Solution

I PUC NEET 21-07-25

NEET-UG - Physics

1.
u2
(c)
4g sin θ
Explanation:
Case I: As the block slides down with constant velocity, the acceleration is zero. In this case:

f - mg sin θ and f = μR = μmg cos θ

∴ μmg cos θ = mg sin θ or μ = tan θ ...(i)
Case II: The block is projected upward with initial velocity u and hence it experiences downward acceleration a.
In this case,
mg sin θ + μmg cos θ = ma
or mg sin θ + mg tan θ cos θ = ma
or mg(sin θ + sin θ ) = ma or a = 2g sin θ ...(ii)
Let x be the distance moved up the plane before the block comes to rest. Now,
v2 - u2 = 2as or 0 - u2 = 2(-2g sin θ)x
2
u
∴ x= 4g sin θ

2.
(c) 32 N
Explanation:
Free body diagram, for the given figure is as follows,

For the block to be in equilibrium i.e., so that it does not move downward, then
Σfx = 0
∴ 3 + Mg sinθ - F - f = 0
or 3 + Mg sinθ = F + f
As, frictional force, f = μR
∴ 3 + Mgsinθ = F + μR ...(i)
Similarly, Σfy = 0
-Mg cosθ + R = 0
or Mg cosθ = R ...(ii)
Substituting the value of ‘R’ from Eq. (ii) to Eq. (i), we get
3 + Mg sinθ = F + μ(Mg cosθ) ...(iii)
Here, M = 10kg, θ = 45o, g = 10m/s2 and μ = 0.6
Substituting these values is Eq. (iii), we get
3 + (10 × 10 sin 45o) - (0.6 × 10 × 10cos 45o) = F

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 100
⇒ F=3+ √2
− √260 = 3 +√240
= 3 + 20√2 = 31.8N
or F ≈ 32 N

3.
(d) μW sin θ
Explanation:
Weight of block B = W, the weight of block A = W ' (say)

T = tension in the string

Normal on block B, N = W
Friction force on block B, f = μN = μW
System will be in equilibrium, if
T cos θ = f = μW....(i)
T sin θ = W '....(ii)
Divide eqn. (ii) by eqn. (i), we get
sin θ = W′
cos θ μW
∴W'= μW tan μ

4.
π
(c) 6

Explanation:
π
6

5.
(b) 40 m
Explanation:
Frictional force = μMg.
Hence, retardation, a = μg
According to equation, v2 - u2 = 2ax , we have
0 - u2 = 2ax or - (20)2 = 2(-μg)x
(20)2
or x = 2×0.5×10
= 40 m

6.
(b) 25 m
Explanation:
If a vehicle of mass m is moving on a rough horizontal road with a velocity v and if μ is the coefficient of friction between its
tyres and the road, then the stopping distance,
S=
v2 = p¯2
2μg 2μm2 g
where, p = momentum of the vehicle.
v2
s= 2μg (14)2
= 2×(0.4)×9.8
= 25 m

7.
(d) g(sin θ − μ cos θ)
Explanation:

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 It is clear from the figure that
ma = mg sin θ − μR
mg sin θ−μmg cos θ
or a = m
= g(sin θ − μ cos θ)

8.
(d) 15 N
Explanation:
Kinetic energy = 10J
1
mv2 = 10
2
v2 = 4v2 = 4
From third equation of motion.
v2 = u2 + 2as
4 = 0 + 2 × a × 2a = 1m/s
2Fs = F − ma = 20 - 5 × 1 = 15 N

9.
g(1−2μ)
(d) 3
Explanation:

Force of friction on mass m2 = μm2g

Force of friction on mass m3 = μm3g
Let a be common acceleration of the system
m1 g−m2 g−μm3 g
∴a m1 +m2 +m3
=
Here, m1 = m2 = m3 = m
mg−μmg−μmg
∴a m+m+m
=
mg−2μmg g(1−2μ)
= 3m = 3

Hence, the downward acceleration of mass m1 g(1−2μ)

3
is

10.

(c) 0.29 and 3.5 m

Explanation:
Here, PQ = sin h = 2h = (h = 2m)
4m 30∘
Given that QR = x
x = ?,μ = ?
Energy of the particle is lost only due to friction between the track and the particle.

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 According to the question,
Energy lost by the particle over the part PQ = Energy lost by the particle over the part QR.
or, f × PQ = f' × QR
or, μmg cos 30° × 4 = μmgx ...(i)
√3
or, x = 4 cos 30° = 4 2 = 2√3m = 3.5m
Using work energy theorem, for the motion of the particle
mgh − (f × PQ) − (f × QR) = 0 − 0 ...(ii)
or, mgh - 2 f' (QR) = 0
or, mgh - 2μ mgx = 0
h = 2
= 0.288 = 0.29
μ = 2x
2×2√3

11.
(b) μk = 1 − 2 1
n
Explanation:

When surface is smooth,

d= 1
g sin θ × ...(i)
2
t2
When surface is rough,
d = 1 g (sin θ − μk cos ...(ii)
θ) t2
2 1
Given that t1 - nt
From eqn. (i) and eqn. (ii),
1 1
g sin θ × t2 = g (sin θ − μk cos θ)(nt)2
2 2
Putting θ2 = 45°
1
= n
(1 − μ )
k
√2 √2
or μk = 1 − 1
n2

12. (a) θ = tan-1 (μ)

Explanation:
Let a force F be applied at ∠θ to move the body, as shown Here, f represents the force of friction
For horizontal equilibrium
F sinθ + R, = mg - F sin θ ...
put in (I) F cos θ = μ(mg − F sin θ)
F (cos θ μmg
+ μ sin θ) = μmg
F = cos θ+μ sin θ

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 Now, F will be minimum, when denominator,
(cos θ + μ sin θ) = maximum
∴
d
(cos θ + μ cos θ = 0
dθ
− sin θ + μ cos θ = 0
or tanθ = μ
μ
sin θ , cos θ 1
√μ2 +1 √μ2 +1
μmg
put in (iii), Fmin 1 = √μmg
μ2 +1
= μ2
+

θ = tan−1(μ) √μ2+1 √μ2+1

This is the direction of F min

13.
(d) μ = 2 tanθ
Explanation:
The acceleration of the block when it slides down the upper half of the inclined plane is g sin θ. If μ is the co-efficient of kinetic
friction between the block and the lower half of the plane, the retardation of the block while it slides down the lower half = -(g
sinθ - μ cosθ)
The block comes to rest at the bottom of the inclined plane, if the acceleration in the first half is equal to the retardation in the
second half, i.e.,
g sinθ = -(g sinθ - μg cosθ)
μ cosθ = 2 sinθ
μ = 2 tanθ
Hence the correct answer is μ = 2 tanθ

14.
(c) zero
Explanation:
The situation is as shown in the figure.
The equation of motion for body B.
2mg sin 45°- μ1R1 - T2 - 2ma
or 2mg sin 45° - 132mg cos 45° - T = 2ma
or 2mg × 1 − 1 2mg × 1 − T = 2ma ...(i)
√2 3 √2

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 mg
In this problem as (m B- m A)g sin θ = ( )
√2
4mg
is lesser than + mA) g cos θ = ( ) the masses will not move and hence,
(μBmB μA 3√2

acceleration of B = acceleration of A = 0

15.

(d) μ = tan θ 1 − ( 1

n2
)
Explanation:
Use the equation v2 - u2 = 2ax
On smooth inclined plane: v2 = 2g sin θ × s ...(i)
On rough inclined plane:
( nv )2 = 2g(sin θ − μ cos θ) × s
Dividing sin θ
eqn. (i) by eqn. (ii), n2 =
sin θ−μ cos θ
On solving, we get; μ = 1 − ( 1

n2
) tan θ
16.
(d) 2.8 N
Explanation:
Limiting force of friction
= μR = μMg = 0.4 × 2 × 10 = 8 N
As external applied force = 2.8 N. Because it is less than the limiting friction, the actual force of friction is equal to external
force of 2.8 N but in opposite direction.

17. (a) 36 N
Explanation:
Frictional force on block B
= μmBg = 0.4 × 3 × 10 = 12 N
-2
Hence, acceleration = 12
3 = 4 ms
Hence, maximum force
F = (mA + mB )a = (6 + 3) × 4 = 36 N

18.
3
(b) 4 tan θ
Explanation:

When the body moves on frictionless surface, then

d= 1
g sin θt2
2
When the body moves on rough inclined surface,
d = 21 g(sin θ − μ cos θ)(2t)2
1 2
∴ g sin θt = 1 g(sin θ − μ cos θ)(2t)2
2 2
or sin θ = 4(sin θ − μ cos θ)
sin θ
or = sin θ − μ cos θ
4
or μ cos θ =4 3 sin θ
or μ = 43 tan θ

19. (a) 0.33

Explanation:

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 When block is just about to move up

F1 = mg sin 45° + μmg cos 45°

mg
= (1 + μ)
√2
When block is just about to move down

F2 = mg sin45° - μmg cos 45∘

mg
= (1 − μ)
√2
F1 = 2F2
As,mg mg
⇒ (1 + μ) = 2 (1 − μ)
√2 √2
⇒ 1 + μ = 2(1 − μ) ⇒ 1 + μ = 2 − 2μ
⇒ 3μ = 1 ⇒ μ =3 1 = 0.33
20. (a) g
(1 + 1 )
√2 2
Explanation:
The retardation a is given by:
a = g sin 45∘ + μg cos 45∘
g
= +1g× 1
√2 2 √2
g
(1 + 1 )
√2 2

21. (a) 45°

Explanation:
Fnet
1
μk = 0.5, N
= 2
Fnet = mg sin θ - Fk
N = mg cos θ
Fk = μkN
∴ Fnet = mg sin θ - μk mg cos θ
Fnet mg sin θ−μkmg cos θ
= = 1v
N mg cos θ 2
tan θ − 0.5 = 21
tan θ = 1
or θ = 45°
22. (a) x1 = x2
Explanation:
For minimum stopping distance the tyres should be jammed. Here, the car will stop due to sliding friction. Hence, F = μMg
The retarding force produced will be
Ma = μMg
∴ a = μg (independent of mass)
So, both the cars will have the same stopping distance.
23. (a) 27 N
Explanation:

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 Minimum force on A
= frictional force between the surfaces
= 12 A

Therefore maximum acceleration

12 N
amax = = 3 m/s2
4 kg
Hence maximum force,
Fmax = total mass × amax
= 9 × 3 = 27 N

24.
(d) g(sin α − μ cos α)
Explanation:
R = mg cos α
Force of friction = μR = μmg cos α
Force on the body along the direction of motion
= mg sin α - μmg cos α
force
∴ a= = g(sin α − μ cos α)
mass

25.
(c) tan θ ≥ μ
2
Explanation:
In this case, vertical component of the force increases the normal reaction, i.e.,
R = mg + mg cos θ = mg(1 + cos θ)
Hence, block can be pushed along the horizontal surface when Horizontal component of force ≥ Frictional force,
i.e., mg sin θ ≥ μmg (1 + cos θ)
or, 2 sin θ cos θ ≥ μ2 cos2 θ
2 2 2
or, tan 2θ ≥ μ

26. (a) zero

Explanation:
Frictional force = Apparent weight
∴ f = m(g - a) = m(g - g) = 0

27.
(c) 0.0102
Explanation:
Let a = acceleration of the body.
v2 = u2 + 2as or 0 = 2a × 5
∴ a = −101 = or Retardation = 0.1 m/s2
−0.1m/s2
Now, F = mass × 0.1 = 0.1m

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 Normal reaction, R - weight of the body = mg
= m × 9.8N
∴
1 μ= F
= m×0.1
= = 0.0102
R m×9.8 98

28.
(d) 75 N
Explanation:
75 N

29.
1
(d)
√3
Explanation:

Let mass be m. The required to lift it is

F2 = mg
F1 = force required to drag it along the plane
F1 = mg sin θ + μmg cos θ

F1 < F2
mg sin θ + μmg cos θ < mg

μ < cos
1−sin θ
θ
1−sin 30
μ cos 30
<< 1
μ √3

30. (a) 20 N
Explanation:
Equation of motion when the mass slides down

Mg sin θ − f = Ma
⇒ 10 − f = 6(M = 2 kg, a = 3 m/s2, θ = 30∘ given)
∴f = 4 N
Equation of motion when the block is pushed up
Let the external force required to take the block up the plane with same acceleration be F
F − Mg sin θ − f = Ma
⇒ F - 10 - 4 = 6
F = 20N
√
F l2 −h2
31. (a) Wl−Fh
Explanation:

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 √l2 −h2
cos α = and sin α = h
l l

Now, f = F cos α = √I 2 −h2

...(i)
F l

and F sin α + R = W
or R = W - F sin α = W − F (l h ) ...(i)
Further, f = μR ...(iii)
From eqn. (i), eqn. (ii) and eqn. (iii), we get;
√
F l2 −h2

l = μ W−F [ (l h )]
√
F l2 −h2 √
F l2 −h2
1
∴ μ= =
W−F( lh Wl−Fh
× )
32. l

(c) μk = √3 1 − ( 1
n2
)
Explanation:
If on a wedge of rough surface inclined at angle θ, time of descent of a block is t, then the time of descent
t
of the block on the same wedge of smooth surface becomes , and the coefficient of friction is given as, μ = tan θ
n
(1 − n ) 1
2

μ = tan θ 1 − ( ) = tan (60 )(1 − )

1
2
∘
2
1

n n
∴ μk = √3 (1 − ) 2
1
n

33. (a) r 1 − [ √1+μ2

1
]
Explanation:
The insect will crawl up the bowl till the component of its weight along the bowl is balanced by the limiting frictional force.
So, resolving weight perpendicular and along the bowl, we get;
R = mg cos θ ...(i)
fL = mg sin θ ...(ii)
Dividing eqn. (ii) by eqn. (i),
tan θ = ( fL /R )or tan θ = μ [∵ fL = μR]
√r2 −y2
or = μ or y = r
y √1+μ2
So, h = r − y = r 1 − [ √1+μ2
1
]

34. (a) 20 N
Explanation:
Assume F be the maximum value of force applied when the block of m = √3 kg does not move on the rough surface.
R = normal reaction
Normal to surface

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 R = F sin 60o
+ mg
f = force of friction
μR = F cos 60o
μ(F sin 60o + mg) = F cos 60o
μ F sin 60o + μmg = F cos 60o
μmg
F= cos 60∘−μ sin 60∘
1
×√3×10
2√3
=
1
2
− ( 1
2√3
×
√3
2
)
= 5
= 5 × 4 = 20 N
1 1
2− 4
Maximum value of force = 20 N

35. (a) 1 m/s2

Explanation:
Limiting friction = μs R = μs mg = 0.5 × 60 × 10 = 300
N Kinetic friction = μkR = μkmg = 0.4 × 60 × 10 = 240
N
Force applied on the body = 300 N and if the body is moving then, Net accelerating force
= Applied force - kinetic friction
∴ ma = 300 - 240 = 60
60
∴a= = 1 m/s2
60

36.

(b) 1 − 1
n2
Explanation:
The coefficients of kinetic friction between the object and the incline
μ = tan θ 1 −
1
( 1
) ⇒μ=1− (∵ θ = 45∘)

n2 n2

37.
(b) FNW sinθ
Explanation:
All forces need to be resolved along the plane of the ladder such that it becomes the x-axis and the y-axis perpendicular to that,
like on an inclined plane.
Since the fulcrum is placed at the bottom of the ladder and F NG acts at the fulcrum, it is not considered to produce a torque.
FNW points directly outwards from the wall to the left. F NW cosθ is along of the ladder, so F NW sinθ is the force that would
create a positive or counter-clockwise torque on the ladder.
FFW points from the contact point of the ladder on the wall upwards along the wall. FFW sinθ is the force component that is
along the plane of the ladder pointing into the wall. FFW cosθ would be the force that creates a counter-clockwise torque.
W points downward from the centre of the ladder. W cos θ is perpendicular to the plane of the ladder and creates a clockwise
torque on the ladder.

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38.
(b) 3.33 m
Explanation:
When the body has maximum speed then
μ = 0.3x = tan 45°
∴ x = 3.33 m

39.
(b) 2Mm l
(M−m) t2
Explanation:
Let a1 and a2 be the accelerations of M and m respectively. Then
Mg - F = Ma1 ...(i)
mg - F = ma2......(ii)
Now, l + 1 a t2 = 1
a1 t2
2
2 2
or, a1 = 2l
+ a2.....(iii)
t2
Solving equations (i), (ii) and (iii), we get;
2Mm l
F = (M−m) t2

40.
(d) tan θ
Explanation:
Because the block is sliding down the inclined plane with constant speed, hence
mg sin θ − μk mg cos θ = 0
or tan θ = μk

41.
(b) M < m, μ < μ′
Explanation:
Reaction of floor on the shoes (which helps the person in walking on the floor) = μMg and frictional force on the box = μ′ mg.
In case of this option, R will certainly be less than F (because both M and μ are less than m and μ′ respectively); hence, it will
not be possible to slide the box.

42. (a) stays at rest on the inclined plane and will not slide down
Explanation:
stays at rest on the inclined plane and will not slide down
43.
(b)
g
(1 + 1 )
√2 2
Explanation:
The retardation a is given by: g
+1g× = (1 + 1 )
a = g sin 45°+ μg cos 45° = 1
g
√2 2 √2 √2 2

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44. M2
(b) −M
μ 1

Explanation:
For the system to be in equilibrium:
For block of mass M1:
Frictional force, f = tension in the string, T
where f = μ(m + M1)g ...(i)
∴T= μ(m + M1)g ...(ii)
For the equilibrium of block of mass M2:
T = M2g ...(iii)
Hence, μ(m + M1)g = M2g
M2
∴m= − M1
μ

45. (a) 7.49 m/s

Explanation:
g
sin θ = 10 sin 30° = 5 m/s2
and μg cos θ = 0.5 × 10 × cos 30∘ = 4.33m/s2
∴
Minimum acceleration down the plane can be,
a = 5 - 4.33 = 0.67 m/s2
Minimum speed while reaching the bottom can be,

v2 = u2 + 2as

= (6)2 + 2 × 0.67 × 15 = 56.1

∴ v = 7.49 m/s

46.
(b) 10 N
Explanation:
Kinetic friction is constant, hence frictional force will remain same (=10 N ) .

47.
(b) 2
Explanation:
The minimum force required to just move a body = μsN
f1 = μsmg
This is the limiting friction. The force which is responsible for the increase in velocity of the block,
F = (μs − μk) mg
= (0.8 − 0.6) × 4 × 10 = 8N
F
a = = = 2m/sec
8 2
∴ 4
m

48. (a) It decreases to zero with time and then its direction is reversed.
Explanation:
As frictional force increases, acceleration decreases and reduces to zero. Afterward, as the frictional force opposes the motion
of the body, the direction of acceleration gets reversed.
49.
(b) Zero
Explanation:
Zero

50.

(c) μ = tan θ 1 − ( 1

n2
)
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 Explanation:
On smooth inclined plane:
Acceleration of the body = g sin θ
If s be the distance travelled, then
s2 = 1 g sin θ × ...(i)
t
2 1
On rough inclined plane:
mg sin θ−μR
Acceleration. a = m
mg sin θ−μmg cos θ
or, a = m = g sin θ − μg cos θ
∴ s 2= (g sin θ − μg cos
1
...(ii)
θ)t
2 2
From equations (i) and (ii),
2
t
2 sin θ
t2
= sin θ−μ cos θ
1
But t2 - nt1;
sin θ
∴ n2 =
( )tan θ
sin θ−μ cos θ
n2 −1 or μ = 1 − 1
or, μ
sin θ = ×
n2 cos θ n2

51.

(d) ( μ+1
μ
)L
Explanation:
Let l be the desired length. The chain starts moving when net pulling force
= maximum force of friction
m
or g l=μ⋅ m
(L −
l) g
L μ L
l= ( μ+1 )L
52.
(d) 20%
Explanation:
From above question,
l1 μ
μ+1 0.25 1
= =5
l = 0.25+1
1
l1
∴ × 100 = × 100 = 20%
l 5

53.
1
(d) 3 tan θ
Explanation:
During downward motion :
F = mg sin θ - μmg cos θ
During upward motion :
2F = mg sin θ + μmg cos θ
Solving above two equations, we get;
μ = 31 tan θ

54.
(d) 5 N
Explanation:
5N

55.
(b) 2.8 N
Explanation:

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When the body is at rest, force of friction between the body and the floor = applied force = 2.8 N

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56.
(d) Limiting friction is greater than dynamic friction.
Explanation:
As limiting friction > dynamic friction, hence force required to start the motion is higher than the force required to maintain it
against force of friction.

57.

(b) 120 N
Explanation:
Various forces acting on the system are shown in the figure. For vertical equilibrium of the system,
fB = 100 N + 20 N = 120 N
i.e., frictional force applied by the wall on the block B is 120 N.

58.
g
(d) ≥ a
Explanation:
If the block is to remain in its position then its weight should be balanced by friction. The necessary condition for the block not
to slip down is given as,
μN ≥ mg
μma ≥ mg
g
μ≥a
g
a
Thus, the coefficient of friction between the block and the board should be ≥

59.
μg
(c) α ≥
Explanation:
Pseudo force or fictitious force, Ffic = mα

Force of friction, f = μN = μmα

The block of mass m will not fall as long as:
f ≥ mg
μmα ≥ mg or α ≥ gμ

60.
(b) 16 m
Explanation:

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 Let mass of cart be m1 = 200 kg and m2 = 300 kg
Let s1 and s2 be displacement of mass m1 and m2
Let μ be coefficient of friction between cart and rail
According to work energy principle, the change in kinetic energy of object is equal to net work done on the object.
For m1
F1 ⋅ s1 = 21 m1 v12
μm1gs1 = 21 m1v12 Here, F1 = μm1gs1
or, μgs1 = 21 v12 ...(i)
For m2
F2 ⋅ s2 = 21 m2 v22
μm2gs2 = 21 m2v22 Here, F2 = μm2gs2
or, μgs2 = 1 v22 ...(ii)
2
From equation (i) and (ii)
v1 2
s1

s2
= (v )
2
...(iii)
Again from conservation of momentum
m1v1 + m2v2 = 0
v
m12 =
...(iv)
v2 m1
Now, from equation (iii) and (iv)
s1 m22
36
s2 = 2
m1300 2

s2
= ( 200 kg )
kg

36×4
s2 = 9
∴ s2 = 16 m

61.
(c) greater than angle of repose
Explanation:
When the angle of inclination is equal to the angle of repose, the body just slides down the plane. But when the angle of
inclination is greater than the angle of repose, the body begins to accelerate down the plane.

62.
(d) 0 N
Explanation:

mg sin θ is acting downwards and is equal to = 1 × 10 × 1

= 5N
2
The maximum force of friction
= μmg cos θ
√3
2
= 0.8 × 1 × 10 ×
= 4√3
= 6.9 N
≃ 7N
The full force of friction is not used. Therefore, even without the string, the body will remain at rest. Hence, tension is zero.

63.
(b) 0.2 g

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 Explanation:
The magnitude of limiting friction = μsR = μsmg . This force is applied on the body towards right. Now, kinetic friction μkR
opposes the motion and acts towards left.
∴ Net force towards right = μsR − μkR
So, acceleration produced = (μsR − μkR)/m
(μ −μ )mg
= s mk
= (μs − μk) g
= (0.4 - 0.2)g = 0.2 g

64.
(c) √2gl (sin θ − μk cos θ)
Explanation:

Acceleration of block
= g sin θ − μkmN
= g sin θ − gμk cos θ
= g (sin θ − μk cos θ)
From straight line equation, v2 -
u2 = 2as
i.e., v2 = 2g (sin θ − μk cos θ) l
∴ v = √2gl (sin θ − μk cos θ)

65.
(c) 45°
Explanation:
F net
μ = 0.5, = 1
k N 2
Fnet = mg sin θ − Fk
N = mg cos
θ Fk = μkN
∴ Fnet = mg sin θ − μkmg cos θ
Fnet mg sin θ−μkmg cos θ
= =1
N mg cos θ 2
tan θ − 0.5 = 21
tan θ = 1
or θ = 45°

66.
(c) 0.98 m/s2
Explanation:
Acceleration of slab
f μ N
a= K = k
M M
= 4 × 10×9.8 = 0.98 m/s2
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67. (a) 2

Explanation:

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 The string is under tension, hence there is limiting friction between the block and the plane. Drawing free body diagram of the
block,
ΣFx = 0
μN + 50 cos 45∘ = 150 sin ...(i)
45∘ ΣFy = 0
N = 50 sin 45° + 150 cos 45° ...(ii)
Solving eqn. (i) and eqn. (ii)
1
μ= 2
68. η
(b) μ = 1−η
Explanation:
We see that a portion of the chain is lying on the table top. Let the mass of that portion be m 1 Let the mass of the remaining
(hanging) portion of the chain be m2 . Since, the chain is at the point of slipping, the weight of the hanging portion of the chain
balances the maximum static frictional force fmax - between m1 and the surface.

m2g = fmax = μN1

where N1 - m1g = 0 for the equilibrium of the portion of chain lying on the table.
m2g - μm1g = 0
m2 (M/L)x x/L η
or μ = = = 1−η
= (M/L)(L−x) 1−(x/L)
m1

69.
(c) 0.75
Explanation:
Here,
Mass of the car, m = 400 kg

Retarding acceleration, a = 7.35 ms-2

Let μ be coefficient of friction between the tyre of the car and the road.
As retarding force = force of friction
ma = μmg −2
μ = a = 7.35ms = 0.75
g 9.8ms−2

70.
(c) M2 = M1(sin θ + μ cos θ)
Explanation:
For upward acceleration:
M2g ≥ M1g sin θ + μM1g cos θ

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 i.e., M1(sin θ+μ cos
θ) 1
(M2)min =
For downward acceleration:
(M1g sin θ - μM1g cos θ) ≥ M2g
∴ (M2)max. = M1(sin θ + μ cos θ).

71.
(b) 9.8 N
Explanation:
Because the block is at rest on the inclined plane,

Force of friction = mg sin 30°

= 2 × 9.8 × = 9.8 N
1 2

72.
μg
(b) R ≤
ω2
Explanation:
For beaker to move with disc

fs = mω2R
So, R will be maximum, when fs = fLim
Therefore,
flim = mω2 Rmax
2
μmg = mω R
μg max
Rmax = 2
ω
μg
So, R ≤
ω2

73.
(c) The system cannot be in equilibrium
Explanation:
Because the wall is smooth, so whatever may be the applied force, the system will move down due to its own weight.

74. (a) cot θ

≥
2
μ
Explanation:

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 It is clear from the figure that vertical component of force will decrease the weight as well as the normal reaction, i.e.,

R = mg - mg cos θ
and frictional force
= μR = μ (mg - mg cos θ)
Now, block can be pulled when:
Horizontal component of force ≥ Frictional force
i.e., mg sin θ ≥ μ (mg - mg cosθ)
or 2 sin θ cos θ ≥ μ(1 − cos θ)
2 2
or 2 sin θ cos θ
≥ 2μ sin2 θ
2 2 2
or cot 2θ ≥ μ
75.
(b) 2.5 N
Explanation:
fs = μsR = μsmg = 0.4 × 2 × 9.8 = 7.84 N

Applied force < fs

Hence, under the applied force, the block does not move. So, long as the block does not move, the adjustable friction force is
always equal to the applied force. Thus, the frictional force is 2.5 N.

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