Class 11 Physics Mid-Term Exam – Paper 1
Duration: 3 Hours
Total Marks: 70
Syllabus: Units & Dimensions, Motion in 1D, Motion in 2D, Newton's Laws of Motion
Difficulty Level: Slightly above DAV CBSE Mid-Term
Section A – Objective Type (18 Marks)
1. The dimensional formula of gravitational constant G is: a) [M^-1L^3T^-2] b) [M^1L^3T^-2] c)
[M^-1L^2T^-2] d) [M^-1L^3T^-1]
2. Two vectors are perpendicular if their: a) Cross product is zero b) Dot product is zero c)
Magnitudes are equal d) Both vectors are unit vectors
3. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental dimension? a) Length b) Time c) Mass d) Force
4. A particle moves along a straight line such that its velocity v varies with time as v = 5t^2 + 3t + 2.
Its acceleration at t = 2 s is: a) 13 m/s² b) 23 m/s² c) 26 m/s² d) 16 m/s²
5. In projectile motion, the horizontal range is maximum when the angle of projection is: a) 45° b)
30° c) 60° d) 90°
6. The principle of homogeneity implies: a) All terms in a physical equation must have the same
dimensions b) All units in a physical equation must be the same c) Constants have no dimensions
d) None of the above
7. For a freely falling body, the distance covered in the nth second is given by: a) u + (1/2)g(n² - (n
-1)²) b) u + g c) (1/2)g(2n - 1) d) (1/2)g(2n - 1) s
8. The vector product of two parallel vectors is: a) Maximum b) Zero c) Equal to dot product d)
Undefined
9. The units of impulse are: a) kg·m/s² b) kg·m/s c) N·m d) kg·m²/s²
10. The dimension of torque is: a) [ML²T^-2] b) [ML²T^-1] c) [MLT^-2] d) [ML²T^-3]
11. The time of flight for a projectile is directly proportional to: a) sinθ b) cosθ c) tanθ d) sin2θ
12. A car starts from rest and accelerates uniformly at 2 m/s². Its velocity after 10 seconds will be: a)
20 m/s b) 10 m/s c) 40 m/s d) 15 m/s
13. Which of the following is a scalar quantity? a) Displacement b) Force c) Work d) Velocity
14. Newton’s Second Law is valid only in: a) All reference frames b) Non-inertial reference frames
c) Inertial reference frames d) Accelerated reference frames
15. The range of a projectile is zero when the angle of projection is: a) 90° b) 45° c) 0° d) 30°
16. Dimensional analysis cannot determine: a) The form of a physical relationship b) The numerical
constants c) The dimensional consistency d) None of the above
2 Assertion-Reason (A/R) MCQs – 1 Mark Each
17. Assertion (A): The dimensional formula of energy and torque are the same.
Reason (R): Both energy and torque have the same physical dimensions of [ML²T■²].
a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is correct, but R is wrong.
d) A is wrong, but R is correct.
18. Assertion (A): An object thrown vertically upwards reaches maximum height when its velocity
becomes zero.
Reason (R): At maximum height, the gravitational force is balanced by the air resistance.
a) Both A and R are correct and R explains A.
b) Both A and R are correct but R does not explain A.
c) A is correct but R is wrong.
d) A and R both are wrong.
Section B – Subjective Type (52 Marks)
19. Derive the equation for displacement in uniformly accelerated motion using calculus. [5 Marks]
20. A body is projected with a velocity of 20 m/s at an angle of 30° to the horizontal. Calculate (a)
maximum height (b) time of flight (c) horizontal range. [5 Marks]
21. Using dimensional analysis, verify the dimensional formula for the equation of motion s = ut + ½
a t². [4 Marks]
22. Two forces of magnitudes 3 N and 4 N act at a point. What is the maximum and minimum
resultant force possible? Explain. [4 Marks]
23. Define Newton’s three laws of motion and provide one real-life example for each. [6 Marks]
24. A particle is projected at an angle of 60° with horizontal from the ground with an initial speed of
30 m/s. (a) Calculate the time to reach maximum height (b) maximum height (c) total time of flight.
[5 Marks]
25. Differentiate between scalar and vector quantities, giving three examples of each. [4 Marks]
26. Derive the expression for time of flight of a projectile. [5 Marks]
27. A car of mass 1000 kg is moving with velocity 10 m/s. Calculate the force required to bring it to
rest in 5 s. Also, calculate the distance travelled during this time. [5 Marks]
28. Explain the concept of dimensional homogeneity and its importance in deriving physical
equations. [4 Marks]