1.

Two non-collinear parallel forces acting in opposite direction constitute a

(i) resultant couple (ii) moment
(iii) couple (iv) moment of couple
2. Two forces are acting at an angle of 120°. The bigger force is 40N and the resultant is
perpendicular to the smaller one. The smaller force is
(i) 10 N (ii) 20 N
(iii) 30 N (iv) None of these
Answer:
Let θ ( = 120°) be the angle between the two vectors P and Q.
|R|² = |P|² +  |Q|² + 2|P||Q|Cosθ
∴ |R|² = P² + Q² + 2PQ × -1/2
∴ R² = P² + Q² - PQ
Also, Let Resultant makes an angle α ( = 90) with smaller one.
Then,
Q = -PCosθ
∴ Q = -PCos120
∴ Q = -P × - 1/2
∴ Q = P/2
∴ Q = 40/2    [Since, P = 40].
∴ Q = 20 N.
3. For a system of coplanar forces to be in equilibrium
(i) The resultant force must vanish alone is sufficient
(ii) The resultant couple must vanish alone is sufficient.
(iii) Both resultant force and resultant couple must vanish
(iv)The condition mentioned at (a) , (b) and (c) are not relevant.
Ans: (iii) Both resultant force and resultant couple must vanish

4. The angle which an inclined surface makes with the horizontal when a body placed on it is
on the point of moving down, is called
(i) angle of friction
(ii) angle of repose
(iii) angle of inclination
(iv) none of these. Ans (ii)

5. Moment of inertia of a triangular section of base (b) and height (h) about an axis passing through
its Centroid and parallel to the base, is
(i) bh3/4
(ii) bh3/12
(iii) bh3/8
3
(iv)bh /36
Ans: (iv) bh3/36
6. Resultant of two equal forces is equal to either of them. The angle between the forces is:
 (i) 0° (ii) 60° (iii) 90° (iv ) 120°
Solution: (d) 120°
𝑅 = √(𝑃2 + 𝑄2 + 2𝑃𝑄 cos 𝜃)
Given that, P = Q = R
⇒ 𝑃2 = 𝑃2 + 𝑃2 + 2𝑃 X 𝑃 X cos 𝜃

Cos 𝜃= - 1/2
⇒ θ = 120°
7. A framed structure is perfect if it contains members equal to
(i) 2n-3 (ii) n - l
(iii) 2n - l (iv) 3n - 2 . where n = number of joints in a frame
Ans: (i)
8. The coefficient of friction depends on
(i) area of contact (ii)shape of surfaces
(iii) strength of surfaces (iv) nature of surface
Ans : (iv)
9. If a ladder weighing 250N is placed against a smooth vertical wall having coefficient of friction
between it and floor is 0.3, then what is the maximum force of friction available at the point of
contact between the ladder and the floor
(i) 75 N (ii) 50 N
(iii) 35 N (iv) 25 N Ans: (i)
Solution
F=μR=0.3×250=75 N
10. The centroid of a semi-circular area of radius R lies at a distance of from its base.
a. 3R/4π
b. 3R/8 π
c. 4R/3π
d. 2R/ π
Ans: (c) 4R/3π

11. A ball weighing 500 gm is thrown vertically upwards with a velocity of 980 cm/s. The time that
the ball will take to return to earth would be:
(i) 1 second (ii) 2 seconds
(iii) 3 seconds (iv) 4 seconds Ans (ii)
Explanation:
v = u + at
0 = 9.8 + (-9.8)t
t = 1 sec
total time = 2X1 = 2 sec

12. The M.I. of hollow circular section about a central axis perpendicular to section as
compared to its M.I. about horizontal axis is
(i) same (ii) double
(iii) half (iv) four times
Ans: (ii)
13. Which one of the following statements is not true about the motion of a projectile?
I. The time of flight of a projectile is proportional to the speed with which it is projected at a given
angle of projection
II. The horizontal range of a projectile is proportional to the square root of the speed with which it is
projected
III. For a given speed of projection, the angle of projection for maximum range is 45°
IV. At maximum height, the acceleration due to gravity is perpendicular to the velocity of the
projectile
Ans : (ii)

14. A person standing on a moving elevator feels 20 % heavier than when at rest. The elevator is
accelerating upward at
(i) 2 m/s2 (ii)1 2 m/s2
(iii) 3 m/s2 (iv) 6 m/s2
Ans: (i)
15. The angular momentum of a system is conserved if there
(i) are no forces present (ii) are no magnetic forces present
(iii) is no net force on the system (iv) are no torques present
dt/dL=τext
When τext=0, dtdL=0 ⇒L=constant i.e L is conserved.
16. A ball is dropped from a height of 2.25 m on a smooth floor and it rises to a height of 1 m
after the first bounce. The co-efficient of restitution between the ball and the floor is
__________.
(i) 0.57 (ii) 0.44
(iii) 0.33 (iv) 0.67
17. For a projectile, the maximum horizontal range R m and the maximum height H attained
during the course of flight conform to the identity
(i) Rm = H (ii) Rm = 2H
 (iii) Rm = 3H (iv) Rm = 4H

18. A ball is dropped from a height h. If the coefficient of restitution be e, then to what height will it
rise after 1st bounce from the ground
(i) eh/2
(ii) 2eh
(iii) eh2
2
(iv)𝑒 ℎ

19. A 5kg weight suspended vertically by a spring vibrates with an amplitude of 7.5 cm and a
frequency of 60 oscillations per minute. What is the spring constant K:
(a) 0.2 kg/cm (b)0.55 kg/cm (c)0.667 kg/cm (d) 1.25 kg/cm

Solution: (d) 12.5 m/s

𝑚1𝑢1 + 𝑚2𝑢2 = (𝑚1 + 𝑚2)

(60000 × 15) + (12000 × 0) = (60000 + 12000) 𝑣

So v = 12.5 m/s
20. The force that cancels the effect of the force system acting on a body is known as
(i) Resultant (ii) Equilibrant
(iii) Balancing Force (iv) Neutral Force Ans: (ii)
21. The free body diagram of a body shows the body
(i) with its surroundings and external forces acting on it.
(ii) isolated from all external effects.
(iii) isolated from its surroundings.
(iv)isolated from its surroundings and all external actions acting upon it.
Solution: (d)
This is as per definition of free body diagram.
22. A body of weight Q is placed on an inclined rough plane. The inclination of the plane with
the horizontal is less than the angle of friction. The body will
(i) Be in motion (ii) be in equilibrium
(iii) move downwards (iv) move upwards Ans (ii)
23. The algebraic sum of moments of two parallel forces with respect to any moment centre in
their plane of action is equal to the moment of their resultant with respect to the same
moment centre. This statement is known as
(i) Superposition Theorem (ii) Theorem of Transmissibility
 (iii) Varignon’s Theorem (iv) None of these Ans : (iii)
24. A structure is said to be statically indeterminate when:
(i) it is not properly supported.
(ii) the members are slender and are likely to collapse under loads.
(iii) the number of members in it is less than that required for a perfect frame.
(iv)the equations of static equilibrium are not sufficient to determine the reaction at supports
and other forces.
Solution: (iv)
When the number of unknown forces are more than the number of equations of equilibrium, there is no
way to determine their magnitudes definitely and the problem is said to be statically indeterminate.
25. In the method of sections for analysis of a plane truss,
(i) The section can be cut through any set of members.
(ii) The section should only cut three bars, since only three unknowns can be determined from
three equations of equilibrium.
(iii) The section should only cut two bars, since only two unknowns can be determined from three
equations of equilibrium.
(iv) None of these Ans : (ii)
26. The centroid of a semi-circular area of radius R lies at a distance of __________ from its base.
(i) 3R/4π
(ii) 3R/8 π
(iii) 4R/3π
(iv)2R/ π
Ans: (iii) 4R/3π
27. When a net force act on a body, it produces acceleration in the body in the direction of the
net force which is directly proportional to the net force acting on the body and inversely
proportional to its mass. This statement is called
(i) newton's 2nd law of motion (ii) newton's 1st law of motion
(iii) newton's 3rd law of motion (iv) None of these
Ans (I)
28. A body of mass 10 kg is moving with the velocity of 15 m/s. The force required to stop it in 3
seconds should be :
(i) 50N (ii) 100N
(iii) 75N (iv) 170N
F=ma
V= u +at
15= 0 +ax3
a = 5 m/s2
F= 10X5 = 50N
29. A bullet of mass 30g is fired from a gun with a muzzle velocity 90m/s. If its mass is 5 kg then the
recoil of the gun will be
 (i) -0.34m/s (ii) 0.54m/s
(iii) -0.54m/s (iv) 0.34m/s

Given A bullet mass 30 g is fired from a gun of mass 4kg. The muzzle speed of the bullet is 90 m/s. We
need to find the recoil speed of the gun.
Let mass of bullet be m = 30 g = 0.03 kg
   Mass of the gun be M = 5 kg
  Speed of the bullet or velocity = v =90 m /s
Initial momentum of the bullet and gun is 0
Final momentum = momentum of gun + momentum of bullet
 We know conservation of linear momentum is given by
         M V  + m v = 0
          V = - (m v) / M
         V = - (0.03 x 90) / 5
         V = - 0.54 m/s
The recoil speed of the gun is – 0.54 m / s
30. A bomb of 12 kg explodes into two pieces of masses 4 kg and 8 kg. The velocity of 8kg mass is 6
m/sec. The kinetic energy of the other mass is
(i) 48 J (ii) 32 J
(iii) 24 J (iv) 288 J Ans (iv)
Solution

As the initial momentum of bomb was zero, therefore after explosion two parts should possess
numerically equal momentum
vA vB
4kg 8kg
A B

i.e. m A v A=mB v B  4×v A=8×6  v A =12 m/s

1
m v2
 Kinetic energy of other mass A, = 2 A A
1
×4×(12 )2
= 2 = 288 J.

31. A brick of mass 100g is attached to a rope 1m long. The brick is rotating in a circle with
5m/s speed. The tension in rope will be :
(i) 3N (ii) 2.5N
(iii) 4N (iv) 1.5N Ans (II)
Centripetal force developed due to tension Fc=T
v2 25
Fc =m = 0.1 = 2.5N
r 1
T= 2.5 N
32. A ball of mass m moving at a speed of v collides with another ball of mass 3kg at rest. The
lighter ball comes to rest after the collision. The coefficient of restitution is
(i) ½ (ii) 1/3
(iii) 2/3 (iv) None of these

Solution

Coefficient of restitution=e= Relative velocity of separation after collison(RVOS)/Relative

velocity of approach before collision(RVOA);
velocity of mass m before collision=v
velocity of mass 3kg  before collision=0
velocity of mass m after collision=0
Let velocity of mass 3m after collision=v';
From conservation of momentum,
mv+3m×0=m×0+3mv′;
v
v’=
3
RVOS v /3
e= = =1/3
RVOA 3

33. If the sum of all the forces acting on a body is zero, then the body may be in equilibrium
provided the forces are
(i) Concurrent (ii) Parallel
(iii) Like parallel (iv) Unlike parallel Ans (iv)
34. The Lami’s Theorem is applicable only for
(i) Coplanar forces (ii) Concurrent forces
(iii) Coplanar and concurrent forces (iv) Any type of forces Ans (iii)
35. If three concurrent coplanar forces are represented by three sides of a triangle taken in
order, select the condition that is satisfied.
(i) The magnitude of the resultant is zero.
(ii) The third side taken in the same order is the resultant of the other two forces.
(iii) The magnitude of the resultant is maximum.
(v) No conclusions can be drawn.
Ans : (i)
36. Find the magnitude of two unlike parallel forces P & Q acting at a distance 2m apart. Which is
equivalent to a force of 600 N acting at a distance of 600 mm?
(i) 600 N
(ii) 360 N
(iii) 300 N
(iv)1 N
Ans.: (ii) Explanation :
P=Q=P
P X 1 = 600 X 0.6
= 360 N
P = 360 N

37. The moment of a force about any point is geometrically equal to ____ area of triangle where base
represents the force and height represents the perpendicular distance.
(i) Half
(ii) Twice
(iii) Same
(iv)thrice
Ans.: (ii)
Explanation : Moment = F Xd = Fd
(∆ACB) =1/2 AB X CD
38. Two like parallel forces 38 N and 86 N are acting at a distance of 6cm. What is the Resultant and
Position?
(i) 416 N, 1.24 cm from Q
(ii) 124 N, 4.16 cm from Q
(iii) 124 N, 4.16 cm from P
(iv)416 N, 1.24 cm from P
Ans.: (iii)

39. Two forces act an angle of 1300. If the greater force is 60 N and their resultant is perpendicular to
the smaller force, the smaller force is _______.
(i) 0 N
(ii) 38.57N
(iii) 300 N
(iv)25 N.
Ans.: (ii)
 40. The moment of inertia of an area is always least with respect to:
(i) centroidal axis
(ii) vertical axis
(iii) radius of gyration
(iv)depends upon configuration of area
Solution: (i) centroidal axis
By parallel axis theorem,
𝐼 = 𝐼G + 𝐴ℎ2
Where, h = distance between the given axis and the centroidal axis parallel to the given axis.
The above equation gives the minimum value of I when, h = 0, i.e. when the axis is the centroidal axis or
the axis passing through the centroid.

41. A block resting on an inclined plane begins to slide down the plane when the angle of inclination
is gradually increased to 30 degree. Then the coefficient of friction between the block and plane
is:
(a) 0.50
(b) 0.578
(c) 0.72
(d) 0.866
Ans: (b) 0.578

µ = tanα = tan 30 = 0.578

42. The necessary condition for equilibrium of a particle subjected to coplanar concurrent
forces is
(i) ΣFx=0 (ii) Σ Fy =0
(iii) Σ Fx and Σ Fy =0 (iv) None
43. The force of friction developed between two surfaces in contact is independent of
(i) Roughness of surface (ii) Area of contact between the surfaces
(iii) Reaction of surface (iv) Force which tends to cause the motion
44. In the equation of virtual work, following force is neglected
(i) Reaction of any smooth surface with which the body is in contact.
(ii) Reaction of a rough surface on a body which rolls on it without slipping
(iii) Reaction at a point or axis around which the body is constrained to turn
(iv) All of the above
45. The CG of a plane lamina will not be at its geometrical centre if it is a
(i) circle (ii) square
(iii) rectangle (iv) right angled Triangle
Solution: (d)
For a circle, square or rectangle of plane lamina, the geometrical centre and CG are same, but, the
centroid of a right angled triangle is the point of intersection of three medians, drawn from the vertices of
the triangle to the midpoint of the opposite sides.
46. Zero angle of friction implies that:
(i) Friction force is infinite
(ii) Friction force is zero
(iii) Friction force acts normal to the plane
(iv)Friction force acts along the direction of motion.
Solution: (b)
𝐴𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐹𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛,  = 0
⇒ 𝐶𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝐹𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝜇 = tan  = 0
⇒ 𝑀𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐹𝑜𝑟𝑐𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐹𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝐹 = 𝜇𝑁 = 0 × 𝑁 = 0
47. A body of weight W is required to move up on rough inclined plane whose angle of
inclination with the horizontal is α. The effort applied parallel to the plane is given by(where
μ = tanφ = Coefficient of friction between the plane and the body.)
(i) P = W (sinα + μcosα) (ii) P = W tanα
(iii) P = W tan(α + φ) (iv) P = W (cosα + μsinα)
48. The rate of change of momentum is directly proportional to the impressed force, and takes
place in the same direction in which the force acts. This statement is known as
(i) Newton’s first law of motion (ii) Newton’s second law of motion
(iii) Newton’s third law of motion (iv) None of these
49. The rate of change of velocity and the rate of change of momentum of a moving body respectively
are
(i) acceleration and impulse
(ii) acceleration and force
(iii) displacement and force
(iv) force and displacement
50. The blocks 1 and 2 having a weight of 1 kg each and velocities of 10 m/s and 4 m/s undergo a
perfect inelastic collision.The final velocity of the blocks is
(i) 7 m/s (ii) 6 m/s
(iii) 3 m/s (iv) 4 m/s
51. A stone is projected horizontally from a cliff at 10 m/s and lands on the ground below at 20 m
from the base of the cliff. Find the height ‘h’ of the cliff. Use g = 10 m/s2.
(i) 18 m (ii) 20 m
(iii) 22 m (iv) 24 m
52. Moment of inertia of a triangular section of base (b) and height (h) about an axis passing
through its Centroid and parallel to the base, is
(a) bh3/4
 (b) bh3/12
(c) bh3/8
(d) bh3/36

Ans: (d) bh3/36

53. To design the trusses which of the following rules is followed?
(i) All the loads are applied by the use of cables
(i) The loads are applied at the joints
(ii) All the loads are not applied at the joint
(iii) The loads are not applied at all to the joints
Answer: (ii)
Explanation: The set of rules which are used to design the trusses are having various rules. To them, one
is that the loads are applied at the joints. This is done with the neglecting of the weight of the trusses
section.
54. Which of the following is not true for the method of joints?
(i) Equilibrium of joints is considered in method of joints
(i) Number of equilibrium equations are 2 for method of joints
(ii) Method of joints can be used to solve for up to 3 unknowns at a joint
(iii) Forces in prior member are to be calculated first, for calculating internal forces in any
chosen member

Answer: (iii)
Explanation: Method of joints can be used to solve for up to 2 unknowns at a joint as we have only 2
equilibrium equations.

55. A bullet moving with a speed of 450 m/s penetrates 10 cm into a fixed wooden block. The average
force exerted by the wooden block on the bullet is 20.25 kN. Then mass of the bullet is
(i) 0.015 kg (ii) 0.018 kg
(iii) 0.02 kg (v) 0.026 kg
56. A particle executes simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of 3 cm and time period of 6
seconds. Its maximum velocity in cm/s will be:
(i) π/2
(ii) π
(iii) 2π
(iv)3π
Solution: (b) π
2 2
𝑉max = 𝜔𝑟 = r = 3
T 6
= cm/s

57. A particle covers equal distances around a circular path in equal intervals of time. Which of
the following parameters connected with the motion of particle remains constant with time?
(i) Displacement
(ii) speed
(iii) velocity
(iv)acceleration
Ans: (ii) Speed
If the particle covers equal distance in equal interval of time, it has constant speed.
Hence correct option is (b) (Ans)
58. The range of projectile on a downward inclined plane is __________ the range on upward
inclined plane for the same velocity of projection and angle of projection.
(i) Less than (ii) more than
(iii) equal to (iv) cannot be predicted
59. Two balls of equal mass and of perfectly elastic material are lying on the floor. One of the
ball with velocity v is made to struck the second ball. Both the balls after impact will move
with a velocity
(i) v (ii) v/2
(iii) v/4 (iv) v/8
60. Work done is said to be zero, when
(i) some force acts on a body, but displacement is zero
(ii) no force acts on a body but some displacement takes place
(iii) either (a) or (b)
(iv) none of the above
61. A block of mass m initially at rest is dropped from a height h on to a spring of force constant k. the
maximum compression in the spring is x then
1
mgh= kx 2
(a) 2 h

1
mg(h+ x )= kx 2
(b) 2
1
mgh= k ( x +h )2
(c) 2
1
mg(h+x )= k ( x+h)2
(d) 2
Ans : (ii)
Solution
Change in gravitational potential energy
= Elastic potential energy stored in compressed spring
1
⇒mg(h+ x )= kx 2
2

62. Newton’s law of Collision of elastic bodies states that when two moving bodies collide each
other, their velocity of separation
i. is directly proportional to their velocity of approach
ii. is inversely proportional to their velocity of approach
iii. is equal to the sum of their velocities of approach.
iv. bears a constant ratio to their velocity of approach
 63. If the horizontal range of a projectile is R, when the angle of projection is 30°, then the value of
another angle of projection for the same range is:
(i) 45°
(ii) 30°
(iii) 50°
(iv)60°
Solution: (iv) 60°
Range is same for two angles α and (90 - α)

64. A body of mass m1 moving with a velocity 3 ms–1 collides with another body at rest of mass
m2 . After collision the velocities of the two bodies are 2 ms–1 and 5ms–1 respectively along the

direction of motion of m1 The ratio m1 /m2 is

5
(i) 12 (ii) 5
1 12
(iii) 5 (iv) 5 Ans: (ii)

Solution
u2=0 v1 v2
u1 m1 m2
m1 m2
After collision
Before collision

If target is at rest then final velocity of bodies are

m 1 −m 2 2 m 1 u1
v 1=
( )u
m1 + m 2 1
…(i) and
v 2=
m 1 +m2 …(ii)
v 1 m 1−m2 2 m1
= = =5
From (i) and (ii) v2 2 m1
 5 m2

65. Change in momentum from lowest point to highest point of projectile is:
(i) zero
(ii) mu
(iii) mu sinα
(iv)2mu
Solution: (iii) mu sinα
The horizontal component of velocity remains the same throughout its motion.
So the change in momentum along x-axis is zero.
But along vertical direction the initial momentum is musinα,
The final velocity at the highest point along vertical is zero.
So the change in momentum is musinα
66. An aeroplane is flying horizontally with a velocity of 600 km/h at a height of 1960 m. When it
is vertically at a point A on the ground, a bomb is released from it. The bomb strikes the
ground at point B. The distance AB is

(i) 1200 m
(ii) 0.33 km
(iii) 3.33 km
 (iv) 33 km

The veloctity with which the bobm is relesased is 60km/hr (Horizontal)

Vertical intial velocity =0
Distance x= ut+1/2 at2 but a=0
2h
x=u
√
x=3.3km
g
= 3.3X103m

67. A sphere is suspended by a thread of length l . What minimum horizontal velocity has to
be imparted the ball for it to reach the height of the suspension
(i) gl (ii) 2gl
(iii) √ gl (iv) √ 2gl Ans : iv

Kinetic energy given to a sphere at lowest point = potential energy at the height of
suspension
P.E. = mgl
1 2
mv =mgl
 2 l

 v=√ 2 gl 1 2
K . E  mv
68. A rubber ball is dropped from a height of 5 m on a planet where the acceleration due to gravity is
2

not known. On bouncing, it rises to 1.8 m. The ball loses its velocity on bouncing by a factor of

(i) 16/25 (ii) 2/5

(iii) 3/5 (iv) 9/25 Ans : (iii)
Solution
h2
If ball falls from height h1 and bounces back up to height h2 then
e=
√ h1

h1
v1 h2

v2

Similarly if the velocity of ball before and after collision are v1 and v2 respectively then
v2
e=
v1
v2 h2
So v1
=
√ √ √
h1
=
1. 8
5
=
9 3
=
25 5

69. A 50 g bullet moving with velocity 10 m/s strikes a block of mass 950 g at rest and gets embedded
in it. The loss in kinetic energy will be
(i) 100% (ii) 95%
(iii) 5% (iv) 50% Ans (ii)
 Solution
mB vB
M

1
mB v 2B
Initial K.E. of system = K.E. of the bullet = 2
By the law of conservation of linear momentum
mB v B +0=msys .×v sys .
mB v B 50×10
v sys .= = =0. 5 m/s
 msys . 50+ 950
1 1
m v2 − m v2
2 B B 2 sys . sys .
1
m v2
Fractional loss in K.E. = 2 B B
−3
By substituting mB=50×10 kg , v B =10 m/s
msys .=1kg, v s =0.5 m/s we get
95
Fractional loss = 100  Percentage loss = 95%

70. When a ceiling fan is switched off its angular velocity reduces to 50% while it makes 36 rotations.
How many more rotation will it make before coming to rest (Assume uniform angular retardation)

(i) 18 (ii) 12
(iii) 36 (iv)48
Solution
2 2
By using equation ω =ω 0 −2 αθ
ω0 2 2 2

( )
2
=ω 0−2 α (2 πn )

α=
3 ω0
4 4 π×36 , (n = 36) ..(i)
Now let fan completes total n revolution from the starting to come to rest
2
ω0
0=ω20 −2 α (2 π n' ) n' =
 4 απ
substituting the value of  from equation (i)
2
ω 4×4 π×36
n= 0
'
=48
4π 3 ω 20 revolution
o
71. Two bodies are projected with the same velocity. If one is projected at an angle of 30 and the
o
other at an angle of 60 to the horizontal, the ratio of the maximum heights reached is
(i) 3 : 1 (ii) 1 : 3
(iii)1 : 2 (iv) 2:1 Ans : (ii)
Solution
2
u sin θ
2 H 1 sin2 θ1 sin 2 30° 1/4 1
H= = = 2 =
As 2g  H 2 sin θ2 sin 60 = 3/4 3
72. The rate of change of angular momentum is equal to
(i)force
(ii) torque
(iii) linear momentum
(iv) impulse
Ans: (b) torque
73. A 5kg weight suspended vertically by a spring vibrates with an amplitude of 7.5 cm and a
frequency of 60 oscillations per minute. What is the spring constant K:
(i) 0.2 kg/cm
(ii) 0.55 kg/cm
(iii) 0.667 kg/cm
(iv) 1.25 kg/cm

Solution: (i) 0.2 kg/cm

m = 5 kg
Amplitude = 7.5 cm
f = 60 oscillations per min. = 1oscillation per sec
1 k
f=
2π m√
1 k
f=
2π 5 √
k= 0.2kg/cm

74. A ball is dropped from height 10 m. Ball is embedded in sand 1 m and stops, then
(a) Only momentum remains conserved
(b) Only kinetic energy remains conserved
(c) Both momentum and K.E. are conserved
(d) Neither K.E. nor momentum is conserved
Ans: (i)

75. A particle falls from a height h upon a fixed horizontal plane and rebounds. If e is the coefficient
of restitution, the total distance travelled before rebounding has stopped is

1+e 2 1−e2
(a)
h
( ) 1−e2 (b)
h
( )
1+e 2

h 1−e2 h 1+ e2
(c)
( )
2 1+ e2 (d)
( )
2 1−e2

Ans (i)
Solution

h
h1 h2 h3

Particle falls from height h then formula for height covered by it in nth rebound is given by
hn =he 2 n
where e = coefficient of restitution, n = No. of rebound
Total distance travelled by particle before rebounding has stopped
H=h+ 2h 1 +2 h2 +2 h3 +2 hn +. .. . .. ..
=h+ 2he 2 +2 he 4 +2he 6 +2 he 8 +. .. . .. .. .
 2 4 6 8
=h+2h (e +e +e +e +. . .. .. .)
e2 2 e2 1+e 2
=h+2h
[ ] [
1−e2
= h 1+
1−e 2
=h
] ( )
1−e2

76. A 100 g iron ball having velocity 10 m/s collides with a wall at an angle 30° and rebounds with
the same angle. If the period of contact between the ball and wall is 0.1 second, then the force
experienced by the wall is
(i) 10 N (ii) 100 N
(iii) 1.0 N (iv) 0.1 N Ans(i)

Solution
During collision of ball with the wall horizontal momentum changes (vertical momentum remains
constant)
Change in horizontal momentum
F=
∴ Time of contact
2 P cosθ 2 mv cosθ
= =
0 .1 0 .1 60°
P=mv 30°
2×0 . 1×10×cos60 °
=
0.1 =10 N

77. A particle moves in a straight line and its position is defined by the equation x = 6 t 2 - t3
where t is expressed in seconds and x in metres. The maximum velocity during the motion is
(i) 6 m/sec
(ii) 12 m/sec
(iii) 24 m/sec
(iv) 48 m/sec Ans (ii)

v = dx/dt= 12t - 3t2

a= dv/dt = 12 - 6t
Particle will have maximum velocity when a= 0
12 - 6t= 0
t= 12/6= 2
v=12x 2 – 3x22
= 24 - 12
= 12m/s
78. A car is moving in a circular horizontal track of radius 10 m with a constant speed of 10 m/sec. A
plumb bob is suspended from the roof of the car by a light rigid rod of length 1.00 m. The angle
made by the rod with track is

o
(i) Zero (ii) 30
o o
(iii) 45 (iv) 60 Ans : (iii)

v2/r

g
 2 2
v /r v
tan θ= =
g rg
v2

θ=tan −1 ( )
rg
=tan−1 ( 10×10
10×10 )
−1
 θ=tan (1)=45°
79. If a force of 250 N act on body, the momentum acquired is 125 kg-m/s. What is the period for
which force acts on the body
(i) 0.5 sec (ii) 0.2 sec
(iii)0.4 sec (iv)0.25 sec Ans: (i)
Solution
Change in momentum = Impulse
Δp 125
Δp=F×Δt ⇒ Δt= = =0 . 5 sec
 F 250

80. A ladder weighing 200 N is placed against a smooth vertical wall and a rough horizontal floor (µ
= 0.25) as shown in the side figure. If the ladder is just on the point of sliding, then the reaction
at point A will be:
(i) 25 N
(ii) 50 N
(iii) 100 N
(iv) 200 N
Ans: (b) 50 N

RB = W

RA= µ RB = 0.25×200 = 50 N

81. A uniform chain of length 10 m and mass 100 kg is lying on a smooth table such that one-third of
its length is hanging vertically down over the edge of the table. If ‘g’ is the acceleration due to
gravity, then the work required to pull the hanging part of the chain is
(i) 50g (ii) 55.55g
(iii) 100g (iv ) 150g
 82. The figure is a pin jointed plane truss loaded at point C by hanging a weight of 1200 kN. The
member DB of the truss is subjected to a load of

(i) zero
(ii) 500 kN in compression
(iii) 1200 kN in compression
83. 1200 kN in tension
84. The type of truss as shown in the figure below, is

(i) perfect (ii) deficient

(iii) redundant (iv) None of these

Solution
The number of joints, J = 6
The number of member, n = 10
Then, 2j - 3 = 2 × 6 - 3 = 9
Since, n > (2j - 3), it is a redundant truss.

85. A 200 kN weight is hung on a string as shown in the figure below. The tension T is:

(A) 200 kN (B) 300 kN

(C) 160 kN (D) 207.1 kN
Solution
The three forces T, RB and 200 kN are in equilibrium at point O.

86. The moment of inertia for the following hatched figure about the axis AB (which passes through
the centroid of the figure), where AB = DC = 30 m, PQ = SR = 20 m, BC = AD = 20 m and QR =
PS = 10 m, is

(i) 6.78 × 104 m4

(ii) 5.41 × 103 m4
(iii) 1.83 × 104 m4
(iv) 2.6 × 105 m4
Solution
Moment of inertia of the hatched figure = moment of
inertia of ABCD – Moment of inertia of PQRS
1
= X (DC × AD3 – SR × QR3)
12
1
= (30 × 203 – 20 × 103)
12
= 18333.33 m4
Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

87. A ball is projected vertically upwards with a velocity of 49 m/s. If another ball is projected in the
same manner after 2 seconds, and if both meet t seconds after the second ball is projected, then t is
equal to:
(i) 3 seconds (ii) 10 seconds
(iii) 5 seconds (iv) 6 seconds

88. A bullet travelling with a velocity of 800 m/s and weighing 0.25 N strikes a wooden block of
weight 50 N resting on a horizontal floor. The coefficient of friction between floor and the block
is 0.5. Determine the distance through which the block is displaced from its initial position.
 89. The radius of gyration of a circular area of radius r with respect to centroidal axis is:
(i) 0.1 r
(ii) 0.2 r
(iii) 0.5 r
(iv)0.7 r
Ans: (iii) 0.5 r

πr 4
Radius of gyration (k) =
√ I
K
=
√ 4 = r/2= 0.5r
πr 2

90. A bullet moving with a speed of 450 m/s penetrates 10 cm into a fixed wooden block. The average
force exerted by the wooden block on the bullet is 20.25 kN. Then mass of the bullet is
(i) 0.015 kg (ii) 0.018 kg
(iii) 0.02 kg (iv) 0.026 kg
91. A 70 kg man sits in a 30 kg canoe and fires a 40 gm bullet horizontally directly over the bow of a
canoe. Neglecting friction of water, find the velocity with which the canoe will move after the
shot if the rifle has a muzzle velocity of 700 m/s.
(i) 0.7 m/s
(ii) 0.4 m/s
(iii) 0.28 m/s
(iv)Canoe will remain stationary.
Solution: (iii) 0.28 m/s
𝐴𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑦𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑚𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑢𝑚, 𝑤𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒
0.04 × 700 = (70 + 30) 𝑣
 0.4 X 700
𝑣= = 0.28 𝑚⁄𝑠𝑒𝑐
100
92. A 200 kN weight is hung on a string as shown in the figure below. The tension T is:

(A) 200 kN (B) 300 kN

(C) 160 kN (D) 207.1 kN
Solution
The three forces T, RB and 200 kN are in equilibrium at point O.

93. The type of truss as shown in the figure below, is

(A) perfect (B) deficient

(C) redundant (D) None of these
Solution
The number of joints, J = 6
The number of member, n = 10
Then, 2j - 3 = 2 × 6 - 3 = 9
Since, n > (2j - 3), it is a redundant truss.
94. An electric fixture weighing 18 N hangs from a point C by two strings AC and BC as shown in the
following figure. The string AC is inclined to the vertical wall at 40° and BC is inclined to the
horizontal ceiling at 50°. Determine the forces in the strings.

95. A 1 kg block is resting on a surface with coefficient of friction µ = 0.1. A force of 0.8 N is
applied to the block as shown in the side figure. The frictional force is:
(i) zero
(ii) 0.8 N
(iii) 0.98 N
(iv)1.2N
Ans : (b) 0.8 N
 𝑀𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑐𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑓𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 = 𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 = 𝜇 𝑁 = 0.1 𝑊
= 0.1 × 1 × 9.81 = 0.981 𝑁
Since the applied force is less than the limiting friction, the body will remain at rest. So, force of friction
= applied force = 0.8 N
96. The resultant of two forces (P + Q) and (P - Q) equals √3𝑃2 + 𝑄2. The forces are then
inclined to each other at an angle:
(i)30
(ii) 60
(iii) 90
(iv) 120
Ans: (b) 60

(𝑃 + 𝑄)2 + (𝑃 − 𝑄)2 + 2(𝑃 + 𝑄)(𝑃 − 𝑄)𝑐𝑜𝑠θ = (√3𝑃2+𝑄2)

2(𝑃2 + 𝑄2) + 2(𝑃2 − 𝑄2)θ = (3𝑃2+𝑄2)

2(𝑃2 − 𝑄2)θ = (3𝑃2+𝑄2) − 2(𝑃2+𝑄2)

2(𝑃2 − 𝑄2)θ = (𝑃2−𝑄2)

Cos θ=1/2

θ = 600
97. A bar AB hinged at A , carries a load W at its end B . It is held in position by string as shown in
figure .If angle B 300, what is the tension in the string?
(i) W
(ii) 2 W
(iii) 0.707 W
(iv)1414 W
Solution

Ans: (a) 77 N

Using lame’s theorem

T T1 W
= =
sin 90 sin 120 sin 150
T=2W

98. A lever AB = 2 m long is inclined at 350 with horizontal. A forces of 180 N is acting at B
vertically downwards. The moment about ‘A’ is
(i) 29.5 Nm
(ii) 295 Nm
(iii) 2950 Nm
(iv)2.950 Nm Ans: (ii)

Moment about A, MA = Force x perpendicular distance

= 180 x 2 cos 350
=295 Nm
99. Find the centroid of the figure from AD

(i) 3cm
22
(ii)
7
23
(iii)
7
24
(iv) Ans: (ii)
7
Solution

100. Find the force in member AF?

(i) 1kN (tensile)
(ii) 2kN (compressive)
 (iii) 0
(iv) 3kN (Tensile) Ans : (iii)

Answer:(iii)

Explanation: At End F, only one reaction is produced in the direction collinear with FFE.
Therefore by forces member analysis. Force in member FC will be zero.

101. The moment of inertia of an area is always least with respect to:
(i) centroidal axis (ii) vertical axis
(iii) radius of gyration (iv)depends upon configuration of area
Solution: (i) centroidal axis

By parallel axis theorem,

𝐼 = 𝐼G + 𝐴ℎ2
Where, h = distance between the given axis and the centroidal axis parallel to the given axis.
The above equation gives the minimum value of I when, h = 0, i.e. when the axis is the
centroidal axis or the axis passing through the centroid.
102. For a rectangular element with sides 'b' and 'h', the moment of inertia about its
centroidal axis parallel to side 'b' would be:
(a) bh3/3 (b) bh3/12 (c) bh3/24 (d) bh3/36
Solution: (ii) bh3/12
103. A particle covers equal distances around a circular path in equal intervals of time. Which
of the following parameters connected with the motion of particle remains constant with time?
(i) Displacement (ii) speed (iii) velocity (iv) acceleration
Ans: (ii) Speed

If the particle covers equal distance in equal interval of time, it has constant speed. Hence correct
option is (ii) (Ans)
104. Change in momentum from lowest point to highest point of projectile is:
(i) zero (ii) mu (iii) mu sinα (iv) 2mu
Solution: (iii) mu sinα

The horizontal component of velocity remains the same throughout its motion. So the change
in momentum along x-axis is zero.
But along vertical direction the initial momentum is mu sinα, The final velocity at the highest
point along vertical is zero. So the change in momentum is mu sinα

105. Body is dropped from a balloon which is going upwards with a velocity 15 m/s and is at a
height of 100 m. The final velocity when it reaches ground is:
 (i) 7√89 (ii) 5√895 (iii) 6√89 (iv) √2225
Solution: (d) √2225

Initial velocity of the body in upward direction, u = 15 m/s Displacement, s = −100 m

Acceleration, 𝑎 = −𝑔
So applying, 𝑣2 = 𝑢2 + 2 𝑎𝑠

∴ 𝑣 = √[152 + 2 × (−10) × (−100)] = √2225

106. Two bodies P and Q have 50 N weight each. Body P is suspended from a spring balance,
where as body Q is balanced in a physical balance. Both the balances are placed in an elevator
which moves upward with an acceleration g/2. Then :

(i) Weight of P increases and weight of Q decreases

(ii)Weight of P increases and weight of Q remains the same.

(iii) Weight of P decreases and weight of Q remains the same

(iv)Weight P decreases and weight of Q increases.
Solution:(ii)

The weight which is in physical balance will give the same reading.
But the weight which is on the spring balance will measure the reactive force which will increase as
the lift is moving in upward direction.
107. Water drops fall at regular intervals from a tap which is 5 m above the ground. The third drop
is leaving the tap at the instant the first drop touches the ground. How far above the ground is
the second drop at that instant

(i) 2.50 m (ii) 3.75 m

(iii) 4.00 m (iv) 1.25 m
Solution : (ii) Let the interval be t then from question
1 1
g (2t )2 =5 x= gt 2
For first drop 2 .....(i) For second drop 2 .....(ii)
5 5
x= =5− =3 . 75 m.
By solving (i) and (ii) 4 and hence required height h 4

108. A particle moves along a straight line such that its displacement at any time t is given by
3 2
S=t −6 t +3 t + 4 metres. The velocity when the acceleration is zero is

(i) 3 ms−1 (ii) −12 ms

−1

−1 −1
(iii) 42 ms (iv) −9 ms
Ans : (iv)
Solution

ds dv
v= =3 t 2−12 t+3 a= =6t−12
dt and dt
−1
For a=0 , we have t =2 and at t=2, v=−9 ms
 109. The relation 3t=√3 x+6 describes the displacement of a particle in one direction where x is
in metres and t in sec. The displacement, when velocity is zero, is
(i) 24 metres (ii) 12 metres
(iii)5 metres (iv)Zero Ans: (iv)

2
3 t=√3 x +6⇒3 x=(3t−6)

⇒ x=3 t 2 −12t +12

dx
v= =6 t−12
dt , for v=0, t=2sec
2
x=3(2 ) −12×2+12=0

110. A ring of radius 0.5 m and mass 10 kg is rotating about its diameter with an angular
velocity of 20 rad/s. Its kinetic energy is

(i) 10 J (ii)100 J

(iii) 500 J (iv)250 J

1 2 1 1 1 1
Solution: (iv) Rotational kinetic energy 2
Iω = (
2 2 )
MR 2 ω2 = (
2 2 )
×10×(0 . 5)2 ( 20 )2 =250 J

111. A wheel is rotating with an angular speed of 20 rad/sec . It is stopped to rest by applying
a constant torque in 4 s . If the moment of inertia of the wheel about its axis is 0.20 kg-m2, then
the work done by the torque in two seconds will be
(i) 10 J (ii) 20 J

(iii) 30 J (iv)40 J

Solution: (iii) ω1 =20 rad/sec, ω2 =0 , t=4 sec. So angular retardation

ω1 −ω 2 20
α= = =5 rad / sec 2
t 4

Now angular speed after 2 sec ω2 =ω 1 −αt =20−5×2 = 10 rad/sec

1
I ( ω21 −ω 22 )
Work done by torque in 2 sec = loss in kinetic energy = 2
1
= ( 0. 20) ((20)2−(10)2 )
2

1
= × 0 .2×300
2 = 30 J.

112. A wheel of radius 0 .20m is accelerated from rest with an angular acceleration of
2
1 rad/s . After a rotation of 90 o
the radial acceleration of a particle on its rim will be
 2 2 2 2
(i) π m/s (ii) 0.5 π m/s (iii) 2.0 π m/s (iv) 0.2 π m/s
Solution : (iv) From the equation of motion
π
2 2 =0+2×1× 2
Angular speed acquired by the wheel, ω2 =ω 1 +2 αθ 2  ω2 =π
2 2
Now radial acceleration ω r=π×0 . 2 =0.2π m/s

113. The mass of the bob of a simple pendulum of length L is m . If the bob is left from its
horizontal position then the speed of the bob and the tension in the thread in the lowest position of
the bob will be respectively.
(i) √ 2gL and 3mg (ii) 3mg and √ 2gL
(iii) 2mg and √ 2gl (iv) 2gl and 3mg
Solution : (i) By the conservation of energy
l
Potential energy at point A = Kinetic energy at point B A

1
mg l= m v 2
2 ⇒ v=√2 gl T

mv 2 m B
=mg+ T =mg+ (2 gl ) mg
and tension l ⇒ l ⇒ mv2/L

114. A mass of 2kg is tied to the end of a string of length 1m. It is, then, whirled in a
−1 −2
vertical circle with aconstant speed of 5 ms . Given that g=10 ms . At which of the
following locations of tension in the string will be 70 N
(i) At the top (ii) At the bottom
(iii) When the string is horizontal (iv)At none of the
above locations
2
mv2 2×(5 )
F= = =50 Newton
Solution : (ii) Centrifugal force r 1
Weight=mg=2×10=20 Newton
Tension = 70 N (sum of above two forces) T

i.e. the mass is at the bottom of the vertical circular path mg 

mv
2

115. If time of flight of a projectile is 10 seconds. Range is 500 m. The maximum height
attained by it will be
(i) 125 m (ii) 50 m
(iii) 100 m (iv)150 m
 2 2
2 u sin θ u sin θ (50)2
T= =10 sec H= = =125 m
Solution : (i) g  u sin θ=50 so 2g 2×10 .
116. A mass is supported on a frictionless horizontal surface. It is attached to a string and
rotates about a fixed centre at an angular velocity 0. If the length of the string and angular
velocity are doubled, the tension in the string which was initially T0 is now
[AIIMS 1985]
(i) T0 (ii) T0/2 (c) 4T0 (d) 8T0 Ans(iv)
2
T 2 ω2 l2 T2 2

Solution : (d) T =mω l

2

=
T 1 ω1( )( ) l1
 T0
= ( ) ( 2ll )
2ω
ω  T 2 =8 T 0

117. A ball thrown by one player reaches the other in 2 sec. the maximum height attained by
the ball above the point of projection will be about
(i) 10 m (ii) 7.5 m
(iii) 5 m(iv) 2.5 m
2 u sin θ
T= =2 sec
Solution : (iii) g (given) ∴ usin θ=10
2
u2 sin 2 θ (10 )
H= = =5 m.
Now 2g 2×10

118. A ball thrown by one player reaches the other in 2 sec. the maximum height attained by
the ball above the point of projection will be about
(i) 10 m (ii) 7.5 m
(iii) 5 m(iv) 2.5 m
2 u sin θ
T= =2 sec
Solution : (iii) g (given) ∴ usin θ=10
2
u2 sin 2 θ (10 )
H= = =5 m.
Now 2g 2×10

u  2 gh

119. A car of mass 400 kg and travelling at 72 kmph crashes into a truck of mass
4000 kg and travelling at 9 kmph, in the same direction. The car bounces back at a speed of 18
kmph. The speed of the truck after the impact is
(i)9 kmph (ii) 18 kmph
(iii) 27 kmph (iv)36 kmph
Solution : (ii) By the law of conservation of linear momentum m1 u1 +m2 u2 =m1 v 1 + m2 v 2
 400×72+4000×9=400×(−18)+4000×v 2  v 2 =18 km/h .
 120. A grinding wheel attained a velocity of 20 rad/sec in 5 sec starting from rest. Find the
number of revolutions made by the wheel
π 1 25
(i) 25 rev/ sec (ii) π rev/sec (iii) π rev/sec (iv)
None of these
Solution : (iii) ω1 =0 , ω2 =20 rad /sec , t=5 sec
ω2 −ω 1 20−0
α= = =4 rad / sec 2
t 5
1 1
θ=ω1 t+ α t 2=0+ (4 ) . (5 )2
From the equation 2 2 =50 rad
50 25
2π rad means 1 revolution. 50 Radian means
∴ or 2π π rev.
121. A toy car rolls down the inclined plane as shown in the fig. It goes around the loop at the
bottom. What is the relation between H and h
h
H r

H H
=2 =3
(i) h (ii) h
H H
=4 =5
(iii) h (iv) h
Solution : (iv) When car rolls down the inclined plane from height H, then velocity acquired by it at the
lowest point
v=√2 g H ….(i)

and for looping of loop, velocity at the lowest point should be v=√5 g r ….(ii)
5r
H=
n
From eq (i) and (ii) v=√2 gH= √5 gr  2 ….(iii)
H −h
r=
From the figure H=h+2r  2
5 H−h
Substituting the value of r in equation (iii) we get
H=
2 2 [ ] 
H
h
=5

122. The mass of the bob of a simple pendulum of length L is m . If the bob is left from its
horizontal position then the speed of the bob and the tension in the thread in the lowest position of
the bob will be respectively.
(i) √ 2gL and 3mg (ii) 3mg and √ 2gL A
l

(iii) 2mg and √ 2gl (iv) 2gl and 3mg

T
Solution : (i) By the conservation of energy
B
Potential energy at point A = Kinetic energy at point B mg
mv2/L
 1
mg l= m v 2
2 ⇒ v=√2 gl
2
mv m
=mg+ T =mg+ (2 gl )
and tension l ⇒ l ⇒ T=3 mg
123. A car is moving with speed 30 m/sec on a circular path of radius
500 m. Its speed is increasing at the rate of 2m/sec2. What is the acceleration of the car
(i) 2 m/s2 (ii) 2.7 m/s2
(iii) 1.8 m/s2 (iv)9.8 m/s2
2
v 30×30
ac = = =1. 8 m/ s2 a=√ a2t +a2c =√22 +(1 .8 )2 =2. 7 m/s 2 .
Solution : (b) at = 2m/s2 and r 500 
124. A marble block of mass 2 kg lying on ice when given a velocity of 6 m/s is stopped by
friction in 10s. Then the coefficient of friction is
[AIEEE 2003]
(i) 0.01 (ii) 0.02

(iii) 0.03 (iv)0.06

u 6
μ= = =0. 06
Solution : (iv) v =u−at =u−μg t=0  gt 10×10 .

125. A ring of radius 0.5 m and mass 10 kg is rotating about its diameter with an angular
velocity of 20 rad/s. Its kinetic energy is

(i) 10 J (ii) 100 J

(iii) 500 J (iv)250 J

1 2 1 1 1 1
Solution: (iv) Rotational kinetic energy 2
Iω = (
2 2 )
MR 2 ω2 = (
2 2 )
×10×(0 . 5)2 ( 20 )2 =250 J

126. Four forces P, 2P, 3P and 4P act along the sides, taken in order, of a square. The
resultant force is:
(i) zero (ii) 2√2 P
(iii) 2P (iv) √5 P
Ans (ii)
Solution
Sum of the forces in horizontal direction = (3P - P)
= 2P towards left Sum
of the forces in vertical direction = (4P - 2P) = 2P downwards

So, Resultant force = √(2𝑃)2 + (2𝑃)2 = 2√2 𝑃

127. The resultant of two forces, one double the other in magnitude, is perpendicular to the smaller of
the two forces. The angle between the two forces is
0 0
(a) 60 (b) 120
0 0
(c) 150 (d) 90
 2 F sin θ
tan α= =∞
Solution (b) F+2 F cos θ (as  = 90°)
 F+2 F cosθ=0 2F R

1
cosθ=−
 2 = 90°
F

128. A body of weight 2kg is suspended as shown in the figure. The tension T1 in the horizontal
string (in kg wt) is
30°

(i) 2/ √3 T1

(ii) √ 3/2
(iii) 2 √3
2 kg-wt
(iv) 2

solution (c) T sin 30=2kg wt

30o T sin 30
 T=4 kg wt T
T 1 =T cos30 ° 30o
T cos 30 T1
=4 cos30 °
=2 √ 3 2 kg-wt

129. In a rocket of mass 1000 kg fuel is consumed at a rate of 40 kg/s. The velocity of the gases
4
ejected from the rocket is 5×10 m/ s . The thrust on the rocket is
3 4
(i) 2×10 N (ii) 5×10 N
6 9
(iii) 2×10 N (iv) 2×10 N

Solution (iii)Thrust
F=u ( dmdt )
=5×10 ×40=2×10 N
4 6

130. A force of 10 Newton acts on a body of mass 20kg for 10 seconds. Change in its momentum is
(i) 5 kg m/ s (ii) 100kg m/s
(iii) 200 kg m/ s (iv) 1000 kg m/ s
Solution (ii) dp=F×dt=10×10=100 kg m/s
131. The angles between two forces to make their resultant a minimum and maximum
respectively are
(i) 00 and 900 (ii) 1800 and 900

(iii) 900 and 1800 (iv) 1800 and 00

Ans – (iv)

132.Which is the following basic concept of mechanics?

 (i) Power (ii) Charge

(iii) Force (iv) Energy Ans (iii)

133. lf the maximum and minimum resultant forces of two forces acting on a particle are 40
kN and 10 kN respectively, then the two forces in question would be
(i) 25kN and 15Kn (ii) 20kN and 20kN
(iii) 20 kN and 10 kN (iv) 20 kN and 5kN Ans. (i)
Solution
Resultant maximum P+Q=40kN…………(1)
Resultant minimum P-Q= 10kN…………(2)
By solving 1 and 2 we get P=25kN and Q= 15kN

134. On a ladder resting on smooth ground and leaning against vertical wall, the force of
friction will be
(i) towards the wall at its upper end
(ii) away from the wall at its upper end
(iii) upwards at its upper end
(iv) downwards at its upper end

Ans: c
135. A truss ABCD roller supported at A hinged at C, carries a vertical load of 3kN at D as
shown in figure..What is the magnitude and nature of force in member AD.

(i) 1kN ( Comp)

(ii) 2kN ( Compr.)
(iii)2kN (Tensile)
(iv) 3.5 kN ( Tensile ) SBD Ans (d)
Solution

Resolving vertically 600

SBD sin 600- 3=0
SBD=3.5kN

3kN

136. A two member truss ABC is shown in the figure. The force (in kN) transmitted in
member AB is _______
 (i) 28kN
(ii) 38kN
(iii) 20kN
(iv)25kN Ans; (iii)
Solution
consider join B

SAB
26.60

SBC 10kN

∑ Fx = S + SBC cos 26.60=0

AB

∑ FY = S BC sin 26,60+10=0

SBC= -22.33kN

SAB= 20kN

137. A block resting on an inclined plane begins to slide down the plane when the angle of
inclination is 30°, then the coefficient of friction between the block and plane is:

(i) 0.50

(ii) 0.577

(iii) 0.72

(iv) 0.866

Solution: (ii)

When the block just begins to slide down the plane, the angle of inclination of the

inclined plane to the horizontal equals to the angle of repose .

So, Coefficient of Friction, μ = tan  = tan 30° = 0.577

 138. Two masses 2 kg and 8 kg, are moving with equal kinetic energy. The ratio of magnitudes of
their momentum is

(a) 0.25
(b) 0.50
(c) 0.625
(d) 1.00
Ans: (b) 0.50
The relation between momentum and kinetic energy P2=2Em

Where P= momentum and E = kinetic energy

P 21 2 E 1 m 1
2 = E1=E2 (Given)
P 2 2 E 2 m2

P1 m1 2
P2
=
√ √
m2
=
8
=0.5

139. Ball A of mass 250 g moving on a smooth horizontal table with a velocity of 10 m/s hits an
identical stationary ball B on the table. If the impact is perfectly elastic, the velocity of the ball
B just after impact would be
(i) Zero
(ii) 5 m/sec
(iii) 10 m/sec
(iv)none of these
Ans: (iii) 10 m/sec

From conservation of linear momentum,

Total momentum before impact = Total momentum after impact

⇒ 𝑚𝑢1 + m × 0 = 𝑚𝑣1 + 𝑚𝑣2

⇒ 𝑣1 + 𝑣2 = 𝑢1 = 10 (𝑖)

Velocity of separation v 2−v 1

Coefficient of restitution, 𝑒 = =
velocity of approac h u1−u 2
v 2−v 1
1=
u1−u 2
⇒ 𝑣2 − 𝑣1 = 10 (𝑖𝑖)
Adding eq. (i) and (ii), we have
 𝑣2 = 10 𝑚/𝑠𝑒𝑐
140. A body of mass 1 kg is attached to a string 1m long and is whirled in
a horizontal circle. If the string can withstand a tension of 25 N, the maximum
whirling speed can be
i. 5 m/s
ii. 6.8 m/s
iii. 9.5 m/s
iv. 12.5m/s
Ans: (i) V = 5 m/s

141. The time of flight of a projectile depends upon

(i) angle of projection (ii) initial velocity
(iii) both ‘i’ and ‘ ii’ (iv) none of the above

Ans: (iii)

Solution

2usinθ
T¿
g

142. A couple consists of

(i) two like parallel forces of same magnitude.
(ii) two like parallel forces of different magnitudes.
(iii) two unlike parallel forces of same magnitude.
(iv) two unlike parallel forces of different magnitudes.

Ans: (ii)

143. If a body is in equilibrium. We may conclude that

(i) No force is acting on the body
(ii) The resultant of all the forces acting on it is zero.
(iii) The moments of the forces about any point is zero.
(iv) Both (ii) and (iii)

Ans : (iv)

144. A circular hole of radius (r) is cut out from a circular disc of radius (2r) in such a way
that the
diagonal of the hole is the radius of the disc. The centre of gravity of the section lies at
(i) Centre of a disc (ii) Centre of the hole
(iii) Somewhere in the disc (iv) Somewhere in the hole
Ans: (iii)

Let 0 be the origin of the system

R=radius of the smaller disc
2R=radius of the biger disc the smaller disc is cut out from the bigger disc.
From the figure

Figure is symmetric about x axis therefore yc=0

2R
2R
a2=πR2, x2=R/2 R

a1=π(2R)2,x1=0
∴∴position of C.M.
a1 x 1 −a2 x 2
xc= = R/3
a1 −a2

C.M. is at R/3 from the centre of bigger disc away from centre of the hole.

145. If a ladder is not in equilibrium against a smooth vertical wall, then it can be made in
equilibrium by
(i) increasing the angle of inclination.
(ii) decreasing the angle of inclination.
(iii) increasing the length of the ladder.
(iv) decreasing the length of the ladder.

Ans : (i)

146. The resultant of two forces, one double the other in magnitude, is perpendicular to the
smaller of the two forces. The angle between the two forces is

(i) 60o (ii) 120

o
(iii) 150o (iv)
o
90
Ans : (ii)
Solution: (b) Let forces are F and 2F and angle between them is θ and resultant makes an angle α
with the force F.
2 F sin θ
tan α= =tan 90
F+2 F cos θ =∞

 F+2 F cos θ=0 ∴ cos θ=−1/2 or θ=120 °

147. Which of the following has the maximum momentum
(i) A 100 kg vehicle moving at 0.02 ms–1
(ii) (ii) A 4 g weight moving at 10000 cms–1
(iii) A 200 g weight moving with kinetic energy 10–6 J
(iv) A 20 g weight after falling 1 kilometre
 Ans: (iv)
Solution : (d) Momentum of body for given options are :
(i) P =mv=100×0 . 02=2 kgm /sec
−3
(ii) P =mv=4×10 ×100=0. 4 kgm /sec
√ −6
(iii) P =√ 2 mE= 2×0.2×10 =6.3×10 kgm /sec
−4

3
√
(iv) P =m √ 2 gh=20×10 × 2×10×10 =2 .82 kgm /sec
−3

So for option (iv) momentum is maximum.

148. An elevator weighing 6000 kg is pulled upward by a cable with an acceleration of
5 ms−2 . Taking g to be 10 ms−2 , then the tension in the cable is

(i) 6000 N (ii) 9000 N

(iii) 60000 N (iv)90000 N
Ans: (iv)
Solution : (iv) T =m ( g+a) T=6000 (10+5) T =90 ,000 N
149. The acceleration of block B in the figure will be
m2 g
(i) ( 4 m1 + m2 ) A m1

2 m2 g
(ii) ( 4 m1 + m2 )
2 m1 g m2 B

(iii) ( m1 +4 m2 )
2 m1 g
(iv) ( m1 +m2 ) Ans: (i)
Solution : (i) When the block m2 moves downward with acceleration a, the acceleration of mass
m1 will be 2a because it covers double distance in the same time in comparison to
m2 .

Let T is the tension in the string.

2T
By drawing the free body diagram of A and B m1(2a)

T =m 1 2 a ……..(i) m1 T m2 m2a

m2 g−2 T =m 2 a ……..(ii) m2g

by solving (i) and (ii)
M2g
a=
( 4 m1 + m2 )

150. On the horizontal surface of a truck (  = 0.6), a block of mass 1 kg is placed. If the
truck is accelerating at the rate of 5m/sec2 then frictional force on the block will be

(i)5 N (ii) 6 N
 (iii)5.88 N (iv)8 N

Solution : (i) Limiting friction =μ s R=μ s mg=0 . 6×1×9 . 8=5 . 88 N

2
When truck accelerates in forward direction at the rate of 5 m/s a pseudo force (ma)
of 5N works on block in back ward direction. Here the magnitude of pseudo force is less
than limiting friction So, static friction works in between the block and the surface of the
truck and as we know, static friction = Applied force = 5N.

151. What is the maximum value of the force F such that the block shown in the
arrangement, does not move ( μ=1/2 √ 3 )

(i) 20 N F m = 3kg

(ii) 10 N 60o

(iii) 12 N
(iv) 15 N
R

f F cos 60°
Solution : (i) Frictional force f =μR
 F cos60=μ(W +F sin60 ) W+F sin 60°
1
F cos 60= ( √ 3 g +F sin 60 )
 2√ 3
 F=20 N .
152. A wheel initially at rest, is rotated with a uniform angular acceleration. The wheel
rotates through an angle θ1 in first one second and through an additional angle θ2 in the
θ2
next one second. The ratio θ1 is
(i) 4 (ii) 2
(iii) 3 (iv) 1
Ans: (iii)
1 α
θ1 = α (1 )2=
Solution: (iii) Angular displacement in first one second 2 2 ......(i) [From
1
θ=ω1 t+ α t 2
2 ]
Now again we will consider motion from the rest and angular displacement in total two
seconds
1
θ1 +θ 2= α (2 )2=2 α
2 ......(ii)
α 3α θ2
θ1 = θ2 = =3
Solving (i) and (ii) we get 2 and 2 ∴ θ1 .
 153. Two discs of moment of inertia I1 and I2 and angular speeds ω1 and ω2 are
rotating along collinear axes passing through their centre of mass and perpendicular to their
plane. If the two are made to rotate together along the same axis the rotational KE of system
will be
I 1 ω 1 + I 2 ω2 ( I 1 + I 2 ) ( ω 1 +ω 2 )
2

(i) 2( I 1 + I 2 ) (ii) 2

( I 1 ω 1 + I 2 ω 2 )2
(iii) 2( I 1 + I 2 ) (iv)None of these
Ans : (iii)
I 1 ω1 + I 2 ω 2=( I 1 + I 2 ) ω
Solution: (iii) By the law of conservation of angular momentum
I 1 ω 1 +I 2 ω2
ω=
Angular velocity of system I 1 +I 2
2
1 I ω +I ω ( I 1 ω1 + I 2 ω 2 )2
Rotational kinetic energy
1
= ( I 1 +I 2 ) ω2
2 2 (
= ( I 1 +I 2 ) 1 1 2 2
I 1 +I 2 ) =
2( I 1 +I 2 ) .

154. A flywheel of moment of inertia 0.32 kg-m2 is rotated steadily at 120 rad /sec by a
50 W electric motor. The kinetic energy of the flywheel is

(i) 4608 J (ii) 1152 J

(iii) 2304 J (iv) 6912 J

Ans : (iii)

1 1
K R= Iω2 = ( 0.32) (120 )2
Solution: (iii) Kinetic energy 2 2 = 2304 J.

155. A running man has half the kinetic energy of that of a boy of half of his mass. The
man speeds up by 1 m/s so as to have same K.E. as that of boy. The original speed of the man
will be

(i) √ 2 m/ s (ii) ( √2−1) m/s

1 1
m/ s m/ s
(iii) ( √ 2−1) (iv) √2
Ans : (iii)
Solution : (iii) Let m = mass of the boy, M = mass of the man, v = velocity of the boy and V = velocity of
the man
1 1 1 1 1 M 2
Initial kinetic energy of man
= MV 2 =
2 2 2
m v2 [ ] =
[( ) ]
2 2 2
v

M
[ As m= given
2 ]
2
v v
V 2= ⇒V=
 4 2 .....(i)
 1 1 1 M 2 v2
When the man speeds up by 1 m/s , 2
M(V +1 )2= m v 2=
2 2 2
v ( ) 
(V +1)2 =
2
v
V +1=
 √2 .....(ii)
1
V= m/ s
From (i) and (ii) we get speed of the man √ 2−1 .

156. A body of mass 5 kg is moving with a momentum of 10 kg-m/s. A force of 0.2 N acts
on it in the direction of motion of the body for 10 seconds. The increase in its kinetic energy
is
(i) 2.8 J (ii) 3.2 J
(iii) 3.8 J (iv) 4.4 J
Ans : (iv)
Solution : (iv) Change in momentum =P2 −P1 =F×t  P2 =P 1 +F×t=10+0 . 2×10=12kg−m/ s

1
E= [ P2 −P 2 ]
Increase in kinetic energy 2m 2 1
1 1 44
= [(12)2 −(10 )2 ]= [ 144−100 ]= =4 . 4 J .
2m 2×5 10
157. Two masses of 1g and 9g are moving with equal kinetic energies. The ratio of the
magnitudes of their respective linear momenta is
(i) 1 : 9 (ii) 9 : 1
(iii) 1:3 (iv) 3 : 1
Ans : (iii)
P1 m1
Solution : (iii) P=√ 2 mE  P∝ √m if E = constant . So P2
=
√ √
m2
1 1
= =
9 3 .

158. A body of mass 2 kg is thrown upward with an energy 490 J. The height at which its
kinetic energy would become half of its initial kinetic energy will be
(i) 35 m (ii) 25 m
(iii) 12.5 m (iv) 10 m
Ans : (iii)
1
Solution : (iii) If the kinetic energy would become half, then Potential energy = 2 (Initial kinetic
energy)
1 1
mgh= [ 490 ] 2×9 . 8×h= [ 490 ]
 2  2  h=12.5 m

159. A body is projected up a smooth inclined plane (length = 20 √2 m ) with velocity u

from the point M as shown in the figure. The angle of inclination is 45 o and the top is
 connected to a well of diameter 40 m. If the body just manages to cross the well, what is the
value of v
(i) 17.86m/s-1

(ii) 40 √ 2 ms−1 45o

-1
(iii) 27.96m/s
M
−1
(iv) 20 √2 ms 40 m

Solution : (iii) At point N angle of projection of the body will be 45°. Let velocity of projection at this
point is v.
If the body just manages to cross the well then Range=Diameter of well
2
v sin 2θ v
=40
g [ As θ=45° ] N
R
V=19.8m/s
45o
But we have to calculate the velocity (u) of the body at point M. u

For motion along the inclined plane (from M to N) M 40 m

Final velocity (v) = 19.8m/s m/s,

acceleration (a) = – g sin = – g sin 45o= - 6.9m/s2

distance of inclined plane (s) = 20 √ 2 m
[Using v2 = u2 + 2as]
u2=19.82+ 2X6.9X20√ 2=782.36
u=27.96m/s
160. A particle is thrown with velocity u at an angle  from the horizontal. Another
particle is thrown with the same velocity at an angle  from the vertical. The ratio of times
of flight of two particles will be
(i) tan 2  : 1 (ii) cot 2  : 1
(iii)tan  : 1 (iv)cot  : 1
2u sin α
T 1=
Solution : (iii) For first particles angle of projection from the horizontal is . So g
For second particle angle of projection from the vertical is . it mean from the horizontal
is (90−α ).
2 usin (90−α ) 2u cos α T1
∴ T 2= = =tan α
g g . So ratio of time of flight T2 .

161. A particle covers 50 m distance when projected with an initial speed. On the same
surface it will cover a distance, when projected with double the initial speed

(i)100 m (ii) 150 m

(iii)200 m (iv)250 m
2
2 R 2 u2 2u
2

Solution : (c)
R=
u sin 2 θ
g ∴ R ∝u
2
so
( ) ( )
=
R 1 u1 =
u  R2 =4 R 1 = 4  50 =
200 m
1
162. The speed of a projectile at the highest point becomes √2 times its initial speed.
The horizontal range of the projectile will be
2 2
u u
(i) g (ii) 2 g
2 2
u u
(iii) 3g (iv) 4 g
u
u cos θ=
Solution : (i) Velocity at the highest point is given by √ 2 (given)   = 45o
2 o
u2 sin 2 θ u sin(2×45 ) u2
R= = =
Horizontal range g g g
163. A projectile is thrown from a point in a horizontal place such that its horizontal
and vertical velocity component are 9.8 m/s and 19.6 m/s respectively. Its horizontal range is
(i) 4.9 m (ii) 9.8 m
(iii) 19.6 m (iv)39.2 m
2u u 2×9 . 8×19. 6
R= x y =
Solution : (iv) We know g 9.8 =39.2 m
Where u x= horizontal component of initial velocity, u y = vertical component of initial
velocity.
164. Two springs of spring constants 1500 N /m and 3000 N /m respectively are
stretched with the same force. They will have potential energy in the ratio

(i) 4 : 1 (ii) 1 : 4
(iii) 2:1 (iv) 1 : 2
F2 U1 k2 3000
U= = = =2 :1
Solution : (c) Potential energy of spring 2k  U2 k1 1500
[If F = constant]