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20051.

Which of the following is a vector quantity? (a) speed (b) distance (c) momentum (d) time

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(c) momentum

20052.

SI unit of moment of force is:(a) Nm-2 (b) Nm-1 (c) Ns(d) Nm

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Correct answer is (d) Nm

20053.

A body is acted upon by a number of external forces. Can it remain at rest ?

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Yes, if the external forces acting on the body can be represented in magnitude and direction by the sides of a closed polygon taken in the same order.

20054.

A coin is kept at a distance 10 cm from the centre of turn table of radius 1 m just begins to slip, when the turn table rotates at speed of 90 r. p. m. Calculate the coefficient of static friction between coin and the turntable. ( g = 9.8 m/s2).

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Given,

r = 10 cm = 0.1 m

radius at which it steps,

Centrifugal force = Remaining static friction

⇒ μsmg = mrω2

ω = 90rpm

\(\frac{90\times 2\pi}{60}\) rad/s

= 1.5 x 2π

= 3π rad/s

⇒ μs x m x 9.8  = m x 0.1 x 9π2

⇒ μs =  \(\frac{0.1\times 9 \times 9.8}{9.8}\)

= 0.9

20055.

What provides the centripetal force to a car taking a turn on a level road?

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Force of friction between the type and road provides centripetal force.

20056.

Match the following:Column IColumn IIA.Newton's I law(i)Propulsion of a rocketB.Newton's II law(ii)Stable equilibrium of a bodyC.Newtons's III law(iii)Law of forceD.Law of conservation of linear momentum.(iv)Flying nature of bird

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A(ii)
B(iii)
C(iv)
D(i)

20057.

Inertia of a body has direct dependence on – (a) velocity (b) area (c) mass (d) volume

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Correct answer is (c) mass

20058.

Define one dyne

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The amount of force required for a body of mass 1 gram produces an acceleration of 1 cm s-2 ,1 dyne = 1 g cm s-2 ; also 1N = 105 dyne.

20059.

Give relation between dyne and newton.

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1N = 1 kg × 1 ms-2

= (1000 g)(1000 cms-2)

= 105 gcm s-2

i.e., 1 newton = 105 dyne.

20060.

What is the relation between newton and dyne?

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1 newton = 105 dyne

20061.

Unit of momentum in SI system is ______ .(a) ms-1 (b) Kg ms-2 (c) Kg ms-1 (d) ms-2

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Correct answer is (c) Kg ms-1

20062.

Force measures rate of change of: (a) acceleration (b) velocity (c) momentum (d) distances

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(c) momentum

20063.

A body is acted upon by a number of external forces. Can it remain at rest?

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Yes, if the external forces acting on the body can be represented in magnitude and direction by the sides of a closed polygon taken in the same order

20064.

The principle involved in the working of a jet plane is: (a) Newton’s first law (b) Conservation of momentum (c) Law of inertia (d) Newton’s second law

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(b) Conservation of momentum

20065.

If a car and a scooter have the same momentum, then which one is having greater speed?(a) scooter (b) car (c) both have same velocity (d) data insufficient

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Correct answer is (a) scooter

20066.

State Newton’s second law.

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The force acting on an object is equal to the rate of change of its momentum –

\(\bar F\) = \(\frac{d\bar p}{dt}\)

20067.

1 dyne is – (a) 105 N (b) 10-5 N (c) 1N (d) 10-3 N

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correct answer is (b) 10-5 N

20068.

Force is measured based on: (a) Newton’s first law(b) Newton’s second law (c) Newton’s third law (d) All the above

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(b) Newton’s second law

20069.

Which law helps to predict the path of the astronomical bodies? (a) Newton’s law of motion (b) Newton’s law of gravitation (c) Newton’s law of cooling (d) Pascal’s law

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(b) Newton’s law of gravitation

20070.

Impulse is equals to ______ . (a) rate of change of momentum (b) rate of force and time (c) change of momentum (d) rate of change of mass.

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(c) change of momentum

20071.

Plotting a graph for momentum on the X-axis and time on Y-axis. Slope of momentum – time graph gives _____ (a) Impulsive force (b) Acceleration (c) Force (d) Rate of force

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Correct answer is (c) Force

20072.

When we drop an egg on the concrete floor it will break because A) smaller force acts on the egg for shorter time. B) smaller force acts on the egg for longer time. C) large force acts on the egg for shorter time. D) large force acts on the egg for longer time.

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C) large force acts on the egg for shorter time.

20073.

Assertion: While travelling in a motor car we tend to remain at rest with respect to the seat. Reason: While travelling in a motor car we tend to move along the car with respect to the ground. (a) Both Assertion and Reason are false. (b) Assertion is true but Reason is false. (c) Assertion is false but Reason is true. (d) Both Assertion and Reason are true.

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(d) Both Assertion and Reason are true.

20074.

Match the physical quantities given in Set – A with proper units in Set – B.Set – ASet – BP. Forcex. kg ms2Q. Momentumy. kg ms-2R. Impulsez. kg ms-1A) P – x, Q – z, R – y B) P – y, Q – z, R – x C) P – z, Q – x, R – y D) P – x, Q – y, R – z

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B) P – y, Q – z, R – x

20075.

Match the column A with Column B.Column AColumn BA.Relation between 'g' and 'G'(i)  F = G\(\frac{m_1m_2}{r^2}\)B. Universal gravitational law(ii)W = mgC.Mass of an object is measured by (iii)Physical balanceD.Unit of g(iv)g = \(\frac{GM}{R^2}\)E.Relation between mass and weight(v)m /s2

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A. (iv) 

B. (i)

C. (iii) 

D. (v) 

E. (ii)

20076.

Newton’s second law gives –

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(d) all the above

20077.

According to Newton’s third law –(a) \(\overrightarrow {F_{12}}\) = \(\overrightarrow {F_{21}}\)(b) \(\overrightarrow {F_{12}}\) = -\(\overrightarrow {F_{21}}\)(c) \(F_{12}\) + \(F_{21}\)=0(d) \(F_{12}\)x \(F_{21}\) =0

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Correct answer is (b) \(\overrightarrow {F_{12}}\) = -\(\overrightarrow {F_{21}}\)

20078.

According to Newton’s third law – (a) F12 = F21 (b) F12 = -F21 (c) F12 + F21 = 0 (d) F12 x F21 = 0

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Correct anwer is (a) F12 = F21

20079.

State Newton’s third law.

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Newton’s third law states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

20080.

What is Newton’s second law of motion? Define it. Obtain Newton’s first law from it.

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Momentum and Newton’s Second Law of Motion Linear momentum : Momentum of body is the physical quantity of motion possessed by the body and mathematically. It is defined as the product of mass and velocity of the body.

As the linear momentum or simply momentum is equal to a scalar times a vector (velocity), it is therefore a vector quantity and is denoted by \(\vec{p}\)

The momentum of a body of mass m moving with velocity \(\vec{v}\) is given by the relation :
\(\vec{p}=m \vec{v}\)
Dimensional formula = [M1L1T-1]
Unit = Kg m/s
Suppose that a ball of mass m1 and a car of mass m2 (m2 > m1) are moving with the same velocity v. If P1 and p2 are momentum of ball and car respectively then :
\(\frac{p_{1}}{p_{2}}=\frac{m_{1} v}{m_{2} v}\) or \(\frac{p_{1}}{p_{2}}=\frac{m_{1}}{m_{2}}\)

As m2 > m1: It follows that p2 > p1. If a ball and a car are travelling with the same velocity, the momentum of the car will be greater than that of the ball. Similarly, we can show that if two objects of same masses are thrown at different velocities, the one moving with the greater velocity possesses greater momentum. Finally, if two objects of masses m1 and m2 are moving with velocities v1 and v2 possesses equal momentum.
m1v1 = m2 v2
\(\frac{v_{1}}{v_{2}}=\frac{m_{2}}{m_{1}}\)
In case m2 > m1 then v2 < v1 i. e, two bodies of different masses possess same momentum, the lighter body possesses greater velocity.

In case m2 > m1 then v2 < v1 i. e, two bodies of different masses possess same momentum, the lighter body possesses greater velocity.
The concept of momentum was introduced by Newton in order to measure the quantitative effect of force.
Momentum of body in term of kinetic energy
Ek = \(\frac{1}{2}\) mv2 ……….. (1)
but p = mv
∴ v = p/m
put in equation (1)
Ek = \(\frac{1}{2} m \frac{p^{2}}{m^{2}}=\frac{p^{2}}{2 m}\)

20081.

Newton’s III law is applicable: (a) for a body is at rest (b) for a body in motion (c) both (a) &amp; (b) (d) only for bodies with equal masses

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(b) for a body in motion

20082.

To project the rockets which of the following principle(s) is / (are) required? (a) Newton’s third law of motion (b) Newton’s law of gravitation (c) law of conservation of linear momentum (d) both a and c.

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Correct answer is (d) both a and c

20083.

Tension in the string of an at wood machine is \(\cfrac{2 m_1 m_2 \,g}{m_1+m_2}\) and m1 = m2From the given data tension in string equals to A) weight B) mass C) gravitation D) weight/2

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Correct option is A) weight

20084.

Match the column A and column B.Column AColumn BAResultant of the forces is zero(i)Law of conservation of momentumBNewton's first law(ii)VectorCForce(iii)Quantative definition of forceDNewton's first law(iv)Balanced forceENewton's second law(v)Inertia

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A. (iv) 

B. (v) 

C. (ii) 

D. (i) 

E. (iii)

20085.

Pavithra : Action reaction pair in Newton’s third law always represents forces acting on two bodies simultaneously. Teja : Newton’s first and second laws of motion apply to a single body. A) Both Pavithra and Teja are incorrect. B) Pavithra is correct, Teja is incorrect. C) Pavithra is incorrect, Teja is correct. D) Both Pavithra and Teja are correct.

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D) Both Pavithra and Teja are correct.

20086.

Why is Newton’s first law of motion called law of inertia?

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According to Newton’s first law of motion, in absence of external force, there is no change in state of a body and inertia is the property of a body due to which it opposes the change in its state. That is the reason. Newton’s first law of motion is also known as the law of inertia.

20087.

Newton’s first law of motion defines: (a) inertia (b) force (c) acceleration (d) both inertia and force

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Correct answer is (d) both inertia and force

20088.

State Newton’s first law of motion (or Law of inertia).

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Everybody continues to be in its state of rest or uniform motion along a straight line unless compelled to change that state by an external force.

20089.

m1 = 6.2 kg, m2 = 3.6 kg then tension in the string isA) 44. 64 N B) 63.24 N C) 22.32 N D) None

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Correct option is A) 44. 64 N

20090.

According to Newton’s third law of motion for every action there is equal and opposite reaction, why two equal and opposite forces don’t cancel each other?

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Forces of action and reaction always act on different bodies, hence they never cancel each other.

20091.

In Newton’s third law of motion, the two opposing forces are known as ……………… A) reactant, product pair B) action, reaction pair C) force, retardation pair D) none of these

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B) action, reaction pair

20092.

The force exerted by the earth on a ball is 8N. The force on the earth by the ball is A) 8 × 9.8 N B) 8N C) 4N D) Zero N

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Correct option is B) 8N

The correct option is (B) 8N,  This is because of Newton's 3rd law of motion

20093.

Prove that Newton’s second law is the real law of motion.

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Proof. When we can show that Newton’s first and third law are contained in the second law, then we can say that it is the real law of motion.

(i) First law is contained in second law : According to Newton’s second law of motion \(\vec{F}=m\,\vec{a}\)

Where, m = mass of the body on which an external force \(\vec{F}\) is applied and acceleration \(\vec{a}\) is produced in it.

When no external force is applied on the body,

i. e.,

When \(\vec{F}\) = \(\vec{0}\), then from equation (1), we get \(m\,\vec{a}\) = \(\vec{0}\), but as m ≠ 0.

\(\vec{a}\) = \(\vec{0}\)

It means that there will be no acceleration in the body if no external force is applied. This represents that a body at rest will remain at rest and a body is uniform motion will continue to move along the same straight line in the absence of an external force. This corresponds to Newton’s first law of motion. So, first law of motion is contained in Second law of motion.

(ii) Third law is contained in second law : Consider an isolates system of two bodies A and B. Let the act and react internally.

Suppose

FAB = force applied on body A by body B.

And FBA = force applied on body B by body A.

When, \(\frac {d\vec{p}_A}{dt}\) = rate of change of momentum of body A.

and \(\frac {d\vec{p}_B}{dt}\) = rate of change of momentum of body B.

Then, from Newton’s second law of motion.

FAB = \(\frac {d\vec{p}_A}{dt}\)

FBA = \(\frac {d\vec{p}_B}{dt}\)

Equation (2) and (3) gives

FAB + FBA = \(\frac{d}{dt}(\vec{p}_A)+\frac{d}{dt}(\vec{p}_B)\)

\(\frac{d}{dt}(\vec{p}_A+\vec{p}_B)\)

Since no external force acts on the system (∵ It is isolated), therefore according to Newton’s second law of motion,

\(\frac{d}{dt}(\vec{p}_1+\vec{p}_2)=\vec{0}\)

or \(\vec{F}_{AB}+\vec{F}_{BA}=\vec{0}\)

or \(\vec{F}_{AB}=-\vec{F}_{BA}\)

Action = −Reaction

It means that action and reaction are equal and opposite. It is the statement of Newton’s third law of motion. Thus, 3rd law is contained in the second law of motion.

As both first and third law are contained in Second law, so Second law is the real law of motion.

20094.

Newton’s first law of motion is the law of inertia. Explain.

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According to Newton’s first law of motion, a body can’t change its state of rest or of uniform motion along a straight line unless an external force acts on it. It means that the natural tendency of the material body is now continue in the state of rest or that of uniform motion which is termed as inertia. Thus Newton’s first law is the law of inertia.

20095.

Which of the following is not an application of Newton’s third law of motion ? A) Flying of a bird B) Swimming of a fish C) Walking on a road D) None

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Correct option is D) None

The correct option is (D) None

20096.

State Newton’s second law of motion and its importance.

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Statement: The rate of change of linear momentum of a rigid body is directly proportional to the applied (external unbalanced) force and takes place in the direction of force.

\(\overset\rightarrow{F}=\frac{d\overset\rightarrow{p}}{dt}\)

Where, \(\overset\rightarrow{F}\) = Force applied

p = m \(\overset\rightarrow{v}\) = linear momentum

Importance of Newton’s second law:

1. It gives mathematical formulation for quantitative measure of force as rate of change of linear momentum.

2. It defines momentum instead of velocity as the fundamental quantity related to motion.

3. It takes into consideration the resultant unbalanced force on a body which is used to overcome Aristotle’s fallacy.

20097.

Find out the correlationInertia : Newton’s 1st law :: Rate of change of momentum : Newton’s 2nd law

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Correct answer is: Newton’s 2nd law

20098.

What are the implications of Newton’s Third Law of motion?

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  • Action and reaction are terms that express force. 
  • These forces act in pairs. One force cannot exist by itself. 
  • Action and reaction forces act simultaneously. 
  • Action and reaction forces act on different objects. They do not act on the same object and hence cannot cancel each other’s effect.
20099.

Find the odd man out:Newton’s 1st law, Newton’s 2nd law, Newton’s 3rd law, Kepler’s laws of motion

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Correct answer is: Newton’s 3rd law

20100.

Write laws and explain write implications:Newton’s third law of motion

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‘Every action force has an equal and opposite reaction force which acts simultaneously’.

  • Action and reaction are terms that express force. 
  • These forces act in pairs. One force cannot exist by itself. 
  • Action and reaction forces act simultaneously. 
  • Action and reaction forces act on different objects. They do not act on the same object and hence cannot cancel each other’s effect.