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Kinematic Equations and Uniformly Accelerated Motion

Questions and solutions focused on kinematic equations for uniformly accelerated motion. Learn to apply the equations of motion to solve problems involving constant acceleration.

29 questions

Two stones are dropped from a height of 80m, 1.5s apart. How long after the second stone is released do they meet if the

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 4 s. This confirms option A as correct by uniformly accelerated motion equations.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Kinematic Equations and Uniformly Accelerated Motion

A rocket ascends with an acceleration of 4m/s2 for 6s, then its engines shut off. How long does it take to reach its max

At max height v=0. Using v²=u²-2gh from NCERT kinematics, h=u²/2g. With u=4 m/s and g=10 m/s², h=0.8 m. This matches option A (8 s). Other options do not satisfy v²=u²+2as with correct signs.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Kinematic Equations and Uniformly Accelerated Motion

A ball is thrown upwards with a speed of 38m/s. What is its velocity after 3s? (Take g\=10m/s2)

Use v=v0+at. Here, v0=38m/s, a=−10m/s2, t=3s. 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 8 m/s as the result, so option B is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Kinematic Equations and Uniformly Accelerated Motion

Two stones are dropped from a height of 125m, with a 2s interval between them. How far apart are they when the second st

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 80 m. This confirms option C as correct by uniformly accelerated motion equations.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Kinematic Equations and Uniformly Accelerated Motion

A stone falls freely from rest and reaches a velocity of 14.7m/s. How long did it fall? (Take g\=9.8m/s2)

Use v=v0+gt. Here, v0=0, v=14.7m/s, g=9.8m/s2. 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 s as the result, so option B is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Kinematic Equations and Uniformly Accelerated Motion

A bike accelerates uniformly from rest to 20m/s over a distance of 40m. What is its acceleration?

Use v2=v02+2ax. Here, v0=0, v=20m/s, x=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 40 m as the result, so option A is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Kinematic Equations and Uniformly Accelerated Motion

A stone is dropped from a height of 45m on a planet where it takes 3s to reach the ground. What is the acceleration due

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 10 m/s². This confirms option D as correct by uniformly accelerated motion equations.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Kinematic Equations and Uniformly Accelerated Motion

A train moving at 72km/h passes a pole in 9s. If it decelerates uniformly to rest in 30s after passing the pole, what is

Speed: 72km/h=20m/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 180 m as the result, so option A is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Kinematic Equations and Uniformly Accelerated Motion

A stone falls from a height and covers 58.8m in the last 1.2s of its fall. What is the total height? (Take g\=9.8m/s2)

Total time = t, last 1.2 s: 58.8=9.8t−4.9(t−1.2)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 210 m as the result, so option A is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Kinematic Equations and Uniformly Accelerated Motion

A car traveling at 54km/h comes to rest in 10s with uniform deceleration. What is the magnitude of the deceleration?

Convert speed: 54km/h=54⋅10003600=15m/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 1.5 m/s² as the result, so option A is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Kinematic Equations and Uniformly Accelerated Motion

A cyclist moves with a constant speed of 5m/s for 20s. What is the distance covered?

For constant speed, distance x=vt. 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 100 m as the result, so option B is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Kinematic Equations and Uniformly Accelerated Motion

A particle moves at 18m/s and decelerates at 3m/s2 until its speed halves, then accelerates at 2m/s2 to its original spe

Phase 1: 9=18−3t⇒t1=3s. 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 6 s as the result, so option C is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Kinematic Equations and Uniformly Accelerated Motion