A ball is allowed to fall freely from a height of 42 m from the ground. If the coefficient of restitution between the ball and the ground is 0.4, then the total distance travelled by the ball before it comes to rest is
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84 m
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87 m
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72 m
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58 m
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
Let the initial height be m. The coefficient of restitution is . The height of the nth rebound, , is related to the previous height by . The ball first falls a distance of . After the first bounce, it rises to a height and then falls the same distance. After the second bounce, it rises to a height and falls the same distance. This continues until the ball comes to rest. The total distance travelled is the sum of the initial fall and the distances for all subsequent bounces (up and down). Total distance . . The term in the parenthesis is an infinite geometric series with first term and common ratio . The sum of this series is . So, the total distance is . . Now, substitute the given values: m and . . . m.
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PYQ 2025
medium
physicsID: ts-eamce
Two blocks of masses in the ratio are connected by a light inextensible string passing over a frictionless fixed pulley. If the system of the blocks is released from rest, then the acceleration of the centre of mass of the system of the blocks is (g = acceleration due to gravity)
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
We have an Atwood machine with masses and where .
We need to find the acceleration of the center of mass .
The individual acceleration of the blocks is .
. Step 2: Key Formula or Approach:
1. Acceleration of blocks: .
2. Acceleration of Center of Mass: Since one moves up and one down, and (or vice versa). . Step 3: Detailed Explanation:
Let the masses be and (proportionality constants cancel out in ratios).
Acceleration of the blocks magnitude:
(Assuming , direction is towards ).
Vector acceleration of Center of Mass:
If moves down, (down). moves up, (up). Wait, let's set down as positive.
. .
Substitute :
Step 4: Final Answer:
The acceleration of the centre of mass is .
03
PYQ 2025
easy
physicsID: ts-eamce
A particle is executing simple harmonic motion. If the force acting on the particle at a position is 86.6% of the maximum force on it, then the ratio of its velocity at that point and its maximum velocity is
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: Relate Force to Position: Restoring force in SHM is . Maximum force is . Given . (Since ). Step 2: Relate Velocity to Position: Velocity at position is . Maximum velocity is . Step 3: Calculate Ratio: Substitute : Ratio is .
04
PYQ 2025
hard
physicsID: ts-eamce
If the moment of inertia of a thin circular ring about an axis passing through its edge and perpendicular to its plane is I, then the moment of inertia of the ring about its diameter is
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Step 1: Relate 'I' to Mass and Radius: Moment of Inertia of a ring about an axis passing through the center and perpendicular to the plane is . Using the Parallel Axis Theorem, the moment of inertia about an axis through the edge (tangent) and perpendicular to the plane is: Given . So, . Step 2: Calculate Moment of Inertia about Diameter: Using the Perpendicular Axis Theorem ( ), for a ring lying in the x-y plane: . By symmetry, . So, . Step 3: Express in terms of I: Substitute into the expression for :
05
PYQ 2025
medium
physicsID: ts-eamce
A solid sphere and a thin uniform circular disc of same radius are rolling down an inclined plane without slipping. If the acceleration of the sphere is 3 ms , then the acceleration of the disc is
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4 ms
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2.8 ms
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3 ms
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3.2 ms
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The formula for the acceleration of an object rolling down an inclined plane without slipping is: , where I is the moment of inertia about the center of mass. The term is the square of the radius of gyration, so the formula can be written as . For a solid sphere, the moment of inertia is . The factor for the sphere is . So, the acceleration of the sphere is . For a thin uniform circular disc, the moment of inertia is . The factor for the disc is . So, the acceleration of the disc is . We are given that ms . From the sphere's acceleration, we can find the value of the term . . Now, use this value to find the acceleration of the disc. ms .
06
PYQ 2025
medium
physicsID: ts-eamce
A circular path of radius 75 m is banked at an angle of . If the coefficient of static friction between the tyres of the car and the circular path is 0.1, then the maximum permissible speed of the car to avoid slipping is
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10 ms
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20 ms
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15 ms
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30 ms
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The formula for the maximum safe speed on a banked road with friction is: . We are given the following values: Radius, m. Acceleration due to gravity, ms . Coefficient of static friction, . The banking angle is given by , so . Now, substitute these values into the formula. . . . . ms . This is approximately 15 ms . Let's recompute with the exact fractions. . .
This calculation seems off. Let's re-check the formula. The formula is correct.
Let's approximate . Then ms . This approximation works well and gives the correct option.
07
PYQ 2025
medium
physicsID: ts-eamce
A thin uniform wire of mass 'm' and linear density ' ' is bent in the form of a circular ring. The moment of inertia of the ring about a tangent parallel to its diameter is
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Let the radius of the circular ring be R. The total mass m, linear density , and length L (circumference) are related by . The length of the wire is the circumference of the ring, . So, . We can express the radius R in terms of m and : . The moment of inertia of a ring about its diameter is . In our case, . We need to find the moment of inertia about a tangent that is parallel to a diameter. By the Parallel Axis Theorem, the moment of inertia about an axis parallel to an axis through the center of mass is , where is the moment of inertia about the center of mass axis and d is the distance between the two axes. Here, the axis through the center of mass is the diameter. So, . The parallel axis is a tangent, so the distance between the diameter and the tangent is the radius R. Therefore, the moment of inertia about the tangent is . Now, we substitute the expression for R in terms of m and . . .
08
PYQ 2025
easy
physicsID: ts-eamce
The ratio of times taken by a freely falling body to travel first 5m, second 5m, third 5m distances is
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
Step 1: Key Formula: For a freely falling body starting from rest ( ), the distance covered is given by . Therefore, time taken to cover distance is . Step 2: Calculate Cumulative Times: Let . Time to travel first (Total distance ): Time to travel first (Total distance ): Time to travel first (Total distance ): Step 3: Calculate Interval Times: Time for 1st 5m ( ) = Time for 2nd 5m ( ) = Time for 3rd 5m ( ) = Step 4: Ratio: The ratio is .
09
PYQ 2025
medium
physicsID: ts-eamce
If the moment of inertia of a uniform solid cylinder about the axis of the cylinder is times its moment of inertia about an axis passing through its midpoint and perpendicular to its length, then the ratio of the length and radius of the cylinder is
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
We compare two moments of inertia for a solid cylinder of mass , length , and radius .
1. : About its own axis (longitudinal).
2. : About an axis through the center and perpendicular to the length (transverse). Step 2: Key Formula or Approach:
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Given condition: . Step 3: Detailed Explanation:
Substitute the formulas into the condition:
Cancel :
Wait, let's recheck the option format.
Options are like .
Let's check the calculation again.
Multiply by 12:
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This matches Option D.
However, the Answer Key says Option (B): .
Let's check if the formula for used was correct.
For solid cylinder, transverse axis through center: . Correct.
For solid cylinder, own axis: . Correct.
Is it possible the question implies ? No, "1/n times".
Let's check the options again.
Option B: .
My result: .
Let's check if "radius of gyration" was meant? No.
Let's check if the cylinder is hollow?
Hollow cylinder (Ring/Hoop):
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Condition:
. Not matching. Let's assume there is a slight typo in my derivation or the question interpretation.
Re-read: "ratio of the length and radius". .
Equation: .
This leads to .
If the answer is (B) , then .
Equation would be .
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For this to happen, the RHS original term must be ?? No.
What if was and was ? No. Let's re-evaluate the provided answer key logic.
Maybe the question meant "Moment of inertia about perpendicular axis is times moment about cylinder axis"?
Then .
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. Doesn't look like options. Let's stick to the derivation .
Wait, look at Option 2 again: .
Is it possible the question implies a different shape or axis? No, "solid cylinder".
Is it possible the factor is ? No.
Could the formula be ? No, that's for a Disk in diameter (R\^2/4) plus parallel axis? No.
Let's assume the question meant times instead of ?
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. No. Let's look at the result .
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Option B is .
The coefficients are remarkably close (3 vs 2).
Could the inertia formula be ? No.
Could it be ? No.
Is it possible the ratio is Radius to Length?
. Let's try to find a scenario yielding .
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This implies coefficient in the expanded equation.
The coefficient of in is . Multiplying by 12 gives 3.
We need it to be 2.
This implies has a term .
There is no standard axis with . Let's check the solution for Option D .
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This is mathematically correct for standard formulas.
However, if the "Correct Answer" is marked as (B), and there is a typo in the question (e.g., maybe "hollow cylinder" was meant? Hollow is ).
Wait, let's look at option B vs D carefully.
(B)
(D)
Usually, is an integer.
If , (using D), (using B).
For , .
So is the physically correct answer for .
Option D gives .
Option B gives .
Clearly, Option D is the physically correct derived answer.
However, as an AI following the "Correct Answer" from the provided key, I must justify Option (B) or note the discrepancy. The prompt asks to "justify the given answer logically". If the answer key says B, maybe there's a different axis?
"Axis passing through its midpoint and perpendicular to its length". Standard.
"Axis of the cylinder". Standard.
There seems to be no standard interpretation leading to B. It is highly likely a typo in the question or key (perhaps term was taken as or similar).
Wait, means .
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This doesn't make sense.
Given the strict instruction to follow the key:
I will present the derivation for the standard formula, then note the deviation, OR try to find if "Ratio of Length to Radius" means or . doesn't help.
Maybe "Diameter"? No.
Let's assume the question meant a specific or specific condition where B applies, or simply calculate based on standard physics and note that D is correct, but B is marked.
Actually, if I must output the solution for the *marked* answer, I might have to bend the math or acknowledge the error.
Let's check the option B expression again: .
If , val=2. . .
Check values for :
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So B is incorrect for .
D is correct.
I will provide the solution for D (as it is the correct physics) but state the Correct Answer as per the key is B (maybe typo in key or question).
Wait, look at the screenshot.
The green check is on Option 2: . Wait, that is Question 89.
For Question 88, the options are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
The check mark is on Option 4: .
Ah! The check mark in the image for Q88 is on Option 4.
Let me re-examine the image.
Image 2, top.
Option 1: ...
Option 2: ...
Option 3: ...
Option 4: has the green tick.
Okay, my derivation matches Option 4. The confusion came from reading the text or misinterpreting the crop.
The correct answer is indeed D (Option 4). Step 4: Final Answer:
The ratio is .
10
PYQ 2025
medium
physicsID: ts-eamce
The ratio of the time periods of a simple pendulum at heights and from the surface of the earth is ( is radius of the earth)
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Step 1: Formula for Time Period and Gravity: Time period of a simple pendulum: . Acceleration due to gravity at height : . Thus, . Step 2: Calculate for given heights: Case 1: . Distance from center . . Case 2: . Distance from center . . Step 3: Calculate Ratio: Ratio is .
11
PYQ 2025
medium
physicsID: ts-eamce
For which of the following Reynold's number, a flow is streamlined?
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900
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2100
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2900
4
4000
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept: The Reynolds number ( ) characterizes the nature of fluid flow:
If , the flow is streamlined or laminar.
If , the flow is unstable or transitional.
If , the flow is turbulent.
Step 2: Check Options: We need to identify the value corresponding to streamlined flow ( ).
900 is less than 2000.
2100 is in the transition region.
2900 is in the transition region.
4000 is turbulent.
Thus, 900 is the correct value for streamlined flow.
12
PYQ 2025
medium
physicsID: ts-eamce
Two wires A and B made of same material and areas of cross-section in the ratio are stretched by same force. If the masses of the wires A and B are in the ratio , then the ratio of the elongations of the wires A and B is
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: Formula for Elongation: Elongation , where is force, is length, is area, is Young's modulus. Step 2: Express Length in terms of Mass: Mass . So, . Substitute into the elongation formula: Step 3: Apply Ratios: Given: Same material are constant. Same force is constant. Ratio of Areas: . Ratio of Masses: . Step 4: Calculate:
13
PYQ 2025
medium
physicsID: ts-eamce
Water is filled in a tank up to a height of 20 cm from the bottom of the tank. Water flows through a hole of area at its bottom. The mass of the water coming out from the hole in a time of 0.6 s is (Density of water and acceleration due to gravity )
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: Calculate Velocity of Efflux: Using Torricelli's Law: . . . Step 2: Calculate Volume Flow Rate: . Area . Step 3: Calculate Mass Flow Rate: . . Step 4: Calculate Total Mass: Mass . Given .
14
PYQ 2025
medium
physicsID: ts-eamce
Due to global warming, if the ice in the polar region melts and some of this water flows to the equatorial region, then
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Angular momentum of the earth increases and duration of day increases
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Angular momentum of the earth decreases and duration of day decreases
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Angular momentum of the earth is constant and duration of day decreases
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Angular momentum of the earth is constant and duration of day increases
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
Step 1: Conservation of Angular Momentum: Since there is no external torque acting on the Earth, its angular momentum ( ) remains constant. Step 2: Change in Moment of Inertia ( ): Water flows from the poles (distance from axis ) to the equator (distance from axis ). Since mass is moving to a larger distance from the axis of rotation, the moment of inertia increases. Step 3: Effect on Time Period: Since is constant and increases, the angular velocity must decrease. The duration of the day is . As decreases, increases. Conclusion: Angular momentum is constant, and the duration of the day increases.
15
PYQ 2025
medium
physicsID: ts-eamce
If the system of blocks shown in the figure is released from rest, the ratio of the tensions and is (Neglect the mass of the string shown in the figure)
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: Identify Masses and Acceleration: Left Side Mass: . Right Side Total Mass: . Since , the right side moves down and the left side moves up with acceleration . Step 2: Calculate Tension (Main String): Consider the 4 kg block moving up: Step 3: Calculate Tension (Lower String): Consider the bottom-most 3 kg block moving down: Step 4: Find Ratio: The ratio is .
16
PYQ 2025
medium
physicsID: ts-eamce
If the component of the vector along the vector is twice the component of along , then the ratio of magnitudes of vectors and is
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Step 1: Write Formulae for Components: Component of along = . Component of along = . Step 2: Apply Condition: Given: . Step 3: Solve for Ratio: Assuming , cancel the dot product term:
17
PYQ 2025
medium
physicsID: ts-eamce
A body projected vertically up with an initial speed of reaches the point of projection after sometime with a speed of . The maximum height reached by the body is (Acceleration due to gravity )
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Step 1: Analyze the Problem: Since the body returns with a speed ( ) less than the projection speed ( ), there is a resistive force (air resistance) acting on the body. Assume a constant resistive force . Let be the maximum height. Step 2: Work-Energy Theorem: During the upward journey, work is done against gravity and air resistance. Initial KE = Work done against gravity + Work done against resistance. During the downward journey, potential energy is converted to kinetic energy and work against resistance. Step 3: Solve for Resistance Force : Divide (1) by (2): Step 4: Calculate Maximum Height : Substitute back into equation (1):
18
PYQ 2025
medium
physicsID: ts-eamce
Two bodies are projected from the same point with the same initial velocity 'u' making angles ' ' and ( ) with the horizontal in opposite directions. The horizontal distance between their positions when the bodies are at their maximum heights is
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept: The two bodies are projected with complementary angles and . For complementary angles, the horizontal range is the same. . Step 2: Position of Maximum Height: The horizontal distance to the maximum height for a projectile is half the range ( ). Since they are projected in opposite directions from the same point: - Body 1 travels horizontal distance to the right. - Body 2 travels horizontal distance to the left. Step 3: Calculate Separation: The total horizontal distance between them when both are at their respective maximum heights is: Step 4: Check Options: Option (D) is . Using : So, Option (D) simplifies to , which is the correct distance.
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PYQ 2025
medium
physicsID: ts-eamce
A particle is acted upon by a force of constant magnitude such that its velocity and acceleration are always perpendicular to each other, then its
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linear momentum is constant
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kinetic energy is constant
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velocity is constant
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acceleration is constant
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
We are given that force (and thus acceleration) is perpendicular to velocity.
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This means the force does no work on the particle. Step 2: Key Formula or Approach:
Work-Energy Theorem: Power .
If , then .
, where is kinetic energy. Step 3: Detailed Explanation:
Since , the rate of change of kinetic energy is zero.
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This implies the magnitude of velocity (speed) is constant, and hence kinetic energy is constant.
Velocity vector changes direction (uniform circular motion is an example), so velocity is not constant.
Acceleration direction changes (always towards center in UCM), so acceleration is not constant vector-wise (though magnitude might be).
Linear momentum changes direction, so it's not constant. Step 4: Final Answer:
The kinetic energy is constant.
20
PYQ 2025
medium
physicsID: ts-eamce
A man of mass 60 kg is standing in a lift moving up with a retardation of . The apparent weight of the man is
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756 N
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168 N
3
588 N
4
420 N
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The apparent weight is the normal reaction force . The lift is moving up but retarding (slowing down), which means the acceleration vector points downwards.
Acceleration (downwards). Step 2: Key Formula or Approach:
For a lift with downward acceleration :
(Note: "Moving up with retardation" is equivalent to downward acceleration). Step 3: Detailed Explanation:
Given:
Mass .
Gravity (standard assumption unless specified 10).
Acceleration .
Calculate :
Step 4: Final Answer: