12th Grade > Physics
PROJECTILE MOTION MCQs
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Answer: Option B. -> θ=tan−1(12cot α)
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B
As the ballhas to hit the inclined plane normally, so in that position the x-component of velocity will be zero and velocity will have y-component only.
The ball will hit the incline normally if its parallel component of velocity reduces to zero during the time of flight.
By analyzing this motion along incline, i.e., x-direction vx=ux+axt
Here vx=0,ux=v0cosθ,ax=−gsinα
0=vocosθ−(gsinα)T⇒T=vocosθgsinα ........(i)
Also the displacement of the particle in y-direction will be zero. Using
y=uyt+12ayt2⇒0=vosinθ.T−12gcosα.T2
This gives T = 2vosinθgcosα ...............(ii)
From (i) and (ii), we have vocosθgsinα=2vosinθgcosα⇒cosθsinα=2sinθcosα⇒2tanθtanα=1⇒tanθ=[12cosα]
⇒=tan−1(12cotα) which is the required angle of projection.
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B
As the ballhas to hit the inclined plane normally, so in that position the x-component of velocity will be zero and velocity will have y-component only.
The ball will hit the incline normally if its parallel component of velocity reduces to zero during the time of flight.
By analyzing this motion along incline, i.e., x-direction vx=ux+axt
Here vx=0,ux=v0cosθ,ax=−gsinα
0=vocosθ−(gsinα)T⇒T=vocosθgsinα ........(i)
Also the displacement of the particle in y-direction will be zero. Using
y=uyt+12ayt2⇒0=vosinθ.T−12gcosα.T2
This gives T = 2vosinθgcosα ...............(ii)
From (i) and (ii), we have vocosθgsinα=2vosinθgcosα⇒cosθsinα=2sinθcosα⇒2tanθtanα=1⇒tanθ=[12cosα]
⇒=tan−1(12cotα) which is the required angle of projection.
Answer: Option C. -> t = √8g(H−h)
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C
Time of flight for this part of motion (between points A and B, both at height h) assuming speed of projection to be v and angle of projection to be α
T=2vsinαg ---------(I)
Now we have to eliminate v & α as these variables we assumed.
Hmmmmm..........How do we do that, okay what else is given?
Yes, the maximum height i.e. (H−h).
⇒ (H−h) = v2sin2α2g ----------(II)
Thank goodness!
Now from equation (I) ⇒ vsinα = Tg2
Equation (II) ⇒ (H−h) = T2g24(2g)
⇒(H−h) = gT28
⇒ T = √8(H−h)g
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C
Time of flight for this part of motion (between points A and B, both at height h) assuming speed of projection to be v and angle of projection to be α
T=2vsinαg ---------(I)
Now we have to eliminate v & α as these variables we assumed.
Hmmmmm..........How do we do that, okay what else is given?
Yes, the maximum height i.e. (H−h).
⇒ (H−h) = v2sin2α2g ----------(II)
Thank goodness!
Now from equation (I) ⇒ vsinα = Tg2
Equation (II) ⇒ (H−h) = T2g24(2g)
⇒(H−h) = gT28
⇒ T = √8(H−h)g
Question 44. A man is sitting on the shore of a river. He is in the line of a 1.0 m long boat and is 5.5 m away from the center of the boat. He wishes to throw an apple into the boat. If he can throw the apple only with a speed of 10 m/s, find the minimum and maximum angles of projection for successful shot. Assume that the point of Projection and the edge of the boat are in the same horizontal level.
Answer: Option A. -> 15∘,75∘
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A
Let AB be the boat, to touch A, Range should be 5m.
u= 10 ms, g = 10m/s2, R = 5 m,
∴R = u2sin2θg ⇒ 5 = 102sin2θ10⇒ sin 2θ = 12
∴2θ = 30∘,15θ∘(as inπ-θ=sinθ)
∴θ = 15∘,75∘
To throw at B
R = 6m
∴ 6 = 102sin2θ10⇒sin 2θ = 35
⇒2θ = 37∘,143∘(sin(π-θ)= sin θ)
⇒θ = 18.5∘,71.5∘
∴Minimum is 15∘ and maximum is 75∘
∴For a successful shot,
15∘≤θ≤18.5∘ and 71.5∘≤θ≤75∘
∴Minimum is 15∘ and maximum is 75∘. .
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A
Let AB be the boat, to touch A, Range should be 5m.
u= 10 ms, g = 10m/s2, R = 5 m,
∴R = u2sin2θg ⇒ 5 = 102sin2θ10⇒ sin 2θ = 12
∴2θ = 30∘,15θ∘(as inπ-θ=sinθ)
∴θ = 15∘,75∘
To throw at B
R = 6m
∴ 6 = 102sin2θ10⇒sin 2θ = 35
⇒2θ = 37∘,143∘(sin(π-θ)= sin θ)
⇒θ = 18.5∘,71.5∘
∴Minimum is 15∘ and maximum is 75∘
∴For a successful shot,
15∘≤θ≤18.5∘ and 71.5∘≤θ≤75∘
∴Minimum is 15∘ and maximum is 75∘. .
Answer: Option D. -> 192 feet
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D
In the given figure we can find θ by using trigonometry.
tanθ = 171228 = 34
⇒ θ = 37∘.
This means the ball was thrown at an angle 37∘ to horizontal also its given that it was thrown with velocity 15 ft/s.
The dotted line shows how the trajectory of the ball thrown
So we know 2 D is nothing but 2 one dimensional motion.
Let's break the components:
uy = −15sin37∘ = −15×35 = −9ft/s
ay = −32ft/s2
sy = −171ft.
⇒ sy = uyt+12ayt2
−171 = −9t−322t2
16t2+9t−171=0
16t2+57t−48t−171=0
⇒ t = 3sec
We need to know in that time the projectile covered how much of horizontal distance.
So ux=15cos37∘ = 15×45 = 12ft/s
ax = 0; t = 3
sx = uxt = 12×3 = 36ft
⇒ The packet went only 36 ft towards his friend
⇒ The packet fell short by (228−36)
= 192ft.
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D
In the given figure we can find θ by using trigonometry.
tanθ = 171228 = 34
⇒ θ = 37∘.
This means the ball was thrown at an angle 37∘ to horizontal also its given that it was thrown with velocity 15 ft/s.
The dotted line shows how the trajectory of the ball thrown
So we know 2 D is nothing but 2 one dimensional motion.
Let's break the components:
uy = −15sin37∘ = −15×35 = −9ft/s
ay = −32ft/s2
sy = −171ft.
⇒ sy = uyt+12ayt2
−171 = −9t−322t2
16t2+9t−171=0
16t2+57t−48t−171=0
⇒ t = 3sec
We need to know in that time the projectile covered how much of horizontal distance.
So ux=15cos37∘ = 15×45 = 12ft/s
ax = 0; t = 3
sx = uxt = 12×3 = 36ft
⇒ The packet went only 36 ft towards his friend
⇒ The packet fell short by (228−36)
= 192ft.