Sample paper 1
Question 1
What is the dimensional formula of torque?
A. MLT
-2
B. MT
-2
C. ML
2
T
-2
D. MLT
-1
E. ML
3
T
-2
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Torque is the turning effect of force applied on a body. It is given as
t = r x F
Where
t is the torque vector;
r is the displacement vector;
F is the force vector;
Since dimensional formula of force is MLT
-2
and that of displacement is L hence, dimensional formula
of torque becomes
MLT
-2
* L
ML
2
T
-2
Therefore, C is the correct answer option.
Question 2
A car moving at 25 m/s suddenly stops by applying brakes on observing a stoplight. If the time
taken during the process of stopping is 1.5 s, what is the displacement of the car?
A. 17.55 m
B. 18.75 m
C. 16.25 m
D. 15.35 m
E. 17.75 m
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
This problem can be solved by applying the kinematic equation of motion as shown below
v = u + at ------------ (1)
Where
v is the final velocity of the car;
u is the initial velocity of the car = 25 m/s;
a is the acceleration the car is undergoing;
t is the time under consideration = 1.5 s;
Since the car finally stops, hence v = 0 m/s. Putting the values in equation 1 we get
0 = 25 + a *1.5
Or, -25 = 1.5a --------------- (2)
Negative sign is coming because the car finally comes to rest and it is undergoing negative
acceleration. We can neglect the negative sign here. Therefore, equation 2 becomes