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Which of the following curves possibly represent one-dimensional motion of a particle? (A)
Phase vs time plot for Q7 (A)
Displays graph A showing phase varying over time, graph B showing velocity versus displacement, graph C showing velocity versus negative time, and graph D showing distance versus time.
(B)
Phase vs time plot for Q7 (A)
Displays graph A showing phase varying over time, graph B showing velocity versus displacement, graph C showing velocity versus negative time, and graph D showing distance versus time.
(C)
Phase vs time plot for Q7 (A)
Displays graph A showing phase varying over time, graph B showing velocity versus displacement, graph C showing velocity versus negative time, and graph D showing distance versus time.
(D)
Phase vs time plot for Q7 (A)
Displays graph A showing phase varying over time, graph B showing velocity versus displacement, graph C showing velocity versus negative time, and graph D showing distance versus time.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula For realistic physical motion in one dimension: 1. Time t can never be negative during a normal positive time sequence, and cannot flow backwards. 2. Total distance covered can never decrease over time. 3. A particle cannot have two different values of position or velocity at the exact same instant of time. ### Core Logic Let us analyze each curve: - **Curve (A)** (Phase phi vs Time t): Represents phi = kt + C, which is a valid linear relationship of phase over time (e.g., in Simple Harmonic Motion x = Asin(kt + C)). (Valid) - **Curve (B)** (Velocity v vs Displacement x): A closed loop, which represents symmetric harmonic-type oscillation. For example, v^2 + omega^2 x^2 = textconst (ellipse) is a perfectly physically valid 1D SHM velocity-displacement phase portrait. (Valid) - **Curve (C)** (Velocity vs Time): The curve enters into the negative time quadrant. Time cannot go backwards or exist in negative values relative to starting sequence in standard physical scenarios. (Invalid) - **Curve (D)** (Total Distance vs Time): Represents total distance increasing over time. Total distance is a non-decreasing function of time (d(d)/dt ge 0). Thus, this curve is physically valid. (Valid) ### Step 1: Conclusion Therefore, curves A, B, and D possibly represent physical one-dimensional motion. The correct option is (1). ### Pattern Recognition Quick check for graph validity: 1. Time cannot run backwards (ruling out C). 2. Total distance can never decrease (D is valid because it strictly goes upwards). 3. v vs x can be circular/elliptical in SHM (B is valid). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Motion in a Straight Line

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Q19 2025 Projectile Motion Maximum Height
The angle of projection of a particle is measured from the vertical axis as phi and the maximum height reached by the particle is h_m. Here h_m as function of phi can be presented as:
  • A. Curve (1)
  • B. Curve (2)
  • C. Curve (3)
  • D. Curve (4)

Solution

### Related Formula Maximum height of a projectile: H_textmax = fracu^2 sin^2 theta2g where theta is the angle of projection measured from the horizontal ground. ### Core Logic The angle of projection in this question is measured from the **vertical axis** as phi. This relates to the horizontal projection angle theta as: theta = 90^circ - phi Substitute this into the maximum height formula: h_m = fracu^2 sin^2 (90^circ - phi)2g = fracu^2 cos^2 phi2g h_m(phi) propto cos^2 phi ### Step 1: Analyzing Boundary Conditions Let's check the boundary values of h_m for phi in [0, 90^circ]: - At phi = 0^circ (fired straight up vertically): h_m(0) = fracu^22g = textMaximum height - At phi = 90^circ (fired horizontally along the ground): h_m(90^circ) = 0 Let's evaluate the behavior of h_m(phi): - At small angles phi approx 0, the slope fracd h_mdphi = -fracu^22g sin(2phi) approx 0. This means the curve starts with a horizontal slope (flat top). - As phi increases towards 90^circ, h_m falls smoothly, reaching 0 at 90^circ with flat slope again. This sinusoidal falloff perfectly matches **Curve (3)**.
Curve plot of vertical height hm versus launch angle phi for Q19
Curve plot of vertical height hm versus launch angle phi for Q19
### Pattern Recognition Always read the coordinate origin carefully! Measuring angle from the vertical instead of the horizontal turns sin^2theta into cos^2phi. Checking extremes: vertical shot (0^circ) yields maximum height, while flat shot (90^circ) yields zero height. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Motion in a Plane: Projectile Motion

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