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Question48
One end of a massless spring of spring constant k and natural length I0
is fixed while the other end is connected to a small object of mass m
lying on a frictionless table. The spring remains horizontal on the table.
If the object is made to rotate at an angular velocity ω about an axis
passing through fixed end, then the elongation of the spring will be :
[27-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

k − mω2l 0
A.
mω2

mω2l 0
B.
k + mω2

mω2l 0
C.
k − mω2

k + mω2l 0
D.
mω2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
mω2(l 0 + x) = kx
⇒mω2l 0 = (k − mω2) × x
mω2l 0
⇒x =
(k − mω2)

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Question49
A mass of 10 kg is suspended vertically by a rope of length 5m from the
roof. A force of 30N is applied at the middle point of rope in horizontal
direction. The angle made by upper half of the rope with vertical is
−1 −1 2
θ = tan (x × 10 ). The value of x is____(Given, g = 10m ∕ s )
[27-Jun-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 3

Solution:
T cos θ = mg
T cos θ = 100N
T sin θ = 30
T sin θ 30
⇒ =
T cos θ 100
3
⇒tan θ =
10
∴x = 3

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Question50
A hanging mass M is connected to a four times bigger mass by using a
string-pulley arrangement, as shown in the figure. The bigger mass is
placed on a horizontal ice-slab and being pulled by 2 Mg force. ln this
situation, tension in the string is 5x Mg for x = ____. Neglect mass of the
string and friction of the block (bigger mass) with ice slab.
(Given g = acceleration due to gravity)

[28-Jun-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 6

Solution:

Solution:
Mg g
a= = (in upward direction)
4M + M 5
T =M g+ (
g
5
=
6M g
5 )
⇒x = 6

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Question51
 −1
A block of mass 2 kg moving on a horizontal surface with speed of 4ms
enters a rough surface ranging from x = 0.5m to x = 1.5m. The
retarding force in this range of rough surface is related to distance by
F = −kx where k = 12 Nm. The speed of the block as it just crosses the
rough surface will be :
[28-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. zero

B. 1.5ms−1
−1
C. 2.0ms
−1
D. 2.5ms

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
F = −12x
dv
mv = −12x
dx
v 1.5
∫ vd v = −6 ∫ x dx(m = 2 kg)
4 0.5

[ 1.5 ]
2 2 2
v − 16 − 0.5
= −6
2 2
v2 − 16
= −6
2
v = 2m ∕ sec

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Question52
A wire of length L is hanging from a fixed support. The length changes
to L1 and L2 when masses 1 kg and 2 kg are suspended respectively from
its free end. Then the value of L is equal to :
[29-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. √L1L2

L1 + L2
B. 2

C. 2L1 − L2

D. 3L1 − 2L2

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
By Hooke's Law
so Fα ∆ L
F1 ∆L1
=
F2 ∆L2
10 (L1 − L)
=
20 (L2 − L)
L = 2L1 − L2

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Question53
A block of metal weighing 2 kg is resting on a frictionless plane (as
−1
shown in figure). It is struck by a jet releasing water at a rate of 1kgs
and at a speed of 10ms−1. Then, the initial acceleration of the block, in
−2
ms , will be :

[29-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. 3

B. 6

C. 5

D. 4

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
F = ρv2a
⇒10 × 1 = 2× acceleration
⇒ Acc. = 5m ∕ s2

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Question54
A block of mass 40 kg slides over a surface, when a mass of 4 kg is
suspended through an inextensible massless string passing over
frictionless pulley as shown below.

The coefficient of kinetic friction between the surface and block is 0.02.
The acceleration of block is. (Given g = 10ms−2.)
[29-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. 1ms−2
−2
B. 1 ∕ 5ms

C. 4 ∕ 5ms−2

D. 8 ∕ 11ms−2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

fr = µN
max
= 0.02 × 400
= 8N
Let the acceleration is a as shown then.
40 − T = 4a
T − 8 = 40a
32 8 2
⇒a = = m∕ s
44 11

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Question55
A block of mass M placed inside a box descends vertically with
acceleration 'a'. The block exerts a force equal to one-fourth of its
weight on the floor of the box. The value of 'a' will be
[29-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. g
4

B. g
2

C. 3g
4

D. g

Answer: C

Solution:
Using Newton's second law
mg
mg − = ma
4
3g
⇒a =
4

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Question56
Four forces are acting at a point P in equilibrium as shown in figure.
The ratio of force F 1 to F 2 is 1 : x where x =

[25-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. Your Answer :

Answer: None

Solution:

Solution:
1 1 1
F 1 = +2× − =
√2 √2 √2
1 1 3
F 2 = 2× + =
√2 √2 √2
 F1 1 1
= = ⇒x=3
F2 3 x

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Question57
For a free body diagram shown in the figure, the four forces are applied
in the ' x ' and ' y ' directions. What additional force must be applied and
at what angle with positive x-axis so that the net acceleration of body is
zero?

[25-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. √2 N , 45∘

B. √2 N , 135∘

C. 2 N , 30∘
√3

∘
D. 2N , 45

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
∧ ∧
Resultant of already applied forces = − i − j
∧ ∧
⇒ Force required to balance = i + j
∘
⇒ Force required = √2N in magnitude at angle 45 with +ve x-axis

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Question58
Three masses M = 100 kg, m1 = 10 kg and m2 = 20 kg are arranged in a
system as shown in figure. All the surfaces are frictionless and strings
are inextensible and weightless. The pulleys are also weightless and
frictionless. A force F is applied on the system so that the mass m2
moves upward with an acceleration of 2ms−2. The value of F is :
( . Take .g = 10ms−2 )

[26-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. 3360 N

B. 3380 N

C. 3120 N

D. 3240 N

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
In frame of block of mass M moving with acceleration a

m1a − T = 2m1 ⇒ 10a − T = 20

T − m2g = m22 ⇒ T − 200 = 40 ⇒ T = 240...... (ii)

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Question59
A monkey of mass 50 kg climbs on a rope which can withstand the
tension (T) of 350N. If monkey initially climbs down with an
2
acceleration of 4m ∕ s and then climbs up with an acceleration of
2 2
5m ∕ s . Choose the correct option (g = 10m ∕ s ).
[26-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. T = 700N while climbing upward

B. T = 350N while going downward

C. Rope will break while climbing upward

D. Rope will break while going downward

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
T down = 50 × (10 − 4)
= 50 × 6
= 300N
T up = 50 × (10 + 5)
= 50 × 15
= 750N
⇒ Rope will break while climbing up.

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Question60
Two masses M 1 and M 2 are tied together at the two ends of a light
inextensible string that passes over a frictionless pulley. When the mass
M 2 is twice that of M 1, the acceleration of the system is a1 When the
mass M 2 is thrice that of M 1, the acceleration of the system is a2. The
a1
ratio a2
will be :

[26-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. 1
3
 2
B. 3

3
C. 2

1
D. 2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Case 1
m2g − m1g
a=
m1 + m2
M2 = 2m1
2m1g − m1g
a1 =
3m1
a1 = g ∕ 3
Case −2
M2 = 3m1
3m1g − m1g
a2 =
4m1
g
a2 =
2
g
a1 3 2
= =
a2 g 3
2

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Question61
A bag is gently dropped on a conveyor belt moving at a speed of 2m ∕ s.
The coefficient of friction between the conveyor belt and bag is 0.4.
Initially, the bag slips on the belt before it stops due to friction. The
distance travelled by the bag on the belt during slipping motion, is :
[Take g = 10m ∕ s−2 ]
[27-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. 2m

B. 0.5m

C. 3.2m

D. 0.8 ms

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
v = 2m ∕ s
µ = 0.4
a = +(0.4)(g)
= +4m ∕ s2
2 2
v − u = 2 as
⇒(4) = 2 × (4)(s)
s = 0.5m

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Question62
A block of mass M slides down on a rough inclined plane with constant
velocity. The angle made by the incline plane with horizontal is θ. The
magnitude of the contact force will be :
[27-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. Mg

B. Mg cos θ

C. √Mg sin θ + Mg cos θ

D. Mg sin θ √1 + µ

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

N = Mg cos θ
f = Mg s i n θ
R = √N +f
2 2

R = Mg

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Question63
A block 'A' takes 2s to slide down a frictionless incline of 30∘ and length
'I', kept inside a lift going up with uniform velocity 'v'. If the incline is
changed to 45∘, the time taken by the block, to slide down the incline,
will be approximately :
[27-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:
A. 2.66s

B. 0.83s

C. 1.68s

D. 0.70s

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

a = g sinθ
1
ℓ = g sin30∘(2)2
2
1
ℓ = g sin45∘t2
2

( )
1
2
(4) =
1 2
√2
t ⇒t= √ 2√2 ≃ 1.68

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Question64
In two different experiments, an object of mass 5 kg moving with a
speed of 25ms−1 hits two different walls and comes to rest within (i) 3
second, (ii) 5 seconds, respectively. Choose the correct option out of the
following :
[28-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. Impulse and average force acting on the object will be same for both the cases.

B. Impulse will be same for both the cases but the average force will be different.

C. Average force will be same for both the cases but the impulse will be different.

D. Average force and impulse will be different for both the cases.

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Impulse = change in momentum
I = ∆P

F aug = ∆P ∕ ∆t