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A light string passing over a smooth light fixed pulley connects two blocks of masses m_1 and m_2. If the acceleration of the system is g/8, then the ratio of masses is
Pulley Systems and Tension diagram for Q31 - JEE Main 2024 Evening
The image displays two masses suspended over a single fixed smooth pulley.

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula a = frac(m_1 - m_2)g(m_1 + m_2) ### Core Logic Assuming m_1 > m_2, the net pulling force is (m_1 - m_2)g and the total mass to be accelerated is (m_1 + m_2). Given that the acceleration of the system is a = fracg8. ### Step 1: Algebraic Manipulation fracg8 = frac(m_1 - m_2)g(m_1 + m_2) m_1 + m_2 = 8m_1 - 8m_2 8m_2 + m_2 = 8m_1 - m_1 9m_2 = 7m_1 fracm_1m_2 = frac97 ### Pattern Recognition For standard Atwood machines, a = g times fractextDifference in masstextSum of mass. If a/g = 1/8, then (m_1-m_2)/(m_1+m_2) = 1/8, which can be solved using componendo and dividendo: m_1/m_2 = (8+1)/(8-1) = 9/7. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion

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Q45 jee_main_2024_27_jan_morning Conservation of Linear Momentum
A body of mass 1000text kg is moving horizontally with a velocity 6text m/s. If 200text kg extra mass is added, the final velocity (in m/s) is:
  • A. 6
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 5

Solution

### Related Formula m_1 v_1 = m_2 v_2 ### Core Logic Since there is no external horizontal force acting on the body, linear momentum along the horizontal axis is conserved. Initial mass m_1 = 1000text kg, initial velocity v_1 = 6text m/s. Final mass m_2 = 1000 + 200 = 1200text kg. ### Step 1: Balance conservation equation 1000 times 6 = 1200 times v_2 6000 = 1200 v_2 implies v_2 = frac60001200 = 5text m/s ### Pattern Recognition Inelastic mass addition transitions are classic momentum-balance equations, scaling velocity inversely with total expanded mass profiles. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion
Q39 jee_main_2024_29_jan_morning Friction and Work Done
A block of mass 100 mathrm~kg slides over a distance of 10 mathrm~m on a horizontal surface. If the co-efficient of friction between the surfaces is 0.4, then the work done against friction (in J) is:
  • A. 4200
  • B. 3900
  • C. 4000
  • D. 4500

Solution

### Related Formula Kinetic frictional force (f) on a flat surface: f = mu N = mu m g Work done against friction (W_textagainst): W_textagainst = f cdot s = mu m g s ### Core Logic Given values: m = 100 mathrm~kg, quad s = 10 mathrm~m, quad mu = 0.4 Take g = 10 mathrm~m/s^2. ### Step 1: Calculate Friction Force The normal force on a horizontal surface is: N = mg = 100 times 10 = 1000 mathrm~N The force of friction is: f = mu N = 0.4 times 1000 = 400 mathrm~N ### Step 2: Calculate Work Done The work done against friction is: W_textagainst = f cdot s = 400 mathrm~N times 10 mathrm~m = 4000 mathrm~J Therefore, the work done is 4000 mathrm~J. ### Pattern Recognition Work done *by* friction is negative (-4000 mathrm~J) because the frictional force opposes displacement. Work done *against* friction is positive (+4000 mathrm~J) because it represents the external energy that must be spent to sustain slide. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion
Q32 jee_main_2024_30_january_evening Work Done by Friction on Incline
A block of mass 1 mathrm~kg is pushed up a surface inclined to horizontal at an angle of 60^circ by a force of 10 mathrm~N parallel to the inclined surface as shown in figure. When the block is pushed up by 10 mathrm~m along inclined surface, the work done against frictional force is: left[mathrmg = 10 mathrm~m / mathrms^2right]
Work Done by Friction on Incline diagram for Q32 - JEE Main 2024 Evening
A block of mass M on an incline at 60 degrees, pulled by 10 N force, with coefficient of static friction 0.1.
  • A. 5sqrt3 mathrm~J
  • B. 5 mathrm~J
  • C. 5 times 10^3 mathrm~J
  • D. 10 mathrm~J

Solution

### Related Formula W_f = f_k cdot d f_k = mu N N = mg costheta ### Core Logic The work done against the frictional force is the product of the kinetic friction force and the displacement along the plane. The normal force N on the block is given by N = mg costheta, where theta = 60^circ. ### Step 1: Calculate Normal and Frictional Force Given: mu = 0.1 m = 1 mathrm~kg theta = 60^circ d = 10 mathrm~m Normal force N = 1 times 10 times cos(60^circ) = 10 times frac12 = 5 mathrm~N. Frictional force f_k = mu N = 0.1 times 5 = 0.5 mathrm~N. ### Step 2: Work Done Against Friction Work done against frictional force = f_k times d W = 0.5 mathrm~N times 10 mathrm~m = 5 mathrm~J ### Pattern Recognition Whenever asked for "work done against friction", simply compute mu mg costheta times d. The applied force (10 mathrm~N) is irrelevant to the friction calculation itself since it is parallel to the plane. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion Class 11 Physics: Work, Energy and Power
Q39 jee_main_2024_30_january_evening Equilibrium on a Rough Parabolic Curve
A block of mass m is placed on a surface having vertical cross section given by y = x^2 / 4. If coefficient of friction is 0.5, the maximum height above the ground at which block can be placed without slipping is:
  • A. 1 / 4 mathrm~m
  • B. 1 / 2 mathrm~m
  • C. 1 / 6 mathrm~m
  • D. 1 / 3 mathrm~m

Solution

### Related Formula tan theta = mu fracmathrmdymathrmdx = tan theta ### Core Logic For a block to remain stationary on a rough surface without slipping, the maximum slope of the surface it can rest on is determined by the angle of repose. tan theta le mu The slope of the given parabolic curve at any point (x,y) is fracmathrmdymathrmdx. ### Step 1: Evaluate the Slope Given curve equation: y = fracx^24 Differentiating with respect to x: fracmathrmdymathrmdx = frac2x4 = fracx2 ### Step 2: Find Maximum Valid Position At the critical point of slipping, slope equals mu: fracx2 = mu Given mu = 0.5 = frac12, we have: fracx2 = frac12 implies x = 1 ### Step 3: Calculate Maximum Height Substitute x = 1 back into the curve equation to find the maximum height y: y = frac(1)^24 = frac14 mathrm~m ### Pattern Recognition When asked for maximum height on a curve y=f(x) without slipping, set fracmathrmdymathrmdx = mu, solve for x, and plug it back into the original equation to find y. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion
Q47 jee_main_2024_30_january_evening Connected Bodies and Tension
Three blocks mathrmA, mathrmB and mathrmC are pulled on a horizontal smooth surface by a force of 80mathrmN as shown in figure
Connected Bodies and Tension diagram for Q47 - JEE Main 2024 Evening
Three masses (5 kg, 3 kg, 2 kg) connected by strings with tensions T1 and T2, being pulled by a common force F = 80N.
The tensions mathrmT_1 and mathrmT_2 in the string are respectively:
  • A. 40 mathrmN, 64 mathrmN
  • B. 60 mathrmN, 80 mathrmN
  • C. 88 mathrmN, 96 mathrmN
  • D. 80 mathrmN, 100 mathrmN

Solution

### Related Formula a = fracF_textnetm_texttotal T = m_textbehind times a ### Core Logic Since the surface is smooth, the entire system of three blocks moves with a common acceleration a. a_mathrmA = a_mathrmB = a_mathrmC = fracFm_mathrmA + m_mathrmB + m_mathrmC ### Step 1: Calculate Common Acceleration a = frac805 + 3 + 2 = frac8010 = 8 mathrm~m/s^2 ### Step 2: Calculate Tensions
Connected Bodies and Tension
Three masses (5 kg, 3 kg, 2 kg) connected by strings with tensions T1 and T2, being pulled by a common force F = 80N.
mathrmT_1 pulls only block mathrmA (5 mathrm~kg): mathrmT_1 = m_mathrmA times a = 5 times 8 = 40 mathrm~N
Connected Bodies and Tension
Three masses (5 kg, 3 kg, 2 kg) connected by strings with tensions T1 and T2, being pulled by a common force F = 80N.
mathrmT_2 pulls both blocks mathrmA and mathrmB (5 mathrm~kg + 3 mathrm~kg = 8 mathrm~kg): From free body diagram of block B: mathrmT_2 - mathrmT_1 = m_mathrmB times a mathrmT_2 - 40 = 3 times 8 = 24 implies mathrmT_2 = 64 mathrm~N ### Pattern Recognition Tension at any point in a train of connected accelerating bodies (without friction) is directly proportional to the total mass being pulled *behind* that point. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion

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