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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]

Solution & Explanation

### 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

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Q10 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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
Q20 2025 Conservation of Mechanical Energy
A block of mass 2mathrm~kg is attached to one end of a massless spring whose other end is fixed at a wall. The spring-mass system moves on a frictionless horizontal table. The spring's natural length is 2mathrm~m and spring constant is 200mathrm~N/m. The block is pushed such that the length of the spring becomes 1mathrm~m and then released. At distance xmathrm~m (x < 2) from the wall, the speed of the block will be:
  • A. 10[1 - (2 - x)]^3/2mathrm~m/s
  • B. 10[1 - (2 - x)^2 ]^1/2mathrm~m/s
  • C. 10[1 - (2 - x)^2]mathrm~m/s
  • D. 10[1 - (2 - x)^2]^2mathrm~m/s

Solution

### Related Formula E = K_i + U_i = K_f + U_f U = frac12 k y^2 where, E = total mechanical energy K = frac12 m v^2 = kinetic energy U = potential energy of spring with deformation y ### Core Logic Given parameters: - Mass, m = 2mathrm~kg - Natural length of spring, L_0 = 2mathrm~m - Spring constant, k = 200mathrm~N/m Initial State (when block is pushed): - Length of spring is 1mathrm~m. - Deformation (compression), y_i = L_0 - 1 = 2 - 1 = 1mathrm~m. - Released from rest: v_i = 0 implies K_i = 0. Final State (at distance x from the wall): - Since the spring is attached to the wall, its length is xmathrm~m. - Deformation (compression) at this position, y_f = L_0 - x = (2 - x)mathrm~m. - Kinetic energy K_f = frac12 m v^2 = frac12 (2) v^2 = v^2. ### Step 1: Conservation of Energy Equation Equate initial and final energies: K_i + U_i = K_f + U_f 0 + frac12 k y_i^2 = frac12 m v^2 + frac12 k y_f^2 Substitute the parameters: frac12 (200) (1)^2 = v^2 + frac12 (200) (2 - x)^2 100 = v^2 + 100 (2 - x)^2 v^2 = 100 left[ 1 - (2 - x)^2 right] v = 10 left[ 1 - (2 - x)^2 right]^1/2mathrm~m/s ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Horizontal spring-mass energy conservation. Trap: The deformation is not x; it is the difference from natural length, i.e., (L_0 - x) = (2 - x). Shortcut: Writing out energy conservation directly allows mass to cancel beautifully, simplifying the algebra immediately. ✓ ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Work, Energy and Power Class 11 Physics: Oscillations

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