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Work, Energy and Laws of Motion - Mixed Practice

A mix of problems covering work, energy, and Newton's laws to help reinforce connections between these key physics concepts.

24 questions

A 8kg mass at 12m/s collides elastically with an identical stationary mass. What is the speed of the second mass after c

For elastic collision, momentum and kinetic energy conserved: m1v1+m2v2=m1v1'+m2v2' and ½m1v1²+... per NCERT. Solving gives velocities matching 12 m/s. Inelastic loses energy. So option C is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 6: Work, Energy and Power > Topic: Work, Energy and Laws of Motion - Mixed Practice

A 5kg ball at 24m/s collides elastically with a stationary 15kg ball. What is the speed of the 5kg ball after collision?

For elastic collision, momentum and kinetic energy conserved: m1v1+m2v2=m1v1'+m2v2' and ½m1v1²+... per NCERT. Solving gives velocities matching 12 m/s. Inelastic loses energy. So option B is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 6: Work, Energy and Power > Topic: Work, Energy and Laws of Motion - Mixed Practice

A 1kg pendulum bob completes a vertical circle of radius 2.2m. What is the speed at the bottom? (Take g\=10m/s2)

At top, vC=gL, energy conservation: 12mv02=12m(gL)+2mgL. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 10 m/s. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option A is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 6: Work, Energy and Power > Topic: Work, Energy and Laws of Motion - Mixed Practice

Two equal masses collide elastically, one moving at 10m/s and the other at rest. What is the speed of the second mass af

For elastic collision, momentum and kinetic energy conserved: m1v1+m2v2=m1v1'+m2v2' and ½m1v1²+... per NCERT. Solving gives velocities matching 5 m/s. Inelastic loses energy. So option A is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 6: Work, Energy and Power > Topic: Work, Energy and Laws of Motion - Mixed Practice