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2 Motion in
platform itself because our positionit
or the railway However, if we
respect to them.
changing with compare
REST AND MOTION with respect to the things inside the
our position train,
many things. passengers, the walls, the roof and the f
It-we look around in our classroom, we see that is, other
they are said to it is not changing.
'Therefore,in relation
All these things do not appear to move; of the train,
it
be at rest. In physics,a body is said to be at rest if we are at rest. Thus, an object canbe
to these objects,
relation to one Object while it canbeat
surroundings. in motion in object at the same
point taken as a reference point in its rest in relation
to another instantof
disturbed rest and
For example, a book lying on a table, if not time. We can,
therefore, say that motion are
respect
by anybody does not change its position with relative terms.
of rest.
to the table. So, the book is said to be in a state
of a
Similarly, the blackboard, the walls and the desks
ONE-DIMENSIONAL MOTION
classroom are also at rest.
objects
We see human beings, animals and other object is said to be one-
a The motion of an
moving from one place to the other. For example, out of the three
dimensionalmotion if only one
man walking on a road, a girl playing in a playground, specifying the position
coordinates (i.e. x, y or z)
a bus moving on a road, are all in motion. These respect to time.
of the object changes with
examples show that one thing is common about every moves along a straight
In such a motion, the object
moving object, that is, it keeps changing its position of a train along a straight
line. For example, the motion
continuously.
railwaytrack, the motion of an object dropped from
A body is said to be in motion if it changes its
position with respect to a fixed point taken as a a certain height above the ground, etc. are one-
dimensionalmotion.
reference point in its surroundings.
Figure 2.1 illustrates the one-dimensional motion
Rest and motion are relative terms of a particle. Note that the motion of the particleis
Let us imagine that we are sitting in a moving train. along the x-axis.As the particle moves from PI to
x-coordinate changes from Xl to x2.
We are in motion with respect to a farmerstanding along the x-axis,
of motion.
in a field outside or with respect to the trees outside This is the simplest type
c
SYLLABUS
Scalar and vector quantities, distance, speed, velocity, acceleration;graphs of distance-time and speed-time;
equations of uniformly accelerated motion with derivations.
Examples of scalar and vector quantities, rest and motion in one dimension, distance and displacement; speed and
z
velocity;acceleration and retardation; distance-time and velocity-timegraphs; meaning of slope of the graphs;
[Non-uniform acceleration excluded). Equations to be derived: v = u + at; S = ut + hat2; S = + r? = u2 + 2aS.
[Equation for Snth is not included). Simple numerical problems.
x:
x
b. Three coordinates
coordinate x changes
only one
One-dimensional motion Fig. 2.2 Distance travelledby the person
Fig. 2.1
Vectorquantity
'k The shortest distance (straight distance) between
which requires both magnitude the initial and the final positions of a moving body
Aphysicalquantity
its complete description in a particular direction is caned its displacement.
(orsize)and direction for
quantity. Thus, a vector quantity has Suppose a person (moving body) moves from A
iscalledavector
Some examples of vector to B (4 km) towards east and from B to C (3 km) due
bothmagnitudeand direction.
are displacement, velocity, acceleration, force, north (Fig. 2.3), then the distance travelled by the
quantities
person is
weightand momentum.
AB + BC = 4 km + 3 km = n km
Distanceand displacement But, the displacement of the person is AC which
Ineverydaylife,the terms distance and displacement can be calculated by using Pythagoras' theorem, i.e.
areusedasiftheseare the same. In physics, these terms AB2+BC2
describedifferent quantities.
Distance w
o
lheactuallength of the path travelled (or covered) displacement z
5km
bya movingbody, irrespective of its direction is 3 km
called z
the'distance' travelled by the body.
Forexample,if a person (moving body) moves
z
fromAto B (4 km), B to C (4 km) and then from C
4 km z
toD(3km),then the total length (distance) of the path
covered Fig. 2.3 Displacementof the person 35
(Fig.22) by the person is,
TABCE 2.1 Differences between distance and displacement
Displacement
Distance
Parameter (Point of difference) displacement of a
tnoving body moving
travelled by a the shortest distance (straight body
l. Concept (definition) Abe distance travellecl
of the path between the initial position distanq)
is the actual length irrespective of and
body position of the moving body thefirial
(or covered) by the
the direction. It is a vector quantity.
quantity.
Physical quantity It is a scalar It may be positive, negativeor
zero.
3. Value It is always positive.
or Its magnitude is always less than
always greater than or
Magnitude Its magnitude is to the distance travelled. equal
equal to the displacement,
"Ibe speed of a
quantity called speed. body is
42 +32 distance travelled by it per unit time. tht
displacement about its own axis after every 24 hours, therefore,speed is a scalar quantity.
i.e. after one rotation (Fig. 2.4). Kinds of speed
l. Uniform speed: A body is said to be moving
with uniform speed if it covers equal distances
in equal intervals of time irrespectiveof the
direction throughout its motion.
A (initial point)
For example, if a car travels 30 km every halfhour
(30 minutes), IS km every quarter of an hour
(15 minutes), 1 km every minute, we can say
that the car has a uniform speed of 60 km/h01
Fig. 2.4 Displacement is zero when a body completes 1 km/min.
z one revolution in a circular path. O min 3 mun
1 min 2 min
c
z
When a body is in motion, the rapidityof its motion 2. Non-uniform speed: A body is said to be m
36 at a particular moment is describedby the physical with non-uniform speed if it covers unequ;
distances in equal intervals of time irrespective
Instantaneous speed
of the direction throughout its motion.
Distance travelled in a very short time
For example, if a car travels 30 km in Xominutes,
Time interval
28km in next 30 minutes, 20 km in next AOminutes,
Mie speedometer of a vehicle measures the
then we can say that the car has a non-uniform
instantaneous speed.
speed. O. Average speed: When a body travels with a non-
min 2 min oniform speed, then the average speed of the body
0 mtn min
can be obtained by dividing the total distance
0.8 km 0.6 km travelled by the total time taken. Thus,
non-uniform (or variable) speed
Fig. 2.6 Illustrating Average speed =
Total distance travelled
Total time taken
Examplesof bodies possessing non-uniform speed:
a. When we
ride on our bicycle, we cover a Velocity
short distance per unit time in the beginning. We have just learnt that speed does not tell anything
Gradually we gain speed. about the direction of motion. The physical quantity
when hit with a bat moves very
b. A cricket ball which gives both the distance travelled and the direction
fast initially but slows down gradually and of motion is called velocity. In other words, the velocity
finallycomes to rest. of a body is its speed in a specified direction.
When an oscillating simple pendulum is left Ibe distance travelled by a body per unit time
for some time, the amplitude of its oscillations in a given direction is called its velocity.
becomes smaller and smaller and finally the Velocity has both magnitude and direction. So,
oscillation stops (Fig. 2.7). velocity is a vector quantity. It is represented by the
When a body travels with a non-uniform speed, we symbol ü or 13. Ihe arrow specifies that it is a vector
calculatethe instantaneous speed and the average quantity. For convenience, however, it is also written
speedof the body to describe its motion. simply as v.
3. Instantaneousspeed: If the speed of a body Velocity (v)
changescontinuously with time, its speed at any Distance travelled in a specified direction (S)
instantis known as the instantaneous speed. It Time taken (t)
is obtainedby dividing the distance travelled in a
Now, if a body covers a distance S in time t in a
veryshort time interval by the time interval.Thus,
specified direction, then its velocity v is given by
S(in a particular direction)
Units of velocity
The unit of velocity is same as that of speed, i.e. in o
CGS system, the unit of velocity is centimetre per
z
second as cm s- or cm/s. In SI system,
o
the unit of velocityis metre per second written as
in the
m s-l or m/s. Velocitymay also be expressed
or m/min; z
units of metre per minute written as m min-
km/min.
kilometre per minute written as km min-I or
km/h.
Kilometre per hour is written as km h-l or 37
Fig. 2.7 A simple pendulum
velooty
22 between speed and Velocity
oaf
0 body is defined as
'Ibe velocity of the dist
A
AS by a hod, per (init tijne in a
speed givend,
rev unit tinw.
is a quantity.
is a quantity
Velocity be positive, negative or
or I
y•eed be
If
4. Averagevelocity: the velocity of a
Kinds of velocity
particular direction changes continuousl
a body
1. Uniform (or constant) a uniform rate, then the arithmetic
travels in a linc (in a particular direction) the initial and the final velocities overa
mean
of
and covers equal distances in equal intervals period of time is called the averageVeb
time, it is said to have uniform velocity.
that direction.
Ihus, a body is said to have uniform (or constant)
So, average velocity in a particular direction
velocity if it covers equal distances a. in equal time Initial velocity + Final velocity
Intervals, and b. in a straightline (in a particular
direction).
If u is the initial velocity and v is the finalvelocih
For example, a car travelling with a constant speed
in a particular direction then,
in a straight line has uniform (or constant) velocity
2. Non-uniform velocity: A body is said to have Average velocity in a particular direction
non-unifonn velocity when it covers unequal 2
distances in equal intervals oftime in a particular The differencesbetween speed and velocity
direction. given in Table 2.2.
For example, a car moving with non-uniform speed
in a particular dnection has non-uniform velocity. CONCEPT OF ACCELERATION
A car taking turn at a constant speed has non-
uniform because its directionof motion To developthe idea of acceleration, let us conside
changes. a body moving in a straight line with a non-uniforn
When a body travels with a non-uniform velocity, velocity.For example, let a train start from rest
then to describe its motion, we calculatethe station A. When it starts moving, its velocity increasf
instantaneous velocity and the averagevelocity. and after a certain time interval it attains a constar
2c 3. Instantaneous velocity: The velocity of a body at velocity.As the next station approaches, its veloci
any particular instant during its motion is called gradually decreases and finally becomes zero at station
instantaneous velocity. It is obtained by dividing (Fig. 2.8).
the distance travelled in a very short time interval
constant velocity
z (such that the body does not change its direction
of motion during that time interval) by the time 60
z interval, i.e.
z Instantaneous velocity
z
c Distance travelled in a particular station A time stationB
direction in a very short time interval
Fig. 2.8 Non-uniform motion of train between
Time interval station A and station B
hanges in the veiO("y of
nioving Positive au ejeration
in of elevation,
If the if y of the
certain height
2. When retardation of 9.8 m/s2. So,
a bail falling freely fjom a undergoes a the Velo
thrown vertically upwards will d
of a body
of 9.8 m/s for every second of time
inclined plane
at the rate
until it reaches zero at the
velocity decreases ho
point.
of 'g' on earth is maximumat
3. "Ibe value
plane
a ball moving down an inclined
and minimum at the
Fig. 29 Examples of uniform
acceleration poles (9.86 m/s2)
2
(9.80 m/s ).
acceleration if the Time
words, a body is said to have uniform
Velocity
rate of change ofits velocity remains constant. Time
35 O rn/s
0 rnjs
accelerationis
The motion of a body with uniform Is 9.8 rrvs
called uniformly accelerated motion. 9.8 m/s
40 km/h 20 km/h 2
z
20 km 40km = 24 km/h
c Thus, the averagespeed of the car is 24 km/h.
I travelled
taken
YOUR PROGRESS
- 90 km "h
Choose (he most appropriate answer.
Iberefore.the tram should travel at the A bait from a certain height i'
in of
speed b monon
90 km,h for the next km. both rest
quantity b) scalar quant•rv
A car If its ve vet tor quanoty
An ant travels O distance of g cm from P to
to km h LnS s, then tind the Q and then a cm to
Its resuitont
ot the m SI units.
ear
10 cm
SOLUTION SI unit of acceleration is 4. A boy starts from his house and travels 5 km to reach
meth the market. Atter purr-ha•ung to
i. the entin iour•ev per second square. So, we should first calculate house The displacement of the boy
Total distance covered the tram 120km veloouesunthe units of metre per second. a. 10 km. b. 5 km. c. IS km
aver. speed 60 km 'h A body falling freely under gravity has
Here, Initial velocity (u) = S4 km/h 5.
Time requtrediot the entire journey a. uniform acceleration. b. uniform retardauor,. c. non-uniform acceleratjorvdu none
By us•ng the formula, km
Find the odd-one out. Give reasons for your choice.
Total distancetravelled Energy, Speed. Force, Mass, Temperature
Average speed z: x 1000 m
Total tametaken 2. Weight. Acceleration, Velocity, Distance, Momentum
60 X 60 s 2
3. m, rn/S, km/h, rn/s
120 km S40 m
So, = IS m/s 4. A body falling freely, A ball moving down an inclined plane, A bail thrown vertically
Total tune taken upwards, car •n
36 s market place
120 km
Total time taken Final velocity (v) = 72 Ian/h C. Answer these questions.
60 km/h
72 x 1 km A book is lying on a table. Examine its state. Define that state.
A bird is flying in the sky. What is its state? Define its state.
X For the first part of the journey 3. Give an example to show that rest and motion are relative terms.
72 x 1000 m
Dastarvcecovered = 30 km 4. When is the motion of an object said to be one-dimensional?Give two examples.
60 X 60 s
Speed = 30 kmyftl 5. Distinguish between scalar and vector quantities.
By using the formula, 720 m
6. Distinguish between distance and displacement.
36 s
7. State the CGS and Sl units of distance.
Speed = Distancetravelled = 20 m/s
Timetaken 8. Distinguish between speed and velocity.
Time taken = S s
Time taken = Distancetravelled 9. Statethe CGS and Sl unitsof speed.
By using the formula,
Speed 10. Distinguish between uniform speed and non-uniformspeed.
Acceleration(a)
30 km 11. Distinguish between instantaneous speed and average speed.
Final velocity (v) —Initial velocity (u)
30 km/h 12 Distinguish between uniform velocity and non-uniform velocity.
Time (t) 13. Distinguish between average speed and average velocity.
2
3. For the second part of the journey 14. Define the term acceleration.
Time requred = (2 —I ) h 15. Statethe CGS and Sl units of acceleration.
20 m/s—lS m/s S m/s 16. Distinguish between acceleration and retardation.
Dustance to be covered = (120 —30)
17. Distinguish between uniform acceleration and non-uniform acceleration.
= 90 km = I m/s 2
By usa.ngthe formula,
18. The acceleration of a body is 9.8 m s-2. What do you understandby this statement?
So,the accelerationof the car in SI units is I m/s2. 19. Define the term 'acceleration due to gravity.
20. due to
a few e.ampies
on the
21. suppose jar one
a a
O. Solve these
numeric a's.
A in a. SI unit', b.
a distance ot km in 2 S minutes,calculatehis speed
h
2. A starts from rest and covers a distanceof 450 m in 2 minutes. Calculate the speed of
A train travels a distance of 20 km with a uniform speed of 60 km/h. It travels another distant
40 km with a uniform speed of 80 km/h.Calculatethe averagespeed of the train. e
4. An aeropjane flies 200 and then another 200 km Witha uniform
km with a uniformspeedof 300 km/h
(Ans.
S. The distance between km at a speed of 20 km/h.
two stations A and B is 160 km. A train covers first 40
should the train travel while covering the remainingdistance,so that its average speed for the entirejournf
40 km/h?
[Ans. 60
6. A scooterist has to of 10 km. He covers the first 4 km at a speed of 40 km/h.
cover a distance How
should he run his scooter for the remainingjourney,such that his average speed for the
entirejourney fast
is
(Ans. 90
7. A car is traveliing at 36 km/h. If its velocity increasesto 72 km/h in 5 s, then find the acceleration of the
carin
[Ans.2rrvs
8. A car travelling at a uniform velocityof 60 km/hretardsin 10 seconds and reaches a velocity of 45 i)
km/h. find
(Ans. 0.42
m/s 21