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The magnitude and direction of the acceleration produced in a body of mass 5 kg when two mutually perpendicular forces 8 N and 6 N act on it, are respectively:

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula
Fₙₑₜ = √(F₁² + F₂²) a = Fₙₑₜm
Core Logic

Net force Fₙₑₜ = √(6² + 8²) = 10N.

Force vector diagram solution for Q14
Force vector diagram solution for Q14

Acceleration a = (10)/(5) = 2 m/s². Angle with 8 N force: θ = (6)/(8) ⇒ θ = ⁻¹(3/4) with 8 N force.

Pattern Recognition

Perpendicular force resultant vector acceleration.

Chapter Mix

Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion

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Q35 neet_2024_05_may_morning Static Friction and Acceleration
A box of mass 15 kg is kept on the floor of a stationary trolley. The coefficient of static friction between the box and the trolley is 0.12. Keeping the box in stationary state over the trolley, the maximum acceleration with which the trolley can be moved horizontally in ms⁻² is: (g = 10 m/s²)
  • A. 1.5
  • B. 1.8
  • C. 2.1
  • D. 1.2

Solution

Related Formula
amax = μ g
Core Logic

For no relative sliding:

Free body diagram solution for Q35
Free body diagram solution for Q35

m a ≤ μ m g ⇒ amax = μ g = 0.12 × 10 = 1.2 m/s²
Pattern Recognition

Maximum non-slip acceleration on flat surface.

Chapter Mix

Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion

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