Questions & Answers: "Motion"

Complete guide to "Motion" for Physics students. Below you will find important questions and model answers to help you prepare.

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Question 1

1 Mark

A particle is moving in a circular path of radius r. The displacement after half a circle would be:

Options

Option A

Zero

Option B

πr

Option C is correct

2 r

Option D

2 πr

Question 2

1 Mark

A body is thrown vertically upward with velocity u, the greatest height h to which it will rise is,

Options

Option A

u/g

Option B is correct

u²/2g

Option C

u²/g

Option D

u/2g

Question 3

1 Mark

The numerical ratio of displacement to distance for a moving object is

Options

Option A

always less than 1

Option B

always equal to 1

Option C

always more than 1

Option D is correct

equal or less than 1

Question 4

1 Mark

If the displacement of an object is proportional to square of time, then the object moves with

Options

Option A

uniform velocity

Option B is correct

uniform acceleration

Option C

increasing acceleration

Option D

decreasing acceleration

Question 5

1 Mark

From the given v – t graph, it can be inferred that the object is

Diagram for Question 5

Options

Option A is correct

in uniform motion

Option B

at rest

Option C

in non-uniform motion

Option D is correct

moving with uniform acceleration

Question 6

1 Mark

Suppose a boy is enjoying a ride on a merry-go-round which is moving with a constant speed of 10 m s–1. It implies that the boy is

Options

Option A

at rest

Option B

moving with no acceleration

Option C is correct

in accelerated motion

Option D

moving with uniform velocity

Question 7

1 Mark

Area under a v – t graph represents a physical quantity which has the unit

Options

Option A

Option B is correct

m

Option C

Option D

msˉ¹

Question 8

1 Mark

Four cars A, B, C and D are moving on a levelled road. Their distance versus time graphs are shown in the following figure. Choose the correct statement.

Diagram for Question 8

Options

Option A

Car A is faster than car D.

Option B is correct

Car B is the slowest.

Option C

Car D is faster than car C.

Option D

Car C is the slowest.

Question 9

1 Mark

Slope of a velocity – time graph gives

Options

Option A

the distance

Option B

the displacement

Option C is correct

the acceleration

Option D

the speed

Question 10

1 Mark

In which of the following cases of motions, the distance moved and the magnitude of displacement are equal?

Options

Option A is correct

If the car is moving on straight road

Option B

If the car is moving in circular path

Option C

The pendulum is moving to and fro

Option D

The earth is revolving around the Sun

Question 11

1 Mark

Which of the following figures represents uniform motion of a moving object correctly?

Options

Option A is correctDiagram for Option A
Option B Diagram for Option B
Option C Diagram for Option C
Option D Diagram for Option D