The Royal School of Learning

Class: 9th
Chapter No: 2
Kinametics

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“CONCEPTUAL QUESTIONS”
Q#1. Is it possible that displacement is zero but not the distance? Under what condition
displacement will be equal to distance.
Ans:(a)
Yes, it is possible that the displacement is zero but not the distance if the initial and
final point of a moving body are at the same place.
For example:
A B

D C
In figure ABCD, displacement is zero because starting and ending point is same i.e.
“A” but distance covered by the body is ABCD which is the actual path of the body.
(b) The magnitude of distance and displacement will be equal when a body moves in a
straight line because displacement is the shortest distance between two points in a straight
line.
For Example:
O A
In the given figure, a body moves from point “O” to “A”. Now, in this case distance and
displacement are equal.
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Q#2. Does a speedometer measure a car’s speed or velocity?
Ans: As we know that speed is a scalar quantity. It has magnitude only but having no
direction while velocity is a vector quantity and it has magnitude as well as direction. The
speedometer of a car displays only magnitude i.e. speed of a car but it does not tell us about
the direction of the car. Thus, the speedometer measures only the speed of the car but not its
velocity.
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Q#3. Is it possible for an object to be accelerating and at rest at the same time? Explain
with example.
Ans: Yes, it is possible for an object to be accelerating and at rest at the same time.
For example:
If a body of mass “m” is thrown vertically upwards with initial velocity “vi” then it
comes to rest after reaching at highest point. So, at that point, its final velocity “vf” becomes
zero but forces acting on it will not be zero and still the body possess certain acceleration
which is known as acceleration due to gravity i.e. 𝑅𝑅 = −9.8 𝑚𝑚/𝑠𝑠2. In such case, the
acceleration will be negative because it is opposite to the direction of velocity.
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Q#4. Can an object have zero acceleration and non-zero velocity at the same time? Give
example.
Ans: Yes, an object can have zero acceleration and non-zero velocity at the same time.

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As we know that
�⃗
∆𝑉𝑉
𝑎𝑎⃗ = - (i)
𝑑𝑑

Eq (i) shows that acceleration depends upon rate of change in velocity of a body. If
there is no charge in velocity then, body will have zero acceleration but its velocity is not
zero.
Example:
For example, if a car of mass “m” is moving along a smooth straight path “AB” with uniform
velocity. In this case, the acceleration of the car is zero but its velocity is non zero.
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Q#5. A person standing on a roof of a building throws a rubber
of 8.0 m/s. What is the acceleration (magnitude and direction) of the ball?
Ans: When a person throws a ball from the top of a building, the ball will fall towards earth
due to force of gravity. According to famous scientist Galileo, all bodies falling towards earth
with a constant acceleration of g=9.8m/s2. So, if we ignore the air resistance, then the ball will
ball down with a velocity
fall freely with acceleration due to gravity “g”. Its magnitude will be 9.8 m/s2 and it will be
directed towards earth.
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Q#6. Describe a situation in which speed of an object is constant while velocity is not.
Ans: A situation in which the speed of an object is constant while the velocity is not constant
may be that of circular motion. For example, a body moving along a circular path may have a
constant (uniform) speed. But its velocity is not constant because the direction of velocity
changes at each point continuously during circular motion. V
a
aaA v
r m

v
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Q#7. Can an object have a northward velocity and a southward acceleration? Explain.
Ans: Yes, it is possible for an object to have northward velocity and a southward acceleration
in the following situations.
1. When a body is coming to the rest.
2. When the speed of a body is decreasing.
Example:
If a car is moving towards north and gradually its velocity decreases by applying
breaks. Then, negative acceleration (deceleration) will produce which is opposite to the
direction of the velocity. In this case, the acceleration produced will be acting towards south.
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Q#8. As a freely falling object speeds up, what is happening to its acceleration does it
increase, decrease, or stay the same?
Ans: In the absence of air resistance, all bodies falling towards earth with a constant
acceleration. So, for freely falling objects, the speed of the body increases uniformly at the
rate of 9.8 m/s2. Thus, the acceleration of the body does not increase, or decrease but remains
constant during free-fall motion. i.e. we take g=9.8 m/s2 as a constant value for free-fall
objects.
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Q#9. A ball is thrown upward with an initial speed of 5m/s. What will be its speed when
it returns to starting point?
Ans: If a ball is thrown vertically upward with an initial speed of 5m/s, then in the absence of
air resistance, the ball will return back to its starting point with the same speed of 5m/s.
Because, in upward and a downward, the only force acting on ball is gravitational pull of
earth.
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Comprehensive questions
Q#1. What is motion? Describe that motion is relative. How two observers in relative
motion can have conflicting views about same object?
Ans: Motion:
A body is said to be in state of motion if it changes its position with respect to its
surroundings (or an observer).
Examples:
1. A flying bird
2. A moving car
3. A running boy, etc
Rest and Motion are Relative:
The rest and motion are not absolute. Both are relative because they need specification
of observer.
Explanation:
Objects can be at rest and in motion at the same time. Sometimes it happens that a
body “A” will be at rest with respect to body “B” but at the same time it will be in motion
with respect to body “C”. So for same events two observers can have different observations.
Examples:
1. For example, a person travelling by train is at rest with respect to its fellow
passenger but the same person is in motion with respect to all the bodies outside the train.
Thus, the motion and rest are not absolute but relative. This means that we have to specify the
observer while telling about the rest or motion of the body.
2. Similarly, in the classroom, when teacher changes her position while the
students are sitting on their chairs. According to the student observation, teacher is in motion
whereas, the teacher while moving also observes the students to move as well because the
distance between teacher and students in classroom is changing with respect to each other.
This shows that rest and motion are relative.
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Q#2. Explain different types of motion and give an example of each.
Ans: Types of Motion:
In general, there are three types of motion which are described below:
1. Translatory Motion
2. Rotatory Motion
3. Vibratory Motion
1. Translatory Motion: That type of motion in which all particles of the body move
parallel to each other along any path, straight or curved is called translatory motion.
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Examples:
1. Motion of a ball
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2. A moving car, train, bus etc
3. A running boy
2. Types of Translatory motion:
There are further three types of translatory motion which are as follow:
(i) Rectilinear Motion:
The straight line motion of a body is called rectilinear motion.
Example:
Motion of free falling bodies.
(ii) Curvilinear Motion:
The motion of a body along a curved path is called curvilinear motion.
Example:
Motion of cricket ball in air.
(iii) Random Motion:
The irregular motion of a body is called random motion.
Example:
• Motion of gas molecules.
• Flight of butterfly
2. Rotatory Motion:
That type of motion in which all particles of a body moves around a fixed point or axis
is called rotatory motion.
Examples:
1. Motion of the blades of a fan
2. Motion of a wheel.
3. Motion of hands of a clock.
3. Vibratory Motion:
The back and forth motion of a body along the same path about its mean position is
called vibratory motion.
Examples:
1. Motion of a swing
2. Motion of pendulum
3. Motion of the strings of a guitar.
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Q#3. Define scalar and vector quantities. Explain with example the graphical
representation of vector quantities.
Ans: Scalar Quantities:
Those physical quantities which are completely described by their magnitude only are
called scalar quantities or scalars.
The scalars can be added, subtracted, multiplied and divided by ordinary mathematical
method.
Examples:
Speed, distance, temperature, energy, volume, power etc. are the examples of scalar quantities.

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Vector Quantities:
Those physical quantities which are completely described by their magnitude as well
as direction are called vector quantities or vectors.
The vectors can be added, subtracted, divided and multiplied by graphical or
geometrical method.
Examples:
Force, velocity, acceleration, displacement etc. are the examples of vector quantities.

Graphical Representation of Vector Quantities:

Graphically, a vector is represented by an arrow where the length of arrow shows the
magnitude (under certain scale) and the arrow head shows the direction of the vector.
The direction of the vector can either be represented by “Geographical” Coordinate System
(NEWS)” or “Cartesian Coordinate System”.

Steps to represent a vector:

The following method is used to represent a vector.
1. Draw a coordinate system.
2. Select a suitable scale.
3. Draw a line in the specified direction. Cut the line equal to the magnitude of the
vector according to the selected scale.
4. Put an arrow in the direction of the vector.

Example:
We can explain the graphical representation of a vector with the help of an example.
Suppose a bus is moving towards east (direction) with a velocity of 50kmh-1 (magnitude).
1. First of all, we specify the direction by drawing NEWS coordinate system as shown in
figure.
Now, we select a suitable scale i.e.,
Let, 10kmℎ−1 = 1cm
Then50kmℎ−1 =5cm
2. Now, we draw the representative line OA of 5cm towards east i.e.
5cm
O A

In fig “B” the length of line OA represents the magnitude of the given vector (velocity) and
arrow head indicates the direction of given vector. This vector is infact 50 kmh-1 and is
directed towards East.

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Q#4. What is position. Explain the difference between distance traveled, displacement,
and displacement magnitude.
Ans: Position:
The location of an object relative to some
reference point (origin) is known as position of that
object.
Explanation:
Position of an object can be described in
rectangular coordinate system where origin O can
serve as a reference point. In the given figure, the position of an object at any point “P” is
𝑃𝑃(𝑥𝑥, 𝑦𝑦) where 𝑥𝑥 and y are known as coordinates of point P.

1. Distance travelled:
The length of actual path traveled by a body between two positions is called distance
travelled.
The value of distance is always positive. Distance is a scalar quantity because it has
magnitude only. It has no direction. Distance is usually denoted by ∆𝑥𝑥, ∆𝑟𝑟, ∆𝑠𝑠, ∆𝑙𝑙, or ∆d and
its SI unit is meter (m).

2. Displacement:
The shortest directed distance between two positions is called displacement.
Or
Straight distance from one point to another is called displacement.
The value of displacement can be positive, negative or even zero. It is a vector quantity
because it has magnitude as well as direction. Displacement is usually denoted
�⃗, ∆r⃗, ∆s⃗, ∆l⃗ or ∆d
by∆x �⃗ and its SI unit is meter(m).

3. Displacement Magnitude:
The magnitude of displacement is the shortest distance between the two points.
The magnitude of displacement can be equal to the magnitude of distance when a body
moves in a straight line. It is a scalar quantity rather than a vector because it has magnitude
only and having no direction.

For example:
In the given figure, a body reaches from point “A” to
‘D” through “B” and “C”. So, path “ABCD” represents
the total path travelled by the body during its motion i.e.
distance. While AD represents the shortest distance between A and D. So, it is known as
displacement.

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Q#5. State and explain the terms:

Speed:
The distance covered by a body in a unit time is called speed. It is denoted by “V”.
Mathematical Form:
Mathematically, it can be written as:

𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑
Speed =
𝑇𝑇𝑑𝑑𝑇𝑇𝑑𝑑
Or
∆𝑑𝑑
v=
∆𝑑𝑑
Or
𝑆𝑆𝑓𝑓 −𝑆𝑆𝑖𝑖
v=
𝑑𝑑𝑓𝑓 −𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑖
Quantity and Unit:
Speed is a scalar quantity and its SI unit is meter per second (m/s or m𝑠𝑠 −1 )
Example:
For example, a car is moving with a speed of 50m/s. This means that in every one
second, it covers a distance of 50m.
Types of Speed:
The speed is categorized into following types:
1) Uniform Speed (Constant Speed):
If a body covers equal distances in equal intervals of time, then the body is said be
moving with uniform speed or constant speed.
Mathematical Form:
𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 𝑑𝑑𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑
Uniform speed =
𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸 𝑐𝑐𝑜𝑜 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑇𝑇𝑑𝑑
𝑆𝑆
Or v=
𝑑𝑑
2) Non-Uniform Speed (Variable Speed):
If a body covers unequal distances in equal interval of time, then the body is said to be
moving with non-uniform speed or variable speed.

Mathematical Form:
𝑈𝑈𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 𝑑𝑑𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑
Variable Speed =
𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸 𝑐𝑐𝑜𝑜 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑇𝑇𝑑𝑑

3. Average Speed:
The total distance covered by a body divided by total time taken is called Average
speed. It is denoted by “< 𝑣𝑣 >”.
Mathematical Form:
𝑇𝑇𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑
Average Speed =
𝑇𝑇𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸 𝑇𝑇𝑑𝑑𝑇𝑇𝑑𝑑
𝑑𝑑
Or < 𝑣𝑣 > =
𝑑𝑑

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4. Instantaneous Speed:
The speed of a body at any particular instant of time is called instantaneous speed.
For such speed, we take time interval “∆t” to be very small such that limit “∆t”
approaches to zero i.e. limit ∆t →0.
or
The speed for short time interval "∆𝑡𝑡" is called instantaneous speed.
Mathematical Form:
Mathematically, it can be written as:
𝑑𝑑ℎ𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑
Instantaneous Speed = limit
𝑑𝑑ℎ𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑇𝑇𝑑𝑑
∆𝑡𝑡 0
Or
∆𝑑𝑑
v = limit
∆𝑑𝑑
∆𝑡𝑡 0

Q6. State and explain Velocity.

b. Velocity:
The displacement( ∆𝑠𝑠⃗ ) covered by a body in a unit time (∆𝑡𝑡 )is called velocity. It is
denoted by 𝑣𝑣⃗ .
or
The speed of a body in a definite direction is called velocity.
Example:
For example, a car is moving with a velocity of 50m/s towards east. So, in case of
velocity, we specify both magnitude (speed of car) and direction.
Quantity and Unit:
Velocity is a vector quantity and its SI unit is meter per second (m/s or m𝑠𝑠 −1 ).
Mathematical Form:
Mathematically, it can be written as:
𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑇𝑇𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑
Velocity =
𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑇𝑇𝑑𝑑
��
∆𝑠𝑠
Or 𝑣𝑣⃗ =
∆𝑑𝑑
𝑠𝑠���⃗𝑜𝑜 − ��⃗
𝑠𝑠𝚤𝚤
Or 𝑣𝑣⃗ =
𝑡𝑡𝑜𝑜 − 𝑡𝑡𝑑𝑑

Types of Velocity:
The velocity is categorized into following types.
1. Uniform Velocity (constant velocity):
If a body covers equal displacement in equal intervals of time, then the body is said to
be moving with uniform velocity or constant velocity. In uniform velocity, the speed as well
as direction of the body does not change with time.
Mathematical Form:
Mathematically, it can be written as:
𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑇𝑇𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 𝑑𝑑𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑
Uniform Velocity =
𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸 𝑐𝑐𝑜𝑜 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑇𝑇𝑑𝑑
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2. Non-uniform velocity (variable velocity):

If a body covers unequal displacement in equal interval of time, then the body is said to be
moving with non-uniform velocity or variable velocity.
In variable velocity, the speed or direction or both of a moving body changes with time.
Mathematical Form:
Mathematically, it can be written as:
𝑈𝑈𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑇𝑇𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 𝑑𝑑𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑
Variable Velocity =
𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸 𝑐𝑐𝑜𝑜 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑇𝑇𝑑𝑑

3. Average velocity:
The total displacement covered by a body divided by the total time is called average
velocity.
Mathematical Form:
Mathematically, it can be written as:
𝑇𝑇𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑇𝑇𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑
Average velocity =
𝑇𝑇𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑇𝑇𝑑𝑑

𝑆𝑆
v =
𝑑𝑑
4. Instantaneous velocity:
The velocity of a body at any particular instant of time is called instantaneous velocity.
Or
The velocity for very short time interval ∆𝑡𝑡 (very small such that limit "∆𝑡𝑡” approaching
to zero) is called instantaneous velocity.
Mathematical Form:
Mathematically, it can be written as:
𝑑𝑑ℎ𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑇𝑇𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑
Instantaneous velocity = limit
𝑑𝑑ℎ𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑇𝑇𝑑𝑑
∆𝑡𝑡 →0
∆𝑑𝑑
v= limit
∆𝑑𝑑
∆𝑡𝑡 0

Q#7. State and explain acceleration.

c. Acceleration:
The measure of change in velocity”∆𝑣𝑣” with the passage of time “ ∆𝑡𝑡”is called
acceleration.
Or
Time rate of change of velocity is called acceleration.

Mathematical Form:
Mathematically, it can be written as:
𝑑𝑑ℎ𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑎𝑎𝑑𝑑 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑣𝑣
Acceleration =
𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑇𝑇𝑑𝑑

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�����⃗
∆𝑐𝑐
𝑎𝑎⃗ =
∆𝑑𝑑
Or
𝑐𝑐𝑓𝑓 −𝑐𝑐𝑖𝑖
a =
𝑑𝑑𝑓𝑓 −𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑖
Quantity and unit:
Acceleration is a vector quantity and its SI unit is meter per second squared
𝑇𝑇
( 2 𝑜𝑜𝑟𝑟 𝑚𝑚𝑠𝑠 −2 ).
𝑑𝑑
Type of Acceleration:
The acceleration is categorized into following types.
1. Uniform Acceleration (constant Acceleration):
A body is said to be moving with uniform acceleration, if equal change occurs in
velocity in equal intervals of time.
2. Non- uniform or variable acceleration:
A body is said to be moving with variable acceleration, if unequal change occurs in
velocity in equal intervals of time.
3. Average Acceleration:
The total change in velocity of a body divided by the total time is called average
acceleration. It is denoted by “< 𝑎𝑎⃗ >”.
Mathematical Form:
Mathematically, it can be written as:
𝑇𝑇𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸 𝑑𝑑ℎ𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑎𝑎𝑑𝑑 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑣𝑣
Average Acceleration =
𝑇𝑇𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑇𝑇𝑑𝑑
𝑣𝑣
��⃗
< 𝑎𝑎
���⃗ > =
𝑡𝑡

4. Positive Acceleration:
If the magnitude of velocity increases with the passage of time, such type of
acceleration is called positive acceleration. The positive acceleration is always in the direction
of motion of a body.
Example:
For example, a car starts from rest and its speed increases along a straight line with the
passage of time then the car is said to have positive acceleration.

5. Negative Acceleration:
If the magnitude of velocity decreases with the passage of time, such type of
acceleration is called negative acceleration .

Negative acceleration is also called Retardation or deceleration. The negative

acceleration is always in the opposite direction of motion of a body.
Example:
For example, when a car is moving with a certain speed then brakes are applied which
decreases the speed of car, then the car is said to have negative acceleration.

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6. Instantaneous Acceleration:
The Acceleration of a body at any particular instant of time is called instantaneous
acceleration.
The value of instantaneous acceleration is obtained, if ∆𝑡𝑡 is made smaller such that it
approaches to zero.
Mathematical Form:
Mathematically, it can be written as:
𝑑𝑑ℎ𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑 𝑑𝑑ℎ𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑎𝑎𝑑𝑑 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑣𝑣
Instantaneous Acceleration = limit
𝑑𝑑ℎ𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑇𝑇𝑑𝑑
∆𝑡𝑡 → 0

∆𝑐𝑐
a = lim
∆𝑑𝑑
∆𝑡𝑡 → 0

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Q#6. Use velocity time graph to prove the following equations of motion.
𝟏𝟏
(a) vf = vi + at (b) s = vit + 𝒂𝒂𝒕𝒕𝟐𝟐 (c) 2as = 𝒗𝒗𝒇𝒇𝟐𝟐 - 𝒗𝒗𝒊𝒊𝟐𝟐
𝟐𝟐

(a) Derive 1st equation of motion

OR
Prove that vf = vi + at
Ans: 1st equation of motion
Consider a body has initial velocity “vi” at point “A” and then its velocity changes with
uniform acceleration from “A” to “B” in time interval “t” and its final velocity becomes “vf” as shown.

In the figure
Initial velocity = vi = OA = DC
Final velocity = vf = BC
Time = t = OC = AD
Acceleration = a = AB
From the graph
BC = BD + DC ------ (i)
Put the values of “BC” and “DC” in equation (i)
Vf = BD + vi -------- (ii)
As we know that the slope of velocity-time graph is equal to acceleration, then
𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵
𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴 =
𝐴𝐴𝐵𝐵
𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵
𝑎𝑎 =
𝑑𝑑
𝑎𝑎𝑡𝑡 = 𝐴𝐴𝐵𝐵
Put it in eq (ii)
𝑉𝑉𝑜𝑜 = 𝑎𝑎𝑡𝑡 + 𝑉𝑉𝑑𝑑
𝑉𝑉𝑜𝑜 = 𝑉𝑉𝑑𝑑 + 𝑎𝑎𝑡𝑡 (Proved)

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(b) Derive 2nd equation of motion

OR
1
Prove that S = vit + at2
2
Ans: 2nd equation of motion
Consider a body is moving with initial velocity “vi” and
covered distance “S” in time “t”.
The distance covered by a body is equal to the area
between velocity-time graph “AB” and time axis “OC”
which is equal to the area of “OABC”.
In the figure
Initial velocity = vi = OA = DC
Final velocity = vf = BC
Time = t = OC = AD
Acceleration = a = AB
Distance =S

From the figure

Distance travelled = Area of figure OABC
𝑆𝑆 = 𝐴𝐴𝑟𝑟𝐴𝐴𝑎𝑎 𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝑅𝑅𝐴𝐴𝑅𝑅𝑡𝑡𝑎𝑎𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑙𝑙𝐴𝐴 𝑂𝑂𝐴𝐴𝐵𝐵𝑂𝑂 + 𝐴𝐴𝑟𝑟𝐴𝐴𝑎𝑎 𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝑇𝑇𝑟𝑟𝑇𝑇𝑎𝑎𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑙𝑙𝐴𝐴 𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐵𝐵
1
𝑆𝑆 = (𝐿𝐿𝐴𝐴𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑡𝑡ℎ × 𝐴𝐴𝑟𝑟𝐴𝐴𝑎𝑎𝐵𝐵𝑡𝑡ℎ) + (𝐿𝐿𝐴𝐴𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅ℎ𝑡𝑡 × 𝐴𝐴𝑟𝑟𝐴𝐴𝑎𝑎𝐵𝐵𝑡𝑡ℎ)
2
1
𝑆𝑆 = (𝑂𝑂𝑂𝑂 × 𝑂𝑂𝐴𝐴) + (𝐴𝐴𝐵𝐵 × 𝐴𝐴𝐵𝐵)
2
By putting the values we get
1
S = (t x vi) + ( t x BD) ------ (i)
2
As
𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵
𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴 =
𝐴𝐴𝐵𝐵
𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵
𝑎𝑎 =
𝑑𝑑
𝑎𝑎𝑡𝑡 = 𝐴𝐴𝐵𝐵
Put it in eq (i)
1
S = + 𝑉𝑉𝑑𝑑 𝑡𝑡 + (t x at)
2
1
S = vi t + at2
2
(Proved)

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(c) Derive 3rd equation of motion

OR
Prove that 2aS = 𝒗𝒗𝟐𝟐𝒇𝒇 − 𝒗𝒗𝟐𝟐𝒊𝒊
Ans: 3rd equation of motion
Consider a body is moving with initial velocity “vi” and
covered distance “S” in time “t”.
The distance covered by a body is equal to the area
of “OABC” which is known as Trapezium.

In the figure
Initial velocity = vi = OA = DC
Final velocity = vf = BC
Time = t = OC = AD
Acceleration = a = AB
Distance =S
From the figure
Distance travelled = Area of figure OABC
S = Area of Trapezium OABC
(𝑺𝑺𝑺𝑺𝑺𝑺 𝒐𝒐𝒇𝒇 𝒑𝒑𝒂𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒂𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒑𝒑𝒑𝒑𝒑𝒑 𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒑𝒑𝒔𝒔)𝐱𝐱 𝒉𝒉𝒊𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒆𝒉𝒉𝒕𝒕
S =
𝟐𝟐
(𝑶𝑶𝑶𝑶+𝑩𝑩𝑩𝑩)𝒙𝒙 𝑶𝑶𝑩𝑩
S =
𝟐𝟐
�𝒗𝒗𝒊𝒊 + 𝒗𝒗𝒇𝒇 �× 𝒕𝒕
𝑆𝑆 =
𝟐𝟐
�𝒗𝒗𝒇𝒇 + 𝒗𝒗𝒊𝒊 �
𝑆𝑆 = x t ------ (i)
𝟐𝟐

As from 1st equation of motion

𝑉𝑉𝑜𝑜 = 𝑉𝑉𝑑𝑑 + 𝑎𝑎𝑡𝑡
OR
𝒗𝒗𝒇𝒇 − 𝒗𝒗𝒊𝒊
𝒕𝒕 =
𝒂𝒂
Put it in eq (i)
𝒗𝒗𝒇𝒇 + 𝒗𝒗𝒊𝒊 𝒗𝒗𝒇𝒇 − 𝒗𝒗𝒊𝒊
𝑆𝑆 = � �� �
𝟐𝟐 𝒂𝒂

𝒗𝒗𝟐𝟐𝒇𝒇 − 𝒗𝒗𝟐𝟐𝒊𝒊
𝑆𝑆 =
𝟐𝟐𝒂𝒂

2𝑎𝑎𝑆𝑆 = 𝒗𝒗𝟐𝟐𝒇𝒇 − 𝒗𝒗𝟐𝟐𝒊𝒊 (proved)

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Q#7. What is free fall? what is its value near the surface of earth. Explain with example
that rock and sheet of paper will fall at the same rate without air resistance. 12
Ans: Free Fall:
The motion in which air resistance is neglected and the acceleration is nearly constant
is known as free-fall.
Explanation:
The acceleration produces in a freely falling body due to attraction of earth is called
acceleration due to gravity or gravitational acceleration. It is denoted by “g”.
According to famous scientist Galileo, In the absence of air resistance, when bodies of
different masses (light or heavy) are dropped at the same time from the same height then they
fall towards earth with the same acceleration.
Furthermore, if the distance of the fall is small compared to the radius of earth, the
acceleration can be considered constant throughout its fall.
Value of “g”:
The value of “g” near the earth’s surface is approximately “9.8 m/s2” or “32.2Ft/s2”
and its value is constant for all bodies. It is directed downward towards the centre of the earth.
Example:
If we drop a rock and sheet of paper from the top of tube at the same time. It is found
that in the presence of air resistance, rock is falling faster than a sheet of paper. The effect of
air resistance is responsible for slower fall of the paper. When air is removed from the tube,
both the rock and the paper have exactly the same acceleration due to the gravity. So, in the
absence of air, the rock and the paper fall freely as shown in figure.

Acceleration due to gravity and three equations of motion:

For freely falling bodies, we can use the equations of motion by replacing “a” with “g”
and distance “S” with height “h”. Then, the equations become:
vf = vi + gt – (i)
1
h = vit + gt2 – (ii)
2
2gh = vf2 - vi2 – (iii)

Conditions: While using these equations of motion there are two conditions.
1. If a body is thrown vertically downward, its initial velocity (vi) will be zero and the
value of “g” will be positive.
2. If a
body is
thrown
vertically
upward, its
final velocity
“vf” will be
zero and the
value of “g”
will be
negative because with altitude, the value of “g” decreases.

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TOPIC WISE QUESTIONS

Q#1. Define Kinematics.
Ans: Kinematics:
Kinematics is the branch of physics which deals with the study of motion without
going into detail of what causes the motion.
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Q#2. Define Rest.
Ans: Rest:
When a body does not change its position with respect to its surrounding (or an
observer), then the body is said to be in the state rest.
Examples:
1. A bird sitting on a branch of a tree.
2. A student sitting on a chair.
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Q#3. What is meant by graph and discuss how the slope of a graph can be calculated?
Ans: Graph:
A graph is a straight or curved line which shows a relationship between two physical
quantities.
Explanation:
Usually, a graph contains horizontal and vertical lines at equal distances and
coordinate systems to show relationship in various quantities. The horizontal lines are called
x-axis while the vertical lines are called y-axis. The point of intersection of these two lines are
called origin “O”.
Slope of Graph:
The slope of graph means vertical
coordinate difference divided by horizontal
coordinate difference.
Mathematical Form:
Mathematically, it can be written as:
∆𝑣𝑣
Slope =
∆𝑥𝑥
Or
𝑣𝑣𝑓𝑓 −𝑣𝑣𝑖𝑖
Slope =
𝑥𝑥𝑓𝑓 −𝑥𝑥𝑖𝑖
Calculation of slope of a graph:
The slope of a graph in Cartesian coordinate system can be calculated as,
1. Pick two points Pi and Pf on the line.
2. Determine the coordinates i.e. Pi (xi, yi) and Pf (xf, yf) by drawing perpendicular on x
and y-axis from both points.
3. Determine the difference between x-coordinates (∆x = xf – xi) and y-coordinates
(∆y = yf – yi.)
4. Dividing the difference in y-coordinates by difference in x-coordinates gives slope. i.e.

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∆𝑣𝑣 𝑣𝑣𝑓𝑓 −𝑣𝑣𝑖𝑖

Slope = =
∆𝑥𝑥 𝑥𝑥𝑓𝑓 −𝑥𝑥𝑖𝑖
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Q#4. Discuss the distance time graph with different cases.

Ans: Distance- Time Graph: The graph plotted between distance (s) and time (t) is called
distance-time graph.
Explanation: In this graphical analysis, the distance is plotted along vertical axis (y-axis) and
time along horizontal axis (x-axis). Distance time graph is always in the positive xy plane, as
with the passage of time, distance never goes to negative axis, irrespective of the direction of
motion. The slope of distance time curve only gives speed.
∆𝑆𝑆
Slope = Or
∆𝑑𝑑
𝑆𝑆𝑓𝑓 −𝑆𝑆𝑖𝑖
Slope =
𝑑𝑑𝑓𝑓 −𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑖
Distance time graph with different cases:
1. When there is no motion (zero speed):

When there is no change in distance with the passage of time, then the body is at rest. So,
the speed is zero. In such conditions, graph will be a straight horizontal line as shown in
figure.

When the body is moving with uniform speed: When a body covers equal distance in
equal interval of time, then the body is said to be moving uniform speed, In such
conditions the graph will be a straight line with a constant slope. i.e. the higher is the slop,
greater will be the speed.

to

When the body is moving with variable speed: When a body

covers unequal distance in equal interval of time, then it is said
be moving with variable speed. In such conditions, the slope
does not remain constant as shown in figure.

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Q#5. Define speed-time graph? Show that how

(a) Slope or gradient of speed-time graph gives magnitude of acceleration?
(b) Area under the gives distance travelled?
Ans: Speed-Time Graph: The graph plotted between speed (v) and time (t) is called speed-
time graph.
In this graphical analysis, the speed is plotted along vertical axis (y-axis) and time along
horizontal axis (x-axis).
(a) Slope of speed-time graph gives magnitude of acceleration: The slope of speed-
time graph will give the magnitude of acceleration i.e.

∆𝑐𝑐 𝑐𝑐𝑓𝑓 −𝑐𝑐𝑖𝑖

Slope = =
∆𝑑𝑑 𝑑𝑑𝑓𝑓 −𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑖
Explanation: Consider the motion of the object which speeds up from 0 m/s to 8m/s in 4
seconds.
Now, the slope of the graph is given
by:
∆𝑐𝑐
Slope =
∆𝑑𝑑

Whereas, ∆v = vf –vi And ∆t = tf - ti

𝑐𝑐𝑓𝑓 −𝑐𝑐𝑖𝑖
Slope =
𝑑𝑑𝑓𝑓 −𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑖

So, eq (i) becomes

Slope = Magnitude of acceleration |a|
So,
8−0
a=
4−0
8
a=
4
a = 2m/s2

Thus, the slope of speed time graph gives the magnitude of acceleration.

(b) Area under speed time graphs represent the distance travelled: In speed time
graph, the area enclosed by the speed time curve and the time axis gives us the
distance travelled by the body.
As we know that,
𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑
Speed =
𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑇𝑇𝑑𝑑
Or
∆𝑑𝑑
v =
∆𝑑𝑑
By cross-multiplication
∆s = 𝑣𝑣 x ∆t – (i)
Now, to find out the distance travelled by calculating the area of rectangle for the speed time
graph, consider the motion of the object which speeds up from 0 m/s to 8 m/s in 4 sec.

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As,
Distance travelled = Area of Rectangle – (ii)
And we know that
Area of Rectangle = length x width

Area of Rectangle = l x w
So, eq (i) becomes,
Area of Rectangle = ∆x ∆t
Where as ∆𝒕𝒕 = 𝒕𝒕𝒇𝒇 − 𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒊 , ∆𝒗𝒗= vf – vi
So,
Area of rectangle = (𝑡𝑡𝑜𝑜 − 𝑡𝑡𝑑𝑑 ) x ( vf – vi )
By putting values,
Area of rectangle = (4-0) x (8-0)
= 4x8
Area of Rectangle = 32m
This shows that area under the graph gives us distance travelled.
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Q#6. Discuss the slopes of speed-time graph in following cases.

(a). When Acceleration is uniform
(b). When Acceleration is variable (non-uniform)
(c). When there is no Acceleration.
a. When Acceleration is uniform:
When the speed of a moving body increases by equal amounts in equal intervals of
time then the speed-time graph of the body will be straight line with a constant slope as shown
in figure. The slope of straight line shows uniform acceleration of the moving body.

Speed v (m/s)

Uniform Acceleration

t (s)
Time
b. When acceleration is variable (non-uniform):
When a body covers unequal distance in equal intervals of time then the body is said
to be moving with variable speed. In such case, variable acceleration is produced and the
slope of the body is a curved lined. So, the curved line shows the variable acceleration of the
moving body as shown in figure.

Speed v(m/s)

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Variable Acceleration

0 t (s)
Time
C. When there is no Acceleration:
When the speed of a moving body does not change with the passage of time then there
is no acceleration produced in it. So, the speed remains constant and in such condition, the
graph will be a straight horizontal line as shown in figure.

Speed v(m/s)
No Acceleration

t (s)
Time

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NUMERICAL QUESTIONS
1. A squash ball makes contact with a squash racquet and changes velocity 15m/s west
to 25m/s east in 0.10s. Determine the vector acceleration of the squash ball.
Data:
Initial velocity (west) = vi = - 15m/s (negative sign is used with vi because it is opposite to vf )
Final velocity (East) = vf = 25m/s
Time = t = 0.10s
Find:
Acceleration = a =?
Solution:
As, we know that

𝑽𝑽𝒇𝒇 −𝑽𝑽𝒊𝒊
a=
𝒕𝒕
By putting values

25−(−15)
a=
0.10

25+15)
a=
0.10

40
a=
0.10

a = 400 m/s2
Result:
So, the acceleration produced by squash ball is 400 m/s2 in the direction of east.
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2. A golf ball that is initially traveling at 25m/s hits a sand trap and slows down with an
acceleration of -20m/s2. Find its displacement after 2.0s.
Data: Initial velocity = vi = 25m/s
Acceleration = a = -20m/s2 (deacceleration)
Time = t = 2s
Find: Displacement = S = ?
Solution: By using second equation of motion
1
S = vit + at2
2
By putting values,
1
S = 25x2 + x( -20) x (2)2
2
1
S = 25x2 + x -20 x 4
2
1
S = 50 + x -20 x 4
2
1
S = 50 + x – 80
2
S = 50 – 40
S = 10m
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3. A bullet accelerates the length of the barrel of a gun 0.750m long with a magnitude of
5.35x 105 m/s2. With what speed does the bullet exit the barrel?
Data: Initial velocity = vi = 0 m/s
Distance covered = S = 0.750m
Acceleration = 𝑎𝑎⃗ =5.35 x 105 m/s2
Find: Final velocity = vf= ?
Solution:
By using 3rd equation of motion
2aS = vf2 – vi2
Or
vf2= 2aS + vi2
By putting values
vf2 = 2x5.35x105 x 0.750 + (0)2
vf2 = 8.025x105 + 0
vf2 = 8.025x105
Taking square root on both sides

�vf2 = √8.025x105

𝑣𝑣𝑜𝑜 = √80.25x10−1 x105

𝑣𝑣𝑜𝑜 = �80.25x105−1
𝑣𝑣𝑜𝑜 = √80.25x104
𝑣𝑣𝑜𝑜 = √80.25 x √104
𝑣𝑣𝑜𝑜 = √80.25x �(102 )2
𝑣𝑣𝑜𝑜 =8.958 x 102 m/s
𝑣𝑣𝑜𝑜 = 8.96 x 102 m/s
Or
𝑣𝑣𝑜𝑜 = 896 x 10-2 x 102 m/s
𝑣𝑣𝑜𝑜 = 896 x 10-2+2
𝒗𝒗𝒇𝒇 =896 m/s
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4. A driver is travelling at 18m/s when she sees a red light ahead. Her car is capable of
decelerating at a rate of 3.65 m/s2. If she applies brakes when she is only 20.0m from
the intersection when she sees the light, will she be able to stop in time.
Data:
Initial velocity = vi = 18 m/s
Find velocity = vf = 0m/s Acceleration = a = -3.65m/s2 (negative sign shows deceleration
because velocity of car decreases)
Distance b/w car and red light = S1 = 20m
Find:
Actual distance covered = S2 = ?
Further distance covered=S=?

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Solution: First, we calculate actual distance covered “S2” with deceleration by using 3rd
equation of motion.
2aS2 = vf2 – vi2
Or
𝑐𝑐𝑓𝑓2 −𝑐𝑐𝑖𝑖2
S2 =
2𝑑𝑑

(𝑂𝑂)2 − (18)2
S2 =
2𝑥𝑥−3.65

𝑂𝑂− 324
S2 =
− 7.3

− 324
S2 =
− 7.3
S2 = 44.38m
Or
S2 = 44.4m
Here the distance covered by the car with given deccleration is 44.4m which is greater
than the remaining distance i.e 20m between the car and red light.
Thus, the driver will unable to stop the car with in 20m.
Now, For finding further distance covered “S”
S = S2 – S1
S = 44.4-20
S = 24.4m
So, she will go 24.4m past the light.
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Q#5. An antelope moving with constant acceleration 2m/s2 covers crosses a point where
its velocity is 5m/s. After 6.00s how much distance it has covered and what is its velocity.
Data:
Acceleration = a = 2m/s2
Initial velocity = vi = 5m/s
Time = t = 6s
Find:
Distance covered = S = ?
Final velocity = vf = ?
Solution:
For finding “S”, we use 2nd equation of motion
1
S = vit + at2
2
By putting values
1
S = 5x6 + x 2 x (6)2
2
1
S = 30 + x 2 x 36
2
S = 30 + 36
S = 66m

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Now, for finding “vf”, we use 1st equation of motion

vf = vi + at
By putting values
vf = 5 + (3x6)
Vf = 5 + 12
Vf = 17 m/s

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Q#6. With what speed must a ball be thrown vertically from ground level to rise a
maximum height of 50m?
O
vf = 0

S = h = 50m
g = - 9.8 m/s2
vi = ?
O – ball
Data:
Final velocity = vf = 0 m/s
Height = h = 50m
Acceleration due to gravity = g = -9.8 m/s2 [for upward motion, g is -9.8 m/s2]
Find:
Initial velocity = vi= ?
Solution:
By using 3rd equation of motion
2gh = vf2 – vi2
By putting values
2 x (-9.8) x 50 = 0 – Vi2
-980 = - vi2
980 = vi2
Or
vi2 = 980
Taking square root on both sides
�vi2 = √980
vi = 31.3 m/s

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ASSIGNMENTS
Assignment 2.1:
In 2009, a Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt created a world record in Berlin by running
100m in just 9.58s. What is his average speed?
Data: Distance covered = S = 100m
Time taken = t = 9.58s
Find:
Average speed = <v>=?
Solution:
As, we know that
𝑆𝑆
< 𝑣𝑣 > =
𝑑𝑑
By putting values
100
< 𝑣𝑣 > =
9.58
< 𝒗𝒗 > = 10.43 m/s

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Assignment 2.2:
A runner makes one lap around a 270m circular track in 30s. What is his (a) average
speed (b) average velocity.
Data:
Distance covered = S = 270m
Time taken = t = 30s
Find:
(a) Average speed = < 𝑣𝑣 >= ?
(b) Average velocity = < 𝑣𝑣⃗ > = ?
Solution:
(a) For finding average speed < 𝑣𝑣 >, we know that
𝑺𝑺
< 𝒗𝒗 > =
𝒕𝒕
By putting values
270
< 𝑣𝑣 > =
30
< 𝒗𝒗 > = 9m/s
(b)Now, for finding average velocity, we know that
𝑻𝑻𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒕𝒂𝒂𝒑𝒑 𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒑𝒑𝒑𝒑𝒂𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒑𝒑𝑺𝑺𝒑𝒑𝒅𝒅𝒕𝒕
�⃗ > =
< 𝒗𝒗
𝑻𝑻𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒕𝒂𝒂𝒑𝒑 𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒊𝑺𝑺𝒑𝒑
𝑑𝑑⃗
< 𝑣𝑣⃗ > =
𝑑𝑑
As we know that displacement in a circular track is zero. i.e, 𝑆𝑆⃗ = 0, So,
0
< 𝑣𝑣⃗ > =
30
�⃗ > = 0 m/s
< 𝒗𝒗

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Assignment 2.3:
If in the same experiment you take the readings of the speedometer of the car as 20km/h
in the 4th second and 32 km/h in the 9th second. What is the acceleration of your car in
this interval?
Data:
Initial velocity = vi = 20km/h
20x1000
= vi =
3600
200
= vi = => 5.5 m/s
36
Final velocity = vf = 32km/h
32x1000
vf =
3600
vf = 8.8 m/s
Initial time = ti = 4s
Final time = tf = 9s
Find:
Acceleration = a =?

Solution:
As we know that
∆𝐯𝐯�⃗
�⃗ =
𝒂𝒂
∆𝒕𝒕
Or
�⃗𝑓𝑓 −����⃗
𝑉𝑉 𝑉𝑉𝚤𝚤
a=
𝑑𝑑𝑓𝑓 − 𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑖
By putting values
8.8−5.5
𝑎𝑎⃗ =
9−4
3.3
𝑎𝑎⃗ =
5
�⃗ = 0.66 m/s2
𝒂𝒂

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Assignment2.4:
A cyclist increases his speed from zero to 8ms-1 in 10s. Then he moves with uniform
speed for the next 20 seconds and then its speed decreases uniformly to zero in the next
20 seconds. The graph is plotted for the journey, use this graph to calculate the total
distance covered.
(Graph on page no.48)
Data:
Length of 1st parallel side = 30-10
= 20m
nd
Length of 2 parallel side = 50-0
= 50m
Height of trapezium = 8m
Find:
Total Distance covered = S = ?

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Solution:
For finding “S”, using formula
Distance covered = Area under the graph
So, S = Area of Trapezium OABC …………(i)
As we know that
𝒔𝒔𝑺𝑺𝑺𝑺 𝒐𝒐𝒇𝒇 𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒐𝒐 𝒑𝒑𝒂𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒂𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒑𝒑𝒑𝒑𝒑𝒑 𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒑𝒑𝒔𝒔 𝒙𝒙 𝒉𝒉𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒊𝒆𝒆𝒉𝒉𝒕𝒕
Area of Trapezium OABC =
𝟐𝟐
So, eq (i) becomes
𝑆𝑆𝐸𝐸𝑇𝑇 𝑐𝑐𝑜𝑜 𝑑𝑑𝑡𝑡𝑐𝑐 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝑑𝑑𝐸𝐸 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 𝑋𝑋 ℎ𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑎𝑎ℎ𝑑𝑑
S=
2
By putting values
(20+50)x 8
S=
2
(70)x 8
S=
2
560
S=
2
S = 280m
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Assignment 2.5:
A cyclist is moving with uniform acceleration of 1.2m/s2. How much time will it require
to change his velocity form 6m/s to 12 m/s.
Data:
Initial velocity = vi = 6m/s
Final velocity = vf = 12m/s
Acceleration = a = 1.2m/s2
Find:
Time t = ?
Solution:
By using 1st equation of motion
vf = vi + at
Or
𝑽𝑽𝒇𝒇 − 𝑽𝑽𝒊𝒊
t=
𝒂𝒂
By putting values
12− 6
t=
1.2

06
t=
1.2

t = 5s

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Assignment 2.6:
On Motorway M1, a car is moving at speed limit of 120km/h. By applying brakes the car
comes to rest after covering a distance of 30m. What is the deceleration of the car?
Date:
Initial velocity = vi = 120km/h
120𝑥𝑥1000
vi =
3600
vi = 33.33m/s
Final velocity = vf = 0 m/s
Distance covered = S =30m

Find:
Deceleration of car = a = ?
Solution:
Using 3rd equation of motion
2aS = vf2 – vi2
Or
𝒗𝒗𝟐𝟐𝒇𝒇 −𝐕𝐕𝐢𝐢 𝟐𝟐
a =
𝟐𝟐𝑺𝑺
By putting values
(𝑐𝑐)2 − (33.33)2
a =
2𝑥𝑥30
0−1110.8
a =
60
−1110.8
a =
60
a = -18.5m/s2
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Assignment 2.7:
In a cricket ball go straight up with a velocity of 40m/s. Calculate
(a) Maximum height ball will reach.
(b) Time to reach that height.
O
vf = 0, t =?

g = - 9.8 m/s2
h=?
vi = 40m/s
O Cricket ball
Data:
Initial velocity = vi = 40m/s
Final velocity = vf = 0m/s
Acceleration due to gravity = g = -9.8 m/s2 (For upward motion, value of g is negative)

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Find:
(a) Maximum height = h = ?
(b) Time =t =?
Solution:
For finding “h” we use 3rd equation of motion
2gh = vf2 – vi2
Or
𝒗𝒗𝟐𝟐𝒇𝒇 −𝒗𝒗𝟐𝟐𝒊𝒊
h=
𝟐𝟐𝒆𝒆
By putting values
(𝑐𝑐)2 − (40)2
h =
2 𝑥𝑥−9.8
0−1600
h =
−19.6
−1600
h =
−19.6
h = 81.6m

(b) Now for finding “t”, we use 1st equation of motion.

vf = vi – gt
Or
𝒗𝒗𝒇𝒇 −𝐯𝐯𝒊𝒊
t=
𝒆𝒆
By putting values
0− 40
t =
−9.8
−40
t =
−9.8

t = 4.08s
t = 4s

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