A particle is released from height S above the surface of the earth. At certain height its kinetic energy is three times its potential energy. The height from the surface of the earth and the speed of the particle at that instant are respectively.

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula Conservation of Mechanical Energy: E_texttotal = K + U = textconstant At the initial height S (velocity v = 0): E_texttotal = mgS At any height x above the ground: U = mgx quad textand quad K = frac12mv^2 ### Core Logic Let the height of the particle at that instant be x. We are given: K = 3U Substitute the energy terms: frac12mv^2 = 3mgx By energy conservation: K + U = E_texttotal 3U + U = mgS implies 4U = mgS 4(mgx) = mgS implies x = fracS4 ### Step 1: Calculating the Speed Now find the speed v at this height x = S/4. Since K = 3U: frac12mv^2 = 3mgx frac12mv^2 = 3mgleft(fracS4right) v^2 = frac6gS4 = frac3gS2 v = sqrtfrac3gS2 ### Pattern Recognition Standard ratio trick: If K = n U, then by energy conservation (n+1)U = E_texttotal. This immediately yields: x = fracSn+1 Here n = 3, so x = S/4. This rapid shortcut lets you find the height in a split second! ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Work, Energy and Power

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Q jee_main_2026_21_jan_morning Potential Energy
Potential energy (V) versus distance (x) is given by the graph, Rank various regions as per the magnitudes of the force (F) acting on a particle from high to low.
Potential Energy diagram for Q26 - JEE Main 2026 Morning
The image shows a graph of potential energy versus distance with marked regions AB, BC, CD, and DE.
  • A. mathrmF_BC > F_CD > F_DE > F_AB
  • B. F_CD > F_AB > F_BC > F_DE
  • C. mathrmF_mathrmCD > mathrmF_mathrmDE > mathrmF_mathrmAB > mathrmF_mathrmBC
  • D. mathrmF_BC > F_AB > F_DE > F_CD

Solution

### Related Formula F = -fracdVdx ### Core Logic The magnitude of the force is given by the absolute value of the slope of the potential energy versus position curve: |F| = |textslope of V-x graph|. Comparing the slopes of different regions from the graph: - Region BC has the steepest slope (largest magnitude). - Region AB has a moderate positive slope. - Region DE has a moderate negative slope, but less steep than AB. - Region CD is perfectly flat (slope = 0). ### Step 1: Ranking Forces Therefore, magnitudes of the force follow the order: F_BC > F_AB > F_DE > F_CD ### Pattern Recognition In a V-x graph, steeper slopes always mean a stronger restoring or repulsive force. A flat line means zero force (equilibrium). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Work, Energy and Power
Q10 jee_main_2025_03_april_evening Collisions and Spring Potential Energy
Consider two blocks A and B of masses m_1=10mathrm~kg and m_2=5mathrm~kg that are placed on a frictionless table. The block A moves with a constant speed v=3mathrm~m/s towards the block B kept at rest. A spring with spring constant k=3000mathrm~N/m is attached with the block B as shown in the figure.
Spring block collision diagram for Q10 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
Diagram showing Block A of mass m1 moving with velocity v towards Block B of mass m2 with a spring attached on a frictionless table.
After the collision, suppose that the blocks A and B, along with the spring in constant compression state, move together, then the compression in the spring is, (Neglect the mass of the spring)
  • A. 0.2 m
  • B. 0.4 m
  • C. 0.1 m
  • D. 0.3 m

Solution

### Related Formula By conservation of linear momentum, the common velocity v_textcm of the combined mass system is: m_1 v_1 + m_2 v_2 = (m_1 + m_2) v_textcm By conservation of energy, the loss in Kinetic Energy during maximum compression converted to the potential energy of the spring: Delta K = frac12 k x^2 Rightarrow frac12 m_1 v^2 - frac12 (m_1 + m_2) v_textcm^2 = frac12 k x^2 ### Core Logic Given parameters: - m_1 = 10mathrm~kg, m_2 = 5mathrm~kg - Initial velocity of A: v = 3mathrm~m/s - Initial velocity of B: v_2 = 0 - Spring constant k = 3000mathrm~N/m ### Step 1: Calculate the common center of mass velocity (v_textcm) v_textcm = frac10 times 3 + 5 times 010 + 5 = frac3015 = 2mathrm~m/s ### Step 2: Apply Energy Conservation to find spring compression (x) frac12 k x^2 = K_i - K_f frac12 (3000) x^2 = left[ frac12 (10) (3^2) right] - left[ frac12 (10 + 5) (2^2) right] 1500 x^2 = frac12(90) - frac12(15)(4) 1500 x^2 = 45 - 30 = 15 x^2 = frac151500 = frac1100 x = frac110mathrm~m = 0.1mathrm~m ### Pattern Recognition For maximum compression in block-spring-block collisions, the relative kinetic energy gets fully transformed into spring potential energy. frac12 mu v_textrel^2 = frac12 k x^2 where \mu = \frac{m_1 m_2}{m_1 + m_2} is the reduced mass. Here: mu = frac10 times 515 = frac103mathrm~kg frac12 left(frac103right) (3)^2 = frac12 (3000) x^2 Rightarrow 15 = 1500 x^2 Rightarrow x = 0.1mathrm~m$ Using reduced mass simplifies center-of-mass collision problems instantly. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Work, Energy and Power
Q18 jee_main_2025_03_april_evening Power and Efficiency of Motor
A motor operating on 100mathrm~V draws a current of 1 A. If the efficiency of the motor is 91.6\%, then the loss of power in units of cal/s is :
  • A. 4
  • B. 8.4
  • C. 2
  • D. 6.2

Solution

### Related Formula The electrical input power P_textin delivered to the motor is: P_textin = V cdot I The fraction of power lost is determined by the efficiency eta: P_textlost = P_textin - P_textout = P_textin (1 - eta) To convert watts (mathrmJ/s) to calories per second: P_textlost (mathrmcal/s) = fracP_textlost (mathrmW)4.2 ### Core Logic Given parameters: - Potential V = 100\mathrm{~V} - Current I = 1\mathrm{~A} - Efficiency \eta = 91.6\% = 0.916 ### Step 1: Calculate Input Power (P_{\text{in}}) P_textin = 100 times 1 = 100mathrm~W ### Step 2: Calculate Power Loss in Watts P_textlost = 100 times (1 - 0.916) = 100 times 0.084 = 8.4mathrm~W ### Step 3: Convert Power Loss to cal/s P_textlost = frac8.44.2 = 2mathrm~cal/s ### Pattern Recognition Efficiency calculations often feature clean conversion rates. Recognizing that 8.4 is exactly twice 4.2$ (the conversion factor for Joules to calories) simplifies the final step. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Work, Energy and Power
Q19 jee_main_2025_03_april_evening Work-Energy Theorem with Variable Force
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 :
  • A. 10mathrm~m/s
  • B. 4mathrm~m/s
  • C. 6mathrm~m/s
  • D. 8mathrm~m/s

Solution

### 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
Q18 jee_main_2025_07_april_morning Power
An object of mass 1000 \, textg experiences a time dependent force vecmathrmF = (2thatmathbfi + 3t^2hatmathbfj)mathrmN . The power generated by the force at time t is:
  • A. (2t^2 + 3t^3)mathrmW
  • B. (2mathrmt^2 + 18mathrmt^3)mathrmW
  • C. (3t^3 + 5t^5)mathrmW
  • D. (2t^3 + 3t^5)mathrmW

Solution

### Related Formula Instantaneous power P generated by a force is given by: P = vecF cdot vecv Newton's second law: veca = fracvecFm = fracmathrmdvecvmathrmdt implies vecv = int veca \,mathrmdt ### Core Logic Convert mass to SI units: m = 1000 mathrm~g = 1 mathrm~kg Calculate acceleration: veca = frac2thatmathbfi + 3t^2hatmathbfj1 = 2thatmathbfi + 3t^2hatmathbfj ### Step 1: Determine Velocity Vector Assuming the object starts from rest at t = 0: vecv = int_0^t (2thatmathbfi + 3t^2hatmathbfj) \,mathrmdt = t^2hatmathbfi + t^3hatmathbfj ### Step 2: Calculate Power Compute the dot product of force and velocity: P = vecF cdot vecv = (2thatmathbfi + 3t^2hatmathbfj) cdot (t^2hatmathbfi + t^3hatmathbfj) P = (2t)(t^2) + (3t^2)(t^3) = 2t^3 + 3t^5 mathrm~W ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Time-dependent force \vec{F} \propto t^n on a 1 kg mass. Shortcut: For m=1 kg, velocity is the integral of the force components. Power is the dot product of the force vector and its integral. Since \int at^n \mathrm{d}t = \frac{a}{n+1} t^{n+1}, power component becomes \frac{a^2}{n+1} t^{2n+1}. Here, 2^2/2 t^3 + 3^2/3 t^5 = 2t^3 + 3t^5 \mathrm{~W}$. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Work, Energy and Power

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