Work, Energy and Power

ICSE Class 10 Physics · Selina Concise Physics · 142 solved questions

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11 Mark · Exercise 2(A) — Multiple Choice Type

For work done to be maximum, the angle between the force and displacement should be :

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0°

Reason — If the displacement is in the direction of force i.e., θ = 0°, then cos 0° = 1 and work done is maximum.

21 Mark · Exercise 2(A) — Multiple Choice Type

When a ball m is thrown upwards to a height h, the work done by the force of gravity is:

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-mgh

Reason — When a ball m is thrown upwards to a height h, the displacement h (upwards) is opposite to the direction of force of gravity mg (downwards), so the work done by the force of gravity mg in displacement h is W = -mgh i.e., negative.

31 Mark · Exercise 2(A) — Multiple Choice Type

Identify the incorrect statement :

No work is done by a force F on an object if :

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the force is always perpendicular to acceleration.

Reason — Work done by a force is given by,

Work done = F S Cos θ

So, no work is done when the force is perpendicular to the displacement of the point of application.

Let us check the given statements:

  1. If the object is stationary, there is no displacement of the object as a whole, so work done is taken as zero.
  2. If the point of application remains fixed, there is no displacement of that point, so no work is done.
  3. If force is always perpendicular to velocity, it is perpendicular to displacement, so no work is done.
  4. Force perpendicular to acceleration is not the condition for zero work. In fact, from Newton's second law, acceleration is generally in the direction of force.

Hence, incorrect statement is "the force is always perpendicular to acceleration".

41 Mark · Exercise 2(A) — Multiple Choice Type

A coolie A takes 1 minute to lift a load to the roof of a bus, whereas coolie B take 2 minutes to lift the same load to the roof of the same bus. The work done by B is:

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equal to work done by A

Reason — From formula: ${\text W} = \vec{\text F}.\vec{\text S}$

Given that the distance lifted and the force applied are the same for both coolies, as they are lifting the same load to the same height (the roof of the bus) hence, the work done by both coolies is the same.

The time taken to do the work doesn't affect the amount of work done.

51 Mark · Exercise 2(A) — Multiple Choice Type

The energy of electron is 2.5 eV. When expressed in Joule, it is

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4.0 x 10-19 J

Reason — Given, energy of electron = 2.5 eV

1 eV = 1.6 x 10-19 J

Hence,

2.5 eV = 2.5 x 1.6 x 10-19 = 4 x 10-19 J

61 Mark · Exercise 2(A) — Multiple Choice Type

A block of mass 20 kg is pulled up a slope as shown in the figure given below with a constant speed by applying a force of 200 N parallel to the slope from the initial position A to the final position B. Work done in moving the block from A to B is:

A block of mass 20 kg is pulled up a slope as shown in the figure given below with a constant speed by applying a force of 200 N parallel to the slope from the initial position A to the final position B. Work done in moving the block from A to B is. Work, Energy, Power Concise Physics Class 10 Solutions.
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600 J

Reason — Given,

Force = 200 N

Displacement = S = 3 m

As we know,

Work done = force × displacement in the direction of force

$$\begin{aligned}\text W = \text F \times \text S \\[1em] \text W = 200 \times 3 \\[1em] \text W = 600\ \text J\end{aligned}$$

Therefore, work done is 600J.

71 Mark · Exercise 2(A) — Multiple Choice Type

The graph given below shows a force-displacement graph. What is the total work done by force on the body in displacement from x = 0 to x = 6 m ?

The graph given below shows a force-displacement graph. What is the total work done by force on the body in displacement from x = 0 to x = 6 m. Work, Concise Physics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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40 J

Reason — The work done by a force can be determined from the area under the force–displacement graph.

  • From x = 0 m to x = 2 m, the graph forms a triangle rising from 0 to 10 N and its area is given by,
    Area = Work done = $\frac{1}{2}$ × 2 × 10 = 10 J.

  • From x = 2 m to x = 4 m, the force is constant at 10 N, forming a rectangle whose area is given by,
    Area = Work done = 2 × 10 = 20 J.

  • From x = 4 m to x = 6 m, the graph again forms a triangle decreasing from 10 N to 0 N and its area is given by,
    Area = Work done = $\frac{1}{2}$ × 2 × 10 = 10 J.

Adding these areas, the total work done is calculated :

Total work done = 10 + 20 + 10 = 40 J

Hence, 40 J is the total work done by the force on the body in displacement from x = 0 m to x = 6 m.

81 Mark · Exercise 2(A) — Multiple Choice Type

Assertion (A): When the displacement is normal to the direction of force, the work done is zero.

Reason (R): Work done depends on the angle between force and displacement.

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both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation

Assertion (A) is true.

As,

Work done (W) =$\vec{\text F}.\vec{\text d}$= Fdcosθ .............(i)

Where

F = magnitude of force

d = displacement

θ = angle between force and displacement

If displacement is normal (perpendicular) to the force, then 𝜃 = $90^o$

$\Rightarrow$ cos $90^o$ = 0 $\Rightarrow$ W = 0

Reason (R) is true.

From (i) it is clearly visible that work done depends upon angle between force vector and displacement vector.

Hence, R is the correct explanation of A.

91 Mark · Exercise 2(A) — Multiple Choice Type

Assertion (A): Work done by frictional force is negative.

Reason (R): This is because frictional force acts along the direction of motion.

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Assertion is true but reason is false

Explanation

Assertion (A) is true because friction acts opposite to the direction of displacement of the object. Since work depends on the angle between the force and the displacement and a force acting opposite to motion makes an angle of 180° which produces negative work.

Reason (R) is false because friction does not act along the direction of motion; it acts opposite to the direction of motion.

Hence, assertion is true but reason is false.

1Exercise 2(A) — Very Short Questions

A force F acts on a body and displaces it by a distance S in a direction at an angle θ with the direction of force.

(a) Write the expression for the work done by the force.

(b) What should be the angle between force and displacement so that the work done is (i) zero, (ii) maximum?

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(a) When force acts at an angle θ to the direction of displacement then work done is

W = F × S Cos θ

(b)

(i) For work done to be zero the angle between force and displacement should be equal to 90° as cos 90° = 0

Therefore, product will also be zero.

W = F × S Cos 90° = 0

(ii) For work done to be maximum the angle between force and displacement should be equal to 0° as cos 0° = 1

Therefore, product will also be maximum.

W = F × S Cos 0° = F × S

2Exercise 2(A) — Very Short Questions

A body is moved in a direction opposite to the direction of force acting on it. State whether the work is done by the force or work is done against the force.

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When a body is moved in a direction opposite to the direction of force then work is done against the force acting on the body.

When the displacement of the body due to application of force is in a direction opposite to the force then,

θ = 180°, and

cos 180° = -1

Therefore, Work done = (-) Force x displacement of the body.

3Exercise 2(A) — Very Short Questions

State whether work is done or not by writing yes or no, in the following cases?

(a) A man pushes a wall.

(b) A coolie stands with a box on his head for 15 min.

(c) A boy climbs up 20 stairs.

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(a) No, work is not done by the man.

(b) No, work is not done by the coolie.

(c) Yes, work is done by the boy in climbing up the 20 stairs.

Explanation

(a) Work is not done by the man as on pushing the wall, it doesn't move hence, there is no displacement of the wall. Work is defined as the product of force and displacement in the direction of the force. Since there is no displacement, no work is done.

(b) Standing with a box on the head doesn't involve any displacement in the direction of the force of gravity acting on the box. The coolie is not moving the box, nor is there any vertical displacement. Therefore, no work is said to be done.

(c) When the boy climbs stairs, he exerts a force to lift his body against gravity. As he climbs, there is a vertical displacement as he moves from one step to the next. Since there is both force and displacement in the direction of the force (upward against gravity), work is done in this scenario.

4Exercise 2(A) — Very Short Questions

Give an example when work done by the force of gravity acting on a body is zero even though the body gets displaced from its initial position.

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When a coolie carrying a load moves on a horizontal platform, the force of gravity acting on him is normal to the displacement of the load i.e. the angle between force and displacement of load is 90°.

Work done by Coolie = F × S cos 90° = F x S x 0 = 0.

Therefore, in this case work done by the force of gravity is zero even though the load gets displaced from its initial position.

5Exercise 2(A) — Very Short Questions

A boy of mass m climbs up a stairs of vertical height h.

(a) What is the work done by the boy against the force of gravity?

(b) What would have been the work done if he uses a lift in climbing the same vertical height?

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When a boy of mass m climb up stairs of vertical height h then

(a) Work done by the boy against the force of gravity is

W = FS = mgh

(b) The work done when the boy uses a lift in climbing the same vertical height

W = FS = mgh

6Exercise 2(A) — Very Short Questions

What physical quantity does the electron volt (eV) measure? How is it related to the S.I. unit of that quantity?

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The energy of atomic particles is measured in electron volt (eV)

    1 eV = charge on an electron × 1 volt
⇒ 1 eV = 1.6 x 10-19 coulomb x 1 volt
⇒ 1 eV = 1.6 x 10-19 J

7Exercise 2(A) — Very Short Questions

Complete the following sentences :

(a) 1 J = ............... calorie.

(b) 1 kWh = ............... J.

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(a) 1 J = 0.24 calorie.

(b) 1 kWh = 3.6 x 106 J.

8Exercise 2(A) — Very Short Questions

Name the physical quantity which is measured in calorie. How is it related to the S.I unit of that quantity?

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The physical quantity which is measured in calorie is heat energy.

1 calorie = 4.18 joule

9Exercise 2(A) — Very Short Questions

(a) Name the physical quantity measured in terms of horsepower.

(b) How is horsepower related to the S. I. unit of power?

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(a) Power is the physical quantity measured in terms of horsepower.

(b) The relation between horsepower and S.I. unit of power is 1 horsepower = 746 watt.

10Exercise 2(A) — Very Short Questions

Name the quantity which is measured in

(a) kWh

(b) kW

(c) Wh

(d) eV

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(a) Energy is measured in kWh

(b) Power is measured in kW

(c) Energy is measured in Wh

(d) Energy is measured in eV

11Exercise 2(A) — Very Short Questions

Is it possible that no transfer of energy takes place even when a force is applied to a body?

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Yes there are cases when we will see no transfer of energy even on application of force.

Example - When a body moves in circular motion then force acts normal to the displacement of the body then there is no transfer of energy and work done is zero.

1Exercise 2(A) — Short Questions

Define work. When is work said to be done by a force?

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The definition of work states that when force is applied on a body and the body moves then work is said to be done.

The condition for work done is displacement of the body when force is applied.

2Exercise 2(A) — Short Questions

How is the work done by a force measured when

(i) force is in the direction of displacement,

(ii) force is at an angle to the direction of displacement?

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(i) When force is in direction of displacement then work done is given as —

Work done = Force x displacement of the point of application of force in the direction of force.

When,

W = work done

F = force applied

S = displacement of the body then we get,

W = F × S

(ii) When force acts at an angle to the direction of displacement then work done is given as —

Work done = Force x component of displacement in the direction of force.

When,

W = work done

F = force applied

S = displacement of the body then we get,

W = F × S cos θ

3Exercise 2(A) — Short Questions

A body is acted upon by a force. State two conditions when the work done is zero.

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The two conditions for the work done to be zero are,

(i) When there is no displacement of the body on application of force i.e., S = 0 and

(ii) When displacement is normal to the direction of force i.e., θ = 90° as cos 90° = 0

4Exercise 2(A) — Short Questions

When a body moves in a circular path, how much work is done by the body? Give reason.

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When a body moves in a circular path, no work is said to be done by the body as the force is directed towards the centre of circular path (the body is acted upon by the centripetal force).

At all points the displacement is along the tangent to the circular path, (i.e normal to the direction of the force).

5Exercise 2(A) — Short Questions

A satellite revolves around the earth in a circular orbit. What is the work done by the force of gravity on the satellite? Give reason.

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When a satellite revolves around the earth in a circular orbit the work done is zero as force of gravity acting on satellite is perpendicular to its displacement.

6Exercise 2(A) — Short Questions

A coolie X carrying a load on his head climbs up a slope and another coolie Y carrying the identical load on his head move the same distance on a frictionless horizontal platform. Who does more work? Explain the reason.

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Work done is given by the formula:

W = F × S cos θ

Coolie Y is moving the load on a frictionless horizontal platform. The force acting on the load is the force of gravity. In case of Coolie Y as the platform is horizontal so the angle between force and displacement is 90°.

Work done by Coolie Y = F × S cos 90° = F x S x 0 = 0.

Therefore Coolie Y does zero work.

Coolie X is moving the load on a slope. Assuming the angle of slope as θ:

Work done by Coolie X = F × S cos θ

Therefore, work done by coolie X is more than coolie Y.

7Exercise 2(A) — Short Questions

The work done by a fielder when he takes a catch in a cricket match is negative. Explain.

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The work done by a fielder when he takes a catch is said to be negative as the force applied by him is in the direction opposite to the displacement of the ball.

9Exercise 2(A) — Short Questions

State and define the S.I. unit of work.

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The S.I unit of work is Joule.

1 joule of work is said to be done when a force of 1 newton displaces a body through a distance of 1 metre in its own direction.

10Exercise 2(A) — Short Questions

Express joule in terms of erg.

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1 joule = 1N × 1m

As we know, 1 N = 105 dyne and 1 m = 102 cm

Therefore,

    1 joule = 105 dyne x 102 cm
⇒ 1 joule = 107 dyne cm

So, 1 joule = 107 erg.

11Exercise 2(A) — Short Questions

Define the term energy and state its S.I unit.

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Energy is defined as the capacity to do work. The S.I unit of energy is Joule.

13Exercise 2(A) — Short Questions

Define the term power. State its S.I. unit.

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Power is defined as the rate of doing work. The S.I unit of power is watt (W)

14Exercise 2(A) — Short Questions

Differentiate between work and power.

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WorkPower
Work done is the product of force and displacement produced due to the applied force.Power is the rate of doing work.
Work done is independent of time.Power spent depends on the time in which work is done.
S.I unit of work is joule (J)S.I unit of power is watt (W)
15Exercise 2(A) — Short Questions

Differentiate between energy and power.

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EnergyPower
Energy is defined as the capacity of a body to do work.Power is the rate at which energy is supplied by a body.
Energy spent is independent of time.Power depends on the time in which energy is spent.
S.I unit of energy is joule (J).S.I unit of power is the watt (W).
16Exercise 2(A) — Short Questions

State and define the S.I unit of power.

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The S.I unit of power is watt (W).
The power spent is said to be 1 watt, if 1 joule of work is done in 1 second.

17Exercise 2(A) — Short Questions

Differentiate between watt and watt-hour.

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The unit of power is watt (W) while the unit of work is watt-hour (Wh), since power × time = work or energy.

1Exercise 2(A) — Long Questions

State the condition when the work done by a force is (a) positive, (b) negative. Explain with the help of examples.

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(a) When the displacement of the body is in the direction of force then the work done is said to be positive.

Therefore, W = F × S

Example - When a child pushes a toy table then the force applied by the child and the displacement of the table are in the same direction. So, work done is said to be positive.

(b) When the displacement of the body is in opposite direction to the force applied then the work done is negative.

Therefore, W = – F × S

Example - When a ball is thrown upwards with a force, the balls moves to a height (h).

However, the displacement is opposite to the direction of force of gravity.

W = -mgh

2Exercise 2(A) — Long Questions

A body of mass m falls through a height h. Obtain an expression for the work done by the force of gravity.

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When body of mass m falls through a height (h) either vertically or on an inclined plane work is said to be done.

We know, work done is

W = F x S

However, the force of gravity on the body is F = mg acting vertically downwards and the vertical displacement in the direction of force is S = h.

Applying the values of F and S we get,

Work done by the force of gravity is

W = F x S
= m x g x h

3Exercise 2(A) — Long Questions

State two factors on which power spent by a source depends. Explain your answer with examples.

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The two factors on which the power spent by a source depends are :

  1. The amount of work done by the source
  2. The time taken by the source to do the said work.

For example:

Let us suppose a man X takes 5 minute to lift a load to the roof of a house and a man Y takes 10 minutes to lift the same load to the roof of the same house.

The work done by both the persons remain the same, but the power spent by the man X is twice the power spent by the man Y because man X does the work faster than man Y.

1Exercise 2(A) — Numericals

A body, when acted upon by a force of 20 kgf, gets displaced by 1 m. Calculate the work done by the force, when the displacement is

(i) in the direction of force,

(ii) at an angle of 60° with the force, and

(iii) normal to the force. (g = 10 N kg-1)

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Given,

Force = 20 kgf and g = 10 N per kg

So,

Force = 20 x 10 = 200 N

Displacement = S = 1 m

As we know,

Work done = force × displacement in the direction of force

(i) When displacement is in the direction of force

$$\begin{aligned}\text W = \text F \times \text S \\[1em] \text W = 200 \times 1 \\[1em] \text W = 200\ \text J \\[1em]\end{aligned}$$

Therefore, work done is 200 J.

(ii) When displacement is at an angle of 60° with the force

$$\begin{aligned}\text W = \text F \times \text S \space \text {cos} \space \theta \\[1em] \text W = 200 \times 1 \space \text {cos} \space 60^{\circ} \\[1em] \text W = 200 \times 1 \times 0.5 \\[1em] \text W = 100\ \text J\end{aligned}$$

Therefore, work done is 100 J.

(iii) When displacement is normal to the force

$$\begin{aligned}\text W = \text F \times \text S \space \text {cos} \space \theta \\[0.5em] \text W = 200 \times 1 \space \text{cos} \space 90 ^{\circ}\\[0.5em] \text W = 200 \times 1 \times 0 \\[0.5em] \text W = 0\ \text J\end{aligned}$$

Therefore, work done is 0 J.

2Exercise 2(A) — Numericals

A boy of mass 40 kg climbs up the stairs and reaches the roof at a height 8 m in 5 s. Calculate:

(i) the force of gravity acting on the boy,

(ii) the work done by him against the force of gravity,

(iii) the power spent by the boy.

(Take g = 10 m s-2)

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Given,

  • m = 40 kg
  • h = 8 m
  • t = 5 s

(i) Force of gravity acting on the boy

$$\begin{aligned}\text F = \text {mg} \\[1em] \text F = 40 \times 10 = 400\ \text N\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the force of gravity acting on the boy is 400 N.

(ii) Work done against gravity

$$\begin{aligned}\text W = \text F \times \text S \\[1em] \text W = 400 \times 8 = 3200\ \text J\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the work done by the boy against the force of gravity is 3200 J.

(iii)

$$\begin{aligned}\text {Power spent} = \frac{\text{Work done}}{\text{Time taken}} \\[1em] = \frac{3200}{5} \\[1em] = 640\ \text W\end{aligned}$$

3Exercise 2(A) — Numericals

A man spends 7.4 kJ energy in displacing a body by 74 m in the direction in which he applies force, in 2.5 s.

Calculate:

(i) the force applied, and

(ii) the power spent (in H.P) by the man.

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Given,

  • Work done = 7.4 kJ
  • S = 74 m
  • t = 2.5 s

(i) W = F x S

$$\begin{aligned}\text{Force} = \frac{\text{Work done}}{\text{Distance}} \\[1em] = \frac{7.4 \times 10^3}{74} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text F = 100\ \text N\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the force applied is 100 N.

(ii)

$$\begin{aligned}\text{Power spent} = \frac{\text{Work done}}{\text{Time taken}} \\[1em] P = \frac{7.4 \times 10^3}{2.5} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text P = 2960\ \text W\end{aligned}$$

We know,

$$\begin{aligned}\text{1 H.P} = \text{746 W} \\[1em] \text{1 W}= \frac{1}{746} \text{ H.P} \\[1em] \therefore \text {2960 W} = \frac {2960}{746} \text{ H.P} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text {2960 W} = \text{3.97 H.P}\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the power spent by the man is 3.97 H.P.

4Exercise 2(A) — Numericals

A weight lifter lifted a load of 200 kgf to a height of 2.5 m in 5 s.

Calculate:

(i) the work done, and

(ii) the power developed by him.

Take g = 10 N kg-1

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Given,

  • Mass = 200 kgf
  • Height = 2.5 m
  • Time = 5 s

Force = mg = 200 x 10 = 2000 N

(i) Work done = F x h

$\text W = 2000 \times 2.5 = 5000\ \text J$

Therefore, work done is 5000 J.

(ii)

$$\begin{aligned}\text{Power developed} = \frac{\text{Work done}}{\text{Time}} \\[0.5em] \text P = \frac{5000}{5} = 1000\ \text W\end{aligned}$$

Therefore, power developed by the boy 1000 W.

5Exercise 2(A) — Numericals

An electric heater of power 3 kW is used for 10 h. How much energy does it consume?

Express your answer in

(i) kWh,

(ii) joule.

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Given,

  • Power of the electric heater = 3 kW
  • Time for which the electric heater is used = 10 hours

We know,

Energy consumed = power × time

(i) Energy consumed in kWh

$$\begin{aligned}\text{Energy} = 3 \times 10 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{Energy} = 30 \text { kWh}\end{aligned}$$

So, energy consumed is 30 kWh.

(ii) Energy consumed in joule.

$$\begin{aligned}1 \text { kWh} = 3.6 \times 10^6\ \text J \\[1em] 30 \text { kWh} = 30 \times 3.6 \times 10^6 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 30 \text { kWh} = 1.08 \times 10^8\ \text J\end{aligned}$$

So, energy consumed is 1.08 x 108 J.

6Exercise 2(A) — Numericals

A pump is used to lift 600 kg of water from a depth of 75 m in 10 s.

Calculate:

(a) the work done by the pump,

(b) the power at which the pump works, and

(c) the power rating of the pump if its efficiency is 40 %. (Take g = 10 m s-2).

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Given,

  • Mass of water = 600 kg
  • Height to which the water has to be raised = 75 m
  • Time = 10 s

(a) Work done by the pump = mgh

Substituting the values we get,

$$\begin{aligned}\text W = 600 \times 10 \times 75 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text W = 4.5 \times 10^5\ \text J\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the work done by the pump is 4.5 x 105 J.

(b) $\text{Power of the pump} = \frac{\text{Work done}}{\text{Time taken}}$

$\phantom{(b)\space}\Rightarrow\text{Power} = \frac{\text{mgh}}{\text{t}}$

Substituting the values we get,

$$\begin{aligned}\text{Power} = \frac{600 \times 10 \times 75 }{10} = 45000 \text{ W}\\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{Power} = 45 \text{ kW} \\[1em]\end{aligned}$$

(c) $\text{Efficiency} = \frac{\text{useful power}}{\text{power input}}$

Given,

Efficiency = 40 %

$$\begin{aligned}0.4 = \frac{45}{\text{input power}} \\[0.5em] \text{input power} = \frac{45 \times 10^3}{0.4} \\[0.5em] = 112.5 \times 10^3 \text{ W} \\[0.5em] = 112.5 \text{ kW}\end{aligned}$$

∴ Power rating of pump = 112.5 kW.

7Exercise 2(A) — Numericals

An ox can apply a maximum force of 1000 N. It is taking part in a cart race and is able to pull the cart at a constant speed of 30 m s-1 while making its best effort. Calculate the power developed by the ox.

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Given,

  • Force = 1000 N
  • Velocity = 30 m/s

Power = force × velocity

= 1000 x 30 = 30,000 W

Therefore, power developed by the ox is 30 kW

8Exercise 2(A) — Numericals

The power of a motor is 40 kW. At what speed can the motor raise a load of 20,000 N?

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Given,

  • Power = 40 kW
  • Force = 20,000 N

Power = force × velocity

Hence,

$$\begin{aligned}\text{Velocity} = \frac{\text{power}}{\text{force}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{Velocity} = \frac {40,000}{20,000} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{Velocity} = 2 \text { m s}^{-1}\end{aligned}$$

9Exercise 2(A) — Numericals

Rajan exerts a force of 150 N in pulling a cart at a constant speed of 10 m s-1. Calculate the power exerted.

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Power exerted by Rajan = force x velocity

Power = 150 x 10 = 1500 W

10Exercise 2(A) — Numericals

A boy weighing 350 N climbs up 30 steps, each 20 cm high in 1 minute.

Calculate:

(i) the work done, and

(ii) the power spent.

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We know,
work done = Force × distance moved in direction of force
i.e. W = F × S

Given,

Force = 350 N

Distance covered in 30 steps (S)

S = 30 x 20 cm = 600cm
⇒ S = 6m

Substituting the values of F and S

$$\begin{aligned}\text W = 350 \times 6 \\[1em] = 2100\ \text J\end{aligned}$$

∴ Work done by boy is 2100 J

(ii)

$$\begin{aligned}\text{Power developed} = \frac{\text{Work done}}{\text{Time taken}} \\[1em] = \frac{2100}{60} \\[1em] = 35\ \text W\end{aligned}$$

∴ Power spent by boy is 35 W

11Exercise 2(A) — Numericals

It takes 20 s for a person A of mass 50 kg to climb up the stairs, while another person B of same mass does the same in 15 s.

Compare the

(i) work done, and

(ii) power developed by the persons A and B.

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(i) We know that work done is a product of force and displacement and is independent of time. Hence both persons A and B will do the same amount of work.

Therefore, ratio of work done by A and B = 1:1

(ii) The power developed by the persons A and B :

We know that Power = work done / time

Work done is same by A and B

Time A took = 20 s

Time B took = 15 s

Therefore, more power is spent by B as B does the work at a faster rate.

Substituting the values in formula we get :

Power = 1 / time

$$\begin{aligned}{\text{Power spent by A}} : {\text{Power spent by B}} = \frac{15}{20} \\[1em] \Rightarrow {\text {Power spent by A}} : {\text {Power spent by B}} = 3 : 4\end{aligned}$$

12Exercise 2(A) — Numericals

A boy weighing 40 kgf climbs up a stair of 30 steps, each 20 cm high in 4 minutes and a girl weighing 30 kgf does the same in 3 minutes.

Compare :

(i) the work done by them, and

(ii) the power developed by them.

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(i) We know that work done is a product of force and displacement

W = F x S = mgh

Given,

  • m1 = 40 kgf
  • m2 = 30 kgf
  • t1 = 4 min = 4 x 60 = 240 sec
  • t2 = 3 min = 3 x 60 = 180 sec
  • h1 = h2 = 30 x 20 = 600 cm = 6 m

$$\begin{aligned}\frac{\text {Work done by boy}}{\text {Work done by girl}} = \frac{\text m_1\text {gh}_1}{\text m_2\text {gh}_2} \\[0.5em] = \frac{\text m_1}{\text m_2} = \frac{40}{30} \\[0.5em] = \frac{4}{3} \\[0.5em]\end{aligned}$$

Therefore, work done by boy : work done by girl = 4 : 3.

(ii) The power developed —

We know that,

$$\begin{aligned}\text{Power} = \frac{\text{Work done}}{\text{Time}} \\[1em] \frac{\text{Power developed by boy}}{\text{Power developed by girl}} \\[1em] = \frac{\frac{\text{work done by boy}}{\text{time taken by boy}}}{\frac{\text{work done by girl}}{\text{time taken by girl}}} \\[1em] = \frac{\frac{40 \times 10 \times 6}{240}}{\frac{30 \times 10 \times 6}{180}} \\[1em] = \frac{\frac{2400}{240}}{\frac{1800}{180}} \\[1em] = \frac{10}{10} \\[1em] = \frac{1}{1}\end{aligned}$$

Therefore, Power developed by boy : Power developed by girl = 1:1

13Exercise 2(A) — Numericals

A man raises a box of mass 50 kg to a height of 2 m in 20 s, while another man raises the same box to the same height in 50 s.

(a) Compare : (i) the work done, and (ii) the power developed by them.

(b) Calculate : (i) the work done, and (ii) the power developed by each man.

Take g = 10 N kg-1.

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(a)

(i) Work done = force x displacement

Hence, work done is same for both men as both carry 50 kg weight to a height of 2m.

Therefore, Work done by first man : Work done by second man = 1 : 1

(ii)

Let the work done by both men be W.

$$\begin{aligned}\text{Power} = \frac{\text{Work done}}{\text{Time}} \\[1em] \frac{\text{Power developed by Man A}}{\text{Power developed by Man B}} \\[1em] = \frac{\frac{\text{Work done by Man A}}{\text{Time taken by Man A}}}{\frac{\text{Work done by Man B}}{\text{Time taken by Man B}}} \\[1em] = \frac{\frac{\text W}{20}}{\frac{\text W}{50}} \\[1em] = \frac{5}{2}\end{aligned}$$

Therefore, Power developed by Man A : Power developed by Man B = 5 : 2

(b)

(i) As we know,

W = F x S = mgh

$$\begin{aligned}\text W = 50 \times 10 \times 2 = 1000\ \text J \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text W = 1000\ \text J\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the work done by each man is 1000 joules.

(ii) Power developed by Man A

$$\begin{aligned}\text P = \frac{1000}{20} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text P = 50\ \text W\end{aligned}$$

Power developed by Man B

$$\begin{aligned}\text P = \frac{1000}{50} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text P = 20\ \text W\end{aligned}$$

Hence, power developed by Man A is 50 W and power developed by Man B is 20 W.

14Exercise 2(A) — Numericals

A boy takes 3 minutes to lift a 20 litre water bucket from a 20 m deep well, while his father does it in 2 minutes.

(a) Compare:

(i) the work, and (ii) power developed by them.

(b) How much work each does?

Take density of water = 103kg m -3 and g = 9.8 N kg-1.

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(a)

(i) Work done = force x displacement

Work done is same for boy and father as both lift 20 litre water from 20 m deep well.

Work done by boy : Work done by father = 1 : 1

(ii) Comparing Power developed:

$$\begin{aligned}\text{Power} = \frac{\text{Work done}}{\text{Time}} \\[1em] {\text {Power of boy}} : {\text {Power of father }} = \frac{\frac{\text W}{3}}{\frac{\text W}{2}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow {\text {Power developed by boy}} : {\text {Power developed by father}} = \frac{2}{3}\end{aligned}$$

Power developed by boy : Power developed by father = 2:3

(b) Work done = mgh

Given,

  • Density of water = 103 kg m-3

To convert, density of water to mass per litre

We know,

1 litre = 1000 cm3
and
1 m3 = 106 cm3

So,

$$\begin{aligned}10^3\text{ kgm}^{-3} = \frac{1000\text{ kg}}{1\text{ m}^3} \\[1em] = \frac{1000\text{ kg}}{10^6 \text{ cm}^3} \\[1em] = \frac{1\text{ kg}}{1000\text{ cm}^3} \\[1em] = \frac{1\text{ kg}}{1 \text{ litre}}\end{aligned}$$

Hence,

20 L of water = 20 Kg by mass

height = 20 m

Now, substituting the values in the formula for work done we get

W = 20 x 9.8 x 20 = 3.92 kJ

15Exercise 2(A) — Numericals

A body of mass 5 kg moves along a straight line under the action of a variable force. From x = 0 to x = 4 m, the force acts in the direction of displacement and increases linearly from 0 N to 20 N. From x = 4 m to x = 6 m, the motion of the body reverses while the force acts in forward direction. From x = 6 m to x = 10 m, the force becomes negative acting opposite to the original direction of motion. Calculate the net work done by the force on the body.

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Work done by a variable force equals the area under the force–displacement (F–x) graph and its sign depends on the direction of displacement relative to the force.

From x = 0 m to x = 4 m:

The force increases linearly from 0 N to 20 N in the direction of displacement so, the graph forms a triangle and the work done is given by,

Area of the triangle formed = Work done = $\frac{1}{2}$ × 4 × 20
= +40 J [∵ Force acts along the direction of displacement]

From x = 4 m to x = 6 m:

The motion of the body reverses while the force still acts forward. Since displacement is opposite to the force, the work done is negative. Assuming the force remains 20 N, the area formed is a rectangle and the work done is given by,

Area of the rectangle formed = Work done = -20 × 2 = -40 J,

From x = 6 m to x = 10 m

The force becomes negative (opposite to the original direction) and since the displacement is also reversed so both force and displacement are in the same direction and the work done again becomes positive. The graph forms a rectangle and the work done is given by.

Area of the rectangle formed = Work done = 4 × 20 = 80 J

Net work done by the force = 40 + (-40) + 80 = 120 - 40 = 80 J

Hence, the net work done by the force on the body is 80 J.

11 Mark · Exercise 2(B) — Multiple Choice Type

According to the work energy theorem, the increase in the kinetic energy of a moving body is equal to ............... by a force acting in the direction of the moving body.

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work done

Reason — According to the work energy theorem, the increase in the kinetic energy of a moving body is equal to work done by a force acting in the direction of the moving body.

21 Mark · Exercise 2(B) — Multiple Choice Type

A wire clamped at both ends is struck in the middle. It will possess :

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vibrational kinetic energy 

Reason — When a wire clamped at both ends is struck in the middle, it will vibrate back and forth. This motion results in vibrational kinetic energy, as the wire undergoes oscillations about its equilibrium position.

31 Mark · Exercise 2(B) — Multiple Choice Type

The velocity of a moving cart is reduced to $\frac{1}{3}$rd of the initial velocity. Its kinetic energy is reduced by :

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$\frac{1}{9}$

Reason — Let initial velocity be v.

Kinetic Energy at v = $\frac{1}{2}$ x m x v2 = $\frac{\text{mv}^2}{2}$

Kinetic Energy at $\frac{\text{v}}{3}$ = $\frac{1}{2}$ x m x $(\frac{\text{v}}{3})^2$ = $\frac{1}{9}\Big(\frac{\text{mv}^2}{2}\Big)$

Hence, the kinetic energy is reduced by $\frac{\bold 1}{\bold 9}$.

41 Mark · Exercise 2(B) — Multiple Choice Type

A body of mass 10 kg is moving with a velocity of 20 m/s. The mass of the body is doubled and velocity is halved. Its initial kinetic energy is:

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2000 J

Reason — Given,

  • Initial velocity = 20 m/s.
  • Mass = 10 kg

Kinetic Energy = $\frac{\text{mv}^2}{2}$

Substituting we get,

Kinetic Energy = $\frac{\text{10 x (20) }^2}{2}$ = $\frac{\text{10 x 400}}{2}$ = 2000 J

51 Mark · Exercise 2(B) — Multiple Choice Type

On doubling the velocity of a moving body, the quantity which gets double is:

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momentum

Reason — The momentum of an object is given by the product of its mass (m) and velocity (v) represented by :

p = mv

If the velocity is doubled, then the new momentum (p') becomes:

p' = m x 2v = 2(mv) = 2p

So, the momentum gets doubled when the velocity is doubled.

61 Mark · Exercise 2(B) — Multiple Choice Type

In a photoelectric cell, the change in energy is from:

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light energy to electrical energy

Reason — A photoelectric cell, also known as solar cell, converts light energy (photons) into electrical energy (electrons). When light strikes the surface of the cell, it excites electrons, causing them to be ejected from the material (the photoelectric effect). These ejected electrons can then be collected and used as electric current.

71 Mark · Exercise 2(B) — Multiple Choice Type

In a petrol vehicle while in motion, the change in energy is from

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chemical energy to kinetic energy

Reason — In a petrol vehicle, the chemical energy stored in the fuel (petrol) is converted into kinetic energy as the vehicle moves. This conversion of chemical energy into kinetic energy occurs through the process of combustion within the engine, where the chemical bonds in the fuel are broken, releasing energy that propels the vehicle forward.

81 Mark · Exercise 2(B) — Multiple Choice Type

In nuclear fission:

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nuclear energy changes to electrical energy

Reason — Nuclear fission is a nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts, releasing a significant amount of energy. This energy is in the form of nuclear energy and is used for constructive purposes to produce electrical energy.

91 Mark · Exercise 2(B) — Multiple Choice Type

Force F applied on a body moves it through a distance S along F. The energy spent is :

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F x S

Reason — When a force moves a body through a displacement in the same direction as the force, the energy spent by the force equals the work done.

Work done is defined as the product of the force and the displacement in the direction of the force. Therefore, if a force F moves a body through a distance S along its direction, the work done (and hence the energy spent) is given by,

W = F × S

101 Mark · Exercise 2(B) — Multiple Choice Type

In which case will the potential energy decrease ?

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A bus descending down a steep hill

Reason — Potential energy decreases when the height of a body decreases.

So,

  • Compressing or stretching a spring increases elastic potential energy, and
  • Moving a body against gravity increases gravitational potential energy.
  • When a bus descends a hill, its height decreases, so its potential energy decreases.
111 Mark · Exercise 2(B) — Multiple Choice Type

A light and a heavy body have equal K.E. Which body will have a greater momentum?

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heavy

Reason — Kinetic energy is given by K = $\frac{1}{2}$mv2 and momentum by p = mv. For the same kinetic energy, momentum can be written as p = $\sqrt {2\text {mK}}$ and since momentum depends on the square root of mass, the body with the greater mass will have greater momentum when kinetic energies are equal.

Hence, heavy body will have a greater momentum.

121 Mark · Exercise 2(B) — Multiple Choice Type

Assertion (A): If momentum of a body increases by 50 %, its kinetic energy will increase by 125 %.

Reason (R): Kinetic energy is proportional to the square of velocity.

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both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation

Assertion (A) is true. When the momentum of a body increases by 50%, its kinetic energy will increase by 125%.

Let initial momentum be p and kinetic energy be K

If p increases by 50%, the new momentum p' = p + $\frac{\text p}{2}$ = $\frac{3\text p}{2}$

Relation between kinetic energy and momentum is given by; K = $\frac{\text p^2}{2m}$

So, $\frac{\text K'}{\text K}$ = $\frac{\frac{\text p'^2}{2\text m}}{\frac{\text p^2}{2\text m}}$ = $\frac{\text p'^2}{\text p^2}$ = $\frac{\Big(\frac{3\text p}{2}\Big)^2}{\frac{\text p^2}{1}}$ = $\frac{9}{4}$

So,

Percentage increase in kinetic energy = $\frac{\text K'- \text K}{\text K}$ x 100

= $\frac{ \frac{9\text K}{4} - \text K}{\text K}$ x 100 %

= $\frac{ \frac{9\text K - 4\text K}{4}}{\text K}$ x 100 %

= $\frac{ \frac{5\text K}{4}}{\text K}$ x 100 %

= $\frac{5}{4}$ x 100 = 125 %

Hence, kinetic energy will increase by 125 %.

Reason (R) is true. Kinetic energy is proportional to the square of velocity, according to the formula: KE = $\frac{1}{2}$mv2.

Hence, both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

131 Mark · Exercise 2(B) — Multiple Choice Type

Assertion (A): A spring has potential energy in both cases whether it is compressed or stretched.

Reason (R): This is because work is done on the spring against the restoring force.

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both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation

Assertion (A) is true because when a spring is either compressed or stretched from its natural length, energy is stored in it as elastic potential energy due to the change in its shape.

Reason (R) is true because to compress or stretch a spring, an external force must do work against the restoring force of the spring and this work gets stored in the spring as potential energy.

The reason justifies the assertion because when a spring is compressed or stretched, work is done against its restoring force which gets stored in the spring as elastic potential energy, so the spring has potential energy in both cases.

Hence, both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

1Exercise 2(B) — Very Short Questions

What are the two forms of mechanical energy?

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The two forms of mechanical energy are

  1. Kinetic energy
  2. Potential energy
2Exercise 2(B) — Very Short Questions

Name the form of energy which a wound-up watch spring possesses.

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Wound up watch spring possesses an elastic potential energy.

3Exercise 2(B) — Very Short Questions

Name the type of energy (kinetic energy K or potential energy U) possessed in the following cases:

(a) A moving cricket ball

(b) A compressed spring

(c) A moving bus

(d) A stretched wire

(e) An arrow shot out of a bow.

(f) A piece of stone placed on the roof.

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(a) A moving cricket ball posses Kinetic energy — K.

(b) A compressed spring posses Potential energy — U.

(c) A moving bus posses Kinetic energy — K.

(d) A stretched wire posses Potential energy — U.

(e) An arrow shot out of a bow posses Kinetic energy — K.

(f) A piece of stone placed on the roof posses Potential energy — U.

4Exercise 2(B) — Very Short Questions

(a) A body of mass m is moving with a velocity v. Write the expression for its kinetic energy.

(b) Show that the quantity 2K/v2 has the unit of mass, where K is the kinetic energy of the body.

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(a) The expression for a body of mass m moving with a velocity v is given by

$$\begin{aligned}{\text {Kinetic energy} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text m \times \text {velocity}^2} \\[1em] {\text {Kinetic energy} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text m \times \text v^2}\end{aligned}$$

(b) 2K/v2 = Joules/(ms-1)2 = kg

So, Kg is the unit of mass.

5Exercise 2(B) — Very Short Questions

Two bodies A and B of masses m and M (M ≫ m) have same kinetic energy. Which body will have more momentum?

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Kinetic energy and momentum are related as

$\text p = \sqrt{2\text {mk}}$

Since,

the kinetic energy of both bodies are same, momentum is directly proportional to the square root of mass.

As we can see that mass of body B is greater than that a body A.

Therefore, body B will have more momentum than body A.

6Exercise 2(B) — Very Short Questions

Complete the following sentences

(a) The kinetic energy of a body is the energy by virtue of its ...............

(b) The potential energy of a body is the energy by virtue of its ...............

(c) The conversion of part of energy into an undesirable form is called ...............

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(a) The kinetic energy of a body is the energy by virtue of its motion.

(b) The potential energy of a body is the energy by virtue of its position.

(c) The conversion of part of energy into an undesirable form is called degradation of energy.

7Exercise 2(B) — Very Short Questions

Energy can exist in several forms and may change from one form to another. For each of the following, state the energy changes that occur in:

(a) the unwinding of a watch spring

(b) a loaded truck when started and set in motion

(c) a car going uphill

(d) photosynthesis in green leaves

(e) charging of a battery

(f) respiration

(g) burning of a match stick

(h) explosion of crackers

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(a) Potential energy of a watch spring converts into kinetic energy

(b) Chemical energy of diesel or petrol converts into mechanical energy

(c) Kinetic energy converts into potential energy

(d) Light energy converts into chemical energy

(e) Electrical energy converts into chemical energy

(f) Chemical energy converts into heat energy

(g) Chemical energy converts into heat and light energy

(h) Chemical energy converts into heat, light and sound energy

8Exercise 2(B) — Very Short Questions

State the energy changes in the following cases while in use:

(a) Loudspeaker

(b) A steam engine

(c) Microphone

(d) Washing machine

(e) A glowing electric bulb

(f) Burning coal

(g) A solar cell

(h) Bio-gas burner

(i) An electric cell in a circuit

(j) A petrol engine of a running car

(k) An electric iron

(l) A ceiling fan

(m) An electromagnet.

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(a) Electrical energy changes into sound energy

(b) Heat energy changes into mechanical energy

(c) Sound energy changes into electrical energy

(d) Electrical energy changes into mechanical energy

(e) Electrical energy changes into light energy

(f) Chemical energy changes into heat energy

(g) Light energy changes into electrical energy

(h) Chemical energy changes into heat energy

(i) Chemical energy changes into electrical energy

(j) Chemical energy changes into mechanical energy

(k) Electrical energy changes into heat energy

(l) Electrical energy changes into mechanical energy

(m) Electrical energy changes into magnetic energy

9Exercise 2(B) — Very Short Questions

Name the process used for producing electricity from nuclear energy.

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Nuclear fission is the process used for producing electricity from nuclear energy.

10Exercise 2(B) — Very Short Questions

Is it practically possible to convert a form of energy completely into the other useful form? Explain your answer.

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It is not possible to completely convert one form of energy into other as a part of the energy is dissipated in the form of heat which is lost to the surroundings.

1Exercise 2(B) — Short Questions

Define the term potential energy of a body. Name its two forms and give one example of each.

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The energy possessed by a body at rest due to its position or size and shape is called the potential energy.

Different forms of potential energy are as follows:

(i) Gravitational potential energy — It is the energy possessed by a body due to the force of attraction of the earth.

Example — A stone at a height has gravitational potential energy.

(ii) Elastic potential energy — It is the energy possessed by a body due to the deformed state because of change in its shape and size.

Example — When a spring is compressed it has elastic potential energy.

2Exercise 2(B) — Short Questions

Name the form of energy which a body may possess even when it is not in motion. Give an example to support your answer.

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A body possesses potential energy even when it is not in motion.

For example — a stone raised at a height has gravitational potential energy.

3Exercise 2(B) — Short Questions

What do you understand by the kinetic energy of a body?

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Kinetic Energy of a body is the energy possessed by a body in motion.

4Exercise 2(B) — Short Questions

State the work–energy theorem.

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According to the work theorem,

The work done by a force in the same direction on a moving body is equal to the increase in its kinetic energy.

5Exercise 2(B) — Short Questions

A body of mass m is moving with a uniform velocity u. A force is applied on the body due to which its velocity increases from u to v. How much work is being done by the force?

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Given,

  • Mass = m
  • Velocity changes from u to v

Work done by the force = force × displacement

From equation of motion we know,

$$\begin{aligned}\text v^2 = \text u^2 + 2\text {aS} \\[1em] \therefore \text S = \frac{\text v^2 - \text u^2}{2\text a}\end{aligned}$$

Substituting it in the formula for work done:

$$\begin{aligned}\text W = \text m \times \text a \times (\frac{\text v^2 - \text u^2}{2\text a}) \\[1em] \text W = (\frac{1}{2} \times \text m \times \text v^2) - (\frac{1}{2} \times \text m \times \text u^2) \\[1em] \text W = (\frac{1}{2} \times \text m \times \text v^2) - (\frac{1}{2} \times \text m \times \text u^2) \\[1em] \text W = \frac{1}{2} \text m (\text v^2 - \text u^2) \\[1em] \text W = \text {KE}_\text f - \text {KE}_\text i\end{aligned}$$

6Exercise 2(B) — Short Questions

A light mass and a heavy mass have equal momentum. Which will have more kinetic energy?
[Hint : kinetic energy K = p2/2m where p is the momentum]

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Kinetic energy (KE) and momentum (p) are related as

$\text {KE} = \frac{\text p^2}{2\text m}$

As both masses have the same momentum p. The kinetic energy k is inversely proportional to the mass of the body.

Hence, a body of light mass has more kinetic energy as smaller the mass, larger is its kinetic energy.

7Exercise 2(B) — Short Questions

Name the three forms of kinetic energy and give one example of each.

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The three forms of kinetic energy are:

(i) Vibrational kinetic energy

Example — A wire clamped at both the ends vibrates when struck.

(ii) Rotational kinetic energy

Example — A spinning top.

(iii) Translational kinetic energy

Example — A car moving in a straight path.

8Exercise 2(B) — Short Questions

State two differences between the potential energy and the kinetic energy.

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Potential energyKinetic energy
It is the energy possessed by a body due to its changed position or change in shape or size.It is the energy possessed by a body due to its state of motion.
It does not depend on the speed of the body.It depends on the speed of the body.
9Exercise 2(B) — Short Questions

Name six different forms of energy?

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The six different forms of energy are

(i) Heat energy

(ii) Solar energy

(iii) Nuclear energy

(iv) Hydro energy

(v) Light energy

(vi) Mechanical energy

10Exercise 2(B) — Short Questions

What is degraded energy?

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While transforming energy from one from to another desired form, the entire energy does not change into the desired form. A part of energy changes either to some other undesirable form (usually heat due to friction) or a part is lost to the surroundings due to radiation and becomes useless. This conversion of energy to the undesirable form is called dissipation of energy.

Since, this part of energy is not available to us for any productive purpose so we call this part of energy as degraded energy.

11Exercise 2(B) — Short Questions

What do you mean by degradation of energy? Explain it by taking one example of your daily life.

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While transforming energy from one from to another desired form, the entire energy does not change into the desired form. A part of energy changes either to some other undesirable form (usually heat due to friction) or a part is lost to the surroundings due to radiation and becomes useless. This conversion of energy to the undesirable form is called dissipation of energy or degradation of energy.

Since, this part of energy is not available to us for any productive purpose so we call this part of energy as degraded energy.

Example — When a vehicle is run by using the chemical energy of its fuel a major part is wasted as heat and sound. Only a part of it is changed into useful mechanical energy.

1Exercise 2(B) — Long Question

What is meant by gravitational potential energy? Derive an expression for it for a body placed at a height above the ground.

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The potential energy possessed by a body due to the force of attraction of the earth on it, is called the gravitational potential energy.

When a body is placed at a height above the ground then the amount of work done in lifting the body to that height against the force of gravity is called the gravitational potential energy.

When we lift a body of mass m from the ground to a height h.Then, force of gravity (mg) acts on the body acting vertically downward which must be equal to the least upward force F required to lift the body.

Work done = force of gravity (mg) × displacement (h)

⇒ W = mgh

So, the work done on the body is stored in the form of its gravitational potential energy when it is at a height h.

Hence,

Gravitational potential energy (U) = mgh.

2Exercise 2(B) — Long Question

When an arrow is shot from a bow, it has kinetic energy in it. Explain briefly from where does it get its kinetic energy?

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When the string of a bow is pulled, the work done is stored in the form of elastic potential energy.

When the string is released to shoot the arrow, the potential energy of the bow changes into the kinetic energy.

The kinetic energy is the same potential energy stored when the string was pulled.

3Exercise 2(B) — Long Question

A ball is placed on a compressed spring. What form of energy does the spring possess? On releasing the spring, the ball flies away. Give a reason.

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When the ball is placed on a compressed spring, the compressed spring has elastic potential energy.

The potential energy of the spring changes into kinetic energy when it is released and as a result it flies.

A ball is placed on a compressed spring. What form of energy does the spring possess? On releasing the spring, the ball flies away. Give a reason. Work, Energy, Power Concise Physics Class 10 Solutions.
4Exercise 2(B) — Long Question

A pebble is thrown up. It goes to a height and then comes back on the ground. State the different changes in form of energy during its motion.

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On being thrown upwards, the kinetic energy of the pebble changes to potential energy.

Its kinetic energy is completely converted into potential energy when the pebble reaches its maximum height.

The potential energy is then converted into kinetic energy while coming down and the potential energy is completely converted to kinetic energy when the pebble reaches the ground.

5Exercise 2(B) — Long Question

In what way does the temperature of water at the bottom of a waterfall differ from the temperature at the top? Explain the reason.

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When the water falls from the height, the potential energy stored in water at a height changes into the kinetic energy.

On reaching the ground, a part of the kinetic energy of water changes into the heat energy which increases the temperature of the water.

1Exercise 2(B) — Numericals

Two bodies of equal masses are placed at heights h and 2h. Find the ratio of their gravitational potential energies.

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Given,

  • Mass of body A and body B = m each
  • Height HA = h
  • Height HB = 2h

We know, Gravitational potential energy = mgh

Substituting the values we get,

$$\begin{aligned}\text {Ratio of gravitational P.E.} = \frac{\text {mgh}}{\text {mg2h}} \\[0.5em] \Rightarrow \text {Ratio of gravitational P.E.} = \frac{1}{2} \\[0.5em]\end{aligned}$$

Hence, ratio of gravitational potential energies of the two bodies is 1 : 2.

2Exercise 2(B) — Numericals

Find the gravitational potential energy of 1 kg mass kept at a height of 5 m above the ground. Calculate its kinetic energy when it falls and hits the ground. Take g = 10 m s-2.

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Given,

  • Mass, m = 1 kg
  • Height, h = 5 m

Gravitational potential energy = mgh
= 1 × 10 × 5
= 50 J

When the mass hits the ground, its entire Potential energy is converted to Kinetic energy.

Hence, Kinetic energy of mass on hitting the ground is 50 J.

3Exercise 2(B) — Numericals

A body of mass 10 kg falls from a height of 20 m to 8 m.

Calculate:

(i) the loss in potential energy of the body, and

(ii) the total energy possessed by the body at any instant? (Take g = 10 m s-2).

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Given,

  • Mass = 10 Kg
  • Fall in height = 20 - 8 = 12 m

(i) Loss in potential energy = mg(h1 - h2)

Substituting the vales in formula we get,

Loss in potential energy = 10 x 10 x 12 = 1200 J

(ii) Total energy remains constant for free fall.

Total energy = P.E + K.E

So, at height 20 m, K.E = 0

Therefore total energy = P.E + K.E

Total energy = mgh + 0
= 10 x 10 x 20 = 2000 J

4Exercise 2(B) — Numericals

Calculate the height through which a body of mass 0.5 kg is lifted if the energy spent in doing so is 1.0 J. Take g = 10 m s-2.

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Given,

  • Mass = 0.5 kg
  • Energy = 1 J

We know that,

$$\begin{aligned}\text{Gravitational P.E.} = \text{mgh} \\[1em] \therefore \text h = \frac{\text{Gravitational P.E.}}{\text{mg}} \\[1em]\end{aligned}$$

Substituting the values we get,

$$\begin{aligned}\text h = \frac{1}{0.5 \times 10} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text h = 0.2\ \text m\end{aligned}$$

5Exercise 2(B) — Numericals

A boy weighing 50 kgf climbs up from the first floor at a height of 3 m above the ground to the third floor at a height of 9 m above the ground. What will be the increase in his gravitational potential energy?

(Take g = 10 N kg-1).

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Given,

  • m = 50 Kgf
  • h1 = 3 m
  • h2 = 9 m

Increase in gravitational potential energy = mg(h2 – h1)

= 50 x 10 x (9 - 3)

= 50 x 10 x 6

= 3000 J

6Exercise 2(B) — Numericals

A man of mass 50 kg climbs up a ladder of height 15m.

Calculate:

(i) the work done by the man, and

(ii) the increase in his potential energy.

(g = 9.8 m s-2).

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Given,

  • Mass = 50 kg
  • h1 = 0 m
  • h2 = 15 m

(i) Work done by man = mgh2

Substituting the values we get,

W = 50 x 9.8 x 15 = 7350 J

(ii) Increase in his potential energy = Mg (h2 – h1)

= 50 x 9.8 x (15 - 0)

= 7350 J

7Exercise 2(B) — Numericals

A block A, whose weight is 100N, is pulled up a slope of length 5 m by means of a constant force F (= 100 N) as illustrated.

A block A, whose weight is 100N, is pulled up a slope of length 5m by means of a constant force F (=100N). What is the work done by the force F in moving the block A, 5m along the slope? Work, Energy, Power Concise Physics Class 10 Solutions.

(a) What is the work done by the force F in moving the block A, 5 m along the slope?

(b) What is the increase in potential energy of the block A?

(c) Account for the difference in the work done by the force and the increase in potential energy of the block.

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Given,

  • F = 100 N
  • h = 3 m
  • Displacement = 5 m

We know,

(a) Work done = Force × displacement in the direction of the force

$$\begin{aligned}\text W = 100 \times 5 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text W = 500\ \text J \\[1em]\end{aligned}$$

(b) The potential energy gained by the block U = mgh

$$\begin{aligned}\text{P.E.} = 100 \times 3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text { P.E. gained by the block}= 300\ \text J\end{aligned}$$

(c) The difference (200 J) energy is used in doing work against the force of friction between the block and the slope and it will appear as heat energy.

8Exercise 2(B) — Numericals

Find the kinetic energy of a body of mass 5 kg moving with a uniform velocity of 10 m s-1.

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Given,

  • m = 5 kg
  • Velocity (v) = 10 m/s

Kinetic energy = $\frac{1}{2}$ × mass × (velocity)2

Substituting the values we get,

KE = $\frac{1}{2}$ x 5 x 102 = 250 J

9Exercise 2(B) — Numericals

If the speed of a car is halved, how does its kinetic energy change?

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Let speed of car be v.

Kinetic Energy at speed v = $\frac{1}{2}$ x m x v2 = $\frac{\text{mv}^2}{2}$

Kinetic Energy at speed $\frac{\text{v}}{2}$ = $\frac{1}{2}$ x m x $(\frac{\text{v}}{2})^2$ = $\frac{\text{mv}^2}{8}$ = $\frac{1}{4}\Big(\frac{\text{mv}^2}{2}\Big)$

Hence, when the speed of the car is halved the kinetic energy becomes one-fourth.

10Exercise 2(B) — Numericals

Two bodies of equal masses are moving with uniform velocities v and 2v. Find the ratio of their kinetic energies.

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Given,

  • Velocity of first body v1 = v
  • Velocity of second body, v2 = 2v

As the mass of the two bodies are same and as kinetic energy is directly proportional to the square of the velocity (K α v2)

Hence, ratio of their kinetic energies is

$$\begin{aligned}\frac{\text K_1}{\text K_2} = \frac{(\text v_1)^2}{(\text v_2)^2} \\[1em] \frac{\text K_1}{\text K_2} = \frac{\text v^2}{(2\text v)^2} \\[1em] \frac{\text K_1}{\text K_2} = \frac{\text v^2}{4\text v^2} \\[1em] \frac{\text K_1}{\text K_2} = \frac{1}{4}\end{aligned}$$

11Exercise 2(B) — Numericals

Two bodies have masses in the ratio 5 : 1 and kinetic energies in the ration 125 : 9. Calculate the ratio of their velocities.

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We know that,

$\text{K.E.} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text m \times \text v^2$

Let the two bodies be A and B.

Let mass of body A be mA and body B be mB. Let velocity of body A be vA and body B be vB.

Given,

Ratio of masses:

$$\begin{aligned}\frac {\text m_\text A}{\text m_\text B} = \frac {5}{1} \\[1em]\end{aligned}$$

Ratio of K.E.:

$$\begin{aligned}\frac {\text {KE}_\text A}{\text {KE}_\text B} = \frac {125}{9} \\[1em] \frac {\text {KE}_\text A}{\text {KE}_\text B} = \frac{\frac{1}{2} \times \text m_\text A \times \text v_\text A^2}{\frac{1}{2} \times \text m_\text B \times \text v_\text B^2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac {125}{9} = \frac{\frac{1}{2} \times \text m_\text A \times \text v_\text A^2}{\frac{1}{2} \times \text m_\text B \times \text v_\text B^2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac {125}{9} = \frac{\text m_\text A}{\text m_\text B} \times \Big(\frac{\text v_\text A}{\text v_\text B}\Big)^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac {125}{9} = \frac{5}{1} \times \Big(\frac{\text v_\text A}{\text v_\text B}\Big)^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \Big(\frac{\text v_\text A}{\text v_\text B}\Big)^2 = \frac{125}{9} \times \frac{1}{5} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \Big(\frac{\text v_\text A}{\text v_\text B}\Big)^2 = \frac{25}{9} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text v_\text A}{\text v_\text B} = \sqrt{\frac{25}{9}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text v_\text A}{\text v_\text B} = \frac{5}{3}\end{aligned}$$

∴ Ratio of their velocities = 5 : 3

12Exercise 2(B) — Numericals

A car is running at a speed of 15 km h-1 while another similar car is moving at a speed of 45 km h-1. Find the ratio of their kinetic energies.

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We know that,

$\text {KE} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text m \times \text v^2$

Hence, KE α v2

So we get,

$$\begin{aligned}\frac{\text {KE}_1}{\text {KE}_2} = \frac{\text v_1^2}{\text v_2^2} \\[1em] \frac{\text {KE}_1}{\text {KE}_2} = \left(\frac{15}{45}\right)^2 \\[1em] \frac{\text {KE}_1}{\text {KE}_2} = \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{\text {KE}_1}{\text {KE}_2} = \frac{1}{9}\end{aligned}$$

13Exercise 2(B) — Numericals

A ball of mass 0.5 kg slows down from a speed of 10 m s-1 to that of 6 m s-1. Calculate the change in the kinetic energy of the ball.

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Given,

  • Mass = 0.5 kg
  • Initial velocity = 10 m s-1
  • Final velocity of the ball = 6 m s-1

Kinetic energy = $\frac{1}{2}$ × mass × (velocity)2

Substituting the values in the equation we get,

Initial KE = $\frac{1}{2}$ x 0.5 x 102

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 0.5 x 100

= 0.5 x 50

= 25 J

Final KE = $\frac{1}{2}$ x 0.5 x 62

= $\frac{1}{2}$ x 0.5 x 36

= 0.5 x 18

= 9 J

So, change in the kinetic energy of the ball = 9 J - 25 J = -16 J

Hence, there is a decrease in the kinetic energy of the ball by 16 J.

14Exercise 2(B) — Numericals

A canon ball of mass 500 g is fired with a speed of 15 m s-1.

Find:

(i) its kinetic energy, and

(ii) its momentum.

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Given,

  • mass = 500 g = 0.5 kg
  • Speed = v = 15 m s-1

(i) We know,

Kinetic energy = $\frac{1}{2}$ × mass × (velocity)2

Substituting the values in the equation we get,

$$\begin{aligned}\text {KE} = \frac{1}{2} \times 0.5 \times 15^2 \\[1em] \text {KE} = \frac{1}{2} \times 0.5 \times 225 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text {KE} = 56.25 \text { J}\end{aligned}$$

(ii) We know,

Momentum = mass × velocity

Substituting the values in the equation we get,

Momentum = 0.5 x 15 = 7.5 kg m s-1

15Exercise 2(B) — Numericals

A body of mass 10 kg is moving with a velocity 20 m s-1.

If the mass of the body is doubled and its velocity is halved,

find:

(i) the initial kinetic energy, and

(ii) the final kinetic energy.

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Given,

  • Initial Mass = 10 kg
  • Final mass = 2 × 10 kg = 20 kg
  • Initial Velocity = 20 m s-1
  • Final velocity = $\frac{20}{2}$ m s-1 = 10 m s-1

(i) Initial kinetic energy = $\frac{20}{2}$ × mass × (velocity)2

$$\begin{aligned}\text {Initial Kinetic Energy} = \frac{1}{2} \times 10 \times (20)^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{Initial kinetic energy} = 2000\ \text J\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the initial kinetic energy is 2000 J.

(ii) Final kinetic energy

$$\begin{aligned}\text {Final Kinetic Energy} = \frac{1}{2} \times 20 \times (10)^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{Final kinetic energy} = 1000\ \text J\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the final kinetic energy is 1000 J.

16Exercise 2(B) — Numericals

A truck weighing 1000 kg changes its speed from 36 km h-1 to 72 km h-1 in 2 minutes.

Calculate :

(i) the work done by the engine, and

(ii) its power.

(g = 10 m s-2)

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Given,

  • Mass = 1000 kg

$$\begin{aligned}\text {Initial velocity (u)} = 36 \text { km h}^{-1} \\[1em] = \frac {36 \times 1000\ \text m}{3600\ \text s} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text {Initial velocity (u)} = 10 \text { ms}^{-1} \\[1em]\end{aligned}$$

And

$$\begin{aligned}\text {Final velocity (v)} = 72 \text { km h}^{-1} \\[1em] = \frac {72 \times 1000\ \text m}{3600\ \text s} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text {Final velocity (v)} = 20 \text { ms}^{-1}\end{aligned}$$

From, equation of motion we get

$\text s = \frac{\text v^2 - \text u^2}{2\text a}$

(i) Work done = force x displacement

$$\begin{aligned}\text W = \text F.\text s \\[1em] \text W = \text {ma}.\text s \\[1em] \text W = \frac{1000 \times (20^2 -10^2)}{2} \\[1em] \text W = \frac{1000 \times (400 -100)}{2} \\[1em] \text W = 500 \times 300 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text W = 150000\ \text J \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text W = 1.5 × 10^5\ \text J\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the work done by the engine is 1.5 x 105 J.

(ii) $$\begin{aligned}\text {Power} = \frac{\text {Work done}}{\text {Time taken}} \\[1em] \text {Power} = \frac{1.5 \times 10^5}{120} \\[0.5em] \Rightarrow \text {Power} = 1.25 × 10^3\ \text W\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the power delivered by the engine is 1.25 x 103 W.

17Exercise 2(B) — Numericals

A body of mass 60 kg has the momentum of 3000 kg m s-1.

Calculate:

(i) the kinetic energy, and

(ii) the speed of the body.

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Given,

  • Mass = 60 kg
  • Momentum = 3000 kg m s-1

(i)

$$\begin{aligned}\text {Kinetic Energy} = \frac{\text{Momentum}^2}{2 \times \text{Mass}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{KE} = \frac{3000^2}{2 \times 60} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{KE} = \frac{3000 \times 3000}{120} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{KE} = 75000\text{ J} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{KE} = 7.5 × 10^4\text{ J}\end{aligned}$$

Hence, kinetic energy of the body is 7.5 x 104.

(ii)

$$\begin{aligned}\text{Momentum} = \text{Mass} \times \text{Velocity} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{Velocity} = \frac{\text{Momentum}}{\text{Mass}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{Velocity} = \frac{3000}{60} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{Velocity} = 50\text{ ms}^{-1}\end{aligned}$$

Hence, speed of the body is 50 m s-1.

18Exercise 2(B) — Numericals

How much work is needed to be done on a ball of mass 50 g to give it a momentum of 5 kg m s-1?

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Given,

  • Mass = 50 g = 0.05 kg
  • Momentum = 5 kg m s-1

As,

$\text{Kinetic Energy} = \frac{\text{Momentum}^2}{2 \times \text{Mass}}$

Then,

$$\begin{aligned}\text{Work done} = \text{KE} = \frac {\text{Momentum}^2}{2 \times \text{Mass}} \\[1em] \text{Work done} = \frac{5^2} {2 \times 0.05} \\[1em] \text{Work done} = \frac{25} {0.1} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{Work done} = 250 \text { J}\end{aligned}$$

Hence, 250 J of work is needed to be done on the ball.

19Exercise 2(B) — Numericals

How much energy is gained by a box of mass 20 kg when a man

(a) carrying the box waits for 5 minutes for a bus?

(b) runs carrying the box with a speed of 3 m s-1 to catch the bus?

(c) raises the box by 0.5 m in order to place it inside the bus?

(g = 10 m s-2)

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Given,

  • Mass = 20 kg

(a) As there is no displacement of the man, so work done is Zero.

∴ Energy Gained = 0 J

(b) We know,

Work done = Kinetic energy of man = 1 / 2 × mass × (velocity)2

$$\begin{aligned}\text {Work done} = \text {Kinetic energy of man} \\[1em] = \frac{1}{2} \times \text {mass} \times \text {velocity}^2 \\[1em] = \frac{1}{2} \times 20 \times 3^2 \\[1em] = \frac{1}{2} \times 20 \times 9 \\[1em] = 90\ \text J\end{aligned}$$

∴ Energy Gained = 90 J

(c) We know,

Potential energy = mgh

$$\begin{aligned}\text {PE} = 20 \times 10 \times 0.5 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text U = 100\ \text J\end{aligned}$$

∴ Energy Gained = 100 J

20Exercise 2(B) — Numericals

A bullet of mass 50 g is moving with a velocity of 500 m s-1. It penetrates 10 cm into a still target and comes to rest.

Calculate:

(a) the kinetic energy possessed by the bullet, and

(b) the average retarding force offered by the target.

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Given,

  • Mass = 50 g = 0.05 kg
  • Velocity = 500 m s-1
  • Distance = 10 cm = 0.1 m

(a) The kinetic energy possessed by the bullet = $\frac{1}{2}$ × mass × (velocity)2

Substituting the values in equation we get,

$$\begin{aligned}\text {KE} = \frac {1}{2} \times 0.05 \times 500^2 \\[1em] \text {KE} = \frac {1}{2} \times 0.05 \times 250000 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text {KE} = 6250\ \text J\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the kinetic energy possessed by the bullet is 6250 J.

(b)

$$\begin{aligned}\text {Retarding Force} = \frac{\text{Work done by bullet}}{\text{distance}} \\[1em] = \frac{6250}{0.1} \\[1em] = 62500\ \text N\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the average retarding force offered by the target is 62500 N.

21Exercise 2(B) — Numericals

A spring is kept compressed by a small trolley of mass 0.5 kg lying on a smooth horizontal surface as shown. When the trolley is released, it is found to move at a speed of v = 2 m s-1. What potential energy did the spring possess when compressed?

A spring is kept compressed by a small trolley of mass 0.5 kg lying on a smooth horizontal surface as shown. When the trolley is released, it is found to move at a speed of v = 2 m/s. What potential energy did the spring possess when compressed? Work, Energy, Power Concise Physics Class 10 Solutions.
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Given,

  • Mass = 0.5 kg
  • Velocity = 2 m s-1

Potential Energy possessed by the spring is equal to the kinetic energy of moving trolley.

$$\begin{aligned}\text {Kinetic energy of trolley}= \frac{1}{2} \times \text{mass} \times \text{velocity}^2 \\[0.5em] = \frac{1}{2} \times 0.5 \times 2^2 \\[0.5em] = \frac{1}{2} \times 0.5 \times 2^2 \\[0.5em] = 1 \text{ J} \\[0.5em]\end{aligned}$$

∴ Potential energy = Kinetic energy = 1.0 J

22Exercise 2(B) — Numericals

Natasha is being constantly scolded by her mother for being unfit. She decides to loose weight by lifting a mass of 10 kg by 0.5 m 100 times. Assuming that the potential energy lost each time during the lowering of mass is dissipated.

Calculate :

(a) work done by her against the gravitational force.

(b) If fat stored in her body supplies 3.8 x 107 J of energy per kg, and is converted to mechanical energy with 20% efficiency, how much fat is used by Natasha

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Given,

  • m = 10 kg
  • h = 0.5 m
  • Frequency = 100

When Natasha lifts the mass, she does work against the gravitational force which is equal to the gain in gravitational potential energy and is given by,

W = mgh

(a) Work done in one lift = mgh = 10 × 9.8 × 0.5 = 49 J

She lifts the mass 100 times, so total work done = 49 × 100 = 4900 J

Thus, the total work done is 4900 J.

(b) Given,

  • Energy supplied by 1 kg of fat = 3.8 x 107 J
  • Efficiency = 20%

Only 20% of the chemical energy from fat is converted into mechanical work.

If E is the chemical energy used then

$$\begin{aligned}20% \text { of E} = 4900\ \text J \\[1em] \Rightarrow 0.20 \times \text E = 4900 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text E = \frac {4900}{0.20} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text E = \frac {4900}{\frac{2}{10}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text E = \frac {4900 \times 10}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text E = \frac {49000}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text E = 24500\ \text J \\[1em] \text {Fat used} = \frac{\text E}{\text {Energy supplied by 1 kg of fat}} \\[1em] = \frac {24500}{3.8\times 10^{7}} \\[1em] \approx 6.45 \times 10^{-4} \text { kg}\end{aligned}$$

Hence, 6.45 x 10-4 kg of fat is used by Natasha.

11 Mark · Exercise 2(C) — Multiple Choice Type

According to the principle of conservation of mechanical energy :

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Total mechanical energy of a system remains constant if no external force is worked on it.

Reason — The conservation of mechanical energy states that the total mechanical energy (sum of kinetic energy and potential energy) of a system remains constant if no external forces, such as friction or air resistance, are acting on it.

21 Mark · Exercise 2(C) — Multiple Choice Type

A skater is gliding on a smooth ice surface. What happens to his mechanical energy as he skates?

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It remains constant

Reason — As the skater glides across the ice, he possess kinetic energy due to his movement. The potential energy remains constant as there is no significant change in height. Assuming a smooth ice surface with no friction or air resistance, the external forces are absent, hence, according to the principle of conservation of mechanical energy, the total mechanical energy (KE + PE) of the skater remains constant.

31 Mark · Exercise 2(C) — Multiple Choice Type

A spring is compressed, storing potential energy. When the spring is released, it propels an object forward. What change would you notice in the total mechanical energy of the system?

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It remains constant

Reason — When the spring is compressed, it stores potential energy. Upon release, this potential energy is converted into kinetic energy as the spring propels an object forward. Assuming there are no significant external forces acting on the system (such as friction), the total mechanical energy of the system remains constant.

41 Mark · Exercise 2(C) — Multiple Choice Type

A a body is released from a height. During its motion in striking the ground, the quantity which does not change is:

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mechanical energy

Reason — Mechanical energy, which is the sum of kinetic and potential energy, remains constant during the motion of the body. Initially, when the body is released from a height, it has potential energy. As it falls, this potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases. However, the sum of kinetic and potential energy (mechanical energy) remains constant in the absence of external forces like air resistance.

51 Mark · Exercise 2(C) — Multiple Choice Type

A pendulum is oscillating on either side of its rest position. The correct statement is :

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The sum of its kinetic and potential energy remains constant throughout the motion.

Reason — The sum of kinetic and potential energy does not remain constant throughout the motion of a pendulum. It varies as the pendulum swings due to the interconversion of kinetic and potential energy. However, the sum of kinetic and potential energy is constant if we consider the entire system (kinetic energy + potential energy = mechanical energy), as long as there are no external forces like friction acting on the pendulum.

61 Mark · Exercise 2(C) — Multiple Choice Type

A simple pendulum while oscillating rises to a maximum vertical height of 7 cm from its rest position where it reaches its extreme position on one side. The mass of the bob of simple pendulum is 400 g and g = 10 m/s2. The total energy of the simple pendulum at any instant while oscillating is:

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0.28 J

Reason — Given,

  • m = 400 g = 0.4 kg
  • g = 10 m s-2
  • h = 7 cm = 0.07 m

The potential energy of the pendulum at its extreme position (maximum height) is mgh and kinetic energy at this point is zero.

Substituting we get,

Total energy = PE + KE = mgh + 0 = (0.4 x 10 x 0.07) + 0 = 0.28 J

71 Mark · Exercise 2(C) — Multiple Choice Type

A block slides down a frictionless incline. The sum of its P.E. and K.E. at every point :

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remains constant

Reason — When a block slides down a frictionless incline, no energy is lost due to friction. The gravitational potential energy decreases as the block moves downward, while its kinetic energy increases by the same amount. Therefore, the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy (mechanical energy) remains constant throughout the motion.

81 Mark · Exercise 2(C) — Multiple Choice Type

Which of the following is not an example of conservation of mechanical energy :

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block sliding down a rough surface

Reason — Mechanical energy is conserved when only conservative forces act. In free fall, an ideal pendulum and a satellite orbiting the earth, kinetic and potential energy change into each other while total mechanical energy remains constant. However, when a block slides down a rough surface, friction converts some mechanical energy into heat, so mechanical energy is not conserved.

91 Mark · Exercise 2(C) — Multiple Choice Type

Assertion (A): When a hammer is made to fall on a nail fixed upright on a wooden piece, the nail begins to penetrate the wood.

Reason (R): As the hammer starts falling, its kinetic energy begins to change into potential energy.

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assertion is true but reason is false.

Explanation

Assertion (A) is true because when a hammer is made to fall on a nail fixed upright on a wooden piece, the nail begins to penetrate the wood due to the force applied by the falling hammer.

Reason (R) is false because the statement about the conversion of kinetic energy into potential energy as the hammer falls is incorrect. Potential energy is the energy that is stored in an object due to its position above the earth's surface. Hence, when a hammer is lifted it stores potential energy in it and when the hammer starts falling, this potential energy begins to change into kinetic energy and is used in driving a nail into the wood.

1Exercise 2(C) — Very Short Questions

A body is thrown vertically upwards. Its velocity keeps on decreasing. What happens to its kinetic energy as its velocity becomes zero?

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When a body is thrown vertically upwards, its kinetic energy changes into potential energy and its velocity becomes zero.

2Exercise 2(C) — Very Short Questions

A body falls freely under gravity from rest. Name the kind of energy it will possess

(a) at the point from where it falls,

(b) while falling,

(c) on reaching the ground.

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(a) The energy possessed at the point from where it falls is potential energy.

(b) Potential energy and kinetic energy, both are possessed at the time of fall.

(c) The energy possessed by the body on reaching the ground is kinetic.

1Exercise 2(C) — Short Questions

State the principle of conservation of energy.

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The principle of conservation of energy states that energy can neither be created nor can be destroyed. It only changes from one form to other.

2Exercise 2(C) — Short Questions

What do you understand by the conservation of mechanical energy? State the condition under which the mechanical energy is conserved.

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Whenever there is an interchange between the potential energy and kinetic energy, the total mechanical energy remains constant. This is principle of conservation of mechanical energy.

i.e K + U = constant provided there are no frictional forces.

The condition for mechanical energy to be conserved is that there should be no frictional forces. This condition is only applicable in vacuum.

3Exercise 2(C) — Short Questions

Name two examples in which the mechanical energy of a system remains constant.

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  1. Simple pendulum and

  2. Motion of a freely falling body.

4Exercise 2(C) — Short Questions

A pendulum with a bob of mass m is oscillating on either side from its resting position A between the extremes B and C at a vertical height h above A. What is the kinetic energy K and potential energy U when the pendulum is at positions

(i) A, (ii) B, and (iii) C?

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(i) For position A,

Pendulum has the maximum kinetic energy and potential energy is zero at its resting position.

So, K = mgh and U = 0

(ii) For position B,

The kinetic energy starts decreasing and the potential energy starts increasing.

So, K = 0 and U = mgh

(iii) At position C,

Kinetic energy K = 0 and potential energy U = mgh.

5Exercise 2(C) — Short Questions

Name the type of energy possessed by the bob of a simple pendulum when it is at

(a) the extreme position,

(b) the mean position, and

(c) between the mean and extreme positions.

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(a) When the bob is at extreme position the energy possessed is potential energy.

(b) When the bob is at mean position the energy possessed is kinetic energy.

(c) When the bob is in between mean position and extreme position the energy possessed by the bob are both kinetic energy and potential energy.

1Exercise 2(C) — Long Questions

Show that the sum of kinetic energy and potential energy (i.e., total mechanical energy) is always conserved in the case of a freely falling body under gravity (with air resistance neglected) from a height h by finding it when

(i) the body is at the top,

(ii) the body has fallen a distance x,

(iii) the body has reached the ground.

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Show that kinetic energy and potential energy sum is always conserved for freely falling body under gravity. Work, Energy, Power Concise Physics Class 10 Solutions.

We know that,

Kinetic energy + potential energy = constant

So, when a body falls from a height h under free fall

(i) At the position A — height h

Initial velocity = 0

Kinetic energy K = 0

Potential energy U = mgh

As, Total energy = KE + PE

Total energy = 0 + mgh

Total energy = mgh       (1)

(ii) At the position B — when it has fallen a distance x.

Then, velocity at B = v1

Then u = 0, s = x, a = g

From equation of motion:
v2 = u2 + 2aS
v12 = 0 + 2gx = 2gx

$$\begin{aligned}\therefore \text {Kinetic energy K}= \frac{1}{2} \times \text m \times \text v_1^2 \\[1em] = \frac{1}{2} \times \text m \times 2\text {gx} \\[1em] = \text {mgx}\end{aligned}$$

∴ Potential energy U = mg (h – x)

Hence, total energy = K + U = mgx + mg (h – x) = mgh

Total energy = mgh       (2)

(iii) At position C (on the ground) —

Let the velocity acquired by the body on reaching the ground be v2.

Then u = 0, s = h, a = g

We know,
v2= u2 + 2aS
v22 = 0 + 2gh
v22 = 2gh

$$\begin{aligned}\therefore \text {Kinetic energy K}= \frac{1}{2} \times \text m \times \text v_2^2 \\[1em] = \frac{1}{2} \times \text m \times 2\text {gh} \\[1em] = \text {mgh}\end{aligned}$$

And potential energy U = 0 (at the ground when h = 0)

So, total energy = K + U = mgh + 0 = mgh

Total energy = mgh       (3)

Thus, from equation (1), (2) and (3) we note that the total mechanical energy i.e. the sum of kinetic energy and potential energy always remain constant at each point of motion and it is equal to the initial potential energy at height h.

2Exercise 2(C) — Long Questions

A pendulum is oscillating on either side of its rest position. Explain the energy changes that take place in the oscillating pendulum. How does the mechanical energy remain constant in it? Draw the necessary diagram.

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A pendulum is oscillating on either side of its rest position. Explain the energy changes in oscillating pendulum. How does mechanical energy remain constant in oscillating pendulum? Work, Energy, Power Concise Physics Class 10 Solutions.

The kinetic energy decreases and the potential energy becomes maximum at B.

After a moment the the to and fro movement starts again.

So, from B to A, again the potential energy changes into kinetic energy and this process repeat again and again.

So, when the bob in its state of to and from movement it has potential energy at the extreme position B or C and kinetic energy at resting position A.

It has both the kinetic energy and potential energy at an intermediate position.

However, the sum of kinetic and potential energy remain same at every point of movement.

1Exercise 2(C) — Numericals

A ball of mass 0.20 kg is thrown vertically upwards with an initial velocity of 20 m s-1. Calculate the maximum potential energy it gains as it goes up.

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Given,

  • Mass = 0.20 kg
  • Initial velocity = 20 m s-1

We know,

$\text {KE} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text m \times \text v^2$

Maximum potential energy at the maximum height = initial kinetic energy

Substituting the values in the equation

$$\begin{aligned}\text {KE} = \frac{1}{2} \times 0.20 \times 20^2 \\[0.5em] \text {KE} = \frac{1}{2} \times 0.20 \times 400\end{aligned}$$

∴ Maximum potential energy at the maximum height = Initial kinetic energy = 40 J

2Exercise 2(C) — Numericals

A stone of mass 500 g is thrown vertically upwards with a velocity of 15 m s-1.

Calculate:

(a) the potential energy at the greatest height,

(b) the kinetic energy on reaching the ground, and

(c) the total energy at its half way point.

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Given,

  • Mass = 500 g
  • Velocity = 15 m s-1

(a) We know,

Potential energy at maximum height = initial kinetic energy

mgh = $\frac{1}{2}$ mv2

Substituting the values in the equation we get,

$$\begin{aligned}\text {KE} = \frac{1}{2} \times 0.500 \times 15^2 \\[0.5em] \text {KE} = \frac{1}{2} \times 0.500\times 225 \\[0.5em] = 56.25\ \text J\end{aligned}$$

∴ Potential energy at maximum height = Initial kinetic energy = 56.25J

(b) As we know that,

Kinetic energy on reaching the ground = potential energy at the greatest height

= 56.25 J

(c) Total energy at its halfway point = $\frac{1}{2}$ (K + U) = 56.25 J

3Exercise 2(C) — Numericals

A metal ball of mass 2 kg is allowed to fall freely from rest from a height of 5 m above the ground.

(a) Taking g = 10 m s-2, calculate:

(i) the potential energy possessed by the ball when it is initially at rest.

(ii) the kinetic energy of the ball just before it hits the ground?

(b) What happens to the mechanical energy after the ball hits the ground and comes to rest?

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Given,

  • Mass = 2 kg
  • Height = 5m

(a)

(i) the potential energy possessed by the ball when it is initially at rest = mgh = 2 x 10 x 5 = 100 J

(ii) As we know that,

The kinetic energy of the ball just before hitting the ground = initial potential energy = mgh = 2 x 10 x 5 = 100 J

(b) Mechanical energy of the ball gets converted into heat and sound energy after the ball hits the ground and comes to rest.

4Exercise 2(C) — Numericals

A person swings on a rope from a cliff that is 20 m high. How fast is the person moving at the lowest point of the swing? (Take g = 10 m s-2)

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As the person swings on a rope from a cliff of height h = 20 m then potential energy at the top gets converted into kinetic energy at the lowest point.

From conservation of energy,

Potential energy at top = Kinetic energy at lowest point

mgh = $\frac{1}{2}$mv2

gh = $\frac{1}{2}$v2

10 x 20 = $\frac{1}{2}$v2

400 = v2

$v=\sqrt{400}=20$ m/s

∴ The person is moving at a speed of 20 m/s at the lowest point of the swing.

5Exercise 2(C) — Numericals

The diagram given below shows a ski jump. A skier weighing 60 kgf stands at A at the top of ski jump. He moves from A and takes off for his jump at B.

The diagram shows a ski jump. A skier weighing 60kgf stands at A at the top of ski jump. He moves from A and takes off for his jump at B. Calculate the change in the gravitational potential energy of the skier between A and B. Work, Energy, Power Concise Physics Class 10 Solutions.

(a) Calculate the change in the gravitational potential energy of the skier between A and B.

(b) If 75 % of the energy in part (a) becomes the kinetic energy at B, calculate the speed at which the skier arrives at B.

(Take g = 10 m s-2).

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Given,

  • Mass = 60 kg

(a)

$$\begin{aligned}\text {Loss in potential energy} = \text{mg} (\text h_1 – \text h_2) \\[1em] = 60 \times 10\times (75-15) \\[1em] = 60 \times10 \times 60 \\[1em] = 3.6 \times 10^4 J\end{aligned}$$

**Hence, the change in the gravitational potential energy of the skier between A and B is 3.6 x 104 J.

(b) When kinetic energy at B is 75% of (3.6 × 104)

$$\begin{aligned}\text{Kinetic energy at B} = \frac{75}{100} \times 3.6 \times 10^4 \\[1em] = 27000\ \text J \\[1em] = 2.7 \times 10^4\ \text J\end{aligned}$$

Since,

Kinetic energy = $\frac{1}{2}$ mv2

Substituting the values in equation we get,

$$\begin{aligned}27000 = \frac{1}{2} \times 60 \times \text v^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 27000 = 1 \times 30 \times \text v^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text v^2 = \frac{27000}{30} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text v^2 = 900 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text v = \sqrt{900} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text v = 30 \text { m s}^{-1}\end{aligned}$$

∴ The speed at which the skier arrives at B is 30 m s-1.

6Exercise 2(C) — Numericals

A hydroelectric power station takes its water from a lake whose water level is 50 m above the turbine. Assuming an overall efficiency of 40 %, calculate the mass of water which must flow through the turbine each second to produce power output of 1 MW. (Take g = 10 m s-2).

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Given,

  • Efficiency = 40 %

Work done = 40 % of potential energy

$$\begin{aligned}\text{Work done} = 0.4 \times \text {mgh} \\[1em] = 0.4 \times \text m \times 10 \times 50 \\[1em] = 0.4 \times \text m \times 500 \\[1em] = 200 \times \text m\end{aligned}$$

And

$$\begin{aligned}\text{Power} = \frac{\text{Work done}}{\text{Time}} \\[1em] 1\text { MW} = 200 \times \text {Mass of water flowing per second} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 1 \times 10^6 = 200 \times \text m \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text m = \frac{1 \times 10^6 }{200} \\[1em] = 5000 \text { kg}\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the mass of water which must flow through the turbine is 5000 kg.

7Exercise 2(C) — Numericals

The bob of a simple pendulum is imparted a velocity of 5 m s-1 when it is at its mean position. To what maximum vertical height will it rise on reaching at its extreme position if 60 % of its energy is lost in overcoming the friction of air?

(Take g = 10 m s-2).

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Given,

  • Energy lost = 0.6 x KE

KE = $\frac{1}{2}$ x mass x velocity2

Substituting the values we get,

$\text {KE} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text {mass} \times 5^2$

Amount of energy lost,

$\text{Energy lost} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text {mass} \times 5^2 \times 0.6$

Amount of energy available,

$\text{Energy available} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text {mass} \times 5^2 \times 0.4$

Applying the rule for the conservation of energy we get,

Kinetic energy available = potential energy

$$\begin{aligned}\frac{1}{2} \times \text {mass} \times 5^2 \times 0.4 = \text {mass} \times \text {gravity} \times \text {height}\\[0.5em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{2} \times 5 \times 5 \times 0.4 = 10 \times \text {height}\\[0.5em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{2} \times 5 \times 2 = 10 \times \text {height}\\[0.5em] \Rightarrow 5 = 10 \times \text {height}\\[0.5em] \Rightarrow \text {height} = 0.5\ \text m \\[0.5em]\end{aligned}$$

∴ Maximum vertical height reached = 0.5 m

8Exercise 2(C) — Numericals

The figure alongside shows a simple pendulum of mass 200 g. It is displaced from the mean position A to the extreme position B. The potential energy at position A is zero. At position B the bob is raised by 5 m.

The figure alongside shows a simple pendulum of mass 200 g. It is displaced from the mean position A to the extreme position B. The potential energy at the position A is zero. At the position B the pendulum bob is raised by 5 m. What is the potential energy of the pendulum at the position B? What is the total mechanical energy at point C? What is the speed of the bob at the position A when released from B? ICSE 2020 Physics Solved Question Paper.

(a) What is the potential energy of the pendulum at position B?

(b) What is the total mechanical energy at point C?

(c) What is the speed of the bob at position A when released from position B? (Take g = 10 m s-2)

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Given,

  • h = 5 m
  • m = 200 g = 0.2 kg
  • g = 10 m s-2

(a) Potential energy UB at B is given by

UB = m x g x h

Substituting the values we get,

$$\begin{aligned}\text U_\text B = 0.2 \times 10 \times 5 \\[0.5em] \Rightarrow \text U_\text B = 10\ \text J\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the potential energy of the pendulum at the position B is 10 J.

(b) Total mechanical energy at point C = 10 J

The total mechanical energy is same at all points of the path due to conservation of mechanical energy.

(c) At A, bob has only kinetic energy which is equal to potential energy at B,

Therefore,

$$\begin{aligned}\frac{1}{2} \times \text m \times (\text v_\text A)^{2} = \text U_\text B \\[1em] 0.5 \times 0.2 \times (\text v_\text A)^{2} = 10 \\[1em] (\text v_\text A)^{2} = \frac{10}{0.1} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text v_\text A = \sqrt{100} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text v_\text A = 10 \text{ m s}^{-1}\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the speed of the bob at position A is 10 m s-1.

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