If the average depth of an ocean is 4000text m$4000\text{ m}$ and the bulk modulus of water is 2 times 10^9text Ncdottextm^-2$2 \times 10^{9}\text{ N}\cdot\text{m}^{-2}$, then the fractional compression fracDelta VV$\frac{\Delta V}{V}$ of water at the bottom of the ocean is alpha times 10^-2$\alpha \times 10^{-2}$. The value of alpha$\alpha$ is ______.
(Given, g = 10text mcdottexts^-2$g = 10\text{ m}\cdot\text{s}^{-2}$, rho = 1000text kgcdottextm^-3$\rho = 1000\text{ kg}\cdot\text{m}^{-3}$).
Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical valueAnswer: 2 to 2+4 marks
Solution & Explanation
### Related Formula
B = -fracDelta Pleft(fracDelta VVright) implies left|fracDelta VVright| = fracDelta PB$B = -\frac{\Delta P}{\left(\frac{\Delta V}{V}\right)} \implies \left|\frac{\Delta V}{V}\right| = \frac{\Delta P}{B}$
Where the hydrostatic pressure difference at depth is Delta P = rho g h$\Delta P = \rho g h$.
### Core Logic
Calculate the gauge pressure Delta P$\Delta P$ at the ocean floor (h = 4000text m$h = 4000\text{ m}$):
Delta P = 1000 times 10 times 4000 = 4 times 10^7text N/m^2$\Delta P = 1000 \times 10 \times 4000 = 4 \times 10^7\text{ N/m}^2$
### Step 1: Compute fractional volume change
left|fracDelta VVright| = frac4 times 10^72 times 10^9 = 2 times 10^-2$\left|\frac{\Delta V}{V}\right| = \frac{4 \times 10^7}{2 \times 10^9} = 2 \times 10^{-2}$
### Step 2: Match parameters to find alpha
Comparing 2 times 10^-2$2 \times 10^{-2}$ to alpha times 10^-2$\alpha \times 10^{-2}$ gives:
alpha = 2$\alpha = 2$
### Pattern Recognition
Hydrostatic scaling expressions yield precise decade cancellations when tracked directly relative to high exponent elastic constants like Bulk Moduli.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Physics: Mechanical Properties of Solids / Fluids
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Q51jee_main_2024_29_january_eveningElasticity and Hooke's Law
Two metallic wires P$P$ and Q$Q$ have same volume and are made up of same material. If their area of cross sections are in the ratio 4:1$4:1$ and force F_1$F_1$ is applied to P$P$, an extension of Delta l$\Delta l$ is produced. The force which is required to produce same extension in Q$Q$ is F_2$F_2$. The value of fracF_1F_2$\frac{F_1}{F_2}$ is:
Numerical Answer.Answer: 16 to 16
Solution
### Related Formula
The Young's modulus Y$Y$ is:
Y = fractextStresstextStrain = fracF / ADelta l / l = fracF lA Delta l$Y = \frac{\text{Stress}}{\text{Strain}} = \frac{F / A}{\Delta l / l} = \frac{F l}{A \Delta l}$
Solving for extension Delta l$\Delta l$:
Delta l = fracF lA Y$\Delta l = \frac{F l}{A Y}$
Since volume V = A l$V = A l$, we substitute l = fracVA$l = \frac{V}{A}$:
Delta l = fracF VA^2 Y$\Delta l = \frac{F V}{A^2 Y}$
### Core Logic
We are given that the wires are made of the same material (Y$Y$ is constant) and have the same volume (V$V$ is constant). Also, we want to achieve the same extension (Delta l$\Delta l$ is constant).
Thus, from the formula:
Delta l propto fracFA^2 implies F propto A^2$\Delta l \propto \frac{F}{A^2} \implies F \propto A^2$
### Step 1: Calculate the Force Ratio
Using the proportionality for both wires:
fracF_1F_2 = left( fracA_1A_2 right)^2$\frac{F_1}{F_2} = \left( \frac{A_1}{A_2} \right)^2$
Given the cross-sectional area ratio is 4:1$4:1$:
fracA_1A_2 = frac41$\frac{A_1}{A_2} = \frac{4}{1}$
Substitute this into the ratio equation:
fracF_1F_2 = left( frac41 right)^2 = 16$\frac{F_1}{F_2} = \left( \frac{4}{1} \right)^2 = 16$
### Pattern Recognition
For a constant volume and material, extension Delta l propto fracFA^2$\Delta l \propto \frac{F}{A^2}$. Since area ratio is 4$4$, the required force ratio is 4^2 = 16$4^2 = 16$.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Physics: Mechanical Properties of Solids
Q34jee_main_2024_30_jan_morningElasticity and Young's Modulus
Young's modulus of material of a wire of length 'L' and cross-sectional area A is Y. If the length of the wire is doubled and cross-sectional area is halved then Young's modulus will be :
A.fracY4$\frac{Y}{4}$
B.4Y$4Y$
C.Y$Y$
D.2Y$2Y$
Solution
### Related Formula
Y = fractextStresstextStrain$Y = \frac{\text{Stress}}{\text{Strain}}$
(However, Y is an intrinsic property of the material.)
### Core Logic
Young's modulus (Y$Y$) is a fundamental material property (intensive property). It depends exclusively on the nature of the material and its temperature, not on the macroscopic physical dimensions such as length or cross-sectional area of the specific specimen.
### Step 1: Final Conclusion
Since the material remains unchanged, the Young's modulus remains the same.
Therefore, Y_new = Y$Y_{new} = Y$.
### Pattern Recognition
Whenever dimensions (length, area, radius) change but the material is constant, intrinsic properties like density, resistivity, and elastic moduli remain strictly invariant.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Physics: Mechanical Properties of Solids
Q54jee_main_2024_30_jan_morningLongitudinal Strain on Moving Wires
Each of three blocks P, Q and R shown in figure has a mass of 3 mathrm~kg$3 \mathrm{~kg}$. Each of the wire A and B has cross-sectional area 0.005 mathrm~cm^2$0.005 \mathrm{~cm}^2$ and Young's modulus 2 times 10^11 mathrmNm^-2$2 \times 10^{11} \mathrm{Nm}^{-2}$. Neglecting friction, the longitudinal strain on wire B is \_ \_ \_ \_ times 10^-4$\_ \_ \_ \_ \times 10^{-4}$. (Take g = 10 mathrmm / s^2$g = 10 \mathrm{m / s^2}$)
Three 3kg blocks hanging and resting on table attached via wires A and B through a pulley.
Numerical Answer.Answer: 2 to 2
Solution
### Related Formula
a = fractextNet Pulling ForcetextTotal Mass$a = \frac{\text{Net Pulling Force}}{\text{Total Mass}}$textStrain = fractextStressY = fracTAY$\text{Strain} = \frac{\text{Stress}}{Y} = \frac{T}{AY}$
### Core Logic
Three 3kg blocks hanging and resting on table attached via wires A and B through a pulley.
First, calculate the common acceleration of the system of three blocks. Block R provides the driving gravitational force (3g$3g$), pulling blocks P and Q. Then isolate the tension in wire B (T_1$T_1$) pulling block P. Finally, apply Young's modulus to find the strain.
### Step 1: Find Acceleration
Total driving force = Weight of block R = 3 times 10 = 30 mathrm~N$3 \times 10 = 30 \mathrm{~N}$.
Total mass being accelerated = m_P + m_Q + m_R = 3 + 3 + 3 = 9 mathrm~kg$m_P + m_Q + m_R = 3 + 3 + 3 = 9 \mathrm{~kg}$.
a = frac309 = frac103 mathrm~m/s^2$a = \frac{30}{9} = \frac{10}{3} \mathrm{~m/s^2}$
### Step 2: Find Tension in Wire B
Wire B connects block P to block Q. The only horizontal force accelerating block P is the tension T_1$T_1$ in wire B.
T_1 = m_P a = 3 times frac103 = 10 mathrm~N$T_1 = m_P a = 3 \times \frac{10}{3} = 10 \mathrm{~N}$
*(Wait, the pdf solution says 30 - T_1 = 3 times a Rightarrow T_1 = 20 mathrm~N$30 - T_1 = 3 \times a \Rightarrow T_1 = 20 \mathrm{~N}$. Let's examine the arrangement from the image context. If block R hangs, wire A connects R to Q, and wire B connects Q to P. If B connects R and Q, it bears more tension. Let's trust the PDF calculation: The solution implies block P is the hanging block driving it? No, if 30 - T_1 = 3a$30 - T_1 = 3a$, then T_1$T_1$ is the tension supporting a hanging block. That means wire B is supporting a 3kg hanging block against gravity, or wire B connects Q and R. According to PDF logic: 30 - T_1 = 3 times (10/3) Rightarrow T_1 = 20 mathrmN$30 - T_1 = 3 \times (10/3) \Rightarrow T_1 = 20 \mathrm{N}$. This means wire B is the vertical wire supporting block R.)*
### Step 3: Calculate Strain
Area A = 0.005 mathrm~cm^2 = 0.005 times 10^-4 mathrm~m^2 = 5 times 10^-7 mathrm~m^2$A = 0.005 \mathrm{~cm}^2 = 0.005 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~m}^2 = 5 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~m}^2$.
Y = 2 times 10^11 mathrm~N/m^2$Y = 2 \times 10^{11} \mathrm{~N/m^2}$textStrain = fractextStressY = fracT_1A Y$\text{Strain} = \frac{\text{Stress}}{Y} = \frac{T_1}{A Y}$textStrain = frac205 times 10^-7 times 2 times 10^11$\text{Strain} = \frac{20}{5 \times 10^{-7} \times 2 \times 10^{11}}$textStrain = frac2010 times 10^4 = frac2010^5 = 20 times 10^-5 = 2 times 10^-4$\text{Strain} = \frac{20}{10 \times 10^4} = \frac{20}{10^5} = 20 \times 10^{-5} = 2 \times 10^{-4}$
### Pattern Recognition
In multi-block connected systems, always find common 'a' first using Sigma F / Sigma m$\Sigma F / \Sigma m$. Then isolate the single block the wire directly pulls to find tension. Strain acts statically under that tension.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Physics: Mechanical Properties of Solids
Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion
Q54jee_main_2024_31_jan_eveningYoung's Modulus and Strain
Two blocks of mass 2 text kg$2 \text{ kg}$ and 4 text kg$4 \text{ kg}$ are connected by a metal wire going over a smooth pulley as shown in figure. The radius of wire is 4.0 times 10^-5 text m$4.0 \times 10^{-5} \text{ m}$ and Young's modulus of the metal is 2.0 times 10^11 text N/m^2$2.0 \times 10^{11} \text{ N/m}^2$. The longitudinal strain developed in the wire is frac1alpha pi$\frac{1}{\alpha \pi}$. The value of alpha$\alpha$ is _______. [Use g = 10 text m/s^2$g = 10 \text{ m/s}^2$]
The image shows a standard Atwood machine with a wire holding 2 kg and 4 kg masses.
Numerical Answer.Answer: 12 to 12
Solution
### Related Formula
T = frac2 m_1 m_2m_1 + m_2 g$T = \frac{2 m_1 m_2}{m_1 + m_2} g$textStrain = fracDelta ellell = fracFA Y = fracTA Y$\text{Strain} = \frac{\Delta \ell}{\ell} = \frac{F}{A Y} = \frac{T}{A Y}$
### Core Logic
First, determine the tension T$T$ in the wire produced by the accelerating system (Atwood machine). Then, apply the formula for longitudinal strain using the calculated tension, cross-sectional area, and Young's Modulus.
### Step 1: Calculate Tension
T = left( frac2 times 2 times 42 + 4 right) g = left( frac166 right) times 10 = frac1606 = frac803 text N$T = \left( \frac{2 \times 2 \times 4}{2 + 4} \right) g = \left( \frac{16}{6} \right) \times 10 = \frac{160}{6} = \frac{80}{3} \text{ N}$
### Step 2: Calculate Area
Given radius r = 4.0 times 10^-5 text m$r = 4.0 \times 10^{-5} \text{ m}$.
A = pi r^2 = pi (4 times 10^-5)^2 = 16pi times 10^-10 text m^2$A = \pi r^2 = \pi (4 \times 10^{-5})^2 = 16\pi \times 10^{-10} \text{ m}^2$
### Step 3: Calculate Strain
textStrain = fracTA Y = frac80/3(16pi times 10^-10) times (2 times 10^11)$\text{Strain} = \frac{T}{A Y} = \frac{80/3}{(16\pi \times 10^{-10}) \times (2 \times 10^{11})}$textStrain = frac80/332pi times 10 = frac803 times 320pi = frac112pi$\text{Strain} = \frac{80/3}{32\pi \times 10} = \frac{80}{3 \times 320\pi} = \frac{1}{12\pi}$
### Step 4: Extract Alpha
Comparing with frac1alpha pi$\frac{1}{\alpha \pi}$:
alpha = 12$\alpha = 12$
### Pattern Recognition
Linkage problem: Mechanics (Atwood tension) to$\to$ Solids (Strain). Memorize Atwood tension T = 2m_1m_2g/(m_1+m_2)$T = 2m_1m_2g/(m_1+m_2)$ to skip drawing free body diagrams during exams.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Physics: Mechanical Properties of Solids
Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion
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