A person climbs up a stalled escalator in . If standing on the same but escalator running with constant velocity he takes . How much time is taken by the person to walk up the moving escalator ?
1
37 s
2
27 s
3
24 s
4
45 s
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
02
PYQ 2014
medium
physicsID: jee-main
From a tower of height , a particle is thrown vertically upwards with a speed . The time taken by the particle to hit the ground, is times that taken by it to reach the highest point
of its path. The relation between and is
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Time taken to reach highest point is Speed on reaching ground Now,
03
PYQ 2015
medium
physicsID: jee-main
Two stones are thrown up simultaneously from the edge of a cliff high with initial speed of and respectively. Which of the following graph best represents the time variation of relative position of the second stone with respect to the first? (Assume stones do not rebound after hitting the ground and neglect air resistance, take )
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
stone sec
sec sec increases in magnitude and relative acceleration is downwards
04
PYQ 2017
medium
physicsID: jee-main
Which graph corresponds to an object moving with a constant negative acceleration and a positive velocity ?
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
05
PYQ 2017
medium
physicsID: jee-main
A car is standing behind a bus, which is also at rest. The two start moving at the same instant but with different forward accelerations. The bus has acceleration and the car has acceleration . The car will catch up with the bus after a time of :
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
second
06
PYQ 2018
easy
physicsID: jee-main
A man in a car at location on a straight highway is moving with speed . He decides to reach a point in a field at a distance d from the highway (point ) as shown in the figure. Speed of the car in the field is half to that on the highway. What should be the distance , so that the time taken to reach is minimum ?
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
Let the distance and distance . Time to reach from to is Time to reach from to is Therefore, On differentiating, we get
07
PYQ 2019
hard
physicsID: jee-main
A person standing on an open ground hears the sound of a jet aeroplane, coming from north at an angle with ground level. But he finds the aeroplane right vertically above his position. If is the speed of sound, speed of the plane is :
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
08
PYQ 2019
medium
physicsID: jee-main
A passenger train of length travels at a speed of . Another freight train of length travels at a speed of . The ratio of times taken by the passenger train to completely cross the freight train when : (i) they are moving in the same direction, and (ii) in the opposite directions is :
1
44683
2
25-Nov
3
44622
4
44870
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
09
PYQ 2019
medium
physicsID: jee-main
In a car race on straight road, car takes a time less than car at the finish and passes finishing point with a speed more than that of car . Both the cars start from rest and travel with constant acceleration and respectively. Then is equal to :
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
For & let time taken by is from ques. ....(i)
......(ii) putting in equation
10
PYQ 2019
medium
physicsID: jee-main
A particle starts from origin from rest and moves with a uniform acceleration along the positive -axis. Identify all figures that correctly represent the motion qualitatively. (a = acceleration, v = velocity, x = displacement, t = time)
1
(A), (B), (C)
2
(A)
3
(A), (B), (D)
4
(B), (C)
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Given initial velocity and acceleration is constant At time
also Graph (A) ; (B) and (D) are correct.
11
PYQ 2022
hard
physicsID: jee-main
If , then is
1
4
2
0
3
8
4
16
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
To find , we need to first understand the given relationship . Our aim is to express in terms of , and then differentiate with respect to .
First, solve for :
Rewrite the equation: .
Isolate by subtracting 4 from both sides: .
Square both sides to eliminate the square root: .
Now, differentiate with respect to :
Apply the chain rule to differentiate: .
Use the power rule: .
Since the derivative of with respect to is 1, we get: .
Evaluate at :
Substitute into the expression: .
Evaluate: .
Therefore, the value of is 0, which matches the correct answer.
12
PYQ 2022
medium
physicsID: jee-main
A ball is thrown up vertically with a certain velocity so that, it reaches a maximum height h. Find the ratio of the times in which it is at height while going up and coming down respectively.
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Velocity,
So, the correct option is (B): .
13
PYQ 2022
medium
physicsID: jee-main
NCC parade is going at a uniform speed of under a mango tree on which a monkey is sitting at a height of At any particular instant, the monkey drops a mango A cadet will receive the mango whose distance from the tree at time of drop is : (Given g= 9.8 m/s2)
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct answer is option (A): 5m
14
PYQ 2022
easy
physicsID: jee-main
Velocity (v) and acceleration (a) in two systems of units 1 and 2 are related as = and = respectively. Here m and n are constants. The relations for distance and time in two systems respectively are :
1
= and =
2
=n4/m2 and = T2
3
= and = T2
4
= and =
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
[L]=
So, [v2]2[a2]=
[v2]2[a2]= or [L2]= [L1]
Similarly, [T]=
So, [T2]= [T1]
The correct option is (A): = and =
15
PYQ 2022
medium
physicsID: jee-main
A ball is thrown vertically upwards with a velocity of from the top of a tower. The ball strikes the ground after . The height from the ground up to which the ball can rise will be . The value of k is ______ (use )
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Time taken in upward motion above tower =
ā Time taken from top most point to ground =
ā
ā
16
PYQ 2023
hard
physicsID: jee-main
An object is allowed to fall from a height above the earth, where is the radius of earth Its velocity when it strikes the earth's surface, ignoring air resistance, will be
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct answer is (A) : Loss in PE = Gain in KE (ā2RGMmā)ā(āRGMmā)=21āmv2 āv2=RGMā=gR āv=gRā
17
PYQ 2023
hard
physicsID: jee-main
Spherical insulating ball and a spherical metallic ball of same size and mass are dropped from the same height Choose the correct statement out of the following (Assume negligible air friction)
1
Both will reach the earth's surface simultaneously.
2
Insulating ball will reach the earth's surface earlier than the metal ball
3
Metal ball will reach the earth's surface earlier than the insulating ball
4
Time taken by them to reach the earth's surface will be independent of the properties of their materials
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
When the insulating ball is dropped, it can become charged due to various mechanisms like triboelectric charging. This charge can cause ionization of the surrounding air molecules, leading to a buildup of charge around the ball. This can create an electrostatic repulsion between the charged insulating ball and the oppositely charged air molecules, effectively reducing the effective weight of the ball and causing it to experience slightly less downward force compared to the metallic ball.
As a result of this reduced effective weight, the insulating ball may experience a slightly smaller acceleration than the metallic ball. This would lead to the insulating ball taking a slightly longer time to reach the ground compared to the metallic ball.
So, the correct answer is (B) Insulating ball will reach the earth's surface earlier than the metal ball.
18
PYQ 2023
hard
physicsID: jee-main
A particle is thrown vertically upward with initial velocity of 150m/s. Find the ratio of its speed at t=3s and t=5s. (Take g=10 )
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Let's consider the upward direction as positive. The initial velocity of the particle, u = 150 Acceleration due to gravity, g = -10 (negative sign as it acts in the downward direction) Using the kinematic equation, we can find the velocity of the particle at any time t as: v = u - gt At t = 3 s, the velocity of the particle is: v1 = u - gt = 150 - 10(3) = 120 At t = 5 s, the velocity of the particle is: v2 = u - gt = 150 - 10(5) = 100
Therefore, the ratio of the speed of the particle at t=3s to t=5s is: = = the ratio of the speed of the particle at t=3s to t=5s is 6:5. i.e 1.20
19
PYQ 2023
hard
physicsID: jee-main
If a body of mass 5 kg is in equilibrium due to forces , and . and are perpendicular to each other. If is removed then find the acceleration of the body. Given =6N and =8N
1
2 m/s
2
3 m/s
3
4 m/s
4
5 m/s
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Since the body is in equilibrium, the net force acting on it is zero. Hence, we have: F1 + F2 + F3 = 0 If we remove F1, the body will no longer be in equilibrium and will experience acceleration due to the remaining forces F2 and F3. The magnitude of the net force acting on the body is:
The direction of the net force is given by the angle between F2 and F3:
So, the net force is acting at an angle of 53.13 degrees with F2. Now, we can use Newton's second law to find the acceleration of the body: Fnet = ma
Therefore, the acceleration of the body is . Answer. A
20
PYQ 2023
easy
physicsID: jee-main
If the position of a particle is changing with time as r=t2-2t (m). Find the velocity at t=2s.
1
2 m/s
2
3 m/s
3
0 m/s
4
4 m/s
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
To find the velocity at a specific time, we need to take the derivative of the position function with respect to time:
In this case, the position function is given by r = t^2 - 2t (m). Taking the derivative with respect to time, we get:
To find the velocity at t = 2s, we substitute t = 2 into the expression for v:
Therefore, the velocity of the particle at t = 2s is 2 m/s, which is equivalent to option 1. Answer. A
21
PYQ 2023
easy
physicsID: jee-main
A body is released from a height equal to the radius (r) of the earth. The velocity of the body when it strikes the surface of the earth will be:
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Solution:
Using the principle of energy conservation:
Where:
is the initial kinetic energy,
is the initial potential energy,
is the final kinetic energy,
is the final potential energy.
At the initial height, potential energy is:
At the final height, the body strikes the surface, and the potential energy is:
The body is released, meaning its initial velocity is zero. Therefore, .
Using conservation of energy:
Simplifying for velocity :
Substitute :
Final Answer:
The velocity with which the body strikes the surface is .
22
PYQ 2023
hard
physicsID: jee-main
A car is moving with speed of 150km/h and after applying the brake it will move 27m before it stops. If the same car is moving with a speed of one third the reported speed then it will stop after travelling ______m distance.
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct answer is 3.
23
PYQ 2023
medium
physicsID: jee-main
A particle starts with an initial velocity of 10.0 m/s along x-direction and accelerates uniformly at the rate of 2.0 m/s . The time taken by the particle to reach the velocity of 60.0 m/s is
1
25 S
2
20 S
3
30 S
4
15 S
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A): 25 S
s
24
PYQ 2024
medium
physicsID: jee-main
A bus moving along a straight highway with speed of 72 km/h is brought to halt within 4s after applying the brakes. The distance travelled by the bus during this time (Assume the retardation is uniform) is _______m.
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
1. Convert Initial Velocity to m/s: The initial velocity can be converted to m/s:
2. Use Equation of Motion to Find Retardation: Using with final velocity , time : Solving for :
3. Calculate Distance Using : Substitute values: Simplifying:
Answer: 40 m
25
PYQ 2024
medium
physicsID: jee-main
The displacement and the increase in the velocity of a moving particle in the time interval of to s are 125 m and 50 m/s, respectively. The distance travelled by the particle in s is m.
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Given Information: - Displacement from to : - Velocity increase from to :
Now, Calculate Acceleration: Using the formula:
Substituting and :
Equation of Motion: The formula for distance traveled in the -th second is:
Find Initial Velocity ( ): Distance traveled in the -th second is . Substituting , , and :
Simplifying:
Now, Calculate Distance for -th Second: Substituting , , and into the equation:
Simplifying:
26
PYQ 2024
easy
physicsID: jee-main
Two cars are travelling towards each other at a speed of each. When the cars are apart, both the drivers apply brakes and the cars retard at the rate of . The distance between them when they come to rest is:
1
200 m
2
50 m
3
100 m
4
25 m
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
To solve this problem, we need to determine the distance between two cars when they come to rest after braking. Let's break it down step by step:
Both cars are traveling towards each other at a speed of .
The initial distance between the cars is .
The cars start applying brakes with a deceleration (negative acceleration) of .
We use the kinematic equation for constant acceleration:
Here, is the final velocity (0 m/s, as the cars come to rest),
is the initial velocity ( ),
is the acceleration ( ),
is the distance covered after applying brakes until the car stops.
Apply the equation separately for each car:
For one car:
Solving for gives:
Both cars travel each before stopping.
The combined distance covered by both cars is . Since the initial distance between the cars was , the distance remaining between the two cars when they stop is:
Therefore, the distance between the cars when they come to rest is 100 m.
27
PYQ 2025
hard
physicsID: jee-main
The velocity-time graph of an object moving along a straight line is shown in the figure. What is the distance covered by the object between to ?
1
13 m
2
30 m
3
11 m
4
10 m
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The distance covered by an object is given by the area under the velocity-time graph. Here, the graph shows a combination of trapezoidal and rectangular areas. The total area under the graph between and represents the distance traveled. By calculating the area from the graph:
28
PYQ 2026
medium
physicsID: jee-main
From height above the ground a ball is dropped from rest. The height above the ground at which the magnitude of velocity equal to the magnitude of acceleration (in the same set of units) due to gravity is ____ \text{m}. (Take and neglect air resistance)}
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Step 1: Understanding the Question: A ball is dropped from a height . We need to find the height above the ground where the velocity reaches a magnitude equal to the acceleration due to gravity . Step 2: Key Formula or Approach: 1. Third equation of motion: , where is initial velocity and is the distance fallen. 2. Since it is dropped from rest, . 3. The distance fallen is related to height above ground by . Step 3: Detailed Explanation: The condition given is . Substitute this into the equation of motion:
This is the distance the ball has fallen from the starting point. The height above the ground ( ) is:
Step 4: Final Answer: The height above the ground is .
29
PYQ 2026
medium
physicsID: jee-main
The velocity ( ) versus time ( ) plot of a particle is shown in the figure,for a time interval of 40 s. The total distance travelled by the particle and the average velocity during this period are, respectively :}
1
25 m and zero
2
50 m and zero
3
100 m and zero
4
100 m and 2.5 m/s
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Total distance is the total area under the graph (all areas positive). Average velocity is total displacement divided by total time. Displacement is the algebraic sum of areas (above t-axis positive, below negative). Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
From the graph:
Area 1 (0 to 20 s): Triangle with base 20 and height 5. Area .
Area 2 (20 to 40 s): Triangle with base 20 and height . Area .
Total Distance .
Total Displacement .
Average Velocity . Step 3: Final Answer:
Distance is 100 m and average velocity is zero.
30
PYQ 2026
medium
physicsID: jee-main
A gas balloon is going up with a constant velocity of 10 m/s. When this balloon reached a height of 75 m, a stone is dropped from it and balloon keeps moving up with the same velocity. The height of the balloon when the stone hits the ground is ________ m. (Take m/s²)
1
85
2
150
3
129
4
125
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
When a stone is dropped from a moving balloon, it inherits the balloon's velocity at that instant due to inertia. We need to find the time the stone takes to hit the ground and then calculate the balloon's additional displacement during that same time interval. Step 2: Key Formula or Approach:
1. Equation of motion for the stone: .
2. Total height of balloon: . Step 3: Detailed Explanation:
For the stone:
Initial velocity m/s (upward), displacement m (downward), m/s².
Since time cannot be negative, s.
During these 5 seconds, the balloon continues to move up at 10 m/s:
Total height of the balloon when the stone hits the ground:
Step 4: Final Answer:
The height of the balloon is 125 m.