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FORCE AND LAWS OF MOTION MCQs

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Question 21.


If A and B are two objects of masses 6 kg and 3 kg  respectively, then the inertia of object A is more than that of object B.


  1.     True
  2.     False
  3.      2,000 N 
  4.      1,000 N 
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A
Inertia is the natural tendency of an object to resist a change in its state of motion or of rest. Quantitatively, the inertia of an object is measured by its mass. More the mass more will be its inertia. As object A is heavier than object B, it has more inertia.
Question 22.


When a bullet is fired from a pistol, in which direction the pistol moves (ignore the force exerted by hand)?


  1.     Opposite to the bullet's direction.
  2.     Perpendicular to the bullet's direction.
  3.     It will be in the same position as before.
  4.     Along the bullet's direction
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Opposite to the bullet's direction.
:
A
The total momentum of the bullet-pistol system was initially zero as both of them were at rest with respect to ground. During the shooting of the bullet, net external force on the gun and bullet system is zero. Hence, according to the law of conservation of momentum, the total momentum of the system will be zero even after firing the shot. Since the momentum of the bullet will be in forward direction, in order to balance it, the momentum of the pistol should be in backward direction or the pistol should move backwards.
Question 23.


A water tanker filled up to two-thirds of its height is moving with a uniform speed. On sudden application of brake, the water in the tank will _____.


  1.     move backward
  2.     move forward
  3.     rise up
  4.     remain unaffected
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> move forward
:
B
When the tanker is in motion, the water inside will also be in motion. When the tanker comes to an abrupt stop, the water's inertia of motion resists this sudden change in motion. As a result, the water will move forward, before eventually coming to rest.
Question 24.


Calculate the force required to accelerate a car from rest to a velocity of 30 ms1 in 10 seconds. The mass of the car is  1500 kg.


  1.      4000 N
  2.      3000 N
  3.      4500 N
  4.      3500 N
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. ->  4500 N
:
C

Here, mass m =  1500 kg
Initial velocity, u = 0, final velocity, v = 30 ms1, time taken, t =  10 s.
Now, putting these values in the first equation of motion,v=u+at, we get
30=0+a×t,
10a=30
a=3 ms2
Now, putting m= 1500 kg and a = 3 ms2 in equation, F=m×a, we get
F=1500×3 =  4500 N.
Thus, the force required is  4500 N.


Question 25.


When a football player kicks a ball, he experiences a force on his leg which is equal to the force he exerted on the ball.


  1.     True
  2.     False
  3.     It will be in the same position as before.
  4.     Along the bullet's direction
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A

According to Newton's third law, when a body A exerts a force on another body B, B also exerts an equal and opposite force on A. Hence, while kicking a ball, the footballer's leg will experience an equal amount of force but in opposite direction to that of the force he exerted on the ball.


Question 26.


A cannon ball of mass 2 kg is fired at a target 500 m away. The 400 kg cannon recoils with a velocity of 2 ms1​. Assuming cannon ball moves with constant velocity, when will it hit the target?


  1.     1.25 s
  2.     2 s
  3.     1.5 s
  4.     0.2 s
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 1.25 s
:
A

Let mass of cannon be m1 =  400 kg
Let mass of cannon ball be m2 2 kg
Let initial velocities of the cannon and cannon ball be u1 and u2 respectively.
Let final velocity of cannon and cannon ball be v1 and v2 respectively.
From the law of conservation of momentum,
total momentum before firing = total momentum after firing.
m1u1+m2u2=m1v1+m2v2
As the cannon and cannon ball is at rest initially, the initial velocity will be zero, i.e 
0=m1v1+m2v2
Substituting the values: 
0=400×(2)+2×v
v=400×22= 400 ms1
Hence, the velocity of the cannonball will be 400 ms1
Since we know,
time=displacementvelocity
Thus, time taken to hit the target= 500400 =  1.25 s


Question 27.


Jaikishan and Arun are pushing each other as shown in the given figure. Jaikishan’s push is weaker than that of Arun. As a result, they move in the direction shown in the figure.


Jaikishan And Arun Are Pushing Each Other As Shown In The Gi...


Jaikishan and Arun move in the given direction because of:


  1.     Tension force
  2.     Unbalanced force
  3.     Gravitational force
  4.     Balanced force
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Unbalanced force
:
B

It is clear from the given information that Arun is pushing harder, i.e., their pushes are unequal. Hence, the net force between them will be unbalanced and the direction of force will be as shown in the given figure. 


Question 28.


Which of the following has SI unit as  kg m s2?


  1.     Force
  2.     Momentum
  3.     Acceleration
  4.     Inertia
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Force
:
A
From, Newton's second law of motion, we know , F=m×a where F is the force applied, m is the mass and a is the acceleration. The SI unit of mass is kg and acceleration is  m s2. So, the SI unit of force is kg m s2, also known as Newton(N).
Question 29.


An object moves with an acceleration of 3 m s2 when a force of  30 N is applied. The mass of the body is:


  1.      30 kg
  2.      20 kg
  3.      40 kg
  4.      10 kg
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. ->  10 kg
:
D
Given, force, F=30 N and acceleration, a=3 m s2.
Let m be the mass of the body.
We know, F=ma (Newtons's second law of motion)
m=Fa=303=10 kg
Therefore, mass of the body is 10 kg.  
Question 30.


A man is standing at an edge of a boat. He starts moving towards the centre of the boat. As no external force is acting on the system of boat and man, (neglect friction due to water) the boat will move in opposite direction.


  1.     True
  2.     False
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A

Initially, the total momentum was zero and after the man starts moving, the total momentum would still be zero as no external force is acting on the system of the man and the boat (law of conservation of momentum). So, the boat will move in the direction opposite to the direction of motion of the man.


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