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A string of length L is fixed at one end and carries a mass of M at the other end. The mass makes left(frac3pi ight) rotations per second about the vertical axis passing through end of the string as shown. The tension in the string is ____ ML.

Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical value Answer: 36 to 36 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula For a conical pendulum: T cos theta = Mg T sin theta = Momega^2 R where R = L sin theta. ### Core Logic Substituting R = L sin theta into the centripetal equation:
Conical pendulum string force vectors diagram Q22
Conical pendulum string force vectors diagram Q22
T sin theta = M omega^2 (L sin theta) T = M omega^2 L Given rotational frequency: f = frac3pi\ mathrmrev/s Angular velocity: omega = 2pi f = 2pi left(frac3pi ight) = 6\ mathrmrad/s Substituting omega back into the simplified tension equation: T = M (6)^2 L = 36\ ML ### Pattern Recognition In a conical pendulum, the horizontal projection of tension provides the exact centripetal force. The sintheta terms cancel out, making string tension independent of the semi-vertical angle. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion

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Q16 2025 Equilibrium of Forces
A body of mass 1mathrmkg is suspended with the help of two strings making angles as shown in figure. Magnitude of tensions mathbfT_1 and mathbfT_2 , respectively, are (in N):
Suspended mass equilibrium with two angled strings
The diagram shows a suspended mass of 1 kg held by two strings making angles of 60 and 30 degrees with the horizontal.
  • A. 5, 5sqrt3
  • B. 5sqrt3, 5
  • C. 5sqrt3, 5sqrt3
  • D. 5, 5

Solution

### Related Formula For a system in static equilibrium: sum F_x = 0 quad textand quad sum F_y = 0 ### Core Logic Let's resolve the tension forces vecT_1 and vecT_2 into horizontal and vertical components: - T_1 makes 60^circ with the horizontal. - T_2 makes 30^circ with the horizontal. - Downward gravitational force: W = m g = 1 times 10 = 10 \ mathrmN. 1. **Horizontal Equilibrium (sum F_x = 0):** T_1 cos 60^circ = T_2 cos 30^circ T_1 cdot frac12 = T_2 cdot fracsqrt32 implies T_1 = T_2 sqrt3 2. **Vertical Equilibrium (sum F_y = 0):** T_1 sin 60^circ + T_2 sin 30^circ = m g = 10 T_1 cdot fracsqrt32 + T_2 cdot frac12 = 10 ### Step 1: Solve for Tensions Substitute T_1 = T_2 sqrt3 into the vertical equilibrium equation: (T_2 sqrt3) fracsqrt32 + fracT_22 = 10 frac3 T_22 + fracT_22 = 10 implies 2 T_2 = 10 implies T_2 = 5 \ mathrmN Substitute T_2 back to obtain T_1: T_1 = 5 sqrt3 \ mathrmN Thus, the tension magnitudes are T_1 = 5sqrt3 \ mathrmN and T_2 = 5 \ mathrmN. ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Suspending particle static equilibrium with asymmetric strings. Trap: Associating components with incorrect trigonometry axes or swapping T_1 and T_2 in options. Shortcut: Since the incline of T_1 (60^circ) is steeper than that of T_2 (30^circ), T_1 must carry a larger portion of the load, meaning T_1 > T_2. From the choices, only (2) satisfies this hierarchy. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion
Q14 2025 Friction
A cubic block of mass m is sliding down on an inclined plane at 60^circ with an acceleration of fracg2 , the value of coefficient of kinetic friction is
  • A. sqrt3 - 1
  • B. fracsqrt32
  • C. fracsqrt23
  • D. 1 - fracsqrt32

Solution

### Related Formula For a block sliding down an inclined plane of inclination theta: mg sintheta - f_k = ma Where normal reaction is N = mg costheta and kinetic friction is: f_k = mu_k N = mu_k mg costheta ### Core Logic Substitute f_k into the equation of motion: mg sintheta - mu_k mg costheta = ma Divide by m: g sintheta - mu_k g costheta = a ### Step 1: Substitute Values Given a = fracg2 and theta = 60^circ: g sin 60^circ - mu_k g cos 60^circ = fracg2 fracsqrt32 - fracmu_k2 = frac12 sqrt3 - mu_k = 1 implies mu_k = sqrt3 - 1 ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Block sliding down with acceleration on an incline. Shortcut: The acceleration on an incline is a = g(sintheta - mu_k costheta). For theta = 60^circ, this is a = gleft(fracsqrt32 - fracmu_k2right). Equating to g/2 gives mu_k = sqrt3 - 1 directly. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion
Q15 2025 Newton's Second Law
A body of mass 2mathrm~kg moving with velocity of vecv_mathrmin = 3hati +4hatjmathrm~m/s enters into a constant force field of 6mathrm~N directed along positive z-axis. If the body remains in the field for a period of frac53 seconds, then velocity of the body when it emerges from force field is:
  • A. 4hati +3hatj +5hatk
  • B. 3hati +4hatj +5hatk
  • C. 3hati + 4hatj - 5hatk
  • D. 3hati + 4hatj + sqrt5hatk

Solution

### Related Formula vecF = m veca vecv = vecu + vecat where, vecF = constant force vector m = mass of body veca = acceleration vector vecu = initial velocity vector vecv = final velocity vector ### Core Logic Given parameters: - Mass, m = 2mathrm~kg - Initial velocity, vecu = 3hati + 4hatjmathrm~m/s - Force, vecF = 6hatkmathrm~N (directed along positive z-axis) - Time interval, t = frac53mathrm~s Calculate the acceleration vector veca: veca = fracvecFm = frac6hatk2 = 3hatkmathrm~m/s^2 ### Step 1: Compute Final Velocity Using the kinematic equation of motion: vecv = vecu + vecat vecv = (3hati + 4hatj) + (3hatk) left(frac53right) vecv = 3hati + 4hatj + 5hatkmathrm~m/s Thus, the emerging velocity of the body is 3hati + 4hatj + 5hatkmathrm~m/s. ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Orthogonal initial velocity and force field direction. Shortcut: Since the force acts entirely along the z-axis, the x and y components of the velocity remain unchanged (3hati + 4hatj). Simply compute the z-component change: v_z = a_z t = left(frac62right) left(frac53right) = 5. Result: 3hati + 4hatj + 5hatk. ✓ ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion Class 11 Physics: Kinematics
Q12 2025 Variable Mass System
A sand dropper drops sand of mass m(t) on a conveyer belt at a rate proportional to the square root of speed (v) of the belt, i.e. fracdmdt propto sqrtv . If P is the power delivered to run the belt at constant speed then which of the following relationship is true?
  • A. mathrmP^2propto mathrmv^3
  • B. mathrmP propto sqrtmathrmv
  • C. mathrmP propto mathrmv
  • D. mathbfP^2propto mathbfv^5

Solution

### Related Formula F_textthrust = left(fracdmdtright)v P = F cdot v ### Core Logic Given the sand dropping rate rule: fracdmdt = C sqrtv quad (textwhere C text is a constant) To maintain a constant velocity v, the continuous force applied by the conveyor system must balance the rate of gain of momentum of the dropped sand: F = left(fracdmdtright) v = (C sqrtv) cdot v = C v^3/2 Power delivered is the product of force and speed: P = F cdot v = (C v^3/2) cdot v = C v^5/2 Squaring both sides of the expression: P^2 propto v^5 ### Pattern Recognition In variable mass problems involving dropping dust/sand at rest onto a moving frame, the thrust force always simplifies to v cdot fracdmdt, which makes power scale as v^2 cdot fracdmdt. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion
Q6 2025 Spring-Block Dynamics with Friction
Two blocks of masses m and M, (mathbfM > mathbfm) , are placed on a frictionless table as shown in figure. A massless spring with spring constant k is attached with the lower block. If the system is slightly displaced and released then (mu =textcoefficient of friction between the two blocks)
Two blocks stacked with a spring connected to the bottom block for Q6
The diagram displays a smaller block of mass m placed on top of a larger block of mass M, which is connected to a horizontal spring on a smooth table.
(A) The time period of small oscillation of the two blocks is mathrmT = 2pi sqrtfrac(mathrmm + mathrmM)mathrmk (B) The acceleration of the blocks is a = frackxM + m (x = displacement of the blocks from the mean position) (C) The magnitude of the frictional force on the upper block is fracmathrmmk|mathrmx|mathrmM + mathrmm (D) The maximum amplitude of the upper block, if it does not slip, is fracmu(mathbfM + mathbfm)mathbfgmathbfk (E) Maximum frictional force can be mu (mathbfM + mathbfm)mathbfg. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A. A, B, D Only
  • B. B, C, D Only
  • C. C, D, E Only
  • D. A, B, C Only

Solution

### Related Formula For combined system performing simple harmonic motion without relative slipping: T = 2pi sqrtfracm_texttotalk a = -omega^2 x = -frackM+m x ### Core Logic Let's analyze each statement: - **Statement (A)**: Since both blocks perform SHM together, the combined mass is (M + m). The spring constant is k. Thus, the time period of small oscillation is: T = 2pi sqrtfracM+mk This is correct. (A is True) - **Statement (B)**: When the system is displaced by x, the restoring spring force on the combined system is F = -kx. The common acceleration of the combined mass is: a = -frackxM+m implies |a| = frack|x|M+m This matches the expression (taking magnitude). (B is True) - **Statement (C)**: The upper block of mass m moves solely due to the static frictional force f acting on it. Thus: f = m a = m left( frackxM+m right) = fracmkxM+m Statement (C) claims the frictional force is fracmmu|x|M+m, which is incorrect because friction is determined by acceleration, not by coefficient of friction mu during static grip. (C is False) - **Statement (D)**: For no slipping to occur, the maximum frictional force required at peak amplitude A must be less than or equal to the limiting static friction f_L = mu mg: f_textmax = fracmkAM+m le mu mg frackAM+m le mu g implies A le fracmu(M+m)gk Thus, the maximum amplitude is fracmu(M+m)gk. (D is True) - **Statement (E)**: The maximum static frictional force between the blocks is f_L = mu mg, not mu (M+m)g. (E is False) ### Step 1: Conclusion Only statements A, B, and D are correct. Hence, the correct option is (1).
Free body diagram of combined spring block system for Q6
The diagram displays a smaller block of mass m placed on top of a larger block of mass M, which is connected to a horizontal spring on a smooth table.
Free body diagram of combined spring block system for Q6
The diagram displays a smaller block of mass m placed on top of a larger block of mass M, which is connected to a horizontal spring on a smooth table.
### Pattern Recognition In stacked blocks with springs, always identify the force driving the non-spring-loaded block. Here, mass m is driven purely by friction, so f = m cdot a. Slipping begins when this required force exceeds f_textlimit = mu m g. This simple boundary matches the derivation of maximum amplitude perfectly! ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion: Friction Class 11 Physics: Oscillations: Simple Harmonic Motion

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