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Motion in a Straight Line - Advanced Problems

Complex motion problems involving straight-line movement, designed for deeper understanding and exam preparation.

28 questions

A stone is dropped from rest. What is its velocity after falling 24.5m? (Take g\=10m/s2)

For free fall, s=½gt² and v²=2gh per NCERT. With g=10 m/s², given height or velocity yields time or distance via these equations. Substituting values gives result matching 25 m/s. This confirms option B as correct by uniformly accelerated motion equations.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Motion in a Straight Line - Advanced Problems

A truck moving at 90km/h applies brakes and stops after 12s. If the deceleration triples after 8s, what is the total dis

Speed: 90km/h=25m/s. As per NCERT Chapter 3, equations v=u+at, s=ut+½at², v²=u²+2as describe uniformly accelerated motion. Applying correct signs and units gives 190 m as the result, so option A is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Motion in a Straight Line - Advanced Problems

A ball is thrown upwards at 40m/s from a 25m tower. What is the time taken to hit the ground? (Take g\=10m/s2)

y=v0t−12gt2, y=−25, v0=40m/s. As per NCERT Chapter 3, equations v=u+at, s=ut+½at², v²=u²+2as describe uniformly accelerated motion. Applying correct signs and units gives 9 s as the result, so option B is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Motion in a Straight Line - Advanced Problems

A body accelerates uniformly from rest to a velocity of 20m/s over a distance of 50m. What is the acceleration?

Use v2=v02+2ax. Here, v0=0, v=20m/s, x=50m. As per NCERT Chapter 3, equations v=u+at, s=ut+½at², v²=u²+2as describe uniformly accelerated motion. Applying correct signs and units gives 4 m/s² as the result, so option C is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Motion in a Straight Line - Advanced Problems

A stone falls freely from a height of 78.4m. How long does it take to reach the ground? (Take g\=9.8m/s2)

For free fall, use y=12gt2. As per NCERT Chapter 3, equations v=u+at, s=ut+½at², v²=u²+2as describe uniformly accelerated motion. Applying correct signs and units gives 4 s as the result, so option A is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Motion in a Straight Line - Advanced Problems

A cyclist accelerates from 8m/s at 2m/s2 for 4s, then decelerates at 3m/s2 to 10m/s. What is the total distance covered?

Phase 1: v=8+2⋅4=16m/s, x1=8⋅4+12⋅2⋅(4)2=32+16=48m. As per NCERT Chapter 3, equations v=u+at, s=ut+½at², v²=u²+2as describe uniformly accelerated motion. Applying correct signs and units gives 74 m as the result, so option B is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Motion in a Straight Line - Advanced Problems

A ball is thrown vertically upwards with a speed of 24m/s. What is the total time of flight? (Take g\=10m/s2)

Time to max height: v=v0+at, 0=24−10t⇒t=2.4s. As per NCERT Chapter 3, equations v=u+at, s=ut+½at², v²=u²+2as describe uniformly accelerated motion. Applying correct signs and units gives 2.4 s as the result, so option A is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Motion in a Straight Line - Advanced Problems

Two stones are released from a height of 98m, 1s apart. How long after the second stone is released do they meet? (Take

Stone 1: y1=12⋅9.8⋅(t+1)2. As per NCERT Chapter 3, equations v=u+at, s=ut+½at², v²=u²+2as describe uniformly accelerated motion. Applying correct signs and units gives 12 as the result, so option A is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Motion in a Straight Line - Advanced Problems

A stone falls freely from a height of 98m. How long does it take to reach the ground? (Take g\=9.8m/s2)

For free fall, use y=12gt2. As per NCERT Chapter 3, equations v=u+at, s=ut+½at², v²=u²+2as describe uniformly accelerated motion. Applying correct signs and units gives 12 gt as the result, so option A is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Motion in a Straight Line - Advanced Problems

A stone is thrown upwards at 35m/s from a 45m cliff. How far below the cliff’s edge is it after 8s? (Take g\=10m/s2)

Displacement: y=35⋅8−12⋅10⋅(8)2=280−320=−40m. As per NCERT Chapter 3, equations v=u+at, s=ut+½at², v²=u²+2as describe uniformly accelerated motion. Applying correct signs and units gives 85 m as the result, so option A is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Motion in a Straight Line - Advanced Problems