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Chapter 2

Laws of Motion
Newton's Laws of Motion

Newton's First Law: Every body continues to be in its state of rest or of uniform motion unless it is acted on by
an external force to change its state. This law
a.

explains inertia

b.

defines force

Newton's Second Law: The rate of change of linear momentum of a body is directly proportional to the
external force acting on it and change takes place in the direction of the force. This law
a.

gives the formula of force

b.

is known as law of motion

ur
ur
ur
ur
dp
For a body of mass M moving with velocity v we have r Ma Where a is instantaneous acceleration of
dt
centre of mass of body, where M is called inertial mass.

Points to Remember

ur
r
r r
Fdt I is called impulse. I d p, the change in momentum.
ur
r
In case M varies we cannot write F M a . At very high velocities, very near to the velocity of light, M
ur
r
ur
r
varies considerably with velocity. In such a case F dp / dt is valid but F Ma is not valid (only when u
is comparable with c)

The same force produces accelerations a1 and a2 when acted on two different bodies separately. If the
same force acts on the combined mass of those two bodies, it moves with acceleration a then a =

If a ball of mass M hits a wall at an angle 1 with

a velocity v1 and reflect by an angle 2 with

v1

a1a 2
a1 a 2

velocity v2. Then the average force acting on the

ball

is

M
t

v12 v 22 2v1v 2 cos 1 2

v2

where t is the time of contact.

A jet of water of density d from a tube of area of cross section, A comes out with a velocity v. Then
a.

Average force exerted by tube on water is dAv2

b.

Force required to hold the tube in a fixed position = dAv2

c.

If the water travelling horizontally strikes a vertical wall normally and then flows down along the
wall, the normal force exerted on the wall is dAv2.

d.

In the above case if water rebounds with the same speed, force exerted on the wall is 2dAv 2.

e.

In the above case if water strikes the surface at angle with the normal and reflects with the same
speed, force exerted on the wall in 2dAv2 cos .

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Motion of a body down an inclined plane

A body starting from rest moves along a smooth inclined plane of
length l, height h and having angle of inclination .
(i)

Its acceleration down the plane is g sin .

(ii)

Its velocity at the bottom of the incline plane will be

2gh 2gl sin .

1

(iii) Time taken to reach the bottom will be t (2l / g sin ) 2 (2l 2 / gh) 2 (2h /g sin 2 )1/ 2

1 2h

sin g

1
2

t1 sin 2

.
t 2 sin 1

(iv) If angle of inclination is changed keeping the height constant, then

(v)

If angle of inclination is changed keeping the length constant then the ratio of times to reach the bottom in

sin 2
t
the two cases are related to each other as : 1

t 2 sin 1

1/ 2

Motion of Connected Bodies

(i)

Masses M1 and M2 are tied to a mass less

string, which goes over a frictionless pulley as

shown in figure.

If M1 > M2 and they move with

acceleration a,

ur M M ur
uu
r 2M M ur
2
1 2
a 1
g and T
g
M1 M 2
M1 M 2
(ii)

If the pulley begins to moves downward with acceleration

r
f

f g , then

ur M M 2 ur ur
uu
r 2M1M 2 ur ur
a 1
( g f ) and T
(g f )
M1 M 2
M1 M 2

(iii) When three masses m1, m2 and m3 are placed in contact

with one another on a smooth horizontal surface, and a
push F produces an acceleration a in them, then

F
a
.
m1 m 2 m3
As is clear from figure.
Force on m1 is F1 = F, force on m2 is F2
Force on m3 is F3

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m1 m 2 m3

(m 2 m3 )F
(m1 m 2 m3 )

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When three masses placed on a smooth horizontal table are connected with strings and mass m1 is pulled
with a force F1, common acceleration produced is

F1
(m1 m 2 m3 )

Force on m1 is F = F1

(m 2 m 3 )F1
Force on m2 due to m1 is F2
m1 m 2 m3
Force on m3 due to m2 is F3

m
F

m3 F1
m1 m 2 m3

(iv) In the system shown in figure, if m 1 > m2, then

R2

R1

acceleration of the system is given by

[m1 sin m 2 sin ]g

m1 m 2

m2 gsin

m1 sin

m2 gcos m1 cos

Tension in the string is given by

T
(v)

m1m 2 (sin sin )g

(m1 m 2 )

In the system shown m1 > m2

In this case a = 90 and b = 0

Using eq. (1) and (2)

m1g
m1m 2 g
and T
m1 m 2
m1 m 2

(vi) When the same system of two masses attached

to a string passes over a frictionless pulley at
the edge of an inclined plane, as shown in
figure.
Then,
In this case take = 90 and = .
Using eq. (1) and (2) we get
a=

and T =

m1 m 2 sin g

m2g

sin

mg

mg
2
2 cos

a
mg
1

m1 m 2
m1 m 2 1 sin g
m1 m 2

Friction

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F o r c e o f f r ic tio n

If there are two bodies in contact with each other, the

force which opposes relative motion between two
bodies in contact is called the force of friction. The
magnitude of the frictional force depends upon the
nature of two surfaces in contact.

f m ax
fk

S m o o th m o tio n

fs

F o r c e a p p lie d , F

The variation of force of friction with the applied force is shown in the graph when any block is moving over
another surface. When the block is at rest, the force of static friction is equal to the force applied. It then reaches
a maximum value at A. Once the motion starts, a smaller force is required for maintaining the motion. It is due
to surface irregularities at molecular scales with the result that even a highly polished surface has irregularities.
It results in producing interlocking of uneven surfaces. Once there is smooth motion of a body, the friction is
less than the maximum force of static friction or limiting friction.

Points to Remember

The direction of friction between two bodies always opposite to their relative velocities.

The angle between the normal reaction and the resultant of limiting friction and normal reaction is called
the angle of friction and is denoted by .

F
tan fr
N

Ffr

Ffr =

Frictional force

or = tan

()

If a body of mass m is placed on an inclined plane which is gradually moved upwards, then the body just
starts sliding down at a certain angle of inclination . called angle of repose. tan =

When < , the body is in equilibrium and does not slide. If > , the body starts sliding down with an
acceleration.

If R denotes the magnitude of resultant contact force N denotes the normal reaction and f denotes the
friction force then N f < R < N + f

If a body of mass M is static under the action of a force F applied horizontally parallel to the floor then Mg
F Mg

1 2 .

When a body is allowed to slide down a rough inclined plane its acceleration is given by
a = g sin g cos ,

it is independent of mass of body

Frame of Reference
Any coordinate system with respect to which the motion of a body can be described. They are of two types
(i) Inertial frame (Non accelerating): In this type of frame the acceleration of a body is only caused by actual or

real forces hence while applies Newton's second law we consider only real forces i.e., Freal ma net
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(ii)

Non Inertial frame (Accelerating and Rotating frame): Those frame in which Newtons law can not be
applied as it is but required a little modification and hence the equation of acceleration can be written as

r
r
r
r
r
r
Fpseudo Freal ma net ,where a net = acceleration as observed by non inertial frame, where Fpseudo ma
r
where a is acceleration of non inertial frame.

Points to Remember

Inertial frames of reference move with uniform velocity relative to each other.

All fundamental forces of nature are real.

Observers in all inertial frames, measure the same acceleration for a given object but might measure
different velocities.

Earth by definition is a non-inertial frame, because of the rotation about its axis and revolution around the
sun. However in many applications it can be approximated to an inertial frame because acceleration of the
earth due to its rotation and revolution is negligible.

Pseudo Force: Force acting on an object relative to an observer in a non-inertial frame, without any
interaction with any other object of the universe. Pseudo force examples are Centrifugal force, deflection of
pendulum relative to accelerating car, gain or loss of weight experienced in an accelerating elevator etc.

Pseudo force does not possess a reaction counter part.

An object kept on a smooth inclined plane can

be kept stationary relative to the incline by
giving a horizontal acceleration of g tan as
shown.

An object of mass m is kept on a wedge of mass

M. The wedge is moved with an acceleration a
such that the object moves down like a freely
falling body. (no friction)

Here a = g cot .
A pendulum is suspended from the roof a moving car.

(Accelerating Trolley)

(Retarding Trolly)

a) If the car is moving with uniform velocity, the position of the bob does not change
b) If the car moves with acceleration or retardation, the bob moves in opposite direction to that of
acceleration. For the equilibrium of bob, tan = a/g
A person of mass M climbs up a rope with acceleration a. The tension in the rope will be M(g+a)
If the person slips down along the rope with acceleration a, the tension in the rope will be M(ga)
Motion of two bodies, one resting on the other

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(A) When a body A of mass m is resting on a body B of mass M and a force F is applied on A as shown in
figure, three cases arise
(i)

When there is no friction a A

F
, aB 0
m
m
A

F
B

(ii)

When there is friction between A and B, the body

A will not slide on B till F <

s (mg)

(iii) When F > friction force, the two bodies will move in the direction of applied force, but with different
accelerations. Force of dynamic friction, fk = k mg
This causes the motion of B.

f K Ma B a B

f k k mg

M
M

For motion of A, F fk = ma

F f k

aA

(B) When a force F is applied to the lower body, as shown in figure, three cases arise :
(i)

When there is no friction a B F / M

a A 0, because there is no pulling force on A relative to B;

A will remain there and will fall from it after some time.
(ii)

When there is friction between A and B, and the two move

together, then a = F/(m + M)
In that case, force on A F1 ma

mF
(m M)

The two bodies will move together only when F1 <

(iii) If F >

s mg.

F r ic tio n le s s

s (m + M)g, the bodies A and B will move with different acceleration.

Such that ma A k mg,

And for B:

a A k g

F fk = MaB

aB

F f k (F k mg)

M
M

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B

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Exercise - I
Multiple choice questions with only ONE option correct
1.

A body of mass 5 kg is accelerated from rest to 60 m/s in 1 s. What force (in newton) acts on it
(a)

2.

5 60

(b)

(5/60) 981

(c)

602 52

(d) (5/2) 602 981

A particle is acted upon by two mutually perpendicular forces of 3 N and 4 N. In order that the particle
remains stationary, the magnitude of the third force that should be applied is
(a)

3.

12 N

(b)

5N

(c)

8N

(d) 7 N

The pendulum hanging from the ceiling of a railway carriage makes an angle 30 with the vertical when it
is accelerating. The acceleration of the carriage is

3
g
2

(a)
4.

(b)

2
3

(c)

(d)

g
3

A block of mass M is pulled along a horizontal frictionless surface by a rope of mass m. If a force P is
applied at the free end of the rope, the force exerted by the rope on the block will be
(a)

5.

(b)

Pm
M m

(c)

PM
(M m)

(d)

Pm
(M m)

A man sitting on the top berth in a train compartment which is just going to stop on a railway station. The
mass drops an apple aiming at the open hand of his friend sitting vertically below his hand at a distance of
about 2 m. The apple will fall
(a)

Precisely on the hand of his friend

(b)

Slightly away from the hand of this friend in the direction of motion of the train

(c)

Slightly away from the hand of his friend in the direction opposite to the direction of
motion of the train

(d) None of these

6.

A cart of mass M has a block of mass m attached to it as shown in

figure. The coefficient of friction between the block and the cart is .
What is the minimum acceleration of the cart so that the block m does

not fall

7.

(a)

(b)

(c)

/g

(d) Mg/m

A block of mass m1 is resting on a rough

g/

m1

horizontal plane, coefficient of kinetic friction

between block and surface is . If m1 is
connected to another mass m2 with the help of

m2

string and pulley as shown in figure. Then the

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common acceleration when released from rest

will be
(a)
8.

m2 g
m1 m2

(b)

m2 m1

g
m1 m2

(c)

(m2 m1 )
g
m1 m2

(d)

m2 m1

g
m1 m2

In the figure, the blocks A, B and C of

mass m each have accelerations a1, a2
and a3 respectively. F1 and F2 are
external forces of magnitudes 2 mg and
(a) a1 = a2 = a3

mg respectively.

2m

F1 = 2mg

(b) a1 > a3 > a2

m
F2 = mg

(c) a1 = a2, a2 > a3

(A)

(B)

(C)

(d) a1 > a2, a2 = a3

9.

A block can slide on a smooth inclined plane of inclination kept on the floor of lift. When the lift is
descending with retardation a, the acceleration of the block relative to the incline is
(a)

10.

(g +a) sin

(b)

(g a)

(c)

In the figure shown the relation between

acceleration is
(a)

a1 + a2 + 2a3 = 0

(b)

a1 + a2 = 2a3

(c)

a1 + a2 + a3

g sin

(d) (g a) sin

a1

a2

m1

m2

(d) a1 + a2 + a3 = 0
a3

11.

12.

When a force of constant magnitude always acts perpendicular to the motion of a particle then
(a)

velocity is constant

(b)

(c)

speed is constant

(d) none of these

15
4

(2)

1
15

(3)

16
15

(4)

15
16

A smooth right-angled wedge of mass M is placed on a perfectly smooth horizontal surface. The wedge is
given an acceleration a to the right horizontally such that a cart of mass m with smooth wheels placed on
its sloping face (of slope angle ) does not roll up or down. The value of a is given by
(1)

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acceleration is constant

A body of mass m takes 4 times as much time to slide down a 45 rough incline as it takes to slide down a
perfectly smooth 45 incline, then the coefficient of kinetic friction between the object and incline will be
(1)

13.

m3

mgsin
M

(2)

mg sin
(M m)

(3)

g tan

(4)

g sin

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14.

Two blocks of masses 3 kg and 2 kg are attached to the ends of a string passing over a smooth pulley fixed
to the ceiling of the elevator. A man inside the elevator finds the acceleration of the system to be

acceleration of the elevator is

(1)
15.

16.

17.

downward (2)

upward

(3)

A block of mass 15 kg is resting on a rough

inclined plane as shown in figure. The block is
tied up by a horizontal string which has tension of
50 N. The coefficient of friction between the
surfaces of contact is (g = 10 m/s2)
(1) 1/2
(2) 2/3
(3)

20

downward

(4)

20

. The

upward

T
M

45
3/4

(4)

1/4

For a car taking a turn on a horizontal surface, let N 1 and N2 be the normal reactions of the road on the
inner and outer wheels respectively.
(1)
N1 is always greater than N2
(2)
N2 is always greater than N1
(3)
N1 is always equal to N2
(4)
Either (1) or (2) depending on the speed of the car and the radius of curvature of the road
A car of mass 500 kg accelerates at 1 m/s 2 when the force due to the engine is
600 N. The average frictional force on the car is
(a)

18.

600 N

(b)

500 N

(c)

200 N

(d) 100 N

A small mass of 0.2 kg is whirled round in horizontal circle at the end of a string of length
0.5 m at a constant angular speed of 4 rad/s. The tension in the string is
(a)

19.

0.2 N

(b)

1.6 N

(c)

0.8 N

(d) 1.0 N

If a car moves round a circular road of radius r at a constant speed v

(a)

its velocity changes and the acceleration is v/r2.

(b)

there is no force on the car since its speed is constant

(c)

the force on the car is towards the centre and its magnitude mv2/r

(d) the force on the car is outwards from the centre and its magnitude is mv2/r
20.

A block of mass m is resting on a wedge of angle as shown in the

figure. The wedge is given an acceleration a. What is the value of a
so that the mass m falls freely

21.

(a)

(b)

g cos

(c)

g tan

(d) g cot

A 30 kg block rests on a rough horizontal surface. A force of 200 N is applied on it. The block acquires a
speed of 6 m/s in 2 second, starting from rest. What is the value of coefficient of friction
(a)

22.

3
10

(b)

3
10

(c)

11
30

(d)

7
30

A certain moment of time velocity of A is 2m/sec upwards and velocity of B is 2m/sec. upwards then
the velocity of C (masses of pulleys & strings are negligible).

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A
B
C

23.

(1)
2m/sec downwards
(3)
6 m/sec downwards
A block of mass m is placed at the top of a

(2) 4 m/sec downwards

(4) 2 m/sec upwards

smooth wedge ABC. The wedge is rotated about an

axis passing through C as in fig. (AC = l).

Then the minimum value of angular speed such

24.

g sin
sec (2)
l

g
cos
l

that the block does not slip on the wedge will be

(1)

(3)

g
cot

l cos

(4)

g
sin
l

Two identical frictionless and massless pulleys are arranged separately as shown in figure (i) and (ii).
Assuming that the string has negligible mass, the acceleration of mass m, in the two cases will be
3m
3 /2 m
3 /2 m

m
m
(i)
(1)
(3)
25.

26.

(ii)
(2) More in case (i) than in case (ii)
(4) The same in the two cases and equal to g

A light string fixed at one end to a clamp on ground passes over

a fixed pulley and hangs at the other side. It makes an angle of
30 with the ground. A monkey of mass 5 kg climbs up the rope.
The clamp can tolerate a vertical force of 40 N only. The
maximum acceleration in upward direction with which the
monkey can climb safely is (Neglect friction and take g = 10
m/s2)
(1)
2m/s2
(2) 4 m/s2
(3) 6 m/s2
A particle of mass m moves along the internal smooth surface of a
vertical cylinder as shown in the figure. The force which acts on the
wall of the cylinder if initially the velocity v0 of the particle makes an
angle with the horizontal (Assume that particle does not leave
contact with the curved surface of the cylinder) is
(1)

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The same but different from g

More in case (ii) than in case (i)

mv02
R

(2)

mv02 cos 2
R

30
(4) 8 m/s2

v0

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(3)
27.

30.

0.25

(2)

0.40

4m

m
(3)

0.50

(4)

none of these

A flexible chain of weight w hangs between two fixed points A & B at the same level. The inclination of
the chain with the horizontal at the two points of support is . Then the tension of the chain at the end
point will be
(1)

29.

(4) mg

In the system shown, the mass m moves in a

circular
arc of angular amplitude 60. The
minimum value of coefficient of friction
between the mass 4 m and surface of table to
prevent slipping is
(1)

28.

mv02 sin 2
R

w
sec
2

(2)

w cos

(3)

w
sin
3
M

A ball of mass 1 kg is released from position A inside a wedge

with a hemispherical cut of radius 0.5 m as shown in figure. The
force exerted by the vertical wall OM on wedge, when the ball is
in portion B is (neglect friction everywhere)
(1)

10 N

(2)

(3)

15 3 / 2 N

(4) 15 N

5 3N

The system shown in figure is released from rest. The spring gets
elongated
(1)
if M > m
(2)
if M > 2m
(3)
if M > m/2
(4)
for any value of M

w
cos ec
2

(4)

B
O

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Exercise - II
More than one Correct
1. A body is kept on a smooth inclined plane having an inclination of 1 in x. Then
(a) slope of inclined plane is
(b) slope of inclined plane is

1
x

1
x - 1
2

(c) for the body of mass m to remain stationary relative to the incline, the incline must offer a normal
reaction mg

x - 1
2

(d) for the body to remain stationary relative to the incline, the incline must be given a horizontal
acceleration of

x - 1
2

2. Two masses of 10 kg and 20 kg are connected by a light spring as shown in the figure. A force of 200N acts
on a 20 kg mass as shown in the figure. At a certain instant the acceleration of 10 kg mass is 12 ms2

(a) At the instant the 20 kg mass has an acceleration of 12 ms2

(b) At that instant the 20 kg mass has an acceleration of 4 ms2
(c) The streching force in the spring is 120N
(d) The collective system moves with a common acceleration of 30 ms 2 when the extension in the
connecting spring is the maximum
3. A particle of mass M is moving with acceleration a0 as measured by an observer 1 stending in a frame of
reference moving with a uniform velocity. Another observer 2 is standing in a frame of reference moving
with acceleration a
(a) observer 1 measures the force acting on the body as Ma0
(b) observer 2 measures the force acting on the body as Ma
(c) observer 2 measures the force acting on the body as Ma0Ma
(d) obser 1 is standing in an inertial frame of reference and observer 2 is standing in non-inertial frame of
reference
4. A light vertical chain is used to haul up an object of mass M attached to its lower end. The vertical pull
applied has a magnitude F at t = O and it decreases at a uniform rate of Nm 1 over a distance S through
which the object is raised.

F - fy - Mg

when the object is raised through a distance y (<s)

(a) The acceleration of the object is

(b) The acceleration of the object is constant

(c) The object has a velocity

fs
2s
F - Mg when it has been raised through a distance S.

M
2

(d) All of these

5. Two blocks A and B of mass 10 kg amol 20 kg respectively are placed as shown in the figure. Cofficient of
friction between all the surfaces is 0.2 (Take g = 10 m/sec2). Then
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(a) tension in the string is 306 N

(b) tension in the string is 132 N
(c) acceleration of block B is 2.6 m/s2
(d) acceleration of the block B is 4.7 m/sec2
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Matrix Match
1.

In the diagram shown in the figure, all pulleys are smooth and massless and strings are light match the
following

Column I

Column II

(A)

1 kg block

(p) will remain stationary

(B)

2 kg block

(q) will move down

(C) 3 kg block

(r) will move up

(D) 4 kg block

(s) 5 m/sec2
(t) 10 m/sec2

2.

A block of mass m is thrown upwards with some initial velocity as shown on the block :

Column I

Column II

(A)

Net force in horizontal direction

(p)

zero

(B)

Net force in vertical direction

(q)

m (g sin + g cos )

(r)

mg sin cos + g cos2 )

(C) Net force along the plane

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(D) Net force perpendicular to the plane

(s)

m (g sin2 + g sin cos )

Numerical Grading
1.

The elevator shown in the figure is descending with an acceleration of 2 m/sec. The mass of the block A is
0.5 kg. What force is exerted by the block A on the block B?

2.

Calculate the tension in the string shown in the figure. The pulley and the string are light and all surfaces
are frictionless. Take g = 10 m/s2

Assertion and Reason

In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is given which is followed by a corresponding statement
of reason (R). Mark the correct answer out of the following options/codes.
(a)

If both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(b)

If both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).

(c)

If (A) is true but (R) is false.

(d) If both (A) and (R) are false.

(e)

If (A) is false but (R) is true.

1.

A : By pressing a block against a rough wall, one can balance it.

R:

Smooth walls can not hold the block by pressing the block against the wall, however high the force is
exerted.

2.

A : The third law of motion concludes that the forces occur in pairs of action and reaction
R:

3.

A : A body under the action of three forces is stationary at an instant.

R:

4.

The action force is more than the reaction force.

The resultant of all three forces must be zero.

A : The driver in a vehicle moving with constant speed on a straight road is in a non-inertial frame of
reference.
R:

5.

A reference frame in which Newtons laws of motion are applicable is non-inertial.

A : In a free fall, weight of a body becomes effectively zero.

R:

Acceleration due to gravity of a freely falling body is zero.

Passage Based Questions

Passage-1
Before Galileos time most of the philosphers thought that some influence or force was needed to keep a body
moving. They thought body was in its natural state when the body was at rest. They assumed that some
external agent had to continually propel it otherwise it will stop moving. Newton carried to full fruitation the
ideas of Galileo and others who preceded him. In 1686 he presented the three laws of motion in his work
principia Mathematica Philosphiae Naturalis. Galileo asserted that some force was needed to change the
velocity of a body but no force was necessary to maintain the velocity of the body.
1.

The Galileo principle adopted by Newton is known as ______.

2.

The frames in which Newtons law can be applied is called the ______.

3.

Earth is considered to be an but actually pseudo it is a ______.

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4.

Pseudo force is added in frame In order to apply ______ in that frame.

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Passage 2
In the systems shown in figure (A), (B), (C) and (D) the scales of the springs are calibrated in newton.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Assume that Pulleys are massless and frictionless, String are massless and Surface in figure (D) is frictionless
(g = 10m/s2)
1.

The spring scale in figure (A) reads

(a)

2.

45 N

(c)

60 N

(d) 22.5 N

90 N

(b)

62.5 N

(c)

55 N

(d) 75 N

(c)

15 N

(d) 22.5 N

(c)

15 N

(d) 22. 5 N

The spring scale in figure (C) reads

(a)

4.

(b)

The spring scale in figure (B) reads

(a)

3.

30 N

30 N

(b)

45 N

The spring scale in figure (D) reads

(a)

30 N

(b)

45 N

Passage 3

(A)

(B)

(C)

Four system of pulley string constraints are shown in figure (A), (B), (C) and (D) respectively.
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Chapter-2 / Laws of Motion

1.

In figure (A), if a1, a2 and a3 are the accelerations of masses m1, m2 and m3 respectively, then the correct
constraint relation is given by
(a)

2.

4.

5.

a1 a2 a3 0 (c)

T1 = T2 + (m + m2) g

(b)

T1 = 2T2

In figure (B), acceleration of mass m1 is

m1 g
m2 g
(a)
(b)
m1 + 4m2
m1 + 4m2
In figure (B), acceleration of mass m2 is
m2 g
m2 g
(a)
(b)
m1 + m2
m1 + 4m2

a1 a2 2a3 0

(d)

2a1 a2 a3 0

(c)

T1 = 2T2 + (m1 + m2) g

(d) T1 = T2

(c)

m1 g
4 m1 + m2

(d)

m1 g
m1 + m2

(c)

m1 g
4 m1 + m2

(d)

2m1 g
m1 + 4m2

400 N

(d) 300 N

In figure (C), tension in the rope will be (g = 10 m/s2)

(a)

6.

(b)

In figure (A), tension T1 and T2 are related as

(a)

3.

a1 a2 a3 0

600 N

(b)

500 N

(c)

In figure (D), acceleration of mass 4 kg is nearly (g = 10 m/s )

2

(a)

5.6 m/s2

(b)

5.0 m/s2

(c)

3.3 m/s2

(d) 2.5 m/s2

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Answers
Exercise - I
Only One Option is correct
1.
(a)
2.
(b)
6.
(b)
7.
(d)
11. (c)
12.
()
16. (b)
17.
(d)
21. (c)
22.
(c)
26. (b)
27.
(c)

3.
8.
13.
18.
23.
28.

(d)
(b)
(c)
(b)
(a)
(d)

4.
9.
14.
19.
24.
29.

(c)
(a)
(c)
(c)
(a)
(c)

5.
10.
15.
20.
25.
30.

(b)
(b)
(a)
(d)
(c)
(d)

Exercise - II
More than one correct
1.
(b, c, d)
2.

(b, c, d)

3.

(a, c, d)

4.

(a, c)

5.

(a, d)

3.

(a)

4.

(d)

5.

(d)

2.
4.

Inertial frame
Newtons second law.

5.

(a)

Matrix Match
1.
(A r, t), (B p), (C q), (D q, s)
2.

(A - r), (B s), (C q), (D p)

Numerical Grading
1.
4N
2.

Assertion and Reason

1.

(b)

2.

5N

(c)

Passage-1
1.
3.

Law of inertia
Inertial frame; non-inertial frame.

Passage-2
1.
(c)
Passage-3
1.
(c)
6.
(d)

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2.

(d)

3.

(a)

4.

(c)

2.

(b)

3.

(a)

4.

(d)