1.

The container in the figure is filled with a

fluid having density 2 upto a height h is
fixed on a horizontal surface as show in
the figure. What minimum horizontal
velocity should be given to a ball of density
 at point A, so that it escapes out of the
container at point C, and what will be its
A. When it collides on the surface. Density
of ball = , density of fluid = 2.

Solution: 2 Vg – mg = ma
2 Vg - mg = ma
m
2 . eg – mg = ma
e
mg = ma
a = g m/s2.
1 2
S = ut + at
2
2h
=t
g
2h
Total time = 2
g
 x V  t = 2l
2h
V .2 =I
g
l g
V= m/s
2 2h
1 2
S = ut + at
2
1
= 2h = 0 +  (g) t2
2
4h
t=
g

l g 4h
 = 
2 2h g
l g 4h
= �
2 2h g
l l
= 2=
2 2
� l �
 Total distance = �l + �m
� 2�

2. Two pendulums of effective length 400 cm and 441 cm are kept at rest. If both the
pendulum are disturbed simultaneously from their equilibrium positions then the
number of oscillations after which they come to rest simultaneously is:
 (A) 10 (B) 20
(C) 15 (D) None of these
Hint: If one mates 10 oscillation then the other should mates 11 oscillations or 9
oscillation for then to come to rest simultaneously.
Ans. C

3. Two strings are wrapped on a smooth heavy cylinder of mass m and radius R (as
shown in figure). If the cylinder is left from there and height of centre of mass of the
cylinder above the ground is h, then the angular velocity of the cylinder when it
comes in contact with the ground is (length of string wrapped on cylinder is 8 R and
h > > R)
32g 2h g
(A) (B)
3R R 3R
h 16g
(C) (D) None of these
R 3R
Road map: Since no friction is there, so torque produced by strings will be zero. and
w=0

4. On a non-conducting ring of radius R a thin elastic conducting wire is wrapped. The

entire arrangement is kept is a region filled with contact magnetic field B 0. The wire is
stretched such that the point P on the wire is now located at P 1 which is at a distance
of 3R from O and the time required for operation what is the is t emf generated
across AB.
2BR2�
� 1 � �2 2 ��
�
�
(A) �2  �  cos1 � ��
�
t 2� � ��
� �2 � 3 ���
BR2 �� 1 � �2 2 ��
�
�
(B) �2  �  cos1 � ��
�
t � 2� � ��
�2 � 3 ���
3BR 2
(C)
t
(D) None of these
Roadmap to solution: Find charge in area linked with the loop, which will give change
in flux and thus emf generated.

5. The block of mass m is held in that

position as shown in the figure. The
mass m is now suddenly released.
What should be the minimum value
of  such that M remains at rest.

Solution: mg – kx = ma
 dv
mg – kx = mv
dx
x 0
� k �
��
0�
dx = �
g  x�
m � 0
vdv

kx 2
gx - =0
2m
2mg
xmx =
k
T = Fmx = kx
2mg
= k� = 2mg
k
2mg
�
2mg + Mg
2m
�
M + 2m

 Maximum value of tension will be when spring undergoes maximum elongation.

6. A uniform sphere of mass 5 kg is initially

60
revolving at rad/s. It drops on one end of a

plank of mass 2kg which is lying on a smooth
surface. The coefficient of friction between the
plank and the sphere is 0.01. If the sphere
stops revolving after colliding with the plank
and lands at the other end of the plank then
determine the length of the plank. Radius of
sphere = 10 cm
Solution. As a result of collision an impulse will be there between the plank and sphere.

Because of friction an angular impulse will also be there. 

 . J . R = Iω
2 �2N �
.J.R= mR2 � �
5 �60 �
 J = 40 N – s
 The centre of mass will fall three a distance of 0.2 m.
v2 = u2 + 2as
v = 2 �10 �0.2 = 2 m/s.
Applying
r r impulser equation
m u + J = mv
r
5(2 Ĵ ) + (0.4 î + 40 Ĵ ) = 5 v
r
 10 Ĵ + 0.4 î + 40 Ĵ = 5 v
r
v = 0.08 î + 6 Ĵ
So, Vsg = 0.08 î + 6 Ĵ

For plank
 J = 2 Vpg.
0.01  (-40) = 2 Vpg
Vpg =  0.2 m/s.

Along +ve x-direction

Vs, p = Vsg – Vpg
= 0.08 – (- 0.2)
= 0.28 m/s î
 the sphere again hits the plank
 time required:
1 2
S = ut + at
2
1
0 = 6t + (- 10) t2
2
 t = 1.2 s.
For this 1.2 s, the plank and sphere were in motion
 Length of plank = Vs, p(x)  t
= 0.28  1.2
= 0.336 m
 Length of plank = 336 mm

7. A time varying acts on a block of mass 1 Kg in the vertically upward direction as

show in the figure. The magnitude of the force varies as a function of time as F =
(24-t) N which ultimately reduces to zero. Find the total distance traveled by the
block as well as the maximum velocities attained during upward and downward
duration of motion. Also determine the total time for which body uses in motion.
(g = 10 n/S2
Solution: Drawing F.B.D. of the block

(24-t) – mg = ma
(24-t) -10 =1
(14-t)dt = dv
t2
v = 14t - +c
2
At t = 0, v = 0; c = 0
t2
V = 14t -
2
The forces reduces to zero in 24s.
546
Vt=24 = 14 x 24 -
2
= 48 n/s
dy t2
= 14t -
dt 2
t2
dy = (14t - ) dt
2
t3
y = 7t2 - +c
6
At t = 0, y =- 0
3
t
y = 7t2 -
6
yt=24 = 1728 m

Since the velocity of the body is in the upward direction, the body is not charged its
direction of motion. Distance -= displacement
 Since, the force on the body is decreasing with time, the body will have upward
acceleration till Fext = mg. So at the end of this time body will have maximum upward
velocity
Fext = mg
24 – t = 1 x 100
T = 145

So, body will have maxm velocity after 14s.

dv
 (24-t) – 10 = 1
dt
 14 v

�
(14  t) dt = �
0
dv
0
14
� t2 �
V = [14t - � 14t  �
� 2� 0
=196 – 98 = 98 m/s
After this velocity starts decreasing
Now, after 24s, body keeps moving up till it returns to zero velocity

 v2 = u2 + 2as
0 = (48)2 + 2 (-10)5
2304
S= = 115.2
20
Total height it reached = 1728 + 115.2
= 1843.2 m
 time at flight :
S = ut + ½ at2
1
-1728 = 48t + (-10) t2
2
5t2 – 48t – 1728 = 0
48 + 192
T= = 245
10
Total time = 24 + 24 = 48 s
Maxm velocity during downward
 v2 = u2 + 2as
v= ( +48)2 + 2( 10)( 1728)
= 192 m/s.

8. The figure shows three capillary tubes C1,

C2 and C3. The ratio of radii of the
capillaries r, I r2 is 3 : 1. The bright of light
use in the capillary C1 and C2 are 15.2 mm
and 7.6 mm respectively. The values V1 &
V2 where initially closed. When the level in
the capillaries become stable valves V1 and
V2 wire opened simultaneously. Find the rise
of water level in the capillary C3. It is given
that the region between valves V1 and V2 was
completely evacuated and vacuum was
created before opening the valves. The
diameter of the capillary C3 is 10 mm and
volume of air in the capillary is negligible
when compared to volume of air is the U –
tubes. The U – tubes have same length and
same area of cross section.

Surface tension of water = 0.076 N/m. Pa = 105 N/m2

The entire set up is at 25C. What will happen to level in first and second capillary.
Solution:

Initially when V1 & V2 wire close.

2T r1
P- + h1g = P0 ----- (1) =3
r1 r2
2T
P- + h2g = P0 ---- (2) r1 = 3r2
r2
Solving above equations
�1 1 �
(h1 – h2) g = 2T � + �
�r2 r1 �
�1 1 �
(h1 – h2) g = 2T � + �
�r2 3r2 �
4
r2 = mm, r1 = 4 mm.
3
From here
2T
P- + n1g = P0
r1
2 x 0.076
P- + 15.2 x 10-3 x 103 x 10 = 105
4 x10 3
P – 0.038 x 103 + 152 = 105
P = (105 + 190)Pa

 Now, valves are opened

So, no. of moles of gas in tube 1 & 2 are to be distributed in the three tubes
2n = n1 + n2 + n3
PV P ' V P ' V P ' V
2 = + +
RT RT RT RT
PV P'V
2 =3
RT RT
P = 2/3 P = 2/3 (105 + 190)
As all tubes are identical volume will be same for all since they are connected
pressure will also be same.
Now for third capillary
 2T
P' + h ' g = P0
r1
2 2 x 0.076
(105 + 190)  + h ' g = 105
3 10 x10 3
h’ = 3-32 cm
The liquid level in 1 & 2 will change.

9. A conical cup shown in the figure use is made

of very thin transparent material. It is
filled up with ice cold water at 0C and it is
maintained by same at 0C external agent.
The ambient temperature is -T C. Sun
rays of intensity I falls perpendicularly on face
AB. The sun rays get reflected without losing
any energy on striking a layer of ice. Beneath
the cup is a adiabatic closed vessel with a
transparent lid which is filled up with m mass
of a liquid of specific heat capacity. The initial
temperature of the liquid filled up in the
adiabatic vessel is Ti. Calculate the final
temperature of the liquid filled in the adiabatic
vessel after a very long time. Thermal
conductivity of ice is K. The curved surfaces
of the cup are insulating. Neglect expansion.
Assume there is no bending of rays of energy
during transmission through the cup

Solution:

At any instant let ice be formed up to a thickness y.

ba x
tan q = =
h y
 �b  a �
x=y� �
�h �
�b  a � � ba�
r =a +� �y � Let m =
� h � � h ��
 Area of cross section =  [a + my]2
T
 [a + my]2 dy  L = R X A [a + my]2 x dt
y
L
dt = y dy
RT
Energy that is transmitted in
This small time
dE = I. A. dt
= I [b2 -  (a + my)2] dt
L
dE = I[ b2  (a + my)2 ] y dy
RT
E h
I
� dE = L � [b2 y  y(a + my)2 ] dy
0
RT 0
h
IL �
b2h2 a2 y 2 2amy 3 m 2 y 4 �
E= �    �
RT � 2 2 3 4 � 0

IL �
b2h2 a2h2 2amh3 m 2h 4 �
E= �    �
RT � 2 2 3 4 �
 This will be the total transmitted after which transmission of energy will stop.

IL �
b 2h2 a2h2 2amh3 m2h4 �
 ms (T  Ti ) = �    �
RT � 2 2 3 4 �
lLh2
�b2  a2 2anh m2h2 �
T = Ti + �   �
msRT� 2 3 4 �
ILh2 �
3b2  15a 2 + 11ab �
= Ti + � �
msRT � 12 �

10. A non-conducting uniform disc is placed

on a smooth horizontal table. It is
attached to wires of natural length l. A
charge q is uniformly distributed through
the disc. The region is filled up with
concentric cylindrical magnetic field as
shown in figure which is decreasing at a
dB
constant rate . Find the maximum
dt
elongation in the wires.

Solution:
F l
=r
A L
ArRQ
F=
l
ArR 2 q
T=
l
q
=
R2
dq =  dA
q
= .2rdr
R2
2qrdr
=
R2
dF = dqE
2qrdr r db
= .
R 2 2 dt
qr 2 �db �
dF = 2 � �dr
R �dt �
q �db �3
dT = 2 � � r dr
R �dt �
q �db ��R4 4 �
T= � �� �
R 2 �dt �� �
qR 2 �db �
=
4 � �
�dt �
1 qR 2 �db � 2arR 2q
2
mR2 -  =
4 � �
�dt � l
q �db � 4rA
=
2m � � q
�dt � ml
d q �db � �4rA �
 =
2m � � � � q
dq �dt � �ml �
0
�q �dB � �4rA � �
�
d = � � � � �
0
q dq
2m �dt � �ml � �
� �
q �db � 2rAq2
q =0
2m � �
�dt � ml
q q �db � ml
q= = ��
2m 2m � �dt � 2rA
ql �db �
q= � �
4rA �dt �
ql �dB �
Maxm elongation = R
4rA � �
�dt �
11. A block of mass m is moving is a vertical circle about the centre O. It is tied to a
mass less inextensible steel thread to length 1.6 m. At t = 0, the tension in the string
is 5 mg. when the block is at lowest position as shown in the figure. After 0.14
second a bullet of mass m/99 travelling horizontalally towards left with a velocity of
200 2 m/s collides and gets embedded in the block of mass m. Calculates tension
in the string. When the combined body passes three A again. (e0.35 = 2 + 1)
mv 2
Solution: At point A : T – mg =
R
mv 2
5 mg – mg =
R
V=2 gR

1 1
m �4gR = mgR ( 1  cos q ) + mv 2
2 2
4 gR = 2gR – gR cos q + v2
2 gR (1 + cos q) = v2
V= 2gR. 2cos2 q / 2 2 cos q/2 gR

Rw = 2 cos q/2 gR
g
w = 2 cos q/2
R
q
g t
�
sec q/2 dq = 2
R �
0
dt
q
g 0.14
ln (sec q/2 + tan q/2) = [ t]
R 0
sec q/2 + tan q/2 = 2 +1
 q/2 = 450
 q = 900
At time of collision the position would be
 Net velocity upward
1 1
mu2 = mgR + mv 2
2 2
4 gR = 2gR = 2gR + v2
v = 2gR = 2 �10 �16 = 4 2 m/s
m � m�
Applying COM �200 2 = �
m+ �V
99 � 99 �
200  2 = 100 mv
V = 2 2 m/s
2u 2 �4 2
Time of flight = = = 0.8 2
g 10
 x = vx  t
 = 0.8 2 �2 2 = 3.2 m
 So string becomes taut again at the diametrically opposite end

 The velocity in x – direction is reduced to zero due to impulse of the string.

 At point A again it will have same velocity. V = 4gR
m ' v2
 T – m’g =
R
�100mg � � 100m �4gR
T– � � =� �
� 99 � � 99 � R
100mg 400mg
T= +
99 99
500 mg
T= N.
99

12. The figure shows an air plane (F–18) (with no wings) fitted with two engines. The
other figure shows the internal view of the combustion chamber of the engine. The
engines are free to rotate about a horizontal axis as per the wish of the pilot of the air
craft. Because of combustion of fuel, the internal pressure inside the combustion
5mg �r2  r1 �
4 4
chamber rises by an amount P = � �
2 4 �above the atmosphere pressure.
16n �� r1 r2 �
The velocity of gas is the nozzle. The dimensions of the engines are shown in the
figure. Assume that the burnt gases come to rest just after coming out of the nozzle
and mass of plane m is very large compound to mass of fuel. For lift off, pilot points
the nozzle vertically downward at t = 0 and switches on the engine. After time t = t 1
the acceleration in the vertical direction abruptly ceases. Find the distance between
the plane and the starting point at time t = t 2 (t2 > t1). The engine keeps working at the
same rate continuously. Neglect air resistance. Density of burnt gases in the nozzle
and just outside the nozzle remain unchanged.

5mg �r24  r14 �

Solution: P = � 2 4 �
16n �
� r1 r2
�
�
Force of plane : uplift = 2P. r12 .V12

=P.
2
 r1 .
2P r12 ( ) �2
e ( r24  r14 )
4 Pr12 r24 5mg
=
( r24  r14 ) =
4

4 Pr12 r24

 mg = ma
(r
4
2  r14 )
4 Pr12 r24
g=a
( r24  r14 m ) (substitute P)
 5g
–g=a
4
a = g/4 m/s2

13. The figure shows a thin hemispherical conducting shell of very high
thermal conductivity filled up with water at 00 C. The shell is sealed at
the opened by perfectly insulating material. If the temperature of the
surrounding is –T0C, determine the time after which the water is the
hemispherical shell is frozen. Radius of the shell is R.

Solution: dA = 2r2
dQ k2r 2 { 0  ( T ) }
=
dt Rr
dQ 2kTr 2
=
dt Rr
dm 2kTr 2
L= dt
dt ( R  r)
2kTr 2
2
2r dr ewater = dt
( R  r)
kTr 2
r dr e = 
2
dt
( R  r)
0 2
r ( R  r ) dr =  kt t dt
� r2 e �
R 0
k
� r 2 � kT t
Rr  � =
�
2� e 0
[ t]
�
R2 kT
= t
2 e
eR2
t=
2kT

14. The figure shows a magnetic field present in a cylindrical

region of radius R. A groove with rough side walls and
smooth bottom surface is present in the magnetic field
as shown in the figure. If coefficient of friction is  then
determine the minimum velocity along the groove with
which a particle should be projected at end A. So that it
just reaches the end B. The magnetic field in the region
is decreasing at a constant rate .
 dB
Solution : E . 2r = r2
dt
E . 2r = r2 
r
E= 
2
qr
N=qE=
2
q
f=N= r
2
�
 dW = f . ds

q
= �2 r. (-dr)
R
q �r2 � q  R2
dW =  � � =-
2 �2 �0
4
q  R2
Network done by friction =
2
1 q  2
mV 2 = R
2 2
q
V=
m

15. The figure shows a block of mass 2 kg suspended

by a massless intensible string. The block is
further tied to another string which passes over a
smooth pulley and supports a 1 kg mass at the
other end. Initially if the spring is in its natural
length then calculate the maximum elongation of
the spring if a particle of mass 1 kg strikes, the
block with a velocity of 12 m/sec and sticks to it as
shown in the figure. (R = 900 N/m)

Solution: m1v1 = m2v2

1 x 12 = 2 x v
v = 6 m/s
12  J = 2v�
J = 2v�
4v�= 12
v�= 3 m/s
mg – T = ma
 T - mg - kx = ma
k x = 2ma
dv
- kx = 2m v
dx
x 0
kx
�0

2m
dx = v dv
3
�
0
k x2 �v2 �
 . = � �
2m 2 �2 �3

kx 2 9
 =-
4m 2
+18 m
x2 =
k
18m 18 x 2 2
x= = = = 0.2 m = 20 cm
k 900 10

16. The diagram shows a long wire carrying a current directed into the
plane of the paper. A charged particle carrying a charge is expended
with the help of on insulating string as shown in the figure. If the
charged particle is given a velocity of 5 gl as shown in the figure
and it goes in a vertical circle (with the centre being the centre of
wire) then the tension in the thread at the highest point is
(A) > 0 (B) 0
(C) string sleeks before reacting highest point
(D) none of these

Ans: B
17. A long fixed wire to bent at the origin
and carries a current i. The wire lies in
the x-y plane as shown in the figure.
Along the line y=x, a rough groove is
made and a particle of mass M carrying
a charge q is projected with a velocity
V0 from the point (a, a). What will be the
velocity of the particle when it reaches
the point (b, b). The entire system exists
in gravity free space. Coefficient of
friction between walls of groove and
particle is .

Solution:
Magnetic field of point P
0i
B= [sin 45 + sin 90] x 2(-R)
4x
 0i
= [2 + 2 ] (-R)
4x
r r
F = qV �B
= q|v||B|sin 90
qv0i
= [2 + 2] [perpendicular
4x
to the direction of motion]
0iq �v �
N=F= (2 + 2 ) � �
4 �x �
0iq v
F= (2 + 2 )
4 x
0iq v
a= (2 + 2 )
4m x
dv 0iq v
v = (2 + 2 )
de 4m x
v 0iq de
 dv = (2 + 2 )
v 4m x
0iq dx
dv = (2 + 2 )
4m x
v
 0iq
�
dv = 
v0
4m
[2 + 2 2][ln x]ba

0iq
v  v0 =  ( 2 + 1)ln(b / a)
2m
 iq
v = v 0 =  0 ( 2 + 1)ln(b / a)
2m

18. In the circuit shown on reduction of inductance 54 is

connected with a resistor of resistance 4.2 k which is
immersed in water. If the switch is closed at t = 0 and
after time t it is observed that the 0.0005C then
determine the energy stored in the inductor at time t.
The amount of charge passed through the battery emf
12 V upto that instant is 500 mc.

Sol: Wb = Ei + ER
= Ei + msT
10–3 x 500 x 12 = Ei + 1 x 4200 x 0.0005
600 x 19–3 = Ei + 2.1
6 = Ei + 2.1
Ei = 3.9 J
19. The figure shows a long wire carrying a current
13
i= kept at a distance R beneath a smooth
0
track which ends up in a semi-circle. On the
track a particle of mass 1 kg carrying a charge
of 1C is kept. If R = 1m then determine the
minimum velocity with which the particle must
be projected at point A so that it just completes
the vertical circle. (g = 10 m/s2)

sol: At highest point

�V 2 �
N + mg – 9vB = m � �
�R �
If it just completes the vertical circle
N=O
�V 2 �
mg – 9VB = m � �
�R �
i V2
1.10 – 1 x V x 0 = 1�
R 1
 V = 2 m/s
Applying work energy theorem
1 1
Wb + Wg = mv 2  mu2
2 2
1 1
Mg(-2R) = m �4  mu2
2 2
–4gR = 4 – u2
–40 = 4 – u2
u2 = 44
u = 11 2 m/s.

20. A rod of length l lies in a smooth horizontal

surface. A long wire carrying a current ‘i’
passed through the horizontal surface three
point o and the rod rotates with a constant
angular velocity w on the smooth surface with
centre o. The potential difference developed
� 0i �l + a) �
�
B=
across the ends of the rod is � ln � �
�
� 2 � l �
2
wBl Bw 2 l
(A) (B)
2 2
(C) zero (D) none of these
21. A plank of mass M = (nm) and length
l is kept on a rough horizontal surface
where coefficient of friction is 1. A
block of mass M is kept on top of the
plan. If the coefficient of friction
between block and the plank i.e., 2,
then determine the minimum value of
v with which the block must be
projected along the plank so that it
falls off the plank for the following two
cases if.

(a)  2 > (n + 1)1

(b)  2 < (n + 1)1

case (a):  2 > (n + 1)1

Assuming that the plank remains at rest wet
ground
 force on plank
 2mg  f = 0
f = 2mg ,

fmax = 2 mg

fmax = N1
= (n+1)mg.

f > fmax, that is plank cannot be at rest as fractured force value required to keep the
plank at rest is more then, the maximum friction force that can be provided by the
ground. So, which accelerates
2 mg – 1(n + 1)mg = nm apg
mg2 – (n + 1) 1 = nmapg
g
apg = [2 – (n + 1) 1]
n

From ground frame

aBg = –2g
aBp = aBg – apg
g
aBP –2g – [2 – (n + 1) 1]
n
= – g[2n + 2 – 1n – 1]
g
= – [(2 – 1)n + (2 – 1)]
n
 g
= – (2 – 1) + (n + 1)
n
 uBP = V, SBP = l
For the plank to just fall off VBP = 0
2 2
VBP = UBP + 2aBP sBP
�g �
O = V2 + 2 �
 ( 2  1 )(n + 1) �l
�n �
2gl
V= ( 2  1 )(n + 1)
n

(b) If  2 < (n + 1)1

Plank will remain at rest (from point (a))
apg = 0, aBP = aBg – apg
aBp = aBg
VBp = 0, uBp = v, SBp = l , aBp = –2g.

2 2
VBP = uBP + 2aBP SBP
O = V 2  2 2 g l
V = 2 2 g l

22. A insulating thin solid of length 2R rod has a charge q uniformly distributed on its
length. A time verying magnetic field exists in a cylindrical region of radius R. At the
instant t = 0 the magnetic field starts charging as B = B 0t. The rod is pointed the
centre O and freely to rotate about the point. Determine the force on the point along
the length of the rod as a friction of time. Mass of the rod is m.

solution: Because of time varying magnetic field an electric field is reduced.

r dB r
The electric field varies as E = = B0 (0 < r < R)
2 dt 2
R2B0
As E= (r < R)
2r
Net torque on the rod of at any instant
q
Charge per unit length =
2R
q
 dq = dr.s
2R
 qB F 9 B0
for 0 < r < R df = dr = rdr
2R 2 4 R
qB0 2
dT = r dr
4R
qB0R 2
 T1 =
12
 for c > R
q RB0
df = dr.
2R 2r
qB0R
dT = dr
4
2R
qB0R qB0R
T2 =
R
� 4
dr =
4
qB0R 2
T = T1 = T2 =
3
T = I
qB0R2 m
= (2R)2 �
3 3
2
qB0R 4mR2
= 
3 3
qB0
=
4m
qB0
w= t, (w0 = 0,  = constant)
4m

at a particles instant
 Net force
r r
on rod in radial direction at any instant.
dF = dq V �B
�q �
= � dr �
(r w)(B0 t)
�2R �
qB0 twr
= dr
2R
qB0 t qB0
= t.r.dr
2R 4m
R
q2 B02 t 2 �
r 2 � q2 B20 t 2
F= �� � = R r dt
8mR �2 � 0
16m
q2B02 t 2R
= m.Rw 2
16m