INDIAN SCHOOL MULADHA

Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Name : Worksheet: 01
Class & Div : XI A Ch 2: Units and Measurements
Date: 30/07/25 Subject: PHYSICS Prepared by: Resmal Sunny

Convert a physical quantity from one system of unit to another

1. The unit of force in CGS system is dyne and unit of force in MKS system is newton. Use the method
of dimensions to show that 1 newton = 105 dyne.
2. The value of acceleration due to gravity (g) is 9.8 m/s². If we take the unit of length to be kilometre
and unit of time to be minute, then the numerical value of g.
3. A calorie is a unit of heat (energy in transit) and it equals about 4.2 J, where 1 J = 1 kg m² s². Suppose
we employ a system of units in which the unit of mass equals α kg, the unit of length equals β m and
the unit of time is γ s. Show that a calorie has a magnitude 4.2 α−1 β−2 γ2 in terms of new units.
4. In CGS system, the density of water is 1 g/cm³. Use method of dimensions to find its value in MKS
system, i.e., in kg/m³.
5. It is observed that the value of acceleration due to gravity 'g' at a place is 980 cm/s². Obtain its value
in a system in which metre is the unit of length and minute is the unit of time.
6. If the unit of mass, length and time be each doubled, then (a) how the unit of power will change? (b)
how the numerical value is affected?
7. If the value of G, the gravitational constant in CGS system is 6.70 x 10−8 , then what is its value in
SI unit?
8. If unit of length and force are increased by 4 times. How much does the unit of energy change?

Check the correctness of equations of motion

9. The viscous force 'F' acting on a body of radius 'r' moving with a velocity 'v' in a medium of
coefficient of viscosity 'η' is given by F = 6лηrv. Check the correctness of the formula.
10. In the expansion P = E𝑙2 m−5 G−2 , E, m, l, and denote energy, mass, angular momentum and
gravitational constant, respectively. Show that P is a dimensionless quantity.
11. The speed of sound (v) in a material medium depends on the modulus of elasticity E and density of
medium. Use method of dimensions to find an expression for speed of sound in the medium.
12. The volume of a liquid flowing out per second from a pipe of length 𝑙 and radius 𝑟 is written by a
𝜋𝑃𝑟 4
student as 𝑉= where 𝑃 is the pressure difference between two ends of pipe and 𝜂 is coefficient
8𝜂𝑙
of viscosity of the liquid. Check whether the equation is dimensionally correct or not.
Derive the relationship between different physical quantities
13. A large fluid star oscillates in space under the influence of its own gravitational field. Using
dimensional analysis find the expression for its period (T) of oscillation in terms of radius of star (R)
mean density of fluid (ρ) and universal gravitational constant (G)

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14. The force experienced by a mass moving with a uniform speed v in a circular path of radius r
mv2
experiences a force which depends on its mass, speed and radius. Prove that the relation is f =
r
15. If the velocity of light (c), the constant of gravitation (G) and Planck's constant (h) be chosen as the
fundamental units, find the dimensions of mass, length and time in the new system
16. Given that the amplitude of the scattered light is (i) directly proportional to amplitude of incident
light, (ii) directly proportional to the volume of the scattering dust particle (iii) inversely proportional
to its distance from the scattering particle, and (iv) dependent upon the wavelength of the light. Show
1
that the intensity of scattered light varies as
λ4
17. A planet moves around the sun in a circular orbit. The time period of revolution T of the planet
depends on (i) Radius of the orbit (R) (ii) Mass of the sun M (iii) Gravitational constant G, Show
dimensionally that T 2 α R3 .
18. By using the method of dimension, check the accuracy of the following formula: T=
rhρg
where T
2 cos θ
is the surface tension, h is the height of the liquid in a capillary tube, ρ is the density of the liquid, g
is the acceleration due to gravity, θ is the angle of contact, and r is the radius of the capillary tube.
19. Assuming that the mass (m) of the largest stone that can be moved by a flowing river depends only
upon the velocity v, the density p of water and the acceleration due to gravity g. Show that m varies,
with the sixth power of the velocity of the flow
20. The time of oscillation (t) of a small drop of liquid under surface tension depends upon the density
ρr3
p, radius r and surface tension (σ). Prove dimensionally that t α √
σ
21. Liquid is flowing steadily through a pipe. Assume that the volume of the liquid flowing out per
second depends on (a) the coefficient of viscosity of the liquid (η) (b) the radius of the pipe (r) and
(c) the pressure gradient along the pipe (pressure gradient is potential per unit length]. Deduce the
dimensions for the volume of the liquid flowing out per second.
22. The frequency 'f" of vibration of a stretched string depends upon: (i) its length 'l' (ii) the mass per
unit length 'm' (iii) the Tension 'T' in the string. Obtain dimensionally an expression for frequency.
23. If E, M, J and G respectively denote energy, mass, angular momentum and gravitational Constant,
E J2
then what is the dimensions of
M5 G2
Express the physical quantity in new system of units
24. If Length, Time and Energy are fundamental quantities, find the dimension of mass.
25. If momentum (P), area (A) and time (T) are taken to be fundamental quantities, then what is the
dimensional formula for energy.
26. If ‘c’ is the velocity of light, ‘g’ acceleration due to gravity and ‘P’ atmospheric pressure are the
fundamental quantities in MKS system, then what is the dimensional formula for length
27. Determine dimensions / units of physical constants or coefficients
28. Magnitude of force F experienced by a certain object moving with speed v is given by F = Kv² where
K is a constant. Find the dimensions of K
29. If x= at + b𝑡 2 , where x is in metre and t in hour, what will be the unit of 'a' and 'b'?
30. When white light travels through glass the refractive index μ is found to vary with wavelength as

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31. B
μ = A + 2 where A and B are constants. Using the principle of homogeneity of dimensions, determine
λ
the dimensions of A and B.
32. If x = a + b t + ct², where x is in metres what is the dimensional formula of c.
33. Progressive wave is represented by y = A sin (ωt - kx) where x is distance and is time. What are the
dimensions of ω and k?
34. 1
𝐴𝑥 2
The PE of a particle varies with distance 𝑥 as U = where A and B are constants. Find the
𝑥 2 +𝐵
dimensional formula of A × B.
35. An equation is given here (P +
a
)=b
𝜃
where P is pressure, V is Volume and θ is Absolute
V2 V
temperature. If a and b are constants, what is the dimension of a.
36. Force F is given in terms of time t and distance x, by 𝐹 = 𝐴𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐶𝑡 + 𝐵𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐷𝑥. The dimension of
𝐴
𝐵
𝐶
and are.
𝐷
37. A physical quantity x depends on quantities y and z as follows: x = Ay + B tan Cz, where A, B and
C are constants. Which of the following do not have the same dimensions?
38. x and B
39. In the relation y = r sin (ωt − Kx), Find the dimensions of 𝜔⁄𝑘.
40. If h is the plank’s constant, c is the of light and G gravitational Constant, then what is the unit of
hc
G
41. The velocity v (in 𝑐𝑚𝑠 −𝐴
) of a particle is given in terms of time t (in seconds) by the relation,
42. v = at +
b
. Find the dimensions of a, b and c.
t+c
43. The displacement of a particle moving along x-axis with respect to time t is X = at + bt2 – [Link]
the dimensions of c.

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 INDIAN SCHOOL MULADHA
Academic Year 2025 - 2026
Name : Worksheet: 02
Class & Div : XI A Ch 2: Motion along a straight line
Date: 07-08-2025 Subject: PHYSICS Prepared by: Resmal Sunny
1. A train travels with a constant velocity of 80 m/s. Find the time taken by the train to cross a bridge
of length 160 m if the length of train is 240 m
A) 5 s B) 10 s C) 2 s D) 3 s
2. A body travels for 15 seconds starting from rest with constant acceleration. If it travels
distances S1 , S2 and S3 in the first five seconds, second five seconds and next five seconds
respectively, then the relation between S1 , S2 and S3 is
1 1 1 1
A) S1 = S2 = S3 B) 5S1 = 3S2 = S3 C) S1 = S2 = S3 D) S1 = S2 = S3
3 5 5 3
3. A particle is initially at rest, it is subjected to a linear acceleration a, as shown in the figure. The
maximum speed attained by the particle is

A) 605 m/s B) 110 m/s C) 55 m/s D) 550 m/s

4. The velocity -displacement graph of a particle is shown in the figure. The acceleration of the particle
when x = 0 is

1 −2 2 1
A) m/s2 B) m/s2 C) m/s2 D) m/s2
√3 √3 3 3
5. Two cars C1 and C2 are moving in the same direction on a straight single lane road with constant
velocities 12m/s and 10m/s, respectively. When the separation between the two was 200m, C2 started
accelerating to avoid collision. The minimum acceleration of car C2 so that they don't collide, is

A) 1 cm/s2 B) 2 cm/s2 C) 0.1cm/s2 D) 0.2 cm/s2

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6. A particle starts from rest at t = 0s and undergoes an acceleration a in m/s2 with time t in seconds
which is shown in figure. Which one of the following plot represents velocity v in m/s versus
time t in second?

A) B)

C) D)

7. The given graph shows the variation of velocity with displacement. Which one of the graphs given
below correctly represents the variation of acceleration with
displacement?

A) B)

C) D)

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8. A mass A is released from the top of a frictionless inclined plane 18 m long and reaches the bottom
3 sec later. At the instant when A is released, a second mass B is projected upwards along the plane
from the bottom with a certain initial velocity. The mass B travels a distance up the plane, stops and
returns to the bottom so that it arrives simultaneously with A. The two masses do not collide. Initial
velocity of B is

A) 6m/s B) 34 m/s C) 12 m/s D) 18 m/s

9. An object moves 0 to 4 s, in the forward direction and moves 4 to 6 s in backward direction. Its
velocity time graph is given below. Find the distance travelled and displacement of the motion during
this time.

10. The displacement of a particle is given by х = (t – 2)² where x is in meters and t in seconds. What is
the acceleration of the particle. What is the distance covered by the particle in 4 seconds?

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 INDIAN SCHOOL MULADHA
Academic Year 2025 - 2026
Name : Worksheet: 03
Class & Div : XI A Ch 3: Motion in a plane
Date: 18-08-25 Subject: PHYSICS Prepared by: Resmal Sunny
1. Two forces each numerically equal to 5N are acting as shown in the figure, then find resultant of
these two vectors.

A) 2.5 N B) 5N C) 5√3 N D) 10 N
2. A bomber plane moving at a horizontal speed
of 20m/s releases a bomb at a height of 80m above ground as
shown. At the same instant a Hunter of negligible height
starts running from a point below it, to catch the bomb with
speed 10m/s. After two seconds he realized that he cannot
make it, he stops running and immediately hold his gun and
fires in such direction so that just before bomb hits the
ground, bullet will hit it. What should be the firing speed of bullet
A) 10 m/s B) 20 √10m/s C) 10 √10m/s D) 10 m/s
3. A particle is projected from a point A with velocity u√2 an angle of 45o with horizontal as shown
in figure. It strikes the plane BC at right angles. The velocity of the particle at the time of collision
is

√3u u 2u 𝑢2
A) B) C) D)
2 2 √3 2
4. Trajectories of two projectiles are shown in figure. Let T1 and T2 be the
time periods and 𝑢1 and 𝑢2 their speeds of projection.
Then (1) T2 >T1 (2) T2 = T1 (3) u1 > u2 (4) u1 < u2

A) 1, 2 and 3 are correct B) 1 and 2 are correct

C) 2 and 4 are correct D) 1 and 3 are correct

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5. A body is projected up a smooth inclined plane with velocity V from the
point A as shown in the figure. The angle of inclination is 45o and the top
is connected to a well of diameter 40 m. If the body just manages to cross
the well, what is the value of V? Length of inclined plane is 20√2m.

A) 40 m/s B) 40√2 m/s C) 20 m/s D) 20√2 m/s

6. An object is thrown horizontally from point A from a tower and hit the ground 3s later at B. The
line from A to B makes the angle of 30o with the horizontal. The initial velocity of the object is:

A) 15√3 m/s B) 15 m/s C) 10√3 m/s D) 25√3 m/s

7. Two cannons installed at the top of a cliff 10m high fire a shot each with speed 5√3 m/s at some
interval. One canon fire at 60o with the horizontal whereas the second fires horizontally. The
coordinates of the point of collision of the shots are

1 1 1 1
A) 3√5 m, 3m B) m, m C) m, m D) 5√3 m, 5m
5√3 5 3 3√5
8. A particle is projected from a tower as shown in figure, then the
distance from the foot of the tower where it will strike the ground
will be

4000 5000
A) m B) m C) 2000 m D) 3000 m
3 3
9. Figure shows (Vx, t) and (Vy, t) diagrams for a body of unit mass. Find the force as a function of
time.

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10. There are four forces acting at a point produced by the strings as
shown in figure which is at rest. Find the forces F1 and F2.

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 INDIAN SCHOOL MULADHA
Academic Year 2025 - 2026
Name : Worksheet: 03
Class & Div : XI A Ch 4: Force and Laws of Motion
Date: 26-08-25 Subject: PHYSICS Prepared by: Resmal Sunny
1. Two 10 Kg wts are attached at the two ends of a string which passes over a pulley. The tension
on the string is

A) 5 Kg wt. B) 10 Kg. wt C) 20 Kg wt. D) 98 Kg wt.

2. A block B is pushed momentarily along a horizontal surface with a coefficient
of sliding friction μ between B and the surface Block B will come to rest after
a time.
μg g v v
A) B) C) D)
v v g μg
3. A particle crosses the topmost point C of a vertical circle with critical speed ,
then the ratio of velocities at points A, B and C is

A) 53 :33 :1 B) 5:3:1 C) √5:√3:1 D) 52 :32 :1

4. A horizontal force F is applied to a block of mass m on a smooth fixed

inclined plane of inclination θ to the horizontal as shown in the figure.
Normal reaction on the block up the plane is:

A) Fsinθ + mgcosθ B) Fsinθ − mgcosθ

C) Fsinθ + mgcosθ D) Fcosθ − mgsinθ
5. Three equal weight A,B and C of mass 2kg each are hanging on a string passing over a fixed
frictionless pulley as shown in the figure. The tension in the string connecting weights B and C is
approximately

A) 13.3 N B) 8.7 N C) 19.6 N D) 15.6 N

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6. Two blocks A and B of masses 2m and m, respectively are connected by a massless and
inextensible string. The whole system is suspended by a massless spring as shown in the figure.
The magnitude of the acceleration of A and B immediately after the string is cut, are respectively:

A) g, g/2 B) g/2, g C) g, g D) g/2, g/2

7. A monkey of mass 40kg climbs on a rope which can stand a maximum tension of 600N. In which
of the following cases will the rope break. When the monkey,

A) climbs up with an acceleration of 5 m/s2

B) climbs down with an acceleration of 5 m/s2
C) climbs up with a uniform speed of 5m/s
D) falls down the rope nearly freely under gravity
8. A block of mass m is pressed against a vertical wall with a horizontal force F = mg. Another
𝑚𝑔
force 𝐹 ′ = is acting vertically upon the block. If the coefficient of friction between the block
2
and wall is 1/2, the force of friction between them is

mg mg
A) up B) down C) mg up D) mg down
2 2

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9. As insect of mass m crawls along the hanging thread with an acceleration a = g/2. The reaction
offered by ground on the block of mass 2m is

3mg mg
A) B) mg C) 2mg D)
2 2
10. All surfaces shown in figure are assumed to be frictionless and the pulleys and the string are
light. The acceleration of the block of mass 2kg is :

g g g
A) g B) C) D)
2 3 4

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