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Laws of Motion appeared 34 times across 3 years — 3.9% of Physics. This question is from Circular Motion and Banking of Roads.

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A car of mass 'm' moves on a banked road having radius 'r' and banking angle θ To avoid slipping from banked road, the maximum permissible speed of the car is v₀. The coefficient of friction μ between the wheels of the car and the banked road is :-

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula

The maximum velocity limit preventing outer slide breakout on a rough banked plane profile is given by standard centrifugal force equations:

v₀ = √(rg (( θ + μ)/(1 - μ θ)))
Core Logic

By writing out the components shown in the free body layout

Circular Motion and Banking of Roads diagram for Q10 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
Circular Motion and Banking of Roads diagram for Q10 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
:

N θ + f θ = mv₀²r N θ - f θ = mg
Step 1: Isolate Coefficient of Friction

Squaring the velocity boundary relation gives :

v₀²rg = ( θ + μ)/(1 - μ θ)

Cross multiply to isolate the variable terms :

v₀² - μ v₀² θ = rg θ + μ rg v₀² - rg θ = μ(rg + v₀² θ) μ = v₀² - rg θrg + v₀² θ
Pattern Recognition

Maximum limits always balance with plus signs in the numerator fraction. Simply rearrange that template expression directly to map the targeted parameter.

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Q31 jee_main_2024_31_jan_evening Pulley Systems and Tension
A light string passing over a smooth light fixed pulley connects two blocks of masses m₁ and m₂. If the acceleration of the system is g/8, then the ratio of masses is
Pulley Systems and Tension diagram for Q31 - JEE Main 2024 Evening
The image displays two masses suspended over a single fixed smooth pulley.
  • A. (9)/(7)
  • B. (8)/(1)
  • C. (4)/(3)
  • D. (5)/(3)

Solution

Related Formula
a = ((m₁ - m₂)g)/((m₁ + m₂))
Core Logic

Assuming m₁ > m₂, the net pulling force is (m₁ - m₂)g and the total mass to be accelerated is (m₁ + m₂).

Given that the acceleration of the system is a = (g)/(8).

Step 1: Algebraic Manipulation
(g)/(8) = ((m₁ - m₂)g)/((m₁ + m₂)) m₁ + m₂ = 8m₁ - 8m₂ 8m₂ + m₂ = 8m₁ - m₁

9m₂ = 7m₁

(m₁)/(m₂) = (9)/(7)
Pattern Recognition

For standard Atwood machines, a = g × Difference in massSum of mass. If a/g = 1/8, then (m₁-m₂)/(m₁+m₂) = 1/8, which can be solved using componendo and dividendo: m₁/m₂ = (8+1)/(8-1) = 9/7.

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Q42 jee_main_2024_31_jan_evening Friction on an Inclined Plane
A block of mass 5 kg is placed on a rough inclined surface as shown in the figure.
Friction on an Inclined Plane diagram for Q42 - JEE Main 2024 Evening
The image shows a 5 kg block on a rough plane inclined at 30 degrees, with coefficient of friction mu = 0.1.
If F₁ is the force required to just move the block up the inclined plane and F₂ is the force required to just prevent the block from sliding down, then the value of | F₁| - | F₂| is: [Use g = 10 m/s²]
  • A. 25√(3) N
  • B. 50√(3) N
  • C. 5 √(3)2 N
  • D. 10 N

Solution

Related Formula
fk = μ mg θ F₁ = mg θ + fk F₂ = mg θ - fk
Core Logic

To move the block up, the applied force F₁ must overcome both the downward gravitational component and the downward frictional force. To prevent it from sliding down, the applied force F₂ acts upwards and is aided by friction which acts upwards to oppose impending downward slip.

Friction on an Inclined Plane diagram for Q42 - JEE Main 2024 Evening
The image shows a 5 kg block on a rough plane inclined at 30 degrees, with coefficient of friction mu = 0.1.

Friction on an Inclined Plane diagram for Q42 - JEE Main 2024 Evening
The image shows a 5 kg block on a rough plane inclined at 30 degrees, with coefficient of friction mu = 0.1.

Step 1: Calculate Friction
fk = μ mg θ fk = 0.1 × 5 × 10 × (30°) fk = 5 × √(3)2 = 2.5√(3) N
Step 2: Force Equations

Moving up:

F₁ = mg θ + fk = 50 (30°) + 2.5√(3) = 25 + 2.5√(3)

Preventing slip down:

F₂ = mg θ - fk = 50 (30°) - 2.5√(3) = 25 - 2.5√(3)
Step 3: Difference calculation
|F₁| - |F₂| = (25 + 2.5√(3)) - (25 - 2.5√(3)) |F₁| - |F₂| = 2 × 2.5√(3) = 5√(3) N

Note: The official options had an anomaly where 5√(3) N was missing or evaluated as a bonus. Option 2 was listed as 50√(3) in the primary text. We track the closest logic path indicating Bonus.

Pattern Recognition

The difference between 'push up' and 'hold from sliding' forces on an incline is always precisely 2 fk (2 μ mg θ). Bypass calculating the mg θ terms entirely.

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Q jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Pulley And Incline Friction
In the given arrangement of a doubly inclined plane two blocks of masses M and m are placed. The blocks are connected by a light string passing over an ideal pulley as shown. The coefficient of friction between the surface of the plane and the blocks is 0.25. The value of m, for which M = 10 kg will move down with an acceleration of 2 m/s² is : (take g = 10 m/s² and 37° = 3 / 4)
Pulley And Incline Friction diagram for Q43 - JEE Main 2024 Morning
Two blocks M and m on opposite sides of a double inclined plane linked by a rope over a top pulley. M is on the 53-degree slope and moving downwards, m is on the 37-degree slope.
  • A. 9 kg
  • B. 4.5 kg
  • C. 6.5 kg
  • D. 2.25 kg

Solution

Related Formula
Σ F = ma fk = μk N = μk mg θ
Core Logic

Pulley And Incline Friction diagram for Q43 - JEE Main 2024 Morning
Two blocks M and m on opposite sides of a double inclined plane linked by a rope over a top pulley. M is on the 53-degree slope and moving downwards, m is on the 37-degree slope.

Since block M moves down the incline, kinetic friction opposes its motion (acts upwards). Block m is pulled up the incline, so kinetic friction opposes its motion (acts downwards).

For M block (53^° slope):

Mg 53° - μ Mg 53° - T = Ma
Step 1: Tension Calculation

Given M = 10 kg, a = 2 m/s², μ = 0.25, g = 10 m/s². 53^° = 4/5 = 0.8, 53^° = 3/5 = 0.6.

10(10)(0.8) - 0.25(10)(10)(0.6) - T = 10(2) 80 - 15 - T = 20 65 - T = 20 ⇒ T = 45 N
Step 2: Evaluate mass m

For m block (37^° slope) moving upward:

T - mg 37° - μ mg 37° = ma

37^° = 3/5 = 0.6, 37^° = 4/5 = 0.8.

45 - m(10)(0.6) - 0.25(m)(10)(0.8) = m(2) 45 - 6m - 2m = 2m

45 - 8m = 2m

10m = 45 ⇒ m = 4.5 kg
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Q jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Circular Motion Friction
A coin is placed on a disc. The coefficient of friction between the coin and the disc is μ. If the distance of the coin from the center of the disc is r, the maximum angular velocity which can be given to the disc, so that the coin does not slip away, is:
  • A. (μ g)/(r)
  • B. √((r)/(μ g))
  • C. √((μ g)/(r))
  • D. μ√(rg)

Solution

Related Formula
fₛ ≤ μₛ N Fc = mrω²
Core Logic

Circular Motion Friction diagram for Q47 - JEE Main 2024 Morning
Circular Motion Friction diagram for Q47 - JEE Main 2024 Morning

Circular Motion Friction diagram for Q47 - JEE Main 2024 Morning
Circular Motion Friction diagram for Q47 - JEE Main 2024 Morning

To prevent the coin from slipping, the static friction must provide the necessary centripetal force for circular motion. f = mω² r

The normal force on the flat disc is N = mg. The maximum static friction is fmax = μ N = μ mg.

For no slipping:

m r ω² ≤ μ mg ω² ≤ (μ g)/(r) ωmax = √((μ g)/(r))
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