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Q.1 Medium Mechanics
A particle of mass m undergoes motion with velocity v(t) = 3t² + 2t (in m/s). What is the net force on the particle when t = 2 s, if m = 2 kg?
A 28 N
B 16 N
C 32 N
D 24 N
Correct Answer:  A. 28 N
EXPLANATION

Acceleration a = dv/dt = 6t + 2. At t=2s: a = 6(2) + 2 = 14 m/s². Force F = ma = 2 × 14 = 28 N

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Q.2 Medium Mechanics
Two blocks A (mass 3 kg) and B (mass 2 kg) are connected by a light string over a frictionless pulley. Block A is on a smooth horizontal surface and B hangs vertically. What is the acceleration of the system? (g = 10 m/s²)
A 4 m/s²
B 2 m/s²
C 3 m/s²
D 5 m/s²
Correct Answer:  A. 4 m/s²
EXPLANATION

For Atwood-like system with one block horizontal: a = (m_B × g)/(m_A + m_B) = (2 × 10)/(3 + 2) = 20/5 = 4 m/s²

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Q.3 Medium Mechanics
A ball is thrown vertically upward with velocity 30 m/s. At what time does it return to the ground level? (g = 10 m/s²)
A 3 s
B 6 s
C 4 s
D 2 s
Correct Answer:  B. 6 s
EXPLANATION

Using s = ut + ½gt² for complete journey (s=0): 0 = 30t - 5t². Solving: t(30 - 5t) = 0, giving t = 6 s (non-zero solution)

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Q.4 Medium Mechanics
A 6 kg object is subject to two perpendicular forces: F₁ = 8 N and F₂ = 6 N. What is the magnitude of acceleration?
A 1.5 m/s²
B 1.67 m/s²
C 2.33 m/s²
D 3 m/s²
Correct Answer:  B. 1.67 m/s²
EXPLANATION

Resultant force = √(8² + 6²) = √(64 + 36) = √100 = 10 N. Acceleration = F/m = 10/6 = 1.67 m/s²

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Q.5 Medium Mechanics
A 4 kg block on a rough horizontal surface experiences friction force f = 12 N when moving. If pushed with force 20 N, what is the kinetic energy after traveling 5 m from rest?
A 20 J
B 40 J
C 60 J
D 80 J
Correct Answer:  B. 40 J
EXPLANATION

Net force = 20 - 12 = 8 N. Work done by net force = 8 × 5 = 40 J. This equals KE gained = 40 J

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Q.6 Medium Mechanics
A rectangular block of dimensions 10 cm × 20 cm × 30 cm is floating in water. Which orientation is most stable?
A 10×20 cm face down
B 10×30 cm face down
C 20×30 cm face down
D All are equally stable
Correct Answer:  C. 20×30 cm face down
EXPLANATION

Stability increases with larger base area and lower center of gravity. The 20×30 cm face down provides the largest base area, ensuring maximum stability.

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Q.7 Medium Mechanics
A ball is dropped from rest at height h. If air resistance causes 20% energy loss, what is its final velocity? (g = 10 m/s², h = 5 m)
A 8 m/s
B 8.94 m/s
C 10 m/s
D 6 m/s
Correct Answer:  A. 8 m/s
EXPLANATION

Initial PE = mgh. With 20% loss, KE = 0.8mgh. ½mv² = 0.8mgh. v = √(1.6gh) = √(1.6×10×5) = √80 ≈ 8.94 m/s. Closest is A or B; B is more precise.

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Q.8 Medium Mechanics
A car rounds a horizontal curve of radius 100 m at 20 m/s. What minimum coefficient of friction is needed to prevent skidding? (g = 10 m/s²)
A 0.1
B 0.2
C 0.4
D 0.5
Correct Answer:  C. 0.4
EXPLANATION

For circular motion: μₛmg ≥ mv²/r. μₛ ≥ v²/(rg) = 400/(100×10) = 0.4

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Q.9 Medium Mechanics
Two balls of equal mass collide elastically in a 1D head-on collision. Ball A has velocity 5 m/s and Ball B is at rest. After collision, what is Ball A's velocity?
A 0 m/s
B 5 m/s
C 2.5 m/s
D 10 m/s
Correct Answer:  A. 0 m/s
EXPLANATION

In elastic collision between equal masses where one is at rest, the moving ball comes to rest and transfers all momentum and energy to the stationary ball.

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Q.10 Medium Mechanics
A 3 kg ball is thrown horizontally from a height of 20 m with initial velocity 15 m/s. What is its horizontal displacement when it hits the ground? (g = 10 m/s²)
A 15 m
B 30 m
C 45 m
D 60 m
Correct Answer:  B. 30 m
EXPLANATION

Time to fall: h = ½gt². 20 = ½(10)t². t² = 4. t = 2 s. Horizontal displacement = vₓ × t = 15 × 2 = 30 m

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