A block of mass 1 kg, moving along x with speed v_i=10mathrm~m/s enters a rough region ranging from x=0.1mathrm~m to x=1.9mathrm~m. The retarding force acting on the block in this range is F_r=-kxmathrm~N with k=10mathrm~N/m. Then the final speed of the block as it crosses rough region is :

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula By the Work-Energy Theorem, the work done by the retarding force equals the change in kinetic energy: W = Delta K = K_f - K_i W = int_x_i^x_f F_r(x) dx = frac12 m v_f^2 - frac12 m v_i^2 ### Core Logic Given parameters: - Mass m = 1mathrm~kg - Initial velocity v_i = 10mathrm~m/s - Region bounds: x_i = 0.1mathrm~m, x_f = 1.9mathrm~m - Retarding force F_r = -kx = -10xmathrm~N ### Step 1: Calculate Work Done by the Retarding Force (W) W = int_0.1^1.9 (-10x) dx = -10 left[ fracx^22 right]_0.1^1.9 = -5 left[ (1.9)^2 - (0.1)^2 right] Using the algebraic identity a^2 - b^2 = (a-b)(a+b): (1.9)^2 - (0.1)^2 = (1.9 - 0.1)(1.9 + 0.1) = (1.8)(2.0) = 3.6 W = -5 times 3.6 = -18mathrm~J ### Step 2: Solve for final velocity (v_f) Apply the Work-Energy Theorem: -18 = frac12 (1) v_f^2 - frac12 (1) (10^2) -18 = 0.5 v_f^2 - 50 0.5 v_f^2 = 50 - 18 = 32 v_f^2 = 64 Rightarrow v_f = 8mathrm~m/s ### Pattern Recognition Notice that integrating a linear force F = -kx yields a potential-energy-like term \frac{1}{2}k(x_f^2 - x_i^2). Combining this with the Work-Energy theorem gives \frac{1}{2} m v_f^2 + \frac{1}{2} k x_f^2 = \frac{1}{2} m v_i^2 + \frac{1}{2} k x_i^2$, which is identical to conservation of mechanical energy. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Work, Energy and Power

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Q16 jee_main_2025_07_april_evening Conservative and Non-Conservative Forces
Which one of the following forces cannot be expressed in terms of potential energy? [cite: 145]
  • A. Coulomb's force [cite: 146]
  • B. Gravitational force [cite: 147]
  • C. Frictional force [cite: 148]
  • D. Restoring force [cite: 149]

Solution

### Core Logic Potential energy functions are strictly mathematically defined exclusively for conservative force interactions via the relationship F = -fracdUdx[cite: 727]. Coulomb's force, Gravitational force, and Spring restoring force are completely path-independent conservative fields[cite: 146, 147, 149]. Frictional force is a path-dependent, dissipative non-conservative force[cite: 148, 727, 728]. Consequently, it is impossible to define a scalar potential energy function for mechanical friction[cite: 727, 728]. ### Pattern Recognition Whenever you encounter a potential energy definition requirement, remember that it is a direct marker for conservative fields. Dissipative forces like friction or viscous drag instantly break this condition[cite: 727, 728]. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Work, Energy and Power
Q19 jee_main_2025_07_april_evening Variable Force
An object with mass 500 g moves along x-axis with speed v=4sqrtx~textm/s. The force acting on the object is: [cite: 164]
  • A. 8 N [cite: 165]
  • B. 5 N [cite: 167]
  • C. 6 N [cite: 166]
  • D. 4 N [cite: 168]

Solution

### Related Formula a = vfracdvdx F = m cdot a [cite: 778] ### Core Logic Given velocity as a function of position x: [cite: 164, 779] v = 4sqrtx implies v^2 = 16x [cite: 164, 779] Differentiating both sides with respect to position coordinate x: [cite: 780] 2vfracdvdx = 16 implies vfracdvdx = 8 [cite: 780, 781] Thus, the acceleration of the object is a constant value a = 8\ textm/s^2[cite: 781]. Converting mass to kilograms (m = 500\ textg = 0.5\ textkg) [cite: 164, 788]: F = 0.5 times 8 = 4\ textN [cite: 788] ### Pattern Recognition When velocity depends on position coordinate x like v = ksqrtx, squaring instantly reveals that acceleration is constant, since v^2 = k^2 x matches the third kinematic profile v^2 = 2ax directly[cite: 779]. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Work, Energy and Power
Q19 jee_main_2025_24_jan_morning Work Done by a Variable Force
A force F=alpha+beta x^2 acts on an object in the x-direction. The work done by the force is 5J when the object is displaced by 1 m. If the constant alpha=1N then beta will be
  • A. 15 N/m^2
  • B. 10 N/m^2
  • C. 12 N/m^2
  • D. 8 N/m^2

Solution

### Related Formula The work done W by a variable force component F(x) over a displacement step is given by: W = int_x_1^x_2 F(x) dx ### Core Logic Assuming the object moves from the origin x=0 to x=1text m : W = int_0^1 (alpha + beta x^2) dx = 5text J ### Step 1: Integration and Variable Isolation Perform the integration step : W = left[ alpha x + fracbeta x^33 ight]_0^1 = alpha + fracbeta3 = 5 Given alpha = 1text N , substitute this into the equation to find beta : 1 + fracbeta3 = 5 implies fracbeta3 = 4 implies beta = 12text N/m^2 ### Pattern Recognition For polynomial forces, the integration steps always yield fractional coefficients matching their power index (1 for constant, frac13 for squared terms). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Work, Energy and Power
Q14 jee_main_2025_28_jan_evening Average and Instantaneous Power
A body of mass 4mathrm\;kg is placed on a plane at a point mathrmP having coordinate left( 3,4right) mathrmm. Under the action of force overrightarrowmathrmF = left( 2widehatmathrmi + 3widehatmathrmjright) mathrmN ,it moves to a new point Q having coordinates (6,10) m in 4 \sec. The average power and instantaneous power at the \end of 4 \sec are in the ratio of :
  • A. 13:6
  • B. 6:13
  • C. 1:2
  • D. 4 : 3

Solution

### Related Formula * **Average Power** (P_textavg) = fractextTotal Work DonetextTotal Time = fracvecF cdot vecst * **Instantaneous Power** (P_textinst) = vecF cdot vecv(t) ### Core Logic Given parameters: * Force vector: vecF = 2hati + 3hatj * Displacement coordinates: P(3,4) rightarrow Q(6,10) implies vecs = (6-3)hati + (10-4)hatj = 3hati + 6hatj * Time window, t = 4text s Calculate Average Power : W = vecF cdot vecs = (2hati + 3hatj) cdot (3hati + 6hatj) = (2 times 3) + (3 times 6) = 6 + 18 = 24 text J P_textavg = fracWt = frac244 = 6 text W Now, analyze the instantaneous dynamics to extract final velocity vecv at t=4text s: Acceleration vector : veca = fracvecFm = frac2hati + 3hatj4 = 0.5hati + 0.75hatj Assuming the body starts from rest, velocity at t=4text s is : vecv = veca cdot t = (0.5hati + 0.75hatj) times 4 = 2hati + 3hatj Calculate Instantaneous Power at t=4text s : P_textinst = vecF cdot vecv = (2hati + 3hatj) cdot (2hati + 3hatj) = 2^2 + 3^2 = 4 + 9 = 13 text W Taking the final ratio : fracP_textavgP_textinst = frac613 *(Note: There is a minor kinematic inconsistency in the question data layout regarding matching coordinate parameters independently, but the calculations follow the standard intended framework directly).* ### Pattern Recognition For constant force acceleration from rest, average power equals frac12 F a t while instantaneous power scales linearly as F a t, meaning the structural ratio simplifies exactly to 1:2. The custom displacement vector here alters that baseline baseline ratio as tracked. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Work, Energy and Power
Q jee_main_2025_29_jan_morning Collisions
As shown below, bob A of a pendulum having massless string of length 'R' is released from 60^circ to the vertical. It hits another bob B of half the mass that is at rest on a friction less table in the centre. Assuming elastic collision, the magnitude of the velocity of bob A after the collision will be (take g as acceleration due to gravity)
Collisions diagram for Q10 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
The diagram displays a pendulum bob A suspended at an angle of 60 degrees ready to strike bob B at the lowest equilibrium center point.
  • A. frac13 sqrtmathrmRg
  • B. sqrtmathrmRg
  • C. frac43 sqrtmathrmRg
  • D. frac23 sqrtmathrmRg

Solution

### Related Formula u = sqrt2gh = sqrt2gR(1 - costheta) v_1 = left(fracm_1 - m_2m_1 + m_2right)u + left(frac2m_2m_1 + m_2right)v_2i ### Core Logic
Collisions explanation diagram for Q10
The diagram displays a pendulum bob A suspended at an angle of 60 degrees ready to strike bob B at the lowest equilibrium center point.
Velocity of bob A just prior to collision : u = sqrt2gleft(R - Rcos 60^circright) = sqrt2gfracR2 = sqrtgR Using conservation of momentum and coefficient of restitution e=1 for elastic interaction [cite: 660, 662]: m_A u = m_A v_1 + m_B v_2 implies m u = m v_1 + fracm2 v_2 implies 2v_1 + v_2 = 2u ### Step 1: Apply Restitution Velocity Difference v_2 - v_1 = u Subtracting equations yields : 3v_1 = u implies v_1 = fracu3 = frac13sqrtgR ### Pattern Recognition In an elastic head-on collision where one body hits half its mass at rest, it retains exactly one-third of its initial hitting speed[cite: 661, 663]. ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Work, Energy and Power

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