A body of mass 1mathrmkg is suspended with the help of two strings making angles as shown in figure. Magnitude of tensions mathbfT_1 and mathbfT_2 , respectively, are (in N):
Suspended mass equilibrium with two angled strings
The diagram shows a suspended mass of 1 kg held by two strings making angles of 60 and 30 degrees with the horizontal.

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula For a system in static equilibrium: sum F_x = 0 quad textand quad sum F_y = 0 ### Core Logic Let's resolve the tension forces vecT_1 and vecT_2 into horizontal and vertical components: - T_1 makes 60^circ with the horizontal. - T_2 makes 30^circ with the horizontal. - Downward gravitational force: W = m g = 1 times 10 = 10 \ mathrmN. 1. **Horizontal Equilibrium (sum F_x = 0):** T_1 cos 60^circ = T_2 cos 30^circ T_1 cdot frac12 = T_2 cdot fracsqrt32 implies T_1 = T_2 sqrt3 2. **Vertical Equilibrium (sum F_y = 0):** T_1 sin 60^circ + T_2 sin 30^circ = m g = 10 T_1 cdot fracsqrt32 + T_2 cdot frac12 = 10 ### Step 1: Solve for Tensions Substitute T_1 = T_2 sqrt3 into the vertical equilibrium equation: (T_2 sqrt3) fracsqrt32 + fracT_22 = 10 frac3 T_22 + fracT_22 = 10 implies 2 T_2 = 10 implies T_2 = 5 \ mathrmN Substitute T_2 back to obtain T_1: T_1 = 5 sqrt3 \ mathrmN Thus, the tension magnitudes are T_1 = 5sqrt3 \ mathrmN and T_2 = 5 \ mathrmN. ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Suspending particle static equilibrium with asymmetric strings. Trap: Associating components with incorrect trigonometry axes or swapping T_1 and T_2 in options. Shortcut: Since the incline of T_1 (60^circ) is steeper than that of T_2 (30^circ), T_1 must carry a larger portion of the load, meaning T_1 > T_2. From the choices, only (2) satisfies this hierarchy. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion
Free body diagram showing force resolution of suspended mass
The diagram shows a suspended mass of 1 kg held by two strings making angles of 60 and 30 degrees with the horizontal.

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Q31 jee_main_2026_21_jan_morning Force and Acceleration
A 4 kg mass moves under the influence of a force vecmathrmF = (4mathrmt^3hatmathrmi - 3mathrmthatmathrmj)text N where t is the time in second. If mass starts from origin at t = 0, the velocity and position after t = 2texts will be:
  • A. vecmathrmv = 3hatmathrmi +frac32hatmathrmj, quad vecmathrmr = frac65hatmathrmi +hatmathrmj
  • B. vecmathrmv = 4hatmathrmi -frac32hatmathrmj, quad vecmathrmr = frac85hatmathrmi -hatmathrmj
  • C. vecmathrmv = 4hatmathrmi +frac52hatmathrmj, quad vecmathrmr = frac85hatmathrmi +2hatmathrmj
  • D. vecmathrmv = 4hatmathrmi -frac32hatmathrmj, quad vecmathrmr = frac65hatmathrmi -hatmathrmj

Solution

### Related Formula veca = fracvecFm vecv = int veca \, dt vecr = int vecv \, dt ### Core Logic Given vecF = 4t^3hati - 3thatj and mass m = 4text kg. Acceleration: veca = fracvecFm = frac4t^3hati - 3thatj4 = t^3hati - frac34thatj ### Step 1: Calculating Velocity Velocity is the integral of acceleration with v(0) = 0: vecv = int left( t^3hati - frac34thatj right) dt = fract^44hati - frac38t^2hatj At t = 2text s: vecv(2) = frac(2)^44hati - frac38(2)^2hatj = 4hati - frac32hatj ### Step 2: Calculating Position Position is the integral of velocity with vecr(0) = vec0: vecr = int vecv \, dt = int left( fract^44hati - frac38t^2hatj right) dt vecr = fract^520hati - frac324t^3hatj = fract^520hati - fract^38hatj At t = 2text s: vecr(2) = frac(2)^520hati - frac(2)^38hatj = frac3220hati - frac88hatj = frac85hati - hatj ### Pattern Recognition Recognize F to a to v to r means consecutive integrations. Because the initial state is from rest at origin, we don't have to worry about constants of integration. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion Class 11 Physics: Kinematics
Q43 jee_main_2026_21_jan_evening Circular Motion
A large drum having radius R is spinning around its axis with angular velocity omega, as shown in figure. The minimum value of omega so that a body of mass M remains stuck to the inner wall of the drum, taking the coefficient of friction between the drum surface and mass M is mu, is :
Spinning drum with mass M for Q43 - JEE Main 2026 Evening
Large drum of radius R spinning about its vertical axis with mass M stuck to the inner wall.
  • A. sqrtfracmu gR
  • B. sqrtfrac2gmu R
  • C. sqrtfracg2mu R
  • D. sqrtfracgmu R

Solution

### Related Formula N = Momega^2 R f_textmax = mu N f = Mg ### Core Logic
Free body diagram for spinning drum Q43 - JEE Main 2026 Evening
Large drum of radius R spinning about its vertical axis with mass M stuck to the inner wall.
For the mass M to remain stuck to the inner wall and not slide down, the upward frictional force must balance the downward gravitational force. f = Mg The normal force N providing the friction is generated by the centrifugal effect (or provides the centripetal acceleration): N = Momega^2 R The condition for no sliding is that required friction cannot exceed the maximum static friction: Mg le mu N ### Step 1: Final Conclusion Substitute N into the inequality: Mg le mu (Momega^2 R) g le mu omega^2 R omega^2 ge fracgmu R For minimum angular velocity: omega_textmin = sqrtfracgmu R ### Pattern Recognition In a "rotor" ride setup, gravity is opposed by friction, and the normal force is solely centripetal. Equating mu F_c to mg always yields the minimum spin limit. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion
Q28 jee_main_2026_23_january_evening Motion on Inclined Plane
A block is sliding down on an inclined plane of slope theta and at an instant t = 0 this block is given an upward momentum so that it starts moving up on the inclined surface with velocity u . The distance (S) travelled by the block before its velocity become zero, is ____. (g = gravitational acceleration)
  • A. fracu^24gsintheta
  • B. frac2u^2gcostheta
  • C. fracu^2sqrt2gcostheta
  • D. fracu^22gsintheta

Solution

### Related Formula v^2 = u^2 + 2as ### Core Logic
Motion on Inclined Plane diagram for Q28 - JEE Main 2026 Evening
Motion on Inclined Plane diagram for Q28 - JEE Main 2026 Evening
Since the surface is frictionless (implied as no friction coefficient is given), the only force along the incline opposing the upward motion is the component of gravity, mg sin theta. Acceleration a = -g sin theta. ### Step 1: Apply Kinematic Equation Using the third equation of motion: V^2 = U^2 + 2as Set final velocity V = 0: 0 = u^2 - 2(g sin theta) S S = fracu^22g sin theta ### Pattern Recognition For upward motion on a smooth incline, deceleration is purely g sin theta. The stopping distance is always u^2 / 2a. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion Class 11 Physics: Kinematics
Q36 jee_main_2026_24_january_morning Spring Force
A spring of force constant 15 N/m is cut into two pieces. If the ratio of their length is 1:3, then the force constant of smaller piece is ____ N/m
  • A. 15
  • B. 20
  • C. 60
  • D. 45

Solution

### Related Formula K ell = textconstant K propto frac1ell ### Core Logic
Spring cut into pieces diagram
Spring cut into pieces diagram
The spring of total length ell is cut into two parts with a length ratio of 1:3. The lengths of the two pieces are: ell_1 = frac14 ell (smaller piece) ell_2 = frac34 ell (larger piece) ### Step 1: Calculate Spring Constant of Smaller Piece Since K ell = K' ell', for the smaller piece: K ell = K' left(fracell4right) K' = 4K Given K = 15 text N/m: K' = 4 times 15 = 60 text N/m ### Pattern Recognition Spring constant is inversely proportional to spring length. Cutting a spring to 1/n of its length increases its stiffness by a factor of n. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion
Q49 jee_main_2026_24_january_morning Friction
In the given figure the blocks A, B and C weigh 4 kg, 6 kg and 8 kg respectively. The co-efficient of sliding friction between any two surfaces is 0.5. The force vecmathrmF required to slide the block C with constant speed is ____ N. (Used g = 10 text m/s^2)
Stacked blocks with friction and string
Three stacked blocks A, B, C with an external pulling force F applied to C.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 210 to 210

Solution

### Related Formula f_k = mu_k N F_textnet = 0 quad (textfor constant speed) ### Core Logic
Free body diagram for stacked blocks
Three stacked blocks A, B, C with an external pulling force F applied to C.
Since C moves with constant speed, a=0, meaning net force is zero. For block A (4text kg) over B, sliding friction f_A = mu (m_A)g = 0.5 times 4 times 10 = 20text N. For block B (6text kg) over C, the normal force includes block A. N_B = (m_A + m_B)g = 100text N. Friction on B from C is f_B = 0.5 times 100 = 50text N. For block C (8text kg) over ground, normal force is total weight N_C = (m_A + m_B + m_C)g = 180text N. Friction on C from ground is f_C = 0.5 times 180 = 90text N. ### Step 1: Force Balance Equations For block B to move relative to A and C (assuming standard string configuration where pulling C left causes B to be dragged right relative to C via pulley): The tension T on B balances friction from A and C: T = f_A + f_B = 20 + 50 = 70text N For block C moving left, the force F must overcome friction from ground, friction from B, and the tension T attached to it (depending on pulley setup. If pulley is on wall, string pulls C right): Assuming standard setup where string connects B and C around wall pulley: F = f_C + f_B + T F = 90 + 50 + 70 = 210text N ### Pattern Recognition In multi-block pulley systems, pulling the bottom block accumulates all nested friction forces. The bottom block fights the ground, the block above it, AND the tension of the string anchoring the block above it. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion

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