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A ball is thrown vertically upwards with an initial speed of 28m/s. What is the total time of flight? (Take g\=10m/s2)

Time to max height: v=v0+at, 0=28−10t⇒t=2.8s. 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 2.8 s as the result, so option A is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Equations of Motion and Problem Solving

A ball is thrown upwards at 45m/s from a 30m tower. What is the time taken to reach a point 15m above the ground? (Take

Displacement y=−15m, −15=45t−5t2⇒5t2−45t−15=0⇒t2−9t−3=0. 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 A is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Equations of Motion and Problem Solving

A ball is thrown vertically upwards with an initial velocity of 10m/s. What is the total time of flight? (Take g\=10m/s2

Time to reach max height: v=v0+at, 0=10−10t⇒t=1s. 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 A is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Equations of Motion and Problem Solving

A ball is thrown upwards with a speed of 50m/s. How long does it take to return to the ground? (Take g\=10m/s2)

Time to max height: v=v0+at, 0=50−10t⇒t=5s. 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 10 s as the result, so option C is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Uniform Acceleration and Graphical Analysis

A ball is thrown vertically upwards with a speed of 35m/s. What is the time taken to reach the maximum height? (Take g\=

At max height v=0. Using v²=u²-2gh from NCERT kinematics, h=u²/2g. With u=35 m/s and g=10 m/s², h=61.2 m. This matches option A (61.2 m). Other options do not satisfy v²=u²+2as with correct signs.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Uniform Acceleration and Graphical Analysis

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

A ball is thrown vertically upwards with 30m/s. How long does it take to return to the ground? (Take g\=10m/s2)

Time to reach max height: v=v0+at, 0=30−10t⇒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 6 s as the result, so option D 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 12m/s. What is the maximum height reached? (Take g\=10m/s2)

At max height v=0. Using v²=u²-2gh from NCERT kinematics, h=u²/2g. With u=12 m/s and g=10 m/s², h=7.2 m. This matches option A (7.2 m). 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