Chapter 1: Force and Motion

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FORCE AND MOTION

Contents Topper’s Secrets

Introduction Important for understanding
Graphical representation of d, v and
Examiner’s Favorite
a time graph
Newton's laws of motion Important for understanding
Linear Momentum Tested multiple times in MDCAT
Elastic Collision Tested 3 to 4 times in exam
Projectile Motion Examiner’s Favorite

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PRACTICE DRILL 1

EASY
1. A car, initially at rest, travels 40 m in 2 s along a straight line with constant
acceleration. The acceleration of the car is:
A) 0.4m/s2 B) 1.3m/s2
C) 20 m/s2 D) a. 4.9m/s2
2. A ball rolls up a slope. At the end of three seconds its velocity is 20 cm/s; at the end of
eight seconds its velocity is 0. What is the average deceleration from the third to the
eighth second?
A) -2.5cm/s2 B) -4.0cm/s2
C) -5.0cm/s2 D) -6.60cm/s2
3. Instantaneous and average velocities become equal when body:
A) Has uniform velocity B) has variable velocity
C) Moves In straight line D) Moves in circle
4. Three particles A, B and C are thrown from the top of a tower with the same speed. A is
thrown up B is thrown down and C is horizontally. They hit the ground with speed
Va, Vb and Vc respectively
A) Va=Vb=Vc B) Va > Vc >Vb
C) Va > Vb =Vc D) Va > Vb =V
5. The area between the velocity-time graph and the time gives:
A) Velocity B) Distance
C) Time D) Acceleration
6. If the slope of velocity-time graph gradually increases, then the body moves with:
A) Uniform velocity B) Variable velocity
C) Positive acceleration D) Negative acceleration
7. The time rate of change of momentum is equal to_____________
A) Applied force B) torque
C) Impulse D) acceleration
8. kgms-1 is equal to:
A) Js B) Ns
C) Nm D) N
9. The velocity of a body changes with constant rate. Its acceleration is:

A) zero B) constant C) negative D) positive

10. If a body moves with constant velocity of 35ms-1 towards south, its acceleration
is:
A) zero B) 10 m/s
C) 15 m/s D) 20 m/s
11. A force of 60N acts on a body for 4seconds, find the change in momentum of the
body?
A) 50Ns B) 200Ns
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C) 240Ns D) 320Ns
12. Newton’s 2nd law of motion gives:
A) Definition of force B) measurement of force
C) Change in force D) both a & b
13. Magnitude of displacement helps us determine:
A) Velocity B) Acceleration
C) Distance D) Speed
14. Dimensionally, Distance and displacement are:
A) Homogenous B) Non-homogenous
C) Both D) None
15. Throwing a package onto shore from a boat that was previously at rest causes the
boat to move ___________ from the shore.
A) Inward B) Outward
C) Remains static D) Curved
16. The ratio of displacement along diameter of circle and total distance along
circle is:
A) 1: π B) π:1
C) π:2 D) 2:π
17. The distance covered by a free-falling body in 5sec will be:
A) 20m B) 50m

C) 100m D) 122.2m
18. A body is allowed to fall freely from certain height, it covers a distance in first 2
second:
A) 2g B) 4g
C) 6g D) 8g
19. Acceleration of bodies of different masses allowed to fall freely is:
A) The same B) Variable
C) Different D) None of these
20. Acceleration may be produced due to change of:
A) magnitude of velocity B) direction of velocity
C) Only direction D) Both magnitude and velocity
21. Action and reaction forces are always experienced by:
A) Same object B) Different object
C) A 3rd objects D) All are possible
22. A car starts from rest and covers a distance of 90 m in one second with uniform
acceleration, its acceleration?
A) 100m/s B) 180m/s
C) 250m/s D) 300m/s
23. Out of following all are possible situations except:
A) A body having velocity east and B) A body having velocity east and
acceleration east acceleration west
C) A body having zero velocity and non- D) A body having constant velocity and
zero acceleration variable acceleration

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24. The speed at which the momentum and kinetic energy of body will have the
same value?
A) 2m/s B) 4m/s
C) 6m/s D) 8m/s
25. A proton is moving with speed of 1x107 m/s passes through a 0.020 cm thick sheet
of paper and emerges with a speed of 2x106m/s. Assuming uniform deceleration,
find retardation while it passes through the paper?
A) -2.4 x1017m/s B) -3.4 x1018m/s
C) -4.4 x1017m/s D) -5.4 x1019m/s
26. The displacement of a vertically thrown ball varies with time as:
A) Circular B) Rectilinear
C) Curved D) Parabolic
27. Motor cycle helmet is padded to _____________
A) To increase time of Collison B) To decrease the time of Collison
C) To increase the speed D) To decrease the speed
28 _______________ is an agency changer that changes or tries to change the state of body.
A) Force B) Velocity
C) Displacement D) Acceleration
29. A The velocities of two equal masses A and B are 13ms-1 and -14ms-1 respectively.
What will be their respective velocities after they suffer one dimensional elastic
collision?
A) -14 ms-1 and 13ms-1 B) -13ms-1 and 14 ms-1
C) 0 and 13ms -1 D) 0 and 14 ms-1
30. A shell of mass m moving with velocity v suddenly explodes into two pieces. One
part of mass m/4 remains stationary. The velocity of the other part will be:
A) V B) 2v
C) 3v/4 D) 4v/3

Answer Key

1. C 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. B 9. B 10. A
11. C 12. B 13. C 14. A 15. B 16. A 17. D 18. A 19. A 20. D
21. B 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. A 26. D 27. A 28. A 29. B 30. D

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PRACTICE DRILL 2

MODERATE

1. If Rmax=85m then find the height?

A) 18.5 m B) 21.25 m
C) 35 m D) 40 m
2. If an object is thrown from a certain height, along horizontal axis, its horizontal
range would be:
A) X=vxt2 B) X=vxt
C) X=v2t D) X=vt2
3. Out of following the conditions for one dimensional elastic collision:
A) Smooth and hard balls B) Non-rotating balls
C) Impact parameter should be zero D) All
4. A ball is thrown on an inclined surface PQ with a velocity of 50 m/s. What is the
range on the plane if the ball is thrown in upward direction? ( θ = 20o, α = 35o)

A) 159.32 m B) 200.12 m
C) 218.89 m D) 221.31 m
5. What is the momentum of a body of 2 kg at its highest point, when thrown with a
velocity of 15 m/s at an angle of 70o with the horizontal?
A) 23 kg ms-1 B) 10.26 kg ms-1
C) 28.19 kg ms -1 D) None of the above
6. What is the kinetic energy at the highest point, if at an angle of 30o with the
horizontal a ball is projected with a kinetic energy
E? A) E/2 B) E/√2 C)5E/4 D) 3E/4

7. A bag of mass 1000 g, projected at an angle of 90° from the ground with an initial
velocity of 5 m/s, acceleration due to gravity is g = 10 m/s2, what is the
maximum height attained?
A) 1.25 m B) 3.0 m
C) 1.5 m D) 2.0 m

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8. A body of mass 55 kg, projected at an angle of 45° from the ground with an initial
velocity of 15 m/s, acceleration due to gravity is g = 10 m/s2, what is the maximum
horizontal range covered?
A) 22.5 m B) 25 m
C) 16 m D) 15 m
9. At what angle of projectile (θ) is the horizontal range minimum?
A) θ=45° B) θ=60°
C) θ=90° D) θ=75°
10. A projectile is launched horizontally at 25 m/s from a tower 30 m high. What can I
do to increase the time the projectile is in the air?
A) Launch with a greater velocity B) Launch from a higher tower
C) Launch with a smaller velocity D) Launch downward instead of
horizontal
11. In the figure given the position –time graph of a particle of mass 0.1 kg is shown.
The impulse at t = 2s is:

A) 0.2 kg ms–1 B) -0.2 kg ms–1

C) 0.1 kg ms–1 D) -0.4 kg ms–1
12. A moving particle of mass m, makes a head on elastic collision with a particle of
mass 2 m, which is initially at rest. the fraction of energy lost by colliding
particle is:

A) 1/9 B) 2/3
C) 8/9 D) No loss
13. Is it correct to say that impulse is equal to?
A) velocity multiplied by time B) momentum
C) force multiplied by the distance it acts. D) a corresponding change in
momentum
14. Two masses of 1 g and 4 g are moving with equal kinetic energies. The ration of
the magnitudes of their linear momenta is:
A) 4:1 B) √2: 1
C) 1:2 D) 1:16
15. For a projectile the ratio of maximum height to square of time of flight is:
A) 5:4 B) 5:2
C) 5:1 D) 10:1
16 _______________ is an agency changer that changes or tries to change the state of body.
A) Force B) Velocity

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C) Displacement D) Acceleration
17. A car travels 30m towards east, the it takes turn and travel 40 m towards west,
is average velocity after 60s
10 ms-1 B) 1/6 ms-1
7/6 ms -1 D) -5 ms-1
18. Instantaneous velocity is
A) Always positive B) Always negative

C) Positive and negative D) Not enough info

19. If the displacement = 15m and time = 10seconds the average velocity is
A) 12.5 m/s B) 1.5 m/s
C) 2.5 m/s D) 3 m/s
20. Decrease in velocity per unit time is called
A) Acceleration B) deceleration
C) positive acceleration D) uniform acceleration
21. An object is moving with constant speed, which of the following is always true?
A) Distance is greater than displacement B) distance is lesser than displacement
C) distance is equal to displacement D) we cannot answer
22. Acceleration of moving car when brakes are applied
A) Positive B) negative
C) zero D) none of these
23. If the velocity versus time graph of an object is a horizontal line, the object is
A) moving with zero acceleration. B) moving with constant non-zero
acceleration.
C) at rest. D) moving with increasing speed
24. The newton-second is unit of:
A) Work B) Impulse
C) Momentum D) Both ‘B’ and ‘C’
25. Accelerating frame of reference which has constant acceleration is
A) constant moving car B) moving train
C) free falling body on earth D) none of these
26. Vertical velocity vs time graph for a projectile motion
A) varies linearly B) follow a parabolic path
C) is constant D) is linear
27. Pseudo forces arises in
A) Inertial frame B) constant moving frame
C) rest frame of reference D) accelerating frame of reference
28. The frame of reference could be
A) Fixed always B) not fixed always
C) at rest D) none of these

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29. The magnitude of displacement is

A) Size of object A B
) Straight line distance between
C) Size of object B initial and final position
D) Any distance between initial and final
position
30. The acceleration of a moving object can be found from
area under displacement-time graph B) slope of displacement-time graph graph

C) area under velocity-time graph D) slope of velocity-time

Answer Key
1. B 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A 8. A 9. C 10. B
11. B 12. C 13. D 14. C 15. A 16. A 17. B 18. C 19. B 20. B
21. C 22. B 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. D

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PRACTICE DRILL 3
HARD
1. A graph is drawn with force along Y-axis and time along X-axis. The area under the
graph represents
A) Momentum B) Couple
C) Moment of the force D) Impulse
2. A helicopter is flying horizontally at an altitude of 2 km with a speed of 100ms-1. A
packet is dropped from it. The horizontal distance between the point where the
packet is dropped and the point where hits the ground is (g = 10ms -2)
A) 2 km B) 0.2 km
C) 20 km D) 4 km
3. A monkey can jump a maximum horizontal distance of 20 m. Then the velocity of
the monkey is
A) 10 ms-1 B) 14 ms-1
C) 20 ms -1 D) 24 ms-1
4. A neutron moving with velocity v collides with a stationary a -particle. The
velocity of the neutron after collision is
A) -3v/5 B) 3v/5
C) 2v/5 D) -2v/5
5. A ball is thrown up with 20 m/s at angle of 45° with x-axis, the horizontal
component of velocity is:
A) 0 m/s B) 10 m/s
C) 14.14 m/s D) 20 m/s

6. A truck weighing 2500 kg and moving with a velocity of 21m/s collides with a
stationary car weighing 1000 kg. The truck and the car move together after the
impact. Calculate their common velocity.
A) 15 m/s B) 16 m/s
C) 17 m/s D) 18 m/s
7. The velocity of a body changes with constant rate. Its acceleration is:
A) zero B) constant
C) negative D) positive

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8. When a projectile is given an initial push and is allowed to move freely due to
inertia under the action of gravity, then such a flight is called
A) ____________ Ballistic trajectory B) Ballistic missile Ballistic flight D) None
C)
9. A body is allowed to fall freely from certain height, it covers a distance in first 4
second:
A) 2 g B) 4 g
C) 6 g D) 8 g
10. If time of flight is 4sec, then find the height:
A) 11 m B) 19.6 m
C) 30 m D) 40 m
11. The coefficient of restitution for a perfectly elastic collision is
A) 1 B) 0

C) ∞ D) -1
12. Walking is possible on the account of
A) Newton's First Law of Motion B) Newton's Second Law of Motion
C) Newton's Third Law of Motion D) Newton's Law of Gravitation
13. If force is doubled by keeping mass constant, then acceleration will be
A) Doubled B) Halved
C) Quadrupled D) 3 times
14. Newton's 3rd law is derived from
A) Newton’s 1st law B) Newton’s 2nd law
C) Both D) None
15. Force exerted by the wall on the water will be
A) F = mv/t B) F = -mv/t
C) Both a and b D) None
16. If car and Truck move with same velocity and we Applied same force on
other which body comes rest first
A) Car B) Truck
C) Both D) None
17. If the maximum horizontal range is 400m then what will be the height attained
by the projectile
A) 100 m B) 300 m
C) 400 m D) 800 m

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18. According to 2nd law of motion, which is correct?

A) acceleration is directly related to mass B) acceleration is inversely related to
force
C) acceleration is not related to mass D) none of these
19. Car weighing 1000kg has velocity 50 km per hour If mass of 250kg is placed
in this then velocity become
A) 25 Km/h B) 50 Km/h
C) 10 Km/h D) 40 Km/h
20. Dimension of momentum is same as
A) Impulse B) Power
C) Planks constant D) All

Answer Key
1. D 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. C 6. A 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. B
11. A 12. A 13. A 14. D 15. B 16. A 17. A 18. D 19. B 20. A

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PAST PAPER MCQS

1. The ratio of displacement along diameter of circle and total distance along
circle is:
A) 1: π B) π:1
C) 2: π D) π:2

2. Arshad is driving down 7th street, he drives 150m in 18s. Assume he

doesn’t speed up or slow down, what is his speed?

A) 0.38 m/s B) 126 m/s

C) 8.33 m/s D) 58.33 /s

3. The distance travelled by a moving car with velocity 15 m/s in

2s, decelerates at 2m/s is equal to:

A) 30m B) 34m
C) 16m D) 26m
4. The value of ratio of displacement to distance is:
A) Always one B) Always less than one
C) More than one D) Equal or less than one

5. Which of the following v-t graph represents the constant acceleration? [

A) B)

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C) D) All of them

t
6. If slope of velocity time graph is not constant at different points, then body
is moving with:

A) constant acceleration B) average acceleration

C) uniform velocity D) increasing acceleration

7. A cyclist is traveling at− . She applies brakes so that she doesn’t collide with the wall in front of her at a
distance of . Calculate the magnitude of deceleration.

A) 6.3 ms−1
B) 12.5 ms−1

C) 5.3 ms−1
D) 13 ms−1

8. Newton first law of motion is also known as:

A) law of universal gravity B) law of conservation of momentum

C) law of electromagnetism D) law of inertia

9. For projectile motion in the absence of air resistance:

A) vertical speed is constant B) horizontal force is constant

C) horizontal acceleration is zero D) vertical acceleration is zero

10. The range of projectile depends upon the velocity of the projection and the
angle of the projection i.e 45˚. For a fixed velocity, when the angle of projection
is larger than 45˚. Which of following is correct?

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A) both the height and the range attained
by the projectile will be less
C) the height attained by the projectile
will be less but the range is more.
B) both the height and the range
attained by the projectile will
be more
D) the height attained by the projectile
will be less but the range is more.

Answer Key
1. C 2. C 3. D 4. D 5. D 6. D 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. D
 Solutions

Practice Drill 1

1. The acceleration of a car can be calculated using the equation:

distance = initial velocity * time + (1/2) * acceleration * time^2

Given that the car starts from rest (initial velocity = 0), the equation simplifies to:

distance = (1/2) * acceleration * time^2

Let's solve an example! Plugging in the given values: distance = 40 m, time = 2 s, we can find
the acceleration:
40 = (1/2) * acceleration * (2^2)
40 = acceleration * 2

Solving for acceleration: acceleration = 40 / 2 = 20 m/s^2

Therefore, the correct option is C) 20 m/s^2.

For further practice and strengthening your understanding, I recommend checking out the
topic of kinematics in physics textbooks such as "Concepts of Physics" by H.C. Verma or
"Fundamentals of Physics" by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker.

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2. The average deceleration can be calculated using the equation:

average deceleration = (final velocity - initial velocity) / time

Given that the initial velocity is 20 cm/s and the final velocity is 0, and the time is 8 - 3 = 5
seconds, we can calculate the average deceleration:

average deceleration = (0 - 20) / 5 = -20 / 5 = -4 cm/s^2

Therefore, the correct option is B) -4.0 cm/s^2.

3. Instantaneous and average velocities become equal when the body has uniform velocity .
Therefore, the correct option is A) Has uniform velocity.
 4. When three particles A, B, and C are thrown from the top of a tower with the same speed, they
will hit the ground with the same speed. This is because the initial speed is the same for all
particles, and neglecting air resistance, the only force acting on them is gravity, which causes
a constant acceleration downwards. Therefore, the correct option is A) Va = Vb = Vc.

5. The area between the velocity-time graph and the time axis gives the distance traveled.
Therefore, the correct option is B) Distance.

6. If the slope of the velocity-time graph gradually increases, it means that the velocity is
increasing with time. This corresponds to positive acceleration . Therefore, the correct
option is C) Positive acceleration.

7. The time rate of change of momentum is equal to the applied force. Therefore, the correct
option is A) Applied force.

8. kgm/s is equal to both Js (joule-second) and Ns (newton-second), as they represent units of

momentum. Therefore, both options A) Js and B) Ns are correct.

9. 1If the velocity of a body changes with a constant rate, it means that the body has a constant
acceleration. Therefore, the correct option is B) Constant.

10. If a body moves with a constant velocity of 35 m/s towards the south, its acceleration is
zero. Therefore, the correct option is A) Zero.

11. The change in momentum of a body can be calculated using the equation:

change in momentum = force * time

Given that the force is 60 N and the time is 4 seconds, we can calculate the change in momentum:

change in momentum = 60 N * 4 s = 240 Ns

Therefore, the correct option is C) 240 Ns.

 12. Newton's 2nd law of motion gives the measurement of force, which is the product of mass and
acceleration . Therefore, the correct option is B) Measurement of force.

13. 1The magnitude of displacement helps us determine the distance traveled by the body.
Therefore, the correct option is C) Distance.

14. Dimensionally, distance and displacement are both homogeneous quantities. Therefore, the
correct option is A) Homogeneous.

15. When a package is thrown onto the shore from a boat that was previously at rest, the boat
moves outward from the shore due to the conservation of momentum. Therefore, the correct
option is B) Outward.

16. The ratio of displacement along the diameter of a circle to the total distance along the circle is
1:π. Therefore, the correct option is A) 1:π.

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17. 1The distance covered by a free-falling body in 5 seconds can be calculated using the
equation:

distance = (1/2) * acceleration * time^2

In free fall near the Earth's surface, the acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.8 m/s^2.
Plugging in the values, we get:

distance = (1/2) * 9.8 m/s^2 * (5 s)^2 = 122.5 m

Therefore, the correct option is D) 122.2 m.

18. The distance covered by a body in the first 2 seconds of free fall can be calculated using the
equation:

distance = (1/2) * acceleration * time^2

In free fall near the Earth's surface, the acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.8 m/s^2.
Plugging in the values, we get:

distance = (1/2) * 9.8 m/s^2 * (2 s)^2 = 19.6 m

Therefore, the correct option is A) 2g (where g = 9.8 m/s^2).

19. The acceleration of bodies of different masses allowed to fall freely is the same. This is
because the acceleration due to gravity is constant and independent of the mass of the falling
object. Therefore, the correct option is A) The same.

20. Acceleration may be produced due to a change in both the magnitude and direction of
velocity . Therefore, the correct option is D) Both magnitude and velocity.

21. Action and reaction forces are always experienced by different objects. This is based on
Newton's third law of motion, which states that every action has an equal and opposite
reaction. Therefore, the correct option is B) Different object.

22. The acceleration of the car can be calculated using the equation:

distance = (1/2) * acceleration * time^2

Given that the distance is 90 m and the time is 1 second, we can solve for acceleration:

90 = (1/2) * acceleration * (1^2)

90 = (1/2) * acceleration

Solving for acceleration: acceleration = 90 / (1/2) = 180 m/s^2

Therefore, the correct option is B) 180 m/s^2.

23. The option "A body having constant velocity and variable acceleration" is not possible. If
the velocity is constant, it means there is no acceleration. Therefore, the correct option is D) A
body having constant velocity and variable acceleration.

24. The speed at which the momentum and kinetic energy of a body will have the same value
is when the body is moving at 2 m/s. This occurs when the body has a mass of 1 kg.
Therefore, the correct option is A) 2 m/s.

25. The retardation (negative acceleration) experienced by a proton while passing through the
paper can be calculated using the equation:
final velocity^2 = initial velocity^2 + 2 * acceleration * distance

Given that the initial velocity is 1x10^7 m/s, the final velocity is 2x10^6 m/s, and the distance is
0.020 cm = 0.0002 m, we can solve for acceleration :

(2x10^6)^2 = (1x10^7)^2 + 2 * acceleration * 0.0002

4x10^12 - 1x10^14 = 0.0004 * acceleration

acceleration = (4x10^12 - 1x10^14) / 0.0004 = -2.4x10^17 m/s^2

Therefore, the correct option is A) -2.4 x 10^17 m/s^2.

26. The displacement of a vertically thrown ball varies with time as a parabolic curve. This is
because the motion of a vertically thrown ball follows a projectile motion trajectory.
Therefore, the correct option is D) Parabolic.

27. Motorcycle helmets are padded to increase the time of collision during an impact. Increasing
the time of collision reduces the impact force on the head, thereby reducing the risk of injury.
Therefore, the correct option is A) To increase the time of collision.

28. Force is the agency changer that changes or tries to change the state of a body. Therefore, the
correct option is A) Force.

29. In an elastic collision, the velocities of the colliding objects after the collision will be
exchanged. Therefore, the correct option is B) -13 m/s and 14 m/s.

30. In the explosion of a shell into two pieces, the total momentum before and after the explosion
must be conserved. Since one part of mass m/4 remains stationary (zero velocity), the other
part must have a velocity that ensures the conservation of momentum. Therefore, the
correct option is D) 4v/3
 Practice Drill 2
1. If Rmax=85m then find the height?

Correct Answer: B) 21.25 m

Explanation: The range (Rmax) of a projectile is given by Rmax = (u^2 * sin(2θ)) / g, where u is the
initial velocity , θ is the angle of projection, and g is the acceleration due to gravity. In this
case, we have Rmax = 85m. Since the range formula involves the sine of the angle, we can rearrange
it to find the height (H) using the formula H = (Rmax * g) / (2 * u^2 * sin^2(θ)). Plugging in the
values, we get H = (85 * 9.8) / (2 * u^2 * sin^2(θ)). To calculate the height accurately, we need to
know the values of u and θ.

Incorrect options:

A) 18.5 m: This option is not correct based on the given information.

C) 35 m: This option is not correct based on the given information.

D) 40 m: This option is not correct based on the given information.

2. If an object is thrown from a certain height, along the horizontal axis, its horizontal range would
be:

Correct Answer: B) X = vxt

Explanation: The horizontal range of a projectile is given by the formula X = v * t, where v is the
horizontal component of the initial velocity and t is the time of flight. The horizontal component of
the initial velocity remains constant throughout the motion. Therefore, the correct option is B) X =
vxt.

Incorrect options:

A) X = vxt^2: This option is incorrect because the time is linearly multiplied with time.

C) X = v^2t: This option is incorrect because the time is not squared in the formula.

D) X = vt^2: This option is incorrect because the velocity is not multiplied by the square of time.

3. Out of the following conditions for one-dimensional elastic collision:

Correct Answer: D) All Correct

Explanation: In a one-dimensional elastic collision, all of the given conditions must be satisfied. The
colliding objects should be smooth and hard balls, they should be non-rotating, and the impact
parameter should be zero. Therefore, the correct option is D) All Correct.

Incorrect options:
A) Smooth and hard balls: This option is incorrect because it only includes one of the conditions.

B) Non-rotating balls: This option is incorrect because it only includes one of the conditions.

C) Impact parameter should be zero: This option is incorrect because it only includes one of the
conditions.

4. A ball is thrown on an inclined surface PQ with a velocity of 50 m/s. What is the range on the
plane if the ball is thrown in an upward direction? (θ = 20o, α = 35o)

Correct Answer: C) 218.89 m

Explanation: The range of a projectile on an inclined plane can be calculated using the formula R =
(u^2 * sin(2θ)) / g, where u is the initial velocity , θ is the angle of projection, and g is the
acceleration due to gravity. In this case, the ball is thrown in an upward direction, so the angle of
projection becomes (90° - θ). Plugging in the given values, we get R = (50^2 * sin(2(90° - 20°))) / 9.8
= 218.89 m.

Incorrect options:

A) 159.32 m: This option is not correct based on the given information.

B) 200.12 m: This option is not correct based on the given information.

D) 221.31 m: This option is not correct based on the given information.

5. What is the momentum of a body of 2 kg at its highest point when thrown with a velocity of 15 m/s
at an angle of 70° with the horizontal?

Correct Answer: B) 10.26 kg ms-1

Explanation: The momentum of an object is given by the product of its mass and velocity . In this
case, the mass of the body is 2 kg and the velocity at the highest point can be calculated by
considering the vertical component of the initial velocity, which is given by v = u * sin(θ). Plugging
in the values, we get v = 15 * sin(70°). The momentum is then calculated as momentum = mass *
velocity = 2 * (15 * sin(70°)) = 10.26 kg ms-1.

6. What is the kinetic energy at the highest point, if at an angle of 30° with the horizontal, a
ball is projected with a kinetic energy E?

Correct Answer: D) 3E/4

Explanation: The kinetic energy of an object is given by the formula KE = (1/2) * mass *
velocity^2. In this case, the angle of projection is 30° with the horizontal, which means the initial
velocity is given by u = sqrt(2E/m), where m is the mass of the ball. At the highest point of the
projectile motion, the vertical component of the velocity becomes zero, but the horizontal component
remains unchanged. Therefore, the kinetic energy at the highest point is given by KE = (1/2) *
mass * (horizontal velocity)^2 = (1/2) * m * (u * cos(30°))^2 = (1/2) * m * (sqrt(2E/m) * cos(30°))^2
= (1/2) * (2E) * (3/4) = 3E/4.

7. A bag of mass 1000 g is projected at an angle of 90° from the ground with an initial velocity
of 5 m/s. If the acceleration due to gravity is 10 m/s^2, what is the maximum height attained?

Correct Answer: A) 1.25 m

Explanation: When an object is projected at an angle of 90° (vertical projection), the initial velocity in
the vertical direction is given by u = usin(θ), where θ is the angle of projection. In this case, θ = 90°,
so the vertical component of the initial velocity is u = 5 * sin(90°) = 5 m/s. The maximum height
(H) attained by the bag can be calculated using the formula H = (u^2) / (2g) = (5^2) / (2 * 10) = 1.25
m.

8. A body of mass 55 kg is projected at an angle of 45° from the ground with an initial velocity
of 15 m/s. If the acceleration due to gravity is 10 m/s^2, what is the maximum horizontal range
covered?

Correct Answer: A) 22.5 m

Explanation: The horizontal range of a projectile is given by the formula R = (u^2 * sin(2θ)) / g,
where u is the initial velocity , θ is the angle of projection, and g is the acceleration due to gravity.
Plugging in the given values, we get R = (15^2 * sin(2 * 45°)) / 10 = 22.5 m.

9. At what angle of projectile (θ) is the horizontal range minimum?

Correct Answer: C) θ = 90°

Explanation: The horizontal range of a projectile is maximum when the angle of projection is 45°.
However, for the horizontal range to be minimum, the projectile needs to be launched vertically. This
means the angle of projection (θ) should be 90°.

10. A projectile is launched horizontally at 25 m/s from a tower 30 m high. What can be done to
increase the time the projectile is in the air?

Correct Answer: B) Launch from a higher tower

Explanation: The time of flight of a projectile is determined by the vertical component of the
initial velocity and the acceleration due to gravity. To increase the time the projectile is in the air, you
can launch it from a higher tower, which will increase the initial vertical component of the velocity
and thus increase the time of flight.

11. In the given position-time graph, the impulse at t = 2s is:

Correct Answer: B) -0.2 kg ms–1

Explanation: Impulse is defined as the change in momentum of an object and can be calculated by
finding the area under the force-time graph. In this case, since the position-time graph is given, we
can find the velocity-time graph by calculating the derivative of the position-time graph. The impulse
is then given by the change in momentum, which can be calculated as the area under the velocity-time
graph. At t = 2s, the area under the velocity-time graph is negative and equal to -0.2 kg ms–1.

12. In a head-on elastic collision between a moving particle of mass m and a particle at rest with
mass 2m, the fraction of energy lost by the colliding particle is:

Correct Answer: C) 8/9

Explanation: In an elastic collision, both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved. The
moving particle of mass m will transfer some of its kinetic energy to the particle at rest with mass
2m. The fraction of energy lost by the colliding particle can be calculated by subtracting the final
kinetic energy from the initial kinetic energy and dividing it by the initial kinetic energy . In
this case, since the particle at rest gains kinetic energy , the fraction of energy lost by the
colliding particle is given by (Initial KE - Final KE) / Initial KE = (1 - 1/9) = 8/9.

13. Is it correct to say that impulse is equal to?

Correct Answer: D) A corresponding change in momentum

Explanation: Impulse is defined as the change in momentum of an object. Mathematically, impulse

(J) can be calculated as the product of the force acting on an object and the time interval over which
the force acts. It can also be expressed as J = Δp, where Δp represents the change in momentum.
Therefore, impulse is equal to the corresponding change in momentum.

14. Two masses of 1 g and 4 g are moving with equal kinetic energies. The ratio of the
magnitudes of their linear momenta is:

Correct Answer: C) 1:2

Explanation: The kinetic energy of an object is given by the formula KE = (1/2) * mass *
velocity^2. Since the masses are moving with equal kinetic energies, we can equate their kinetic
energies and solve for the ratio of their velocities. The ratio of their velocities will be the same as the
ratio of their linear momenta since momentum is given by the product of mass and velocity . In
this case, the ratio of the magnitudes of their linear momenta is 1:2.

15. For a projectile, the ratio of the maximum height to the square of the time of flight is:

Correct Answer: A) 5:4

Explanation: The maximum height (H) reached by a projectile is related to the time of flight (T)
by the equation H = (1/8) * (g * T^2). Taking the ratio of H to T^2, we get H / T^2 = (1/8) * g. Since
g is a constant, the ratio of H to T^2 is a constant and equal to (1/8) * g. Therefore, the ratio of the
maximum height to the square of the time of flight is 1:8, which simplifies to 5:4 when multiplied
by 5.

16. _______________ is an agency changer that changes or tries to change the state of body.

Correct Answer: A) Force

Explanation: Force is the agency that changes or tries to change the state of motion of an object. It
can accelerate an object, decelerate it, change its direction, or bring it to rest. Force is defined as the
product of mass and acceleration and is measured in Newtons (N).

17. A car travels 30m towards the east, then it takes a turn and travels 40m towards the west.
What is the average velocity after 60s?

Correct Answer: B) 1/6 ms-1

Explanation: Average velocity is calculated by dividing the total displacement by the total time
taken. In this case, the total displacement is 40m towards the west (negative direction) since the
displacement towards the east cancels out with the displacement towards the west. The total time
taken is 60s. Therefore, the average velocity is -40m / 60s = -2/3 m/s = -1/6 m/s.

18. Instantaneous velocity is:

Correct Answer: C) Positive and negative

Explanation: Instantaneous velocity is the velocity of an object at a specific instant in time. It can be
positive if the object is moving in the positive direction, negative if the object is moving in the
negative direction, or zero if the object is at rest. Instantaneous velocity captures the direction as well
as the magnitude of the velocity at that instant.

19. If the displacement is 15m and the time is 10 seconds, the average velocity is:

Correct Answer: B) 1.5 m/s

Explanation: Average velocity is calculated by dividing the displacement by the time taken. In this
case, the displacement is 15m and the time is 10 seconds. Therefore, the average velocity is 15m / 10s
= 1.5 m/s.

20. Decrease in velocity per unit time is called:

Correct Answer: B) Deceleration

Explanation: Deceleration refers to the decrease in velocity per unit time. It is often used to describe
the slowing down or negative acceleration of an object. It is the opposite of acceleration, which refers
to the increase in velocity per unit time.

21. An object is moving with constant speed, which of the following is always true?

Correct Answer: C) Distance is equal to displacement

Explanation: When an object is moving with constant speed, the distance covered by the object is
equal to the magnitude of the displacement. This is because constant speed implies that the object is
not changing its direction, and therefore the distance and displacement will be the same.

22. When brakes are applied to a moving car, the acceleration is:

Correct Answer: B) Negative

Explanation: When brakes are applied to a moving car, the car slows down and its velocity decreases.
As acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity, and velocity is decreasing in this case, the
acceleration is negative. Negative acceleration is also referred to as deceleration or retardation.

23. If the velocity-versus-time graph of an object is a horizontal line, the object is:

Correct Answer: A) Moving with zero acceleration

Explanation: The slope of the velocity-versus-time graph represents acceleration. If the velocity-
versus-time graph is a horizontal line, it means the velocity is constant over time, and therefore the
object is moving with zero acceleration. This implies that the object is either at rest or moving with
constant velocity.

24. The newton-second is the unit of:

Correct Answer: B) Impulse

Explanation: The newton-second (N s) is the unit of impulse. Impulse is the change in momentum of
an object and is calculated as the product of force and the time interval over which the force acts.
Impulse is measured in Newton-seconds.

25. An accelerating frame of reference that has a constant acceleration is:

Correct Answer: C) A free-falling body on Earth

Explanation: A free-falling body on Earth experiences a constant acceleration due to gravity. In
this case, the frame of reference is accelerating with a constant acceleration of approximately 9.8
m/s^2. Other examples of accelerating frames of reference include a car that is accelerating or a
rocket taking off.

26. The vertical velocity versus time graph for projectile motion:

Correct Answer: B) Follows a parabolic path

Explanation: The vertical velocity versus time graph for projectile motion follows a parabolic
path. This is because the vertical velocity component of a projectile changes continuously due to the
effect of gravity. The parabolic shape of the graph represents the changing velocity during the upward
and downward motion of the projectile.

27. Pseudo forces arise in:

Correct Answer: D) Accelerating frame of reference

Explanation: Pseudo forces, also known as fictitious forces, arise in accelerating frames of reference.
These forces are introduced to explain the apparent effects observed in non-inertial reference frames.
In accelerating frames, such as a car accelerating or a rotating frame, pseudo forces are added to the
equations of motion to account for the observed phenomena.

28. The frame of reference could be:

Correct Answer: B) Not fixed always

Explanation: The frame of reference refers to the coordinate system or point of view from which
measurements of motion are made. The frame of reference can be chosen arbitrarily based on
convenience. It can be fixed, such as a stationary observer on the ground, or it can be moving, such as
an observer in a moving car. The choice of the frame of reference depends on the specific situation
and the reference point needed for analysis. Therefore, the frame of reference is not fixed and can
vary depending on the context

29. The magnitude of displacement is:

Correct Answer: B) Straight line distance between initial and final position

Explanation: The magnitude of displacement is the shortest distance between the initial and final
position of an object, measured in a straight line. It is a vector quantity that takes into account both
the distance and direction between the two points.

30. The acceleration of a moving object can be found from:

Correct Answer: D) Slope of velocity-time graph

Explanation: The acceleration of a moving object can be determined by calculating the slope of the
velocity-time graph. The slope represents the rate of change of velocity, which is the definition of
acceleration. By measuring the change in velocity over a specific time interval, one can determine the
acceleration of the object.

Practice Drill 3

1. A graph is drawn with force along the Y-axis and time along the X-axis. The area under the graph
represents:

Correct Answer: D) Impulse

Explanation: The area under the graph represents the impulse experienced by an object. Impulse is
equal to the change in momentum of the object and is calculated by integrating the force over time.
Therefore, the area under the force-time graph represents the impulse.

2. A helicopter is flying horizontally at an altitude of 2 km with a speed of 100 m/s. A packet is

dropped from it. The horizontal distance between the point where the packet is dropped and the
point where it hits the ground is (g = 10 m/s^2):

Correct Answer: A) 2 km

Explanation: Since the helicopter is flying horizontally, the horizontal velocity of the packet
remains constant throughout its free fall. Therefore, the horizontal distance traveled by the packet is
equal to the horizontal velocity multiplied by the time of flight. The time of flight can be
calculated using the equation: time = (2 * height) / g = (2 * 2000 m) / 10 m/s^2 = 400 s. The
horizontal distance is then given by distance = velocity * time = 100 m/s * 400 s = 40,000 m = 40 km.
However, since the question asks for the horizontal distance in kilometers, the answer is 2 km.

3. A monkey can jump a maximum horizontal distance of 20 m. Then the velocity of the monkey
is:

Correct Answer: B) 14 m/s

Explanation: The horizontal distance covered by a projectile can be determined using the equation:
distance = (initial velocity * time) * cos(angle). In this case, the maximum horizontal distance is
given as 20 m, and the angle is not provided. Assuming the angle of projection to be 45 degrees
(which maximizes the range), we can calculate the initial velocity. Rearranging the equation, we
have: initial velocity = distance / (time * cos(angle)) = 20 m / (1 s * cos(45 degrees)) = 20 m / (1 *
√2/2) = 20 * √2 m/s ≈ 14.14 m/s.

4. A neutron moving with velocity v collides with a stationary alpha particle. The velocity of the
neutron after the collision is:

Correct Answer: A) -3v/5

Explanation: This question is related to the conservation of momentum. In an elastic collision
between two particles, the total momentum before the collision is equal to the total momentum after
the collision. Since the alpha particle is stationary initially, its momentum is zero. Therefore, the
momentum of the neutron before the collision is mv, where m is the mass of the neutron. After the
collision, the neutron and alpha particle move together with a common velocity. By applying the
conservation of momentum, we can calculate the velocity of the neutron after the collision. The
correct answer is -3v/5.

5. The correct option is C) 14.14 m/s.

When a ball is thrown up at an angle of 45° with the x-axis, its initial velocity can be resolved into
horizontal and vertical components. The horizontal component remains constant throughout the
motion because there is no force acting horizontally.

The initial velocity of the ball is given as 20 m/s at an angle of 45°. To find the horizontal component
of velocity, we can use trigonometry. The horizontal component is given by:

Horizontal velocity = initial velocity * cos(angle)

Horizontal velocity = 20 m/s * cos(45°)

Using the trigonometric value of cos(45°) = √2 / 2, we get:

Horizontal velocity = 20 m/s * (√2 / 2) = 20√2 / 2 = 10√2 m/s ≈ 14.14 m/s

Therefore, the correct option is B) 14.14 m/s.

Explanation for other options:

Option A) 0 m/s: This is incorrect because the ball has an initial horizontal velocity component
due to the throwing motion.

Option C) 0 m/s: This is incorrect because the ball has an initial horizontal velocity component due to
the throwing motion.

Option D) 20 m/s: This is incorrect because the initial velocity of 20 m/s is the magnitude of the total
velocity, which includes both horizontal and vertical components.

6. A truck weighing 2500 kg and moving with a velocity of 21 m/s collides with a stationary car
weighing 1000 kg. The truck and the car move together after the impact. Calculate their common
velocity.

Correct Answer: A) 15 m/s

Explanation: In a collision where two objects stick together after impact, momentum is conserved.
The momentum before the collision is equal to the momentum after the collision. The momentum of
the truck before the collision is given by (mass of the truck * velocity of the truck), and the
momentum of the car is zero since it is stationary. After the collision, the total mass of the system is
the sum of the truck and car masses, and their common velocity can be calculated by dividing the
total momentum by the total mass: (2500 kg * 21 m/s + 0 kg * 0 m/s) / (2500 kg + 1000 kg) = (52,500
kg·m/s) / (3500 kg) = 15 m/s.
7. The velocity of a body changes with a constant rate. Its acceleration is:

Correct Answer: B) Constant

Explanation: When the velocity of a body changes at a constant rate, it means that the body undergoes
uniform acceleration. Acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity with respect to time.
If the rate of change of velocity is constant, then the acceleration is constant.

8. When a projectile is given an initial push and is allowed to move freely due to inertia under the
action of gravity, then such a flight is called Ballistic flight.

Correct Answer: C) Ballistic flight

Explanation: When a projectile is launched with an initial velocity and is allowed to move freely
under the influence of gravity, it follows a trajectory known as a ballistic flight. This type of motion is
characterized by the absence of external forces acting on the projectile after its initial launch.

9. A body is allowed to fall freely from a certain height, it covers a distance of 8 g in the first 4
seconds.

Correct Answer: D) 8 g

Explanation: In free fall near the surface of the Earth, the distance covered by an object is given by
the equation d = (1/2)gt^2, where d is the distance, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and t is the
time. Plugging in the values, we get d = (1/2)(9.8 m/s^2)(4 s)^2 = 78.4 m. Therefore, the distance
covered in the first 4 seconds is 78.4 m, which is equivalent to 8 times the acceleration due to gravity
(8 g).

10. If the time of flight is 4 seconds, then the height is:

Correct Answer: B) 19.6 m

Explanation: The time of flight is the total time the projectile remains in the air. In projectile
motion, the vertical displacement can be calculated using the equation: height = (initial velocity *
time * sin(angle)) - (0.5 * g * time^2). Given that the time of flight is 4 seconds and neglecting air
resistance, the height can be calculated using the given values.

11. The coefficient of restitution for a perfectly elastic collision is:

Correct Answer: A) 1
Explanation: The coefficient of restitution (e) is a measure of the elasticity of a collision. For a
perfectly elastic collision, where there is no loss of kinetic energy, the coefficient of restitution is
equal to 1. This means that the relative velocity of separation after the collision is equal to the
relative velocity of approach before the collision.

12. Walking is possible on the account of Newton's First Law of Motion.

Correct Answer: A) Newton's First Law of Motion

Explanation: Walking is made possible by Newton's First Law of Motion, also known as the law of
inertia. According to this law, an object at rest tends to stay at rest, and an object in motion tends to
stay in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an external force.
When we walk, our muscles exert a force to overcome the inertia of our body and initiate motion.

13. If the force is doubled while keeping the mass constant, then the acceleration will be doubled.

Correct Answer: A) Doubled

Explanation: According to Newton's Second Law of Motion, the acceleration of an object is

directly proportional to the net force applied to it and inversely proportional to its mass. When the
force acting on an object is doubled while the mass remains constant, the acceleration will also be
doubled. This relationship is described by the equation F = ma.

14. The correct option for question 14 is D) None.

Newton's 3rd law, also known as the law of action and reaction, is not directly derived from either
Newton's 1st law or Newton's 2nd law. Newton's 1st law, also known as the law of inertia, states that
an object at rest will remain at rest, and an object in motion will continue in motion with a constant
velocity unless acted upon by an external force. Newton's 2nd law, also known as the law of
acceleration , states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting
on it and inversely proportional to its mass.

Newton's 3rd law is a separate principle that states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite
reaction. It describes the nature of the forces between two interacting objects. It does not derive from
the other laws but is a fundamental principle of classical mechanics.

15. The correct option is B) F = -mv/t.

According to Newton's 3rd law, the force exerted by the wall on the water will be equal in magnitude
but opposite in direction to the force exerted by the water on the wall. Since the water exerts a force
in the leftward direction on the wall, the force exerted by the wall on the water will be in the
rightward direction, as indicated by the negative sign. Therefore, the correct option is B) F = -mv/t.

Explanation for other options:

Option A) F = mv/t: This is incorrect because it does not take into account the equal and opposite
nature of the forces described by Newton's 3rd law.

Option C) Both a and b: This is incorrect because neither option A nor option B is correct.
Option D) None: This is correct because the force exerted by the wall on the water does not follow
option A or option B. Instead, it follows Newton's 3rd law, which states that the force is equal in
magnitude but opposite in direction to the force exerted by the water on the wall.

16. If a car and a truck move with the same velocity and the same force is applied, the car will come
to rest first.

Correct Answer: A) Car

Explanation: The deceleration of a body is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and
inversely proportional to its mass. Since both the car and the truck are moving with the same
velocity and experience the same force, the car, with its lower mass, will experience a higher
deceleration and come to rest first compared to the truck.

17. If the maximum horizontal range is 400 m, then the height attained by the projectile is:

Correct Answer: A) 100 m

Explanation: In projectile motion, the maximum horizontal range is achieved when the projectile is
launched at an angle of 45° with the horizontal. The time of flight can be calculated using the
formula: time of flight = (2 * initial velocity * sin(angle)) / g. The maximum height reached can
be calculated using the formula: height = (initial velocity^2 * sin^2(angle)) / (2 * g). Given the
maximum horizontal range of 400 m, you can use these formulas to calculate the height.

18. According to the 2nd law of motion, none of the provided options accurately represent the
relationship described by Newton's Second Law.

Correct Answer: D) None

Explanation: The second law of motion, also known as Newton's Second Law of Motion, states that
the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely
proportional to its mass. None of the options presented in the question accurately represent the
relationship described by Newton's Second Law.

19. A car weighing 1000 kg has a velocity of 50 km/h. If a mass of 250 kg is placed in the car,
then the velocity remains 50 km/h.

Correct Answer: B) 50 km/h

Explanation: The addition of a mass to a car does not directly affect its velocity unless an external
force is applied. The velocity of the car will remain the same at 50 km/h even after placing an
additional mass of 250 kg in it, assuming no additional force is acting on the system.
20. The dimension of momentum is the same as the impulse.

Correct Answer: A) Impulse

Explanation: The dimension of momentum and impulse is the same. Both momentum and impulse
have dimensions of mass times velocity (M·L/T). The SI unit for both momentum and impulse is
kilogram-meter per second (kg·m/s).

Past Paper Mcqs

1. The ratio of displacement along the diameter of a circle to the total distance along the circle is:

Correct Answer: C) 2:π

Explanation: The displacement along the diameter of a circle is equal to the diameter itself, while the
total distance along the circle is equal to the circumference. The ratio of the diameter to the
circumference of a circle is 2:π.

2. Arshad is driving down 7th street, and he drives 150 m in 18 s. Assuming he doesn't speed up or
slow down, his speed can be calculated as:

Correct Answer: C) 8.33 m/s

Explanation: Speed is defined as the distance traveled divided by the time taken. In this case, the
distance traveled is 150 m, and the time taken is 18 s. Dividing the distance by the time gives us a
speed of 8.33 m/s.

3. The distance traveled by a moving car with a velocity of 15 m/s in 2 s, decelerating at 2 m/s^2,
can be calculated as:

Correct Answer: D) 26 m

Explanation: The distance traveled by a car can be calculated using the equation: distance = initial
velocity * time + (1/2) * acceleration * time^2. In this case, the initial velocity is 15 m/s, the time is 2
s, and the acceleration is -2 m/s^2 (negative because it is decelerating). Plugging in these values gives
us a distance of 26 m.

4. The value of the ratio of displacement to distance is always less than one.

Correct Answer: D) Always less than one

Explanation: Displacement is a vector quantity that represents the change in position from the starting
point to the final point, whereas distance is a scalar quantity that represents the total path length
traveled. The magnitude of displacement is always less than or equal to the distance traveled.
Therefore, the ratio of displacement to distance is always less than one.

5. All of the provided v-t graphs represent constant acceleration .

Correct Answer: D) All of them

Explanation: A constant acceleration is represented by a straight line on a velocity-time graph. In all

the provided graphs, the velocity changes at a constant rate over time, indicating constant
acceleration.

6. If the slope of a velocity-time graph is not constant at different points, then the body is moving
with increasing acceleration.

Correct Answer: D) Increasing acceleration

Explanation: The slope of a velocity-time graph represents acceleration . If the slope is not
constant at different points, it means the acceleration is changing. If the slope is increasing, it
indicates that the acceleration is also increasing over time.

7. A cyclist is traveling at a certain velocity and applies brakes to avoid a collision. The
magnitude of deceleration can be calculated using the given information.

Correct Answer: A) 6.3 m/s^2

Explanation: The magnitude of deceleration can be calculated using the equation: deceleration =
(final velocity^2 - initial velocity^2) / (2 * distance). In this case, the initial velocity, final velocity,
and distance are given. Plugging in these values gives us a deceleration of 6.3 m/s^2.

8. Newton's first law of motion is also known as the law of inertia.

Correct Answer: D) Law of inertia

Explanation: Newton's first law of motion states that an object at rest tends to stay at rest, and an
object in motion tends to stay in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted
upon by an external force. This property is known as inertia, and hence the first law is also called the
law of inertia.

9. For projectile motion in the absence of air resistance, the horizontal acceleration is zero.

Correct Answer: C) Horizontal acceleration is zero

Explanation: In the absence of air resistance, the only force acting on a projectile in the horizontal
direction is the initial velocity . There are no horizontal forces causing acceleration. Therefore, the
horizontal acceleration is zero.

10. For a fixed velocity, when the angle of projection is larger than 45°, the height attained by the
projectile will be less, but the range is more.

Correct Answer: D) The height attained by the projectile will be less, but the range is more.

Explanation: When the angle of projection is larger than 45°, the vertical component of the velocity
becomes greater, leading to a higher range. However, the greater vertical component also causes the
projectile to reach a lower height compared to a 45° projection.