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Newtonian Mechanics and Forces

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Newtonian mechanics studies the motion of objects and the physical laws governing them. This hub covers friction, gravitational force, inertia, and vector quantities. Mastering these fundamental physics concepts is essential for various government competitive exams.

Laws of motionFriction and inertiaVector and scalar quantitiesGravitational accelerationArchimedes principle

Newtonian Mechanics and Forces Questions

Multiple choice
  1. increases

  2. decreases

  3. remains constant

  4. may increase or decrease

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A Correct answer
Explanation

When a balloon bursts, the stored elastic potential energy converts to kinetic energy of the rubber fragments and air. The total kinetic energy increases as potential energy decreases, conserving total energy.

Multiple choice
  1. Conservation of energy

  2. Conservation of momentum

  3. Conservation of mass

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rockets operate based on Newton's third law of motion, which is a direct application of the law of conservation of momentum. Expelling gas at high speed in one direction creates an equal and opposite force that propels the rocket forward.

Multiple choice
  1. moment of inertia

  2. law of conservation of the mass

  3. inertia of rest

  4. third law of motion

  5. none of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

When a horse starts suddenly, the lower part of the rider's body moves with the horse, but the upper part remains at rest due to inertia of rest, causing the rider to fall backward.

Multiple choice
  1. This will raise centre of gravity of system and the boat will be rocked

  2. This will lower center of gravity and the boat will be rocked

  3. The effective weight of system increases

  4. Of surface tension effects

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Standing up raises the center of gravity of the passenger-boat system. A higher center of gravity makes the system less stable and more prone to tipping or rocking.

Multiple choice
  1. Centrifugal force

  2. Centripetal force

  3. gravitational force

  4. impulsive force

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Cream is separated from milk during churning due to centrifugal force, which pushes the denser components of the milk outward, allowing the lighter fat globules (cream) to collect in the center.

Multiple choice
  1. Both magnitude and direction

  2. Only magnitude

  3. Only direction

  4. Neither magnitude nor direction

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A Correct answer
Explanation

A force is a vector quantity therefore it has both direction as well as magnitude.