauge?
Zero error will be positive if zero of circular scale is behind the index line. In this
case, multiply the number of divisions of the circular scale that has not crossed the
index line with the least count of screw gauge to find zero error.
Q 29. What is negative zero error of screw gauge?
Zero error will be negative if zero of circular scale has crossed the index line. In this
case, multiply the number of divisions of the circular scale that has crossed the index
line with the least count of screw gauge to find the negative zero error.
Q 30. What is a beam balance?
In a beam balance, the unknown mass is placed in one pan. It is balanced by putting
known masses in the other pan.
Q 31. What is a physical balance?
A physical balance is used in the laboratory to measure the mass of various objects by
comparison.
Q 32. How can we balance a physical balance?
Unknown mass is placed on the left pan and some suitable standard masses are placed
on the right pan that causes the pointer to remain at zero on raising the beam.
Q 33. What is range of Electronic Balance?
Electric balance come in various ranges:
milligram ranges, gram ranges and kilogram ranges.
Q 34. How can we measure mass of an object by using electronic balance?
Before measuring the mass of a body, it is switched ON and its reading is set to zero.
Next place the object to be weighed. The reading on the balance gives us the mass of
the body placed over it.
Q 35. What is the use of stopwatch?
A stopwatch is used to measure the time interval of an event.
Q 36. What is mechanical stopwatch?
A mechanical stopwatch can measure a time interval up to a minimum 0.1 second.
Q 37. What is a digital stopwatch?
Digital stopwatches commonly used in laboratory can measure a time interval as small
as 1/100 second or 0.01 second.
Q 38. What is measuring cylinder?
A measuring cylinder is a glass or transparent plastic cylinder. It has a scale along its
length that indicates the volume in milliliter (ml)
Q 39. What is the use of measuring cylinder?
Q 40. Name any four safety equipment’s that a school laboratory must have?
1) First aid box 2) Fire alarm
3) Fire extinguisher 4) Sand and water buckets
Q 41. What are the precautionary measures should be taken while measuring the
volume by using measuring cylinder?
While using a measuring cylinder, it must by kept vertical on a plane surface. The
correct method to note the level of a liquid in the cylinder is to keep the eye at the
same level as the meniscus of the liquid.
Q 42. What are significant figures?
All accurately known digits and the first doubtful digit in an expression are called
significant figures. It reflects the precision of measured value of a physical quantity.
Branches of Physics
Mechanics:
It is the study of motion of objects, its causes and effects.
Heat:
It deals with the nature of heat, modes of transfer and effects of heat.
Sound:
It deals with the physical aspects of sound waves, their production, properties and
applications.
Light (Optics):
It is the study of physical aspects of light, its properties, working and use of optical
instruments.
Electricity and Magnetism:
It is the study of the charges at rest and in motion, their effects and their relationship with
magnetism.
Atomic Physics:
It is the study of the structure and properties of atoms.
Nuclear Physics:
It deals with the properties and behavior of nuclei and the particles within the nuclei.
Plasma Physics:
It is the study of production, properties of the ionic state of matter- the fourth state of matter.
Geophysics:
It is the study of the internal structure of the Earth.
Hence, 5.2 µg
Q 1.2. How do the prefixes micro neno and pico relate to each other?
Micro to Neno:
-6
1µ=10
Multiplying by 10-3 and 103
1µ=10-6 x 10-3 x 103
1µ=103 x 10-9 As: 10-9=n
1µ=103n
Micro to pico:
3
1µ=10 n
1µ=103 x 10-9 As: 10-9=n
Multiplying by 10-3 and 103
1µ=103 x 10-9 x 10-3 x 103
1µ=106 x 10-12 As: 10-12=p
1µ=106p
Neno to Pico
-9
1n=10
Multiplying by 10-3 and 103
1n=10-9 x 10-3 x 103
1n=103 x 10-12 As: 10-12=p
1n=103p
Q 1.3. Your hair grows at the rate of 1mm per day. Find their growth rate in nms –1 ?
Given Data:
Growth rate = 1mm/day
Growth rate = ?(in nm/sec)
Solution:
Growth =
But putting the value of “milli” =
Answer:
(a) 1168 × 10–27
We can write it as
1.68 × 103 × 10–27
Now by solving it
1.68 × 103 – 27
1.68 × 10–24
(b) 32 × 105
We can write it as
3.2 × 101 ×105
3.2 × 101 + 5
Now by solving it
3.2 ×106
(b) 380,000 km
Result: The standard form of 380,000km is 3.8 × 105km.
1 × 24 × 60 × 60 sec
By solving the above = 86400 Sec
Result:
The standard form of 86400 sec is 8.64 × 104 Sec.
Q 1.6. On closing the jaws of a vernier calipers, zero of the vernier scale is on the right to
its main scale such that 4th division of its vernier scale coincides with one of the
main scale division. Find its zero error and zero correction.
Given Data:
n=4
L.c. = 0.01 cm
Main scale Reading = 0.00cm
Zero error = ?
Zero correction = ?
Formula:
Z.E. = (Main Scale reading + Vernier Scale Reading)
Solution:
Main scale reading = 000cm
Vernier scale reading = (L.C × n)
= (0.01 × 4)
= 0.04 cm
As, the zero of the Vernier scale is on the right side of the main scale zero
So error is positive
Zero Error = + (main scale reading + Vernier scale reading)
= + (0.00 + 0.4)
Zero Error = + 0.04 cm
Note:
If error is positive then the correction applied will be negative and vice versa.
Result:
Zero Error = +0.04 m Zero correction = - 0.04cm
Q 1.7. A screw gauge has 50 divisions on its circular scale. The pitch of the screw gauge is
0.5mm. What is its least count?
Given Data:
Total number of division on circular scale = 50 div
Pitch of screw = 0.5mm
Least count of screw = ?
Formula:
Least count =
Solution:
As we know that:
Least count =
Result:
The least count of screw gauge is 0.01mm.
Q 1.8. Which of the following quantities have three significant?
(a) 3.0066m (b) 0.00309kg (c) 5.05 × 10–27 kg
Answer:
(a) There are “five” significant figures in this measurement.
(b) There are “Three” Significant figures in this measurement.
(c) There are “Three” Significant figures in this measurement.
(d) There are “Four” Significant figures in this measurement.
Result:
In (b) and (c) there are Three Significant figures.
Q 1.9. What are the significant figures in the following measurement?
(a) 1.009m (b) 0.00450kg (c) 1.66 × 10–27 kg (d) 2001sec
Answer:
(a) 1.009 m
1. As non-zero digits are always significant so, “1” and “9” are significant.
2. Zeros between two significant figures are also significant.
Result:
The Total numbers of significant figures in its measurement are “Four”
(b) 0.00450kg
1. As non-zero digits are always significant so, “4” and “5” are significant.
2. Zero written on the left side are not significant so the three zeros present on
left are non-significant.
Result:
The Total number of significant figures in this measurement are “Three”.
(c) 1.66 × 10–27 kg
1. As non-zero digits are always significant so, “1” and “6” are significant.
2. The digits in power of ten are not considered as significant. So “10–27 is non-
signification in this case.
Result:
The Total number of significant figures in this measurement are “Three”.
(d) 301.0sec
1. As non-zero digits are always significant so, “2” and “1” are significant.
2. Zeros between the two signification figures are also signified so,
Zeros between “2” and “1” are significant.
Result:
The Total number of significant figures in this measurement are “Four”.
Q 1.10. A chocolate wrapper is 6.7cm long and 5.4cm wide. Calculate is area upto
reasonable number of significant figures?
Given Data:
Length = L = 6.7cm
Width = W = 5.4cm
Area = A = ?
Formula:
Area (A) = Length (L) × width (W)
Solution:
As we know that:
A=L×W
Putting the values in above formula
A = 6.7 × 5.4
A = 36.18cm2
Note:
As, There are only two significant figures in the measurement of length and width so, in
the answer of area the reasonable significant figures will be two. By rounding off
A = 36 cm2
Result:
Area up to reasonable significant figures is 36cm2.
Chapter No. 2
Kinematics
Q1: Tick the correct options.
1. A type of motion in which a body moves about its own axis is called:
(a) Vibratory motion (b) Rotatory motion
(c) Circular motion (d) Random motion
2. See – Saw game is example of_______ motion:
(a) Rotatory (b) Circular (c) Random (d) Vibratory
3. Brownian motion is:
(a) Linear motion (b) Circular motion
(c) Vibratory motion (d) Random
4. The motion of steering wheel is:
(a) Random (b) Rotatory (c) Linear (d) Vibratory
5. To and fro motion of a body about its mean position is known as:
(a) Translator motion (b) Vibratory motion
(c) Circular motion (d) Random motion
6. The motion of the pendulum of a clock is:
(a) Rotatory (b) Random (c) Linear (d) Vibratory
7. The flight of butterfly is called:
(a) Rotatory motion (b) Random motion
(c) Linear motion (d) Vibratory motion
8. The to and fro motion of a body about its mean position is called:
(a) Rotatory motion (b) Rotatory motion
(c) Circular motion (d) Vibratory
9. A motion in which a body moves to and for about:
(a) Linear motion (b) Vibratory motion
(c) Circular motion (d) Vibratory motion
10. Which quantity is scalar:
40. If an object is moving with constant speed then its distance time graph will
be a straight line:
(a) Along time axis (b) Parallel to time axis
(c) Along distance axis (d) Inclined to time axis
41. A straight line parallel to time axis on a distance time graph tells then:
(a) Moving constant speed (b) at rest
(c) Moving with variable speed (d) in motion
42. The speed time graph of a car is shown in the figure, which of the following
statement is true?
(a) Car has an acceleration of 1.5 ms-2 (b) cars has constant speed of 7.5 ms-1
(c) Distance travelled by the is 75 m (d) average speed of the car is 15ms-1
43. By dividing displacement of a moving body with me time, obtain:
(a) Speed (b) acceleration
(c) Velocity (d) deceleration
44. A ball is thrown vertically upward. Its velocity at the highest point is:
(a) – 10ms-1 (b) Zero
-2
(c) 10ms (d) None of these
45. A change in position is called:
(a) Speed (b) velocity
(c) Displacement (d) distance
46. A train is moving at a speed of 36 kmh-1. Its speed expressed in ms-1 is::
(a) 10ms-1 (b) 20ms-1
(c) 25ms-1 (d) 30ms-1
47. A car starts from rest. Its acquires a speed of 25ms-1 after 20s. the distance
Moved by the car during this time is:
61. A vector can be represented by a line segment with a n arrow head. This line
Is called:
(a) Vector line (b) Nominated line of vector
(c) Representative line of vector (d) Resultant vector
62. A body has position P (3,4). The displacement of the body is:
(a) 3 unit (b) 4 unit
(c) 5 unit (d) 7 Unit
63. The slop of distance time graph gives.
(a) Speed of moving Body (b)Distance covered by moving body
(c) Acceleration of moving body (d) Deceleration of moving body
64. The graph of uniform velocity is:
(a) Straight line (b) Parabolic
(c) Parallel to x-axis (d) Parallel to y-axis
65. Freely falling bodies move under the action of:
(a) Force (b) Gravity
(c) Velocity (d) Mass
66. In SI units, the value of ‘g’ is:
(a) 19.6 ms-2 (b) 9.8 ms-2
(c) 4.9 ms-2 (d) 12.5 ms-2
67. If a body is falling under the gravity then its initial velocity will be:
(a) Positive (b) Increasing
(c) Negative (d) Zero
68. If a body is thrown upward, then its gravitational acceleration will be:
(a) Positive (b) Increasing
(iv)
Sr. # Speed Velocity
1. The distance covered by an object The rate of change of displacement
in unit time is called its speed. of a body is called its velocity.
2. It is a scalar quantity. It is a vector quantity.
3. S d
Its formula is V Its formula is V
t t
4. Example: Example:
A man covers 20m in 5 Sec. Its A man covers 20m distance in 5
speed is 4ms–1. sec towards north. Its velocity is
4ms–1 towards north.
(v)
Sr. # Linear Motion Random Motion
1. Straight line motion of a body is The disordered or the irregular
known as linear motion. motion of an object is called
random motion.
2. Example: Example:
Motion of an aero plane in Motion of gas molecules.
straight line. Brownian motion of liquid
molecules.
(vi)
Sr. # Scalars Vectors
1. Those physical quantities which Those physical qunatities which
can be completely described by can described compelety by its
their magnitude and units are magnitude, units and direction are
scalars. called vector.
2. Scalars are represented by simple Vectors are represented aby bold
letters i.e. P.S.V. etc. letter i.e. F,Vetc and also
graphically.
3. Scalar are added or subtracted Vector are added or subtracted by
algebraically. head to tail rule.
4. Example: Example:
Length, mass, time, work etc. Displacement, force, velocity etc.
Q 2. Why vector quantities cannot be added and subtracted like scalar quantities?
Ans: Vector quantities are those physical quantities which are completely described by their
magnitude as well as direction. So vectors cannot be added and subtracted like scalars
because while adding or subtracting vectors we have to draw them in particular
directions as well and then we find their resultant vector that has combined effect of
given vectors and has some direction.
F1
Certainly two situations differ from each other. They differ due to the direction of the forces
acting on the table. Thus the description of a force would be incomplete if direction is not
given.
In above examples displacement and force are vector quantities that can not only describe by
their magnitude but direction is also needed.
Q 4. How do riders in a Ferris wheel possess translatory motion but not rotatory
motion?
Ans: Riders in a Ferris wheel are in a circular motion without rotation, they are not spinning
about their axis that’s why they possess translatory motion but not rotatory motion
Q 5. Derive equations of motion for uniformly accelerated rectilinear motion?
Equation of Motion:
There are three equations of motion.
1st equation of motion:
V f Vi at
These equations relate initial velocity “Vi”, find velocity “Vf”, acceleration,
time and distance covered by moving body.
First equations of motion:
Explanation:
Consider a body moving with initial velocity “Vi” in a
straight line with uniform acceleration “a”. After time
“t” its velocity becomes “Vf”. The motion of the body
can be represented by velocity time graph as shown in
figure.
Slope of line AB gives the acceleration “a” of a body.
Perpendicular
Slop of line AB = a =
Base
BC
Slope of line AB = a =
AC
BD CD
Slope of line AB = a =
OD
From graph BD = Vf, CD = Vi and OD = t.
V f Vi
Putting the values in above equation a
t
Vf – Vi = at
Hence, Vf = Vi + at
Second equation of motion:
Explanation:
Consider a body moving with initial velocity “Vi”
in a straight line with uniform acceleration “a”.
After time “t” its velocity becomes “Vf”. Then
motion of the body can be represented by velocity
time graph as show in figure.
The total distance “S” covered by an object or a
body is equal to the total area graph. So,
Area under the graph = [ Area rectangle OACD] + [ Area Traingle ACB]
Area under the graph = [OA × OD] + [1/2 × AC × BC]
Area under the graph = [ OA × OD] + [1/2 × OD × BC]
From graph:
OA = Vi, OD = t and BC = at
Putting the values in above equation.
Area under the graph = [ Vi × t] [ ½ × t × at]
1
Area under = Vi t at 2
2
Note: Area under the speed time graph gives the distance covered by the body.
So,
1
Distance = Vi t at 2
2
Third equation of motion:
Explanation:
Consider a body moving with initial velocity
“Vi” in a straight line with uniform acceleration
“a”. After time “t” its velocity becomes “vf”. The
motion of a body can be represented by velocity
time graph as shown in figure. The total distance
coved by the body is equal to the total area under
the graph, so,
Area under the graph = Area under the trapezius OABD
1
Area under the graph = × [Sum of parallel sides] × [Distance between sides]
2
1
Area under the graph = × [ OA + BD] × [OD]
2
Note: Area under the velocity time graph is equal to the distance covered by the body.
So,
1
Distance = × [OA + BD] × [OD]
2
BC
Multiplying both side with
OD
SHORT QUESTIONS
1. Define kinematics.
Kinematics:
Kinematics is the study of motion of an object without discussing the causes of
motion.
OR
Kinematics is the study of motion of bodies without reference of mass and force.
2. Prove that “every thing in state of rest and motion is relative”.
The state of rest or motion of a boy is relative. For example, a passenger sitting in a
moving bus is at rest because he / she is not changing his / her position with respect to
other passengers or objects in the bus but with respect to on observer outside the bus,
the passengers and the objects inside the bus are in motion.
3. What is meant by surrounding? Give example.
Surrounding:
Surrounding are the places in object’s neighborhood where various objects are
present.
Example:
The trees along the roads when you are sitting in a moving bus.
4. Differentiate between uniform velocity and variable velocity.
Sr. Uniform Velocity Variable Velocity
1. A body has uniform velocity if it A body has variable velocity if it
covers equal displacement in equal covers unequal displacement in
intervals of time however short the equal intervals of time however
interval may be. short the interval may be.
2. A body moving with uniform A body moving with variable
velocity has zero acceleration. velocity has non-zero acceleration.
3. Example: A paratrooper coming Example: A car moving in a
to ground. circular track.
Ans: The disordered or irregular motion of an object is called random motion. eg The
Brownian motion of a gas or Liquid molecules.
13. What is Brownian motion?
Ans: Random motion of gas molecules along a zig-zag path is called Brownian motion.
Brownian motion
A V
H
Position of the School ‘S’ from the home ‘H’
18. How LIDAR gun can calculate the vehicle’s speed?
Ans: LIDAR gun is light detection and ranging speed gun. It uses the time taken by laser
pulse to make a series of measurements of a vehicle’s distance from the gun. The data
is then used to calculate the vehicle’s speed.
19. Draw the distance- time graph showing the constant speed.
y-axis
30
d (m)
20
10
x-axis
0 5 10 15 20
t (s)
20. Draw the distance-time graph to show that object is at rest.
d (m)
20
10
5 10 15
t (s)
21. Draw the distance time graph showing variable speed.
40
30
20
d (m)
10
5 10 15 20
t(s)
4
2
23. Draw a graph to show that object is moving with uniformly changing speed.
4
-1
V (ms )
2
5 10 15 20
t (s)
Chapter No. 2
Kinematics
Problems
Q 2.1 A train with a uniform velocity of 36Kmh-1 for 10 Sec. find the distance?
Given Data:
V = 36 Kmh-1
= 3600
= 10ms –1
t = 10S
To find:
S=?
Formula using:
S=V×t
Putting the values in solution:
As we know that:
S=V×t
S = 10 × 10
S = 100m
Result:
The required distance of the train is 100m.
Q 2.2 A train starts from rest. It moves through 1 Km in 100S with uniform acceleration.
What will be its speed at end of 100S?
Given Data:
Vi = 0ms-1
S = 1 km
S = 1000 m
t = 100S
a=?
vf = ?
To find:
a=?
vf = ?
Formula using:
vf = vi + at
a = 0.2 ms-2
As we know that:
vf = vi + at
Putting the values
vf = 0 + (0.2) (100)
vf = 20ms –1
Result:
The required speed of the train at the end 20ms –1
Q.2.3: A car has a velocity of 10ms–1. It accelerated at 0.2 ms–2 for half minute. Find the
distance traveled this time and the final velocity of car?
Given Data:
Vi = 10ms-1
a = 0.2ms–2
t = 0.5 min
= 0.5 × 60 sec
= 30 sec
To find:
S=?
Vf = ?
Formula using:
vf = vi + at
S = 390 m.
Result:
The required distance by the car is 390m and the required final velocity of the
car is 16ms–2 .
Q.2.4: A tennis ball is hit vertically upward with a velocity of 30ms –1. It takes 3S to reach
the height point. Calculate the maximum height reached by the ball. How long it
will take to return ground?
Given Data:
Vi = 30ms-2
t = 3S
g = -10 ms–2
To find it:
S=?
Formula using:
S = 90 – 45
S = 45m
For finding ‘t’
Given Data:
t1 = 30Sec
S = 45m
vi = 30ms–1
vf = 0ms–1
To find:
Time to come back t2 = ?
Formula using:
vf = vi + gt2
Total time = [Time to reach the highest point] + [ time to come back]
Putting the values in solution:
As we know that:
vf = vi + gt2
0 = (30) + ( -10)t2
0 = 30 – 10t2
30 = 10t2
t = 3S
As we know that:
Total time = [Time to reach the highest point] + [ time to come back]
Putting the values in above equation:
Total time = 3 + 3
= 6 Sec.
Result
The required highest reached by the ball is 45m and the time taken by the ball to
return to ground 6S.
Q.2.5: A car moves with uniform velocity of 40ms–1 for 5 seconds. It comes to rest in the
next 10S with uniform deceleration find.
Given Data:
Vi = 40ms-1
t = 10S
g = 10 ms–1
To find:
a=?
Formula using:
a = -4ms–2 Ans.
Total Distance travelled by the car:
Given Data:
vi = 40ms-1
vf = 0ms–1
t1 = 5S
t2 = 10S
To find:
S=?
Formula using:
a = -4ms–2
(ii) Total distance travelled by the car:
Given Data:
Vi = 40ms-1
t = 10S
g = 0 ms–1
To find it:
a=?
Formula using:
a = -4ms–2
Total Distance travelled by the car:
Given Data:
vi = 40ms-1
vf= 0ms–1
t1 = 5S
t2 = 10S
To find:
S=?
Formula using:
S1 = 10 × 5
S1 = 200m
Similarly:
S2 = Vav × t
S2 = 20 × 10
S2 = 200m
Now
Total distance = S1 + S2
= 200 + 200
= 400m
Result:
The required total distance traveled by the car is 400m.
Q.2.6: Driven a train from Rest with an acceleration of 0.5 ms –2. Find its speed in Kmh–1.
When it has moved through 100m. When it has moved trough 100m
Given Data:
vi = 0
a= 0.5ms–2
S = 100m
To find:
vf = ?
Formula using:
2aS = vf2 – vi2
Putting the values in solution:
As we know that:
2aS = vf2 – vi2
Putting the above equation:
(2) (0.5)(100) = vf2– (0)2
(1)(100) = vf2– 0
100 = vf2
Taking square root on both sides:
10 = vf
vf = 10ms–1
Vf=
vf = 36 kmh–1
vf = 36 kmh–1
1. Result:
The fine velocity in kilometer per hour 36Kmh–1.
Q.2.7: A train starting from Rest, accelerates uniformly and attains velocity of 48Kmh –1
in 2 mins. It travels at this speed for 5mins. Finally, it moves with uniform
retardation and it stopped after 3 mins. Find the total distance traveled by the
train.
Part (A)
Given Data:
vi = 0
vf = 48Kmh–1
=
Vf = 13.33 ms–1
t = 2 mins.
= 2 × 60
= 120sec.
To find:
S1 = ?
Formula using:
S = Vav × t
Putting the values in solution:
As we know that:
S = Vav × t
S1 = 0 + 13.33 ×120
S1 = (13.33)(66)
S1 = 799.8m
Part (B)
Given Data:
vi = 13.33ms–1
vf= 13.33ms–1
t = 5 mins.= 5 × 60
= 300S.
To find:
S2 = ?
Formula using:
S = Vav × t
Putting the values in solution:
As we know that:
S2 = Vav × t
S2 = (266.66)(150)
S2 = 3999m Ans.
Part (C):
Given Data:
vi = 13.33ms–1
vf= 13.33ms–1
t = 3 mins.= 3 × 60
= 180sec.
To find:
S3 = ?
Formula using:
S = Vav × t
Putting the values in solution:
As we know that:
S3 = Vav × t
S3 = 13.33 × 90
S3 = 1199.7m Ans.
Hence:
Total distance = S1 + S2 + S3
= 799.8 + 3999 + 1199.7
= 5998.5m
= 6000m.
Result:
Total distance travelled by the train is 6000m.
Q.2.8: A cricked ball is hit vertically upward and return to ground 6S later. Calculate.
(i) INITIAL VELOCITY OF THE BALL
Given Data:
vf= 0ms–1
t = 3S
g = -10 ms–2
To find:
vf = ?
Formula using:
vf = vi + gt
Putting the values in solution:
As we know that:
vf = v= + gt
Putting the values above equation:
0 = vi + (-10) (3)
0 = vi – 30
vi = 30ms–1
Result:
The required initial velocity of the ball is 30ms–1 .
(ii) MAXIMUM HEIGHT REACHED BY THE BALL:
Given Data:
vi = 30 ms–1
t = 3S
g = -10 ms–2
vf = 0ms–1
To find it:
h =?
Formula using:
=
= 26.6ms–1
vf = 48Kmh–1
To find:
S2 = ?
Formula using:
2aS1 = vf2 – vi2
Putting the values in solution:
As we know that:
2aS1 = vf2 – vi2
2(a)(800) = (13033)2 – (2606)2
(1600)(a) = 177.69 – 707.56
(1600)(a) = -529.8
a = -0.333ms–2
As to find “S2” put values in equation:
2aS2 = vf2 – vi2
2(-0.333)S2 = 02 – (13.33)2
-0.666S2= -177.6
S2 = 266.66m .
Result:
The required distance the train move will before coming to rest is 266.66m.
Q.2.10: In above, find the time taken by the train to stop after application of brakes.
Given Data:
vi = 26.66 ms–1
vf = 0ms–1
S = 800 + 266 .78
S = 1066.78m
a = 0.33ms–2
To find:
t =?
Formula using:
vf = vi + at
Putting the values in solution:
As we know that:
vf = vi + at
0 = (26.66) + (-0.333)(t)
0 = (26.66) – (0.333) (t)
-26.66 = - (0.333) (t)
t = 80sec
Result:
The total time taken by the train to stop after application of breaks 80S.
Chapter No. 3
Dynamics
Tick the correct options.
1. Inertia depends on:
(a) Force (b) Net force (c) Mass (d) Velocity
2. I N equal to:
(a) Kgms-1 (b) Kgms-2 (c) Kgm-2 S (d) Kgm-1s-1
3. Equation of momentum is:
(a) (b) (c) ( ) (d)
4. Unit of Momentum is:
(a) Kgms-1 (b) Kgms-2 (c) Kg-1m (d) Kgm2s-1
5. Rate of change of momentum is equal to:
(a) Torque (b) Force (c) Mass (d) Distance
6. Which of the following is the unit of momentum?
(a) Ns-1 (b) Kgms-2 (c) Ns (d) Nm
7. Product of mass velocity of a body is called?
(a) Torque (b) Force (c) Work (d) Momentum
8. A string is stretched by two equal and opposite force 10N each. The
tension in the string is:
(a) 10N (b) 5 N (c) Zero (d) 20 N
9. In system international unit of momentum is:
(a) Kgm-1s-1 (b) Kgms-2 (c) Ns-1 (d) Ns
10. The unit of momentum is:
(a) Nm (b) Kgms-2 (c) Ns-1 (d) Ns
11. The unit of weight in system International is:
(a) Dyne (b) Kg (c) Pound (d) Newton
12. Complete equation: :
(a) F (b) S (c) T (d) m
13. The weight of a body is 147 N. its mass will be when g = 10ms-2.
(a) 1.47 kg (b) 14.7 kg (c) 0.147 kg (d) 147 kg
-2
14. A force produces an acceleration of 10ms in a body of mass 5kg.
The value of force is.
(a) 2 N (b) 20 N (c) 30 N (d) 50 N
15. Two bodies of masses m1, and m2 to the ends of an inextensible string
passing over a frictionless pulley such that both move vertically. The
acceleration of the bodies is.
(a) ( ) (b) ( )
(c) ( ) (d) ( )
16. One Newton (N) is equal to:
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
17. When a horse pulls a cart, the action is on the;
(a) Cart (b) Horse (c) Earth (d) Earth and cart
18. Newton’s first law of motion is valid only if the ……….. is zero:
(a) Force (b) Net Force (c) Friction (d) Momentum
19. Which of the following relation is corrects?
(a) F = m – a (b) F = ma (c) F = m/a (d) F = a/m
20. A string is stretched by two equal and opposite force 10N each. The tension
in the string is:
(a) 0N (b) 5 N (c) 10 N (d) 20 N
21. Coefficient of friction between the tyre and wet road is:
(a) 0.2 (b) 0.6 (c) 0.8 (d) 1
22. Coefficient of function is equal to:
(a) 0.9 (b) 1.0 (c) 0.8 (d) 0.2
23. Coefficient of function is equal to:
(a) (b) F,R (c) (d) F + R
24. Inertia depends on:
(a) Force (b) Net Force (c) Mass (d) Velocity
25. The value of Co-efficient of friction between iron and iron and steel is:
(a) (b) 0.09 (c) (d) 0.8
26. Coefficient of function between iron and iron material is
(a) (b) 0.62 (c) (d) 1.0
27. Coefficient of friction ( ) between tyre and dry road is:
(a) 0.2 (b) 0.05 (c) 1 (d) 0.6
28. Which of the following material lowers friction when pushed between
metal plates:
(a) Water (b) Fine marble powder
(c) Air (d) Oil
29. The maximum value of friction is called:
(a) Cold welds (b) Normal reaction
(c) Limiting friction (d) Kinetic friction
30. The value of co-efficient of friction between ice and wood is:
(a) 1.0 (b) 0.2 (c) 0.05 (d) 0.29
31. Centripetal force is directly proportional to ___________:
(a) m2 (b) v2 (c) v (d) r
32. Centripetal force always act _____ to the motion of body:
(a) Opposite (b) parallel
(c) Perpendicular (d) at angle of 45º
33. The force required to move the car in a curved path is:
(a) Centrifugal (b) Tension (c) Gravitational (d) Centripetal
34. The centripetal acceleration is inversely proportional to:
(a) mass (b) velocity (c) radius (d) mass and radius
35. Formula to determine centripetal force:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
36. Formula to find the centripetal acceleration:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
37. Newton related inertia of the body with its:
(a) Weight (b) mass
(c) density (d) force
38. Momentum is defined as the product of:
(a) mass and acceleration (b) force and acceleration
(c) mass and velocity (d) force and velocity
39. A ball of mass 1 kg moving with velocity 2 ms-1. Its momentum will be:
(a) 1 Ns (b) 2 Ns
(c) 0.5 Ns (d) 4 Ns
(c) (d)
SHORT QUESTIONS
Q 1. Differentiate between kinematics and dynamics.
Sr. Kinematics Dynamics
1. Kinematics is the study of motion of The branch of mechanics that deals
an object without discussing the with the study of motion of an object
causes of motion. and in which we study the cause of
its motion is called dynamics.
2. In kinematics motion of body is In dynamics motion of body is
studies without the reference of mass studied with the reference of mass
the force. and force.
Q 2. State third law and give examples.
Statement:
To every action there is always an equal but opposite reaction.
Formula:
F12 = – F12
Example:
A book laying on a table:
The weight of the book is acting on the table in the downward direction. This is the
action. The reaction of the table acts on the book in the upward direction.
A rocket:
A rocket moves on the same principal. When its fuel burns, hot gases escape out from
its tail with a very high speed. The reaction of these gases on the rocket causes it to
move opposite to the gases rushing out of its tail.
Q 3. What is an Atwood’s machine?
Atwood Machine:
An Atwood machine is an arrangement of two objects of equal masses attached the
ends of a string and the string passes over a frictionless pulley. This is used to find the
acceleration due to gravity.
Formula:
m1 m2
g
m1 m2
Q 4. What do you know about fragile objects?
Fragile Objects:
Fragile objects such as glass waves etc. are packed with suitable materials such as
Styrofoam rings, balls, polythene sheets with air sacks etc.
Working:
Air enclosed in the cavity of these materials makes them flexible and soft. During any
mishap, the increase the impact time on fragile objects. An increase in impact time
lowers the rate of change of momentum and hence lessens the impact of force. This
lowers the possible damage due to an accident.
Q 5. On what principal rockets and jets engines work? Explain.
Rockets and Jet Engines:
Rockets and Jet Engines also work on the same principle. In these machines, hot gases
produced by burning of fuel such out with large momentum. The machines gain an
equal and opposite momentum. This enables them to move with very high velocities.
Q 6. What are cold welds?
Cold Welds:
The contact points between the surfaces are called
cold welds.
Explanation:
A magnified view of two smooth surfaces in contact
shows the gaps and contacts between them. The contact points between the two
surfaces from a sort of cold welds. These cold welds resist the surfaces from sliding
over each other.
Q 7. Define co-efficient of friction. Write its formula and units.
Co-efficient of Friction:
The ratio between the force of limiting friction Fs and normal reaction R is constant.
This constant is called coefficient of friction.
Formula:
FS
S
R
Units:
Because it is the ration of two forces so it has “no unit”
Q 8. Write any four advantages of friction.
Advantages of Friction:
Some of the advantages of friction are:
It cannot be written if there would be no friction between paper and pencil.
Friction enables us to walk on ground. We cannot run on a slippery ground because it
offers very little friction.
Birds could not fly, if these are no air resistance. The reaction of pushed air enables
the birds to fly.
Friction is highly desirable when climbing up a hill.
Q 9. Give some disadvantages of friction.
Disadvantages of friction:
Some of the disadvantages of friction are:
Friction is undesirable when moving with high speeds because opposes the motion
and thus limits the speed of moving objects.
Most of our useful energy is lost as heat and sound due to the friction between various
moving parts of machine.
In machines, friction causes wear and tear on their moving parts.
Q 10. Define circular motion. Give examples.
Circular Motion:
The motion of an object in a circular path is known as circular motion.
Examples:
Motion of the earth around the sun.
Motion of a car in a circular path.
Q 11. On what factors friction depends?
Frictional force depends upon the following factors:
Nature of surfaces in contact each other.
Normal force or pressing force.
Q 12. What it centripetal acceleration? Writ is formula.
Centripetal Acceleration:
The acceleration is produced by the centripetal force is called as centripetal
acceleration.
Formula:
V2
ac
r
Direction:
It is always directed towards the Centre of the circle.
Q 13. What is the different between: (i) Mas and weight, (ii) Action and Reaction,
(iii)Sliding friction and rolling friction?
(i)
Sr. Mass Weight
1. Mass of body is the quantity of matter Weight of a body is equal to the force
that it possesses. with which earth attracts the body
towards its center.
2. Mass is scalar quantity. Weight is a vector quantity.
3. Mass is measured by physical balance. Weight is measured by spring
balance.
4. Mass of body remains uniform Weight of body varies depending
everywhere. upon the value of “g”.
5. Its formula is m = f/a Its formula is w = mg.
6. Its SI units are kilogram. Its SI units are Newton.
(ii)
Sr. Action Reaction
1. A force that is exerted by 1 body A force that is exerted by 2nd body on the
st
(iii)
Sr. Sliding Friction Rolling Friction
1. A force between the sliding objects The force of friction between a rolling
which opposes the relative motion body and the surfaces over which it rolls
between then is called sliding is called rolling friction.
friction.
2. Contact area is large in it. Contact area is less in it.
3. Sliding friction is more than rolling Rolling friction is less than sliding
friction. friction.
Q 32. A horse pushes the cart. If the action and reaction are equal and opposite, then
how does the cart move?
A horse pushes the cart because action and reaction forces act on the two different
bodies.
LONG QUESTIONS
Q 1. State and explain second law of motion.
Newton’s second law of motion
Statement:
When a net force acts on a body, it produces acceleration in the body in the
direction of net force. The magnitude of this acceleration is directly proportional to the
net force acting on the body and inversely proportion to its mass.
Formula:
F = ma
Proof:
If a force produces an acceleration ‘a’ in a body of mas ‘m’ then we can state
mathematically that
a F ……… (i)
and
1
a ………. (ii)
m
Combing both equation 1 and 2.
F
Or a
m
Or F ma
Replacing sign of proportionality
F = Constant × ma
F = Kma
In SI Units, the value of k comes out to be 1.
Hence,
F = ma
This is the mathematically form of Newton’s Second law of motion.
One Newton:
The SI unit of force is newton (N).
Definition:
One newton (1N) is the force that produces an acceleration of 1ms–2 in a body of mass
1 kg.
Mathematically:
1N = 1kg × 1ms–1
Or 1N = 1kgms–2
Q 2. Calculate the tension in the string and acceleration produces in the moving
bodies when two bodies connected by the string that passes over the frictionless
pulley?
Consider two bodies A and B of masses m1 and m2 respectively. Let m1 is greater
than m2. The bodies are attached to the opposite ends of an inextensible string. The
string passes over a frictionless pulley as show it figure.
The body “A” being heavier must be moving downward with some acceleration. Let
this acceleration ‘a’. At the same time, the body “B” attached to the other end of the
string moves up with the some acceleration “a”.
As the pulley is frictionless, hence, tension will be the same throughout the string. Let
the tension in the string be “T”.
Net Force acting on Body “A”
As the body A is moving downward so,
Net force = larger force – smaller force
F = m1g – T
According to Second law of motion
F = ma
So,
m1a = m1g – T …………. (i)
Net force acting on body “B”
As the body is B is moving upward
So,
Net force = Large fore – smaller force
F = T – m2g
According to second law of motion
F = ma
So,
m2a = T – m2g ………….. (ii)
Calculation of Acceleration:
By adding equation (i) and (ii)
m1a + m2a = m1g – T + T – m2g
m1a + m2a = m1g – m2g
(m1 + m2) × a = (m1 – m2) × g
(m1 m2 )
a g
(m1 m2 )
Calculation of Tension
Putting the value of acceleration in equation (ii)
(m1 m2 )
m2 g T m2 g
(m1 m2 )
(m1 m2 )
m2 g T m2 g
(m1 m2 )
(m1 m2 )
T m2 g m2 g
(m1 m2 )
Taking “m2g” common
(m m2 )
T m2 g 1 1
(m1 m2 )
2m
T m2 g
m1 m2
[ ]
( )
2m1m2
T g
(m1 m2 )
Q 3. Calculate tension in the string and acceleration produced in the moving bodies
when two bodies attached to the ends of the string that passes over the frictionless
pulley such that one body moves vertically and the other moves a smooth horizontal
surface?
Consider two bodies A and B of masses m1 and m2 respectively to the ends of an
inextensible string as show in figure. Let the body a moves downward with an
acceleration a. Since the string is inextensible therefore, body B also moves over the
horizontal surface with the same acceleration a. as the pulley is frictionless, hence
tension T will be the same throughout the string.
Net force acting on body “A”
As the body A is moving downward So,
Net force = large force – small force
F = m 1g – T
According to second law of motion
F = ma
So,
m1a = m1g – T ……….. (i)
Net force acting of “B”
The force acting on body “B” is:
(i) Weight m2g of the body to acting downward.
(ii) Reaction R of the horizontal surface action of body “B” in the upward
direction.
(iii) Tension “T” in the string pulling the body “B” horizontal over the smooth
surface.
As body B has no vertical motion, hence resultant of vertical forces (m2g and R) must
be Zero.
As the body “B” is moving upward so,
Net force = T
F=T
According to motion:
F = ma
So,
m2a = T ………(ii)
Calculation of Acceleration
Putting the value of acceleration in equation (2)
( )
( )
Calculation of Tension
Putting the value of acceleration
( )
Q 4. How can you relate a force with change of momentum of a body?
Relation between force and momentum
When a force acts on a body, it produces acceleration in the body and will be equal to
the rate of change of momentum of the body.
Derivation
Suppose a force “F” increases the velocity of a body of mass “m” form “vi” to “vs”
during the time “t”.
Then, change in momentum = Final momentum – Initial momentum
Pf – Pi = mvf – mvi
Thus the rate of change in momentum is given by
Pf Pi mvf mvi
t t
Pf Pi mvf mvi
t t
Pf Pi vf vi
m
t t
As,
vf vi
a
t
So,
Pf Pi
ma
t
According to Newton’s second law of motion.
F = ma
So,
Pf Pi
F
t
P
F
t
Rate of change in momentum = Applied force
Q 5. State and explain the law of conservation of linear momentum.
Statement
The momentum of an isolated system of two or more than two interacting bodies
remains same.
Mathematical Expression
m1u1 + m2u2= m1v1 + m2v2
Isolated system:
An isolated system is a group of interacting bodies on which no external force is
acting.
Derivation
Consider an isolated system of two spheres masses m1 and m2 as shown in
figure.
They are moving in a straight line with initial velocities u1and u2respectively,
such that u1is greater than u2. Sphere of mass m1 approaches the sphere of mass
m2 as they more. After sometime mass m1 hits m2 with some force.
According to Newton’s third law of motion m1 exerts an equal and opposite
reaction force on m1. Let their velocities become v1 and v2 respectively after
collision.
Total Momentum before collision:
Momentum of mass m1 = m1u1
Also;
Momentum of mass m2 = m2u2
Total momentum of system before collision = m1v1 + m2v2
The fore of friction that operates during the movement is called kinetic friction. It is
denoted by Fk.
Sliding Friction:
This is the friction produced by sliding the surfaces of one object on the other is called
rolling friction.
Derivation
Limiting friction increases with the increase in normal force. So,
FS R
FS = Constant × R
FS = µR
Where µ is called as co-efficient of friction.
Coefficient of Friction
The ration between the force of limiting friction FS and normal reaction R is constant.
This constant is called coefficient of friction.
Formula:
FS
S
R
Units
Because it is the ratio of two forces so it has “No unit”
Q 7. Define the terms centripetal force and centripetal acceleration. Also derive their
expression.
Centripetal Force
Definition:
The force which keeps the body to move in a circular path is called the centripetal.
Formula:
mv 2
FC
r
Direction
It is always directed toward the centre of the circle:
Explanation:
Consider a body tied at the end of a string
moving with uniform speed In a circular
path. A body has the tendency to move in a
straight line due to inertia. The string to
which the body is tied keeps it to move in a
circle by pulling the body towards the centre of the circle. The string pulls the body
perpendicular to its motion as show in figure. This pulling force continuously changes
the direction of motion and remains towards the centre of the circle. This centre
seeking force is called centripetal force. It keeps the body to move in a circle
centripetal force always acts perpendicular to the motion of the body.
Derivation:
Let a body of mass “m” moves with uniform speed “v” in a circle of radius “r” as
show in figure.
Greater the mass of object greater the centripetal force required
So,
Fc m ………… (i)
Greater the velocity of object greater the centripetal force required. So,
FC v2 ………… (ii)
Lesser the radius of circle greater then centripetal force required. So,
1
FC ……….. (iii)
r
Combining equation (i), (ii) and (iii)
mv 2
FC
r`
mv 2
FC Cons tan t
r
mv 2
FC
r
Centripetal Acceleration:
The acceleration is produced by the centripetal force called as centripetal acceleration.
Direction
It is always directed towards the centre of the circle.
Formula
According to Newton’s second law of motion.
FC = nac
Putting the value of centripetal force (FC) in above equation:
mv 2
mac
r
v2
ac
r
Q 8. Write a detailed note on applications of centripetal force.
Application of Centripetal Force
Centripetal force has vast applications but some of them are discusses below:
Banking of the roads
Washing machine dryer
Cream separator
Banking of Road:
Definition
The out edge of the curved road is elevated / raised to prevent the skidding. This is
called as banking of road.
Explanation:
Baking of road causes of component of vehicles weight to provide the necessary
centripetal force while taking a turn. Thus banking of roads prevents skidding of
vehicle and makes the driving safe.
Washing machine Dryer
Definition
The dryer of a washing machine is basket spinners. They have a perforated wall
having large numbers of fine holes in the cylindrical rotors.
Principle
It works on the principle of centrifuge.
Working
The lid of the cylindrical container is closed after putting wet cloths in it. Spinner of
washing machine is made to spin at a very high speed because when it spins at high
speed, the water from wet cloth is forced out through these holes due to lack of
centripetal force.
Cream Separator
Definition
Most modern plants use a separator to control the fat contents of various products. A
separator is a high-speed spinner.
Principle
It works on the principle centrifuge.
Working
The bowl spins at very high speed causing the heavier contents of milk to move
outward in the bowl pushing the lighter contents inward towards the spinning axis.
Cream or butter fats are lighter than other components in milk. Therefore, skimmed
milk, which is denser than cream is collected at the outer wall of the bowl. The lighter
part (cream) is pushed towards the center from where it is collected through a pipe.
Q 9. Define centrifuged force.
According to Newton third law of motion,
Every action have equal reaction but opposite in direction. Centrifugal force is the
reaction force of centripetal force.
Direction: Its always directed out wards the center of the circle.
Chapter No. 3
Dynamics
Problems
Q.3.1: A force of 20N moves a body within acceleration of 2ms-2 what is its mass?
Given Data:
Force F = 20N
Acceleration a = 2ms–1
To find:
mass = m = ?
Formula using:
F = ma
Putting the values in solution:
F = ma
20 = (m)(2)
m = 10Kg.
Result:
The required mass of body is the 10 Kg.
Q.3.2: The weight of body is 147 N. What is its mass? Take the value of g as 10m -2?
Given Data:
w = 147N
g = 10ms–2
To find:
mass = m = ?
Formula using:
w = mg
m = 14.7Kg.
Result:
The mass of body is the 14.7 Kg.
Q.3.3: How much force is needed to prevent a body 10Kg from falling?
Given Data:
Mass = m = 10Kg
a = g = 10ms–2
To find:
F= ?
Formula using:
F = mg
a = 2ms–2
Result:
Acceleration produced by the force is 2ms-2.
Q.3.5: A body has weight 20N. How much force required to move it vertically upwords
with an acceleration of 2ms–2
Given Data:
Weight = w = 20N
Acceleration = a = 2ms–2
g = 10ms-2
To find it:
F= ?
Formula using:
= 0.4ms-2
Formula using:
( )
T= 499.2 N
Result:
The required acceleration in the bodies when both the masses a moving
vertically is 0.4ms-2 and tension in the string is 499.2N.
Q.3.7: Two masses 26Kg and 24Kg are attached to the ends of a string which pass over a
friction less pulley 26Kg is lying over a smooth horizontal table 24Kg mass if moving
vertically down ward. Find the tension in the string and the acceleration in the
bodies.
Given Data:
m1 = 24Kg
m2 = 26Kg
g = 10ms-2
To find it:
a=?
T=?
Formula using:
( )
a = 4.9ms–2
Formula using:
( )
T= 125N.
Result:
Acceleration in the bodies 4.8ms–2 and the tension in the string is 125N.
Q.3.8: How much time is required to change 22Ns momentum by a force of 20N?
Given Data:
ΔP = 22Ns
F = 20N
To find it:
Time = T = ?
Formula using:
Solution:
Putting values in Formula:
t = 1.1 Sec.
Result:
The time is required to change then momentum is 1.1 Sec.
Q.3.9: How much is the force of friction between a wooden block of mass 5Kg and the horizontal
marble floor? The coefficient of friction between wood and marble is 0.6?
Given Data:
Mass of wooden = m = 5Kg
Coefficient friction = Us = 0.6
To find it:
Force = F = ?
Formula using:
Q.3.10: How much centripetal force is needed to make a body of mass 0.5Kg to move in a
Circle radius 50cm with a speed 3ms–1?
Given Data:
m = 0.5Kg
r = 50cm =
V = 3ms–1
To find it:
Fc = ?
Formula using:
Fc= 9N
Result:
The Centripetal force of the body is 9N.
Chapter No. 4
(c) (d)
6. A force of 10N makes an angle of 90º with x-axis. Its horizontal
component will be:
(a) 10 N (b) 5 N (c) Zero (d) Maximum
7. :
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
8. If 10 Newton force is making an angle 30º with x-axis, then value of
vertical component is:
(a) 56.6 N (b) 5 N (c) 8.66 N (d) 0.5 N
9. Complete equation :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
10. The value of tan 45º is:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
11.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
12.
(a) 7 N (b) 5 N (c) 12N (d) 10 N
13. Complete equation: = ____________
(a) (b) (c) (d)
º
14. Sin 45 is equal to:
(a) (b) 0.5 (c) (d)
15. The turning effect of a force is called:
(a) Momentum (b) Torque (c) Pressure (d) Work
16. In SI unit of torque is
(a) (b) (c) (d) MS
17. The perpendicular distance between the axis of rotation and the line of
action of force is called.
(a) (b) (c) (d) MS
18. Centre of gravity of sphere is at:
(a) Centre of sphere (b)
(c) Radius of sphere (d) None of these
19. The center of gravity of irregular shaped body can be found with help
of:
(a) Wedge (b) Meter rod (c) Plum line (d) Screw gauge
20. Point of intersection of medians is the center gravity of uniform:
(a) (b) Circular ring
(c) Solid cylinder (d) Triangular sheet
21. The centre of gravity of a uniform solid cylinder is at:
(a) Middle point on its axis (b) Centre of cylinder
(c) The point of intersection (d) Centre of plate
22. Racing cars are made stable by:
(a) Increasing their speed (b) Decreasing their mass
(c) Lowering their centre of gravity (d) Decreasing their width
(a) (b)
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
28. The single force that has the same effect as the combined effect
of all the force to:
(a) Opposite force (b) single force
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
31.
(a) 0.577 (b) 1.0
(c) 0.866 (d) 0.707
32. If base of a right angled triangle is 3 cm and its perpendicular is
3cm. then, its hypogenous will be:
(a) 2cm (b) 4cm
(c) 6 cm (d) 5 cm
33. The angle between rectangular components of vector is:
(a) 0º (b) 90º
(c) 180º (d) 270º
34. If are rectangular components of a vector F, then the
magnitude of vector F is:
(a) √ (b) √
(c) √ (d)
35. If are rectangular components of a vector ‘F’ then its
direction is determined by the relations.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
36. If the applied force ‘F’ and its moment arm is ‘r’, then torques
defined as:
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
37. The force with which Earth attracts the object towards its center is
know as:
(a) force (b) weight
(c) mass (d) gravity
38. Two equal but unlike parallel forces having different line of action
produce:
(a) a torque (b) a couple
(c) equilibrium (d) neutral equilibrium
39. The number of forces that can be added by head to tail rule:
(a) 2 (b) 3
(c) 4 (d) any number
40. The number of perpendicular components of a force are:
(a)1 (b) 2
(c) 3 (d) 4
41. A force of 10N is making an angle of 30º with the horizontal. Its horizontal
component will be:
(a) 4 N (b) 5 N
(c) 7 N (d) 8.7 N
42. A couple is formed by:
(a) two force perpendicular to each other
(b) two like parallel force
(c) two equal and opposite force in the same line
(d) two equal and opposite forces not in the same line
43. A body is in equilibrium when its:
(a) Acceleration (b) speed is uniform
(c) Acceleration is zero (d) speed and acceleration are uniform
44. A body is in neutral equilibrium when its center of gravity:
(a) is at its highest position
(b) is at the lowest position
53. A man pulls a car with a force of 10 N making an angle of 30º with a-axis. The
y component of the force will be:
(a) 1.0 N (b) 0.5 N
(c) 5 N (d) 2.5 N
54. A 10 N force is acting on a body along x-axis, its vertical components will be:
(a) 0 N (b) 10 N
(c) 8.66 N (d) 5 N
55. The SI unit of toque is:
(a) Js (b) Ns
(c) Nm (d) Nm-1
56. If the applied force ‘F’ and its moment arm is ‘L’ , and then torque is defined:
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
57. Torque is a:
(a) Base quantity (b) Vector quantity
(c) Scalar quantity (d) Both A and B
58. If the rotation is produced in anti-clock wise direction then the torque is
taken as:
(a) Positive (b) Negative
(c) Zero (d) Neutral
59. Center of Gravity depends upon:
(a) Mass of body (b) Weight of body
(c) Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ (d) Shape of body
60. There are ________states of equilibrium:
(a) 1 (b) 2
(c) 3 (d) Many
61. If on disturbing a body slightly, there is no change in the height of its centre
of gravity, the body is in state of:
(a) Stable equilibrium (b) Natural equilibrium
(c) Unstable equilibrium (d) Complete equilibrium
SHORT QUESTIONS
the body remains at the same height, irrespective to its new position.
Q 5. Define stable equilibrium. Given an example.
Stable Equilibrium
A body is said to be in stable equilibrium if after a
slight title it returns to its previous position.
Example:
A book lying on a table.
“Effect on the height of C.G.”
When a body is in stable equilibrium, its centre of gravity is at the lowest position.
When it is titled, its centre of gravity rises. It returns to its table state by lowering its
centre of gravity. A body remains in stable equilibrium as long as the through the base
of the body.
Q 6. Define unstable equilibrium. Give an example.
Unstable equilibrium:
If a body does not return to its previous position when sets free
after a slightest tilt is said to be in unstable equilibrium.
Example:
A pencil balanced at its tip.
Effect on the height of C.G.
The centre of gravity of the body is at its highest position in the state of unstable
equilibrium. As the body topples over about its base (tip), its centre of gravity moves
towards its lower position and does not return to its previous position.
Q 7. Define the following.
(i) Resultant Vector
(ii) Torque
(iii) Centre of Mass
(iv) Centre of Gravity
(i) Resultant Vector
Definition
A resultant vector is a single vector that has the same effect as the combined effect of
all the vectors to be added.
Or
Representation of all the vectors into a single vector is known as Resultant vector.
(ii) Torque
Definition
The turning effect of a force is called torque or moment of a force.
Formula
Its formula is τ = F × L
Units
(i)
Sr. Like Forces Unlike Forces
1. Like parallel forces are the forces Unlike parallel forces are the forces
that are parallel to each other and that are parallel but have opposite
have the same direction. direction.
2. In the figure F1 and F2 are like In the figure F1 and F2 are unlike
parallel forces. parallel forces
(ii)
Sr. Torque Couple
1. The turning effect of a force is A couple is formed by two unlike
called torque or moment of force. parallel forces of the same magnitude
but not along the same line. (but
opposite in direction)
2. To produce a torque we need only To produce a couple we need two
one force at least. unlike parallel forces at least.
3. The SI unit of torque is “Nm”. The SI unit of couple is “Nm”
4. Turning pencil in a sharpener, Steering of wheel, double arm spanner
turning stop cock of water tap and etc. are some examples of couple.
turning doorknob etc are some of
examples of torque.
(iii)
Sr. Stable equilibrium Neutral equilibrium
1. A body is said to be in stable If a body remains in its new position
equilibrium if after a slight title it when disturbed from its previous
returns to its previous position. positon, it is said to be in state of
neutral equilibrium.
2. On tilting the C.G. of body is raised On distributing the C.G. of body
up from its original position. remains at the same height, irrespective
to its new position.
3. A book placed on the table The rolling ball is an example of
horizontally of stable equilibrium. neutral equilibrium.
Base AC
Cos =
Hypotenuse AB
Perpendicular Bc
tan =
Base Ac
Q 12. Define perpendicular components of a force.
If a force splits up in to two mutually perpendicular components then such
components are called its perpendicular Components.
Y
A
F
Fy
Fx B
Q 13. How can the magnitudes of forces Fx and Fy and F be found? Also write the
formula to find direction of F with x- axis.
Fx = F Cos
Fy = F Sin F
Fy
Fx Fy
2 2
F =
Fy
= tan 1
Fx Fx
Q 14. In a right angled triangle length of base is 4cm and its perpendicular is 3 cm.
Find
i. Length of hypotenuse
Hyp 2 Base2 perp2
hyp Base Perp
2 2
4cm2 3cm2
16cm 2 9cm 2 25cm 2 hyp 5cm
perp 3cm
ii. Sin 0.6
Hyp 5cm
Base 4cm
iii. Cos 0.8
Hyp 5cm
Perp 3cm
iv. tan 0.75
Base 4cm
F Spanner
On disturbing the object, if its centre of gravity becomes lower than the initial state,
then the object will be in the state of unstable equilibrium. However, if on disturbing the
object, the centre of gravity becomes higher than the initial state, then the body will be in the
state of stable equilibrium.
LONG QUESTIONS
Q 1. Write a detailed not on resolution of forces?
Resolution of Forces
Definition
Splitting up of a force into two mutually perpendicular components it’s called
resolution of that force.
Component
A part of vector which is effect in a particular direction is called component of vector.
Rectangular components.
Those components which are mutually perpendicular to each other are called the
rectangular components.
Explanation:
Consider a force “F” represented by line OA making an angle θ
with x – axis as shown in figure. Draw a perpendicular AB on x –
axis from A. Now according to head to tail rule OA is the resultant
of vectors represented by OB and BA.
Thus
OA = OB + AB
The component OB and BA are perpendicular to each other. They are called the
rectangular components of OA representing force F. Hence OB represents its F x and
BA represents its y- Component Fy.
Therefore;
F = Fx + F y
Horizontal component of Force (Fx)
In right angle triangle OBA
Base
Cos
Hypotenuse
OB
Cos
OA
F
Cos x
F
FCos Fx
Or
Fx = F Cosθ
Vertical Component of Force (Fr)
In right angle triangle
OBA
Perpendicular
Sin
Hypotenuse
AB
Sin
OA
Fy
Sin
F
Sin Fy
Or
Fy = FSinθ
Magnitude of Resultant Force (F)
Apply Pythagoras theorem in right angle triangle OBA
(Hypotenuse)2 = (Base)2 + (Perpendicular)2
(OA)2 = (OB)2 + (AB)2
F 2 Fx 2 FY 2
Taking square of root both sides
F 2 Fx 2 FY 2
Fx FY
2 2
F
Q 2. Explain what is meant by stable, unstable and neutral equilibrium. Give one
example in each case.
Sates of Equilibrium
There are three states of equilibrium
Stable equilibrium
Unstable equilibrium
Neutral equilibrium
A body may be in one of these three states of equilibrium.
Stable Equilibrium
Definition
A body is said to be in stable equilibrium if
after the slight tilt it return to its previous
position.
Example
Consider a block as show in figure. When the block is tilted, its centre of gravity G
rises. If the vertical line through G passes through its base in the tilted position as
shown in figure.
(b) The lock returns to its previous position. If the vertical line through G gets out of
its base as show in figure.
(c) The block does not return to its previous position. It topple over its base and moves
to new stable equilibrium position.
Effect on the height of C.G.
When a body is in stable equilibrium, its centre of gravity is at the lowest position.
When it is titled, its centre of gravity rises. It returns to its stable state by lowering its
centre of gravity. A body remains in stable equilibrium as long as the centre of gravity
acts through the base of the body.
Unstable Equilibrium
Definition
If a body does not return to its previous position when sets free
after a slightest tilt is said to be in unstable equilibrium.
Example
A pencil balanced at its tip.
Explanation
Consider of pencil and try to keep it in the vertical position on its tip as shown in
figure. Whenever you leave it the pencil topples over about its tip and fall down. This
is called the unstable equilibrium. In unstable equilibrium a body may be made to stay
only for a moment. Thus a body is unable to keep itself in the state of unstable
equilibrium.
Chapter No. 4
F = 8.5N
θ = 450
Result:
The resultant is 8.5N and θ is the 450.
Q 4.2. Find the perpendicular components of a force of 50N making an angle of 30 o with
x – axis?
Given Data:
Force = F = 50N
θ = 30o
To find it:
Fy = ?
Fx = ?
Formula using:
Fy = F(Sinθ)
Putting the values in solution:
Fy = 50 Sin30o
Fy = 50(0.5)
Fy = 25N
Formula using:
Fx = F (Cosθ)
Putting the values in solution:
Fx = 50 Cos30o
Fx = 50(0.866)
Fx = 43.3N
Result:
Fy is the 25N and the Fx is the 43.3N.
Q 4.3. Find the magnitude and direction of a force, if x – component is 12N and y –
component is 5N?
Given Data:
Fx = 12N
Fy = 5N
To find:
Magnitude F = ?
θ=?
Formula using:
–1
θ = tan ( Fy/Fx)
Putting the values in solution:
F = 13N
–1
θ = tan ( )
θ = tan –1 (0.41)
θ = 22.6o
Result:
The magnitude of forces is 13N and θ is the 22.6 with
Q 4.4. A force is acting of 100N is appeared perpendicular on spanner at a distance of
10cm from a nut. Find the torque produced by the force?
Given Data:
Force = F = 100N
Moment arm = r = 10 cm
=
= 0.1m
To find:
Formula using:
= 10Nm
Result:
The torque produced by force is 10Nm.
Q 4.5. A force is acting on a body making an angle of 30o with x - axis horizontal. The
horizontal components of the force are 20N. Find the force?
Given Data:
Fx = 20N
θ = 30o
To find:
F= ?
Formula using:
Fx = F (Cosθ)
= 23.09N
Result:
A force acting on a body is the 23N.
Q 4.6. The steering of a car of a radius 16cm. find torque produced by a couple 50N.
Given Data:
Couple = 50N
Radius = 16cm
=
= 0.16m
AB = 2R = 0.16 × 2 = 0.32
To find:
Formula using:
=16Nm.
Result:
The torque produced is 16Nm.
Q 4.7. A picture frame is hanging by the two vertical strings S. the tenions in the string are
3.8N and 4.4N. Find the weight of the picture.
Given Data:
T1 = 3.8N
T2 = 4.4N
To find:
W=?
Formula using:
W = T1 + T 2
Putting the values in solution:
W = 3.8N + 4.4N
W = 8.2N
Result:
The weight of the block vertically is the 8.2N.
Q 4.8. Two blocked of masses 5Kg and 3Kg are suspended by the two strings as snow. Find
the each tension in each string.
Given Data:
m1 = 3Kg
m2 = 56Kg
To find:
T=?
Formula using:
T1 = m1g
T2 = m2g
Putting the values in solution:
T1 = m1g
T1 = 3 × 10
T1 = 30N
T = T1 + T 2
T = 30 + m2g
T= 30 + 5(10)
T = 30 + 50
T = 80N
Result:
Tension in string is 80N.
Q 4.9. A nut has been tightened a force 200N using 10cm long spanner. What length of
spanner is required to loosen the same nut with 150N force?
Given Data:
F = 200N
Distance = d1 = 10cm
=
= 0.1m.
F2 = 150N
To find:
Distance = d2 = ?
Formula using:
0.13m = d2
d2 =0.13×100
d2 = 13.33cm
Result:
The length of spanner required is 13.3cm.
Q 4.10. A block of mas 10kg is suspended at a distance if 20cm from the centre of a
uniform bar 1m long. What force is required to balance it at its centre of gravity
by applying the force at the other end of the bar?
Given Data:
Mass = m = 10Kg
Distance = L1 = OC = 20cm
= 0.2 m
Distance = L2 = OB = 0.5m
To find:
Force = F = ?
Formula using:
Product of anticlockwise = Product of clock wise
F1 × L1 = F2 × L2
m1g × L1 = F2 × L2
F2 = 40N
Result:
Force of 40N is required to balance it at its centre of gravity.
Chapter No. 5
Gravitation
Q1: Tick the correct options.
1. The value of gravitational field strength near the surface of earth is:
(a) 20Nkg-1 (b) 30 N kg-1
(c) 5 N kg-1 (d) 10 Nkg-1
2. A force which is inversely proportional to the square of the distance
between the centre of bodies is:
(a) Frictional force (b) Centrifugal force
(c) Centripetal force (d) Gravitational force
3. Earth’s gravitational force of attraction vanishes at:
(a) 6400 km (b) Infinity
(c) 42300 km (d) 1000 km
4. The value of universal constant of gravitational is:
(a) 6.673 x 10-11 Nmkg-2 (b) 6.673 x 10-11 Nm-1 kg-2
(c) 6.673 x 10-11 Nm-2 kg2 (d) 6.673 x 10-11 Nm-1kg2
5. Concept of gravity was put up first by:
(a) Einsitne (b) Hook (c) Newton (d) Galileo
6. The mass of Earth is:
(a) 6 x 104 kg (b) 6 x 1024 kg
(c) 6 x 1014kg (d) 6 x 1024 N
7. The value of ‘g’ at a height on Earth’s radius above the surface of the
Earth is:
(a) 2 g (b) (c) (d)
8. Value of Gravitational acceleration at 1000 km above the surface of
earth is:
(a) 3.7ms-2 (b) 7.2ms-2
(c) 37.7ms-2 (d) 9.8ms-2
9. Formula to determine the value of gravitational acceleration is:
(a) Increase in mass of body (b) Increase in altitude
(c) Decrease in altitude (d) increase in weight of body
10. Formula to determine the value of gravitational acceleration is:
( )
(a) (b)
( )
( )
(c) (d)
( )
(c) (d)
22. The radius R of Earth is:
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
23. At the surface of Earth, the acceleration due to gravity ‘g’ is measured
by using the formula:
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
24. A body is placed at height ‘h’ above the surface of Earth. The value of
‘g’ is given by:
(a) (b)
( ) ( )
(c) (d)
25. The value of ‘g’ is maximum:
(a) at mountain (b) at plains
(c) at the surface of earth (d) at sea level
26. The orbital velocity of satellite with respect to Earth is:
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
27. The orbital velocity of a satellite with respect to Earth is:
(a) √ ( ) (b) √ ( )
(c) √ ( ) (d) ( )
28. The height of geostationary satellites with respect to the Earth is
given by:
(a) 36,300 km (b) 40, 300 km
(c) 30, 300 km (d) 42,300 km
29. Earth’s gravitational force of attraction vanishes at:
(a) 6400 km (b) infinity
(c) 42300 km (d) 1000 km
30. Value of g increase with the:
(a) Increase in mass of the bod (b) decrease in altitude
(c) Decrease in altitude (d) none of the above
31. The value of g at a height one Earth’s radius above the surface of the
earth is:
(a) 2 g (b) g
(c) g (d)
32. The value of g on moon’s surface is 1.6 ms-2. What will be the weight of
a 100 kg body on the surface of the moon?
(a) 100 N (b) 160 N
(c) 1000 N (d) 1600 N
33. The altitude of geostationary orbits in which communication satellites
are launched above the surface of the Earth is:
(a) 850 km (b) 1000 km
(c) 6400 km (d) 42, 300
34. The orbital speed of a low orbital satellite is:
(a) zero (b) 8 ms-1
(c) 800 ms-1 (d) 8000 ms-1
35. The idea gravity was presented in:
(a) 1660 (b) 1655
(c) 1670 (d) 1675
36. Who predicted about artificial satellites about 300 year ago?:
(a) Galileo (b) Einstein
(c) Newton (d) Pascal
37. The idea gravity was presented in:
(a) Two times (b) One half
(c) One fourth (d) Fourth time
38. It the distance between two masses is half then the force of gravitation
becomes:
(a) one fourth (b) doubled
(c) one half (d) four times
39. The force which 1 kg object exerts on another 1 kg object placed 1 m away from
it is equal to:
(a) 2G (b) G
(c) (d) Zero
40. In SI units, the value of gravitational constant is:
(a) 6.673 x 10-9Nm2 Kg-2 (b) 6.673 x 10-10Nm2 Kg-2
(c) 6.673 x 10-11Nm2 Kg-2 (d) 6.673 x 10-12Nm2 Kg-2
41. Newton’s law of gravitation resembles with:
(a) 1st law of motion (b) 3rd law of motion
(c) 2nd law of motion (d) None of the above
42. The radius “R” of earth is:
SHORT QUESTIONS
Q 1. What is relation between gravitational law and Newton’s third law of motion?
It is to be noted that mass m1 attracts m2 towards it with a force F while mass m2
attracts m1 with a force of the same magnitude F but in opposite direction if the acting
on m1 is considered as action the force actin on m2 will be reaction. The action and
reaction due to force of gravitation are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction.
This is in consistence with Newton’s third law of motion which states, to every action
there is always on equal but opposite reaction.
Q 2. What is gravitational field?
Gravitational Field:
The filed around the earth in which other bodies feel force / pull of earth is called
gravitational field.
Explanation:
It is assumed that gravitational field exists all around the earth. This field is directed to
the centre of the earth. The gravitational field is weaker and weaker as we go farther
and farther away from the earth and it becomes stranger as we go near to the centre of
earth.
Q 3. Define altitude?
Altitude:
Altitude is the height of an object or place above sea level.
Q 4. What are satellites? name their types?
Satellite
An object that revolves around a planet is called satellite.
Types:
There are mainly two types of satellite:
Natural Satellites
Artificial Satellites
Q 5. Define natural Satellites.
Natural Satellites:
Satellites which natural exist in the universe are called as natural satellites.
Example:
The moon revolves around the earth so moon is a natural satellite of earth.
Q 6. What are artificial satellites? Write some of their uses?
Artificial Satellites:
Scientists have sent many objects into space. Some of these objects revolve around the
earth. These are called artificial satellites:
Uses:
Artificial satellites are used for:
Word wide communication Weather observation
Navigation Purposes Military Purposes
We attract the earth and earth also attracts us with the same force of gravitation given
by Newton’s Law of gravitation. These two forces are action and reaction forces. So these
are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction.
Q 14. What is a field force?
OR
How can you say that gravitational force is a field force?
Gravitational force is a non contact force. For example, the velocity of a body, thrown
up, goes on decreasing while on return its velocity goes on increasing. This is due to the
gravitational pull of the earth acting on the body whether the body is in contact with the
earth or not. Such a force is called the field force.
Q 15. Why law of gravitation is important to us?
Gravitational force between body and earth given by this Law is equal to weight of
this body.
Mass of earth & moon can be determined by Newton’s Law of gravitation.
Motion of satellites can be explained with help of this Law.
Q 16. Can you determine the mass of our moon? If yes, then what you need to know?
Yes, mass of moon can be determined by Newton’s Law of gravitation, using the
formula:
R2m gm
Mm
G
So we need: Rm = Radius of moon
gm = Value of gravitational acceleration on moon
G = Universal Constant of gravitation.
i.e. equal to 6.673 x 10-11 Nm2Kg-2
Q 17. Why does the value of ‘g’ vary from place to place?
OR
Explain how the value of ‘g’ varies with altitude.
Value of ‘g’ depends on the distance of the body from the centre of earth given as R + h.
i.e.
Me
gh G
( R h) 2
‘g’ decreases with altitude. Altitude is the height of an object or place above sea level.
The value of ‘g’ is greater at sea level than the hills
Q 18. How Newton’s Law of gravitation helps in understanding the motion of
Satellites?
The gravitational force of attraction between the satellite and the earth provides the
necessary centripetal force. To move satellite around earth. This force is given by
Newton’s Law of gravitation and then by determining its orbital velocity, motion of a
satellite can be explained using this equation. Vo g h ( R h )
Derivation:
According to the law of gravitation the gravitational force of attraction F with which
the two masses m1 and m2 separated by a distance d attract each other is given by
F m1m2
1
F
d2
m1m2
F
d2
m1m2
F Constant ×
d2
m1m2
F G
d2
Gravitation Universal of Gravitation
Definition
It is equal to the force of gravitation between the two objects having mass 1 kg each
and separated by a distance of 1 meter.
Value
Its value is same everywhere. It is unit its value is 6.673 × 10–11 Nm2Kg–2 .
Weakest force:
Gravitational force is the weakest force due to small value of G, the gravitational force
of attraction between objects around us is very small and we do not feel it.
Q 2. Write a detailed note on variation of “g” with attitude?
Variation of “g” with Altitude:
The value of g is inversely proportional to the square of the radius of the earth and
hence, obeys the inverse square law.
Case 1:
Consider a body is placed at the surface of earth. According of law of gravitation the
value of gravitational acceleration is
GM
g ………. (1)
R2
Explanation:
The above equation shows that the value of acceleration due to gravity g depends on
the radius of earth at its surface. Strictly speaking the earth is elliptical so its radius is
not uniform through the periphery of earth. Its radius s is less at poles so the value of g
is greater at poles and vice versa.
Case 2:
Consider a body of mass “m” at an altitude ‘h’ as shown in figure the distance of the
body form the center of the earth becomes (R + h).
Therefore:
GM
gh ………. (2)
R h
2
Altitude:
Altitude is the height of an object or place above sea level.
Explanation:
According to this equation, it is clear that a height / altitude value of g will decrease.
The value of g is greater at sea level than at the hills. This is the reason that our weight
is less at mountains.
Derivation”
As we know that
GM
g
R2
gR 2 GM
Putting the value of “GM” in equation (2)
GR 2
gh
R h
2
This equation clearly shows the relation between value of g at surface and value of g h
at altitude.
Conclusion:
According to the above equation, we come to know that at a height equal to one earth
radius above the surface of the earth, g becomes one fourth of its values on the earth.
Similarly at a distance of two earth’s radius above the earth surface, the value of g
becomes one ninth of its value on the earth.
Me
10 6.4 106
2
6.673 1011
Me = 6.0 × 1024kg
Consider a satellite of mass “m” revolving around the earth with an altitude of ‘h’ in
an orbit of radius ‘ro” with orbital velocity “vo”.
The necessary centripetal force required by the satellite is provided by the
gravitational force of attraction between the earth and satellite. So,
Fc = Fg
mv 2 GMm
R h R h 2
GM
v2
Rh
Taking square root on both sides:
GM
v2
Rh
GM
v
Rh
GM
vo ……………. (1)
Rh
As we know that
GM
gh
R2
g h Ro 2 GM …………… (2)
Putting the value of GM in equation ……… (1)
g h Ro 2
vo
Ro
vo g n Ro
Or v g R h
When satellite is at attitude ‘h’ from the surface of earth.
Calculation:
For low orbiting satellite
Ro R h R
vo gR
g 10ms 2
R = 6.4 × 106m
vo = ?
vo 10 6.4 106
vo = 8 × 103 ms–1
vo = 8 kms–1
Or 29000kmh–1
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Chapter No. 5
Gravitation
Problems
Q 5.1. Find the gravitation force of attraction between two spheres each of mass 1000Kg.
The distance between the centers of spheres is 0.5m.
Given Data:
Mass = m1 = 1000Kg
Mass = m2 = 1000Kg
Radius = r = 0.5m
To find:
Gravitational Force = Fg =?
Formula using
Fg = 26.68 × 10 – 5
Fg = 2.66 × 10–4 N
Result:
The gravitational force of attraction between each sphere is 2.67 × 10–4N.
Q 5.2. The gravitational force between lead spheres kept at 1m apart is 0.006673N. Find
their masses.
Given Data:
Distance = d = 1m
Force = Fg = 0.006673N.
= 6.673 × 10–3 N.
To find:
Mass = m1 = ?
Mass = m2 = ?
Formula using:
m2 = 10 –3 + 11
m2 = 108
m = 104 kg
Result:
The masses of lead sphere m1 and m2 are 10,000 Kg each.
Q 5.3. Find the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the Mars. The mass of Mars is
6.24 × 1023 Kg and its radius is 3370Km.
Given Data:
M = 6.42 × 1023 Kg
R = 3370 Km
= 3370 × 103m
= 3370000m
G = 6.673 × 10–11 Nm2
To find:
gm = ?
Formula using:
o
= 3.77 × 10
= 3.77 × 1
–2
= 3.77 ms
Result:
The acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the Mass is 3.77ms–2.
Q 5.4. The acceleration due to gravity on the surface of Moon is 1.62ms–2. The radius of
moon is 1140Km. find the mass of moon.
Given Data:
Gravitational = gm = 1.62ms –2
Radius = R = 1740Km= 1740000m
G = 6.673 × 10 –11Nm2Kg–2
To find:
Mass = M = ?
Formula using:
( )( )
( )
g = 4m/sec2
Result:
M = 5.99×1024Kg.
Result:
The Earth’s Mass is 5.99×1024Kg.
Q 5.8. At what altitude the values of g would become one fourth than on the surface of
the Earth?
Given Data:
To find it:
h=?
Formula using:
gh=( )
gh=( )
=( )
( )
Taking square root on both side:
(R+h)=2R
h=2R-R
h=R
Result:
The required altitude will be equal to as off radius of earth.
Q 5.9. A Polar satellite of launched at 850 Km above earth. Find its Orbital speed.
Given Data:
h = 850Km
= 850000m
h = 8.5×105m
Me = 6.0×1024kg
R = 6.4 ×106m
G = 6.673 × 10 –11 Nm2Kg2
To find it:
Vo = ?
Formula using:
√
Formula using:
Vo = 2876ms –1 Ans.
Result:
The orbital speed is the 2876ms–1 .
Chapter No. 6
Work and Energy
Q1: Tick the correct options
1. The work will be zero when the angle between the force and the
distance is:
(a)45º (b) 60º (c) 90º (d) 180º
2. The work done lifting a brick of mass 2 kg through a height of 5 m
above the ground will be:
(a) 2.5 J (b) 10 J (c) 50 J (d) 100 J
3. SI unit of work is:
(a) Pascal (b) Newton (c) Joule (d) Watt
4. One Joule is equal to:
(a) (b) Nm (c) Nm-1 (d) Ns-1
5. If the velocity of a body becomes three times greater, then kinetic
Energy will be:
(a) Three times (b) Nine times (c) Four times (d) Six times
6. Kinetic energy is directly proportional to the velocity of a body:
(a) Three times (b) Two times (c) Four times (d) Square
7. The kinetic energy of a body of mass 2kg is 25 J. its speed will be ….:
(a) 5 ms-1 (b) 12.5 ms-1 (c) 25 ms-1 (d) 50 ms-1
8. The energy in the stretched bow is:
(a) Elastic P.E (b) K.E (c) Heat Energy (d) Sound Energy
9. Energy stored in Dam’s water is:
(a) Electrical energy (b) Kinetic Energy
(c) Potential energy (d) Thermal Energy
10. Energy stored in coal is:
(a) Nuclear energy (b) Heat Energy
(c) Chemical energy (d) Electrical energy
11. Which device of the following converts light energy into electrical
energy:
(a) Electric club (b) Electric generator
(c) Photo cell (d) Electric cell
12. The efficiency of solar cell is:
(a) 3 % (b) 6 % (c) 0 % (d) 12 %
25. If a body of mass ‘m’ is moving with velocity ‘v’, then its K.E is given by:
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
26. Ability of a body to do work due to its height is called?
(a) Potential Energy (b) Kinetic Energy
(c) Gravitational Energy (d) Elastic Potential energy
27. Potential energy to a body of mass ‘m’ placed at a height ‘h’ above the
surface of earth is equal to?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
28. A body of mass 50 kg is raised to a height of 3m. What is its P.E
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
29. Einstein’s mass-energy equation is:
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
30. Mathematically, % efficiency is defined as:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
31. The work done will be zero when the angle between the force and the
pleasant:
(a)45º (b) 60º (c) 90º (d) 180º
32. If the direction of motion of the force is perpendicular to the direction of
motion of the body, then work done will be:
(a)Maximum (b) Minimum (c) Zero (d) None of the above
33. If the velocity of a body becomes double, then its kinetic energy will:
(a)remain the same (b) become double
(c)become four times (d) become half
34. The work done in lifting a brick of mass 2 kg through a height of 5m above
ground will be:
(a)2.5 J (b) 10 J
(c) 20 J (d) 100 J
35. The kinetic energy of a body of mass 2kg is 25 J. its speed is:
(a)5 ms-1 (b)12.5 ms-1
(c) 25 ms-1 (d) 502 ms-1
36. Which one of the following converts light energy into electrical energy?
(a)Electric bulb (b) Electric generator
(c) Photocell (d) Electric cell
37. When a body is lifted through a height h, the work done on it appears in the
form of its:
(a)Kinetic energy (b) potential energy
(c) elastic potential energy (d) geothermal energy
38. The energy stored in coal is:
(a)heat energy (b) kinetic energy
(c) chemical energy (d) nuclear energy
39. The energy stored in a dam is:
(a)electric energy (b) potential energy
(c) kinetic energy (d) thermal energy
40. In Einstein’s mass-energy equation, C is the:
(a) speed of sound (b) speed of electron
(c) speed of electron (d) speed of Earth
41. Rate of doing work is called:
(a)energy (b) torque
(c) power (d) momentum
42. Work can be defined as
(a)force x velocity (b) force x displacement
(c) Mass x velocity (d) Mass x acceleration
43. Work has same unit as that of
(a)Couple (b) Power
(c) Momentum (d) Energy
44. Which is the unit of work in system international?
(a)watt (b) joule
(c) newton (d) pascal
SHORT QUESTIONS
Q 1. Define SI unit of work.
SI unit of work is joule (J).
Joule
The amount of work is one joule when a force of one Newton displaces a body
through one meter in the direction of force
Thus mathematically
1J =1N × 1m
1J = 1Nm
Q 2. What are the conditions for work?
Conditions for work:
For work following conditions must be fulfilled;
A force should act on the body.
The body should cover same distance in the direction of force.
Q 3. An object has 1 joule of energy. What does it mean?
An object has 1 joule of energy it means that it has the ability to do work of one joule.
Or
An object has 1 joule of energy it means that a force of 1 newton is displacing a body
through 1 meter in the direction of force.
Q 4. Define kinetic energy. Also give its mathematical expression.
Kinetic Energy
The energy possessed by a body due to its motion is called its kinetic energy.
Mathematical Expression:
1 2
K .E mv
2
Q 5. Define potential energy and name its types?
Potential Energy
The ability of a body to do work due to its position is called potential energy.
Examples:
Hammer raised up have potential energy in it.
Stored water in dam has potential energy in it.
Types
There are many types of potential energy however the basic two types are:
Gravitational potential energy
Elastic potential energy
Q 6. What is elastic potential energy? Give example.
Elastic potential energy
The energy stored in the stretched or compressed object is called elastic potential
energy.
Examples:
A stretched bow
Q 7. Define gravitational potential energy?
The ability of a body to do work due to its specific height from the surface of the earth
is called gravitational potential energy.
Formula
P.E. = mgh
Examples
Energy stored in the dam water.
A hammer lifted up.
Q 8. What is mechanical energy? Give its examples.
Mechanical Energy
The energy possessed by a body both due to its motion or position is called
mechanical energy.
Examples:
Water running down a stream
A catapult or a compressed spring.
Q 9. Describe nuclear energy?
Nuclear Energy:
Nuclear energy is the form of nuclear radiations in addition to heat and light during
nuclear reactions such as fission and fusion reactions.
Explanation:
Heat energy released in nuclear reactors is converted into electrical energy. The
energy coming from the sun for the last billions of years is the result of nuclear
reactions taking place on the sun.
Q 10. What do you know about soil erosion?
As the rain water flows down, its kinetics energy changes into thermal energy while
parts of the kinetic energy of following water is used to wash away soil particles of
rocks known as soil erosion.
Q 11. Name some major sources of energy?
Major sources of energy:
There are many sources of energy but some of major sources of energy are given
below:
Fossil fuels
Nuclear Fuels
Solar energy
Energy from water
Geothermal energy
Wind energy
Q 12. What are nuclear fuels? Write their two advantages?
Nuclear Fuels
In nuclear power plants we get energy as result of fission reaction. During fission
reaction, heavy atoms, such as uranium atoms, split use into smaller parts releasing a
large amount of energy.
Disadvantage
Power plants give out a lot of harmful nuclear radiation.
A lot of heat is wasted into the environment.
Q 13. What are solar cells? Explain.
Solar Cells
Silicon wafers which are used to convert solar energy directly into electricity are
called as solar cells.
Uses:
Solar cells are used in:
Calculations
Watches and toys
Telephone booths
Scientific research centers
Q 14. What is magma?
There is a hot molten part deep in the earth called magma.
Q 15. Define geothermal energy?
Geothermal Energy
There is hot molten part deep in the earth called magma water reaching close to the
magma changes to steam due to the high temperature of magma. This energy is called
geothermal energy.
Q 16. What is biomass? Give problems related with it?
Biomass:
Biomass is plant or animal wastes that can be burnt as fuel. Other forms of biomass
are garbage, farm wastes, sugarcane and other plants.
Problems:
When animal dung, dead plants and dead animals decompose, they give off a mixture
of methane and carbon dioxide. These gases are harmful for health.
Q 17. Describe mass-energy equation.
Mass Energy Equation
In 1905 Einstein formulated theory of relativity and predicated the inter-conversion of
matter and energy. He declared that mass and energy, the two concerns of physics, are
forms of each other.
Relation:
The relation between mass ‘m’ and energy ‘E’ is given by Einstein’s mass energy
equation:
E = mc2 Here C is the speed of light (3 × 108 ms–1)
Q 18. What is meant by pollution? Name different types of pollution.
Pollution:
Pollution is the change in the quality of environment that can be harmful and
unpleasant for living thing.
Types:
Different types of pollution are;
Air pollution
Water pollution
Thermal pollution
Noise pollution
Q 19. How we can control pollution?
Pollution Control
Pollution can be controlled by;
Limiting the waste released by power plants, factories and automobiles
Using catalytic converters
Using lead free petrol
Sharing rides and using public transportation to reduce the number of automobiles
in use.
Q 20. What is an ideal machine?
Ideal Machine
An ideal system is that which gives an output equal to the input. In other words, it
efficiency is 100%.
Q 21. What are Kilowatt hours?
Kilowatt hours:
Work done in one hour at a rate of one kilowatt is called as one kilowatt hour.
1kwn = 36000 × 1000
1kwn = 3.6 × 106
1kwn = 3.6 MJ
Q 22. What do you mean by interconversion of energy?
Energy cannot be destroyed however it can be converted into some other forms.
During the interconversion of energy from one form to other forms, the total energy at
any time remains constant.
Q 23. What are fossil fuels?
Q 26. What are the harmful effects of the waste products produced by fossil fuels?
Headache, tension, nausea, allergic reactions, irritation of eyes, nose and throat,
asthma, lungs cancer heart diseases and damage to brain are the harmful effects of these
waste products. These harmful waste products of fossil fuels also pollute the environment.
Q 27. What is pollution?
Pollution is the change in the quality of environment that can be harmful and
unpleasant for living things.
Q 28. What is thermal pollution?
A temperature rise in the environment that disturbs life is called thermal pollution.
Q 29. What are the harmful effects of thermal pollution?
Thermal pollution upsets the balance of life and endangers the survival of many
species.
Q 30. What are the sources of air pollutants?
Natural processes such as volcanic eruptions, forest fires and dust storms add pollutant
to the air. On the other hand burning of fuel and solid wastes in homes, automobiles and
factories release harmful amount of air pollutants.
Q 31. What is the difference between nuclear power plants and the other power plants?
Nuclear power plants produce dangerous radioactive wastes and other power plants
produce carbon dioxide.
Q 32. How can we control air pollution?
By using cars having catalytic convertor, by using lead free petrol and the car engines
that use electricity or energy sources other than diesel and petrol.
Q 33. How individuals can help to control air pollution?
By reducing the use of cars and other machines that burn fuel, by sharing rides and using
public transportation individuals can help to control air pollution.
Q 34. What is an energy convertor?
In an energy convertor a part of the energy taken. (used up) by the system is converted
into useful work. Remaining part of the energy is dissipated as heat energy and sound
energy (noise) into the environment.
Q 35. Define input.
Efficiency =
%Efficiency = x 100
Q 38. What is an ideal system?
An ideal system is that which gives an output equal to the total energy used by it. In
other words its efficiency is 100%.
Q 39. Define power.
Power is defined as the rate of doing work.
Power =
Q 45. Name a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
Electric generator or A.C generator.
2FS = mv2
1 2
FS mv
2
1
Work mv 2
2
1
K .E. mv 2 ….. (4)
2
Above equation gives the kinetic energy passes by a body of mass m moving with
velocity v.
Dependence of K.E.
It depends upon the following factors.
Mass (m)
Velocity (v)
Q 2. Define potential energy and derive its relation?
Potential Energy
Definition:The ability of a body to do work due to its position is called potential
energy.
Example:
Hammer raised up have potential energy in it.
Stored water in dams has potential energy in it.
Types:
There are many types of potential energy however the basic two
types are:
Gravitational potential energy.
Elastic potential energy.
Q 3. Gravitational potential energy.
Definition
The ability of a body to do work due to its specific height from the surface of the earth
is called gravitation potential energy.
Derivation:
Let the body of mass “m” be raised up through height “h” from the ground. The body
will acquire potential energy equal to work done in lifting it to height ‘h’.
Thus
Potential energy = F×h
P.E. = F × h ….. (1)
As W= F = mg
Put in equation (1)
So, P.E. = mgh
Dependence of P.E.
It depends upon the following factors:
Mass (m)
Height (h)
Gravitational acceleration (g)
Q 4. How energy is converted from one form to another? Explain.
Inter conversion of energy
Energy cannot be destroyed however it can be converted into one form of energy to
another.
Examples:
Rub your hands together quickly. You will feel them warm.
You have used you muscular energy in rubbing hand as a result
heat is produced. In the process of rubbing hands, mechanical
energy is converted into heat energy.
When a ball is thrown up initially then it approaches maximum
height. When it stops and about to return back then has P.E.
then its starts again and attains K.E.
Inter-conversion of Energy in Nature:
Processes in nature are the results of energy changes. For example, some of the heat
energy from the sun is taken up by water in the oceans. This increases the thermal
energy. Thermal energy causes water to evaporate from the surface to form water
vapours. These vapours rise up and form clouds. As they cool down, they form water
drops and fall down as rain. Potential energy changes to kinetic energy as the rain
falls. This rain water may reach a lake or a dam. As the rain water flows down, its
kinetic energy changes into thermal energy while parts of the kinetic energy of
flowing water is used to wash away sail particles of rock knows as soil erosion.
Conclusion:
During the inter-conversion of energy from one form to others forms , the total energy
at any time remains constant.
Chapter No. 6
Weight = (20 × 6)
= (20 × 6)
= 120J.
Result:
The potentiated energy is the 120J.
Q.6.3: A car weighing 12 kN has peed of 20ms–1. Find its Kinetic energy.
Given Data:
w = 12kN
w = 12 × 103
Speed of car = v = 20ms –1
To find it:
K.E. = ?
Formula using:
2
12 × 10 = m
k.E. = (6 × 102)(400)
= 2400 × 102
k.E. = 240 J.
Result:
The kinetic Energy of car is the 240J.
Q.6.4: A 500g stone is throw up with a velocity of 15ms–1 . Find its:
(i) P.E. at its maximum height
(ii) K.E. when it hits the ground.
Given Data:
Mass
m = 0.5 Kg
Velocity = v = 15ms–1
To find it:
P.E. = ?
k.E. = ?
Formula using:
k.E. = mv2
P.E. = mgh
Putting the values in solution:
P.E = mgh
P.E. = 40 × 10 × 6
P.E. = 2400 J
( )( ) =45J
Result:
Time = t = 20S
Total height = 25 × 0.16 = 4m
To find it:
P=?
Formula using:
m = 800 Kg
Height h = 15m
To find it:
P.E. = ?
Work done = w = ?
Formula using:
Chapter No. 7
Properties of Matter
Q1: Tick the correct options.
1. In which state molecules do not leave their position?
(a) Liquid (b) Gas
(c) Solid (d) Plasma
2. The fourth state of matter is called?
(a) Liquid (b) Gas
(c) Solid (d) Plasma
3. IN gases, heat is mainly transferred by:
(a)Molecular (b) Conduction
(c) Convection (d) Radiation
4. In SI system, unit of density is:
(a)kg m-1 (b) kg m-3
(c) kg m-2 (d) kg m
5. The density of 500 gram stone having volume 200 cm3 will be:
(a)1.5 g m-3 (b) 2.5 cm-3
(c) 3.5 g m-3 (d) 4.5 gcm-3
6. Which of the substance is the lightest one?
(a)Cooper 3 (b) Mercury
(c) Aluminum (d) Lead
7. SI unit of pressure is Pascal, which is equal to:
(a)104 Nm-2 (b) 1N m-2
(c)102 Nm-2 (d) 103 Nm-2
8. Density =
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
9. One Pascal is equal to:
(a)1 Nm2 (b) 1 m2
(c)1 Nm (d) 1 Nm-1
10. What should be the approximate length of glass tube to construct a water
barometer?
(a) 0.5 (b) 1 m
(c) 2.5 m (d) 11 m
(a) (b)
F F
x x
(c) F (d)
F
37. Which graph gives the smallest value of spring constant?
38. Which graph gives the largest value of spring constant?
39. Matter exists in ________________ states:
(a) 5 (b) 4
(c) 2 (d) 3
40. Plasma is:
(a) good conductor (b) bad conductor
(c)semi conductor (d) non conductor
(a)79 % (b) 98 %
(c) 99 % (d) 100 %
Q 7. Explain that to fix a thumb pin, “Pressure exerted on the top increase thousands
time on the pin point.
We know that
F
P
A
According to above expression it is clear that effectiveness of a small force is
increased of small force is increased if the effective area of the force is reduced. The
area of the tip of thumb pin is very small and hence increases the effectiveness of the
force thousands time on the pin point.
Q 8. What do you know about atmosphere?
The Earth is surrounded by a cover of air called atmosphere.
Explanation:
Earth’s atmosphere extends upwards about a few hundred kilometers with
continuously decreasing density. Nearly half of is mass is between sea level and 10
km. up to 30 km from sea level contains about 99% of the mass of the atmosphere.
The air becomes thinner and thinner as we go up.
Q 9. Define atmospheric pressure?
Atmospheric pressure
The pressure exerted by the atmosphere is called atmospheric pressure. At sea level,
the atmospheric pressure is about 101,300 pa or 101,300 Nm–2.
Q 10. How a vacuum cleaner work?
The fan in a vacuum cleaner lowers air pressure in its bucket. The atmospheric air
rushes into it carrying dust and dirt with it through its intake port. The dust and directy
particles are blocked by the filter while air escapes out.
Q 11. On what factors pressure of a liquid depends?
Factors affecting liquid pressure
We know that
P = ρgh
The above expression shows that liquid pressure depends on three factors;
Density of liquid (ρ)
Depth of liquid (h)
Gravitational acceleration (g)
Q 12. Enlist some of the applications of Pascal’s law.
Pascal’s law finds numerous applications in our daily life. Some of its applications are
given below:
Hydraulic brake system
Hydraulic press
Hydraulic Jack
Hydraulic machine
F
Its formula is stress =
A
Unit
Its SI units are newton per square meter (Nm–2)
Quantity
It is scalar quantity.
Q 19. What is tensile strain? Why I has no unit?
Tensile strain
The strain which produces a change in the length of an object is called Tensile strain.
Formula
Its formula is
L
Tensile Strain =
Lo
Unit
It has not unit because it is a ratio between two similar quantities.
Q 20. Define young’s modulus. On what factors it depends?
Young’s modulus
The ratio of stress to tensile strain is called young’s modulus.
Formula
Its formula is
F Lo
Y
A L
Units
Its SI units are Nm–2.
Dependence
Young’s modulus only depends upon the nature of material.
Q 21. How can we calculate the density of an object?
The density of an object can be calculated by using the following formula
w1
D f
w1 w2
Q 32. What does it mean when the atmospheric pressure at a place fall suddenly?
A sudden atmospheric pressure often followed by a storm, rain and typhoon to occur
in few hours time.
Q 33. What changes are expected in weather If the barometer reading shows a sudden
increase?
The weight of stone is greater than upllrust that why stone sink in water but ship with
huge weight floats because it works on the principle of floatation. According to principle
of floatation, a body floats if it displaces water to the weight of the body when it is
partially or completely immersed in water.
Q 34. Why does a piece of stone sink in water but a ship with s huge weights floats?
The weight of stone is greater than up llrust that why stone sink in water but ship with
huge weight floats because it works on the principle of floatation. According to principle
of floatation, a body floats if it displaces water to the weight of the body when it is
partially or completely immersed in water.
Q 35. What is hydrometer?
Hydrometer is a glass tube with a scale marked on its stem and heavy weight in the
bottom. It is partially immersed in a fluid, the density of which is to be measured.
Q 36. What is acid meter.
It is used to measure the concentration of acid in a battery.
Q 2. Define static liquid pressure. Also derive an expression for liquid pressure.
Pressure in liquids
Liquids exert pressure. The pressure of a liquid acts in all directions. If we take a
pressure sensor (a device that measure pressure) inside a liquid, then the, pressure of
the liquid varies with the depth of sensor.
Static Liquid Pressure
Definition
The pressure exerted by the liquid on the bottom of the container due to its weight in
static positon is calls static liquid pressure.
Formula
P = ρgh
Derivation
Consider a surface of area “A” in a liquid at a depth “h” as show by shaded region in
figure. The length of the cylinder of liquid over this surface will be the weight “w” of
the liquid above this surface “p” is the density of the liquid and ‘m’ is mass of liquid
above the surface.
As we know that
F
P
A
W
Or P
A
w mg
mg
So, P
A
m
v
ρv = m
vg
So, P
A
v A h
A h g
So, P
A
Hence,
P = ρgh
Dependence
The above expression shows that liquid pressure depends on three factors
Density of liquid (ρ)…….(i)
Depth of liquid (h) ………(ii)
Or, F = P × A
Putting the value of ‘P” in above equation
F = ρghA
As, V = A × h
So,
F = ρgv
Or ρv = m
So equation becomes
F = mg
Conclusion:
Above equation shows that a up thrust acting on the body immersed in a liquid is
equal to the weight of liquid displaced.
Q 4. State Principle of floatation under what conditions object sinks or floats. Also
explain different application of principle of floatation.
Principle of Floatation
Statement:
A floating object displaces a fluid having weight equal to the weight of the object.
Conditions:
Case I: (W > F)
An object sinks if its weight is greater than the up thrust acting on it.
Case II: (W < F)
An object floats if its weight is equal or less than the up thrust.
Explanation:
When an object floats in a fluid, the up thurst acting on it is equal to the weight of
object. In case of floating object, the object may be partially immersed. The upthrust
is always equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. This is the principle
of floatation.
Application:
Archimedes principle is applicable on liquids as well as gases. We find numerous
applications of this principle in our dilly life. Some of them are given below.
Wooden Blocks
A wooden block floats on water. It is because the weight of an equal volume of water
is greater than the weight of the block. According to the principle of floatation, a body
floats if it displaces water equal to the weight of the body when it is partially or
completely immersed in water.
Ships and Boats
Ships and boats are designed on principle of flotation. The carry passengers and goods
over water. It would sink in water if its weight including the weight of its passengers
and goods becomes greater than the upthrust of water.
Submarines
The submarines are designed in such a way that they can either float on water surface
or submerge in it. Submarine consists of tank, which can be filled with water. If it
wants to hide itself from the enemy the tank are filled with water. Thus the weight of
the submarine becomes more then the weight of water displaced and so it is
submerged in water and when the tanks are empty, its weight becomes less than the
weight of water displaced. Thus it floats up to the water surface.
Q 5. State and explain Hooke’s law.
Hooke’s Law
It has been observed that deformation in length, volume or shape of a body depends
upon the stress acting on the body.
Statement
The Strain produced in a body by the stress applied to it is directly proportional to the
stress within the elastic limit of the body.
Mathematical Expression
Stress Strain
Explanation
Consider a spring balance hanging vertical downward through
an iron stand. When some weight is suspended from it, the
pointer of the spring balance is lowered. That is weight
produces extension in the spring balance. If we go on
increasing the weight, the extension in the spring will also
increase. It means the strain produced in the spring (increase in
length in this case) is directly proportional to the stress (weight
in this case) applied on the spring.
Derivation
According to Hooke’s law Weight = “W”
Stress Strain
Stress = Constant × strain
Scope
Hooke’s law is applicable to all kinds of deformation and all types of matter i.e.
solids, liquids or gases with certain limits.
Elastic Limit:
The limit, within which a body recovers its original shape after removing deforming
force, is called elastic limit.
Explanation:
This limit tells the maximum stress that can be safely applied on a body whithout
causing permanent deformation in its length, volume or shape. In
other words, it is a limit with which a body recovers its original length, volume or
shape after the deforming force is removed.
Graph
If we draw a graph between Extension (x) and Force (F), a Straight line is obtained till
an elastic limit is obtained. After the elastic limit, the graph does not remain straight.
The point after elastic limit is called breaking point.
Reason of Deformation
When a stress crosses this limit, called the elastic limit, a body is permanently
deformed and is unable to restore its original state after the stress is removed.
Q 6. Define young’s modulus. Also derive its mathematical formula.
Young’s Modulus
Definition
The ratio of stress to tensile strain called young’s modulus.
Formula:
Its formula is
FLo
Y
AL
Units
Its SI Unit is newton per square (Nm–2)
Explanation
Consider a long bar of length “Lo” and cross sectional area “A”. Let an external force
“F” equal to the weight ‘W’ stretched it such that the stretched length becomes “L”.
According to Hooke’s Law, the ratio of this stress to tensile strain is constant within
the elastic limit of the body.
Derivation
According to Hooke’s law
Stress Strain
Stress = Constant × strain
Stress
Constant =
Strain
Here the constant of proportionality is called as young’s modulus (Y)
Tensile Stress
Young’s Modulus =
Tensile Strain
As we know that
Force
Tensile stress =
Area
F
Tensile stress =
A
And
Change in Length
Tensile stress =
Original Length
L Lo
=
Lo
L
=
Lo
So, putting the values of ‘tensile stress’ and tensile strain in equation (1)
F/A
Young’s Modulus =
L / Lo
F L
=
A Lo
F Lo
=
A L
FLo
Y=
AL
Dependence:
Young’s modulus is the material property and only depends upon nature of material
and does not depend upon dimensions.
Q 7. Explain the working of hydraulic press.
Hydraulic Press
Hydraulic press is a machine which works on Pascal’s law.
Construction
Hydraulic Press consists of two cylinders of different cross sectional area as shown in
the given figure.
These both cylinder are fitted with pistons of
cross section area ‘a’ and ‘A’
Working
In the hydraulic press the object which has to be
compressed place over the position of large
cross sectional area “A” the force. F1 is applied
on poison of small cross sectional area ‘a’ .
The pressure P, produced by small piston is
transmitted equally to the large piston and a
force “F2” acts on A which is much larger than “F” .
Pressure on Piston of small area
Pressure on piston of small area is given by:
F1
P ……….. (1)
a
Pressure on Piston of large area
According to Pascal’s law the pressure on the large of area “a” will be the same as on
the small piston.
F2
P ……… (2)
A
By comparing (1) and (2) we get
F2 F1
A a
F
F2 1 A
a
A
F2 F1
a
Ans.
Conclusion
A
Since the ratio is greater than 1.
a
Hence, the force “F2” that acts on the larger piston is greater than the force “F1” acting
on the smaller piston.
Hydraulic systems working in this way are known as force multiplies.
Chapter No. 7
Properties of Matter
Problems
Q 7.1. A wooden block measuring 40cm × 10cm × 150cm has a mass 850g. Find the density
of wood?
Given Data:
Volume V = 40cm × 10cm × 5cm
Volume
Volume = 0.002m3
Mass = m = 850g
Mass = 0.85Kg
Mass = 0.85 Kg
To find it:
Density =
Formula using:
P = 425Kgm–3
Result:
The density of the wooden block 425Kgm–3.
Q 7.2. How much would be the volume of ice formed by freezing 1 liter of water?
Given Data:
m = 1 liter
m = 1kg
Volume = 920kgm–3
To find it:
Volume of ice = V= ?
Formula using:
V= 1.09×10–3 m3
As 1m3 = 1000
So, V = 1.09 ×10–3 × 1000
V = 1.09 liter
Result:
The volume of ice 1.09 liter.
Q 7.3. Calculate the volume of the following objects?
(i) An iron sphere of mass 5Kg, of density of iron is 8200Kgm –3?
(ii) 200g of lead shot having density 11300Kgm–3?
(iii) A gold bar of mass 0.2Kg. the density of gold is 19300Kgm–3 ?
(i)
Given Data:
Mass = m = 5Kg
Density = p = 8200 Kgm–3
To find it:
V= ?
Formula using:
v = 6.1 × 10–4 m3
Result:
An iron sphere volume is 6.1 × 10–4m3.
(ii)
Given Data:
m = 200g
= 0.2Kg
P = 11300Kmg–3
To find it:
V= ?
Formula using:
V = 1.77 × 10–5 m3
Result:
The volume of is 1.77 x 10–5m3
(iii)
Given Data:
m = 0.2Kg
P = 19,300 Kgm-3
To find it:
V= ?
Formula using:
V = 1.04 × 10–5 m3
Result:
The volume of is 1.04 x 10–5m3
Q 7.4. The density of air is 1.3kgm–3. Find the mas of air in a room measuring 8m × 5m ×
4m ?
Given Data:
ρ = 1.3Kgm–3
V=8×5×4
V = 160m3
To find it:
m= ?
Formula using:
m = 208Kg
Result:
The mass of air n is the 208Kg.
Q 7.5. A student presses her palm by her thumb with a force of 75N. how much would be
the pressure under her thumb having contact area 1.5cm2.
Given Data:
F = 75N
A = 1.5cm2 = 1.5 × 10–4 m2
To find it:
ρ= ?
Formula using:
5 –2
P = 5 × 10 Nm
Result:
The pressure of thumb having contacts area is 5 × 105Nm–2.
Q 7.6. The head of a pin is a square of side 10mm. Find the pressure on it due to a force of
20N.
Given Data:
A = 10mm × 10mm
= 1 × 10–4 m2
F = 20N
To find it:
ρ=?
Formula using:
Result:
The pressure exerted on the head of a pin is 2 ×105Nm–2.
Q 7.7. A uniform rectangle block of wood 20cm × 7.5cm and of mass 1000g stands on a
horizontal with its longest edge vertical. Find
(i) The pressure exerted by the block on the surface.
(ii) Density of the wood?
(i)
Given Data:
A = 7.5cm × 7.5cm
A = 56.25×10–4 m2
F = 10N
To find it:
P=?
Formula using:
P = 1777.8Nm–2
Result:
The pressure exerted by rectangular block is 1777.8Nm–2.
(ii)
Given Data:
Mass = m = 1000g
Mass =
Mass = m = 1kg
V = 7.5cm × 7.5cm × 20cm
V = 1125 × 10–6 m3
To find it:
ρ=?
Formula using:
Ρ=889kgm–3
Result:
The required density of rectangular block is 889kgm–3.
Q 7.8. A cube of glass of 5cm side and mass 306g has a cavity inside it. If the density of
glass is 2.5 cm–3, find the volume of cavity?
Given Data:
L = 5cm
m = 306g
m=
p = 2.5gcm–3
To find it:
Volume of cavity = V = ?
P=?
Formula using:
m = 2.55 × 125
m = 318.75g
Now considering cavity inside the block
Mass of cavity = Mass of block without cavity – Mass of block with cavity
= 318.75 – 306
= 12.75g
Now Formula using:
3
V = 5cm
Result:
The required volume of cavity is 5cm3.
Q 7.9. An object has weight 18N in air, its weight of found to be 11.4N when immense in
water. Calculate is density can you guess the material of the object?
Given Data:
W1 = 18N
W2 = 11.4N
ρ = 1000kgm–3
To find it:
Density = ρ= ?
Formula using:
3
ρ = 2727kgm Aluminum.
Result:
The required density of object is 2727 kgm–3 and this quite similar to
aluminum.
Q 7.10. A solid block of wood of density 0.6gcm–3 weights 3.06N in air. Determine
(a) Volume of the block.
(b) The volume of the block immersed when placed freely in a liquid of density
0.9cm–3
Given Data:
S = 0.6gcm–3
W = 3.06N
To find it:
V in air = ?
V in liquid = ?
a) Volume of block
W = mg
m = 0.306kg
m = 0.306 × 103g
m = 306g
Formula using:
3
V = 510cm
Result:
The volume of block in air is 510cm3.
b) Volume of block
As we know that
F = ρgV
mg = ρgV
m = ρV
306 = 0.9×V
Result:
The volume of block in water is 340cm3.
Q 7.11. The diameter of the piston of hydraulic press is 30cm. How much force is required
to lift a car weighing 20,000N on its piston if the diameter of the piston of the
pump is 3cm.
Given Data:
D = 30cm
F2 = 20,000N
To find it:
F1 = ?
Formula using:
F1 = 200N
Result:
The car weighing force required is 20N
Q 7.12. A steel wire of cross – sectional area 2 × 10–5cm2 is stretched through 2mm by a
force of 4000N. Find the young’s modulus of the wire. The Length of the wire is
2m?
Given Data:
A = 2 × 10–5m2
= 2 × 10–3m
F = 4000N
L0 = 2m
To find it:
Young’s modulus = Y = ?
Formula using:
= 2 × 1011Nm–2
Result:
The young’s modulus is 2 × 1011Nm–2.
(a) 0 ºF (b) 32 ºF
5. Which of the following material has large value of temperature coefficient of linear expansion?
6. What will be the value of for a solid for which has a value of 2 x 10-5 K-1?
7. A large water reservoir keeps the temperature of nearby land moderate due to:
Unit # 8
SHORT QUESTIONS
Q 1. Define the term thermometry.
Thermometry
The art of measurement of temperature is called as thermometry.
and acts as a cylindrical lens. This makes it easy to see the liquid level in the glass
tube.
The temperature at which its changes from liquid to solid state is called its freezing
point.
Depends:
It depends upon the following factors:
Original / actual length
Change in temperature
Nature of material
Uses:
Bimetal strips are used for various purposes such as:
Bimetal thermometers are used to measure temperatures especially in furnaces
and ovens.
Bimetal strips are also used in thermostats.
Bimetal thermostat switch is used to control the temperature of heater coil in on
electric iron.
Q 15. Describe briefly about the anomalous expansion of water?
Anomalous Expansion of water
Water on cooling below 4oC beings 0oC on further cooling its volume increase
suddenly as it change into ice at 0oC. When ice is cooled below 0oC, it contracts i.e. its
volume decreases like solids. This unusual expansion of water is called the anomalous
expansion of water.
Q 19. Define specific heat. How would you find the specific heat of a solid?
Definition
Specific heat of a substance is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of
one kg mass of that substance through 1K.
Formula
Q
Its formula is C
mT
Unit
Its SI unit is joule per kg per Kelvin (Jkg–1K–1).
Determination of Specific Heat
Specific heat capacity of a solid can be found by using the ‘method of mixture’.
Q 20. Define latent heat of vaporization.
Definition
Heat energy required to change unit mass of a liquid completely into gas at its boiling
point without any change in its temperature is called latent heat of vaporization.
Formula
Q
Its formula is H v
m
Unit
Its unit is joule per kilogram (Jkg–1)
LONG QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Q 1. What is specific heat capacity? Derive its formula and describe the importance of
large specific heat capacity.
Specific Heat Capacity
Definition
Specific heat of a substance is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of
one kg mass of that substance through 1k.
Formula
Q
Its formula is C =
mT
Unit
Its SI Unit is Joule per kg per kelvin (Jkg–1 k–1 )
Dependence
The value of specific heat depends upon the nature of material only.
Explanation
Explanation of graph:
Part AB:
On this portion of the curve, the temperature of ice increases from –30oC to 0oC.
Part BC
When the temperature of ice reaches 0 °C the ice water mixture remains atthis
temperature until all the ice melts.
Part CD:
The temperature of the substance gradually increases from 0°C to 100°C; amount of
energy so added is used up in increasing the temperature of water.
Part DE:
At 100 °C water begins to boil and changes into steam. The temperature remains
100 °C until all the water changes into steam.
L = Lo + αLoΔT
L = Lo (1+ αΔT)
Where a is called the coefficient of linear thermal expansion.
Coefficient of linear expansion
Definition
“The fractional change in length of a substance per Kelvin change in temperature is
called coefficient of linear thermal expansion.”
Formula
L
Its formula is α =
Lo T
Unit
Its SI unit is per Kelvin (K–1)
Relation between Coefficient of Linear Expansion and Volume Expansion
The coefficient of linear thermal expansion and volumetric thermal expansion are
related by the equation
β = 3α
The temperature of the mixture containing ice and water will not increase above 0 °C
until all the ice melts. Note the time which the ice takes to melt completely into water
at 0 °C. Continue heating thewater at 0 °C in the beaker. Its temperature will begin to
increase. Note the time which the water in the beaker takes to reach its boiling point at
100 °C from 0oC.
Graph:
Draw the temperature-time graph such as shown in the figure.
Chapter No. 8
Properties of Matter
Problems
Q. 8.1: Temperature of water in a beaker is 50oC. What is its value in Fahrenheit scale?
Given Data:
Temperature of water in oC = 50oC
Temperature of water in oF = ?
Formula:
o
F = 1.8oC + 32
Solution
As we know that
o
F = 1.8oC + 32
Putting the values in above equation:
o
F = (1.8)(50) + 32
o
F = 90 + 32
o
F = 122oF
Result:
The required temperature of water in Fahrenheit Scale is 122oF.
Q. 8.2: Normal human body temperature is 98.0oF. Convert it into Celsius scale and
Kelvin Scale?
Given Data:
Body Temperature in oF = 98.6oF
Body Temperature in oC = ?
Body temperature in k = ?
Formula:
o
F = 1.8oC + 32
Solution
As we know that
o
F = 1.8oC + 32
Putting the values in above equation:
98.6 = 1.8oC + 32
98.6 – 32 = 1.8oC
66.6 = 1.8oC
o
C=
o
C = 37
As we know that
k = oC + 273
Putting value in above equation
k = 37 + 273
k = 310k
Result:
The required normal human body temperature in centigrade scale is 37 oC and
required normal human body temperature in kelvin is 310 k.
Q. 8.3: Calculate the increases in the length of an aluminum bar 2m long when heated
from 0oC to 20oC. If the thermal co-efficient of linear expression of aluminum is
2.5 × 10–5 k–1?
Given Data:
Lo = 2m
To = 0oC
= 0 + 273 = 273k
T = 20oC
= 20 + 273
= 293k
α = 2.5 × 10–5 k–1
To find it:
Solution :
As we know
Result:
The required increase in length in aluminum bar is 0.1cm.
Q. 8.4: A balloon contain 1.2m3 air at 15oC. Find its volume at 40oC. Thermal co-efficient
of volume expression of air is 3.67 ×10–3 k–1?
Given Data:
Vo = 1.2m3
To = 15oC
= 15 + 273 = 288k
T = 40oC
= 40 + 273
= 313k
β = 3.67 × 10–3 k–1
To find it:
V=?
Formula:
V= Vo[1 + β(T – To)]
Solution :
As we know that
V= Vo[1 + B(T – To)]
Putting the values in solution:
V = (1.2)[(1)+(3.67 × 10–3)(313 – 288)
V = (1.2)(1 + 0.09175)
V = 1.3m3
Result:
The required volume of balloon is 1.3m3.
Q. 8.5: How much heat is required to increase the temperature of 0.5kg of water from
10oC to 65oC?
Given Data:
m = 0.5kg
C = 4200J kg–1 k–1
T1 = 10oC = 10 + 273
= 283 k
T2 = 65oC
= 65 + 273
= 338k
To find it:
Q=?
Formula using:
As we know that
Q = (0.5)(4200)(338 – 283)
Q = (0.5)(4200)(55)
Q = 115500 J
Result:
The require heat to increase the temperature is 115500J.
Q. 8.6: A electric heater supplies heat at the rate of 1000 Joule per second. How much
time is required to raise the temperature of 200g of water from 20 oC to 90oC?
Given Data:
m = 200g
= 0.2kg
T1 = 90oC
= 90 + 273
= 363 k
T2 = 20oC
T2 = 20 + 273
T2 = 293k
C = 4200 Jkg–1 k–1
t =?
Formula using:
As we know
Result:
The required time to raise the required temperature is 58.8 Sec.
Q. 8.7: How much ice will melt by 5000 J of heat? Latent heat of fusion of Ice is
336000kg–1?
Given Data:
Qf = 5000J
Hf = 336000JKg–1
m=?
Formula:
Qf = mHf
Putting the values in solution:
As we know that
Qf = mHf
Putting the values in above equation:
5,000 = m(33600)
m = 0.15 kg
m = 0.15 × 1000
m = 150g
Result:
The required mass of the ice is 150g.
Q. 8.8: Find the quantity of heat needed to melt 100g of ice at –10oC? (Note: Sepecific
heat of ice is 2100Jkg–1 k–1. Specific heat of water is 4200Jkg–1 k–1. Latent heat of
fusion of ice is 336000Jkg–1. Spe
Given Data:
m = 100g
m = 0.1kg
T1 = -10 oC
= -10 + 273
= 263k
T2 = 0 oC
= 0 + 273
= 273
T3 = 10oc
= 10 + 273
= 283k
Hf = 336000Jkg–1
Cice= 2100Jkg–1 k–1
Cwater = 4200 Jkg–1 k–1
Formula:
Hence,
Total heat = Q1 + Q2 + Q3
Total heat = 2100 + 33600 + 4200
Total heat = 39900J
Result:
Q. 8.9: How much heat is required to change 100g of water at 100oC into steam?
Given Data:
m = 100g
m=
m = 0.1kg
6 –1
Hv = 2.26 × 10 Jkg
Q=?
Formula:
Q = mHv
Putting the values in solution:
As we know that
Q = mHv
Putting the values in above
6
Q = 0.1(2.26× 10 )
5
Q = 2.26 × 10 J
Result:
5
The required heart is 2.26 × 10 J.
Q. 8.10: Find the temperature of water after passing 5g of steam at 100C through 500g
of water at 10oC? (Note: Specific heat of water is 4200Jkg–1 k–1 latent
vaporization of water is 2.26 × 106 Jkg–1 ?
Given Data:
Mass of Steam (m1) = 5g
=
= 0.005kg
Mass of Water (m2) = 500g
=
= 0. 5kg
Temperature of Steam (T1) = 100oC
= 100 + 273
= 373k
Temperature of Steam (T2) = 10oC
= 10 + 273
= 283k
Specific heat of water (C) = 4200Jkg – 1
Latent heat of vaporization (Hv) = 2.26 × 106Jkg–1 = 10
Final temperature of mix (T) = ?
Formula:
QV = mHV
Solution:
= 2100 × (T – 283)
= 2100T – 594300
Putting the “Heat lost” and “Heat Gained in equation (1)
11300 + 7833 – 21T = 2100T – 594300
11300 + 7833 + 594300 = 2100T + 21T
613433 = 2121T
T=
T = 289.2k
T = 289.2 – 273
= 16.2oC
Result:
The required temperature is 16.2oC.
Transfer of Heat
Q1: Tick the correct options.
1. Heat can be transmitted from one object to the other by:
(a) Convection (b) Radiation
(c) Conduction (d) All of these
2. The process in which heat is transmitted from one body to another by the interaction.
(a) Convection (b) Radiation
(c) Conduction (d) Both a and c
3. Heat from one end of a metal rod reaches to the other by the process of:
(a) Convection (b) Radiation
(c) Conduction (d) Both a and c
4. If heat Q flow in time ‘t’ through some metals, then rate of flow of heat is defined as:
(a) Flow of heat = (b) Flow of heat =
(c) Flow of heat (d) Flow of heat = Qt
5. The mathematical formula of thermal conductivity is:
(a) (b)
( ) ( )
(c) ( )
(d) ( )
6. The SI unit of thermal conductivity is:
(a) WmK-1 (b) Wm-1K
(c) Wm-1k-1 (d) WmK
7. Which one is a good conductor?
(a) Cotton (b) Air
(c) Wool (d) Iron
8. Transfer of heat by the actual movement of molecules from one place to another is called:
(a) Convection (b) Radiation
(c) Conduction (d) waves
9. In large building , central heating system works on the principle of:
(a) Convection (b) Radiation
(c) Conduction (d) All of these
10. The birds stretch out their wings and circle in the rising currents of hot air called.
(a) Convection (b) Radiation
(c) Conduction (d) Thermals
11. All bodies absorb or emit energy by.
(a) Convection (b) Radiation
(c) Conduction (d) Thermals
12. Which surface is best reflector of heat?
(a) Dull black surface (b) Coloured surface
(c) White surface (d) Shining silvered surface
Unit # 9
Transfer of Heat
Q1: Tick the correct options.
1. Transfer of heat takes place by:
(a) two methods (b) Three methods
(c) Four methods (d) Many methods
2. Heat can be transmitted from one object to the other by:
(a) Convection (b) Radiation
(c) Conduction (d) All of these
3. The process in which heat is transmitted form one body to another by the interaction of atoms and the
movement of free electron is known as:
(a) radiation (b) conduction
(c) convection (d) Both a and C
4. Heat from one end of a metal rod reaches to the other by the process of:
(a) radiation (b) conduction
(c) convection (d) Both a and C
5. The mathematical formula of thermal conductivity is:
(a) ( )
(b) ( )
(c) (d)
( ) ( )
SHORT QUESTIONS
Q 1. What do you mean by transfer of heat? Write its two properties?
Transfer of Heat
The flow of heat energy from hot body to cold body when both bodies are in thermal
contact with each other is called transfer of heat.
Properties
Transfer of heat is a natural process
It continues all the time as long as the bodies in thermal contact are at different
temperature.
Q 3. Define conduction.
Conduction
The mode of transfer of heat by vibrating atoms and free electrons in solids from hot
to cold parts of a body is called conduction of heat.
Good conductors are used when quick transfer of heat is required through a
body.
Cookers, cooking plates, boiler, radiators and condensers of refrigerators, etc.
are made of metals such as aluminum and copper for the better conduction.
Metal boxes are used for making ice, ice cream, etc.
Sauce pans are made of metal for quick heat transfer.
Q 1. Define conduction of heat. Explain the process of conduction of heat in the light
of kinetic molecular model of matter.
Ans Definition
The mode of transfer of heat by vibrating atoms and free electrons in solids from hot
to cold parts of a body is called conduction of heat.
Mechanism/Process
two walls separated by an air space and double glaze: windows keep the houses
warm in winter and cool in summer.
Some of the non-conductors are used for laggings to insulate water pipes, hot
water cylinders, ovens, refrigerators, walls and roofs of houses.
Woolen cloth is used to make warm winter clothes.
Feathers give good thermal insulation especially when fluffed up.
Factors effecting
It is observed that the rate at which heat flow through a solid object depends upon
various factors. These are
Cross sectional area of the solid
Length of the solid
Temperature different between ends
Derivation
Consider a solid block as shown in figure. One of its two opposite faces each to cross
sectional area “A” is heated to a temperature “T1” Heat “Q” flows along its length “L”
to opposite face at temperature T2 in ‘t’ seconds.
Cross – Sectional area of the solid
Larger cross sectional Area
A of solid contains larger number of molecules and free electrons on each layer
parallel to its cross sectional area and hence greater will be the rate of flow of heat
through the solid.
Q
A ………….. (1)
t
Length of the solid
Larger is the length between the hot and cold ends o the solid, more time it will take to
conduct heat to the colder end and smaller will be the rate of flow of heat.
Q 1
………….. (2)
t L
Temperature difference between ends
Greater is the temperature difference T1 – T2 between hot and cold faces of the solids,
greater will be rate of low of heat. Thus
Q
T1 T2 ………….. (3)
t
Combining equation (1) (2) and (3)
Q A(T1 T2 )
t L
Q kA(T1 T2 )
t L
Here k is the proportionality constant called thermal conductivity of solid.
Thermal conductivity
The rate of flow of heat across the opposite faces of a meter cube of substance
maintained at a temperature difference of one kelvin is called the thermal conductivity
of that substance.
Formula:
Q L
Its formula is k
t A(T1 T2 )
Unit
SI unit of thermal conductivity is Wm–1 k–1 .
Dependences
Thermal conductivity of substances only depends upon the nature of material.
Significance
The value of thermal conductivity differentiates between conductors, if the value of
thermal conductivity is greater than the material is good conductor and vice versa.
Examples
Convection process can be explained by an example suppose a part of a liquid or a gas
rises up above the heated area.
A liquid or a gas becomes lighter (less dense) as it expands aim heating. Hot
liquid or gas rises up above the heated area.
The cooler liquid or gas from the surroundings fills the place which in turns is
heated up. In this way, all the fluid is heated up.
Experiment
To show that the transfer of heat in liquids is done only due to convection process,
following experiment is performed.
Procedure
Take a beaker and fill two third of it with water.
Heat the beaker by keeping a burner below it.
Drop two or three crystals of potassium permanganate in the water.
Observation
It will be seen that coloured streaks of water formed by the crystals move upward
above the flame and then move downwards from sideways as shown in figure. These
coloured streaks show the path of currents in the liquid.
Reason
When the water at the bottom of the beaker gets hot, it expands, becomes lighter and
rises up. While the cold but denser water moves downward to take its place.
Conclusion
In the above experiment the coloured streaks shows hat transfer of heat in the liquid is
by the actual movement of molecules or convection process.
Q 4. What are convection currents? How convection currents are produced in air?
Give some uses of convection currents.
Convection Currents
Definition
The path flow or setup which is produced to transfer the heat by actual movement of
molecules from hot place to a cold place due to the difference in densities of air at
various parts in atmosphere is known as convection current.
Production
When a gas or a liquid is heated, the hot (less dense) gas or a liquid molecules rise up
and the cold (more dense) gas or a liquid molecule from the surrounding come to fill
the empty space. The colder and hotter liquid or a gas molecules move up and down
due to supplying heat continuously and convection current are set up. These
convection currents are produced due to the differences in densities of a gas or a iquid
at various parts in the atmosphere or the container.
Q 5. Define radiation. On what factors the rate of radiation depends upon? Explain
all the factors in detail.
Our sun is the major source of heat energy. Heat energy reaches the earth it reaches us
neither by conduction nor by convection, because the space between the sun and the
earth’s atmosphere is empty. There is a third mode called radiation by which heat
travels from one place to another. It is through radiation that heat reaches us from the
sun.
Definition
Radiation is the mode of transfer of heat from one place to another in the form of
waves called electromagnetic waves.
Factors effecting on radiation
Radiations are emitted by all bodies. The rate at which radiations are emitted from a
body depends upon various factors. Some of these are
Colour and Texture of the surface
Surface Temperature
Surface Area
Explanation
Colour and Texture of the Surface
The rate at which various surface absorb heat also depends upon the nature of those
surfaces.
Experiment
Take two surfaces one is dull black and the other is silver polished. Place a burning
candle at the middle of the two surfaces. We will notice that dull black surface is a
good absorber of heat as its temperature rises rapidly. A polished surface is poor
absorber of heat atits temperature rises very slowly.
Observations
IK observations made from the set up shown in the pre are shown in the table given
below.
It is also found that the transfer of heat by radiation is also affected by the surface area
of the body emitting or absorbing heat. Larger is the area, greater will be the transfer
of heat. It is due to this reason that larger numbers of slots are made in radiators to
increase their surface area.
Q 7. What is a green house? How does the temperature in a green house can be
maintained?
Green House
Green house is a house formed by the glass and transparent polythene sheets. It is used
for the better growth of some plants.
Working of Green House
Light from the sun contains thermal
radiations (infrared) of long wavelengths
as well as light and ultraviolet radiations
of short wavelengths. Glass and
transparent polythene sheets allow
radiations of short wavelength to pass
through easily but not long wavelengths
of thermal radiations. Thus, a greenhouse
becomes a heat trap. Radiations from the
sun pass easily through glass and warms up the objects in the green house. These
objects and plants give out radiation of much longer wavelengths. Glass and
transparent polythene sheet do not allow them to escape out easily and are reflected
back in the greenhouse. This maintains the inside temperature of the green house.
Greenhouse effect promises better growth of some plants.
Chapter No. 9
“Transfer of Heat”
PROBLEMS
Q. 9.1: The concrete roof of a house of thickness 20 cm has an area 200 m2. The
Temperature inside the house is 15oC and outside is 35oC. Find the rate at which
thermal energy will be conducted through the roof. The value of the “K” for
concrete is 0.65wm–1 k–1 ?
Given Data:
L = 20 cm
= 20/100m
= 0.2m
A = 200m2
T1 = 35oC
= 35 + 273
= 308k
T2 = 15oC
= 15 + 273
= 288k
K = 0.65wm–1 k–1
Formula:
Solution:
As we know that
Result:
The rate at which thermal energy will be conducted through the roof is 13000JSec –1.
Q. 9.2: How much heat is lost in an hour through a glass window measuring 2.0m by
2.5m when inside temperature is 25oC and that of outside is 5oC, the thickness of
glass is 0.8cm and the value of “K” for the glass is 0.8wm –1 k–1 ?
Given Data:
t = 1hr
= 60 × 60 sec
= 3600 sec
A=l×b
= 2.0 × 2.5
= 5m2
T1 = 25oC
= 25 + 273
= 298 k
T2 = 5oC
= 5 + 273
= 278
L = 0.8 cm
=
= 0.08 m
k = 0. 8wm–1 k–1
Q=?
Formula:
Formula using:
Q = 36000000
Q = 3.6 × 107J
Result:
7
3.6 × 10 J heat will be lost.