TULIPS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Subject – Physics (Theory) (Code 042)

Half Yearly Exam (2023-24)
Class - XI

Time allowed : 3:00 hours Maximum Marks : 70

General Instructions :
(1) There are 33 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
(2) This question paper has five sections: Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D and
Section E.
(3) All the sections are compulsory.
(4) Section A contains 16 questions, 12 One mark questions/MCQ and 4 Assertion Reasoning
based of 1 mark each, Section B contains 5 questions of 2 marks each, Section C contains 7
questions of 3 marks each, Section D contains 2 case study based questions of 4 marks each and
Section E contains 3 long answer questions of 5 marks each.
(5) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in one question in
Section B, one question in Section C and all three questions in Section E. You have to attempt only
one of the choices in such questions.
(6) Use of calculators is not allowed.
(7) You may use the following values of physical constants where ever necessary.

SECTION A
One mark questions (1-16) 1*16 marks
Q1. With the usual notations, the following equation
S1 = u + (1/2) a (2t − 1) is
(a) only numerically correct (b) both numerically and dimensionally correct
(c) only dimensionally correct (d) neither numerically nor dimensionally correct
Q2. In a new system the unit of mass is α kg, unit of length is β m and unit of time is γ s. The value
of 1 J in this new system is
(a) γ2/ α β 2 (b) γα /β 2 (c) α β γ (d) α γ2/β 2
Q3. If a car covers 2/5th of the total distance with v1 speed and 3/5th distance with v2 , then
average speed is
(a) (v1 +v2)/2 (b) (1/2)√(v1v2)
(c)(v1v2)/(v1 + v2) (d) 5(v1v2) /(3v1 + 2v2)
Q4. Two balls A and B of same mass are thrown from the top of the building. A thrown upward
with velocity v and B, thrown downward with velocity v, then
(a) velocity A is more than B at the ground
(b) velocity of B is more than A at the ground
(c) both A and B strike the ground with same velocity
(d) none of these
Q5.The time taken by a block of wood (initially at rest) to side down a smooth inclined plane 9.8 m
long (angle of inclination is 30°) is
(a) 1/2s (b) 2 s (c) 4 s (d) 1 s
Q6.A body moves from point A to B under the action
of a force, varying in magnitude as shown in figure.
Obtain the work done. Force is expressed in newton
and displacement in meter.

Q7. A force F = 6 i + 2 j + 3k acts on a particle and produces a displacement of s= 2 i – xk . If the

work done is zero, the value of x is :
(a) 4 (c) -4 (b) -2 (d) 2
Q8. The graph of kinetic energy (K) of a body versus velocity (v) is represented as:

Q9.The force exerted by the lift on the foot of a person is more than his weight, the lift is:
(a) going up and slowing down (b) going up and speeding up
(c) going down and slowing down (d) going down and speeding up
Q10.The limiting friction depends on:
(a) nature of surfaces in contact (b) the area of surfaces in contact
(c) normal reaction between surfaces (d) foreign matter between surfaces
Q11.A particle of mass m is moving in a horizontal circle of radius R with uniform speed v. When
it moves from one point to a diametrically opposite point, its:
(a) momentum does not change (b) momentum changes by 2mv
(c) momentum changes by mv (d) kinetic energy changes by mv2
Q12. If the momentum is increased by 20% , then the KE increases by:
(a) 48% (b) 40 % (c) 44 % (d) 35 %
ASSERTION - REASON BASED QUESTIONS (13-16 )
For each question, two statements are given - one labeled Assertion (A) and the other labeled
Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) & (d) are given
below.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false and R is also true.
Q13. Assertion :A quick collision between two bodies is more violent than a slow collision even
when the initial and final velocities are identical.
Reason : The rate of change of momentum is greater in the first case.
Q14. Assertion :The average and instantaneous velocities have same value in a uniform motion.
Reason :In uniform motion, the velocity of an object increases uniformly.
Q15. Assertion :For one dimensional motion the angle between acceleration and velocity must be
zero.
Reason :One dimensional motion is always on a straight line.
Q16. Assertion :Two projectiles having same range must have the same time of flight.
Reason :Horizontal component of velocity is constant in projectile motion under gravity.

SECTION B

Two mark questions (17-21) 2*5 marks

Q17. State the number of significant figures in the following:
(i) 0.007 m2 (ii) 0.2370 g/cm3 (iii) 6.032 N/m2 (iv) 2.000 m
Q18.(a) Two billiard balls are rolling on a flat table. One has the velocity components vx = 1 m/s,
vy = √3 m/s and the other has components v'x = 2 m/s and v'y = 2 m/s.If both the balls start moving
from the same point, what is the angle between their paths ?
OR
(b) Figure (A) shows the velocity-time graph for the motion of a certain body. Determine the
nature of this motion. Find acceleration and write the variation of displacement with time.
(equation)

(A) (B) (C)

Q19. Consider the system shown in figure (B) The system is released from rest, find the
acceleration of the 1 kg and 2 kg blocks. (g = 10 m/s2)
Q20.A disc revolves with a speed of 100/3 revolution per minutes has a radius of 15 cm. Two coins
are placed at 4 cm and 14cm away from the center of the record. If the coefficient of friction
between the coins and the record is 0.15. Find the angular velocity and angular acceleration of the
coins.
Q21. Figure (C) shows a frictionless roller coaster of mass m tops the first hill with speed v0. How
much work does the gravitational force do on it from that point to (a) point A (b) point B (c) the
speed at point C.

SECTION – C
Three mark questions (22-28) 3*7 marks
Q22.The velocity (v) of water waves may depend upon their wavelength λ, the density of water ρ
and the acceleration due to gravity g. Find the relation between these quantities by method of
dimensional analysis.
Q23. The velocity of two different particles is given by
v1 = (-2 t-3 î – 10 t-2 ĵ + 8 t3 k) m/s , v2 = (8 t-3 î + 15 t-2 ĵ + 16 t3 k) m/s
where t is in seconds and the coefficients have the proper units for v to be in m/s. Find the relative
position r12 at time t=1s and its magnitude.
Q24.(a) The circular head of a screw gauge is divided into 200 divisions and move 1 mm ahead in
one revolution. Find the pitch and least count of the screw gauge. If the same instrument has a zero
error of –0.05 mm and the reading on the main scale in measuring diameter of a wire is 6 mm and
that on circular scale is 45, find the diameter of the wire.
OR
(b)While measuring the length of the rod by vernier calipers the reading on main scale is 6.4 cm
and the eighteenth division on vernier is in line with marking on main scale division. If the 20
divisions on the vernier calipers are equal to the 19 divisions on the main scale and zero error –0.04
cm, find the length of the rod.
Q25.(a)Two balls are thrown simultaneously, A vertically upwards with a speed of 20 m/s from the
ground, and B vertically downwards from height of 40 m with the same speed along the same line
of motion. At what point do the two balls collide ? Take g = 9.8 m/s2.
OR
(b)A rain drop of radius 2 mm falls from a height of 500 m above the ground. It falls with
decreasing acceleration due to viscous resistance of the air in opposite direction of motion, until
at half its original height, it attains its maximum (terminal) speed, and moves with uniform
speed thereafter. What is the work done by the resistive force in the entire journey if its speed
on reaching the ground is 10 m s–1 ?
Q26. Find the acceleration of the blocks in the following device from the data shown in figure (D).
Pulleys are massless and frictionless. Coefficient of limiting friction between mass and wedge is μ.

(D) (E) (F)

Q27. A block slides along a track from one level to a higher level by moving through an
intermediate valley as shown in figure (E). The track is frictionless until the block reaches the
higher level. There is a frictional force stops the block in a distance d. The block's initial speed v0
is 6.0 m/s; the height difference h is 1.1 m and the coefficient of kinetic friction μ is 0.60. Find d.
Q28.The rear side of a truck is open and a box of 40 kg mass is placed 5 m away from the open end
as shown in the figure. The coefficient of friction between the box and the surface is 0.15.
On a straight road, the truck starts from rest and accelerates with 2 m/s2. At what time from the
start does the box fall off the truck ? Ignore the size of the box.

SECTION D

Case Study Based Questions (29-30) 4*2 marks

Q29. A chain consisting of five links, each of mass 0.100 kg is lifted vertically with a constant
acceleration of 2.50 m/s2,as shown in figure (F). The chain is inextensible.(Take g = 10 m/s2 )
Answer the following questions:
1. Calculate the forces acting between adjacent links. (2)
2. Calculate the force F exerted on the top link by the person lifting the chain. (1)
3. Calculate the net force accelerating each link. (1)
Q30. When two bodies are in contact, each experiences a contact force by the other. The
component of the contact force parallel to the surfaces in contact, which opposes impending or
actual relative motion between the two bodies in contact is opposed by static friction. Kinetic
friction opposes actual relative motion between two bodies in contact.There is a yet another type of
friction which opposes rolling motion of one body over the surface of another body. It is called
rolling friction. We often regard friction as something undesirable. However in many practical
situations friction is critically needed.

Answer the following:

(i) What is the direction of friction?
(a) Friction always acts tangential to the surface in contact.
(b) Friction acts normal to the surface in contact.
(c) Direction depends upon weight of body which moves over surface of another body.
(d) None of these.
(ii) Which one of the statement is not correct about friction?
(a) friction is an self adjusting force.
(b) force of friction is independent of area of contact as long as normal reaction remains same.
(c) sliding friction is greater than static friction.
(d) limiting friction is the maximum static friction.
(iii) An automobile is moving on a horizontal road with a speed V. If the coefficient of friction
between the tyres and the road is μ. What is the shortest distance in which the automobile can be
stopped?
(iv) What will be the maximum acceleration of the train in which a box lying on the floor will
remain stationary? Given that the coefficient of friction between the box and trains floor is 0.15.
(g= 10m/s2).
(a) 2 m/s2 (b) 2.5 m/s2 (c) 1 m/s2 (d) 1.5 m/s2

SECTION E
Five Mark Questions (31-33) 5*3 marks
Q31.(a) A projectile with initial velocity u making an angle θ with the horizontal is thrown, draw a
well labeled figure and obtain the expression for
1. Time to reach 3/4 of the Range.
2. Maximum height reached by the projectile.
3. A cricket ball is thrown at a speed of 60 m/s in a direction 45° with the vertical (Y axis).
Calculate the time taken by the ball to return to the same level from where it was thrown.
OR
(b)A projectile with initial velocity u making an angle θ with the horizontal is thrown, use
appropriate figure and obtain the expression for
1. Horizontal distance covered by the projectile in 3/4 of Time of flight
2. Time to reach 3/4 of the Range.
3. A cricket ball is thrown at a speed of 80 m/s in a direction 30°with the horizontal.Calculate the
distance from the thrower to the point where the ball returns to the same level.
Q32.(a)A body falls from h height and returns back to initial position. Draw the graphs for the
motion of the body.
(1)displacement (s) – time (t) (2) distance (s) – time (t)
(3)velocity ( v ) – time (t) (4) acceleration ( a ) –time (t)

OR
(b) 1. If A⃗ = (3 î + 4 ĵ ) and B⃗ = (7 î + 24 ĵ ) . find a vector having the same magnitude as B⃗ and
parallel to A⃗.
2. If î and ĵ are unit vectors along x & y axis respectively then what is magnitude and direction of
( î + ĵ ) & (î - ĵ).
3. Find the components of vector A = (2 î + 3 ĵ ) along the directions of ( î + ĵ ).
4. Find the magnitude and direction of the resultant of A⃗ = ( î + ĵ ) & B⃗ = (î - ĵ).
(NOTE: Take tan-1(3/2) = 560 and cos(110 )=1)
Q33.(a) 1. Obtain the expression for velocity of a car’s Motion on a banked road such that it does
not slide on the road.
2. Find the safe turning velocity of the car for a circular turn with turning radius 5m, banked at 30 ϴ
to the horizontal on a rainy day. (Take μ≈0)
OR
(b)1. Derive the work-energy theorem for a body having mass m , moving with velocity u and a
constant acceleration a , after t time its velocity becomes v.
2. A ball of mass (m) 0.5 kg is attached to the end of a string having length (L) 0.5 m. The ball is
rotated on a horizontal circular path about vertical axis. The maximum tension that the string can
bear is 324 N. (i) Find The maximum possible value of angular velocity of ball (in radian/s).
(ii) If the circle is vertical then what would be the minimum velocity of the ball at the lowest point
to make a complete circle.