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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:

Solution & Explanation

### 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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Q6 2025 Motion in Two Dimensions
A river is flowing from west to east direction with speed of 9mathrm~km~h^-1. If a boat capable of moving at a maximum speed of 27mathrm~km~h^-1 in still water, crosses the river in half a minute, while moving with maximum speed at an angle of 150^circ to direction of river flow, then the width of the river is:
  • A. 300mathrm~m
  • B. 112.5mathrm~m
  • C. 75mathrm~m
  • D. 112.5times sqrt3mathrm~m

Solution

### Related Formula v_perp = v_br sintheta w = v_perp cdot t ### Core Logic Let the West-to-East river flow direction be along the positive x-axis. The boat's velocity relative to water is v_br = 27mathrm~km/h at an angle of 150^circ with respect to the river flow (which is 30^circ upstream from the perpendicular crossing line). To find the width of the river, we only need the component of the boat's velocity perpendicular to the river bank (y-axis): v_perp = v_br sin(150^circ) = 27 sin(150^circ) = 27 times frac12 = 13.5mathrm~km/h Convert this velocity to SI units: v_perp = 13.5 times frac518mathrm~m/s = 3.75mathrm~m/s Given the crossing time is half a minute (t = 30mathrm~s): w = v_perp cdot t = 3.75 times 30 = 112.5mathrm~m ### Step 1: Final Conclusion The width of the river is 112.5\mathrm{~m}. ### Pattern Recognition In river-boat crossing problems, river velocity (v_r$) only causes drift along the bank; it has zero impact on crossing time or the crossing width calculations when the angle is defined relative to the flow. Use the vertical velocity component exclusively. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Kinematics
Q25 2025 Motion in a Straight Line
A person travelling on a straight line moves with a uniform velocity v_1 for a distance x and with a uniform velocity v_2 for the next frac32x distance. The average velocity in this motion is frac507mathrm~m/s. If v_1 is 5mathrm~m/s then v_2 = ____ mathrmm/s.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 10 to 10

Solution

### Related Formula v_textavg = fractextTotal DistancetextTotal Time ### Core Logic Let's find the time taken for each section of the motion: - First section of distance x with velocity v_1 = 5mathrm~m/s: t_1 = fracxv_1 = fracx5 - Second section of distance frac32x with velocity v_2: t_2 = frac3x/2v_2 = frac3x2v_2 Total distance is: d_texttotal = x + frac32x = frac52x Average velocity is: v_textavg = fracd_texttotalt_1 + t_2 = fracfrac52xfracx5 + frac3x2v_2 We are given v_textavg = frac507mathrm~m/s. Equating the two values (noting x cancels out): frac507 = fracfrac52frac15 + frac32v_2 Divide both sides by 5: frac107 = fracfrac12frac15 + frac32v_2 implies 10 left(frac15 + frac32v_2right) = frac72 2 + frac15v_2 = 3.5 implies frac15v_2 = 1.5 implies v_2 = frac151.5 = 10mathrm~m/s ### Step 1: Final Conclusion The velocity v_2 is 10mathrm~m/s. ### Pattern Recognition Never take simple arithmetic averages of velocities! Average velocity must always be calculated as fractextTotal DistancetextTotal Time. Because total distance and time intervals are proportional to x, x cleanly cancels out. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Kinematics
Q16 2025 Projectile Motion
Two balls with same mass and initial velocity, are projected at different angles in such a way that maximum height reached by first ball is 8 times higher than that of the second ball. T_1 and T_2 are the total flying times of first and second ball, respectively, then the ratio of T_1 and T_2 is:
  • A. 2sqrt2 : 1
  • B. 2 : 1
  • C. sqrt2 : 1
  • D. 4 : 1

Solution

### Related Formula H = fracu^2 sin^2theta2g quad textand quad T = frac2u sinthetag where, H = maximum height reached T = total time of flight u = initial projection velocity theta = angle of projection ### Core Logic From the formulas, we see that: H propto sin^2theta quad textand quad T propto sintheta Thus, we can directly link time of flight to the square root of the maximum height: T propto sqrtH implies fracT_1T_2 = sqrtfracH_1H_2 ### Step 1: Compute Ratio Given: H_1 = 8 H_2 implies fracH_1H_2 = 8 Substitute this ratio: fracT_1T_2 = sqrt8 = 2sqrt2 Thus, the ratio is 2sqrt2 : 1. ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Projectile heights ratio → Time of flight ratio. Shortcut: Since H propto u_y^2 and T propto u_y, we have T propto sqrtH. If the height is 8 times larger, the flying time is sqrt8 = 2sqrt2 times larger. ✓ ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Kinematics
Q25 2025 Relative Motion in One Dimension
Two cars P and Q are moving on a road in the same direction. Acceleration of car P increases linearly with time whereas car Q moves with a glass constant acceleration. Both cars cross each other at time t = 0 , for the first time. The maximum possible number of crossing(s) (including the crossing at t = 0 ) is ______.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 3 to 3

Solution

### Related Formula a_P = kt implies v_P = frac12kt^2 + v_0P implies x_P = frac16kt^3 + v_0Pt + x_0 a_Q = a implies v_Q = at + v_0Q implies x_Q = frac12at^2 + v_0Qt + x_0 ### Core Logic To find the relative crossings, set the position functions equal: x_P(t) = x_Q(t). frac16kt^3 + v_0Pt = frac12at^2 + v_0Qt frac16kt^3 - frac12at^2 + (v_0P - v_0Q)t = 0 This is a cubic polynomial equation in terms of time t. A cubic function can yield a maximum of 3 distinct real roots.
Relative Crossings Case 1 Curve diagram for Q25 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
Relative Crossings Case 1 Curve diagram for Q25 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
Relative Crossings Case 1 Curve diagram for Q25 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
Relative Crossings Case 1 Curve diagram for Q25 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
Relative Crossings Case 1 Curve diagram for Q25 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
Relative Crossings Case 1 Curve diagram for Q25 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
Relative Crossings Case 1 Curve diagram for Q25 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
Relative Crossings Case 1 Curve diagram for Q25 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
Depending on the initial velocity profiles (v_0P, v_0Q), the curves can intersect at t=0 and potentially create up to two additional crossing paths downstream as acceleration profiles cross over. Thus, the maximum possible number of total crossings is exactly 3. ### Pattern Recognition Crossings correspond mathematically to intersections of relative displacement polynomials. A linear acceleration profile produces a cubic position curve (t^3), which can cross a quadratic curve (t^2) at up to 3 distinct coordinate points. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Kinematics
Q7 2025 One-Dimensional Motion Curves
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:
  • A. A, B and D only
  • B. A, B and C only
  • C. A and B only
  • D. A, C and D only

Solution

### 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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