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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Q6 jee_main_2025_03_april_morning Spring-Block Dynamics with Friction
Two blocks of masses m and M, (mathbfM > mathbfm) , are placed on a frictionless table as shown in figure. A massless spring with spring constant k is attached with the lower block. If the system is slightly displaced and released then (mu =textcoefficient of friction between the two blocks)
Two blocks stacked with a spring connected to the bottom block for Q6
The diagram displays a smaller block of mass m placed on top of a larger block of mass M, which is connected to a horizontal spring on a smooth table.
(A) The time period of small oscillation of the two blocks is mathrmT = 2pi sqrtfrac(mathrmm + mathrmM)mathrmk (B) The acceleration of the blocks is a = frackxM + m (x = displacement of the blocks from the mean position) (C) The magnitude of the frictional force on the upper block is fracmathrmmk|mathrmx|mathrmM + mathrmm (D) The maximum amplitude of the upper block, if it does not slip, is fracmu(mathbfM + mathbfm)mathbfgmathbfk (E) Maximum frictional force can be mu (mathbfM + mathbfm)mathbfg. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A. A, B, D Only
  • B. B, C, D Only
  • C. C, D, E Only
  • D. A, B, C Only

Solution

### Related Formula For combined system performing simple harmonic motion without relative slipping: T = 2pi sqrtfracm_texttotalk a = -omega^2 x = -frackM+m x ### Core Logic Let's analyze each statement: - **Statement (A)**: Since both blocks perform SHM together, the combined mass is (M + m). The spring constant is k. Thus, the time period of small oscillation is: T = 2pi sqrtfracM+mk This is correct. (A is True) - **Statement (B)**: When the system is displaced by x, the restoring spring force on the combined system is F = -kx. The common acceleration of the combined mass is: a = -frackxM+m implies |a| = frack|x|M+m This matches the expression (taking magnitude). (B is True) - **Statement (C)**: The upper block of mass m moves solely due to the static frictional force f acting on it. Thus: f = m a = m left( frackxM+m right) = fracmkxM+m Statement (C) claims the frictional force is fracmmu|x|M+m, which is incorrect because friction is determined by acceleration, not by coefficient of friction mu during static grip. (C is False) - **Statement (D)**: For no slipping to occur, the maximum frictional force required at peak amplitude A must be less than or equal to the limiting static friction f_L = mu mg: f_textmax = fracmkAM+m le mu mg frackAM+m le mu g implies A le fracmu(M+m)gk Thus, the maximum amplitude is fracmu(M+m)gk. (D is True) - **Statement (E)**: The maximum static frictional force between the blocks is f_L = mu mg, not mu (M+m)g. (E is False) ### Step 1: Conclusion Only statements A, B, and D are correct. Hence, the correct option is (1).
Free body diagram of combined spring block system for Q6
The diagram displays a smaller block of mass m placed on top of a larger block of mass M, which is connected to a horizontal spring on a smooth table.
Free body diagram of combined spring block system for Q6
The diagram displays a smaller block of mass m placed on top of a larger block of mass M, which is connected to a horizontal spring on a smooth table.
### Pattern Recognition In stacked blocks with springs, always identify the force driving the non-spring-loaded block. Here, mass m is driven purely by friction, so f = m cdot a. Slipping begins when this required force exceeds f_textlimit = mu m g. This simple boundary matches the derivation of maximum amplitude perfectly! ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion: Friction Class 11 Physics: Oscillations: Simple Harmonic Motion
Q14 jee_main_2025_04_april_evening Friction
A block of mass 25 kg is pulled along a horizontal surface by a force at an angle 45^circ with the horizontal. The friction coefficient between the block and the surface is 0.25. The work done for a displacement of 5 m of the block with uniform velocity is:
  • A. 970 J
  • B. 735 J
  • C. 245 J
  • D. 490 J

Solution

### Related Formula N + Fsintheta = mg implies N = mg - Fsintheta Fcostheta = f_k = mu_k N W = F cdot S cdot costheta ### Core Logic Since the block moves with uniform velocity, horizontal acceleration is zero. Fcos(45^circ) = mu [mg - Fsin(45^circ)] fracFsqrt2 = 0.25 left[25 times 9.8 - fracFsqrt2right] fracFsqrt2 = 61.25 - 0.25 fracFsqrt2 implies 1.25 fracFsqrt2 = 61.25 ### Step 1: Compute Force and Work Done fracFsqrt2 = frac61.251.25 = 49 implies F = 49sqrt2text N The work done by the external force over displacement S=5text m is: W = F S cos(45^circ) = (49sqrt2) times 5 times frac1sqrt2 = 245text J
Free body diagram of the block showing external force components and friction
Free body diagram of the block showing external force components and friction
### Pattern Recognition When uniform velocity is sustained, work done by the external pulling component perfectly matches the work consumed against internal friction dissipation (W = f_k cdot S). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion
Q12 jee_main_2025_04_april_morning Equilibrium of Forces
A body of mass m is suspended by two strings making angles theta1 and theta_2 with the horizontal ceiling with tensions T_1 and T_2 simultaneously. T_1 and T_2 are related by T_1=sqrt3T_2 the angles \theta_{1} and \theta_{2} are
  • A. theta_1=30^circ, theta_2=60^circtext with T_2=frac3mg4
  • B. theta_1=60^circ, theta_2=30^circtext with T_2=fracmg2
  • C. theta_1=45^circ, theta_2=45^circtext with T_2=frac3mg4
  • D. theta_1=30^circ, theta_2=60^circtext with T_2=frac4mg5

Solution

### Related Formula Horizontal equilibrium equation: T_1 costheta_1 = T_2 costheta_2 Vertical balancing equation: T_1 sintheta_1 + T_2 sintheta_2 = mg ### Core Logic Substitute T_1 = sqrt3T_2 into horizontal equilibrium: sqrt3T_2 costheta_1 = T_2 costheta_2 implies sqrt3costheta_1 = costheta_2 ### Step 1: Audit Options Pattern Match Let's check option (2) where theta_1 = 60^circ and theta_2 = 30^circ: sqrt3cos(60^circ) = sqrt3 cdot frac12 = fracsqrt32 cos(30^circ) = fracsqrt32 This perfectly matches the horizontal check expression constraints. ### Step 2: Solve for T2 Now map the variables into the vertical component balancing equation: T_2 left[ sqrt3sin(60^circ) + sin(30^circ) ight] = mg T_2 left[ sqrt3left(fracsqrt32 ight) + frac12 ight] = mg T_2 left[ frac32 + frac12 ight] = mg implies T_2 (2) = mg implies T_2 = fracmg2 ### Pattern Recognition Lami's Theorem or standard rectangular splitting. When tension is scaled by sqrt3, it directly hints at complementary 30^circ-60^circ geometric alignments. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion
Q22 jee_main_2025_24_jan_evening Circular Motion
A string of length L is fixed at one end and carries a mass of M at the other end. The mass makes left(frac3pi ight) rotations per second about the vertical axis passing through end of the string as shown. The tension in the string is ____ ML.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 36 to 36

Solution

### Related Formula For a conical pendulum: T cos theta = Mg T sin theta = Momega^2 R where R = L sin theta. ### Core Logic Substituting R = L sin theta into the centripetal equation:
Conical pendulum string force vectors diagram Q22
Conical pendulum string force vectors diagram Q22
T sin theta = M omega^2 (L sin theta) T = M omega^2 L Given rotational frequency: f = frac3pi\ mathrmrev/s Angular velocity: omega = 2pi f = 2pi left(frac3pi ight) = 6\ mathrmrad/s Substituting omega back into the simplified tension equation: T = M (6)^2 L = 36\ ML ### Pattern Recognition In a conical pendulum, the horizontal projection of tension provides the exact centripetal force. The sintheta terms cancel out, making string tension independent of the semi-vertical angle. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion
Q10 jee_main_2025_24_jan_morning Circular Motion and Banking of Roads
A car of mass 'm' moves on a banked road having radius 'r' and banking angle theta To avoid slipping from banked road, the maximum permissible speed of the car is v_0. The coefficient of friction mu between the wheels of the car and the banked road is :-
  • A. mu=fracv_0^2+rg~tan~thetarg-v_0^2tan~theta
  • B. mu=fracv_0^2+rg~tan~thetarg+v_0^2tan~theta
  • C. mu=fracv_0^2-rg~tan~thetarg+v_0^2tan~theta
  • D. mu=fracv_0^2-rg~tan~thetarg-v_0^2tan~theta

Solution

### Related Formula The maximum velocity limit preventing outer slide breakout on a rough banked plane profile is given by standard centrifugal force equations: v_0 = sqrtrg left(fractantheta + mu1 - mutantheta ight) ### Core Logic By writing out the components shown in the free body layout
Circular Motion and Banking of Roads diagram for Q10 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
Circular Motion and Banking of Roads diagram for Q10 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
: Nsintheta + fcostheta = fracmv_0^2r Ncostheta - fsintheta = mg ### Step 1: Isolate Coefficient of Friction Squaring the velocity boundary relation gives : fracv_0^2rg = fractantheta + mu1 - mutantheta Cross multiply to isolate the variable terms : v_0^2 - mu v_0^2tantheta = rgtantheta + mu rg v_0^2 - rgtantheta = mu(rg + v_0^2tantheta) mu = fracv_0^2 - rgtanthetarg + v_0^2tantheta ### Pattern Recognition Maximum limits always balance with plus signs in the numerator fraction. Simply rearrange that template expression directly to map the targeted parameter. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion

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