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Physics Work and Energy Concepts Explained

The document contains a series of physics problems and questions related to mechanics, including definitions, laws, and derivations of work, energy, and forces. It covers topics such as kinetic friction, conservation of energy, work done by forces, and acceleration of bodies on inclined planes. The document also includes specific calculations and derivations related to forces and motion.

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Physics Work and Energy Concepts Explained

The document contains a series of physics problems and questions related to mechanics, including definitions, laws, and derivations of work, energy, and forces. It covers topics such as kinetic friction, conservation of energy, work done by forces, and acceleration of bodies on inclined planes. The document also includes specific calculations and derivations related to forces and motion.

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1. Define coefficient of kinetic friction.

(1)
2. State the law of conservation of energy.
(1)
3. Write the SI unit of work and power.
(1)
4. Derive the expression of work done when a constant force acts at an
angle θ with displacement.
(2)
5. Explain the difference between conservative and non-conservative
forces with one example of each.
(2)
6. Derive the expression for work done by a variable force F = kx,
where k is a constant.
(3)
OR
A force F = 5x N acts on a body moving along x-axis. Calculate the
work done when the body moves from x = 0 to x = 4 m.
7. A body of mass 5 kg slides down a rough inclined plane making an
angle of 30° with the horizontal. If μ = 0.3, calculate the
acceleration of the body. (g = 10 m/s²)
(3)
OR
A block of mass 2 kg slides down a 40° incline. The coefficient of
friction is 0.2. Calculate the net acceleration of the block.
8. Derive the expression for acceleration of two bodies connected by a
light inextensible string over a smooth pulley (Atwood’s machine).
(3)
9. A body of mass 3 kg is acted upon by a horizontal force of 15 N on a
rough surface (μ = 0.2). Find:
(i) Frictional force,
(ii) Acceleration of the body.
(3)
10. Derive the work-energy theorem.
(5)
OR
A bullet of mass 20 g moving with a velocity of 150 m/s penetrates a
wooden block and comes to rest after travelling 10 cm. Calculate the
average resistive force offered by the block.
11. A body of mass 4 kg slides 2 m down a rough inclined plane of
angle 30° with the horizontal. It is acted upon by:
o Gravitational force along the incline,
o An applied force of 10 N up the incline, and
o A frictional force of 5 N. Calculate:
(i) Work done by gravitational force,
(ii) Work done by applied force,
(iii) Work done against friction,
(iv) Net work done on the body,
(v) Kinetic energy gained by the body. .
(5)
OR
Derive an expression for potential energy of a body of mass m raised
to a height h.

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