Physics · Science General
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
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potential energy
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kinetic energy
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relative velocity
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none of these
B
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Explanation
Kinetic energy is defined as the energy that an object possesses due to its motion. Potential energy is stored energy based on position, not motion.
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increases
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decreases
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remains constant
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may increase or decrease
A
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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.
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Conservation of energy
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Conservation of momentum
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Conservation of mass
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None of these
B
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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.
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moment of inertia
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law of conservation of the mass
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inertia of rest
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third law of motion
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none of these
C
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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.
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Displacement
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Motion
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Rotation
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Circular motion
C
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Explanation
the motion of a body around a fixed axis without changing position is called rotation.
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pulling
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that pulls
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to pull
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what pulls
B
Correct answer
Explanation
This is a cleft sentence structure used for emphasis: 'It is [subject] that [verb] [object]'. 'That pulls' correctly completes this construction.
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Same velocity
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Same momentum
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Same acceleration
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None of these
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This will raise centre of gravity of system and the boat will be rocked
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This will lower center of gravity and the boat will be rocked
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The effective weight of system increases
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Of surface tension effects
A
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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.
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Push, pull
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Pull, push
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Push, push
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Push is required to move the object forward and pull is required to move the cbject towards itself
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Centrifugal force
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Centripetal force
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gravitational force
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impulsive force
A
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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.
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weight
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Gravity
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Force
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Pressure
C
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Explanation
A body if at state of rest starts moving only when force is applied (first law of motion).
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Gravitational force
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Electric force
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Frictional force
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Muscular force
B
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Explanation
Rubbing gives rise to the generation of static electric charges hence electric force.
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Magnetic force
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Muscular Force
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Electrostatic Force
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Frictional Force
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Any force which involves the motion of our body is muscular force.
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Do not change
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Always increases
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Also changes
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Always decreases
C
Correct answer
Explanation
If the direction or the magnitude or both change, its effect will always change.
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Both magnitude and direction
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Only magnitude
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Only direction
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Neither magnitude nor direction
A
Correct answer
Explanation
A force is a vector quantity therefore it has both direction as well as magnitude.