Two projectiles are fired from ground with same initial speeds from same point at angles (45^circ + alpha) and (45^circ - alpha) with horizontal direction. The ratio of their times of flights is

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula The time of flight T of a projectile launched with speed u at an angle theta with the horizontal is: T = frac2u sinthetag ### Core Logic The launch angles of the two projectiles are: theta_1 = 45^circ + alpha theta_2 = 45^circ - alpha Since they have the same speed u: fracT_1T_2 = fracsin(45^circ + alpha)sin(45^circ - alpha) ### Step 1: Simplify Trigonometric Ratio Using the angle sum and difference formulas: fracT_1T_2 = fracsin 45^circ cos alpha + cos 45^circ sin alphasin 45^circ cos alpha - cos 45^circ sin alpha fracT_1T_2 = fracfrac1sqrt2cosalpha + frac1sqrt2sinalphafrac1sqrt2cosalpha - frac1sqrt2sinalpha = fraccosalpha + sinalphacosalpha - sinalpha Divide numerator and denominator by \cos\alpha: fracT_1T_2 = frac1 + tanalpha1 - tanalpha$ ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Projectile angles complementary to 45^\circ. Shortcut: Remember the identity \tan(45^\circ + \alpha) = \frac{1+\tan\alpha}{1-\tan\alpha}. Since complementary angles have sine ratios proportional to \sin(45^\circ + \alpha)/\sin(45^\circ - \alpha) = \tan(45^\circ + \alpha), the answer is directly \frac{1+\tan\alpha}{1-\tan\alpha}$. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Motion in a Plane

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Q jee_main_2025_29_jan_morning Relative Motion
The maximum speed of a boat in still water is 27 \, textkm/h . Now this boat is moving downstream in a river flowing at 9 \, textkm/h . A man in the boat throws a ball vertically upwards with speed of 10 \, textm/s . Range of the ball as observed by an observer at rest on the river bank, is ________ cm. (Take g = 10 \, textm/s^2 )
Numerical Answer. Answer: 2000 to 2000

Solution

### Related Formula T = frac2u_yg, quad R = v_x cdot T ### Core Logic
Relative range tracking frame vector
Relative range tracking frame vector
The total horizontal velocity components combine due to downstream motion addition v_x = 27 + 9 = 36text km/h = 36 cdot frac518 = 10text m/s The time of flight for the vertical launch tracking stands at : T = frac2 cdot 1010 = 2text s Horizontal range measured along the river bank frame is : Range = v_x cdot T = 10 cdot 2 = 20text m = 2000text cm ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Motion in a Straight Line Class 11 Physics: Motion in a Plane
Q47 jee_main_2024_01_february_morning Projectile Motion
A particle moving in a circle of radius R with uniform speed takes time T to complete one revolution. If this particle is projected with the same speed at an angle theta to the horizontal, the maximum height attained by it is equal to 4R. The angle of projection theta is then given by:
  • A. sin^-1left[frac2mathrmgT^2pi^2mathrmRright]^frac12
  • B. sin^-1left[fracpi^2mathbfR2mathrmgT^2right]^frac12
  • C. cos^-1left[frac2mathrmgT^2pi^2mathrmRright]^frac12
  • D. cos^-1left[fracpi R2gT^2right]^frac12

Solution

### Related Formula Uniform circular velocity: v = frac2pi RT Maximum height of a projectile: H = fracv^2 sin^2theta2g ### Core Logic Given that the projectile max height matches H = 4R: 4R = fracv^2 sin^2theta2g Substitute the value of v from the circular motion loop: 4R = fracleft(frac2pi RTright)^2 sin^2theta2g 4R = frac4pi^2 R^2 sin^2theta2g T^2 ### Step 1: Isolate Angular Components Cancel out 4R from both sides: 1 = fracpi^2 R sin^2theta2g T^2 sin^2theta = frac2g T^2pi^2 R sintheta = left(frac2g T^2pi^2 Rright)^frac12 implies theta = sin^-1left[frac2gT^2pi^2 Rright]^frac12 ### Pattern Recognition Connect circular metrics directly to projectile parameters via velocity matching. Keeping terms unsimplified makes it easy to cancel common elements later. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Motion in a Plane
Q41 jee_main_2024_29_jan_morning Uniform Circular Motion
If the radius of curvature of the path of two particles of same mass are in the ratio 3:4, then in order to have constant centripetal force, their velocities will be in the ratio of:
  • A. sqrt3: 2
  • B. 1: sqrt3
  • C. sqrt3: 1
  • D. 2: sqrt3

Solution

### Related Formula The centripetal force (F) acting on a particle of mass m moving with velocity v in a path of radius r is given by: F = fracm v^2r ### Core Logic Given that the two particles have the same mass (m_1 = m_2) and the ratio of their radii of curvature is: fracr_1r_2 = frac34 To maintain a constant (equal) centripetal force (F_1 = F_2): ### Step 1: Relate Velocity to Radius fracm_1 v_1^2r_1 = fracm_2 v_2^2r_2 Since m_1 = m_2, the equation simplifies to: fracv_1^2r_1 = fracv_2^2r_2 implies fracv_1^2v_2^2 = fracr_1r_2 fracv_1v_2 = sqrtfracr_1r_2 ### Step 2: Calculate the Ratio Substituting the given ratio of radii: fracv_1v_2 = sqrtfrac34 = fracsqrt32 Therefore, the ratio of their velocities is sqrt3:2. ### Pattern Recognition For problems involving steady values under constraint variations, establish the proportionality relation first. Here, F propto fracv^2r implies v propto sqrtr when F and m are held constant. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Motion in a Plane
Q52 jee_main_2024_29_jan_morning Projectile Motion
A ball rolls off the top of a stairway with horizontal velocity u. The steps are 0.1 mathrm~m high and 0.1 mathrm~m wide. The minimum velocity u with which that ball just hits the step 5 of the stairway will be sqrtx mathrm~ms^-1 where x = ________ [use g = 10 mathrm~m/s^2].
Numerical Answer. Answer: 2 to 2

Solution

### Related Formula For a projectile fired horizontally from height h with speed u: textHorizontal Range R = u cdot t textVertical Displacement h = frac12 g t^2 ### Core Logic To just clear step 4 and land on the tread of step 5, the flight trajectory must pass beyond the outer corner boundary vertex of the 4^textth step. Therefore, net horizontal distance required to cross 4 complete steps is: R = 4 times 0.1 mathrm~m = 0.4 mathrm~m Similarly, net vertical fall matching the top of the 4^textth step level is: h = 4 times 0.1 mathrm~m = 0.4 mathrm~m
Trajectory diagram of a ball clearing step corners on a staircase grid for Q52
Trajectory diagram of a ball clearing step corners on a staircase grid for Q52
### Step 1: Determine Time of Flight Using the vertical kinematic equation: 0.4 = frac12 times 10 times t^2 implies 0.4 = 5 t^2 t^2 = frac0.45 = 0.08 mathrm~s^2 ### Step 2: Determine Velocity Using the horizontal path equation: R = u cdot t implies R^2 = u^2 cdot t^2 Substituting range and time values: (0.4)^2 = u^2 times 0.08 0.16 = u^2 times 0.08 u^2 = frac0.160.08 = 2 implies u = sqrt2 mathrm~m/s ### Step 3: Extract x Matching the parameter form u = sqrtx, we find: x = 2 ### Pattern Recognition To clear the n-th step, the projectile must safely pass the outer point of step (n-1). Treat the geometric coordinates of corners as bounding constraints (x = (n-1)w, y = (n-1)h) to configure kinematics instantaneously. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Motion in a Plane
Q50 jee_main_2024_30_january_evening Projectile Motion from a Tower
Projectiles mathrmA and mathrmB are thrown at angles of 45^circ and 60^circ with vertical respectively from top of a 400 mathrm~m high tower. If their ranges and times of flight are same, the ratio of their speeds of projection mathrmv_A: mathrmv_B is:
  • A. 1: sqrt3
  • B. sqrt2:1
  • C. 1:2
  • D. 1:sqrt2

Solution

### Core Logic
Projectile Motion from a Tower diagram for Q50 - JEE Main 2024 Evening
Projectile Motion from a Tower diagram for Q50 - JEE Main 2024 Evening
For two projectiles launched from the same height to have the same time of flight (T), their vertical components of velocity must be equal. Since the angles given are with the *vertical*, the vertical components are v_A cos(45^circ) and v_B cos(60^circ). If T_A = T_B, then v_Ay = v_By. v_A cos(45^circ) = v_B cos(60^circ) v_A left(frac1sqrt2right) = v_B left(frac12right) fracv_Av_B = fracsqrt22 = frac1sqrt2 ### Step 1: Check Inconsistency For the ranges to be the same while having the same time of flight, their horizontal components of velocity must also be equal: v_Ax = v_Bx. v_A sin(45^circ) = v_B sin(60^circ) v_A left(frac1sqrt2right) = v_B left(fracsqrt32right) fracv_Av_B = sqrtfrac32 This yields a contradiction. It is impossible for both the ranges and the times of flight to be simultaneously equal for different angles of projection from a tower. ### Step 2: Conclusion The question contains inconsistent data and is technically a Bonus question. However, if one arbitrarily equates only the time of flight (or if NTA intended a different scenario), the ratio fracv_Av_B = frac1sqrt2 matches option (4), which was the officially provided key before corrections. ### Pattern Recognition Be wary of over-constrained physics problems. If a question specifies both range AND time of flight are identical for two different angles, check if the math yields a contradiction. NTA often accepts the result of one partial constraint. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Motion in a Plane

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