Practice Sheet (Physics)
Class XI
Q1. Show that the trajectory of projectile is parabola.
A = 3i^ + 4 ^j -7k^ and ⃗
Q2. Find dot product and cross product of vectors ⃗ B = 2i^ -3 ^j +5k^ .
Q3. The frequency (n) of a stretched wire depends on tension force (F), length (l) and mass per unit
length (m) .Using dimensional analysis prove that 𝜼 =
k
l √ F Where k is dimensionless constant.
m
Q4. Find acceleration ‘a’ of masses and tension T in string in the two diagrams given below.
(a) (b)
Q5. For elastic collision in one dimension share that velocity of approach is same as velocity of
separation.
Q6. In the following diagram, a bullet of mass m moving with speed v suffers perfectly elastic collision
with mass M as shown in diagram. Find maximum height upto which mass M rises after collision.
Q7.Three masses are arranged over the vertices of an equilateral triangle as shown in the figure above.
Find the center of mass of the system taking 1 kg mass as origin .
Q8.Define gravitational potential due to a point mass (m) at a distance r from it .Deduce an expression
Gm
for it as V = -
r
Q9. State Hooke’s law . Show that elastic potential energy per unit volume of a stretched wire is
1
u= stress x strain.
2
Q10. Write Kepler’s laws of planetary motion.
Q11. Differentiate between conservative and non conservative forces. Give an example of each.
Q12. Define orbital velocity and escape velocity. Show that ve = √ 2 v0
2S
Q13. Find an expression of pressure difference across a curved surface as P = .
R
Q14.State and prove Bernoulli’s theorem.
Q15. An explosive at rest explodes into three fragments of masses in the ratio 1:1:2.If the fragments of
equal masses fly away perpendicular to each other with speed of 200m/s, find the velocity of heavier
fragment.
Q16. State Stoke’s law. What is terminal velocity of the object ?Derive an expression for the terminal
2
2r ( ρ−σ ) g
velocity vT = ; where symbols have their usual meaning.
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Q17.(a) Write Newton’s formula for viscous force.
(b) State Principle of Continuity,
(c) Write Pascal’s law.
(d)State two methods to reduce friction.
(e)What is scope of Physics?
Q18.Derive an expression for centripetal acceleration in UCM ac = v 2 /r .
Q19.A force of 200 N is applied over bigger mass as shown . Find the contact force and acceleration of
the block, where M1 =15kg, M2 =5kg .
Q20.(a) Draw Stress –Strain curve.
(b) Write dimensional formula of volume flux(rate of flow of liquid).
(c) Plot graphically the variation of terminal velocity of a n object moving through a viscous medium
with time.
(d) Why is steel more elastic than rubber?
(e)Why are smaller drops of liquid spherical in shape whereas the bigger ones are flat?
Q21. What is Capillary action? Show that the height h upto which a liquid rises in a capillary tube is
2 S cos θ
given as h = .
rρg
Q22.In the non uniform circular motion , show that critical velocity at the bottom of the circle is
given by v = √ 5 gr .
Q23. (a) State Theorem of Perpendicular axes. Give an example to show its application.
(b) State Theorem of Parallel axes. Give an example to show its application.
Q24.State Law of conservation of Angular Momentum. Using this law show that if radius of earth is
reduced to half, duration of day will be 6hours, keeping the mass of earth constant.
Q25.A body is projected vertically upwards with a velocity of 5km/s. Find maximum height attained
by the body above earth’s surface. G = 9.8 m/s2 , Re = 6400 km
Q26. What is moment of force ? Derive an expression showing its relation with angular acceleration
of a rigid body , composed of ‘n’ particles.
Q27(a)Can center of mass of a body lie outside the body ? Give an example to support your answer.
(b)Does cross product follow Commutative law ?
¿¿ + ⃗
(c ) What is angle between ⃗ ¿¿ X ⃗
B ) and ⃗ B ).
(d ) State Triangle law of Vector Addition.
(e) State law of conservation of Linear momentum.
Q28. Show that the time period of revolution of earth satellite is
T=
√ 3 π where symbols have their usual meaning
Gρ
Q29. Derive an expression for acceleration due to gravity at a depth ‘d’ below the earth surface and
hence show that a person at the center of earth will be in state of weightlessness.
Q30. (a) Draw load – extension graph.
(b) Show graphically variation of friction force under the effect of increasing external force.
(c )Plot a graph to show variation of acceleration due to gravity with altitude.
(d )State Principle of Homogeneity of dimensions.
