NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 3 Metals And Non-Metals

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 3 Metals And Non-Metals Long Question And Answers

Question 1. Explain the process by which the metal is obtained from its molten chloride.
Answer:

Sodium

4Na + O2 → 2Na2O

Na2O+ H2O → 2NaOH

Sodium is obtained from sodium chloride by the process of electrolytic reduction.

Reactions: At cathode: Na+ + e → Na

At anode: 2Cl→ Cl2 + 2e ̄

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Question 2.

In the formation of a compound between two atoms A and B, A loses two electrons and B gains one electron. What is the nature of the bond between A and B?

  1. Suggest the formula of the compound formed between A and B.
  2. On similar lines explain the formation of the MgCl2, molecule.
  3. Common salt conducts electricity only in the molten state. Why?
  4. Why is the melting point of NaCl high?

Answer:

1.

1. Ionic Bond

2.

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 3 Metals And Non-Metals Formula Of Compound A And B

2. Mg → Mg+  + 2e

2Cl + 2e → 2CH

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 3 Metals And Non-Metals Formation Of MgCl Molecule

3. Na+ and Cl are free to move in the molten state but not in a solid state.

4. It is due to the strong force of attraction between Na+ and Cl.

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Question 3. Seema cooks and sometimes overcooks food to make it tender irrespective of the fact that it destroys some nutrients. She adds spices, sugar and/or salt to make it tastier and enjoyable.

Geeta uses plant roots and fruits which have enough sugar. She uses food of a vegetable origin which is better than animal origin. Seema enjoys spicy food but also takes one tablet for heartburn, one for digestion and another to release constipation.

She uses stale food or the food repeatedly warmed which loses its nutritive value. She uses frozen and preserved food which has a shelf life, after which it is inedible.

  1. Why should we prefer food from vegetable origin and not from animal origin?
  2. Why should we not take spicy food?
  3. Why should we not overcook food?
  4. Why should we not take frozen and preserved food and always prefer fresh food?
  5. What values are possessed by Geeta?

Answer:

1. Food of vegetable origin is less complex and easily digestible as compared to food of animal origin.

2. It leads to indigestion and sometimes constipation and heartburn.

3. It will lead to loss of nutrients.

4. It has a shelf life and is not fit for use and after sometimes it becomes stale. Fresh food is rich in nutrients.

5. Geeta has good eating habits and she keeps her family healthy.

Question 4.

  1. An ore on treatment with dilute hydrochloric acid produces brisk effervescence. What step will be required to obtain metal from the enriched ore?
  2. Copper coin is kept immersed in silver nitrate solution for some time. What change will take place in the coin and the colour of the solution? Write a balanced chemical equation of the reaction involved.

Answer:

1. Carbonate ore

Steps

1. Calcination: Carbonate ore is heated in a limited supply of air and oxide is obtained,

Example: 

ZnCO(s) → (Heat) → ZnO(s) +CO(g)

Reduction with carbon: Oxide ore is heated with carbon

ZnO(s) + C(s) → Zn(s) + CO(g)

2. Copper, being more reactive than silver will displace silver from the silver nitrate solution and there will be deposition of silver on a copper coin. The colour of the solution will turn to blue.

Example:

Cu(s) + 2AgNO3(aq) → Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 2Ag(s)

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Question 5.

1. List two differences between calcination and roasting in tabular form.

2. Which method will you use to reduce the following? Explain by giving a suitable example.

  1. Oxides of less reactive metals.
  2. Oxides of moderately reactive metals.
  3. Oxides of highly reactive metals.

Answer:

1. 

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 3 Metals And Non-Metals Roasting And Calcination

2.

1. Self-reduction (In the presence of heat).

2HgO → (Heat) → 2Hg+O

2Cu2O+Cu2S  →  (Heat) →  6Cu +SO2

2.  Reduction using carbon.

ZnO + C→ Zn + CO

Sometimes, some highly reactive metals are used as reducing agents.

Example:

3MnO2 + 4Al→ 3Mn + 2Al2O3 + Heat

Or Fe2O3 + 2Al → 2Fe + Al2O3 + Heat

3. Electrolytic reduction.

Example: Na, Mg, and Ca are obtained by electrolysis of their molten chlorides.

Question 6. Write a chemical equation when zinc granules react with:

  1. Sulphuric acid
  2. Hydrochloric acid
  3. Aluminium chloride
  4. Sodium hydroxide

⇒ \(\mathrm{Zn}+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4 \longrightarrow \mathrm{ZnSO}_4+\mathrm{H}_2\)

⇒  \(\mathrm{Zn}+2 \mathrm{HCl} \longrightarrow \mathrm{ZnCl}_2+\mathrm{H}_2\)

⇒  \(\mathrm{Zn}+\mathrm{AlCl}_3 \longrightarrow \text { No reaction }\)

⇒  \(\mathrm{Zn}+2 \mathrm{NaOH} \longrightarrow \mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{ZnO}_2+\mathrm{H}_2\)

⇒  \(\mathrm{Zn}+4 \mathrm{HNO}_3 \longrightarrow \mathrm{Zn}\left(\mathrm{NO}_3\right)_2+2 \mathrm{NO}_2+2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\)

Question 7. State reason why

  1. Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points.
  2. Ionic compounds are soluble in water.
  3. Ionic compounds are solid and somewhat hard.
  4. Ionic compounds conduct electricity in a molten state.
  5. The metals tend to lose electrons.

Answer:

  1. Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points because a considerable amount of energy is required to break the strong inter-ionic attraction.
  2. Ionic compounds are soluble in water because their oppositely charged ions break by the opposite pole of water molecules.
  3. They are solids and are somewhat hard because of the strong force of attraction between the positive and the negative ions.
  4. Ionic compounds conduct electricity in a molten state because the electrostatic forces of attraction between the oppositely charged ions are overcome due to heat.
  5. Metals lose electrons as a tendency to attain a filled valence shell.

Question 8. Here are some general statements. Give one exception for each statement.

  1. Metals are lustrous.
  2. Metals are solids at room temperature.
  3. Metals have a high melting point.
  4. Non-metals are non-lustrous.
  5. Non-metals are insulators or non-conductors of electricity.

Answer:

  1. Sodium
  2. Mercury
  3. Gallium
  4. Iodine
  5. Carbon

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Question 9.

1. Write two differences between calcination and roasting.

2. No reaction occurs when granules of solid ‘A’ are mixed with a powder of solid ‘B’: However when the mixture is heated, a reaction starts with the evolution of much heat.

Product ‘C’ of the reaction settles down as a liquid metal and solid product ‘D’ keeps floating over the liquid ‘C’. This reaction is sometimes used to make metals for ready use in odd places.

  1. Based on this information, make assumptions about ‘A’ and ‘B’ and corresponding deductions about ‘C’ and ‘D’ and write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction.  Include in the chemical equation the physical states of the reactants and products, the need for heating to start the reaction, and the exothermic reaction.
  2. Name two types of chemical reactions to which this reaction can belong.

Answer:

1. 

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 3 Metals And Non-Metals Calcination And Roasting

1. ‘A’ is aluminium, and ‘B’ is a ferric oxide (Iron (3) oxide).

2.

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 3 Metals And Non-Metals A Aluminium And B Ferric Oxide

This reaction is a displacement reaction because ‘Al’ is displacing ‘Fe’. It is also a redox reaction because ‘Al’ is a reducing agent and Fe2O3 is an oxidising agent.

Question 10. Define activity series of metals. Arrange the metals gold, copper, iron and magnesium in order of their increase in reactivity.

  1. What will you observe when:
  2. Some zinc pieces are put in a copper sulphate solution.
  3. Some silver pieces are put into a green-coloured ferrous sulphate solution.

Answer:

The series of metals in which metals are arranged in decreasing order of their reactivity.

Au < Cu < Fe < Mg is increasing order of reactivity.

The blue solution will become colourless and reddish-brown copper metal will be deposited.

⇒ \(\mathrm{Zn}(s)+\underset{\text { Blue }}{\mathrm{CuSO}_4(a q)} \longrightarrow \underset{\text { Colourless }}{\mathrm{ZnSO}_4(a q)}+\underset{\text { (reddish brown) }}{\mathrm{Cu}(s)}\)

Ag(s) + FeSO4(aq) → No reaction

The reaction will not take place because ‘Ag’ is less reactive than iron.

Question 11. An ore on heating in the air, gives sulphur dioxide gas. Name the method in each metallurgical step, that will be required to extract this metal from its ore.

State which of the following reactions will take place or not, giving the suitable reason for each.

Zn(s) + CuSO4(aq) → ZnSO4(aq) + Cu(s)

Fe(s) + ZnSO4(aq) → FeSO4(aq) + Zn(s)

Answer:

As the ore gives SO2 on heating, it is sulphide ore.

Steps of metallurgy:

Concentration of ore by froth floatation process.

Conversion of sulphide ore into oxide by roasting.

Conversion of metal oxide to metal either by heating along or by reduction with carbon.

Zn(s) + CuSO4(aq) → ZnSO4(aq) + Cu(s)

Yes, because Zn is more reactive than copper so will displace copper from the copper sulphate solution.

Fe(s) + ZnSO4(aq) →FeSO4(aq) + Zn(s)

No, because Fe is less reactive than Zn.

Question 12. How is the method of extraction of metals high up in the reactivity series different from that for metals in the middle? Why the same process cannot be applied to them? Explain giving equations, the extraction of sodium.
Answer:

Metals high up in the series are obtained by electrolytic reduction because these metals are strong reducing agents and therefore cannot be obtained by chemical reduction.

Metals in the middle of the series are less reactive and can be obtained by chemical reduction. The same process can’t be used for both of them as highly reactive metals can’t be obtained by chemical reduction.

Extraction of sodium is done by electrolysis of molten sodium chloride.

2 NaCl →(Electrolysis) → 2Na(s)+Cl2(g)

Question 13.

  1. Differentiate between roasting and calcination. Explain the two with the help of suitable chemical equations. How is zinc extracted from its ore?
  2. Name two metals that can be used to reduce metal oxides to metals.

Answer:

1.

Roasting: It is a process in which sulphide ore is heated in the presence of oxygen to convert it into oxide.

2ZnS+ 3O2→ 2ZnO + 2SO2

Calcination: It is a process in which carbonate ore is heated in the absence of air to form oxide.

ZnCO2(s) → (heat) → ZnO(s) + CO2(g)

By reduction process, Zn can be extracted from its ore.

Reduction. ZnO+C → Zn + CO2

2. Aluminium, Magnesium.

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Question 14.

  1. State two methods to prevent the rusting of iron.
  2.  Name the ores of the following metals
    1. Mercury, and
    2. Zinc
  3. Explain with the help of a diagram, how copper metal can be refined. Label the important arrangements in the experimental set-up.

Answer:

1.

  1. Painting
  2. Galvanisation

2.

  1. Cinnabar
  2. Zinc Blende

3. Impure copper is taken as an anode whereas pure copper is taken as a cathode. Copper sulphate solution (CuSO4) is taken as an electrolyte. When an electric current is passed, impure copper changes to ions which gain electrons at the cathode and change into pure copper. Impurities are left behind as anode mud.

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 3 Metals And Non-Metals Impure Copper

At anode: Cu(s) → Cu2+ (aq) + 2e–  Impure →

At cathode: Cu2+ (aq) + 2e → Cu(s)(Pure)

Question 15.

1. What are amphoteric oxides? Give two examples.

2. State reasons for the following:

  1. Silver and copper lose their shine when they are exposed to air. Name the substance formed on their surface in each case.
  2. Tarnished copper vessels are cleaned with tamarind juice.
  3. Aluminium is more reactive than iron yet there is less corrosion of aluminium as compared to iron when both are exposed to air.

Answer:

Those oxides react with both acid as well as base to produce salt and water

Example: Al2O3, and ZnO.

  1. These metals get corroded. Silver forms black Ag2S (silver sulphide) and copper forms a greenish layer of basic copper carbonate CuCO3.Cu(OH)2.
  2. Tamarind contains acid which reacts with basic copper carbonate and the product gets dissolved and removed from the copper vessel.
  3. Aluminium forms an oxide layer on its surface which does not further react with air.

Question 16. Samples of four metals A, B, C, and D were taken and added to the following solution one by one. The results obtained have been tabulated as follows.

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Use the Table above to answer the following questions about metals A, B, C, and D.

  1. Which is the most reactive metal?
  2. What would you observe if B is added to a solution of Copper (II) sulphate?
  3. Arrange the metals A, B, C, and D in the order of decreasing reactivity.

Answer:

1. B is the most reactive metal. From the table, B can displace iron from its solution, but others cannot.

2. B is more reactive than iron which is more reactive than copper. Hence B is more reactive than copper and displaces copper from its solution.

3. Thus, one will observe that the blue colour of copper sulphate fades away and red-brown particles of copper settle at the bottom of the container.

B > A > C > D.

Question 17.

  1. Write the electron-dot structures for sodium, oxygen and magnesium.
  2. Show the formation of Na2O and MgO by the transfer of electrons.
  3. What are the ions present in these compounds?

Answer:

1. Electron-dot structures of sodium, oxygen and magnesium:

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 3 Metals And Non-Metals Structures Of Sodium And Oxygen And Magnesium

2.

Formation Of Na2O by The Transfer of electron:

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 3 Metals And Non-Metals Formation Of NaO And MgO By The Transfer

Formation Of MgO by The Transfer of electron:

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 3 Metals And Non-Metals Formation Of Magnesium Oxide

3.

  1. Sodium (Na) and Oxide ion (O2-) are present in Na, O.
  2. Magnesium ion (Mg2+) and Oxide ion (O2-)) are present in MgO.

Question 18. Define the terms:

  1. Mineral
  2. Ore
  3. Gangue

Answer:

1. Mineral:

The naturally occurring compounds of metals which are generally mixed with other matter such as soil, rocks and limestone are called minerals.

2. Ore:

The minerals which contain a high percentage of the metal and the metal can be extracted profitably, i.e., with low cost and minimum effort, are called ores.

3. Gangue:

The impurity of sand, rocking materials and other contaminations present in the ore is called gangue.

Question 19. What chemical process is used to obtain a metal from its oxide?
Answer:

A chemical process called reduction is used to obtain a metal from its oxide. Zinc oxide is reduced to metallic zinc by heating with carbon.

⇒ \(\mathrm{ZnO}(\mathrm{s})+\mathrm{C}(\mathrm{s}) \longrightarrow \mathrm{Zn}(\mathrm{s})+\mathrm{CO}(\mathrm{g})\)

Sometimes displacement processes can also be used. Highly reactive metals like sodium, calcium, aluminium, etc., are used as reducing agents because these displace metals of low reactivity from their compounds,

Example:

2Al(s) + Fe2O3(s) → (Heat)→ Fe(s) + Al2O3(S).

Question 20. Metallic oxides of zinc, magnesium and copper were heated with the following metals:

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 3 Metals And Non-Metals Metallic Oxides Of Magnesium And Copper Were Heated

Answer:

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 3 Metals And Non-Metals Metallic Oxides Of Magnesium And Copper Answer

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Question 21. Give reasons

  1. Platinum, gold and silver are used to make jewellery.
  2. Sodium, potassium and lithium are stored under oil.
  3. Aluminium is a highly reactive metal, yet it is used to make utensils for cooking.
  4. Carbonate and sulphide ores are usually converted into oxides during the process of extraction.

Answer:

  1. Because Pt, Au and Ag do not react with SO2, CO2 and H2S gas present in the air and hence their glow is retained.
  2. Sodium, potassium and lithium are stored under oil because they vigorously react with oxygen in the air and even catch fire.
  3. Yes, aluminium is a reactive metal, still, it is being used to make utensils for cooking. This is because aluminium forms a non-reactive layer of aluminium oxide which resists spoiling any food material.
  4. Carbonate and sulphide ores are usually converted into oxides during the process of extraction because it is easier to obtain a metal from its oxide as compared to its carbonates and sulphides.

Question 22. Differentiate between metal and non-metal based on their chemical properties.
Answer:

Difference between metals and non-metals based on chemical properties.

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Question 23.

  1. Show the formation of MgO by the transfer of electrons.
  2. Name the cation and the anion.
  3. Write three properties of ionic compounds.

Answer:

1. 

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 3 Metals And Non-Metals MgO By The Transfer Of Electrons

2. 

  1. Cation is positively charged [Mg2+]
  2. Anion is negatively charged (O2-).

3. A solution of ionic compounds contains ions since electricity conduction requires the movement of charged particles that conduct electricity.

  1. Soluble in water.
  2. Good conductor of electricity in a molten state and aqueous solution.
  3. High melting and boiling points.

Question 24. Differentiate between roasting and calcination.
Answer:

Differentiate between roasting and calcination

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Question 25. Name the ore of mercury. How is mercury extracted from its ore?
Answer:

HgS-Cinnabar.

First, HgS is converted into HgO.

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 3 Metals And Non-Metals HgS Is Converted Into HgO

Then, HgO is reduced to mercury on further heating.

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 3 Metals And Non-Metals HgO Is Reduced To mercury On Further Heating

Question 26. State reasons for the following

  1. Metals conduct electricity.
  2. Non-metals in general do not displace hydrogen from dilute acids.
  3. Aluminium easily combines with oxygen but still it can be used for making kitchen utensils.

Answer:

1. Metals have electrons which are free to move.

2. A non-metal is an electron acceptor. It cannot supply electrons to H+ ions. Hydrogen can only be displaced from dilute acids if electrons are supplied to the H+ ions of the acid. The layer of aluminium oxide formed prevents the metal from further oxidation.

Question 27. A metal ‘X’ acquires a green colour coating on its surface on exposure to air.

  1. Identify the metal ‘X’ and name the process responsible for this change.
  2. Name and write the chemical formula of the green coating formed on the metal.
  3. List two important methods to prevent the process.

Answer:

Metal is copper. The process is corrosion.

Basic copper carbonate [CuCO3.Cu(OH)2]

It should be coated with tin.

It should be mixed with other metals to form alloys.

Question 28. Differentiate between metals and non-metals based on their chemical properties.
Answer:

Differentiate between metals and non-metals based on their chemical properties

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Question 29. Write balanced chemical equations for the following reactions:

  1. Dilute sulphuric acid reacts with aluminium powder.
  2. Dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with sodium carbonate.
  3. Carbon dioxide is passed through lime water.

Answer:

⇒ \(2 \mathrm{Al}(s)+3 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4(\text { dil. }) \longrightarrow \mathrm{Al}_2\left(\mathrm{SO}_4\right)_3(a q)+3 \mathrm{H}_2(\mathrm{~g})\)

⇒ \(\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{CO}_3(\mathrm{~s})+2 \mathrm{HCl}(\text { dil. }) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{NaCl}(a q)+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(l)+\mathrm{CO}_2(g)\)

⇒  \(\underset{\text { Lime water }}{\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_2(a q)}+\mathrm{CO}_2(\mathrm{~g}) \longrightarrow \underset{\text { (White ppt.) }}{\mathrm{CaCO}_3(\mathrm{~s})}+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(l)\)

Question 30. Observe the two test tubes A and B in the diagram given below and answer the following questions

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 3 Metals And Non-Metals Test Tube A And B

  1. In which test tube will the reaction take place?
  2. Write a balanced equation for the reaction.
  3. Name the type of reaction.

Answer:

In the first test tube, the reaction will take place.

Fe(s) + CuSO4(aq) → FeSO4(aq) + Cu(s)

Displacement reaction

Question 31. What is meant by the reactivity series of metals? State which of the following chemical reactions will take place giving the suitable reason for each.

  1. Zn(s) + CuSO4(aq) → ZnSO4(aq) + Cu(s)
  2. Fe(s) + ZnSO4(aq) → FeSO4(aq) + Zn(s)
  3. Zn(s) + FeSO4(aq) → ZnSO4(aq) + Fe(s)

Answer:

  • A reactivity series is a series of metals arranged in the order of their decreasing reactivities (activities).
  • The reaction will take place because Zn is above Cu in the activity series and is more reactive than Cu.
  • The reaction will not take place as Fe is below Zn in the activity series and cannot displace Zn from its solution.
  • The reaction will take place because Zn is more reactive than Fe.

Question 32. Iqbal treated a lustrous, divalent element M with sodium hydroxide. He observed the formation of bubbles in the reaction mixture. He made the same observations when this element was treated with hydrochloric acid. Suggest how can he identify the produced gas. Write chemical equations for both reactions.
Answer:

As the element is lustrous, it must be a metal. As it is divalent and reacts with NaOH with the formation of bubbles of a gas (H2 gas), it must be zinc. Further, zinc also reacts with HCl acid with the evolution of the same gas H2.

The gas can be identified by bringing a lighted candle near it when it burns with a popping sound. The reactions taking place are as follows:

⇒ \(\underset{\text { Zinc }}{\mathrm{Zn}}+\underset{\text { Sodium hydroxide }}{2 \mathrm{NaOH}} \longrightarrow \underset{\text { Sodium zincate }}{\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{ZnO}_2}+\underset{\text { Hydrogen gas }}{\mathrm{H}_2}\)

⇒ \(\underset{\text { Zinc }}{\mathrm{Zn}}+\underset{\text { Hydrochloric acid }}{2 \mathrm{HCl}} \longrightarrow \underset{\text { Zinc chloride }}{\mathrm{ZnCl}_2}+\underset{\text { Hydrogen gas }}{\mathrm{H}_2}\)

Question 33. You are given a hammer, a battery, a bulb, wires and a switch.

  1. How could you use them to distinguish between samples of metals and non-metals?
  2. Assess the usefulness of these tests in distinguishing between metals and non-metals.

Answer:

1.

  1. On hammering the metals and non-metals, metals would give thin sheets whereas non-metals would break down into pieces.
  2. Using a bulb, a battery, wires a switch, etc., given, an arrangement of the type shown in the figure will be made.

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 3 Metals And Non-Metals Metals Are Good Conductors Of Electricity.

When the sample of metals and non-metals is inserted one by one between the clips and switch is made on. The bulb will glow when the metal is inserted, whereas the bulb will not glow in the case of non-metal.

2. Method A seems to be quite authentic in making a difference between metals and non-metals.

Question 34. An alkali metal A gives a compound B (molecular mass = 40) on reacting with water. The compound B gives a soluble compound C on treatment with aluminium oxide. Identify A, B, and C and give the reaction involved.
Answer:

⇒ \(\underset{\begin{array}{c}
\text { Sodium } \\
\text { (Alkalimetal) }
\end{array}}{2 \mathrm{Na}}+\underset{\text { (B) }}{2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}} \longrightarrow \underset{\begin{array}{c}
\text { Sodium hydroxide } \\
\text { (Mol. mass }=40 \text { ) }
\end{array}}{2 \mathrm{NaOH}}+\mathrm{H}_2\)

⇒ \(\underset{(\mathrm{B})}{2 \mathrm{NaOH}}+\underset{\begin{array}{c}
\text { Aluminium } \\
\text { oxide }
\end{array}}{\mathrm{Al}_2 \mathrm{O}_3} \longrightarrow \underset{\begin{array}{c}
\text { Sodium aluminate } \\
\text { (Soluble in water) }
\end{array}}{2 \mathrm{NaAlO}_2(a q)}+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(l)\)

Question 35. Give the reaction involved during the extraction of zinc from its ore by

  1. Roasting of zinc ore
  2. Calcination of zinc ore

Answer:

1. \(\underset{\text { Zinc sulphide }}{2 \mathrm{ZnS}(\mathrm{s})}+\underset{\text { From air }}{3 \mathrm{O}_2(\mathrm{~g})} \frac{\text { Heat }}{\begin{array}{c}
\text { Presence of excess } \\
\text { of air }
\end{array}} \underset{\text { Zinc oxide }}{2 \mathrm{ZnO}(\mathrm{s})}+\underset{\text { Sulphur dioxide }}{2 \mathrm{SO}_2(\mathrm{~g})}\)

2. \(\underset{\text { Zinc carbonate }}{\mathrm{ZnCO}_3(s)} \frac{\text { Heat }}{\text { Absence of air }} \underset{\text { Zinc oxide }}{\mathrm{ZnO}(s)}+\underset{\text { Carbon dioxide }}{\mathrm{CO}_2(g) \uparrow}\)

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Question 36. A non-metal A which is the largest constituent of air, when heated with H2 in a 1:3 ratio in the presence of catalyst (Fe) gives a gas B. On heating with O, it gives an oxide C. If this oxide is passed into water in the presence of air it gives an acid D which acts as a strong oxidising agent.

  1. Identify A, B, C, and D
  2. To which group of the periodic table does this non-metal belong?

Answer:

A = N2 (Nitrogen)

B = NH3 (ammonia)

C = NO (Nitrogen oxide)

D = HNO3 (Nitric acid)

Element A belongs to group 15 of the periodic table.

Question 37. Give the steps involved in the extraction of metals of low and medium reactivity from their respective sulphide ores.
Answer:

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 3 Metals And Non-Metals Metals Of Low And Medium Reactivity

Question 38. Explain the following

  1. The reactivity of Al decreases if it is dipped in HNO3
  2. Carbon cannot reduce the oxides of Na or Mg
  3. NaCl is not a conductor of electricity in a solid state whereas it does conduct electricity in an aqueous solution as well as in a molten state
  4. Iron articles are galvanised
  5. Metals like Na, K, Ca and Mg are never found in their free state in nature

Answer:

  1. Due to the formation of a layer of oxide i.e., Al2O3.
  2. Na or Mg are more reactive metals as compared to carbon.
  3. In solid NaCl, the movement of ions is not possible due to its rigid structure but in aqueous solution or molten state, the ions can move freely.
  4. To protect from corrosion
  5. They are highly reactive

Question 39.

1. Given below are the steps for the extraction of copper from its ore. Write the reactions involved.

  1. Roasting of copper sulphide(l)
  2. Reduction of copper oxide with copper(1) sulphide(l)
  3. Electrolytic refining

2. Draw a neat and well-labelled diagram for electrolytic refining of copper.

Answer:

1.

1. Roasting of sulphide ore

2. 2Cu2S(s) + 3O2(S) →  (Heat)→  2Cu2O(S) + 2SO2(g)

2Cu2O+ CuS  →  (Heat)→  6Cu(s) + SO2(g)

This reaction is known as auto-reduction.

3. Reaction for electrolytic refining

At cathode: \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}(a q)+2 \mathrm{e}^{-} \longrightarrow \mathrm{Cu}(s)\)

At anode: \(\mathrm{Cu}(s) \longrightarrow \mathrm{Cu}^{2+}(a q)+2 e^{-}:\)

2. Diagram for electrolytic refining of copper

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 3 Metals And Non-Metals Diagram For Electrolytic Refining Of Copper

Question 40. Two ores A and B were taken. On heating ore A gives CO2, whereas, ore B gives SO What steps will you take to convert them into metals?
Answer:

Ore A is the carbonate of any metal (MCO). It can be converted into metal by calcination followed by smelting or electrolytic reduction depending upon the nature of a metal.

MCO(s) → (Heat)→ MO(s)+CO↑ (Calcination)

MO(s)+C → (Heat)→ M(s)+CO↑ (Reduction)

Ore of B is any metal sulphate. To obtain the metal from this ore, first roasting then reduction is done.

Reduction

Reaction → 2MS (s) + 3O2(g) → 2MO (s) + 2SO2 (g)

MO (s) + C (s) M (s) → CO (g)

Question 41. Explain the following

  1. The reactivity of Al decreases if it is dipped in HNO3.
  2. Carbon cannot reduce the oxides of Na or Mg.
  3. NaCl is not a conductor of electricity in a solid state whereas it does conduct electricity in an aqueous solution as well as in a molten state.
  4. Iron articles are galvanized.

Answer:

When Al metal reacts with HNO3, Al2O3 is formed which further gets deposited on aluminium metal. Hence, more Al metal is not available for the reaction because the Al2O3 layer is passive.

Na and Mg both metals are very reactive. These metals have more affinity towards oxygen than carbon. Hence, carbon cannot reduce the oxides of these metals.

In NaCl, ions are responsible for the conduction of electricity. In a solid state, ions are strongly held by the electrostatic force of attraction and are not free to move. In an aqueous state or molten state, ions are free to move so conduction of electricity takes place.

Galvanization is a process to protect the iron from rusting. Iron articles get rusted when come in contact with air and moisture.

Question 42. A non-metal A is an important constituent of our food and forms two oxides B and C. Oxide B is toxic whereas C causes global warming.

  1. Identify A, B, and C.
  2. To which group of the periodic table does A belong?

Answer:

As per the given information, non-metal A is carbon. It is an important constituent of our food (like carbohydrates, fat, protein). It forms two oxides-carbon monoxide which is toxic and carbon dioxide which in excess causes global warming.

A = Carbon (C)

B = Carbon monoxide (CO)

C = Carbon dioxide (CO2)

A belongs to 14 groups of the periodic table

6C = 2.4

Group Number = Valence e+ 10 (for non-metals) = 4 + 10 = 14

Question 43. Nidhi and Nishi were visiting Qutub Minar along with their classmates. After seeing Qutub Minar, they went to see an iron pillar nearby. Nidhi said to Nishi, “Look this pillar was made around 400 BC as history says. But this has not rusted. What could be the technology behind this?” Nishi replied, “Yes this is amazing. Let us ask madam, how could the technicians of that era make such a wonder.”

  1. What possibly was stated by Madam to the queries of Nidhi and Nishi?
  2. How do the electrical conductivity and melting point of metals change when they are mixed to form an alloy?

Answer:

A thin layer of magnetic oxide was formed on the surface as a result of the finishing treatment given to the pillar. The pillar was painted with a mixture of different salts and then heated and quenched.

The electrical conductivity and melting point decrease on alloying the metals.

Question 44. Pratyush took sulphur powder on a spatula and heated it. He collected the gas evolved by inverting a test tube over it, as shown in the figure.

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 3 Metals And Non-Metals Collection Of Gas

1. What will be the action of gas on

  1. Dry litmus paper?
  2. Moist litmus paper?

2. Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction taking place.
Answer:

1.

  1. No action on dry litmus paper.
  2. Moist litmus paper becomes red as the gas is acidic.

2. The balanced equation for the reaction taking place:

⇒ \(\underset{\text { Sulphur }}{\mathrm{S}}+\underset{\text { Oxygen }}{\mathrm{O}_2(g)} \longrightarrow \underset{\begin{array}{c}
\text { Sulphur } \\
\text { dioxide }
\end{array}}{\mathrm{SO}_2}\)

Question 45. A jeweller made jewellery of 22-carat gold and also charged his customers the rate of

  1. Why can’t we make jewellery out of 24-carat gold?
  2. Name two metals that can be added to make gold jewellery.
  3. What value of the jeweller is seen in the above act?

Answer:

  1. Pure 24-carat gold is very soft and cannot retain the shape and design given to it while making the jewellery. Hence it is not advised to make use of 24-carat gold jewellery.
  2. Copper and silver can be added to gold to make it strong and use it for making jewellery designs.
  3. Jeweller is showing the value of honesty and faithfulness.

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Question 46. A group of students presented a speech in the school assembly on “How to minimize the use of heavy metals?” They told how mercury thermometers when broken and thrown away in the garbage lead to soil and underground water pollution. They also showed how cadmium and lead also cause dangerous health problems.

  1. Name two heavy metals that are present in the mobile batteries.
  2. Name the disease caused due to mercury entering into our food chain.
  3. What value of the group of students is reflected above?

Answer: 

  1. Lead and cadmium are used in the mobile batteries.
  2. Mercury causes Minamata disease.
  3. The students showed the value of group work, cooperative learning, concern for nature and responsible behaviour.

Question 47. The use of aluminium foil occurs during lunch breaks. Eco-club suggests minimising the use of foils and rests all ensured to put it into dustbin for recycling.

  1. Why is aluminium metal used for making foils?
  2. Give one more use of aluminium metal with its quality being utilised in that use.
  3. What values did eco-club members show?

Answer:

  1. Aluminium metal is a very malleable metal and can be drawn into thin sheets. It also forms a protective layer of aluminium oxide which does not allow the foil to react with food.
  2. Aluminium is a good conductor of electricity and is very ductile metal, it can be drawn into thin wires.
  3. Eco-club members showed the value of group work, collaborative approach and aware and responsible citizens.

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 1 Chemical Reactions And Equations

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Question 1.

1. What is rancidity? Mention any two ways by which rancidity can be prevented.

2.

  1. Why is respiration considered an exothermic reaction?
  2. Define the terms—oxidation and reduction.
  3. Identify the substance that is oxidised and reduced in the reaction:

CuO(s) + Zn(s) → Cu(s) + ZnO(s)

Answer:

1. The process in which the taste and smell of food get spoiled is called rancidity. It happens due to oxidation.

Prevention from rancidity:

  • Antioxidants are added to fatty acids to prevent oxidation, e.g., chips are packed in the presence of nitrogen gas which prevents spoilage by oxidation.
  • Food should be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

2.

  1. This is because heat is evolved during respiration.
  2. Oxidation is a process in which O2 is added or H2 is removed or loss of electrons takes place.  Reduction is a process in which H2 is added or O2 is removed or a gain of electrons takes place.
  3. Zn is getting oxidised, and CuO is getting reduced.

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Question 2.

1. 2 g of ferrous sulphate crystals are heated in a boiling tube.

  1. State the colour of ferrous sulphate crystals both before heating and after heating.
  2. Name the gases produced during heating.

2.  Give reasons for the following:

  1. All decomposition reactions are endothermic reactions.
  2. The colour of copper sulphate solution changes when an iron nail is dipped in it.
  3. Respiration is an exothermic reaction.

Answer:

1.

  1. Before heating- Pale green. After heating- Brown or reddish brown.
  2. SO2 and SO3

2.

  1. Decomposition reactions require energy either in the form of heat, light or
    electricity for breaking down the reactants or energy is absorbed.
  2. Iron has displaced copper from the copper sulphate solution to form iron sulphate
    which is light green. Fe is more reactive than copper.
  3. During digestion, food (rice, potatoes etc.) containing carbohydrates are broken down to form glucose. This glucose combines with oxygen in the cells of our body and provides energy. Since energy is given so it is an exothermic.

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Question 3.

1. Write one example for each decomposition reaction

  1. Electricity
  2. Heat
  3. Light

2. Which of the following statements is correct and why copper can displace silver from silver nitrate and silver can displace copper from copper sulphate solution

Answer:

1.

  1. 2H2O  → (Electricities)→ 2H2(g) +O2
  2. CaCO3 → (Heat) → CaO+CO2
  3. 2AgBr → (Sunlight) → 2Ag +Br2

2. Copper can displace silver from AgNO3 because copper is more reactive than Ag,

Example: Cu + 2AgNO3(aq)→ Cu(NO3)2 (aq) + 2Ag (s)

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Question 4.

  1. Define corrosion.
  2. What is corrosion of iron called?
  3. How will you recognise the corrosion of silver?
  4. Why corrosion of iron is a serious problem?
  5. How can we prevent corrosion?

Answer:

  1. Define Corrosion:  The process in which metals break down gradually by the action of air, moisture or a chemical on their surface.
  2. Rusting of iron.
  3. By the development of a black coating on silver.
  4. Even- year enormous amount of money is spent to replace damaged iron.
  5. Paint, or galvanisation, or electroplating.

Question 5. A metal nitrate ‘A’ on heating gives yellowish brown coloured metal oxide along with brown gas ‘B ‘and a colourless gas ‘C’ Aqueous solution of ‘A’ on reaction with potassium iodide forms a yellow precipitate of compound ‘D’. Identify ‘A, B, C, and D Also identify the types of h reactions. The metal present in ‘A’ is used in the alloy which is used for soldering purposes.
Answer:

Metal nitrate A is Pb(NO3)2.

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A’ is lead nitrate, ‘B’ is nitrogen dioxide, ‘C’ is oxygen and ‘D’ is lead.

  • Is decomposition reaction and
  • Is a double displacement reaction (Precipitation reaction

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Question 6. Translate the following statement into chemical equations and then balance them.

  1. Hydrogen gas combines with nitrogen to form ammonia.
  2. Hydrogen sulphide gas burns in the air to give water and sulphur dioxide.
  3. Barium chloride reacts with aluminium sulphate to give aluminium chloride and a precipitate of barium sulphate.
  4. Potassium metal reacts with water to give potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
  5. Aluminium chloride reacts with ammonium hydroxide to form a gelatinous white precipitate of aluminium hydroxide and a salt of ammonium chloride.

Answer:

1. \(3 \mathrm{H}_2(g)+\mathrm{N}_2(g) \Longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{NH}_3(g)\)

2. \(2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}(g)+3 \mathrm{O}_2(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{SO}_2(g)+2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(g)\)

3. \(3 \mathrm{BaCl}_2(a q)+\mathrm{Al}_2\left(\mathrm{SO}_4\right)_3(a q) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{AlCl}_3(a q)+3 \mathrm{BaSO}_4(s) \)

4. \(2 \mathrm{~K}(s)+2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(l) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{KOH}(a q)+\mathrm{H}_2(g) \)

5. \( \mathrm{AlCl}_3(a q)+3 \mathrm{NH}_4 \mathrm{OH}(a q) \longrightarrow \mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_3(s) \downarrow+2 \mathrm{NH}_4 \mathrm{Cl}(a q)\)

Question 7. Give reasons why:

  1. Sodium acts as a reducing agent while chlorine acts as an oxidising agent in the following reactions: 2Na(s)+Cl2 (g)→ 2 NaCl(s)
  2. White-coloured silver chloride turns grey when kept in sunlight.
  3.  Why is the decomposition reaction called the opposite combination reaction?

Answer:

1. Sodium reduces chlorine atoms to chloride ions, therefore it acts as a reducing agent while chlorine oxidises sodium atoms to sodium ions, therefore, it acts as an oxidising agent

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2. This is due to the decomposition of silver chloride into silver and chlorine by light.

3. In a decomposition reaction, one substance [compound] splits to give two or more simpler substances [elements or compounds] whereas in a combination reaction, two or more substances [elements or compounds] combine to form a single substance. Due to this reason, a decomposition reaction is called the opposite of a combination reaction.

Question 8. Observe the given figure and answer the following questions:

  1. Write the complete balanced reaction for the above.
  2. Write the type of reaction involved.
  3. Is there any precipitate formed?
  4. If any precipitate formed, write the colour of the precipitate.

Answer:

1. Na2SO4(ag) + BaCl2(aq) →2NaCl(aq) + BaSO4(s)↓ (White precipitate)

2. Double displacement reaction

3. Yes.

4. White precipitates of barium sulphate is formed.

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Question 9. Write the balanced chemical equations for the following reactions and identify the type of reaction in each case.

  1. Nitrogen gas is treated with hydrogen gas in the presence ofa catalyst at 773K to form ammonia gas.
  2. Sodium hydroxide solution is treated with acetic acid to form sodium acetate and water.
  3. Ethanol is warmed with ethanoic acid to form ethyl acetate in the presence of
    concentrated H2SO4
  4. Ethene is burnt in the presence ofoxygen to form carbon dioxide, and water and releases heat and light.

Answer:

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 1 Chemical Reactions And Equations Sodium Form Of Ammonia Gas

Example of a combination reaction.

2. NaOH(aq) + CH3COOH(aq) → CH3COOH(aq) + H2O(l)

Example of neutralisation reaction as well as double displacement reaction.

3. C2H5OH(l) + CH3COOH(Z) → H+  → CH3COOC2H5 (l) + H2O(Z)

Example of displacement reaction/Esterification

4. 2CH3– CH3(g) + 7O2→ 4CO2 + 6H2O + Heat

Example of combustion reaction.

Question 10. Write the balanced chemical equations for the following reactions and identify the type of reaction in each case.

  1. In thermit reaction, iron (III) oxide reacts with aluminium and gives molten iron and aluminium oxide.
  2. Magnesium ribbon is burnt in an atmosphere of nitrogen gas to form solid magnesium nitride.
  3. Chlorine gas is passed in an aqueous potassium iodide solution to form a potassium chloride solution and solid iodine.
  4. Ethanol is burnt in the air to form carbon dioxide, water and releases heat.

Answer:

1. Fe2O3(s) + 2Al(s)- Al2O3(S) + 2Fe(Z) + Heat

Displacement reaction/Redox reaction

2. 3Mg(s) + N2(g) – Mg3N2(s)

Combination reaction

3. 2KI(aq) + Cl2(g) – 2KCl(aq) + I2(s)

Displacement reaction

4. C2H5OH(l) + 3O2(g) → 2CO2(g) + 3H2O(l) + Heat

Redox reaction/Combustion reaction

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Question 11. During the reaction of some metals with dilute, hydrochloric acid following changes were made:

  1. Silver metal does not show any change.
  2. The temperature of the reaction mixture rises when aluminium (Al) is added.
  3. The reaction of sodium metal is found to be highly explosive.
  4. Some bubbles ofa gas are seen when lead (Pb) is reacted with the acid.
  5. Explain these observations giving suitable reasons.

Answer:

1. Silver is below hydrogen in the reactivity series so it cannot displace hydrogen when reacted with acid.

2. The reaction of Al with dilute HC1 is exothermic

2Al + 6 HCl→ 2AlCl3 + 3H2 + Heat

3. Sodium is a very reactive metal. It reacts with hydrochloric acid to form NaCl and H2 with the evolution of heat too. H2 gas produced catches fire immediately.

4. Lead is slightly more reactive and displaces hydrogen from acid very slowly and to a small extent. Hence, only bubbles of H2 can be seen

PbCl2 + 2HCl → PbCl2 + H2 (g)

Question 12. Write a balanced chemical equation for each ofthe following reactions and also classify them.

  1. Lead acetate solution is treated with dilute hydrochloric acid to form lead chloride and acetic acid solution.
  2. Ca(OH)2(aq)
  3. A piece of sodium metal is added to absolute ethanol to form sodium ethoxide and hydrogen gas.
  4. Iron (3) oxide on heating with carbon monoxide gas reacts to form solid iron and liberates carbon dioxide gas.
  5. Hydrogen sulphidegas reacts with oxygen gas to form solid sulphur and liquid water.

Answer:

Pb (CH3COO)2 + 2HCl→PbCl2 + CH3 COOH; Double displacement reaction

2Na + 2C2H5OH→ 2C2H5ONa + H2; Displacement reaction

Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2 ; Redox reaction

2H2 S + O2 – 2S + 2H2O; Redox reaction

Question 13. Balance the following chemical equations and identify the type of chemical reaction.

1. \(\mathrm{Mg}(s)+\mathrm{Cl}_2(g) \longrightarrow \mathrm{MgCl}_2(s) \)

2. HgO(s)→ (Heat)→  Hg(l)+O2(g)

3. Na(s)+S(s)→ (Fuse)→ Na2S(s)

4. \( \mathrm{TiCl}_4(l)+\mathrm{Mg}(s) \longrightarrow \mathrm{Ti}(s)+\mathrm{MgCl}_2(s)\)

5. \(\left(\text { e) } \mathrm{CaO}(s)+\mathrm{SiO}_2(s) \longrightarrow \mathrm{CaSiO}_3(s)\right. \)

6. H2O2(l)→(UV) → HO2(l)+O2(g)

Answer:

1. \(\mathrm{Mg}(s)+\mathrm{Cl}_2(g) \longrightarrow \mathrm{MgCl}_2(s)\)(Balanced) – Combination reaction

2. 2HgO(s)→ (Heat)→  2Hg(l)+O2(g)- Decomposition reaction

3. 2Na(s)+S(s)→ (Fuse)→ Na2S(s) – Combination reaction

4. \(\mathrm{TiCl}_4(l)+2 \mathrm{Mg}(s) \longrightarrow \mathrm{Ti}(s)+2 \mathrm{MgCl}_2\) – Displacement reaction

5.\(\mathrm{CaO}(\mathrm{s})+\mathrm{SiO}_2(\mathrm{~s}) \longrightarrow \mathrm{CaSiO}_3(\mathrm{~s})\) – Combination reaction

6. 2H2O2(l)→(UV) → 2HO2(l)+O2(g) – Decomposition reaction

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Question 14. On heating a blue-coloured powder of copper (II) nitrate in a boiling tube, copper oxide(black), oxygen gas and a brown gas X are formed.

  1. Write a balanced chemical equation ofthe reaction.
  2. Identify the brown gas X evolved.
  3. Identify the type ofreaction.
  4. What could be the pH range of the aqueous solution ofthe gas X?

Answer:

1. Balanced chemical equation

2Cu(NO3)2(s) →(Heat) → 2CuO (s) + O2(g) + 4NO2(g)

2. The brown pas X evolved is nitrogen dioxide (NO2).

3. This is a decomposition reaction.

4. Nitrogen dioxide dissolves in water to form an acidic solution because it is an oxide of non-metal. Therefore, pH of this solution is less than 7.

Question 15. Give the characteristic tests for the following gases

  1. CO2
  2. SO2
  3. O2
  4. H2

Answer:

  1. CO2 gas turns lime water milky when passed through.
  2. SO2 gas when passed through an acidic KMnO4 solution (purple) turns
    colourless.
  3. The evolution of oxygen (O2) gas during a reaction can be confirmed by bringing a burning candle near the mouth ofthe test tube containing the reaction mixture.The intensity of the flame increases because oxygen supports burning.
  4. H2 gas burns with a pop sound when a burning candle is brought near it.

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Question 16. What happens when a piece of

  1. Zinc metal is added to copper sulphate solution1?
  2. Aluminium metal is added to dilute hydrochloric acid.
  3. Silver metal is added to copper sulphate solution?

Also, write the balanced chemical equation if the reaction occurs.

Answer:

1. Zinc being more reactive than copper displaces copper from its solution and a solution of zinc sulphate is obtained

⇒ \(\underset{\text { Zinc }}{\mathrm{Zn}(s)}+\underset{\text { Copper sulphate(Blue) }}{\mathrm{CuSO}_4(a q)} \longrightarrow \underset{\text { Zinc sulphate(Colourless) }}{\mathrm{ZnSO}_4(a q)}+\underset{\text { Copper }}{\mathrm{Cu}(s)}\)

2. Aluminium being more reactive displaces hydrogen from dilute hydrochloric acid solution and hydrogen gas is evolved.

⇒ \(\underset{\text { Aluminium }}{2 \mathrm{Al}(s)}+\underset{\text { Hydrochloric acid}}{6 \mathrm{HCl}(a q)} \longrightarrow \underset{\text { Aluminium chloride}}{2 \mathrm{AlCl}_3(a q)}+\underset{\text { Hydrogen }}{3 \mathrm{H}_2(g)}\)

3. Silver metal being less reactive than copper cannot displace copper from its salt solution. Therefore, no reaction occurs

⇒ \(\underset{\text { Silver }}{\mathrm{Ag}(s)}+\underset{\text { Copper sulphate }}{\mathrm{CuSO}_4(a q)}\) → No reaction

Question 17. What happens when zinc granules are treated with a dilute solution of H2SO4, HCl, HNO3, NaCl and NaOH? Also, write the chemical equations if a reaction occurs.
Answer:

The reaction of Zn granules with

1. Dilute H2SO4

Zn(s) + H2SO4(aq)→ ZnSO4(aq) + H2(g)

2. Dilute HCl

Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq)→ ZnCl2(aq) + H2(g)

3. Dilute HNO3

4 Zn(s) + 10HNO3 (aq) → 4Zn(NO3)2(aq) + 5 H2O(l) + N2O(g)

4. NaCl solution

Zn(s) + NaCl (aq ) → No reaction

5. NaOH solution

Zn(s) + 2NaOH(ag)→ Na2ZnO2(aq)( Sodium zincate) + H2(g)

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Question 18. On adding a drop of barium chloride solution to an aqueous solution of sodium sulphite, a white precipitate is obtained

  1. Write a balanced chemical equation of the reaction involved.
  2. What other name can be given to this precipitation reaction?
  3. On adding dilute HCl to the reaction mixture, the white precipitate disappears. Why?

Answer:

1. Balanced chemical equation

⇒ \(\underset{\text { Sodium sulphate }}{\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{SO}_3(a q)}+\underset{\text { Barium chloride }}{\mathrm{BaCl}_2(a q)} \longrightarrow \underset{\text { Barium sulphite }}{\mathrm{BaSO}_3(s)}+\underset{\text { Sodium chloride }}{2 \mathrm{NaCl}(a q)}\)

2. This reaction is also known as a double displacement reaction.

3. BaSO3 is a salt ofa weak acid (H2SO3), therefore dilute acids such as HCl decompose barium sulphite to produce sulphur dioxide gas which has the smell of burning sulphur

⇒ \(\underset{\text { Barium sulphite }}{\mathrm{BaSO}_3(s)}+\underset{\begin{array}{c}
\text { Hydrochloric } \\
\text { acid }
\end{array}}{2 \mathrm{HCl}(a q)} \longrightarrow \underset{\begin{array}{c}
\text { Barium } \\
\text { chloride }
\end{array}}{\mathrm{BaCl}_2}+\underset{\text { Water }}{\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}}+\underset{\begin{array}{c}
\text { Sulphur } \\
\text { dioxide }
\end{array}}{\mathrm{SO}_2(g)}\)

BaCl2 is soluble in water, hence white precipitate disappears.

Question 19. You are provided with two containers made up of copper and aluminium. You are also provided with solutions of dilute HCl, dilute HNO3, ZnCl2, and H2O. In which of the above containers these solutions can be kept?

Answer:

1. When solutions are kept in a copper container

⇒ Dilute HCl

Copper does not react with dilute HCl. Therefore, it can be kept.

⇒  Dilute HNO3

Nitric acid acts as a strong oxidising agent and reacts with copper vessels, therefore cannot be kept.

⇒  ZnCl2

Zinc is more reactive than copper (Cu) therefore, no displacement reaction occurs and hence can be kept.

⇒  H2O

Copper does not react with water. Therefore, can be kept.

2. When solutions are kept in aluminium containers

⇒  Dilute HCl

Aluminium reacts with dilute HCl to form its salt and hydrogen is evolved.

Therefore, if cannot be kept.

2Al + 6HCl→ 2 AlCl3 + 3H2

⇒ Dilute HNO3

Aluminium gets oxidised by dilute HN03 to form a layer of A1203 and can be kept

⇒ ZnCl2

Aluminium being more reactive than zinc can displace zinc ions from tho solution.

Therefore, the solution cannot ho kept.

2Al + 3ZnCl2→ 2AlCl3 + 3Zn

⇒ H2O

Aluminium does not react with cold or hot water. Therefore, water can be kept.

Aluminium is attacked by steam to form aluminium oxide and hydrogen

2Al(s) + 3H2O →Al2O3(s) + 3H2(g)

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Question 20. Translate the following statement into a chemical equation and then balance the equation: Hydrogen sulphide gas burns in the air to give water and sulphur dioxide.
Answer:

By observing the products, water (H2O) and sulphur dioxide (SO2), we can conclude that only oxygen from the air reacts with hydrogen sulphide (H2S).

Hydrogen sulphide + Oxygen

The skeletal equation for the reaction is:

⇒ \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}+\mathrm{O}_2 \longrightarrow \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}+\mathrm{SO}_2\)

If we observe the equation we find that H and S atoms are equal on both sides of the equation. To balance O atoms multiply O2 by \(\frac{3}{2}\) becomes 3 on each side of the equation.

⇒  \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}+\frac{3}{2} \mathrm{O}_2 \longrightarrow \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}+\mathrm{SO}_2\)

To make the coefficients whole numbers, multiply the above equation by 2.

⇒ \(2 \times \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}+\frac{3}{2} 3 \mathrm{O}_2 \longrightarrow \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}+\mathrm{SO}_2\)

⇒ \(2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}+3 \mathrm{O}_2 \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}+2 \mathrm{SO}_2\)

In the above equation, there are 4 atoms of hydrogen, 2 atoms of sulphur and 6 atoms of oxygen on each side of the equation. Hence, the equation is balanced.

Question 21. The equation for the oxidation of ammonia is: NH3 + O2 →  N+ H2O, Rewrite the equation in a balanced form.

Answer:

The skeletal equation is

NH3 + O2 → N2 + H2O

NH3 contains a maximum number of atoms, so the atoms present in it are balanced first.

Multiply NH3 by 2 to balance N atoms.

2NH3 + O2 →N2 + H2O

Multiply H2O by 3 to balance H atoms.

2NH3 + O2 → N2 + 3H2O

Oxygen is balanced last of all. To balance oxygen atoms multiply O2 by \(\frac{3}{2}\)

⇒ \(2 \mathrm{NH}_3+\frac{3}{2} \mathrm{O}_2 \longrightarrow \mathrm{N}_2+3 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\)

Since all the coefficients should be whole numbers, multiply the above equation by 2 in order to convert all the coefficients to whole numbers.

⇒ \(2 \times 2 \mathrm{NH}_3+\frac{3}{2} \mathrm{O}_2 \longrightarrow \mathrm{N}_2+3 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\)

4NH3 + 3O2 →  2N2 + 6H2O

This is a balanced equation. There are 4 nitrogen atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms and 6 oxygen atoms on each side of the equation.

Question 22. Translate the following statement into a chemical equation and then balance the equation: Carbon disulphide burns in air to give carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide.
Answer:

Carbon disulphide + Oxygen (from air)-» Carbon dioxide + Sulphur dioxide

The skeletal equation for the reaction is

CS2 +O2→ CO2+ SO2

Multiply SO2 by 2 to balance sulphur atoms.

CS2 +O2 →CO2 + 2SO2

Carbon atoms are already balanced.

To balance oxygen atoms multiply O2 by 3 so that each side of the equation has 6 oxygen atoms.

CS2 + 3O2 → CO2 + 2SO2

This is a balanced equation. It has 2 sulphur atoms, 6 oxygen, atoms and 1 carbon atom on each side of the equation

Question 23. When copper (2) oxide is heated with hydrogen, copper metal and water are according to the equation: CuO + H2 →Cu + H2O

In this reaction, identify:

  1. The substance which undergoes oxidation
  2. The substance which undergoes reduction
  3. The oxidising agent
  4. The reducing agent

Answer:

1. Here, H2 changes to H2O This involves addition ofoxygen. Hence, H2 is oxidised to water.

2. In this reaction, CuO changes to Cu. This involves the removal of oxygen i.e., reduction.

Thus, Copper(2) oxide, CuO is reduced to Cu.

3. Here, CuO brings about the oxidation of H2 by supplying oxygen. Hence, CuO is, an oxidising agent.

4. H2 brings about a reduction of CuO. Hence, H2 is, a reducing agent.

Class 10 Science Chapter 1: Chemical Reactions and Equations Practice Questions

Question 24. Give differences between displacement and double displacement reactions.
Answer:

Displacement reactions:

1. In these reactions, a more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from its salt solution.

In these reactions, a more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from its salt solution.

2. These reactions are usually slow and take longer time for their completion.

3. During these reactions usually change of colour takes place. e.g.,

⇒ \(\mathrm{Fe}(s)+\underset{\text { Blue }}{\mathrm{CuSO}_4(a q)} \longrightarrow \underset{\text { Light green }}{\mathrm{FeSO}_4(a q)}+\mathrm{Cu}(s)\)

Double displacement reactions:

In these reactions, there is an exchange of ions between two reactants.

These reactions are usually fast and take place instantaneously.

During these reactions usually, precipitates are formed, e.g.,

AgNO3(aq) + NaCl(aq)→  AgCl(s)(White Precipitate)↓+ NaNO3(aq)

Question 25. Translate the following statements into chemical equations and then balance them.

  1. Hydrogen gas combines with nitrogen to form ammonia.
  2. Hydrogen sulphide gas burns in the air to give water and sulphur dioxide.
  3. Barium chloride reacts with aluminium sulphate to give aluminium chloride and a precipitate of barium sulphate.
  4. Potassium metal reacts with water to give potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas

Answer:

1. H2(g) + N2(g) → NH3(g)

Balanced equation: 3H2 (g) + N2(g)- 2NH3(g)

2.  H2S(g) + O2(g) →  2H2O(l) +2 SO2(g)

Balanced equation: 2H2S(g) + 3O2(g) →  2H2O(l) +2 SO2(g)

3. BaCl2(aq) + Al2(SO4)3(aq)→AlCl3 (aq) +  3 BaSO4(s)

Balanced equation: 3BaCl2(aq) + Al(SO4)3(aq)→  2AlCl3(aq) + 3BaSO4(s)

4. K(s) + H2O(l) → KOH(aq) + H2(g)

Balanced equation: 2K(s) + 2H2O(l) — 2KOH(aq) + H2(g)

Question 26. Balance the following chemical equations:

1. \(\mathrm{HNO}_3+\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_2 \longrightarrow \mathrm{Ca}\left(\mathrm{NO}_3\right)_2+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\)

2. \(\mathrm{NaOH}+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4 \longrightarrow \mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\)

3. \(\mathrm{NaCl}+\mathrm{AgNO}_3 \longrightarrow \mathrm{AgCl}+\mathrm{NaNO}_3\)

4. \(\mathrm{BaCl}_2+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4 \longrightarrow \mathrm{BaSO}_4+\mathrm{HCl}\)

Answer:

Balanced equations are as follows:

1. \( 2 \mathrm{HNO}_3+\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_2 \longrightarrow \mathrm{Ca}\left(\mathrm{NO}_3\right)_2+2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \)

2. \(2 \mathrm{NaOH}+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4 \longrightarrow \mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4+2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\)

3. \(\mathrm{NaCl}+\mathrm{AgNO}_3 \longrightarrow \mathrm{AgCl}^2+\mathrm{NaNO}_3 \text { (already balanced) } \)

4. \(\mathrm{BaCl}_2+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4 \longrightarrow \mathrm{BaSO}_4+2 \mathrm{HCl}\)

Question 27. Write the balanced chemical equation for the following and identify the type of reaction in each case.

1. Potassium bromide (aq) + Barium iodide (aq) → Potassium iodidei (aq) + Barium, bromides)

2. Zinc carbonate(s)→ Zinc oxide (s) + Carbon dioxide

3. Hydrogen (aq)+ Chlorine→ Hydrogen chloride(aq)

4. Magnesium(s) + Hydrochloric acid (aq)

Magnesium chloride(aq) + Hydrogen(aq)

Answer:

1. 2KBr(aq) + Bal2(aq)→ 2KI(aq) + BaBr2(s)

Type of Reaction: Double displacement reaction

2. ZnCOg(s)→ ZnO(s) + CO2(g)

Type of Reaction: Decomposition reaction

3. H2(g) + Cl2(g) — 2HCl(g)

Type of Reaction: Combination reaction

4. Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq)→ MgCl2(aq) + H2(g)

Type of Reaction: Displacement reaction

Chemical Reactions and Equations: NCERT Class 10 Science Solutions

Question 28.

1. Write the essential condition for the following reaction to take place:

2AgBr → 2Ag + Br2 Write one application of this reaction.

2. Complete the following chemical equation of a chemical reaction:

2FeSO4 →  (Heat)→  Fe2O3+……….+……….

3. What happens when water is added to quick lime? Write chemical equation

Answer:

1. 2 AgBr →  (Sunlight)2Ag+Br

This reaction is used in photography

2. 2 FeSO4 →(Heat) → FeO+SO2+SO3

Slaked lime is formed with a hissing sound and a lot of heat is evolved.

⇒ \(\mathrm{CaO}+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \longrightarrow \mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_2+\text { Heat }\)

Question 29. A zinc plate was put into a solution of copper sulphate kept in a glass container. It was found that the blue colour of the solution gets fader and fader with time. After a few days when the zinc plate was taken out of the solution, several holes were observed in it

  1. State the reason for changes observed on the zinc plate.
  2. Write the chemical equation for the reaction involved.

Answer:

1. This is because zinc has displaced copper from CuSO4. Zinc metal has been used to form zinc sulphate, therefore, a number of holes were observed.

2. \(\mathrm{Zn}(s)+\underset{\text { Blue }}{\mathrm{CuSO}_4(a q)} \longrightarrow \underset{\text { Colourless }}{\mathrm{ZnSO}_4(a q)}+\mathrm{Cu}(s)\)

Question 30. The following diagram displays a chemical reaction. Observe and answer the following questions:

  1. Identify the type of chemical reaction that will take place and define it. How will the colour ofthe salt change?
  2. Write the chemical equation ofthe reaction that takes place.
  3. Mention one commercial use of this salt.

Answer:

1. Photochemical decomposition reaction. The reaction in which a compound breaks down into simple substances in the presence of light is called a photochemical decomposition reaction. The colour of salt will change from white to grey.

2. 2AgCl(s) → (Sunlight) → 2Ag(s)+Cl(g)

3. Silver chloride is used in photography

Question 31. A, B, and C are are three elements which undergo chemical reactions according to the following equation:

A2O3 + 2B→ B2O3 + 2A

3CSO4 + 2B→ B2(SO4 )3 + 3C

3CO + 2A → A2O3 + 3C

Answer the following questions with reasons:

  1. Which element is the most reactive?
  2. Which element is the least reactive1?
  3. What are the types of reactions listed above?

Answer:

  1. B as B displaces both A and C from their solution.
  2. C as C, is displaced by both A and B.
  3. Displacement reactions

Question 32. Observe the following diagram and answer the following questions that follow:

  1. Identify the gases that evolved at the anode and cathode.
  2. Why are the amounts ofgases collected in the two test tubes not the same volume?
  3. What type ofreaction is this?

Answer:

1.

  1. At the anode, oxygen gas is evolved.
  2. At the cathode, hydrogen gas is evolved.

2. The amounts of gases collected in the two test tubes are of not the same volume because in water, hydrogen and oxygen are present in the ratio of 2: 1 by mass.

3. This reaction is a decomposition reaction.

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Question 33. Write the chemical equation of the reaction in which the following changes have taken place with an example of each:

  1. Change in colour
  2. Change in temperature
  3. Formation of precipitate

Answer:

1. Cu(s) + 2AgNO3(aq)→ Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 2Ag

The solution will become blue in colour and shiny silver metal will be deposited.

2. NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H2O + Heat

The temperature will increase because heat will evolve.

3. Pb(NO3)2 (aq) + 2KI (aq)→ Pbl2(s) + 2KNO3(aq)

A yellow precipitate of Pbl2 will be formed.

NCERT Class 10 Science: Chemical Reactions and Equations Detailed Solutions

Question 34. Why are decomposition reactions called the opposite of combination reactions? Write equations for these reactions.
Answer:

A decomposition reaction is considered as the opposite of a combination reaction because in a decomposition reaction, a single substance decomposes to produce two or more substances; whereas in a combination reaction, two or more substances combine to give a single substance.

Examples of decomposition reaction

1. \(\mathrm{NH}_4 \mathrm{Cl}(\mathrm{s}) \longrightarrow \mathrm{HCl}(\mathrm{g})+\mathrm{NH}_3(g)\)

2. \(\mathrm{CaCO}_3(\mathrm{~s}) \longrightarrow \mathrm{CaO}(\mathrm{s})+\mathrm{CO}_2(\mathrm{~g})\)

Examples of combination reaction

1. \(\mathrm{NH}_3($ g $)+\mathrm{HCl}(\mathrm{g}) \longrightarrow \mathrm{NH}_4 \mathrm{Cl}(\mathrm{s})\)

2. \(\mathrm{CO}_2(\mathrm{~g})+\mathrm{CaO}(\mathrm{s}) \longrightarrow \mathrm{CaCO}_3(\mathrm{~s})\)

Question 35. Write one equation each for decomposition reactions where energy is supplied in the form of heat, light or electricity.
Answer:

Examples of decomposition reaction

1. Decomposition by the use of heat

⇒ \(\mathrm{CaCO}_3(a) → {\text { (Heat) }}→ \mathrm{CaO}(\mathrm{s})+\mathrm{CO}_2(\mathrm{~g}) \text {, }\)

2. Decomposition by the use of electricity

⇒ \(2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{l})→{\text { (Electricity) }} → 2 \mathrm{H}_2(\mathrm{~g})+\mathrm{O}_2(\mathrm{~g})\)

3. Decomposition by the use of light

⇒ \(2 \mathrm{AgCl}(\mathrm{s}) → {\text { (Sunlight) }} → 2 \mathrm{Ag}(\mathrm{s})+\mathrm{Cl}_2(g)\)

Question 36. What is the difference between displacement and double displacement reactions? Write equations for these reactions.
Answer:

In displacement reactions, an element displaces or removes another element, whereas in double displacement reactions exchange of ions between the reactants takes place.

Example of displacement reaction:

1. \(\underset{\text { Iron }}{\mathrm{Fe}(s)}+\underset{\text { Copper sulphate }}{\mathrm{CuSO}_4(a q)} \longrightarrow \underset{\text { Iron sulphate }}{\mathrm{FeSO}_4(a q)}+\underset{\text { Copper }}{\mathrm{Cu}(s)}\)

In this, the element iron has displaced copper from its salt solution (copper sulphate).

Example of double displacement reaction:

2.  \(\underset{\text { Sodium sulphate }}{\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4(a q)}+\underset{\text { Barium chloride }}{\mathrm{BaCl}_2(a q)} \longrightarrow \underset{\text { Barium sulphate }}{\mathrm{BaSO}_4(s)}+\underset{\text { Sodium chloride }}{2 \mathrm{NaCl}(a q)}\)

In the above reaction, the exchange of ions has taken place, i.e., Na+ ion has replaced Ba2+ and vice versa.

Question 37. Explain the following in terms of gain or loss of oxygen with two examples each.

  1. Oxidation
  2. Reduction

Answer:

1. Oxidation: A chemical reaction in which a substance gains oxygen is called oxidation.

For example:

1. 2 Cu +O → (Heat)  → 2 CuO

Cu is oxidised to CuO

2.  2 Mg +O →  (Burn)→  2MgO

Mg is oxidised to MgO

2. Reduction: A chemical reaction in which a substance loses oxygen is called reduction.

For examples:

1.  ZnO+ C → Zn +CO

ZnO is reduced to Zn

2. CuO +H2 → Cu +H2O

CuO is reduced to MgO

NCERT Class 10 Science: Chemical Reactions and Equations Detailed Solutions

Question 38. Explain the following terms with one example each.

  1. Corrosion
  2. Rancidity

Or

What is rancidity? What is corrosion? Mention any two ways by which they can be prevented.
Answer:

1. Corrosion:

Due to the effect of moisture and acids, metals get corroded, i.e., metals particularly iron form a porous layer on the surface and thus get damaged. This effect is called corrosion. Corrosion causes damage to metal articles like car bodies, bridges, iron railings, ships and other substances of daily use. To prevent corrosion iron articles should be regularly painted, done oiling, etc.

2. Rancidity:

Fats and oils in food kept for a long time get oxidised and become rancid and the taste of food changes and causes infection upon eating. This is called rancidity.

To prevent rancidity, antioxidants (which prevent oxidation) are added to foods containing fats and oils. Rancidity can also be prevented by flushing out oxygen with an inert gas like nitrogen.

For example, Packets of food items like chips are flushed with nitrogen so that these can be used even after a long duration.

Question 39. What does one mean by exothermic and endothermic reactions? Give examples.

Or

Differentiate between exothermic and endothermic reactions? Write one example for each of these reactions in the form of a balanced chemical equation.
Answer:

Exothermic reactions: Chemical reactions in which energy is evolved (or given out) are known as exothermic reactions.

For example:

CO2(s) + O(g) → CO2(g) + 393.7 kJ (ΔH =- 393.7 kJ)

Endothermic reactions:

Reactions in which energy is absorbed are called endothermic reactions. For example.

C(s) + 2S(s) → + CS2 – 92 kJ (ΔH = + 92 kJ)

Question 40. A shiny brown-coloured element ‘X’ on heating in air becomes black. Name the element ‘X and the black-coloured compound formed. (PBQ)

Or

A reddish-brown coloured metal, used in electrical wires, when powdered and heated strongly in an open china dish, its colour turns black. When hydrogen gas is passed over this black substance, it regains its original colour. Based on the above information, answer the following questions:
Answer:

  1. Name the metal and black-coloured substance formed.
  2. Write balanced chemical equations for both reactions.

Answer:

Element ‘X’ = Copper (Cu)

Compound = Copper oxide (CuO)

⇒ \(\underset{\text { Brown }}{2 \mathrm{Cu}(s)}+\underset{\text { (from air) }}{\mathrm{O}_2} \longrightarrow \underset{\text { Black }}{2 \mathrm{CuO}}\)

Question 41. Complete the missing components/variables given as x and y in the following reactions.

1. Pb(NO3)2(aq) + 2KI(aq)→ Pbl2(x) + 2KNO3(y)

2. Cu(s) + 2AgNO3(aq) → Cu(NO3)2 (aq)+ x(s)

3. Zn(s) + H2SO4(aq)→ ZnSO4(x) + H2(y)

4. CaCO3(s)→  (x) →  CaO(s)+CO2(g)

Answer: 

1. x → Solid(s), y → aqueous (aq)

2. x → 2Ag

3. x → Aqueous(aq) y gas (g)

4. x → heat

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 1: Chemical Reactions and Equations

Question 42. Which among the following changes are exothermic or endothermic?

  1. Decomposition of ferrous sulphate
  2. Dilution of sulphuric acid
  3. Dissolution of sodium hydroxide in water
  4. Dissolution of ammonium chloride in water

Answer:

  1. Endothermic reaction
  2. Exothermic reaction
  3. Exothermic reaction
  4. Endothermic reaction

Question 43. Identify the reducing agent in the following reactions.

  1. 4NH3 + 5O2 → 4NO + 6H2O
  2. H2O + F2→ HF +HOF
  3. Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2
  4. 2H2+ O2 → 2H2O

Answer:

  1. Ammonia (NH3)
  2. Water (H2O) as F2 is getting reduced to HF
  3. Carbon monoxide (CO)
  4. Hydrogen

Question 44. Identify the oxidising agent (oxidant) in the following reactions.

  1. 2Mg +O2→ 2MgO
  2. CuSO4 + Zn → Cu + ZnSO4
  3. V2O5 + 5Ca- →2V + 5CaO
  4. 3Fe + 4H2O
  5. CuO + H2→ Cu + H2O
  6. Pb3O4 + 8HCl 3PbCl2 + Cl2 + 4H2O

Answer:

  1. O2
  2. CuSO4
  3. V2O5
  4. H2O
  5. CuO
  6. Pb3O4

Question 45. A magnesium ribbon is burnt in oxygen to give a white compound X accompanied by the emission of light. If the burning ribbon is now placed in an atmosphere of nitrogen, it continues to burn and forms a compound Y.

  1. Write the chemical formulae of X and Y.
  2. Write a balanced chemical equation, whenX is dissolved in water.

Answer:

2Mg + O2 →  2MgO

3Mg + N2→ Mg3N2

X is MgO; Y is Mg3N2

MgO + H2O → Mg(OH)2

Question 46. Tarun visited a government hospital to meet his cousin. He saw the medicines in dark bottles were not stored properly. They were not kept away from light and heat. Tarun reported the issue to the medical doctor and was satisfied that all medicines are stored properly.

  1. Why are some medicines stored in cool places in dark bottles?
  2. Why do some medicines need cool place1?
  3. What can we get from this act?

Answer:

  1. Medicines when kept in sunlight or in high temperatures lose its chemical identity.
  2. Some medicines if not stored at an appropriate temperature show chemical changes and become dangerous for health.
  3. Tarun showed his responsibility of well-being.

Question 47. Hunny a student of class 10 visited the house of his uncle Mohit during the summer holidays. He found that all the water taps were rusted. Hunny suggested Uncle to use either chrome-plated or nickel plated taps in place of iron taps. Mohit accepted his suggestion for the future.

  1. Why did iron taps get rusted?
  2. Name an antirust solution.
  3. Name the process involved in the chrome plating or nickel plating.
  4. Mention the values associated with the above act.

Answer:

  1. Articles made up of iron readily get rusted when kept in moisture or water.
  2. Bisphenol
  3. Electroplating
  4. Use of scientific knowledge, and help of others.

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 1: Chemical Reactions and Equations

Question  48.

1. Write one example for each ofthe decomposition reactions carried out with the help of:

  1. Electricity
  2. Heat 
  3. Sunlight

Give balanced chemical equations in each case.

2. Which of the following statements is correct and why? Copper can displace silver from the solution of silver nitrate and silver can displace copper from the solution of copper sulphate.

Answer:

1.

  1. Electricity: 2H2O(g)→ (Electric/current )→ 2H2(g) + O2(g)
  2. Heat: CaCO3(s) → (Heat) → CaO(s) + CO2
  3.  Sunlight:  2AgCl(s) (Sunlight)2 Ag(s)+Cl2(g)

2. Copper can displace silver from silver nitrate solution because it is more reactive than silver.

Cu(s) + 2AgNO3(aq)→ Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 2Ag(s)

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 2 Acids, Bases And Salts

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 2 Acids, Bases And Salts Long Question And Answers

Question 1.

  1. Mention the pH range within which our body works. Explain how antacids give relief from acidity. Write the name of one such antacid.
  2. Fresh milk has a pH of 6. How does the pH will change as it turns to curd? Explain your answer.
  3. A milkman adds a very small amount of baking soda to fresh milk. Why does this milk take a longer time to set as curd?
  4. Mention the nature of toothpaste. How do they prevent tooth decay? 

Answer:

  1. Our stomach has a pH equal to 2. Antacids neutralise excess acid in our body and give relief from hyperacidity. Sodium hydrogen carbonate is one such antacid.
  2. pH will decrease as it turns to curd because curd is acidic due to the presence of lactic acid.
  3. It takes a longer time to set as curd as bacteria do not work well in the presence of sodium hydrogen carbonate, i.e., fermentation will take place slowly.
  4. Toothpastes are basic. They neutralise the acid formed in the mouth which causes tooth decay.

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Question 2.

1. State the chemical properties on which the following uses of baking soda are based

  1. As an antacid
  2. As soda-acid fire extinguisher
  3. To make bread and cake soft and spongy.

2. How is washing soda obtained from baking soda? Write a balanced chemical equation.

Answer:

1.

  1. It is weakly basic and neutralises hyperacidity.
  2. It liberates CO2 with H2SO4, which extinguishes fire.
  3. It liberates CO2 on heating which makes bread and cake soft and spongy

2. 2NaHCO3→ (Heat) → Na2CO3 + CO2 + H2O

Baking soda on heating gives sodium carbonate which on crystallisation from an aqueous solution gives washing soda,

Example:

Na2CO3 + 10H2O → Na2CO3 .10H2O

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 2 Acids, Bases And Salts

Question 3. State the reason for the following statements:

  1. Tap water conducts electricity whereas distilled water does not.
  2. Dry hydrogen chloride gas does not turn blue litmus red whereas dilute hydrochloric acid does.
  3. During the summer season, a milkman usually adds a very small amount of baking soda to fresh milk.
  4. For a dilution of acid, acid is added into water and not water into acid.
  5. Ammonia is a base but does not contain a hydroxyl group.

Answer:

  1. Tap water contains ions which conduct electricity, distilled water does not contain ions.
  2. Dry HCl does not form ions but HCl gives H+ and Cl.
  3. Baking soda does not allow milk to change to lactic acid which makes milk sour.
  4. Adding water to acid is highly exothermic. Therefore, water is added to the acid very slowly with cooling.
  5. Ammonia dissolves in water and forms OH. Therefore, it is basic.

NH3 + H2O→  NH+ + OH

NCERT Class 10 Science Chapter 2: Acids, Bases, and Salts Summary

Question 4. Equal lengths of magnesium ribbon are taken in two test tubes A and B. H2SO4 is added to test tube A and H2CO3 in test tube B in equal amounts.

  1. Identify the test tube showing a vigorous reaction.
  2. Give reasons to support your answer.
  3. Name the gas liberated in both test tubes. How will you prove its liberation?
  4. Write chemical equations for both reactions.
  5. Out of the two acids taken above, which one will have a lower value and lower H+ concentration respectively?

Answer:

1. Vigorous reaction will be seen in test tube A.

2. It is because H2SO4 is a stronger acid than H2CO3

3.

  1. Hydrogen gas is liberated in both the test tubes.
  2. When we bring a burning candle near the evolving gas, it burns with a pop sound. This proves that the produced gas is hydrogen gas.

4.

Mg + H2SO4→ MgSO4 + H2

Mg + H2CO3→ MgCO3 + H2

5.

‘A’ (H2SO4) will have a lower pH.

‘B’ (H2CO3) will have a lower concentration of H+

Question 5. Write balanced chemical equations for the following:

  1. Bleaching powder is kept open in the air.
  2. Blue crystals of copper sulphate are heated.
  3. Chlorine gas is passed through dry slaked lime.
  4. Carbon dioxide gas is passed through lime water.
  5. NaOH solution is heated with zinc granules

Answer:

1. \(\underset{\text { Bleaching powder }}{\mathrm{CaOCl}_2(s)}+\underset{\text { Carbon dioxide }}{\mathrm{CO}_2(g)} \longrightarrow \underset{\text { Calcium carbonate }}{\mathrm{CaCO}_3(s)}+\underset{\text { Chlorine }}{\mathrm{Cl}_2(s)}\)

2. (Blue) CuSO4.5H2O → (Heat) → CuSO4 + 5H2O

3.  \(\underset{\text { Dry slaked lime }}{\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_2}+\underset{\text { Chlorine }}{\mathrm{Cl}_2} \longrightarrow \underset{\text { Bleaching powder }}{\mathrm{CaOCl}_2}+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\)

4. \(\underset{\text { Lime water }}{\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_2}+\mathrm{CO}_2 \longrightarrow \underset{\text { Calcium carbonate(Milky ppts) }}{\mathrm{CaCO}_3}+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\)

5. 2NaOH + Zn→ (heat) →(Sodium zincate) Na2ZnO2 + (Hydrogen)H2

Acids, Bases, and Salts NCERT Class 10 Chapter 2 Questions and Answers

Question 6.

  1. Identify the acid and the base whose combination forms the common salt that you use in your food. Write the formula and chemical name of this salt. Name the source from where it is obtained.
  2. What is rock salt? Mention its colour and the reason why it has this colour.
  3. What happens when electricity passes through brine? Write the chemical equation for it.

Answer:

1. Hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide.

NaCl, sodium chloride, ocean water.

2. solid salt deposits are found in several parts of the world. These large crystals are called rock salt.

Brown, due to impurities

3. 2NaCl + 2H2O →(Electricity) → 2NaOH +Cl2 +H2

Question 7.

  1. Write the chemical name and chemical formula of washing soda.
  2. How is it obtained from sodium chloride? Give equations ofthe reactions.
  3. Why is it called a basic salt? Give it anyone use.

Answer:

1. Chemical name—Sodium carbonate

Formula- Na2CO3.10H2O

2. NaCl + H2O + CO2 + NH3→ NH4Cl + NaHCO3

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 2 Acids,Bases And Salts From Sodium Chloride

Na2CO3+ 10H2O→ Na2CO3.10H2O

3. It is a basic salt because it gives a strong base of NaOH when it dissolves in water.

  1. In glass and paper industry.
  2. As cleaning agent.
  3. To remove permanent hardness, (anyone)

NCERT Solutions for Chapter 2: Acids, Bases, and Salts Key Concepts

Question 8. A student dropped a few pieces of marble in dilute hydrochloric acid, contained in a test tube. The evolved gas was then passed through lime water. What change would be observed in lime water? What will happen if an excess of gas is passed through lime water? With the help of balanced chemical equations for all the changes explain the observations.

⇒ \(\underset{\text { Marble }}{\mathrm{CaCO}_3}+2 \mathrm{HCl}(\text { dil. }) \longrightarrow \underset{\text { Calcium chloride }}{\mathrm{CaCl}_2}+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}+\mathrm{CO}_2\)

Lime water will turn milky.

Ca(OH)2(aq) + CO2(g) CaCO3(s) + H2O(l)

If excess CO2 gas passes through lime water, milkiness will disappear due to the formation of Ca(HCO3)(aq) which is soluble in water.

CaCO3(S) + H2O(l) + CO2(g) → Ca(HCO3)2(aq)

Question 9.

1. Explain why is hydrochloric acid a strong acid and acetic acid, a weak acid. How can it be verified?

2. Explain why an aqueous solution and an acid conduct electricity

3. You have four solutions A, B, C, and D. The solution A is 6, B is 9, C is 12 and D is 7.

  1. Identify the most acidic and most basic solutions.
  2. Arrange the above four solutions in the increasing order of H+ ion concentration.
  3. State the change in colour of pH paper on dipping in solutions C and D.

Answer:

1. HCl is completely ionised in aqueous solution, whereas acetic acid is partially ionised in aqueous solution. HCl gives a dark red colour with pH paper, whereas CH3COOH gives an orange colour.

2. It is because acid ionises in aqueous solution.

3.

  1. ‘A’ is most acidic and ‘C’ is most basic.
  2. C (10-12) < B (10-9) < D (10-7) < A (10-6)
  3. pH of paper will become blue in ‘C’ and green in ‘D’.

NCERT Class 10 Science: Acids, Bases, and Salts Explanation and Notes

Question 10. Dry pellets ofa base ‘X’ when kept in open absorbs moisture and turns sticky. The compound is also formed by the chlor-alkali process. Write the chemical name and formula of X. Describe the chlor-alkali process with a balanced chemical equation. Name the type of reaction that occurs when X is treated with dilute hydrochloric acid. Write the chemical equation.

While diluting an acid, why is it recommended that the acid should be added to water and not water to the acid?
Answer:

1. X is sodium hydroxide, NaOH.

When sodium chloride solution (brine solution) is electrolysed, sodium hydroxide solution is formed. H2 and Cl2 gases are liberated. This is a chlor-alkali process.

2NaCl + 2H2O→ (Electrolysis) 2NaOH + H2 + Cl2

NaOH + HCl ↓  NaCl + H2O

The above reaction is a neutralisation reaction.

2. It is because the process is highly exothermic. If water is added to acid, a bottle of acid will break.

Acids, Bases, and Salts: NCERT Class 10 Science Chapter 2 Review

Question 11. How do metal carbonates and metal hydrogen carbonates react with acids? Give their chemical equations. Name the gas that evolved during the reaction. What will happen when this gas is passed through lime water?
Answer:

1. Metal carbonate and hydrogen carbonate react with acids to give corresponding salt, carbon dioxide and water.

2.

Metal carbonate:

Na2CO3(s) + 2HCl(aq) →  2NaCl(aq) + H2O(l) + CO2(g)

Metal hydrogen carbonate:

NaHCO3(s) + HCl(aq) – NaCl(aq) + H2O(l) + CO2(g)

3. The gas that evolved is carbon dioxide (CO2).

4. When this gas is passed through lime water, it turns milky.

Question 12. Which gas is usually liberated when an acid reacts with a metal? Illustrate with an example. How will you test for the presence of this gas?
Answer:

When an acid reacts with a metal, hydrogen gas is usually liberated.

For example:

⇒ \(\underset{\text { Zinc }}{\mathrm{Zn}(s)}+\underset{\begin{array}{c}
\text { Sulphuric } \\
\text { acid }
\end{array}}{\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4(a q)} \longrightarrow \underset{\begin{array}{c}
\text { Zinc } \\
\text { sulphate }
\end{array}}{\mathrm{ZnSO}_4(a q)}+\underset{\text { Hydrogen }}{\mathrm{H}_2(g)}\)

⇒ \(\underset{\text { Magnesium }}{\mathrm{Mg}(s)}+\underset{\text { Hydrochloric acid }}{2 \mathrm{HCl}(a q)} \longrightarrow \underset{\text { Magnesium chloride }}{\mathrm{MgCl}_2(a q)}+\underset{\text { Hydrogen }}{\mathrm{H}_2(g)}\)

Question 13. Write word equations and then balanced equations for the reaction taking place when:

  1. Dilute sulphuric acid reacts with zinc granules.
  2. Dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with magnesium ribbon.
  3. Dilute sulphuric acid reacts with aluminium powder.
  4. Dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with iron filings.

Answer:

1.  Zinc + dil. sulphuric acid→ Zinc sulphate + Hydrogen

Zn + H2SO4→ ZnSO4 + H2

2. Magnesium ribbon + dil. hydrochloric acid→Magnesium chloride + Hydrogen

Mg + 2HCl→MgCl2 + H2

3. Aluminium powder + dil. sulphuric acid→Aluminium sulphate + Hydrogen

2Al + 3H2SO4→ Al2(SO4)3 + 3H2

4. Dilute hydrochloric acid + Iron filings→Iron chloride + Hydrogen

2Fe + 6HCl→ 2FeCl3 + 3H2

NCERT Solutions for Acids, Bases, and Salts Class 10 Science

Question 14. Compounds such as alcohols and glucose also contain hydrogen but are not categorised as acids. Describe an activity to prove it.
Answer:

Take solutions of alcohol, and glucose in a beaker.

Take a cork and fix two nails on the cork up to the end. Keep this cork in the beaker. Connect the nails to two terminals ofa the 6-volt battery through a bulb and a switch. Switch on the current. You will see that the bulb does not glow. This means no ions or H+ ions are present in the solution. This shows that alcohols and glucose are not acids.

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 2 Acids, Bases And Salts Acid Solution In Water Conducts Of Electricity

Question 15. What is a neutralisation reaction? Give two examples.
Answer:

The reaction between an acid and a base to give salt and water is known neutralization reaction.

Base+Acid → Salt + Water

Examples:

⇒ \(\underset{\text { Hydrochloric acid (Acid) }}{\mathrm{HCl}}+\underset{\text { Sodium Hydroxide (base) }}{\mathrm{NaOH}} \longrightarrow \underset{\text { Sodium chloride (salt) }}{\mathrm{NaCl}}+\underset{\text { Water }}{\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}}\)

⇒  \(\underset{\text { Acetic acid (Acid) }}{\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}}+\underset{\text { Sodium hydroxide (Base)}}{\mathrm{NaOH}} \longrightarrow \underset{\text { Sodium acetate(salt) }}{\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COONa}}+\underset{\text { Water }}{\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}}\)

Question 16.

  1. What will you observe when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to a small amount of copper oxide in a beaker?
  2. An aqueous solution of HCl shows an acidic character. However, the aqueous solution of glucose fails to do so. Why?
  3. Why curd and sour substances not be kept in brass and copper vessels?

Answer:

1. The colour of the solution becomes blue and the copper oxide dissolves

CuO +2HCl → CuCl2 + H2O

2. Aqueous solution of HCl can produce H+ ions. Therefore, they show an acidic character.

However the aqueous solution of glucose does not produce H+ ions, i.e., they fail to evolve hydrogen gas and do not show any acidic character.

3. Curd and sour substances have acids which react with copper present in brass and form compounds which are poisonous.

Class 10 Science Chapter 2: Acids, Bases, and Salts Detailed Solutions

Question 17. Answer the following:

  1. Why is Plaster of Paris written as CaSO4.½H2O? How is it possible to have half a water molecule attached to CaSO4?
  2. Why is sodium hydrogen carbonate an essential ingredient in antacids?
  3. Three products are obtained when electricity is passed through an aqueous solution ofsodium chloride. Why is the process called chlor-alkali?

Answer:

  1. It is written in this form because two formula units of CaS04 share one molecule of water.
  2. Sodium hydrogen carbonate being alkaline, neutralises excess acid in the stomach and provides relief.
  3. The process is called chlor-alkali because of the products formed—chlor for chlorine and alkali for sodium hydroxide.

Question 18. How would you distinguish between baking powder and washing soda by heating?
Answer:

The chemical formula of baking powder is sodium hydrogen carbonate (NaHCO3). Whereas, that of washing soda is sodium carbonate (Na2CO3.10H2O) Sodium hydrogen carbonate on heating gives CO2 gas which will turn lime water milky whereas no such gas is obtained from sodium carbonate.

2NaHCO3 → (Heat) →  Na2CO3 + H3O + CO2

Na2CO3.10H2O →  (Heat) → Na2CO3+ 10H2O

Question 19. Fill up the missing data in the following table

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 2 Acids, Bases And Salts Name Of The Salts

Answer: 

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 2 Acids, Bases And Salts Name Of The Salts.

NCERT Class 10 Science Chapter 2: Acids, Bases, and Salts Practice Questions

Question 20. For making a cake, baking powder is taken. If at home your mother uses baking soda instead of baking powder in cake,

  1. How will it affect the taste ofthe cake and. why?
  2. How can baking soda be converted into baking powder?
  3. What is the role of tartaric acid added to baking soda?

Answer:

1. Baking soda is sodium hydrogen carbonate. On heating, it is converted into sodium carbonate which is bitter to taste

2NaHCO3→ (Heat) →Na2CO3+ H2O + CO2

2. Baking soda can be converted into baking powder by the addition of an appropriate amount of tartaric acid to it.

3. The role of tartaric acid is to neutralise sodium carbonate and cake will not taste bitter.

Question 21. A metal carbonate X reacting with acid gives a gas which when passed through a solution Ygives the carbonate back. On the other hand, a gas G that is obtained at the anode during electrolysis ofbrine ispassed on dry Y, which gives a compound Z, used for disinfecting drinking water. Identity X, Y, G, and Z.

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 2 Acids, Bases And Salts A Metal Carbonate X On Reacting

And

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 2 Acids, Bases And Salts A Metal Carbonate X On Reacting.

Hence, X = CaCO3, Y = Ca(OH2, G = Cl2, Z = CaOCl2.

Question 22. A dry pellet ofa common base B, when kept in open absorbs moisture and turns sticky. The compound is also a by-product of the chloralkali process. Identify B. What type ofreaction occurs when B is treated with an acidic oxide? Write a balanced chemical equation for one such solution.
Answer:

The common base B which absorbs moisture and becomes sticky and is also n by-product of the chloroalkali process is sodium hydroxide (NaOH). It reacts with acidic oxides like

⇒ \(2 \mathrm{NaOH}+\mathrm{CO}_2 \longrightarrow \underset{\text { Sodium carbonate }}{\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{CO}_3}+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\).

⇒  \(2 \mathrm{NaOH}+\mathrm{SO}_2 \longrightarrow \underset{\text { Sodium sulphite }}{\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{SO}_3}+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\).

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 2: Acids, Bases, and Salts

Question 23. A sulphate salt of Group 2 element ofthe Periodic Table is a white, soft substance, which can be moulded into different shapes by making its dough. When this compound is left in the open for some time, it becomes a solid mass and cannot be used for moulding purposes. Identify the sulphate salt and why it shows such a behaviour. Give the reaction involved.
Answer:

The substance which is used for making different shapes is Plaster of Paris. Its chemical name is calcium sulphate hemihydrate (CaSO4. ½H2O). The two formula units of CaSO4 share one molecule of water.

As a result, it is soft. When it is left open for some time, it absorbs moisture from the atmosphere and forms gypsum, which is a hard solid mass.

⇒ \(\mathrm{CaSO}_4 \cdot \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}+1 \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\)(Plaster of pairs )(Soft) (Sulphate salt) → \(\mathrm{CaSO}_4 \cdot 2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\) Gypsum(Hard mass)

Question 24. Identify the compound X based on the reactions given below. Also, write the name and chemical formulae ofA, B, and C.

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 2 Acids, Bases And Salts Name Of The Chemical Formulae

Answer:

⇒ \(\underset{(\mathrm{X})}{2 \mathrm{NaOH}}+\mathrm{Zn} \longrightarrow \underset{(\mathrm{A})(Sodium zincate)}{\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{ZnO}_2}+\mathrm{H}_2\)

⇒  \(\mathrm{NaOH}+\mathrm{HCl} \longrightarrow \underset{(\mathrm{B})(Sodium chloride)}{\mathrm{NaCl}} \quad+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\)

⇒  \(\mathrm{NaOH}+\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH} \longrightarrow \underset{\text { (C) Sodium acetate }}{\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COONa}}+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\)

Question 25. A metal carbonate (X) reacting with acid gives a gas which when passed through a solution (Y) gives the carbonate back. On the other hand, a gas (G) that is obtained at the anode during the electrolysis of brine is passed on dry substance (Y). It gives a compound (Z) used for disinfecting drinking water. Identify X, Y, G, and Z.
Answer:

Electrolysis of brine gives chlorine gas to the anode. It is gas G. This gas in reaction with slaked lime (Y) gives bleaching powder (Z) used in the disinfection of drinking water

Compound X is calcium carbonate which in reaction with acid gives calcium chloride and CO2 gas. This CO2 gas on reaction with Ca(OH)2 gives compound (X) back

⇒ \(\underset{[\mathrm{X}]}{\mathrm{CaCO}_3}+\underset{\text { acid }}{2 \mathrm{HCl}} \longrightarrow \mathrm{CaCl}_2+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}+\mathrm{CO}_2 \uparrow\)

⇒ \(\underset{[\text { Y] }}{\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_2}+\mathrm{CO}_2 \longrightarrow \underset{[\mathrm{X}]}{\mathrm{CaCO}_3}+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\)

⇒ \(\underset{[\mathrm{Y}]}{\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_2}+\underset{\text { obtained from brine solution }}{\mathrm{Cl}_2} \longrightarrow \mathrm{CaOCl}_2+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\)

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 2: Acids, Bases, and Salts

Question 26. In the following schematic diagram for the preparation of hydrogen gas as shown in the figure, what would happen if the following changes are made?

NCERT Solutions For Class 10 Science Chapter 2 Acids, Bases And Salts Preparation Of Hydrogen Gas

  1. In place of zinc granules, the same amount of zinc dust is taken in the test tube
  2. Instead of dilute sulphuric acid, dilute hydrochloric acid is taken
  3. In place of zinc, copper turnings are taken
  4. Sodium hydroxide is taken in place of dilute sulphuric acid and the tube is heated.

Answer:

  1. If zinc dust is taken, the reaction is faster because zinc dust has a larger surface area.
  2. Both will react completely with the zinc to evolve the same amount of H2 gas.
  3. Copper does not react with dilute H2SO4 or dilute HCl. Hence, no reaction will occur.
  4. Zinc also reacts with NaOH on heating to give out H2 gas

Zn + 2NaOH → (Heat) →  Na2ZnO2 (Sodium zincate)+ H2

NEET Physics Class 11 Chapter 8 Slabs In Parallel And Series

NEET Physics Class 11 Chapter 8 Slabs In Parallel And Series

Slabs In Series (in steady state)

Consider a composite slab consisting of two materials having different thicknesses L1 and L2, different cross-sectional areas A1 and A2, and different thermal conductivities K1 and K2. The temperature at the outer surface at the ends is maintained at TH and TC, and all lateral surfaces are covered by an adiabatic coating.

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer Slabs In Series

Let the temperature at the junction be T, since a steady state has been achieved thermal current through each slab will be equal. Then thermal current through the first slab.

⇒ \(\mathrm{i}=\frac{Q}{t}=\frac{T_H-T}{R_1}\)

or \(\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{H}}-\mathrm{T}=\mathrm{iR} \mathrm{R}_1\)……(1)

and that through the second slab,

⇒ \(\mathrm{i}=\frac{Q}{t}\)

⇒ \(\frac{T-T_C}{R_2}\)

or \(\mathrm{T}-\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{c}}=\mathrm{i} \mathrm{R}_2\)…..(2)

adding eqn. (1) and eqn (2)

TH– TL= (R1+ R2) i

or \(\mathrm{i}=\frac{T_H-T_C}{R_1+R_2}\)

Thus these two slabs are equivalent to a single slab of thermal resistance R1+ R2. If more than two slabs are joined in series and are allowed to attain a steady state, then equivalent thermal resistance is given by

R = R1+ R2+ R3+ ……. (3)

NEET Physics Class 11 Chapter 8 Slabs in Parallel and Series

Question 1. The figure shows the cross-section of the outer wall of a house built in a hill resort to keep the house insulated from the freezing temperature outside. The wall consists of teak wood of thickness L1 and brick of thickness (L2= 5L1), sandwiching two layers of an unknown material with identical thermal conductivities and thickness. The thermal conductivity of teak wood is K1and that of brick is (K2= 5K). Heat conduction through the wall has reached a steady state with the temperature of three surfaces being known. (T1= 25ºC, T2= 20ºC and T5= –20ºC). Find the interface temperature T4 and T3.

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer The Cross Section Of The Outer Wall Of A House Built In A Hill Resort Freezing Temperature Of Outside

Answer: Let the interface area be A. Then thermal resistance of wood,

⇒ \(\mathrm{R}_1=\frac{L_1}{K_1 A}\)

and that of brick wall \(\mathrm{R}_2=\frac{L_2}{K_2 A}=\frac{5 L_1}{5 K_1 A}=\mathrm{R}_1\)

Let the thermal resistance of each sandwiched layer = R. Then the above wall can be visualized as a circuit

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer Thermal Resistance Of The Each Sandwitched Layer

thermal current through each wall is the same.

Hence \(\frac{25-20}{R_1}=\frac{20-T_3}{R}\)

⇒ \(\frac{T_3-T_4}{R}=\frac{T_4+20}{R_1}\)

⇒ 25 – 20 = T4+ 20

⇒ T4= –15ºC

also, 20 – T3= T3– T4

⇒ \(\mathrm{T}_3=\frac{20+T_4}{2}\)

= 2.5ºC

Slabs in Parallel and Series NEET Class 11 Physics Study Notes

Question 2. In example 3, K1= 0.125 W/m–ºC, K2= 5K1= 0.625 W/m–ºC, and the thermal conductivity of the unknown material is K = 0.25 W/mºC. L1= 4cm, L2= 5L1= 20cm and L = 10cm. If the house consists of a single room with a total wall area of 100 m2, then find the power of the electric heater being used in the room.
Answer:

R1 = R2 = \(\frac{\left(4 \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~m}\right)}{\left(0.125 \mathrm{w} / \mathrm{m}-{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\right)\left(100 \mathrm{~m}^2\right)}\)

= 32 × 10-4ºC/w

R = \(\frac{\left(10 \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~m}\right)}{\left(0.25 \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m}-{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\left(100 \mathrm{~m}^2\right)\right.}\)

= 40 × 10-4ºC/w

The equivalent thermal resistance of the entire wall = R1+ R2+ 2R = 144×10-4ºC/W

∴ Net heat current, i.e. amount of heat flowing out of the house per second

⇒ \(\frac{T_H-T_C}{R}=\frac{25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}-\left(-20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\right)}{144 \times 10^{-40} \mathrm{C} / \mathrm{w}}=\frac{45 \times 10^4}{144}\)watt = 3.12 Kwatt

Hence the heater must supply 3.12 kW to compensate for the outflow of heat.

Slabs In Parallel :

Consider two slabs held between the same heat reservoirs, their thermal conductivities K1 and K2, and cross-sectional areas A1 and A2 Heat reservoir

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer Slabs In Parallel

then \(\mathrm{R}_1=\frac{L}{K_1 A_1}\), \(\mathrm{R}_2=\frac{L}{K_2 A_2}\)

thermal current through slab 1 and that through slab 2 Net heat current from the hot to cold reservoir

⇒ \(i_1=\frac{T_H-T_C}{R_1}\)

Comparing with i = \(i_1+i_2=\left(T_H-T_C\right)\left(\frac{1}{R_1}+\frac{1}{R_2}\right)\),

⇒ \(\mathrm{i}=\frac{T_H-T_C}{R_{e q}}\) we get, \(\)

⇒ \(\frac{1}{R_{c q}}=\frac{1}{R_1}+\frac{1}{R_2}\)

If more than two rods are joined in parallel, the equivalent thermal resistance is given by

⇒ \(\frac{1}{R_{e q}}=\frac{1}{R_1}+\frac{1}{R_2}+\frac{1}{R_3}\)

Slabs in Parallel and Series: Key Formulas for NEET Physics

Question 3. Figure shows a copper rod joined to a steel rod. The rods have equal length and equal cross sectional area. The free end of the copper rod is kept at 0ºC and that of the steel rod is kept at 100ºC. Find the temperature of the junction of the rod. Conductivity of copper = 390 W/mºC Conductivity of steel = 46 W/m ºC 0ºC Copper Steel 100ºC
Answer:

Heat current in first rod (copper) = \(\frac{390 \times A(A-\theta)}{\ell}\)

Here θ is the temperature of the junction and A and l are the area and length of the copper rod.

Heat current in second rod (steel) = \(\frac{46 \times A(\theta-100)}{\ell}\)

In series combination. heat current remains the same. So,

⇒ \(\frac{390 \times A(0-\theta)}{\ell}\)

⇒ \(\frac{46 \times A(\theta-100)}{\ell}\)

⇒ -390 θ = 46θ-4600

⇒ 436 θ = 4600 θ = 10.6ºC

Question 4. An aluminum rod and a copper rod of equal length 1m and cross-sectional area 1cm2 are welded together as shown in the figure. One end is kept at a temperature of 20ºC and the other at 60ºC. Calculate the amount of heat taken out per second from the hot end. The thermal conductivity of aluminum is 200 W/mºC and of copper is 390 W/mºC.

⇒ \(20^{\circ} \mathrm{C} \begin{array}{|l|}
\hline \text { Aluminium } \\
\hline \text { Copper } \\
\hline\end{array} 60^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\)

Answer: Heat current through the \(\frac{200 \times\left(1 \times 10^{-4}\right)}{1}\) = (60-20)

Heat current through the copper rod = \(\frac{390 \times\left(1 \times 10^{-4}\right)}{1}\) . (60-20)

Total heat = 200 × 10–4 × 40 + 390 × 10–4× 40 = 590 × 40 × 10–4= 2.36 Joule

Question 5. The three rods shown in the figure have identical geometrical dimensions. Heat flows from the hot end at the rate of 40W in an arrangement

  1. Find the rate of heat flow when the rods are joined in arrangement
  2. The thermal conductivity of aluminum and copper are 200 W/mºC and 400 W/mºC respectively.

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer Identical Geometrical Dimensions

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer Thermal Conductivity Of Aluminum And Copper

Answer:

In the arrangement

The three rods are joined in series. The rate of flow of heat,

⇒ \(\frac{d \theta}{d t}=\frac{K A\left(\theta_1-\theta_2\right)}{\ell}=\frac{\theta_1-\theta_2}{R}\)

But, R = R1+ R2+ R3[In series]

∴ 40 = \(\frac{100-0}{R_1+R_2+R_1}\)

40 = \(\frac{100}{\frac{\ell}{K_1 A}+\frac{\ell}{K_2 A}+\frac{\ell}{K A}}\)

40 = \(\frac{100}{\frac{\ell}{A}\left[\frac{2}{K_1}+\frac{1}{K_2}\right]}\)

⇒ \(\frac{\ell}{A}\left[\frac{2}{200}+\frac{1}{400}\right]=\frac{100}{40}\)

⇒ \(\frac{\ell}{A}\)

= 200 per m

In Figure two rods are all in parallel and the resultant of both is in series with the first rod

∴ \(\frac{d Q}{d t}=\frac{\theta_1-\theta_2}{R}\)

But R = \(\mathrm{R}_1+\frac{1}{\frac{1}{R_1}+\frac{1}{R_2}}\)

⇒ \(\frac{d Q}{d t}=\frac{100-0}{\frac{\ell}{K_1 A}+\frac{1}{\frac{K_1 A}{\ell}+\frac{K_2 A}{\ell}}}\)

⇒ \(\frac{100-0}{\frac{\ell}{A}\left[\frac{1}{K_1}+\frac{1}{K_1+K_2}\right]}\)

⇒ \(\frac{600 \times 100}{200 \times 4}\)

= 75W

Question 6. A metal rod of length 20cm and diameter 2 cm is covered with a nonconducting substance. One of its ends is maintained at 100ºC while the other end is put at 0ºC. It is found that 25 g of ice melts in 5 min. Calculate the coefficient of thermal conductivity of the metal. Latent heat of ice = 80 cal gram-1
Answer:

Here, the length of the rod,

Δx = 20 cm = 20 × 10-2m

Diameter = 2cm,

Radius = r = 1 cm = 10-2m

Area of cross-section

a = πr2= π(10-2)2= π × 10-4 sq. m

ΔT = 100 – 0 = 100ºC

Mass of ice melted, m = 25g

As L = 80 cal/ g

∴ Heat conducted, ΔQ = mL = 25 × 80 = 2000 cal = 2000 × 4.2 J

Δt = 5 min = 300 s

From = \(\frac{\Delta Q}{\Delta t}=\mathrm{KA} \frac{\Delta T}{\Delta x}\)

K = \(\frac{2000 \times 4.2 \times 20 \times 10^{-2}}{300 \times 10^{-4} \pi \times 100}\)

= 1.78Js-1m-1ºC-1

Slabs in Parallel and Series NEET Physics: Important Questions

Question 7. Two thin concentric shells made from copper with radius r1 and r2(r2> r1) have a material of thermal conductivity K filled between them. The inner and outer spheres are maintained at temperatures TH and TC respectively by keeping a heater of power P at the center of the two spheres. Find the value of P.
Answer:

Heat flowing per second through each cross-section of the sphere = P = i. Thermal resistance of the spherical shell of radius x and thickness dx,

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer Thermal Resistance Of The Spherical Shell Of Radius X And Thickness dx

dR = \(\frac{d x}{K .4 \pi x^2}\)

⇒ \(\mathrm{R}=\int_n^2 \frac{d x}{4 \pi x^2 \cdot K}=\frac{1}{4 \pi K}\left(\frac{1}{r_1}-\frac{1}{r_2}\right)\)

thermal current i = P = \(\frac{T_H-T_C}{R}=\frac{4 \pi K\left(T_H-T_C\right) r_1 r_2}{\left(r_2-r_1\right)}\)

NEET Physics Class 11 Chapter 8 Stefan-Boltzmann’S Law

NEET Physics Class 11 Chapter 8 Stefan-Boltzmann’S Law

According to this law, the amount of radiation emitted per unit of time from area A of a black body at absolute temperature T is directly proportional to the fourth power of the temperature.

u = σ A T4

where σ is Stefan’s constant = 5.67 x 10-8 W/m2 k4

A body that is not black absorbs and hence emits less radiation than that given by the equation.

For such a body, u e A T4

where e = emissivity (which is equal to absorptive power) which lies between 0 to 1

With the surroundings of temperature T0, net energy radiated by an area A per unit of time.

⇒ \(\Delta u=u-u_0=e \quad \sigma A\left(T^4-T_0^4\right)\)

NEET Physics Class 11 Chapter 8 Stefan-Boltzmann’s Law Notes

Question 2. A black body at 2000K emits radiation with λm= 1250 nm. If the radiation coming from the star SIRUS λmis 71 nm, then the temperature of this star is …….
Answer:

Using Wien’s displacement law

⇒ \(\frac{T_2}{T_1}=\frac{\left(\lambda_m\right)_1}{\left(\lambda_m\right)_2}\)

∴ \(\mathrm{T}_2=\frac{2000 \times 1250 \times 10^{-3}}{71 \times 10^{-9}}\)

T2 = 35.211 K

Question 3. At 1600 K maximum radiation is emitted at a wavelength of 2µm. Then the corresponding wavelength at 2000 K will be –
Answer:

Using T1= T2

∴ \(\frac{\lambda_{m_2} T_1}{T_2}\)

∴ \(\frac{2 \times 10^{-6} \times 1600}{2000}\)

= 1.6 µm

Question 4. If the temperature of a body is increased by 50%, then the increase in the amount of radiation emitted by it will be
Answer: Percentage increase in the amount of radiation emitted

∴ \(\frac{E_2-E_1}{E_1} \times 100\)

⇒ \(\frac{\left(1.5 T_1\right)^4-T_1^4}{T_1^4} \times 100\)

⇒ \(\frac{E_2-E_1}{E_1} \times 100\)

⇒ \(\left[(1.5)^4-1\right] \times 10\)

⇒ \(\frac{E_2-E_1}{E_1} \times 100\)

= 400%

Class 11 NEET Physics Stefan-Boltzmann’s Law Study Notes

Question 5. A blackened platinum wire of length 5cm and perimeter 0.02 cm is maintained at a temperature of 300K. Then at what rate the wire is losing its energy? (Take σ = 57 × 10-8units)
Solution :

The rate of radiation heat loss is

⇒ \(\frac{d Q}{d t}=\mathrm{eA} \sigma \mathrm{T}^4 \text { (watts) }\)

for blackened surface e = 1

and A = (2πr)l = Perimeter × length

∴ A = 0.02 × 5 × 10-4

Thus

⇒ \(\frac{d Q}{d t}\)= 0.02 × 5 × 10-4× 5.7 × 10-8× (300)4

⇒ \(\frac{d Q}{d t}\)= 46.2W

Stefan-Boltzmann’s Law for NEET Physics: Practice Problems

Question 6. A hot black body emits energy at the rate of 16 J m-2 s-1 and its most intense radiation corresponds to 20,000 Å. When the temperature of this body is further increased and its most intense radiation corresponds to 10,000 Å, then find the value of energy radiated in Jm-2 s-1.
Answer:

Wein’s displacement law is :

λm.T = b i.e. \(\mathrm{T} \propto \frac{1}{\lambda_m}\)

Here, λm becomes half.

∴ Temperature doubles.

Also E = σT4

⇒ \(\frac{e_1}{e_2}=\left(\frac{T_1}{T_2}\right)^4\)

⇒ \(\mathrm{E}_2=. \mathrm{E}_1 \frac{e_1}{e_2}=\left(\frac{T_1}{T_2}\right)^4 \mathrm{e}_1=(2)^4 .16\)

= 16.16 = 256 J m-2 s-1

 

NEET Physics Class 11 Chapter 8 Newton’s Law Of Cooling

NEET Physics Class 11 Chapter 8 Newton’s Law Of Cooling

For a small temperature difference between a body and its surroundings, the rate of cooling of the body is directly proportional to the temperature difference and the surface area exposed.

⇒ \(\frac{d Q}{d t} \propto\left(\theta-\theta_0\right)\), where θ and θ0are temperature corresponding to object and surroundings.

From above expression \(\frac{d \theta}{d t}=-k\left(\theta-\theta_0\right)\)

This expression represents Newton’s law of cooling. It can be derived directly from Stefan’s law, which gives,

⇒ \(\mathrm{k}=\frac{4 \mathrm{e} \sigma \theta_0^3}{\mathrm{mc}} \mathrm{A}\)

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer This Expression Represents Newtons Law Of Cooling

Now \(\frac{d \theta}{d t}=-k\left[\begin{array}{ll}
\theta & \left.-\theta_0\right]
\end{array}\right.\)

⇒ \(\int_{\theta_i}^{\theta_f} \frac{d \theta}{\left(\theta-\theta_0\right)}=\int_0^t-k d t\)

where \(\theta_{\mathrm{i}}=\ln \frac{\left(\theta_f-\theta_0\right)}{\left(\theta_i-\theta_0\right)}\) initial temperature of object and

θf = final temperature of object.

⇒ –kt ⇒ (θf− θ0) = (θi– θ0) e–kt

⇒ θf= θ0+ (θi– θ0) e –kt

Limitations of Newton’s Law of Cooling:

  1. The difference in temperature between the body and surroundings must be small
  2. The loss of heat from the body should be by radiation only.
  3. The temperature of the surroundings must remain constant during the cooling of the body.

NEET Physics Class 11 Chapter 8 Newton’s Law of Cooling

Approximate Method For Applying Newton’s Law Of Cooling

Sometimes when we need only approximate values from Newton’s law, we can assume a constant rate of cooling, which is equal to the rate of cooling corresponding to the average temperature of the body during the interval.

⇒ \(\left\langle\frac{d \theta}{d t}\right\rangle-\mathrm{k}\left(<\theta>-\theta_0\right)\)

If θi and θf are the initial and final temperatures of the body then,

⇒ \(<\theta>=\frac{\theta_i+\theta_f}{2}\)

Remember equation is only an approximation and an equation must be used for exact values.

Comparison Of Specific Heat Of Two Liquids Using Newton’s Law Of Cooling:

If an equal volume of two liquids of densities and specific heats ρ1, s1, and ρ2, s2 respectively are filled in calorimeters having the same surface area and finish, cool from the same initial temperature θ1 to the same final temperature θ2 with the same temperature of surroundings, i.e., θ0, in time intervals t1and t2 respectively and water equivalent of calorimeter is w. According to Newton’s law of cooling

⇒ \(\left(\frac{\mathrm{dQ}}{\mathrm{dt}}\right)_{\text {liq }}=\left(\frac{\mathrm{dQ}}{\mathrm{dt}}\right)_{\text {water }}\)

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer Comparision Of Specific Heat Of Two Liquids Using Newtons Law Of Cooling

⇒ \(\frac{\left(w+m_1 s_1\right)\left(\theta_1-\theta_2\right)}{t_1}\)

⇒ \(\frac{\left(w+m_2 s_2\right)\left(\theta_1-\theta_2\right)}{t_2}\)

or \(\frac{w+m_1 s_1}{t_1}=\frac{w+m_2 s_2}{t_2}\)

If the water equivalent of calorimeter w is negligible then

⇒ \(\frac{m_1 s_1}{t_1}=\frac{m_2 s_2}{t_2}\)

So, \(\frac{m_1 s_1}{m_2 s_2}=\frac{t_1}{t_2} \quad \text { or } \frac{\rho_1 s_1}{\rho_2 s_2}=\frac{t_1}{t_2}\)(v1= v2, volume are equal) with the help of this eqn. we can find the specific heat of the liquid.

Question 1. A body at a temperature of 40ºC is kept in a surrounding constant temperature of 20ºC. It is observed that its temperature falls to 35ºC in 10 minutes. Find how much more time will it take for the body to attain a temperature of 30ºC.
Answer:

Δθf = Δθie-kt

for the interval in which temperature falls from 40 to 35º C.

(35 – 20) = (40 – 20) e-k.10

⇒ \(\mathrm{e}^{-10 \mathrm{k}}=\frac{3}{4}\)

⇒ \(K=\frac{\ln \frac{4}{3}}{10}\)

for the next interval (30 – 20) = (35 – 20)e-kt

⇒ \(\mathrm{e}^{-10 \mathrm{k}}=\frac{2}{3}\)

⇒ \(\mathrm{kt}=\mathrm{ln} \frac{3}{2}\)

⇒ \(\frac{\left(\ln \frac{4}{3}\right) t}{10}=\ell n\)

⇒ \(\mathrm{t}=10 \frac{\left(\ln \frac{3}{2}\right)}{\left(\ln \frac{4}{3}\right)}\) minute = 14.096 min

Alternative : (by approximate method) for the interval in which temperature falls from 40 to 35ºC 40 35

<θ> = \(\frac{40+35}{2}\) = 37.5ºC

⇒ \(\left\langle\frac{d \theta}{d t}\right\rangle=-\mathrm{k}\left(<\theta>-\theta_0\right)\)

⇒ \(\frac{\left(35^{\circ} \mathrm{C}-40^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\right)}{10(\mathrm{~min})}\)

= –K(37.5ºC – 20ºC)

K = \(\frac{1}{35}\)(min-1)

for the interval in which temperature falls from 35ºC to 30ºC

<θ> = \(\frac{\left(30^{\circ} \mathrm{C}-35^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\right)}{t}\) = (32.5º) C

= – K(32.5ºC – 20ºC)

⇒ required time, t = \(\)

⇒ \(\frac{5}{12.5} \times 35 \mathrm{~min}\)

= 14 min

Newton’s Law of Cooling NEET Class 11 Notes

Question 2. Two liquids of the same volume are cooled under the same conditions from 65ºC to 50ºC. The time taken is 200sec and 480sec. If the ratio of their specific heats is 2 : 3 then find the ratio of their densities. (neglect the water equivalent of a calorimeter)
Answer:

From Newton’s law of cooling

⇒ \(\left(\frac{m_1 s_1+w_1}{t_1}\right)\left(\theta_1-\theta_2\right)\)

⇒ \(\left(\frac{m_2 s_2+w_2}{t_2}\right)\left(\theta_1-\theta_2\right)\)

here w1= w2= 0

⇒ \(\frac{m_1 s_1}{t_1}=\frac{m_2 s_2}{t_2}\)

⇒ \(\frac{V d_1 s_1}{t_1}=\frac{V d_2 s_2}{t_2}\)

⇒ \(\frac{d_1}{d_2}=\frac{t_1 s_2}{t_2 s_1}\)

⇒ \(\frac{200}{480} \times \frac{3}{2}\)

⇒ \(\frac{5}{8}\)

Question 3. A calorimeter of water equivalent to 5 × 10-3 kg contains 25 × 10-3 kg of water. It takes 3 minutes to cool from 28°C to 21°C. When the same calorimeter is filled with 30 × 10-3 kg of turpentine oil then it takes 2 minutes to cool from 28°C to 21°C. Find out the specific heat of turpentine oil.
Answer:

⇒ \(\mathrm{R}_{\text {water }}=\mathrm{R}_{\text {turpentine }} \frac{\left(m_1+w\right)}{t_1}=\frac{\left(m_2 s_2+w\right)}{t_2}\)

or \(\frac{\left(25 \times 10^{-3}+5 \times 10^{-3}\right)}{3}=\frac{30 \times 10^{-3} s_2+5 \times 10^{-3}}{2}\)

10 = \(\frac{30 s_2+5}{2}, 20\)

⇒ \(30 s_2+5\)

∴ specific heat of turpentine s2= 1/2 = 0.5 kcal/kg/°C

Question 4. A man, the surface area of whose skin is 2m², is sitting in a room where the air temperature is 20°C. If his skin temperature is 28°C, find the rate at which his body loses heat. The emissivity of his skin = 0.97.
Answer:

Absolute room temperature (T0) = 20 + 273 = 293 K

Absolute skin temperature (T) = 28 + 273 = 301 K

Rate of heat loss = σ e A (T4 – T04)

= 5.67 × 10-8 × 0.97 × 2 × {(301)4 – (293)4} = 92.2 W

Question 5. Compare the rate of loss of heat from a metal sphere of the temperature 827°C, with the rate of loss of heat from the same sphere at 427 °C, if the temperature of surroundings is 27°C.
Answer:

Given : T1= 827 °C = 1100 K, T2= 427 °C = 700 K and T0= 27 °C = 300 K

According to Steafan’s law of radiation, \(\frac{d Q}{d t}\)

⇒ \(\sigma \mathrm{Ae}\left(\mathrm{T}^4-\mathrm{T}_0{ }^4\right)\)

⇒ \(\frac{\left(\frac{d Q}{d t}\right)_1}{\left(\frac{d Q}{d t}\right)_2}=\frac{\left(T_1^4-T_0^4\right)}{\left(T_2^4-T_0^4\right)}\)

⇒ \(\frac{\left[(1100)^4-(300)^4\right]}{\left[(700)^4-(300)^4\right]}\) = 6.276

⇒ \(\left(\frac{d Q}{d t}\right)_1:\left(\frac{d Q}{d t}\right)_2\) = 6.276:1

Question 6. Two spheres of the same material have radii of 6 cm and 9 cm respectively. They are heated to the same temperature and allowed to cool in the same enclosure. Compare their initial rates of emission of heat and initial rates of fall of temperature.
Answer:

Given : r1= 6 cm r2= 9 cm,

∴ \(\frac{r_1}{r_2}=\frac{2}{3}\)

According to Stefan’s law of radiation, the rate of emission of heat by an ordinary body,

⇒ \(\mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{h}}=\left(\frac{d Q}{d t}\right)=\sigma \mathrm{AeT}^4\)

or \(R_h \propto r^2\) (A=4σr2)

⇒ \(\frac{R_{h 1}}{R_{h 2}}=\left(\frac{r_1}{r_2}\right)^2=\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)^2=\frac{4}{9}\)

⇒ \(\frac{R_{F T 1}}{R_{F T 2}}=\frac{r_2}{r_1}=\frac{3}{2}\)

[Rate of fall of temp. \(\mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{FT}}, \frac{d \theta}{d t}, \frac{\sigma A e\left(T^4-T_0^4\right)}{m s J}\) = or \(R_{F T} \propto \frac{A}{m} \text { or } R_{F T} \propto \frac{1}{r}\)]

∴ Initial rates of emission of heat are in the ratio 4: 9 and initial rates of fall of temperature are in the ratio 3: 2.

Question 7. The filament of an evacuated light bulb has a length of 10 cm, a diameter of 0.2 mm, and an emissivity of 0.2, calculate the power it radiates at 2000 K. (σ = 5.67 × 10-8 W/m² K4)
Answer:

l = 10 cm = 0.1 m, d = 0.2 mm, r = 0.1 mm = 1 × 10-4 m, e = 0.2, T = 2000 K, σ = 5.67 × 10-8 W/m² K4

According to Stefan’s law of radiation, the rate of emission of heat for an ordinary body (filament), E = σAeT4 = σ(2 π r l) eT4

= 5.67 × 10-8 × 2 × 3.14 × 1 × 10-4 × 0.1 × 0.2 × (2000)4

= 11.4 W

∴ Power radiated by the filament = 11.4 W [A = 2πrl]

NEET Physics Chapter 8 Newton’s Law of Cooling Study Notes

Question 8. The energy radiated from a black body at a temperature of 727°C is E. By what factor does the radiated energy increase if the temperature is raised to 2227°C?
Solution :

⇒ \(\frac{E_2}{E_1}=\left[\frac{T_2}{T_1}\right]^4\)

⇒ \(\left[\frac{2227+273}{727+273}\right]^4=\left[\frac{2500}{1000}\right]^4\)

= 39

Question 9. An ice box made of 1.5 cm thick styrofoam has dimensions of 60 cm × 30cm. It contains ice at 0ºC and is kept in a room at 40ºC. Find the rate at which the ice is melting. Latent heat of fusion of ice = 3.36 × 105J/kg. and thermal conductivity of stryrofoam = 0.4 W/m-ºC.
Answer:

The total surface area of the walls

= 2(60 cm × 60 cm + 60 cm × 30 cm + 60 cm × 30 cm)

= 1.44 m2

The thickness of the wall = 1.5 cm = 0.015m

The rate of heat flow into the box is

⇒ \(\frac{\Delta Q}{\Delta t}=\frac{K A\left(\theta_1-\theta_2\right)}{x}\)

⇒ \(\frac{\left(0.04 \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m}-{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\right)\left(1.44 \mathrm{~m}^2\right)\left(40^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\right)}{0.015 \mathrm{~m}}\)

= 154 W.

The rate at which the ice melts is = 0.46 g/s

Question 10. A black body emits 10 watts per cm2 at 327ºC. The sun radiates 105 watts per cm2. Then what is the temperature of the sun?
Answer:

∴ \(\frac{E_{\text {sun }}}{E_{\text {body }}}=\left(\frac{E_{\text {sun }}}{E_{\text {body }}}\right)^4\)

∴ \(\frac{T_{\text {sun }}}{T_{\text {body }}}=\left(\frac{10^5}{10}\right)^{1 / 4}\)

= 6000 K

∴ Tsun = 6000 K

Question 11. A bulb made of a tungsten filament of a surface is 0.5 cm2 is heated to a temperature of 3000k when operated at 220V. The emissivity of the filament is e = 0.35 and take σ = 5.7 × 10-8 mks units. Then the wattage of the bulb is …..(calculate)
Answer:

The emissive power watt/m2 is

E = eσT4

Therefore the power of the bulb is

P = E x area (Watts)

∴ P = eσT4A

∴ P = 0.35 × 0.5 × 10-4× 5, 7 × 10-8× (3000)4

⇒ P = 80.8 W

Question 12. In the above example, if the temperature of the filament falls to 2000k due to a drop in mains voltage, then what will be the wattage of the bulb?
Answer:

Now the power of the bulb will be such that

⇒ \(\frac{P_2}{P_1}=\left(\frac{T_2}{T_1}\right)^4\)

Thus \(P_2=P_1 \times\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)^4\)

∴ \(P_2=80.8 \times \frac{16}{81}\)

Thus P2= P1x

∴ P2= 80.8 x

⇒ P2= 15.96

Question 13. A liquid takes 30 seconds to cool from 95ºC to 90ºC and 70 seconds to cool from 55 to 50ºC. Find the room temperature and the time it will take to cool from 50ºC to 45ºC
Answer:

From the first date

⇒ \(\frac{95-90}{30}=\mathrm{k}\left(\frac{95 \times 90}{2}-\theta_0\right)=\mathrm{k}\)….(1)

From the second data \(\frac{55-50}{70}=\mathrm{k}\left(\frac{55-50}{0}-\theta_0\right)\) = k….(2)

Dividing (1) and (2) we get

⇒ \(\frac{7}{3}=\frac{92.5-\theta_0}{52.5-\theta_0}\)

⇒ \(\theta_0=22.5^{\circ}\) ……….(3)

Let the time taken in cooling from 50ºC to 45ºC is t, then

⇒ \(\frac{50-45}{t}\)

⇒ \(\mathrm{k}\left(\frac{50-45}{2}-\theta_0\right)\)….(4)

Using θ0= 22.5ºC, and dividing (1) by (2) we get

⇒ \(\frac{t}{30}=\left(\frac{92.5-22.5}{47.5-22.5}\right)\)

t = 84 sec

Class 11 NEET Physics Newton’s Law of Cooling Key Concepts

Question 14. A blackened metal disc is held normal to the sun’s rays, Both of its surfaces are exposed to the atmosphere if the distance of the earth from the sun is 216 times the radius of the sun and the temperature of the sun is 6000K, the temperature of the disc in the steady state will be
Answer:

In the steady state, the heat received from the sun will be equal to the heat radiated out. Heat received from the sun will be on one side only and it will radiate from both sides.

∴ \(\mathrm{A} \sigma\left(\frac{R s}{d}\right)^2 \mathrm{~T}^4\)=2AσT4

⇒ \(\frac{R s}{d}=\frac{1}{216}\)

∴ T′ = \(\frac{T}{(216)^{1 / 2} 2^{1 / 4}}\)

⇒ \(\frac{6000}{14.7 \times 1.189}\)

= 345K

∴ T′ = 70ºC

Question 15. Behaving like a black body sun emits maximum radiation at wavelength 0.48µm. The mean radius of the sun is 6.96 × 108m. Stefan’s constant is 5.67 × 10-8wm-2k-4and wien’s constant is 0.293 cm-k. The loss of mass per second by the emission of radiation from the sun is
Answer:
Using Wien’s law

T = T = \(\frac{b}{\lambda_m}=\frac{0.293 \times 10^{-2}}{0.48 \times 10^{-6}}\)

= 6104 K

Energy given out by sun per second

= AσT4=4π (6.96 × 108)2× 5.67 × 10-8(6104)4

⇒ 49.285 × 1025J

Loss of mass per second

m = \(\frac{E}{c^2}=\frac{49.285 \times 10^{25}}{9 \times 10^{16}}\)

m = 5.4×109kg/s

Newton’s Law of Cooling Practice Problems for NEET Physics

Question 16. 50g of water and an equal volume of alcohol (relative density 0.8) are placed one after the other in the same calorimeter. They are found to cool from 60ºC to 50ºC in 2 minutes and 1 minute respectively if the water equivalent of the calorimeter is 2g then what is the specific heat of the alcohol?
Answer:

Given tw= 2min, telco = 1 min

mw= 50g, malco = 50 × 0.8 = 40g

Sw= 1 in cgs units, w = 2g

Therefore,

⇒ \(\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{alco}}=\frac{1}{m_{\text {alco }}}\left\{\frac{t_{\text {alco }}}{t_w}\left[m_w+W\right]-W\right\}\)

⇒ \(\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{alco}}=\frac{1}{40}\left\{\frac{1}{2}[50+2]-2\right\}\)

⇒ \(\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{alco}}=\frac{24}{50}\)

Salco = 0.6 cgs units = 0.6 cal/gºC

 

NEET Physics Class 11 Chapter 8 Heat Transfer Multiple Choice Question And Answers

NEET Physics Class 11 Chapter 8 Heat Transfer Multiple Choice Question And Answers

Question 1. A wall has two layers A and B, each made of different material. Both the layers have the same thickness. The thermal conductivity for A is twice that of B. Under steady state, the temperature difference across the whole wall is 36°C. Then the temperature difference across layer A is

  1. 6°C
  2. 12°C
  3. 18°C
  4. 24°C

Answer: 2. 12°C

Question 2. A heat flux of 4000 J/s is to be passed through a copper rod of length 10 cm and an area of cross-section 100 sq. cm. The thermal conductivity of copper is 400 W/mC. The two ends of this rod must be kept at a temperature difference of–

  1. 1ºC
  2. 10ºC
  3. 100ºC
  4. 1000ºC

Answer: 3. 100ºC

NEET Physics Class 11 Chapter 8 Heat Transfer Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

Question 3. If two conducting slabs of thickness d1 and d2, and thermal conductivity K1 and K2 are placed together face to face as shown in the figure the steady state temperatures of outer surfaces are θ1 and θ2. The temperature of the common surface is–

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer If Two Conducting Slabs Of Thickness The Temperature Of Common Surface

  1. \(\frac{K_1 \theta_1 d_1+K_2 \theta_2 d_2}{K_1 d_1+K_2 d_2}\)
  2. \(\frac{K_1 \theta_1+K_2 \theta_2}{K_1+K_2}\)
  3. \(\frac{K_1 \theta_1+K_2 \theta_2}{\theta_1+\theta_2}\)
  4. \(\frac{K_1 \theta_1 d_2+K_2 \theta_2 d_1}{K_1 d_2+K_2 d_1}\)

Answer: 4. \(\frac{K_1 \theta_1 d_2+K_2 \theta_2 d_1}{K_1 d_2+K_2 d_1}\)

Question 4. Which of the following qualities suit a cooking utensil?

  1. High specific heat and low thermal conductivity
  2. High specific heat and high thermal conductivity
  3. Low specific heat and low thermal conductivity
  4. Low specific heat and high thermal conductivity

Answer: 4. Low specific heat and high thermal conductivity

Question 5. The lengths and radii of two rods made of the same material are in the ratios 1: 2 and 2 : 3 respectively; If the temperature difference between the ends of the two rods is the same, then in the steady state, the amount of heat flowing per second through them will be in the ratio:

  1. 1 : 3
  2. 4 : 3
  3. 8: 9
  4. 3: 2

Answer: 3. 8: 9

Question 6. Two metal cubes with 3 cm-edges of copper and aluminum are arranged as shown in the figure (KCU =385 W/m-K, KAL = 209 W/m-K).

1. The total thermal current from one reservoir to the other is :

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer The Total Thermal Current From One Reservoir

  1. 1.42 × 103 W
  2. 2.53 × 103 W
  3. 1.53 × 104 W
  4. 2.53 × 104 W

Answer: 1. 1.42 × 103 W

2. The ratio of the thermal current carried by the copper cube to that carried by the aluminum cube is: –

  1. 1.79
  2. 1.69
  3. 1.54
  4. 1.84

Answer: 4. 1.84

Question 7. Two rods having thermal conductivities in the ratio of 5 : 3 and having equal length and equal cross section are joined face-to-face (series combination). If the temperature of the free end of the first rod is 100ºC and the free end of the second rod is 20ºC, the temperature of the junction is–

  1. 50ºC
  2. 70ºC
  3. 85ºC
  4. 90ºC

Answer: 2. 70ºC

Question 8. One end of a metal rod of length 1.0m and area of cross-section 100 cm2 is maintained at 100ºC. If the other end of the rod is maintained at 0ºC, the quantity of heat transmitted through the rod per minute will be (coefficient of thermal conductivity of the material of rod = 100W/Kg/K)

  1. 3 × 103 J
  2. 6 × 103 J
  3. 9 × 103 J
  4. 12 × 103 J

Answer: 2. 6 × 103 J

Heat Transfer MCQs for NEET Physics Class 11 with Answers

Question 9. The coefficients of thermal conductivity of a metal depends on

  1. Temperature difference between the two sides
  2. Thickness of the metal plate
  3. Area of the plate
  4. None of the above

Answer: 4. None of the above

Question 10. Two identical square rods of metal are welded end to end as shown in the figure

  1. Assume that 10 cal of heat flows through the rods in 2 min. Now the rods are welded as shown in the figure.
  2. The time it would take for 10 cal to flow through the rods now, is

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer Two Identical Square Rods Of Metal Are Welded End To End 10 Cal Of Heat Flows Through The Rods

  1. 0.75 min
  2. 0.5 min
  3. 1.5 min
  4. 1 min

Answer: 2. 0.5 min

Question 11. The area of cross-section of two rods of equal lengths are A1 and A2 and thermal conductivities are K1 and K2. Specific heats are S1 and S2. Condition for equal heat flow is–

  1. \(\mathrm{K}_1=\mathrm{K}_2\)
  2. \(\mathrm{K}_1 \mathrm{~S}_1=\mathrm{K}_2 \mathrm{~S}_2\)
  3. \(\frac{K_1}{A_1 S_1}=\frac{K_2}{A_2 S_2}\)
  4. \(\mathrm{K}_1 \mathrm{~A}_1=\mathrm{K}_2 \mathrm{~A}_2\)

Answer: 4. \(\mathrm{K}_1 \mathrm{~A}_1=\mathrm{K}_2 \mathrm{~A}_2\)

Question 12. If two metallic plates of equal thickness, equal cross-section area, and thermal conductivities K1 and K2 are put together face to face (series combination) and a common plate is constructed, then the equivalent thermal conductivity of this plate will be

  1. \(\frac{K_1 \quad K_2}{K_1+K_2}\)
  2. \(\frac{2 K_1 K_2}{K_1+K_2}\)
  3. \(\frac{\left(K_1^2+K_2^2\right)^{3 / 2}}{K_1 K_2}\)
  4. \(\frac{\left(K_1^2+K_2^2\right)^{3 / 2}}{2 K_1 K_2}\)

Answer: 2. \(\frac{2 K_1 K_2}{K_1+K_2}\)

Question 13. Consider a compound slab consisting of two different materials having equal thicknesses, equal cross-section area, and thermal conductivities k and 2k respectively. If they are connected in parallel combination, the equivalent thermal conductivity of the slab is–

  1. \(\sqrt{2}\)
  2. 3k
  3. \(\frac{4}{3} \mathrm{k}\)
  4. \(\frac{2}{3} \mathrm{k}\)

Answer: 3. \(\frac{4}{3} \mathrm{k}\)

Question 14. The two ends of a rod of length L and a uniform cross-sectional area A kept at two temperatures T1 and T2(T1>T2 ). The rate of heat transfer,\(\frac{d Q}{d t}\) through the rod in a steady state is given by

  1. \(\frac{d Q}{d t}=\frac{K L\left(T_1-T_2\right)}{A}\)
  2. \(\frac{d Q}{d t}=\frac{K\left(T_1-T_2\right)}{L A}\)
  3. \(\frac{d Q}{d t}=K L A\left(T_1-T_2\right)\)
  4. \(\frac{d Q}{d t}=\frac{K A\left(T_1-T_2\right)}{L}\)

Answer: 4. \(\frac{d Q}{d t}=\frac{K A\left(T_1-T_2\right)}{L}\)

Question 15. A square is made of four rods of the same material one of the diagonals of a square is at a temperature difference of 100°C, then the temperature difference of the second diagonal :

  1. 0°C
  2. \(\frac{100}{\ell}\)
  3. \(\frac{100}{2 \ell}\)
  4. 100°C

Answer: 1. 0°C

Question 16. Three rods made of the same material and having the same cross-section are joined as shown in Fig. Each rod is of the same length. The left and right ends are kept at 0°C and 90°C respectively. The temperature of the junction of the three rods will be:

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer Three Rods Made Of The Same Material And Having The Same Cross Section Are Joined

  1. 45°C
  2. 60°C
  3. 30°C
  4. 20°C

Answer: 2. 60°C

NEET Physics Chapter 8 Heat Transfer MCQs and Answer Key

Question 17. Two containers, one containing ice at 0°C and the other containing boiling water at 100°C are connected by two identical rods. When rods are in parallel the rate of heat transfer is Q1 and when rods are in series, the rate of heat transfer is Q2. Then Q2 /Q1 will be:

  1. 2: 1
  2. 1: 2
  3. 4: 1
  4. 1: 4

Answer: 4. 1: 4

Question 18. 2 litre water at 27°C is heated by a 1 kW heater in an open container. On average heat is lost to surroundings at the rate of 160 J/s. The time required for the temperature to reach 77°C is

  1. 8 min 20 sec
  2. 10 min
  3. 7 min
  4. 14 min

Answer: 1. 8 min 20 sec

Question 19. If the temperature difference on the two sides of a wall increases from 100°C to 200°C, its thermal conductivity

  1. Remains unchanged
  2. Is doubled
  3. Is halved
  4. Becomes four times

Answer: 1. Remains unchanged

Question 20. A cylindrical rod having temperature T1 and T2 at its ends. The rate of flow of heat is Q1cal/sec. If all the linear dimensions are doubled keeping the temperature constant then the rate of flow of heat Q2 will be–

  1. 4Q1
  2. 2Q1
  3. \(\frac{Q_1}{4}\)
  4. \(\frac{Q_1}{2}\)

Answer: 2. 2Q1

Question 21. One end of a thermally insulated rod is kept at a temperature of T1 and the other at T2. The rod is composed of two sections of lengths L1 and L2 and thermal conductivities k1 and k2 respectively. The temperature at the interface of the sections is

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer One End Of A Thermally Insulated Rod Is Kept At A Temperature Interface Of The Sections

  1. \(\frac{\left(\begin{array}{ll}
    K_2 & L_2 T_1+K_1 L_1 T_2
    \end{array}\right)}{\left(K_1 L_1+K_2 L_2\right)}\)
  2. \(\frac{\left(\begin{array}{ll}
    K_2 L_1 T_1+K_1 L_2 T_2
    \end{array}\right)}{\left(K_2 L_1+K_1 L_2\right)}\)
  3. \(\frac{\left(\begin{array}{ll}
    K_1 & L_2 T_1+K_2 L_1 T_2
    \end{array}\right)}{\left(K_1 L_2+K_2 L_1\right)}\)
  4. \(\frac{\left(\begin{array}{ll}
    K_1 L_1 T_1+K_2 L_2 T_2
    \end{array}\right)}{\left(K_1 L_1+K_2 L_2\right)}\)

Answer: 3. \(\frac{\left(\begin{array}{ll}
K_1 & L_2 T_1+K_2 L_1 T_2
\end{array}\right)}{\left(K_1 L_2+K_2 L_1\right)}\)

Question 22. Three rods A, B, and C of the same length and same cross-section area are joined as shown in the figure. Their thermal conductivities are in the ratio 1: 2: 1.5. If the open ends of A and C are at 200°C and 18°C respectively, the temperature at the junction of A and B in equilibrium is-

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer The Temperature At The Junction Of A And B In Equilibrium

  1. 156°C
  2. 116°C
  3. 74°C
  4. 148°C

Answer: 2. 116°C

Question 23. In the above question, the temperature at the junction of B and C will be

  1. 124°C
  2. 124°K
  3. 74°C
  4. 74°K

Answer: 3. 74°C

Question 24. The ends of the two rods of different materials with their thermal conductivities, radii of cross-section, and lengths in the ratio 1: 2 are maintained at the same temperature difference. If the rate of flow of heat in the larger rod is 4 cal/sec., that in the shorter rod will be (in cal/sec)

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 8
  4. 16

Answer: 2. 2

Question 25. The coefficients of thermal conductivity of copper, mercury, and glass are respectively Kc, Km, and Kg such that Kc> Km> Kg. If the same quantity of heat is to flow per second per unit area of each and corresponding temperature gradients are Xc, Xm, and Xg.

  1. Xc= Xm= Kg
  2. Xc> Xm> Xg
  3. Xc< Xm< Xg
  4. Xm< Xc< Xg

Answer: 3. Xc< Xm< Xg

Question 26. A compound slab is composed of two parallel layers of different materials, with thicknesses of 3 cm and 2 cm. The temperatures of the outer faces of the compound slab are maintained at 100°C and 0°C. If conductivities are 0.036 cal/cm-sec-°C and 0.016 cal/cm-sec-°C then the temperature of the junction is-

  1. 40°C
  2. 60°C
  3. 100°C
  4. 50°C

Answer: 2. 60°C

Question 27. The intensity of heat radiation by a point source measured by a thermopile placed at a distance d is Ι, If the distance of the thermopile is doubled then the intensity of radiation will be

  1. Ι
  2. \(\frac{\mathrm{I}}{4}\)
  3. \(\frac{\mathrm{I}}{2}\)

Answer: 3. \(\frac{\mathrm{I}}{4}\)

Question 28. Two rods of copper and brass of the same length and area of cross-section are joined as shown. One end is kept at 100°C and the other at 0°C. The temperature at the mid-point will be

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer Two Rods Of Copper And Brass Of Same Length And Area Of Cross Section Are Joined

  1. More if A is at 100°C and B at 0°C
  2. More if A is at 0°C and B at 100°C
  3. Will be the same in both the above cases, but not 50°C
  4. 50°C in both the above cases

Answer: 1. More if A is at 100°C and B at 0°C

Question 29. Two identical square rods of metal are welded end to end as shown in Fig.

  1. 20 cal. of heat flows through it in 4 min. If the rods are welded as shown in Fig.
  2. The same amount of heat will flow through the rods in

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer Two Identical Square Rods Of Metal Are Welded End To End

  1. 1 min.
  2. 2 min.
  3. 3 min.
  4. 16 min.

Answer: 1. 1 min.

Question 30. A wall consists of alternating blocks with length ‘d’ and coefficient of thermal conductivity k1 and k2. The cross sectional area of the blocks is the same. The equivalent coefficient of thermal conductivity of the wall between left and right is:-

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer The Equivalent Coefficient Of Thermal Conductivity Of The Wall

  1. \(\mathrm{K}_1+\mathrm{K}_2\)
  2. \(\frac{\left(K_1+K_2\right)}{2}\)
  3. \(\frac{K_1 K_2}{K_1+K_2}\)
  4. \(\frac{2 K_1 K_2}{K_1+K_2}\)

Answer: 2. \(\frac{\left(K_1+K_2\right)}{2}\)

Class 11 NEET Physics Heat Transfer Multiple Choice Questions

Question 31. Five rods of the same dimensions are arranged as shown in the fig. They have thermal conductivities, k1, k2, k5, k4, and k3 when points A and B are maintained at different temperatures. No heat flows through the central rod if-

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer Five Rods Of Same Dimensions Are Arranged

  1. \(k_1 k_4=k_2 k_3\)
  2. \(\mathrm{k}_1=\mathrm{k}_4 \text { and } \mathrm{k}_2=\mathrm{k}_3\)
  3. \(\frac{k_1}{k_4}=\frac{k_2}{k_3}\)
  4. \(k_1 k_2=k_3 k_4\)

Answer: 4. \(k_1 k_2=k_3 k_4\)

Question 32. Three metal rods made of copper, aluminum, and brass, each 20 cm long and 4 cm in diameter, are placed end to end with aluminum between the other two. The free ends of copper and brass are maintained at 100 and 0°C respectively. Assume that the thermal conductivity of copper is twice that of aluminum and four times that of brass. The equilibrium temperatures of the copper-aluminium and aluminium-brass junctions are respectively.

  1. 68 °C and 75 °C
  2. 75 °C and 68 °C
  3. 57 °C and 86 °C
  4. 86 °C and 57 °C

Answer: 3. 57 °C and 86 °C

Question 33. The coefficient of thermal conductivity of copper is nine times that of steel. In the composite cylindrical bar shown in the figure, what will be the temperature at the junction of copper and steel?

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer The Coefficient Of Thermal Conductivity Of Copper Is Nine Times That Of Steel

  1. 75ºC
  2. 67ºC
  3. 33ºC
  4. 25ºC

Answer: 1. 75ºC

Question 34. The heat conduction coefficient of copper is 9 times the heat conduction coefficient of steel. The junction temperature of the combined cylindrical rod shown in the figure will be.

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer Heat Conduction Coefficient Of Copper Is 9 Times The Heat Conduction Of Coefficient Of Steel

  1. 75°C
  2. 67°C
  3. 33°C
  4. 25°C

Answer: 1. 75°C

Question 35. Water is usually heated by

  1. Conduction
  2. Convection
  3. Radiation
  4. All the above processes

Answer: 2. Convection

Question 36. In natural convection a heated portion of a liquid moves because-

  1. Its molecular motion becomes aligned
  2. Of molecular collisions within it
  3. Its density is less than that of the surrounding fluid
  4. Of currents of the surrounding fluid

Answer: 3. Its density is less than that of the surrounding fluid

Question 37. It is hotter at the same distance over the top of the fire than it is on the side of it mainly because

  1. Heat is radiated upwards
  2. Air conducts heat upwards
  3. Convection takes more heat upwards
  4. Conduction, convection, and radiation all contribute significantly to transferring heat upwards

Answer: 3. Convection takes more heat upwards

Question 38. Ventilators are provided at the top of the room

  1. To bring oxygen for breathing
  2. So that sunlight may enter the room
  3. To maintain convection currents to keep the air fresh in the room
  4. To provide an outlet for carbon dioxide

Answer: 3. To maintain convection currents to keep the air fresh in the room

Question 39. The mode of transmission of heat in which heat is carried by moving particles is:

  1. Wave motion
  2. Convection
  3. Conduction
  4. Radiation

Answer: 2. Convection

Question 40. The temperature of a piece of metal is increased from 27°C to 327°C. The rate of emission of heat by radiation by a metal will become-

  1. Double
  2. Four times
  3. Eight times
  4. Sixteen times

Answer: 4. Sixteen times

Question 41. Radiation emitted by a surface is directly proportional to-

  1. The third power of its temperature
  2. The fourth power of its temperature
  3. Twice the power of its temperature
  4. None of above

Answer: 2. Fourth power of its temperature

Question 42. If the temperature of the surface of the sun becomes half then the energy emitted by it to the earth per second will reduce to –

  1. 1/2
  2. 1/4
  3. 1/16
  4. 1/64

Answer: 3. 1/16

Question 43. If the distance between point sources and the screen is doubled then the intensity of light becomes-

  1. Four times
  2. Doubled
  3. Half
  4. One fourth

Answer: 4. One fourth

Question 44. At T = 200K a black body emits maximum energy at a wavelength of 14 μm. Then at T = 1000K, the body will emit maximum energy at a wavelength of-

  1. 70 mm
  2. 70 μm
  3. 2.8 μm
  4. 2.8 mm

Answer: 3. 2.8 μm

Question 45. If the temperature of a black body is raised by 50%, then the energy emitted per second will be increased by an order of-

  1. 50%
  2. 100%
  3. 200%
  4. 400%

Answer: 4. 400%

Question 46. What represents the color of the star-

  1. Density
  2. Distance
  3. Energy
  4. Temperature

Answer: 4. Temperature

Question 47. The black body spectrum is-

  1. Continuous spectrum with black lines
  2. Continuous spectrum with black bands
  3. Continuous spectrum
  4. None of the above

Answer: 3. Continuous spectrum

Question 48. There is a black spot on the body. If the body is heated and carried in a dark room then it glows more. This can be explained based on-

  1. Newton’s law of cooling
  2. Vien’s law
  3. Kirchoff’s law
  4. Stefan’s

Answer: 3. Kirchoff’s law

Question 49. A heated body emits radiation which has maximum intensity at frequency νm. If the temperature of the body is doubled:

  1. The maximum intensity radiation will be at frequency 2 νm
  2. The maximum intensity radiation will be at frequency νm.
  3. The total emitted energy will increase by a factor of 2.
  4. None of these

Answer: 1. The maximum intensity radiation will be at frequency 2 νm

Question 50. If λm denotes the wavelength at which the radiative emission from a black body at a temperature T K is maximum, then-

  1. \(\lambda_{\mathrm{m}} \propto \mathrm{T}^4\)
  2. \(\lambda_{\mathrm{m}}\) is independent of T
  3. \(\lambda_{\mathrm{m}} \propto \mathrm{T}\)
  4. \(\lambda_m \propto \mathrm{T}^{-1}\)

Answer: 4. \(\lambda_m \propto \mathrm{T}^{-1}\)

Question 51. A black body at 1227°C emits radiations with maximum intensity at a wavelength of 5000 Å. If the temperature of the body is increased by 1000°C, the maximum intensity will be at

  1. 4000 Å
  2. 5000Å
  3. 6000 Å
  4. 3000Å

Answer: 4. 3000Å

Question 52. A black body is at 727°C. It emits energy at a rate which is proportional to

  1. (277)2
  2. (1000)4
  3. (1000)2
  4. (727)4

Answer: 2. (1000)4

Heat Transfer in NEET Physics Class 11: MCQs and Answer Key

Question 53. If the temperature of the body increases by 10%, then the increase in radiated energy of the body is :

  1. 10%
  2. 40%
  3. 46%
  4. 1000%

Answer: 3. 46%

Question 54. Infrared radiations are detected by

  1. Spectrometer
  2. Pyrometer
  3. Nanometer
  4. Photometer

Answer: 2. Pyrometer

Question 55. The plots of intensity vs. wavelength for three black bodies at temperatures T1, T2, and T3 respectively are as shown. Their temperatures are such that-

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer The Plots Of Intensity Vs Wavelength For Three Black Bodies At Temperatures Respectively

  1. T1> T2> T3
  2. T1> T3> T2
  3. T2> T3> T1
  4. T3> T2> T1

Answer: 2. T1> T3> T2

Question 56. In which of the following phenomenon heat convection does not take place

  1. Land and sea breeze
  2. Boiling of water
  3. Heating of glass surface due to filament of the bulb
  4. The air around the furnace

Answer: 3. Heating of glass surface due to a filament of the bulb

Question 57. The energy radiated by a black body is directly proportional to :

  1. T2
  2. T-2
  3. T4
  4. T

Answer: 3. T4

Question 58. When a substance is gradually heated, its initial color is

  1. Red
  2. Green
  3. Yellow
  4. White

Answer: 1. Red

Question 59. If the temperature becomes double, the emitted radiation will be :

  1. 16 times
  2. 8 times
  3. times
  4. 32 times

Answer: 1. 16 times

Question 60. If at temperature T1= 1000 K, the wavelength is 1.4 × 10-6 m, then at what temperature the wavelength will be 2.8 × 10-6m?

  1. 2000 K
  2. 500 K
  3. 250 K
  4. None of these

Answer: 2. 500 K

Question 61. A black body is heated from 27°C to 927°C the ratio of radiations emitted will be :

  1. 1: 256
  2. 1: 64
  3. 1: 16
  4. 1: 4

Answer: 1. 1: 256

Question 62. Water is used to cool the radiators of engines in cars because :

  1. Of its low boiling point
  2. Of its high specific heat
  3. Of its low-density
  4. Of its easy availability

Answer: 2. Of its high specific heat

Question 63. The color of the star indicates its :

  1. Temperature
  2. Distance
  3. Velocity
  4. Size

Answer: 1. Temperature

Question 64. The means of energy transfer in a vacuum are:

  1. Irradiation
  2. Convection
  3. Radiation
  4. Conduction

Answer: 3. Radiation

Question 65. The temperature of the black body increases from T to 2T. The factor by which the rate of emission will increase is

  1. 4
  2. 2
  3. 16
  4. 8

Answer: 3. 16

Question 66. Let there be four articles having colors blue, red, black, and white. When they are heated together and allowed to cool, which article will cool at the earliest?

  1. Blue
  2. Red
  3. Black
  4. White

Answer: 2. Red

Question 67. A piece of red glass when heated in dark to red hot states will appear to be :

  1. White
  2. Red
  3. Green
  4. Invisible

Answer: 3. Green

Question 68. What is the mode of heat transfer by which a hot cup of coffee loses most of its heat?

  1. Condition
  2. Convection
  3. Evaporation
  4. Radiation

Answer: 1. Condiction

NEET Physics Chapter 8 Heat Transfer: MCQs Practice and Answers

Question 69. Which one of the following processes depends on gravity :

  1. Conduction
  2. Convection
  3. Radiation
  4. None of the above

Answer: 2. Convection

Question 70. For a black body at a temperature of 727°C, its radiating power is 60 watts and the temperature of surrounding is 227°C. If the temperature of the black body is changed to 1227°C then its radiating power will be

  1. 304 W
  2. 320 W
  3. 240 W
  4. 120 W

Answer: 2. 320 W

Question 71. Wien’s displacement law expresses a relation between-

  1. Wavelength corresponds to maximum energy and temperature.
  2. Radiation energy and wavelength
  3. Temperature and wavelength
  4. Color of light and temperature

Answer: 1. Wavelength corresponds to maximum energy and temperature.

Question 72. The unit of Stefan’s constant is-

  1. Watt-m2-K4
  2. Watt-m2/K4
  3. Watt/m2-K
  4. Watt/m2K4

Answer: 4. Watt/m2K4

Question 73. Which of the following radiations has the least wavelength?

  1. γ-rays
  2. β-rays
  3. α-rays
  4. X-rays

Answer: 1. γ-rays

Question 74. If the temperature of the sun were to increase from T to 2T and its radius from R to 2R, then the ratio of the radiant energy received on Earth to what it was previously would be

  1. 4
  2. 16
  3. 32
  4. 64

Answer: 4. 64

Question 75. Assuming the sun to be a spherical body of radius R at a temperature of T K, evaluate the total radiant power, incident on Earth, at a distance r from the Sun. (earth radius = r0)

  1. \(\frac{R^2 \sigma T^4}{r^2}\)
  2. \(\frac{4 \pi r_0^2 \quad R^2 \sigma T^4}{r^2}\)
  3. \(\frac{\pi r_0^2 \quad R^2 \sigma T^4}{r^2}\)
  4. \(\frac{r_0^2 \quad R^2 \sigma T^4}{4 \pi r^2}\)

Answer: 3. \(\frac{\pi r_0^2 \quad R^2 \sigma T^4}{r^2}\)

Question 76. The energy emitted per second by a black body at 1227ºC is E. If the temperature of the black body is increased to 2727ºC, the energy emitted per second in terms of E is –

  1. 16 E
  2. E
  3. 4E
  4. 2E

Answer: 1. 16 E

Question 77. Temp. of a black body is 3000 k. When the black body cools, then change in wavelength Δ λ = 9 microns corresponding to maximum energy density. Now temp. of a black body is-

  1. 300 K
  2. 2700 K
  3. 270 K
  4. 1800 K

Answer: 1. 300 K

Question 78. If the radius of the sun is RS, the radius of the orbit of the earth about the sun is Reand σ is Stefan’s constant, then the amount of radiation falling per second on a unit area of the earth’s surface is-

  1. \(\left(\frac{R_s}{R_e}\right)^2 \sigma \mathrm{T}^4\)
  2. \(\left(\frac{R_e}{R_s}\right)^2 \sigma \mathrm{T}^4\)
  3. \(\frac{\sigma}{T^4}\left(\frac{R_s}{R_e}\right)^2\)
  4. \(\left(\frac{R_e}{R_s}\right)^2 \frac{T^4}{\sigma}\)

Answer: 1. \(\left(\frac{R_s}{R_e}\right)^2 \sigma \mathrm{T}^4\)

Question 79. Which of the following surfaces will absorb maximum radiant energy?

  1. Black
  2. Rough
  3. Smooth white
  4. Rough black

Answer: 4. Rough black

Question 80. After heating two pieces of iron, they are taken to a dark room. One of them appears red and another appears blue, then-

  1. The temperature of the red piece will be higher.
  2. The temperature of the blue piece will be higher.
  3. The temperature of both pieces will be the same.
  4. Nothing can be said about their temp.

Answer: 2. The temperature of the blue piece will be higher.

Question 81. If the temperature of a lamp is about 600K, then the wavelength at which maximum emission takes place will be (Wien’s constant b = 3 × 10-3 m-K)

  1. 500 A°
  2. 5000 A°
  3. 50000 A°
  4. 500000 A°

Answer: 3. 50000 A°

Question 82. The rate of cooling of a sphere of thermal capacity 1000 cal/K is 400 J/s, and its rate of fall of temperature is-

  1. 0.095 K/min
  2. 0.62 K/min
  3. 2.8 K/min
  4. 5.7 K/min

Answer: 4. 5.7 K/min

Question 83. If maximum spectral emissivity at temperature T1 K is at wavelength λ1, then the wavelength of maximum emissivity at temperature T2 K will be

  1. \(\frac{\lambda_1 T_2}{2}\)
  2. \(\lambda_1\left(\frac{T_1}{T_2}\right)^4\)
  3. \(\lambda_1\left(\frac{T_1}{T_2}\right)^5\)
  4. \(\frac{\lambda_1 \mathrm{~T}_1}{\mathrm{~T}_2}\)

Answer: 4. \(\frac{\lambda_1 \mathrm{~T}_1}{\mathrm{~T}_2}\)

Question 84. The spectral emissive power of a black body at a temperature of 6000K is maximum at λm= 5000 A°. If the temperature is increased by 10%, then the decrease in λm will be

  1. 2.5%
  2. 5.0%
  3. 7.5%
  4. 10%

Answer: 4. 10%

Question 85. The rate of emission of energy by a unit area of a body is 10 watts and that of the sun is 106 watts. The emissive power of the body is 0.1. If the temperature of the sun is 6000K, then the temperature of the body will be

  1. 6000K
  2. 600K
  3. 60010K
  4. (600 10)K

Answer: 2. 600K

Heat Transfer NEET Physics Class 11: Multiple Choice Questions

Question 86. The ratio of masses of two copper spheres of identical surfaces is 8: 1. If their temperatures are 2000K and 1000K respectively then the ratio of energies radiated per second by the two is-

  1. 128: 1
  2. 64: 1
  3. 16: 1
  4. 4: 1

Answer: 2. 64: 1

Question 87. A solid body is heated upto very high temperatures. As we go on heating, its brightness increases and it appears white at the end. The sequence of the color observed as the temperature of the body increases will be

  1. Yellow, green, red, white.
  2. Green, yellow, red, white.
  3. Red, green, yellow, white.
  4. Red, yellow, green, white.

Answer: 4. Red, yellow, green, white.

Question 88. The effective area of a black body is 0.1 m2 and its temperature is 100 K. The amount of radiation emitted by it per minute is –

  1. 1.34 cal
  2. 8.1 cal
  3. 5.63 cal
  4. 1.34 J

Answer: 2. 8.1 cal

Question 89. What is the energy of emitted radiation from the Sun when the temperature is doubled-

  1. 2
  2. 4
  3. 8
  4. 16
  5. Answer: 4. 16

Question 90. Newton’s law of cooling is a special case of

  1. Wien’s displacement law
  2. Kirchoff’s law
  3. Stefan’s law
  4. Planck’s law

Answer: 3. Stefan’s law

Question 91. A hot liquid is kept in a big room. Its temperature is plotted as a function of time. Which of the following curves may represent the plot?

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer A Hot Liquid Is Kept In A Big Room Its Temperature Is Plotted As A Funcation Of Time

  1. a
  2. c
  3. d
  4. b

Answer: 1. a

Question 92. A body takes 4 minutes to cool from 100°C to 70°C. To cool from 70°C to 40°C it will take-(room temperature is 15°C)

  1. 7 minutes
  2. 6 minutes
  3. 5 minutes
  4. 4 minutes

Answer: 1. 7 minutes

Question 93. A cup of tea cools from 80°C to 60°C in one minute. The ambient temperature is 30°C. In cooling from 60°C to 50°C it will take-

  1. 30 seconds
  2. 60 seconds
  3. 96 seconds
  4. 48 seconds

Answer: 4. 48 seconds

Question 94. A hot liquid cools from 70°C to 60°C in 5 minutes. The time needed by the same liquid to cool from 60°C to 50°C will be

  1. Less than 5 minutes
  2. More than 5 minutes
  3. Equal to 5 minutes
  4. Less or more than 5 minutes depends on the density of the liquid

Answer: 2. More than 5 minutes

Question 95. Which of the following is a true statement?

  1. A good absorber is a bad conductor
  2. Each body emits and absorbs radiation at each temperature
  3. In a black body energy of emitted radiation is equal for all wavelength
  4. Planck’s law gives the relation between the maximum wavelength of black body radiation and its temperature.

Answer: 2. Each body emits and absorbs radiation at each temperature

Question 96. A body takes 10 minutes to cool down from 62°C to 50°C. If the temperature of the surroundings is 26°C then in the next 10 minutes temperature of the body will be :

  1. 38°C
  2. 40°C
  3. 42°C
  4. 44°C

Answer: 3. 42°C

Question 97. A body cools from 60°C to 50°C in 10 minutes. If the room temperature is 25°C and assuming Newton’s law of cooling to hold good, the temperature of the body at the end of the next 10 minutes will be :

  1. 45°C
  2. 41.67°C
  3. 40°C
  4. 38.5°C

Answer: 2. 41.67°C

Question 98. Two spheres of radii in the ratio 1: 2 and densities in the ratio 2: 1 and of the same specific heat, are heated to the same temperature and left in the same surrounding. Their rate of cooling will be in the ratio :

  1. 2: 1
  2. 1: 1
  3. 1: 2
  4. 1: 4

Answer: 2. 1: 1

Question 99. The formation of ice is started in a lake with water at 0°C. When the atmospheric temperature is –10°C. If the time taken for 1 cm of ice to be formed is 7 hours, the time taken for the thickness of ice to increase from 1cm to 2 cm is :

  1. Less than 7 hours
  2. 7 hours
  3. More than 14 hours
  4. More than 7 hours but less than 14 hours

Answer: 3. More than 14 hours

Question 100. Two circular discs A and B with equal radii are blackened. They are heated to the same temperature and are cooled under identical conditions. What inference do you draw from their cooling curves?

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer Two Circular Discs A And B With Equal Radii Are Blackened

  1. A and B have the same specific heats
  2. The specific heat of A is less
  3. The specific heat of B is less
  4. Nothing can be said

Answer: 2. Specific heat of A is less

Question 101. According to Newton’s law of cooling, the rate of cooling of a body is proportional to (Δθ)n, where Δθ is the difference between the temperature of the body and the surroundings, and n is equal to

  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 1

Answer: 4. 1

Chapter 8 Heat Transfer MCQs for NEET Physics Class 11

Question 102. A liquid cools down from 70° C to 60°C in 5 min. The time taken to cool it from 60°C to 50°C will be

  1. 5 min
  2. Lesser than 5 min
  3. Greater than 5 min
  4. Lesser or greater than 5 minutes depending upon the density of the liquid

Answer: 3. Greater than 5 min

Question 103. The heat capacities of three liquids A, B, and C of the same volumes are in the ratio 3: 2: 1. They are allowed to cool in the same surroundings and same conditions for the same temperature difference. Which of these will cool first?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. All will cool at the same time

Answer: 3. C

Question 104. The temperature of a room is 30°C. A body kept in it takes 4 minutes to cool from 61°C to 59°C. The time taken by the body to cool from 51°C to 49°C will be

  1. 4 min.
  2. 5 min.
  3. 6 min.
  4. 8 min.

Answer: 3. 6 min.

Question 105. Two cylindrical conductors A and B of the same metallic material have their diameters in the ratio 1: 2 and lengths in the ratio 2: 1. If the temperature difference between their ends is the same, the ratio of heat conducted respectively by A and B per second is,

  1. 1: 2
  2. 1: 4
  3. 1: 16
  4. 1: 8

Answer: 4. 1: 8

Question 106. According to Kirchoff’s law-

  1. aλeλ= Eλ
  2. Eλaλ= eλ
  3. aλ= eλEλ
  4. Eλ, aλ, eλ= const.

Answer: 2. Eλaλ= eλ

Question 107. A spherical solid black body of radius ‘r’ radiates power ‘H’ and its rate of cooling is ‘C’. If the density is constant then which of the following is/are true?

  1. H ∝ r and c ∝ r2
  2. H ∝ r2 and c ∝
  3. H ∝ r and c ∝ 2
  4. H ∝ r2 and c ∝ r2

Answer: 2. H ∝ r2 and c ∝

Question 108. Which of the following is nearest to Blackbody-

  1. An enclosure with a small hole
  2. Carbon black
  3. Ebonite
  4. None of these

Answer: 1. An enclosure with a small hole

Question 109. Which of the following processes is reversible?

  1. Transfer of heat by radiation
  2. Electrical heating of nichrome wire
  3. Transfer of heat by conduction
  4. Isothermal compression

Answer: 4. Isothermal compression

Question 110. Assuming the sun to have a spherical outer surface of radius r, radiating like a black body at temperature t°C, the power received by a unit surface, (normal to the incident rays) at a distance R from the center of the sun is (considering solar constant to be uniform)

  1. \(\frac{4 \pi r^2 t^4}{R^2}\)
  2. \(\frac{r^2 \sigma(t+273)^4}{4 \pi R^2}\)
  3. \(\frac{16 \pi^2 r^2 \sigma t^4}{R^2}\)
  4. \(\frac{r^2 \sigma(t+273)^2}{R^2}\)

Answer: 4. \(\frac{r^2 \sigma(t+273)^2}{R^2}\)

Question 111. Which of the following is more close to a black body?

  1. Blackboard paint
  2. Green leaves
  3. Black holes
  4. Red roses

Answer: 1. Blackboard paint

Question 112. A black body is at a temperature of 2800 K. The energy of radiation emitted by this object with a wavelength between 499 nm and 500 nm is U1, between 999 nm and 1000 nm is U2, and between 1499 nm and 1500 nm is U3. The Wien constant b = 2.88 × 106 nm K. Then

  1. U1= 0
  2. U3= 0
  3. U1> U2
  4. U2>U1

Answer: 4. U2>U1

Question 113. The temperature of bodies X and Y vary with time as shown in the figure. If the emissivity of bodies X and Y are eX and eY and absorptive powers are AX and AY, (assume other conditions are identical for both) then:

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer The Temperature Of Bodies X And Y Vary With Time

  1. eY> eX, AY> AX
  2. eY< eX, AY< AX
  3. eY> eX, AY< AX
  4. eY< eX, AY> AX

Answer: 1. eY> eX, AY> AX

Question 114. Three discs of the same material A, B, and C of radii 2 cm, 4 cm, and 6 cm respectively are coated with carbon black. Their wavelengths corresponding to maximum spectral radiancy are 300, 400, and 500 nm respectively then maximum power will be emitted by

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. Same for all

Answer: 2. B

Chapter 8 Heat Transfer MCQs for NEET Physics Class 11

Question 115. Three graphs marked 1, 2, and 3 represent the variation of maximum emissive power and wavelength of radiation of the sun, a welding arc, and a tungsten filament. Which of the following combinations is correct

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer Temperature The Variation Of Maximum Emissive Power And Wavelength

  1. 1- tungsten filament, 2 → welding arc, 3 → sun
  2. 2- tungsten filament, 3 → welding arc, 1 → sun
  3. 3- tungsten filament, 1 → welding arc, 2 → sun
  4. 2- tungsten filament, 1 → welding arc, 3 → sun

Answer: 1. 1- tungsten filament, 2 → welding arc, 3 → sun

Question 116. Two rectangular blocks, having identical dimensions, can be arranged either in configuration Ι or in configuration ΙΙ as shown in the figure, One of the blocks has a thermal conductivity of k, and the other 2k. The temperature difference between the ends along the x-axis is the same in both configurations. It takes 9s to transport a certain amount of heat from the hot end to the cold end in configuration 1. The time to transport the same amount of heat in the configuration 2 is:

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer The Time To Transport The Same Amount Of Heat In The Configuration

  1. 2.0 s
  2. 3.0 s
  3. 4.5 s
  4. 6.0 s

Answer: 1. 2.0 s

Question 117. Parallel rays of light of intensity Ι = 912 Wm-2 are incident on a spherical black body kept in surroundings of temperature 300 K. Take Stefan-Biltzmann constant σ = 5.7 × 10-8 Wm-2 K-4 and assume that the energy exchange with the surroundings is only through radiation. The final steady state temperature of the black body is close to:

  1. 330 K
  2. 660 K
  3. 990 K
  4. 1550 K

Answer: 1. 330 K

Question 118. Two spherical stars A and B emit blackbody radiation. The radius of A is 400 times that of B and A emits 104 times the power emitted from B. The ratio \(\left(\frac{\lambda_A}{\lambda_B}\right)\) to their wavelengths λA and λB at which the peaks occur in their respective radiation curves is:

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

Answer: 2. 2

Question 119. The earth radiates in the infrared region of the spectrum. The spectrum is correctly given by :

  1. Rayleigh-Jeans law
  2. Planck’s law of radiation
  3. Stefan’s law of radiation
  4. Wien’s law

Answer: 1. Rayleigh-Jeans law

Question 120. Two spheres of different materials one having a radius double of other and a wall thickness 1/4 of the other are filled with ice. If the time required to completely melt the ice is 25 min. for a larger radius sphere and 16 min. for a smaller radius sphere, then the ratio of the thermal conduction coefficient for the material of larger radius to that of the thermal conduction coefficient for the material of smaller radius sphere will be.

  1. 4: 5
  2. 5: 4
  3. 8: 25
  4. 1: 25

Answer: 3. 8: 25

Question 121. A black body is at room temperature. It is placed in a furnace, and it is observed that

  1. In the beginning, it is seen most black, and later on, it is seen as the brightest.
  2. It is always seen as black.
  3. It can’t be resolved at any times
  4. In the beginning, it is seen mostly black, and later on it can’t be resolved.

Answer: 1. In the beginning it is seen as the most black and later on it is seen brightest.

Question 122. If a liquid takes 30 sec. in cooling of 95°C to 90°C and 70 sec. in cooling of 55°C to 50°C then temp. of the room is-

  1. 16.5 °C
  2. 22.5 °C
  3. 28.5 °C
  4. 32.5 °C

Answer: 2. 22.5 °C

Question 123. A body takes 2 minutes in cooling from 365K to 361K. If the room temperature is 293K, then the time taken to cool from 344K to 342K will be

  1. 1 min.
  2. 1.2 min.
  3. 1.4 min.
  4. 1.8 min.

Answer: 3. 1.4 min.

Question 124. The reflection and absorption coefficients of a given surface at 0°C for a fixed wavelength are 0.5 (each). At the same temperature and wavelength, the transmission (coefficient) of the surface will be

  1. 0.5
  2. 1.0
  3. Zero
  4. In between zero and one

Answer: 3. Zero

Question 125. The earth receives radiation from the sun at the rate of 1400 watts/m². The distance from the center of the sun to the surface of the earth is 1.5 × 1011 m and the radius of the sun is 7.0 × 108 m. Treating the sun as a black body the temperature of the sun will be

  1. 6000K
  2. 5500K
  3. 5800K
  4. 6200K

Answer: 3. 5800K

Question 126. The rate of cooling of a heated solid sphere is R cal/min. If it is divided into two hemispheres the rate of cooling at the same temperature will become-

  1. 1.25R cal/min.
  2. 1.5R cal/min.
  3. 1.75R cal/min.
  4. 2.5R cal/min.

Answer: 2. 1.5R cal/min.

Question 127. Equal volumes of a liquid of relative density 1.02 and water are allowed to cool from 80°C to 60°C in the same surroundings. The times taken are 8 mts and 15 mts respectively. The specific heat of the liquid in cal/gm-°C is-

  1. 0.52
  2. 0.81
  3. 1.02
  4. 1.23

Answer: 1. 0.52

Question 128. Two identical calorimeters of negligible heat capacities are filled with two liquids A & B whose densities are in the ratio 4 : 3. The ratio of times taken in cooling from 80°C to 75°C is 5: 6. The ratio of their specific heats is-

  1. 1: 2
  2. 5: 6
  3. 4 : 3
  4. 5: 8

Answer: 4. 5: 8

Question 129. Blackened metal foil receives heat from a heated sphere placed at a distance r from it. It is found that foil receives power P. If the temperature and the distance of the sphere are doubled, then the power received by the foil will be

  1. P
  2. 2P
  3. 8P
  4. 4P

Answer: 4. 4P

NEET Physics Class 11 Heat Transfer MCQs and Solutions

Question 130. The temperature of the two outer surfaces of a composite slab, consisting of two materials K and 2K, and thickness x and 4x, respectively, are T2 and T1(T2> T1). The rate of heat transfer through the slab,\(\left(\frac{A\left(T_2-T_1\right) K}{x}\right) f\) with f equal to–

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer The Temperature Of The Two Outer Surfaces Of A Composite Slab

  1. 1
  2. 1/2
  3. 2/3
  4. 1/3

Answer: 4. 1/3

Question 131. If the radius of a star is R and it acts as a black body, what would be the temperature of the star, in which the rate of energy production is Q?

  1. Q /4πR2σ
  2. (Q /4πR2σ)–1/2
  3. (4πR2Q/σ)1/4
  4. (Q/ 4πR2σ)1/4

Answer: 4. (Q/ 4πR2σ)1/4

Question 132. A slab of stone of area 0.36 m2 and thickness 0.1 m is exposed on the lower surface to steam at 100°C. A block of ice at 0°C rests on the upper surface of the slab. In one hour 4.8 kg of ice is melted. The thermal conductivity of slab is :(Given latent heat of fusion of ice = 3.36 × 105 J kg-1) :

  1. 1.24 J/m/s/°C
  2. 1.29 J/m/s/°C
  3. 2.05 J/m/s/°C
  4. 1.02 J/m/s/°C

Answer: 1. 1.24 J/m/s/°C

Question 133. A piece of iron is heated in a flame. It first becomes dull red then becomes reddish yellow and finally turns to white hot. The correct explanation for the above observation is possible by using :

  1. Wien’s Displacement Law
  2. Kirchoff’s Law
  3. Newton’s Law of Cooling
  4. Stefan’s Law

Answer: 1. Wien’s displacement Law

Question 134. A certain quantity of water cools from 700C to 600C in the first 5 minutes and to 540C in the next 5 minutes. The temperature of the surroundings is;

  1. 450C
  2. 200C
  3. 420C
  4. 100C

Answer: 1. 450C

Question 135. On observing light from three different stars P, Q and R, it was found that the intensity of the violet colour is maximum in the spectrum of P, the intensity of the green colour is maximum in the spectrum of R and the intensity of the red colour is maximum in the spectrum in the spectrum of Q. If TP, TQ, and TR are the respective absolute temperature of P, Q, and R, then it can be concluded from the above observations that :

  1. TP> TR> TQ
  2. TP< TR< TQ
  3. TP< TQ<TR
  4. TP >TQTR

Answer: 1. TP> TR> TQ

Question 136. The two ends of a metal rod are maintained at temperatures 100ºC and 110ºC. The rate of heat flow in the rod is found to be 4.0 J/s. If the ends are maintained at temperatures 200ºC and 210ºC, the rate of heat flow will be :

  1. 16.8 J/s
  2. 8.0 J/s
  3. 4.0 J/s
  4. 44.0 J/s

Answer: 3. 4.0 J/s

Question 137. The coefficient of linear expansion of brass and steel rods are α1 and α2. Lengths of brass and steel rods are l1 and l2 respectively. If (l2– l1) is maintained the same at all temperatures, which one of the following relations holds good?

  1. α1l1= α2l2
  2. α1l2= α2l1
  3. α1l22 = α2l12
  4. α12l2= α22 l1

Answer: 1. α1l1= α2l2

Question 138. A refrigerator works between 4°C and 30°C. it is required to remove 600 calories of heat every second to keep the temperature of the refrigerated space constant. The power required is : (Take 1 cal = 4.2 Joules)

  1. 2365 W
  2. 2.365 W
  3. 23.65 W
  4. 236.5 W

Answer: 4. 236.5 W

Question 139. A piece of ice falls from a height h so that it melts completely. Only one-quarter of the heat produced is absorbed by the ice and all energy of ice gets converted into heat during its fall. The value of h is : [Latent heat of ice is 3.4 × 105 J/Kg and g = 10 N/kg]

  1. 68 km
  2. 34 km
  3. 544 km
  4. 136 km

Answer: 4. 136 km

Question 140. A block body is at a temperature of 5760 K. The energy of radiation emitted by the body at wavelength 250 nm is U1 at wavelength 500 nm is U2 and that at 1000 nm is U3. Wien’s constant, b = 2.88 × 106 nmK. Which of the following is correct?

  1. U2> U1
  2. U1= 0
  3. U3= 0
  4. U1> U2

Answer: 1. U2> U1

Question 141. Two identical bodies are made of a material for which the heat capacity increases with temperature. One of these is at 100ºC, while the other one is at 0ºC. If the two bodies are brought into contact, then assuming no heat loss, the final common temperature is

  1. 0º C
  2. 50º C
  3. More than 50º C
  4. Less than 50º C but greater than 0º C

Answer: 3. More than 50º C

NEET Physics Class 11 Heat Transfer MCQs and Solutions

Question 142. A body cools from a temperature of 3T to 2T in 10 minutes. The room temperature is T. Assume that Newton’s law of cooling is applicable. The temperature of the body at the end of next 10 minutes will be

  1. T
  2. \(\frac{7}{4} \mathrm{~T}\)
  3. \(\frac{3}{2} \mathrm{~T}\)
  4. \(\frac{4}{3} \mathrm{~T}\)

Answer: 3. \(\frac{3}{2} \mathrm{~T}\)

Question 143. Two rods A and B of different materials are welded together as shown in the figure. Their thermal conductivities are K1 and K2. The thermal conductivity of the composite rod will be

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer The Thermal Conductivity Of The Composite Rod

  1. \(\frac{\mathrm{K}_1+\mathrm{K}_2}{2}\)
  2. \(\frac{3\left(\mathrm{~K}_1+\mathrm{K}_2\right)}{2}\)
  3. \(\mathrm{K}_1+\mathrm{K}_2\)
  4. \(2\left(\mathrm{~K}_1+\mathrm{K}_2\right)\)

Answer: 1. \(\frac{\mathrm{K}_1+\mathrm{K}_2}{2}\)

Question 144. A spherical black body with a radius of 12 cm radiates 450-watt power at 500 K. If the radius were halved and the temperature doubled, the power radiated in watts would be :

  1. 225
  2. 450
  3. 1000
  4. 1800

Answer: 4. 1800

Question 145. The power was radiated by a black body in P and it radiated maximum energy at wavelength, λ0. If the temperature of the black body is now changed so that it radiates maximum energy at wavelength \(\frac{3}{4} \lambda_0\) the power radiated by it becomes nP. The value of n is :

  1. \(\frac{3}{4}\)
  2. \(\frac{81}{256}\)
  3. \(\frac{256}{81}\)
  4. \(\frac{4}{3}\)

Answer: 3. \(\frac{256}{81}\)

Question 146. A copper rod of 88 cm and an aluminum rod of unknown length have their increase in length independent of an increase in temperature. The length of aluminium rod is (αCu = 1.7 × 10-5 K-1 and αAl = 2.2 × 10-5 K-1)

  1. 68 cm
  2. 6.8 cm
  3. 113.9 cm
  4. 88 cm

Answer: 1. 68 cm

Question 147. The unit of thermal conductivity is :

  1. W m-1 K-1
  2. J m K-1
  3. J m-1 K-1
  4. W m K-1

Answer: 1. W m-1 K-1

Question 148. An object kept in a large room having an air temperature of 25ºC takes 12 minutes to cool from 80ºC to 70ºC. The time taken to cool the same object from 70º to 60ºC would be nearly

  1. 10 min
  2. 12 min
  3. 20 min
  4. 15 min

Answer: 4. 15 min

Question 149. A deep rectangular pond of surface area A, containing water (density = ρ, specific heat capacity = s), is located in a region where the outside air temperature is at a steady value of –26ºC. The thickness of the ice layer in this pond, at a certain instant, is x. Taking the thermal conductivity of ice as K, and its specific latent heat of fusion as L, the rate of increase of the thickness of the ice layer, at this instant, would be given by

  1. 26K/ρx(L-4s)
  2. 26K/(ρx2L)
  3. 26K/(ρxL)
  4. 26K/ρx(L+4s)

Answer: 3. 26K/(ρxL)

Question 150. Three stars A, B, and C have surface temperatures TA, TB, and TC respectively. Star A appears bluish, star B appears reddish, and star C is yellowish. Hence

  1. TA> TB> TC
  2. TB> TC> TA
  3. TC> TB> TA
  4. TA> TC> TB

Answer: 4. TA> TC> TB

Question 151. An ideal gas equation can be written as \(\mathrm{P}=\frac{\rho R T}{M_0}\) where ρ and M0 are respectively,

  1. Mass density is, the mass of the gas
  2. Number density, molar mass
  3. Mass density, molar mass
  4. Number density, the mass of the gas

Answer: 3. Mass density, molar mass

Question 152. A cylinder contains hydrogen gas at a pressure of 245 K Pa and a temperature of 270C density is (R=8.3 J mol-1 K-1)

  1. 0.02 kg/m3
  2. 0.5 kg/m3
  3. 0.2 kg/m3
  4. 0.1 / kg m

Answer: 3. 0.2 kg/m3

Question 153. A cup of coffee cools from 90°C to 80°C in two minutes, when the room temperature is 20°C. The time taken by a similar cup of coffee to cool from 80°C to 60°C at room temperature same at 20°C is

  1. \(\frac{13}{5} t\)
  2. \(\frac{10}{13} t\)
  3. \(\frac{5}{13} t\)
  4. \(\frac{13}{10} t\)

Answer: 1. \(\frac{13}{5} t\)

Question 154. A flask containing air at 27ºC is corked up at atmospheric pressure. The cork can be forced out by a pressure of 2.5 atmospheres. To what temperature the flask should be heated to do that?

  1. 150 K
  2. 300 K
  3. 600 K
  4. 750 K

Answer: 4. 750 K

Question 155. 1 kcal of heat flowing through a rod of iron per second. When the rod is cut down to 4 pieces then what will be the heat flowing through each piece per second having the same differential temperature (temperature gradient)?

  1. (1/2) kcal
  2. (1/4) kcal
  3. 1 kcal
  4. (1/15) kcal

Answer: 3. 1 kcal

Question 156. Black holes in orbit around a normal star are detected from the earth due to the frictional heating of infalling gas into the black hole, which can reach temperatures greater than 106K. Assuming that the infalling gas can be modelled as a blackbody radiator then the wavelength of maximum power lies

  1. In the visible region
  2. In the X-ray region
  3. In the microwave region
  4. In the gamma-ray region of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Answer: 2. In the X-ray region

Question 157. Two conductors having the same width and length, thickness d1 and d2 thermal conductivity K1 and K2 are placed one above the other. Find the equivalent thermal conductivity.

  1. \(\frac{\left(d_1+d_2\right)\left(K_1 d_2+K_2 d_1\right)}{2\left(K_1+K_2\right)}\)
  2. \(\frac{\left(d_1-d_2\right)\left(K_1 d_2+K_2 d_1\right)}{2\left(K_1+K_2\right)}\)
  3. \(\frac{K_1 d_1+K_2 d_2}{d_1+d_2}\)
  4. \(\frac{K_1+K_2}{d_1+d_2}\)

Answer: 3. \(\frac{K_1 d_1+K_2 d_2}{d_1+d_2}\)

Question 158. A long metallic bar carries heat from one of its ends to the other end under a steady-state. The variation of temperature θ along the length x of the bar from its hot end is best described by which of the following figures

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer A Long Metallic Bar Is Carrying Heat From One Of Its Ends To The Other End Under Steady State

Answer: 1

Question 159. If a piece of metal is heated to temperature θ and then allowed to cool in a room which is at temperature θ0, the graph between the temperature T of the metal and time t will be closest to:

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer The Graph Between The Temperature T Of The Metal And Time T

Answer: 3

Question 160. Three rods of Copper, brass, and steel are welded together to form a Y-shaped structure. Area of cross section of each rod = 4 cm2. The end of the copper rod is maintained at 100°C whereas ends of brass and steel are kept at 0°C. Lengths of the copper, brass, and steel rods are 46, 13, and 12 cm respectively. The rods are thermally insulated from surroundings except at the ends. Thermal conductivities of copper, brass, and steel are 0.92, 0.26, and 0.12 CGS units respectively. The rate of heat flow through copper rod is:

  1. 1.2 cal/s
  2. 2.4 cal/s
  3. 4.8 cal/s
  4. 6.0 cal/s

Answer: 4. 6.0 cal/s

Question 161. An ideal gas undergoes a quasi-static, reversible process in which its molar heat capacity C remains constant. If during this process the relation of pressure P and volume V is given by PVn = constant, then n is given by (Here Cp and Cv are molar specific heat at constant pressure and constant volume, respectively ) :

  1. \(n=\frac{C-C_p}{C-C_V}\)
  2. \(n=\frac{C_p-C}{C-C_V}\)
  3. \(n=\frac{C-C}{C-C p}\)
  4. \(n=\frac{C_p}{C_V}\)

Answer: 1. \(n=\frac{C-C_p}{C-C_V}\)

Question 162. Temperature difference of 120°C is maintained between two ends of a uniform rod AB of length 2L. Another bent rod PQ, of the same cross-section as AB and length \(\frac{3 L}{2}\), is connected across AB (see figure). In a steady state, the temperature difference between P and Q will be close to :

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 8 Heat Transfer Temperature Difference Between P And Q

  1. 75°C
  2. 45°C
  3. 60°C
  4. 35°C

Answer: 2. 45°C

Question 163. A heat source at T = 103 K is connected to another heat reservoir at T = 102 K by a copper slab that is 1m thick. Given that the thermal conductivity of copper is 0.1 WK-1 m-1, the energy flux through it in the steady state is :

  1. 200 Wm-2
  2. 90 Wm-2
  3. 65 Wm-2
  4. 120 Wm-2

Answer: 2. 90 Wm-2

Question 164. A thermometer graduated according to a linear scale reads a value of x0 when in contact with ice. What is the temperature of an object in °C, if this thermometer in contact with the object reads x0/2?

  1. 35
  2. 60
  3. 25
  4. 40

Answer: 3. 25

Question 165. A cylinder of radius R is surrounded by a cylindrical of inner radius R and outer radius 2R. The thermal conductivity of the material of the inner cylinder is K1 and that of the outer cylinder is K2. Assuming no loss of heat, the effective thermal conductivity of the system for the heart flowing along the length of the cylinder is:

  1. \(\mathrm{K}_1+\mathrm{K}_2\)
  2. \(\frac{2 K_1+3 K_2}{2}\)
  3. \(\frac{\mathrm{K}_1+\mathrm{K}_2}{2}\)
  4. \(\frac{\mathrm{K}_1+3 \mathrm{~K}_2}{4}\)

Answer: 4. \(\frac{\mathrm{K}_1+3 \mathrm{~K}_2}{4}\)

Question 166. Two rods A and B of identical dimensions are at a temperature of 30°C. If A is heated upto 180°C and B upto T°C, then the new lengths are the same. If the ratio of the coefficients of linear expansion of A and B is 4 : 3, then the value of T is :

  1. 270°C
  2. 200°C
  3. 230°C
  4. 250°C

Answer: 3. 230°C

NEET Physics Solutions For Class 11 Circular Motion Multiple Choice Question

Circular Motion Multiple Choice Question And Answers

Question 1. Two racing cars of masses m1 and m2 are moving in circles of radii r1 and r2 respectively; their speeds are such that they each make a complete circle in the same time t. The ratio of the angular speed of the first to the second car is :

  1. m1: m2
  2. r1: r2
  3. 1: 1
  4. m1r1: m2r2

Answer: 1. m1: m2

Question 2. A wheel is at rest. Its angular velocity increases uniformly and becomes 80 radians per second after 5 seconds. The total angular displacement is :

  1. 800 rad
  2. 400 rad
  3. 200 rad
  4. 100 rad

Answer: 3. 200 rad

Question 3. When a particle moves in a circle with a uniform speed

  1. Its velocity and acceleration are both constant
  2. Its velocity is constant but the acceleration changes
  3. Its acceleration is constant but the velocity changes
  4. Its velocity and acceleration both change

Answer: 4. Its velocity and acceleration both change

Circular Motion MCQs for NEET Physics Class 11 with Solutions

Question 4. The relation between an angular velocity, the position vector and the linear velocity of a particle moving in a circular path is.

  1. \(\vec{\omega} \times \overrightarrow{\mathrm{r}}=\overrightarrow{\mathrm{v}}\)
  2. \(\vec{\omega} \cdot \vec{r}=\vec{v}\)
  3. \(\overrightarrow{\mathbf{r}} \times \vec{\omega}=\overrightarrow{\mathrm{v}}\)
  4. \(\vec{\omega} \overrightarrow{\mathrm{r}}=\overrightarrow{\mathrm{v}}\)

Answer: 1. \(\vec{\omega} \times \overrightarrow{\mathrm{r}}=\overrightarrow{\mathrm{v}}\)

Question 5. A wheel is of diameter 1m. If it makes 30 revolutions/sec., then the linear speed of a point on its circumference will be.

  1. 30 π m/s
  2. π m/s
  3. 60π m/s
  4. π/2 m/s

Answer: 1. 30π m/s

Question 6. In a uniform circular motion

  1. Both the angular velocity and the angular momentum vary
  2. The angular velocity varies but the angular momentum remains constant.
  3. Both the angular velocity and the angular momentum stay constant
  4. The angular momentum varies but the angular velocity remains constant.

Answer: 3. Both the angular velocity and the angular momentum stay constant

Question 7. The angular speed of a flywheel making 120 revolutions/minute is.

  1. 2π rad/s
  2. 4π2 rad/s
  3. π rad/s
  4. 4π rad/s

Answer: 4. 4π rad/s

Question 8. The angular velocity of the second needle in a watch is-

  1. \(\frac{\pi}{30}\)
  2. π
  3. \(\frac{60}{\pi}\)

Answer: 1. \(\frac{\pi}{30}\)

Question 9. The average acceleration vector for a particle having a uniform circular motion is- 

  1. A constant vector of magnitude \(\frac{v^2}{r}\)
  2. A vector of magnitude \(\frac{v^2}{r}\) directed normal to the plane of the given uniform circular motion.
  3. Equal to the instantaneous acceleration vector at the start of the motion.
  4. A null vector.

Answer: 4. A null vector.

Question 10. The angular velocity of the minute hand of a clock is:

  1. \(\frac{\pi}{30} \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s} \)
  2. π rad/s
  3. 2π rad/s
  4. \(\frac{\pi}{1800} \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s}\)

Answer: 4. \(\frac{\pi}{1800} \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s}\)

Question 11. The second hand of a watch has a length of 6 cm. The speed of the endpoint and magnitude of the difference of velocities at two perpendicular positions will be :

  1. 2π and 0 mm/s
  2. \(2 \sqrt{2}\) π and 4.44 mm/s
  3. \(2 \sqrt{2}\) π and 2π mm/s
  4. 2π and \(2 \sqrt{2}\) π mm/s

Answer: 4. 2π and \(2 \sqrt{2}\) π mm/s

Question 12. An aeroplane revolves in a circle above the surface of the earth at a fixed height with a speed of 100 km/hr. The change in velocity after completing 1/2 revolution will be.

  1. 200 km/hr
  2. 150 km/hr
  3. 300 km/hr
  4. 400 km/hr

Answer: 1. 200 km/hr

Question 13. A particle moving on a circular path travels the first one-third part of the circumference in 2 sec and the next one-third part in 1 sec. The average angular velocity of the particle is (in rad/sec) –

  1. \(\frac{2 \pi}{3}\)
  2. \(\frac{\pi}{3}\)
  3. \(\frac{4 \pi}{9}\)
  4. \(\frac{5 \pi}{3}\)

Answer: 3. \(\frac{4 \pi}{9}\)

NEET Class 11 Physics Circular Motion MCQs and Answer Key

Question 14. A grind-stone starts revolving from rest, if its angular acceleration is 4.0 rad/sec2 (uniform) then after 4 sec. What are its angular displacement and angular velocity respectively –

  1. 32 rad, 16 rad/sec
  2. 16 rad, 32 rad/sec
  3. 64 rad, 32 rad/sec
  4. 32 rad, 64 rad/sec

Answer: 1. 32 rad, 16 rad/sec

Question 15. Angular displacement of any particle is given θ = ω0t +\(\frac{1}{2}\)αt2 where ω0 and α are constant if ω0 = 1 rad/sec, α = 1.5 rad/sec2 then in t = 2 sec. angular velocity will be (in rad/sec)

  1. 1
  2. 5
  3. 3
  4. 4

Answer: 4. 4

Question 16. A particle of mass M is revolving along a circle of radius R and another particle of mass m is revolving in a circle of radius r. If the periods of both particles are the same, then the ratio of their angular velocities is:

  1. 1
  2. \(\frac{R}{r}\)
  3. \(\frac{r}{R}\)
  4. \(\sqrt{\frac{R}{r}}\)

Answer: 1. 1

Question 17. In a uniform circular motion

  1. Velocity and acceleration remain constant
  2. Kinetic energy remains constant
  3. Speed and acceleration changes
  4. Only velocity changes and acceleration remains constant

Answer: 2. Kinetic energy remains constant

Question 18. Which of the following statements is false for a particle moving in a circle with a constant angular speed?

  1. The velocity vector is tangent to the circle
  2. The acceleration vector is tangent to the circle
  3. The acceleration vector points to the center of the circle
  4. The velocity and acceleration vectors are perpendicular to each other

Answer: 2. The acceleration vector is tangent to the circle

Question 19. A particle is acted upon by a force of constant magnitude which is always perpendicular to the velocity of the particle. The motion of the particle takes place in a plane, it follows that

  1. Its velocity is constant
  2. Its acceleration is constant
  3. Its kinetic energy is constant
  4. It moves in a straight line

Answer: 3. Its kinetic energy is constant

Question 20. A wheel is subjected to uniform angular acceleration about its axis. Initially, its angular velocity is zero. In the first 2 seconds, it rotates through an angle θ1. In the next 2 sec, it rotates through an additional angle θ \(\frac{\theta_2}{\theta_1}\) is

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 5

Answer: 3. 3

Question 21. If the equation for the displacement of a particle moving on a circular path is given by (θ)= 2t3 + 0.5, where θ is in radians and t in seconds, then the angular velocity of the particle after 2 sec from its start is

  1. 8 rad/sec
  2. 12 rad/sec
  3. 24 rad/sec
  4. 36 rad/sec

Answer: 3. 24 rad/sec

Question 22. For a particle in a non-uniform accelerated circular motion

  1. Velocity is radial and acceleration is transverse only
  2. Velocity is transverse and acceleration is radial only
  3. Velocity is radial and acceleration has both radial and transverse components
  4. Velocity is transverse and acceleration has both radial and transverse components

Answer: 4. Velocity is transverse and acceleration has both radial and transverse components

Question 23. Two particles P and Q are located at distances rP and rQ respectively from the axis of a rotating disc such that rP > rQ :

  1. Both P and Q have the same acceleration
  2. Both P and Q do not have any acceleration
  3. P has greater acceleration than Q
  4. Q has greater acceleration than P

Answer: 3. P has greater acceleration than Q

Question 24. Let ar and at represent radial and tangential acceleration. The motion of a particle may be circular if :

  1. ar = 0, at = 0
  2. ar = 0, at ≠ 0
  3. ar ≠ 0, at = 0
  4. None of these

Answer: 3. ar ≠ 0, at = 0

Question 25. A stone tied to one end of a string 80 cm long is whirled in a horizontal circle with a constant speed. If a stone makes 25 revolutions in 14 seconds, the magnitude of the acceleration of the stone is :

  1. 850 cm/s2
  2. 996 cm/s2
  3. 720 cm/s2
  4. 650 cm/s2

Answer: 2. 996 cm/s2

Question 26. A body is moving in a circular path with acceleration a. If its velocity gets doubled, find the ratio of acceleration after and before the change :

  1. 1: 4
  2. 4: 1
  3. 2: 1
  4. 2: 1

Answer: 2. 4: 1

NEET Physics Class 11 Circular Motion MCQs with Solutions

Question 27. A spaceman in training is rotated in a seat at the end of a horizontal arm of length 5m. If he can withstand acceleration upto 9 g then what is the maximum number of revolutions per second permissible? (Take g = 10 m/s2)

  1. 13.5 rev/s
  2. 1.35 rev/s
  3. 0.675 rev/s
  4. 6.75 rev/s

Answer: 3. 0.675 rev/s

Question 28. A particle of mass m is moving in a uniform circular motion. The momentum of the particle is

  1. Constant over the entire path
  2. Constantly changes and direction of change is along the tangent
  3. Constantly changes and direction of change are along the radial direction
  4. Constantly change and direction of change are along a direction which is the instantaneous vector sum of the radial and tangential direction

Answer: 3. Constantly changes and direction of change is along the radial direction

Question 29. A particle is going in a uniform helical and spiral path separately as shown in the figure with constant speed.

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion A Particle Is Going In A Uniform Helical And Spiral Path Separately With Constant Speed

  1. The velocity of the particle is constant in both cases
  2. The acceleration of the particle is constant in both cases
  3. The magnitude of acceleration is constant in (1) and decreasing in (2)
  4. The magnitude of acceleration is decreasing continuously in both cases

Answer: 3. The magnitude of acceleration is constant in (1) and decreasing in (2)

Question 30. A car is traveling with linear velocity v on a circular road of radius r. If the speed is increasing at the rate of ‘a’ meter/sec2, then the resultant acceleration will be –

  1. \(\sqrt{\left[\frac{v^2}{r^2}-a^2\right]}\)
  2. \(\sqrt{\left.\frac{v^4}{r^2}+a^2\right]}\)
  3. \(\sqrt{\left[\frac{v^4}{r^2}-a^2\right]}\)
  4. \(\sqrt{\left.\frac{v^2}{r^2}+a^2\right]}\)

Answer: 2. \(\sqrt{\left.\frac{v^4}{r^2}+a^2\right]}\)

Question 31. If the mass, speed & radius of rotation of a body moving on a circular path are increased by 50% then to keep the body moving in a circular path increase in force required will be –

  1. 225%
  2. 125%
  3. 150%
  4. 100%

Answer: 2. 125%

Question 32. A motorcycle driver doubles its velocity when he is having a turn. The force exerted outwardly will be.

  1. Double
  2. Half
  3. 4 times
  4. 1/4 times

Answer: 3. 4 times

Question 33. For a particle in circular motion, the centripetal acceleration is

  1. Less than its tangential acceleration
  2. Equal to its tangential acceleration
  3. More than its tangential acceleration
  4. May be more or less than its tangential acceleration

Answer: 4. May be more or less than its tangential acceleration

Question 34. If the radii of circular paths of two particles of the same masses are in the ratio of 1: 2, then in order to have the same centripetal force, their speeds should be in the ratio of:

  1. 1: 4
  2. 4: 1
  3. 1 : \(\sqrt{2}\)
  4. \(\sqrt{2}\): 1

Answer: 3. 1 : \(\sqrt{2}\)

Question 35. On a horizontal smooth surface, a mass of 2 kg is whirled in a horizontal circle by means of a string at an initial angular speed of 5 revolutions per minute. Keeping the radius constant the tension in the string is doubled. The new angular speed is near:

  1. 14 rpm
  2. 10 rpm
  3. 2.25 rpm
  4. 7 rpm

Answer: 4. 7 rpm

Question 36. If ar and at represent radial and tangential accelerations, the motion of a particle will be uniformly circular if

  1. ar = 0 and at = 0
  2. ar = 0 but at ≠ 0
  3. ar ≠ 0 but at = 0
  4. ar ≠ 0 and at ≠ 0

Answer: 3. ar ≠ 0 but at = 0

Question 37. A string breaks if its tension exceeds 10 newtons. A stone of mass 250 gm tied to this string of length 10 cm is rotated in a horizontal circle. The maximum angular velocity of rotation can be.

  1. 20 rad/s
  2. 40 rad/s
  3. 100 rad/s
  4. 200 rad/s

Answer: 1. 20 rad/s

Circular Motion Multiple Choice Questions for NEET Class 11

Question 38. A particle moving along a circular path due to a centripetal force having constant magnitude is an example of motion with :

  1. Constant speed and velocity
  2. Variable speed and velocity
  3. Variable speed and constant
  4. Velocity constant speed and variable velocity.

Answer: 4. Velocity constant speed and variable velocity.

Question 39. A stone of mass 0.5 kg tied with a string of length 1 meter is moving in a circular path with a speed of 4 m/sec. The tension acting on the string in Newton is –

  1. 2
  2. 8
  3. 0.2
  4. 0.8

Answer: 2. 8

Question 40. The formula for centripetal acceleration in a circular motion is.

  1. \(\vec{\alpha} \times \overrightarrow{\mathbf{r}}\)
  2. \(\vec{\omega} \times \overrightarrow{\mathrm{V}}\)
  3. \(\vec{\alpha} \times \overrightarrow{\mathrm{V}}\)
  4. \(\vec{\omega} \times \overrightarrow{\mathbf{r}}\)

Answer: 2. \(\vec{\omega} \times \overrightarrow{\mathrm{V}}\)

Question 41. A stone is moved around a horizontal circle with a 20 cm long string tied to it. If centripetal acceleration is 9.8 m/sec2, then its angular velocity will be

  1. 7 rad/s
  2. 22/7 rad/s
  3. 49 rad/s
  4. 14 rad/s

Answer: 1. 7 rad/s

Question 42. A particle of mass m is executing a uniform motion along a circular path of radius r. If the magnitude of its linear momentum is p, the radial force acting on the particle will be.

  1. pmr
  2. rm/p
  3. mp2/r
  4. p2/mr

Answer: 4. p2/mr

Question 43. A particle moves in a circular orbit under the action of a central attractive force inversely proportional to the distance ‘r’. The speed of the particle is.

  1. Proportional to r2
  2. Independent of r
  3. Proportional to r
  4. Proportional to 1/r

Answer: 2. Independent of r

Question 44. A particle of mass m is moving in a horizontal circle of radius r under a centripetal force equal to –k/r2. The total kinetic energy of the particle is-

  1. –k/r
  2. k/r
  3. k/2r
  4. –k/2r

Answer: 3. k/2r

Question 45. A 500 kg car takes around a turn of radius of 50 m with a speed of 36 km/hr. The centripetal force acting on the car will be :

  1. 1200 N
  2. 1000 N
  3. 750 N
  4. 250 N

Answer: 2. 1000 N

Question 46. If the radii of circular paths of two particles of the same masses are in the ratio of 1: 2, then in order to have the same centripetal force, their speeds should be in the ratio of :

  1. 1: 4
  2. 4: 1
  3. 1 : \(\sqrt{2}\)
  4. \(\sqrt{2}\) : 1

Answer: 3. 1 : \(\sqrt{2}\)

Question 47. A particle is moving in a horizontal circle with constant speed. It has constant

  1. Velocity
  2. Acceleration
  3. Kinetic energy
  4. Displacement

Answer: 3. Kinetic energy

Question 48. A particle P will be equilibrium inside a hemispherical bowl of radius 0.5 m at a height 0.2 m from the bottom when the bowl is rotated at an angular speed (g = 10 m/sec2)-

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion Equilibrium Inside A Hemispherical Bowl

  1. \(10 / \sqrt{3} \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{sec}\)
  2. \(10 \sqrt{3} \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{sec}\)
  3. 10 rad/sec
  4. \(\sqrt{20} \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{sec}\)

Answer: 1. \(10 / \sqrt{3} \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{sec}\)

Question 49. Three identical particles are joined together by a thread. All the three particles are moving on a smooth horizontal plane about point O. If the speed of the outermost particle is v0, then the ratio of tensions in the three sections of the string is : (Assume that the string remains straight)

  1. 3: 5: 7
  2. 3: 4: 5
  3. 7 : 11: 6
  4. 3: 5: 6

Answer: 4. 3: 5: 6

Question 50. A heavy and big sphere is hanging with a string of length l, this sphere moves in a horizontal circular path making an angle θ with vertical then its time period is –

  1. \(T=2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{\ell}{g}}\)
  2. \(\mathrm{T}=2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{\ell \sin \theta}{\mathrm{g}}}\)
  3. \(\mathrm{T}=2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{\cos \theta}{g}}\)
  4. \(\mathrm{T}=2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{\ell}{g \cos \theta}}\)

Answer: 3. \(\mathrm{T}=2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{\cos \theta}{g}}\)

Question 51. A gramophone recorder rotates at an angular velocity of ω a coin is kept at a distance r from its center. If μ is static friction constant then the coil will rotate with gramophone if –

  1. r > μ g > ω2
  2. r = μ g/ω2 only
  3. r < μ g/ω2
  4. r ≤ μ g/ω2

Answer: 4. r ≤ μ g/ω2

Question 52. A train A runs from east to west and another train B of the same mass runs from west to east at the same speed along the equator. A presses the track with a force F1 and B presses the track with a force F2.

  1. F1 > F2
  2. F1 < F2
  3. F1= F2
  4. The information is insufficient to find the relation between F1 and F2.

Answer: 1. F1 > F2

Question 53. A cyclist is moving on a circular track of radius 80 m with a velocity of 72 km/hr. He has to lean from the vertical approximately through an angle –

  1. tan-1(1/4)
  2. tan-1(1)
  3. tan-1(1/2)
  4. tan-1(2)

Answer: 3. tan-1(1/2)

Question 54. A car of mass m is taking a circular turn of radius ‘r’ on a fictional level road with a speed v. In order that the car does not skid –

  1. \(\frac{\mathrm{mv}^2}{\mathrm{r}} \geq \mu \mathrm{mg}\)
  2. \(\frac{m v^2}{r} \leq \mu \mathrm{mg}\)
  3. \(\frac{m v^2}{r}=\mu \mathrm{mg}\)
  4. \(\frac{v}{r}=\mu \mathrm{mg}\)

Answer: 2. \(\frac{m v^2}{r} \leq \mu \mathrm{mg}\)

Question 55. A car travels at constant speed on a circular road on level ground. In the figure shown, Fair is the force of air resistance on the car. Which of the other forces best represents the horizontal force of the road on the car’s tires?

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion A Car Travels With Constant Speed On A Circular Road On Level Ground

  1. FA
  2. FB
  3. FC
  4. FD

Answer: 2. FB

Question 56. The driver of a car traveling at full speed suddenly sees a wall a distance r directly in front of him. To avoid a collision,

  1. He should apply brakes sharply
  2. He should turn the car sharply
  3. He should apply brakes and then sharply turn
  4. None of these

Answer: 1. He should apply brakes sharply

Question 57. A mass is supported on a frictionless horizontal surface. It is attached to a string and rotates about a fixed center at an angular velocity ω0. If the length of the string and angular velocity are doubled, the tension in the string which was initially T00 is now –

  1. T0
  2. T0/2
  3. 4T0
  4. 8T0

Answer: 4. 8T0

Question 58. Two masses M and m are attached to a vertical axis by weightless threads of combined length l. They are set in rotational motion in a horizontal plane about this axis with constant angular velocity ω. If the tensions in the threads are the same during motion, the distance of M from the axis is.

  1. \(\frac{\mathrm{M} \ell}{\mathrm{M}+\mathrm{m}}\)
  2. \(\frac{\mathrm{m} \ell}{\mathrm{M}+\mathrm{m}}\)
  3. \(\frac{M+m}{M} \ell\)
  4. \(\frac{\mathrm{M}+\mathrm{m}}{\mathrm{m}} \ell\)

Answer: 2. \(\frac{\mathrm{m} \ell}{\mathrm{M}+\mathrm{m}}\)

Question 59. A stone tied to the end of a string 1 m long is whirled in a horizontal circle with a constant speed. If the stone makes 22 revolutions in 44s, what is the magnitude and direction of acceleration of the stone?

  1. \(\frac{\pi^2}{4} \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}\) and direction along the radius towards the centre 4
  2. π2ms-2 and direction along the radius away from the center
  3. π2ms-2 and direction along the radius towards the center
  4. π2ms-2 and direction along the tangent to the circle

Answer: 3. π2ms-2 and direction along the radius towards the center

Question 60. The maximum velocity (in ms-1) with which a car driver can traverse a flat curve of radius 150 m and coefficient of friction 0.6 to avoid skidding is :

  1. 60
  2. 30
  3. 15
  4. 25

Answer: 2. 30

Question 61. A cylindrical vessel partially filled with water is rotated about its vertical central axis. It’s surface will

  1. Rise equally
  2. Rise from the sides
  3. Rise from the middle
  4. Lowered equally

Answer: 2. Rise from the sides

Question 62. A long horizontal rod has a bead that can slide along its length and is initially placed at a distance L from one end A of the rod. The rod is set in angular motion about A with a constant angular acceleration, α. If the coefficient of friction between the rod and the bead is μ, and gravity is neglected, then the time after which the bead starts slipping is-

  1. \(\sqrt{\frac{\mu}{\alpha}}\)
  2. \(\frac{\mu}{\sqrt{\alpha}}\)
  3. \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu \alpha}}\)
  4. Infinitesimal

Answer: 1. \(\sqrt{\frac{\mu}{\alpha}}\)

Question 63. A ball of mass (m) 0.5 kg is attached to the end of a string having length (L) 0.5 m. The ball is rotated on a horizontal circular path about a vertical axis. The maximum tension that the string can bear is 324 N. The maximum possible value of the angular velocity of the ball (in radian/s) is:

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion The Maximum Possible Value Of Angular Velocity Of Ball

  1. 9
  2. 18
  3. 27
  4. 36

Answer: 4. 36

Question 64. A particle of mass m is moving with constant velocity \(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{V}}\) on a smooth horizontal surface. A constant force starts acting on a particle perpendicular to velocity v. The Radius of curvature after force F starts acting is:

  1. \(\frac{m v^2}{F}\)
  2. \(\frac{m v^2}{F \cos \theta}\)
  3. \(\frac{m v^2}{F \sin \theta}\)
  4. None of these

Answer: 1. \(\frac{m v^2}{F}\)

NEET Physics Class 11 Circular Motion: MCQs with Explanations

Question 65. A stone is projected with speed u and the angle of projection is θ. Find the radius of curvature at t = 0.

  1. \(\frac{u^2 \cos ^2 \theta}{g}\)
  2. \(\frac{u^2}{g \sin \theta}\)
  3. \(\frac{u^2}{g \cos \theta}\)
  4. \(\frac{u^2 \sin ^2 \theta}{g}\)

Answer: 3. \(\frac{u^2}{g \cos \theta}\)

Question 66. The velocity and acceleration vectors of a particle undergoing circular motion are \(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{v}}=2 \hat{\mathrm{i}} \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}\) and \(\vec{a}=2 \hat{i}+4 \hat{j} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2\) respectively at an instant of time. The radius of the circle is

  1. 1m
  2. 2m
  3. 3m
  4. 4m

Answer: 1. 1m

Question 67. A particle is projected horizontally from the top of a tower with a velocity v0. If v is its velocity at any instant, then the radius of curvature of the path of the particle at that instant is directly proportional to:

  1. v3
  2. v2
  3. v
  4. 1/v

Answer: 1. 1/v

Question 68. The tension in the string revolving in a vertical circle with a mass m at the end when it is at the lowest position.

  1. \(\frac{m v^2}{r}\)
  2. \(\frac{m v^2}{r}-m g\)
  3. \(\frac{m v^2}{r}+m g\)
  4. mg

Answer: 3. \(\frac{m v^2}{r}+m g\)

Question 69. A motorcycle is going on an overbridge of radius R. The driver maintains a constant speed. As the motorcycle is ascending on the overbridge, the normal force on it :

  1. Increase
  2. Decreases
  3. Remains constant
  4. First increases then decreases.

Answer: 1. Increase

Question 70. In a circus, a stuntman rides a motorbike in a circular track of radius R in the vertical plane. The minimum speed at the highest point of the track will be :

  1. \(\sqrt{2 \mathrm{gR}}\)
  2. 2gR
  3. \(\sqrt{3 \mathrm{gR}}\)
  4. \(\sqrt{g R}\)

Answer: 4. \(\sqrt{g R}\)

Question 71. A particle is moving in a vertical circle. The tensions in the string when passing through two positions at angles 30° and 60° from vertical (lowest positions) are T1 and T2 respectively. Then

  1. T1 = T2
  2. T2 > T1
  3. T1 > T2
  4. Tension in the string always remains the same

Answer: 3. T1 > T2

Question 72. A car moves at a constant speed on a road. The normal force by the road on the car is NA and NB when it is at points A and B respectively.

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion A Car Moves At A Constant Speed On A Road

  1. NA = NB
  2. NA > NB
  3. NA < NB
  4. Insufficient

Answer: 2. NA > NB

Question 73. A heavy mass is attached to a thin wire and is whirled in a vertical circle. The wire is most likely to break.

  1. When the mass is at the height point of the circle
  2. When the mass is at the lowest point of the circle
  3. When the wire is horizontal
  4. At an angle of cos-1(1/3) from the upward vertical

Answer: 2. When the mass is at the lowest point of the circle

Question 74. A hollow sphere has a radius of 6.4 m. The minimum velocity required by a motorcyclist at the bottom to complete the circle will be.

  1. 17.7 m/s
  2. 10.2 m/s
  3. 12.4 m/s
  4. 16.0 m/s

Answer: 1. 17.7 m/s

Question 75. A body of mass 100 g is rotating in a circular path of radius r with constant speed. The work done in one complete revolution is.

  1. 100 rJ
  2. (r/100) J
  3. (100/r) J
  4. Zero “

Answer: 4. Zero “

Question 76. A weightless thread can bear tension upto 3.7 kg wt. A stone of mass 500 gms is tied to it and revolved in a circular path of radius 4 m in a vertical plane. If g = 10 ms-2, then the maximum angular velocity of the stone will be.

  1. 4 radians/sec
  2. 16 radians/sec
  3. 21radians/sec
  4. 2 radians/sec

Answer: 1. 4 radians/sec

Question 77. A small disc is on the top of a hemisphere of radius R. What is the smallest horizontal velocity v that should be given to the disc for it to leave the hemisphere and not slide down it? [There is no friction]

  1. \(v=\sqrt{2 g R}\)
  2. \(v=\sqrt{g R}\)
  3. \(v=\frac{g}{R}\)
  4. \(v=\sqrt{g^2 R}\)

Answer: 2. \(v=\sqrt{g R}\)

Question 78. The maximum velocity at the lowest point, so that the string just slacks at the highest point in a vertical circle of radius l.

  1. \(\sqrt{g \ell}\)
  2. \(\sqrt{3 \mathrm{~g} \ell}\)
  3. \(\sqrt{5 \mathrm{~g} \ell}\)
  4. \(\sqrt{7 g \ell}\)

Answer: 3. \(\sqrt{5 \mathrm{~g} \ell}\)

Question 79. A simple pendulum oscillates in a vertical plane. When it passes through the mean position, the tension in the string is 3 times the weight of the pendulum bob. What is the maximum displacement of the pendulum of the string with respect to the vertical?

  1. 30º
  2. 45º
  3. 60º
  4. 90º

Answer: 4. 90º

Question 80. A coin placed on a rotating turntable just slips if it is placed at a distance of 4 cm from the center. If the angular velocity of the turntable is doubled, it will just slip at a distance of

  1. 1 cm
  2. 2 cm
  3. 4 cm
  4. 8 cm

Answer: 1. 1 cm

Question 81. A cane filled with water is revolved in a vertical circle of radius 4 meter and the water just does not fall down. The time period of the revolution will be

  1. 1 sec
  2. 10 sec
  3. 8 sec
  4. 4 sec

Answer: 4. 4 sec

Question 82. A weightless rod of length 2l carries two equal masses ‘m’, one tied at the lower end of A and the other at the middle of the rod at B. The rod can rotate in a vertical plane about a fixed horizontal axis passing through C. The rod is released from rest in a horizontal position. The speed of mass B at the instant rod, becomes vertical is :

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion The Rod Is Released From Rest In Horizontal Position

  1. \(\sqrt{\frac{3 \mathrm{~g} \ell}{5}}\)
  2. \(\sqrt{\frac{4 g \ell}{5}}\)
  3. \(\sqrt{\frac{6 \mathrm{~g} \ell}{5}}\)
  4. \(\sqrt{\frac{7 g \ell}{5}}\)

Answer: 3. \(\sqrt{\frac{6 \mathrm{~g} \ell}{5}}\)

Question 83. A body is suspended from a smooth horizontal nail by a string of length 0.25 meters. What minimum horizontal velocity should be given to it in the lowest position so that it may move in a complete vertical circle with the nail at the center?

  1. 3.5 ms-1
  2. 4.9 ms-1
  3. 7\(\sqrt{2}\) ms-1
  4. \(\sqrt{9.8}\) ms-1

Answer: 1. 3.5 ms-1

Circular Motion NEET Physics MCQs for Class 11

Question 84. A block of mass m slides down along the surface of the bowl from the rim to the bottom as shown in Fig. The velocity of the block at the bottom will be –

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion The Velocity Of The Block At The Bottom

  1. \(\sqrt{\pi \mathrm{Rg}}\)
  2. \(2 \sqrt{\pi \mathrm{Rg}}\)
  3. \(\sqrt{2 \mathrm{Rg}}\)
  4. \(\sqrt{g R}\)

Answer: 3. \(\sqrt{2 \mathrm{Rg}}\)

Question 85. A mass m is revolving in a vertical circle at the end of a string of length 20 cm. By how many times does the tension of the string at the lowest point exceed the tension at the topmost point –

  1. 2 mg
  2. 4 mg
  3. 6 mg
  4. 8 mg

Answer: 3. 6 mg

Question 86. A block follows the path as shown in the figure from height h. If the radius of the circular path is r, then the relation holds well to complete full circle.

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion The Radius Of Circuit Path Is R Then Relation Holds Good To Complete Full Circle

  1. h < 5r/2
  2. h > 5r/2
  3. h = 5r/2
  4. h ≥ 5r/2

Answer: 4. h ≥ 5r/2

Question 87. A particle is kept at rest at the top of a sphere of diameter 42 m. When disturbed slightly, it slides down. At what height ‘h’ from the bottom, the particle will leave the sphere?

  1. 14 m
  2. 28 m
  3. 35 m
  4. 7 m

Answer: 3. 35 m

Question 88. A stone of 1 kg tied up with a 10/3 meter long string rotated in a vertical circle. If the ratio of maximum and minimum tension in the string is 4 then the speed of the stone at the highest point of the circular path will be – (g = 10 m/s2)

  1. 20 m/s
  2. \(10 \sqrt{3} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\)
  3. \(5 \sqrt{2} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\)
  4. 10 m/s

Answer: 4. 10 m/s

Question 89. A child is swinging a swing, Minimum and maximum heights of the swing from the earth’s surface are 0.75 m and 2 m respectively. The maximum velocity of this swing is :

  1. 5 m/s
  2. 10 m/s
  3. 15 m/s
  4. 20 m/s

Answer: 1. 5 m/s

Question 90. A stone is tied to a string of length l and is whirled in a vertical circle with the other end of the string as the center. At a certain instant of time, the stone is at its lowest position and has a speed u. The magnitude of the change in velocity as it reaches a position where the string is horizontal (g being acceleration due to gravity) is :

  1. \(\sqrt{2\left(\mathrm{u}^2-\mathrm{g} \ell\right)}\)
  2. \(\sqrt{\left(u^2-g \ell\right)}\)
  3. \(u-\sqrt{\left(u^2-2 g \ell\right)}\)
  4. \(\sqrt{2 g \ell}\)

Answer: 1. \(\sqrt{2\left(\mathrm{u}^2-\mathrm{g} \ell\right)}\)

Question 91. In a circus, a stuntman rides a motorbike in a circular track of radius R in the vertical plane. The minimum speed at the highest point of the track will be :

  1. \(\sqrt{2 g R}\)
  2. 2gR
  3. \(\sqrt{3 \mathrm{gR}}\)
  4. \(\sqrt{g R}\)

Answer: 4. \(\sqrt{g R}\)

Question 92. A particle of mass m begins to slide down a fixed smooth sphere from the top. What is its tangential acceleration when it breaks off the sphere?

  1. \(\frac{2 \mathrm{~g}}{3}\)
  2. \(\frac{\sqrt{5} g}{3}\)
  3. g
  4. \(\frac{g}{3}\)

Answer: 2. \(\frac{\sqrt{5} g}{3}\)

Question 93. A body of mass 1 kg is moving in a vertical circular path of radius 1m. The difference between the kinetic energies at its highest and lowest position is

  1. 20J
  2. 10J
  3. \(4 \sqrt{5} \mathrm{~J}\)
  4. \(10(\sqrt{5}-1) \mathrm{J}\)

Answer: 1. 20J

Question 94. A small block is shot into each of the four tracks as shown below. Each of the tracks rises to the same height. The speed with which the block enters the track is the same in all cases. At the highest point of the track, the normal reaction is maximum in –

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion A Small Block Is Shot Into Each Of The Four Tracks

Answer: 1.

Question 95. A simple pendulum is oscillating without damping. When the displacements of the bob is less than maximum, its acceleration vector \(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{a}}\) is correctly shown in

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion A Simple Pendulum Is Oscillating Without Damping

Answer: 3.

Question 96. A car moving on a horizontal road may be thrown out of the road in taking a turn:

  1. By the gravitational force
  2. Due to a lack of sufficient centripetal force
  3. Due to friction between the road and the tire
  4. Due to the reaction of the earth

Answer: 2. Due to a lack of sufficient centripetal force

Question 97. The magnitude of the centripetal force acting on a body of mass m executing uniform motion in a circle of radius r with speed υ is-

  1. mυr
  2. \(\frac{m v^2}{r}\)
  3. \(\frac{v}{r^2 m}\)
  4. \(\frac{v}{\mathrm{rm}}\)

Answer: 2. \(\frac{m v^2}{r}\)

Question 98. The radius of the curved road on the national highway is R. The Width of the road is b. The outer edge of the road is raised by h with respect to the inner edge so that a car with velocity υ can pass safely over it. The value of h is-

  1. \(\frac{v^2 b}{R g}\)
  2. \(\frac{v}{R g b}\)
  3. \(\frac{v^2 R}{g}\)
  4. \(\frac{u^2 b}{R}\)

Answer: 1. \(\frac{v^2 b}{R g}\)

Question 99. If the apparent weight of the bodies at the equator is to be zero, then the earth should rotate with angular velocity

  1. \(\sqrt{\frac{\mathrm{g}}{\mathrm{R}}} \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{sec}\)
  2. \(\sqrt{\frac{2 g}{R}} \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{sec}\)
  3. \(\sqrt{\frac{\mathrm{g}}{2 \mathrm{R}}} \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{sec}\)
  4. \(\sqrt{\frac{3 \mathrm{~g}}{2 \mathrm{R}}} \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{sec}\)

Answer: 1. \(\sqrt{\frac{\mathrm{g}}{\mathrm{R}}} \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{sec}\)

Question 100. The road is 10 m wide. Its radius of curvature is 50 m. The outer edge is above the lower edge by a distance of 1.5 m. This road is most suited for the velocity

  1. 2.5 m/sec
  2. 4.5 m/sec
  3. 6.5 m/sec
  4. 8.5 m/sec

Answer: 4. 6.5 m/sec

Question 101. The radius of the curved road on the national highway is R. The Width of the road is b. The outer edge of the road is raised by h with respect to the inner edge so that a car with velocity v can pass safely over it. The value of h is

  1. \(\frac{v^2 b}{R g}\)
  2. \(\frac{\mathrm{v}}{\mathrm{Rgb}}\)
  3. \(\frac{v^2 R}{g}\)
  4. \(\frac{v^2 b}{R}\)

Answer: 1. \(\frac{v^2 b}{R g}\)

Question 102. A circular road of radius 1000 m has a banking angle of 45º. The maximum safe speed of a car having a mass of 2000 kg will be if the coefficient of friction between tire and road is 0.5

  1. 172 m/s
  2. 124 m/s
  3. 99 m/s
  4. 86 m/s

Answer: 1. 172 m/s

NEET Physics Class 11 Circular Motion MCQs Practice and Solutions

Question 103. A cane filled with water is revolved in a vertical circle of radius 4 meter and the water just does not fall down. The time period of the revolution will be

  1. 1 sec
  2. 10 sec
  3. 8 sec
  4. 4 sec

Answer: 4. 4 sec

Question 104. A motorcyclist moving with a velocity of 72 km/hour on a flat road takes a turn on the road at a point where the radius of curvature of the road is 20 meters. The acceleration due to gravity is 10 m/sec2. In order to avoid skidding, he must not bend with respect to the vertical plane by an angle greater than-

  1. θ = tan-1 6
  2. θ = tan-1 2
  3. θ = tan-1 25.92
  4. θ = tan-1 4

Answer: 2. θ = tan-1 2

Question 105. The kinetic energy k of a particle moving along a circle of radius R depends on the distance covered s as k = as2 where a is a constant. The force acting on the particle is

  1. \(2 a \frac{s^2}{R}\)
  2. \({2as}\left(1+\frac{s^2}{R^2}\right)^{1 / 2}\)
  3. 2as
  4. \(2 \mathrm{a} \frac{\mathrm{R}^2}{\mathrm{~s}}\)

Answer: 2. \({2as}\left(1+\frac{s^2}{R^2}\right)^{1 / 2}\)

Question 106. A particle of mass m is moving in a circular path of constant radius r such that its centripetal acceleration ac is varying with time t as ac = k2rt2 where k is a constant. The power delivered to the particle by the force acting on it is-

  1. 2πmk2r2
  2. mk2r2t
  3. \(\frac{\left(m k^4 r^2 t^5\right)}{3}\)
  4. Zero

Answer: 2. mk2r2t

Question 107. A small block slides with velocity 0.5 gron the horizontal frictionless surface as shown in the Figure. The block leaves the surface at point C. The angle θ in the Figure is :

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion The Horizontal Frictionless Surface

  1. cos-1(4/9)
  2. cos-1(3/4)
  3. cos-1(1/2)
  4. None of the above

Answer: 4. None of the above

Question 108. A particle moves along a circle of radius \(\left(\frac{20}{\pi}\right)\) with constant tangential acceleration. If the speed of the particle is 80 m/s at the end of the second revolution after motion has begun, the tangential acceleration is:

  1. 160 π m/s2
  2. 40 π m/s2
  3. 40 m/s2
  4. 640 π m/s2

Answer: 3. 40 m/s2

Question 109. Centrifugal force is an inertial force when considered by –

  1. An observer at the center of circular motion
  2. An outside observer
  3. An observer who is moving with the particle that is experiencing the force
  4. None of the above

Answer: 3. An observer who is moving with the particle which is experiencing the force

Question 110. A rod of length L is pivoted at one end and is rotated with a uniform angular velocity in a horizontal plane. Let T1 and T2 be the tensions at the points L/4 and 3L/4 away from the pivoted ends.

  1. T1 > T2
  2. T2 > T1
  3. T1 = T2
  4. The relation between T1 and T2 depends on whether the rod rotates clockwise or anticlockwise

Answer: 1. T1 > T2

Question 111. When a ceiling fan is switched off its angular velocity reduces to 50% while it makes 36 rotations. How many more rotations will it make before coming to rest (Assume uniform angular retardation)

  1. 18
  2. 12
  3. 36
  4. 48

Answer: 2. 12

Question 112. A particle is moving in the vertical plane. It is attached at one end of a string of length l whose other end is fixed. The velocity at the lowest point is u. The tension in the string \(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{T}}\) is and acceleration of the particle \(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{a}}\) is at any position. Then, \(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{T}}.\overrightarrow{\mathrm{a}}\) is zero at the highest point:

  1. Only if \(u \leq \sqrt{2 \mathrm{~g} \ell}\)
  2. If \(\sqrt{5 \mathrm{~g} \ell}\)
  3. Only if \(\mathrm{u}=\sqrt{2 \mathrm{~g} \ell}\)
  4. Only if \(u>\sqrt{2 g \ell}\)

Answer: 2. If \(\sqrt{5 \mathrm{~g} \ell}\)

Question 113. In the above question, \(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{T}} \cdot \overrightarrow{\mathrm{a}}\) T.a is non-negative at the lowest point for:

  1. \(\mathrm{u} \leq \sqrt{2 \mathrm{~g} \ell}\)
  2. \(\mathrm{u}=\sqrt{2 \mathrm{~g} \ell}\)
  3. \(\mathrm{u}<\sqrt{2 \mathrm{~g} \ell}\)
  4. Any value of u

Answer: 4. Any value of u

Question 114. In the above question, \(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{T}} . \vec{u}\) is zero for:

  1. \(\mathrm{u} \leq \sqrt{2 \mathrm{~g} \ell}\)
  2. \(\mathrm{u}=\sqrt{2 \mathrm{~g} \ell}\)
  3. \(\mathrm{u} \geq \sqrt{2 \mathrm{~g} \ell}\)
  4. Any value of u

Answer: 4. Any value of u

Question 115. A bob of mass M is suspended by a massless string of length L. The horizontal velocity V at position A is just sufficient to make it reach the point B. The angle θ at which the speed of the bob is half of that at A satisfies

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion A Bob Of Mass M Is Suspended By A Massless String

  1. \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\)
  2. \(\frac{\pi}{4}<\theta<\frac{\pi}{2}\)
  3. \(\frac{\pi}{2}<\theta<\frac{3 \pi}{4}\)
  4. \(\frac{3 \pi}{4}<\theta<\pi\)

Answer: 4. \(\frac{3 \pi}{4}<\theta<\pi\)

NEET Physics Chapter on Circular Motion MCQs and Solutions

Question 116. If a particle of mass m is moving in a horizontal circle of radius r with a centripetal force \(\left(-\frac{\mathrm{K}}{\mathrm{r}^2}\right)\), the total energy is-

  1. \(-\frac{\mathrm{K}}{2 \mathrm{r}}\)
  2. \(-\frac{\mathrm{K}}{\mathrm{r}}\)
  3. \(-\frac{2 \mathrm{~K}}{\mathrm{r}}\)
  4. \(-\frac{4 K}{r}\)

Answer: 1. \(-\frac{\mathrm{K}}{2 \mathrm{r}}\)

Question 117. A particle moves in a circle of radius 5 cm with constant speed and time period 0.2 πs. The acceleration of the particle is :

  1. 15 m/s2
  2. 25 m/s2
  3. 36 m/s2
  4. 5 m/s2

Answer: 4. 5 m/s2

Question 118. A car of mass 1000 kg negotiates a banked curve of radius 90 m on a frictionless road. If the banking angle is 45º, the speed of the car is :

  1. 20 ms-1
  2. 30 ms-1
  3. 5 ms-1
  4. 10 ms-1

Answer: 2. 30 ms-1

Question 119. A car of mass m is moving on a level circular track of radius R. If μs represents the static friction between the road and tires of the car, the maximum speed of the car in circular motion is given by :

  1. \(\sqrt{\mu_{\mathrm{s}} \mathrm{mRg}}\)
  2. \(\sqrt{\mathrm{Rg} / \mu_{\mathrm{s}}}\)
  3. \(\sqrt{\mathrm{mRg} / \mu_{\mathrm{s}}}\)
  4. \(\sqrt{\mu_{\mathrm{s}} \mathrm{Rg}}\)

Answer: 4. \(\sqrt{\mu_{\mathrm{s}} \mathrm{Rg}}\)

Question 120. Two stones of masses m and 2 m are whirled in horizontal circles the heavier one in radius \(\{r}{2}\) and the lighter one in radius r. The tangential speed of lighter stones is n times that of the value of heavier stones when they experience the same centripetal forces. The value of n is :

  1. 3
  2. 4
  3. 1
  4. 2

Answer: 4. 2

Question 121. The position vector of a particle \(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{R}}\) as a function of time is given by:

⇒ \(\vec{R}=4 \sin (2 \pi t) \hat{i}+4 \cos (2 \pi t)\)

Where R is in meters, t is seconds, and \(\hat{i} \text { and } \hat{j}\) denote unit vectors along x-and y-directions, respectively. Which one of the following statements is wrong for the motion of a particle?

  1. Magnitude of acceleration vector is \(\frac{v^2}{R}\), where v is the velocity of particle
  2. The magnitude of the velocity of the particle is 8 meters/second
  3. path of the particle is a circle of radius 4 meters.
  4. Acceleration vector is along – \(\vec{R}\)

Answer: 2. Magnitude of the velocity of the particle is 8 meters/second

Question 122. What is the minimum velocity with which a body of mass m must enter a vertical loop of radius R so that it can complete the loop?

  1. \(\sqrt{5 \mathrm{gR}}\)
  2. \(\sqrt{g R}\)
  3. \(\sqrt{2 g R}\)
  4. \(\sqrt{3 \mathrm{gR}}\)

Answer: 1. \(\sqrt{5 \mathrm{gR}}\)

Question 123. A particle of mass 10 g moves along a circle of radius 6.4 cm with a constant tangential acceleration. What is the magnitude of this acceleration if the kinetic energy of the particle becomes equal to 8 × 10-4 J by the end of the second revolution after the beginning of the motion?

  1. 0.2 m/s2
  2. 0.1 m/s2
  3. 0.15 m/s2
  4. 0.18 m/s2

Answer: 2. 0.1 m/s2

Question 124. A car is negotiating a curved road of radius R. The road is banked at an angle θ. The coefficient of friction between the tires of the car and the road is μs. The maximum safe velocity on this road is:

  1. \(\sqrt{\frac{\mathrm{g}}{\mathrm{R}^2} \frac{\mu_{\mathrm{s}}+\tan \theta}{1-\mu_{\mathrm{s}}+\tan \theta}}\)
  2. \(\sqrt{g R^2 \frac{\mu_s+\tan \theta}{1-\mu_s+\tan \theta}}\)
  3. \(\sqrt{g R \frac{\mu_s+\tan \theta}{1-\mu_s+\tan \theta}}\)
  4. \(\sqrt{\frac{g}{R} \frac{\mu_{\mathrm{s}}+\tan \theta}{1-\mu_{\mathrm{s}}+\tan \theta}}\)

Answer: 3. \(\sqrt{g R \frac{\mu_s+\tan \theta}{1-\mu_s+\tan \theta}}\)

Question 125. In the given figure, a = 15 m/s2 represents the total acceleration of a particle moving in the clockwise direction in a circle of radius R = 2.5 m at a given instant of time. The speed of the particle is

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion The Total Acceleration Of A Particle Moving In The Clockwise Direction In A Circle

  1. 6.2 m/s
  2. 4.5 m/s
  3. 5.0 m/s
  4. 5.7 m/s

Answer: 4. 5.7 m/s

Question 126. One end of a string of length l is connected to a particle of mass ‘m’ and the other end is connected to a small peg on a smooth horizontal table. If the particle moves in a circle with speed ‘v’ the net force on the particle (directed towards the center) will be (T represents the tension in the string)

  1. T
  2. \(\mathrm{T}+\frac{\mathrm{m} \mathrm{v}^2}{\ell}\)
  3. \(\mathrm{T}-\frac{\mathrm{m} \mathrm{v}^2}{\ell}\)
  4. zero

Answer: 1. T

Question 127. A body initially at rest and sliding along a frictionless track from a height h (as shown in the figure) Just completes a vertical circle of diameter AB = D. The height h is equal to

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion A Body Initially At Rest And Sliding Along A Frictionless Track From A Height H

  1. \(\frac{3}{2} D\)
  2. \(\frac{5}{4} D\)
  3. \(\frac{7}{5} D\)
  4. D

Answer: 2. \(\frac{5}{4} D\)

Question 128. A mass m is attached to a thin wire and whirled in a vertical circle. The wire is most likely to break when:

  1. Inclined at an angle of 60º from vertical
  2. The mass is at the highest point
  3. The wire is horizontal
  4. The mass is at the lowest point

Answer: 4. The mass is at the lowest point

Circular Motion MCQs for NEET Physics with Detailed Solutions

Question 129. A block of mass 10 kg in contact against the inner wall of a hollow cylindrical drum of radius 1m. The coefficient of friction between the block and the inner wall of the cylinder is 0.1. The minimum angular velocity needed for the cylinder to keep the block stationary when the cylinder is vertical and rotating about its axis will be (g = 10 m/s2)

  1. 10 π rad/s
  2. \(\sqrt{10} \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s}\)
  3. \(\frac{10}{2 \pi} \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s}\)
  4. 10 π rad/s

Answer: 4. 10 π rad/s

Question 130. A particle starting from rest, moves in a circle of radius ‘r’. It attains a velocity of V0 m/s in the nth round. Its angular acceleration will be:

  1. \(\frac{V_0}{n} \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s}^2\)
  2. \(\frac{V_0^2}{2 \pi \mathrm{nr}^2} \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s}^2\)
  3. \(\frac{V_0^2}{4 \pi \mathrm{r}^2} \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s}^2\)
  4. \(\frac{\mathrm{V}_0^2}{4 \pi \mathrm{nr}} \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s}^2\)

Answer: 3. \(\frac{V_0^2}{4 \pi \mathrm{r}^2} \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s}^2\)

Question 131. A po1nt P moves in a counter-clockwise direction on a circular path as shown in the figure. The movement of ‘P’ is such that it sweeps out a length s = t3 + 5, where s is in meters and t is in seconds. The radius of the path is 20 m. The acceleration of ‘P’ when t = 2 s is nearly.

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion A Point P Moves In Counter Clockwise Direction On A Circular Path

  1. 13 m/s2
  2. 12 m/s2
  3. 7.2 m/s2
  4. 14 m/s2

Answer: 4. 14 m/s2

Question 132. For a particle in uniform circular motion, the acceleration \(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{a}}\) at a point P (R, θ) on the circle of radius R is (Here θ is measured from the x-axis)

  1. \(-\frac{v^2}{R} \cos \theta \hat{i}+\frac{v^2}{R} \sin \theta \hat{j}\)
  2. \(-\frac{v^2}{R} \sin \theta \hat{i}+\frac{v^2}{R} \cos \theta \hat{j}\)
  3. \(-\frac{v^2}{R} \cos \theta \hat{i}-\frac{v^2}{R} \sin \theta \hat{j}\)
  4. \(\frac{v^2}{R} \hat{i}+\frac{v^2}{R} \hat{j}\)

Answer: 3. \(-\frac{v^2}{R} \sin \theta \hat{i}+\frac{v^2}{R} \cos \theta \hat{j}\)

Question 133. Two cars of masses m1 and m2 are moving in circles of radii r1 and r2, respectively. Their speeds are such that they make complete circles at the same time t. The ratio of their centripetal acceleration is:

  1. m1 r1 : m2r2
  2. m1 : m2
  3. r1 : r2
  4. 1: 1

Answer: 4. 1:1

Question 134. A particle is moving with a uniform speed in a circular orbit of radius R in a central force inversely proportional to the nth power of R. If the period of rotation of the particle is T, then:

  1. \(\mathrm{T} \alpha \mathrm{R}^{(\mathrm{n}+1) / 2}\)
  2. \(\mathrm{T} \alpha \mathrm{R}^{\mathrm{n} / 2}\)
  3. \(\mathrm{T} \alpha \mathrm{R}^{3 / 2}\) For any n
  4. \(T \alpha R^{\frac{n}{2}+1}\)

Answer: 1. \(\mathrm{T} \alpha \mathrm{R}^{(\mathrm{n}+1) / 2}\)

Question 135. A particle is moving along a circular path with a constant speed of 10 ms-1. What is the magnitude of the change in the velocity of the particle, when it moves through an angle of 60° around the center of the circle?

  1. Zero
  2. 10 m/s
  3. \(10 \sqrt{2} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\)
  4. \(10 \sqrt{3} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\)

Answer: 2. 10 m/s

NEET Physics Class 11 Circular Motion: Key MCQs and Solutions

Question 136. Two particles A and, B are moving on two concentric circles of radii R1 and R2 with equal angular speed ω. At t = 0, their positions and direction of motion are shown in the figure.

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion Two Particles A And B Are Moving On Two Concentric Circles Of Radii

The relative velocity \(\vec{v}_A-\vec{v}_B \text { at } t=\frac{\pi}{2 \omega}\) is

  1. \(\omega\left(R_2-R_1\right) \hat{i}\)
  2. \(\omega\left(R_1-R_2\right) \hat{i}\)
  3. \(-\omega\left(R_1+R_2\right) \hat{i}\)
  4. \(\left(R_1+R_2\right) \hat{i}\)

Answer: 1. \(\omega\left(R_2-R_1\right) \hat{i}\)

NEET Physics Solutions For Class 11 Centrifuge Force

NEET Physics Solutions For Class 11 Centrifuge Force

A Centrifuge: A centrifuge works on the principle of centrifugal force.

  • The centrifuge consists of two steel tubes suspended from the ends of a horizontal bar which can be rotated at high speed in a horizontal plane by an electric motor.
  • The tubes are filled with the liquid and the bar is set into rotation.
  • Due to rotational motion, the tubes get tied and finally become horizontal.
  • Due to heavy mass, the heavier particles experience more centrifugal force than that of the liquid particles. Therefore, is then stopped so that the tubes become vertical.

Question 1. Two balls of equal masses are attached to a string at a distance of 1 m and 2 m from one end as shown in Fig. The string with masses is then moved in a horizontal circle with constant speed. Find the ratio of the tension T1 and T2.
Answer:

Let the balls of the two circles be r1 and r2. The linear speeds of the two masses are v1= ωr1, v2= ωr2

where ω is the angular speed of the circular motion. The tension in the strings is such that

⇒ \(T_2=\frac{m v_2^2}{r_2}=m \omega^2 r_2\)

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion The Angular Speed Of The Circular Motion

Centrifugal Force in NEET Physics Class 11: Explanation and Solutions

\(T_1-T_2=\frac{m v_1^2}{r_1}=m \omega^2 r_1\)

∴ \(T_1=m \omega^2 r_1+T_2=m \omega^2\left(r_1+r_2\right)\)

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion The Angular Speed Of The Circular Motion.

∴ \(\frac{T_1}{T_2}=\frac{r_1+r_2}{r_2}=\frac{1+2}{2}=\frac{3}{2}\)

Conical Pendulum:

(This is the best Question of uniform circular motion)

A conical pendulum consists of a body attached to a string, such that it can revolve in a horizontal circle with uniform speed. The string traces out a cone in the space.

The force acting on the bob is

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion Conical Pendulum

  1. Tension T
  2. Weight mg

The horizontal component T sinθ of the tension T provides the centripetal force and the vertical component T cos θ balances the weight to bob

∴ T sinθ = and T cosθ = mg

From these equations ………(1)

and tan θ = ………(2)

If h = height of conical pendulum tanθ = = ………(3)

From (2) and (3)

The time period of the revolution

Hints To Solve Numerical Problems (UCM)

  1. First, show all forces acting on a particle
  2. Resolve these forces along radius and tangent.
  3. The resultant force along the radial direction provides the necessary centripetal force.
  4. Resultant force along tangent = Mar= 0 (ar= tangential acceleration)

Question 1. A vertical rod is rotating about its axis with a uniform angular speed ω. A simple pendulum of length l is attached to its upper end what is its inclination with the rod?
Answer:

Let the radius of the circle in which the bob is rotating be, the tension in the string is T, the weight of the bob mg, and the inclination of the string θ. Then T cos θ balances the weight mg and T sin θ provides the centripetal force necessary for circular motion.

That is –

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion Theta Provides The Centripetal Force Necessary For Circular Motion

T cos θ = mg and T sin θ = mω2 x

but x = l sin θ

∴ T = mω2 l

and \(\cos \theta=\frac{\mathrm{mg}}{\mathrm{T}}=\frac{\mathrm{mg}}{\mathrm{m} \omega^2 \ell}\) or \(\theta=\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{g}{\omega^2 \ell}\right)\)

Question 2. A circular loop has a small bead that can slide on it without friction. The radius of the loop is r. Keeping the loop vertically it is rotated about a vertical diameter at a constant angular speed ω. What is the value of angle θ, when the bead is in dynamic equilibrium?
Answer:

Centripetal force is provided by the horizontal component of the normal reaction N. The vertical component balances the weight. Thus

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion Centripetal Force Is Provided By The Horizontal Component Of The Normal Reaction N

N sin θ = mω2x and N cos θ = mg

Also x = r sin θ ⇒ N = mω2r

cos θ = \(\frac{g}{\omega^2 r}\) or \(\theta=\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{g}{r \omega^2}\right)\)

Question 3. A particle of mass m slides down from the vertex of the semihemisphere, without any initial velocity. At what height from the horizontal will the particle leave the sphere?
Answer:

Let the particle leave the sphere at height h, \(\frac{\mathrm{mv}^2}{\mathrm{R}}=\mathrm{mg} \cos \theta-\mathrm{N}\)

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion A Particle Of Mass M Slides Down From The Vertex Of Semihemisphere

When the particle leaves the sphere N = 0,

⇒ \(\frac{m v^2}{R}=m g \cos \theta \Rightarrow v^2=g R \cos \theta\)

According to law of conservation of energy ( K . E.+ P. E.) at A =( K . E.+ P. E.) at B

⇒ \(o+m g R=\frac{1}{2} m v^2+m g h \Rightarrow v^2=2 g(R-h)\)

From 1 and 2 h = \(\frac{2 R}{3}\) Also cosθ = 2/3

Question 4. A particle describes a horizontal circle of radius r in a funnel-type vessel of the frictionless surface with half one angle θ. If the mass of the particle is m, then in dynamical equilibrium the speed of the particle must be –
Answer:

The normal reaction N and weight mg are the only forces acting on the particle (inertial frame view), the N is making an angle \(\left(\frac{\pi}{2}-\theta\right)\) with the vertical.

The vertical component of N balances the weight mg and the horizontal component provides the centripetal force required for circular motion.

Thus

⇒ \(N \cos \left(\frac{\pi}{2}-\theta\right)=m g\)

⇒ \(N \sin \left(\frac{\pi}{2}-\theta\right)=\frac{m^2}{r}\)

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion A Particle Describes A Horizontal Circle Of Radius

or N sin θ = \(\frac{m v^2}{r} \mathrm{mg}\)

N cos θ = tan θ = \(\frac{\mathrm{rg}}{\mathrm{v}^2}\) on dividing we get ,

so \(v=\sqrt{\frac{\mathrm{rg}}{\tan \theta}}\)

Question 5. Prove that a motor car moving over a

  1. Convex bridge is lighter than the same car resting on the same bridge.
  2. The concave bridge is heavier than the same car resting on the same bridge.

Answer:

Apparent weight of car = N (normal reaction)

1. Convex bridge

The motion of the motor car over a convex bridge is the motion along the segment of a circle. The centripetal force is provided by the difference in weight mg of the car and the normal reaction N of the bridge.

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion Convex Bridge

∴ \(\mathrm{mg}-\mathrm{N}=\frac{\mathrm{mv}^2}{\mathrm{r}}\)

or N = mg – \(\frac{m v^2}{r}\)

Clearly N < mg, i.e., the apparent weight of the moving car is less than the weight of the stationary car.

2. Concave bridge N – mg = \(\frac{m v^2}{r}\)

Apparent weight N = mg + \(\frac{m v^2}{r}\)

Motion In Vertical Circle:

Motion of a body suspended by string: This is the best Question of non-uniform circular motion.

Suppose a particle of mass m is attached to an inexcusable light string of length r. The particle is moving in a vertical circle of radius r, about a fixed point O.

At lost point A velocity of particle = u (in a horizontal direction)

After covering ∠θ velocity of particle = v (at point B)

Resolve weight (mg) into two components

  1. mg cos θ (along radial direction)
  2. mg sin θ (tangential direction)

Then force T – mg cos θ provides the necessary centripetal force

T – mg cosθ = \(\frac{m v^2}{\mathrm{r}}\) ……(1)

Δ OCB cos θ = \(\frac{r-h}{r}\) ……(2)

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion Motion In Vertical Circle

or h = r (1 – cosθ)

By conservation of energy at points A and B

⇒ \(\frac{1}{2} m u^2=\frac{1}{2} m v^2+m g h \text { or } u^2=v^2+2 g h\)

or v2 = u2 + 2gh ……..(3)

Substitute value of cos θ and v2 in equn. (1)

⇒ \(T-m g\left[\frac{r-h}{r}\right]=\frac{m}{r}\left(u^2-2 g h\right) \text { or } T=\frac{m}{r}\left[u^2-2 g h+g r-g h\right) \text { or } T=\frac{m}{r}\left[u^2+g r-3 g h\right]\) …………(4)

1. If velocity becomes zero at height h1

⇒ \(O=u^2-2 g h,\) or \(\mathrm{h}_1\)

=\(\frac{\mathrm{u}^2}{2 \mathrm{~g}}\) ………..

2. If tension becomes zero at height h2

⇒ \(\mathrm{O}=\frac{\mathrm{m}}{\mathrm{r}}\left[\mathrm{u}^2+\mathrm{gr}-3 \mathrm{g} \mathrm{h}_2\right]\)

or \(\mathrm{u}^2+\mathrm{gr}-3 \mathrm{gh}_2=0\)

or \(h_2=\frac{u^2+g r}{3 g}\) …….. (4)

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3. Case of oscillation

It v = 0, T ≠ 0 then h1< h2

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion Case Of Oscillation

⇒ \(\frac{u^2}{2 g}<\frac{u^2+g r}{3 g}\)

⇒ \(3 u^2<2 u^2+2 g r\)

⇒ \(\mathrm{u}^2<2 \mathrm{gr}\)

⇒ \(u<\sqrt{2 g r}\)

4. Case Of Leaving The Circle

If v = 0, T = 0 then h1 < h2

⇒ \(\frac{u^2}{2 g}>\frac{u^2+g r}{3 g}\)

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion Case Of Leaving The Circle

⇒ \(\sqrt{5 \mathrm{gr}}>\mathrm{u}>\sqrt{2 \mathrm{gr}}\)

Case of leaving the circle

⇒ \(3 \mathrm{u}^2>2 \mathrm{u}^2+2 \mathrm{gr}\)

⇒ \(\mathrm{u}^2>2 \mathrm{gr}\)

⇒ \(u>\sqrt{2 g r}\)

⇒ \(\sqrt{5 \mathrm{gr}}>\mathrm{u}>\sqrt{2 \mathrm{gr}}\)

5. Case Of Complete The Circle

Case of completing the circle or looping the loop

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion Case Of Complete The Circle

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⇒ \(u \geq \sqrt{5 \mathrm{gr}}\)

T > 0

v ≠ 0

Special Note

The same conditions apply if a particle moves inside a smooth spherical shell of radius R. The only difference is that the tension is replaced by the normal reaction N.

This is shown in the figure given below \(v=\sqrt{g R} \quad N=0\)

1. Condition of looping the loop is u ≥ \(\sqrt{5 g R}\)

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion Condition Of Looping The Loop

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2. Condition of leaving the circle \(\sqrt{2 \mathrm{gR}}<\mathrm{u}<\sqrt{5 \mathrm{gR}}\)

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion Condition Of Leaving The Circle

3. Condition of oscillation is 0 < u ≥ \(\sqrt{2 g R}\)

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion Condition Of Oscillation

Question 1. A ball is released from height h. Find the condition for the particle to complete the circular path.
Answer:

According to law of conservation of energy (K.E. + P.E) at A = (K.E. + P.E) at B

⇒ \(0+m g h=\frac{1}{2} m v^2+0\)

⇒ \(v=\sqrt{2 g h}\)

But velocity at the lowest point of the circle,

⇒ \(v \geq \sqrt{5 g R} \Rightarrow \sqrt{2 g h} \geq \sqrt{5 g R} \Rightarrow h \geq \frac{5 R}{2}\)

Question 2. A body weighing 0.4 kg is whirled in a vertical circle making 2 revolutions per second. If the radius of the circle is 1.2 m, find the tension in the string, when the body is

  1. At the top of the circle
  2. At the bottom of the circle. Given : g = 9.8 ms-2 and π = 1.2 m

Answer:

Mass m = 0.4 kg time period = \(\frac{1}{2}\) second and radius, r = 1.2 m

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion Whirled In A Vertical Circle

Angular velocity,\(\omega=\frac{2 \pi}{1 / 2}=4 \pi \mathrm{rad} \mathrm{s}^{-1}=12.56 \mathrm{rad} \mathrm{s}^{-1}\)

At the top of the circle, \(\mathrm{T}=\frac{\mathrm{m} \mathrm{v}^2}{\mathrm{r}}-\mathrm{mg}=\mathrm{mr} \omega^2-\mathrm{mg}=\mathrm{m}\left(\mathrm{r} \omega^2-\mathrm{g}\right)\)

= 0.4 (1.2 × 12.56 × 12.56 – 9.8) N = 71.8 N

At the lowest point, T = m(rω2 + g) = 79.64 m

Question 3. In a circus a motorcyclist moves in a vertical loop inside a ‘death well’ (a hollow spherical chamber with holes, so that the spectators can watch from outside). Explain clearly why the motorcyclist does not drop down when the is at the uppermost point, with no support from below. What is the minimum speed required to perform a vertical loop if the radius of the chamber is 25 m?
Answer:

When the motorcyclist is at the highest point of the death well, the normal reaction R on the motorcyclist by the ceiling of the chamber acts downwards. His weight mg also acts downwards. These two forces are balanced by the outward centrifugal force acting on him.

∴ R + mg = \(\frac{m v^2}{r}\) …….(1) r = radius of the circle

Here v is the speed of the motorcyclist and m is the mass of the motorcyclist (including the mass of the motorcycle). Because of the balancing of the forces, the motorcyclist does not fall down.

The minimum speed required to perform a vertical loop is given by equation (i), when R = 0

∴ mg = \(\frac{m v_{\text {min }}^2}{r} \text { or } v_{\min }^2=\mathrm{gr}\)

or \(v_{\min }=\sqrt{\mathrm{gr}}=\sqrt{9.8 \times 25} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}=15.65 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}\)

So, the minimum speed at the top required to perform a vertical loop is 15.65 ms–1.

Question 4. A 4kg ball is swung in a vertical circle at the end of a cord 1 m long. What is the maximum speed at which it can swing if the cord can sustain a maximum tension of 163.6 N?
Answer:

Maximum tension = \(T=\frac{m v^2}{r}\) +mg(at lowest point)

∴ \(\frac{m v^2}{r}=T-m g\)

or \(\frac{4 v^2}{1}\) = 163.6 – 4 × 9.8

Solving we get v = 6 m/sec

Question 5. A small body of mass m = 0.1 kg swings in a vertical circle at the end of a chord of length 1 m. Its speed is 2 m/s when the chord makes an angle θ = 30º with the vertical. Find the tension in the chord.
Answer:

The equation of motion is

⇒ \(T-m g \cos \theta=\frac{m v^2}{r}\) or \(T=m g \cos \theta+\frac{m v^2}{r}\)

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion A Small Body Of Mass M Swings In A Vertical Circle At The End Of A Chord Of Length

Substituting the given values, we get

T = 0.1 × 9.8 × cos 30 + \(\frac{0.1 \times(2)^2}{1}=0.98 \times\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)+0.4\)

= 0.85 + 0.4 = 1.25 N

Special Notes Important Point:

If a particle of mass m is connected to a light rod and whirled in a vertical circle of radius R, then to complete the circle, the minimum velocity of the particle at the bottommost points is not. Because in this case, the velocity of the particle at the topmost point can be zero also. Using the conservation of mechanical energy between points A and B (1) we get

⇒ \(\frac{1}{2} m\left(u^2-v^2\right)=m g h\)

or \(\frac{1}{2} m u^2=m g(2 R)\)

∴ u = \(2 \sqrt{g R}\)

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion Important Point A Particle Is Compelled To Move Inside A Smooth Vertical Tube

Therefore, the minimum value of u in this case is \(2 \sqrt{g R}\)

The same is the case when a particle is compelled to move inside a smooth vertical tube

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Particle Application Of Circular Motion

A Cyclist Making A Turn: Let a cyclist moving on a circular path of radius r bend away from the vertical by an angle θ. If R is the reaction of the ground, then R may be resolved into two components horizontal and vertical.

The vertical component R cos θ balances the weight mg of the cyclist and the horizontal component R sin θ provides the necessary centripetal force for circular motion.

R sin θ = \(\frac{m v^2}{r}\) ……. (1)

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion A Cyclist Making A Turn

and R cos θ = mg ……. (2)

Dividing by (2), we get

⇒ \(\tan \theta \frac{\mathrm{v}^2}{\mathrm{rg}}\) ……. (3)

For less bedding of cyclists, his speed v should be smaller, and the radius r of a circular path should be greater. If μ is the coefficient of friction, then for no skidding of cycle (or overturning of cyclist)

⇒ \(\mu \geq \tan \theta\) …… (4)

⇒ \(\mu \geq \frac{v^2}{r g}\)

An Aeroplane Making A Turn

In order to make a circular turn, a plane must roll at some angle θ in such a manner that the horizontal component of the lift force L provides the necessary centripetal force for circular motion. The vertical component of the lift force balances the weight of the plane.

L sin θ = \(\frac{m v^2}{r}\)

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion An Aeroplane Making A Turn

and L cos θ = mg

or the angle θ should be such that tan θ = \(\frac{v^2}{rg}\)

Death Well And Rotor: Example of uniform circular motion In ‘Death Well’ a person drives a bicycle on the vertical surface of a large wooden well.

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion A Passenger On A Rotor Ride

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  • In ‘Death Well’ walls are at rest while the person revolves.
  • In a rotor, at a certain angular speed of the rotor, a person hangs resting against the wall without any floor.
  • In the rotor, a person is at rest and the walls rotate.
  • In both these cases friction balances the weight of a person while reaction provides the centripetal force necessary for circular motion i.e.

Force of fiction Fs= mg and Normal reaction \(F_N=\frac{m v^2}{r}\)

so \(\frac{F_N}{F_{\mathrm{s}}}=\frac{v^2}{r g}\) i.e., v = \(\sqrt{\frac{\mathrm{rgF}_{\mathrm{N}}}{\mathrm{F}_{\mathrm{s}}}}\)

Now for v to be minimum FS must be maximum, i.e., \(v_{\min }=\sqrt{\frac{\mathrm{gg}}{\mu}}\) [as FSMax = μFN]

Question 6. A 62 kg woman is a passenger in a “rotor ride” at an amusement park. A drum of radius 5.0 m is spun with an angular velocity of 25 rpm. The woman is pressed against the wall of the rotating drum. Calculate the normal force of the drum of the woman (the centripetal force that prevents her from leaving her circular path).  While the drum rotates, the floor is lowered. A vertical static friction force supports the woman’s weight. What must the coefficient of friction be to support her weight? (ω = 25 rev/min, r = 5m)

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion A Force Diagram For The Person

Answer:

Normal force exerted by the drum on the woman towards the center

⇒ \(F_N=m a_c=m \omega^2 r=62 \mathrm{~kg} \times\left(25 \frac{\mathrm{rev}}{\mathrm{min}} \times \frac{2 \pi \mathrm{rad}}{1 \mathrm{rev}} \times \frac{1 \mathrm{~min}}{60 \mathrm{~s}}\right)^2 \times 5 \mathrm{~m}=2100 \mathrm{~N}\)

μ = FN = F mg N ………

dividing eqn. (2) be eq. (1)

⇒ \(\mu=\frac{g}{\omega^2 r}=\left(\frac{60}{2 \pi \times 25}\right)^2 \times \frac{10}{5}=0.292\)

Question 7. A 1.1 kg block slides on a horizontal frictionless surface in a circular path at the end of a 0.50 m long string.

  1. Calculate the block’s speed if the tension in the string in 86 N.
  2. By what percent does the tension change if the block speed decreases by 10 percent?

Answer:

1. Force diagram for the block. The upward normal force balances the block’s weight.

The tension force of the string on the block provides the centripetal force that keeps the 50 blocks moving in a circle. Newton’s second law for forces along the radial direction is ∑ F (in a radial direction) \(T=\frac{m v^2}{r}\)

or \(v=\sqrt{\frac{T r}{m}}=\sqrt{\frac{(80 \mathrm{~N})(0.50 \mathrm{~m})}{1.2 \mathrm{~kg}}}=5.0 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\)

2. A 10 percent reduction in the speed results in a speed v’ = 5.4 m/s. The new tension is

⇒ \(T^{\prime}=\frac{m v^{\prime 2}}{\mathrm{r}}-\frac{(1.2 \mathrm{~kg})(5.4 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s})^2}{0.50 \mathrm{~m}}=70 \mathrm{~N}\)

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion A 1Point 1 kg Block Slides On A Horizontal Frictionless Surface In A Circular Path

Thus, \(\frac{\mathrm{T}^{\prime}}{\mathrm{T}}=\frac{70 \mathrm{~N}}{86 \mathrm{~N}}=0.81\)

The percentage reduction in the tension is about 19%.

The same result is obtained using a proportionality method.

⇒ \(\frac{T^{\prime}}{T}=\frac{\left(\mathrm{mv}^{\prime 2} / \mathrm{r}\right)}{\left(\mathrm{mv}^2 / \mathrm{r}\right)}=\left(\frac{\mathrm{v}^{\prime}}{\mathrm{v}}\right)^2=\left(\frac{0.90}{\mathrm{v}}\right)^2=0.81\)

Looping The Loop: This is the best Question of nonuniform circular motion in a vertical plane.

For looping the pilot of the plane puts off the engine at the lowest point and traverses a vertical loop. (with variable velocity).

Question 8. An airplane moves at 64 m/s in a vertical loop of radius 120 m. Calculate the force of the plane’s seat on a 72 kg pilot while passing through the bottom part of the loop.

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion An Aeroplane Moves At 64 Meter Per Seconds In A Vertical Loop Of Radius 120 M

Answer:

Two forces act on the pilot his downward weight force w and the upward force of the aeroplane’s seat Fseat. Because the pilot moves in a circular path, these forces along the radial direction must, according to Newton’s second law (∑ F = ma), equal the pilot’s mass times his centripetal acceleration, where

⇒ \(a_c=v^2 /r\) we find F (in radial direction) = \(F_{\text {seat }}-w=\frac{m v^2}{r}\)

Remember that force pointing towards the center of the circle (Fseat) is positive and those pointing away from the center (w) are negative.

Substituting ω = mg and rearranging, we find that the force of the airplane seat on the pilot is

⇒ \(F_{\text {seat }}=m\left(\frac{\mathrm{v}^2}{\mathrm{r}}+\mathrm{g}\right)=72 \mathrm{~kg}\left[\frac{64(\mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s})^2}{120 \mathrm{~m}}+9.8 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2\right]\)

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion The Pilot In This Example Feels Very Heavy To Keep Him In The Circular Path

= 72 kg (34.1 m/s2 + 9.8m/s2) = 3160.8 N

The pilot in this Question feels very heavy. To keep him in the circular path, the seat must push the pilot upwards with a force of 3160 N, 4.5 times his normal weight. He experiences an acceleration of 4.5 g, that is, 4.5 times the acceleration of gravity.

A Car Taking A Turn On A Level Road: When a car takes a turn on a level road, the portion of the turn can be approximated by an arc of a circle of radius r.

If the car makes the turn at a constant speed v, then there must be some centripetal force acting on the car. This force is generated by the friction between the tire and the road. (A car tends to slip radially outward, so frictional force acts inwards)

μs is the coefficient of static friction

N = mg is the normal reaction of the surface

The maximum safe velocity v is –

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion A Car Taking A Turn On A Level Road

⇒ \(\frac{m v^2}{r}-\mu_s N=\mu_s m g\)

or \(\mu_{\mathrm{s}}=\frac{v^2}{\mathrm{rg}}\)

or \(v=\sqrt{\mu_s r g}\)

It is independent of the mass of the car. The safe velocity is the same for all vehicles of larger and smaller mass.

Question 9. A car is traveling at 30 km/h in a circle of radius 60 m. What is the minimum value of μs for the car to make the turn without skidding?
Answer:

The minimum μSshould be that

⇒ \(\mu_{\mathrm{s}} \mathrm{mg}=\frac{\mathrm{mv}^2}{r}\) or \(\)

Here, \(v=30 \frac{\mathrm{km}}{\mathrm{h}}=\frac{30 \times 1000}{3600}=\frac{25}{3} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\)

⇒ \(\mu_s=\frac{25}{3} \times \frac{25}{3} \times \frac{1}{60 \times 10}=0.115\)

For all values of μS greater than or equal to the above value, the car can make the turn without skidding. If the speed of the car is high so that the minimum μs is greater than the standard values (rubber tire on dry concrete μs= 1 and on wet concrete μs= 0.7), then the car will skid.

Banking Of Road: If a cyclist takes a turn, he can bend from his vertical position. This is not possible in the case of cars, trucks, or trains.

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion If A Cyclist Takes A Turn He Can Bend From His Vertical Position

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The tilting of the vehicle is achieved by raising the outer edge of the circular track, slightly above the inner edge. This is known as the banking of the curved track. The angle of inclination with the horizontal is called the angle of banking. If the driver moves with a slow velocity friction does not play any role in negotiating the turn. The various forces acting on the vehicle are :

  1. Weight of the vehicle (mg) in the downward direction.
  2. Normal reaction (N) perpendicular to the inclined surface of the road.

Resolve N in two components.

N cosθ, vertically upwards which balances the weight of the vehicle.

∴ N cosθ = mg …….(1)

N sin θ, in the horizontal direction which provides the necessary centripetal force.

∴ N sin θ = \(\frac{m v^2}{r}\) …….(2)

on dividing eqn. (2) by eqn. (1)

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion Horizontal Direction Which Provides Necessary Centripetal Force

⇒ \(\frac{N \sin \theta}{N \cos \theta}=\frac{\frac{m v^2}{r}}{m g}\)

or \(\tan \theta=\frac{\mathrm{v}^2}{\mathrm{rg}}\)

∴ \(\theta=\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{\mathrm{v}^2}{\mathrm{rg}}\right)\)

Where m is the mass of the vehicle, r is the radius of curvature of the road, v is the speed of the vehicle and θ is the banking angle (sinθ =h/b).

Factors that decide the value of the angle of banking are as follows:

Thus, there is no need for the mass of the vehicle to express the value of the angle of banking i.e. angle of banking ⇒ is not dependent on the mass of the vehicle.

v2 = gr tanθ

∴ v = \(\sqrt{g r \tan \theta}\) (maximum safe speed)

This gives the maximum safe speed of the vehicle. In actual practice, some frictional forces are always present. So, the maximum safe velocity is always much greater than that given by the above equation. While constructing the curved track, the value of θ is calculated for fixed values of VMax and r. This explains why along the curved roads, the speed limit at which the curve is to be negotiated is clearly incited on sign boards.

The outer side of the road is raised by h = b × θ.

When θ i small, then tan θ ≈ sin θ = \(\frac{\mathrm{h}}{\mathrm{b}}\)

Also tan θ = \(\frac{v^2}{\mathrm{rg}}\)

⇒ \(\frac{v^2}{\mathrm{rg}}=\frac{\mathrm{h}}{\mathrm{b}} \text { or } \mathrm{h}=\frac{\mathrm{v}^2}{\mathrm{rg}} \times \mathrm{b}\)

Question 10. At what should a highway be banked for cars traveling at a speed of 100 km/h if the radius of the road is 400 m and no frictional forces are involved?
Answer:

The banking should be done at an angle θ such that

tan θ = \(\frac{v^2}{r g}=\frac{\frac{250}{9} \times \frac{250}{9}}{400 \times 10}\)

or \(\tan \theta=\frac{625}{81 \times 40}=0.19\)

or θ = tan–1 0.19 ≈ 0.19 radian

≈ 0.19 × 57.3º ≈ 11º

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Question 11. The radius of curvature of a railway line at a place where the train is moving with a speed of 36 kmh-1 is 1000 m, the distance between the two rails being 1.5 meters. Calculate the elevation of the outer rail above the inner rail so that there may be no side pressure on the rails.
Answer:

Velocity, \(v=36 \mathrm{~km} \mathrm{~h}^{-1}=\frac{36 \times 1000}{3600} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}\)

radius, r = 1000 m ; tanθ = \(\frac{v^2}{\mathrm{rg}}=1000 \times 9.8=\frac{1}{9.8}\)

Let h be the height through which the outer rail is raised. Let l be the distance between the two rails.

Then, tan θ = \(\frac{h}{l}[latex]

[ θ is very small] or h = l tan θ

h = 1.5 × [latex]\frac{1}{98}[/frac] = 0.0153 m [ l = 1.5 m]

Question 12. An aircraft executes a horizontal loop at a speed of 720 km h–1 with its wing banked at 15º. Calculate the radius of the loop.
Answer:

Speed , v = [latex]720 \mathrm{~km} \mathrm{~h}^{-1}=\frac{720 \times 1000}{3600} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}=200 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}\)

and \(\tan \theta=\tan 15^{\circ}=0.2679\)

⇒ \(\tan \theta=\frac{\mathrm{v}^2}{\mathrm{rg}}\)

or \(r=\frac{v^2}{g \tan \theta}=\frac{200 \times 200}{9.8 \times 0.2679} \mathrm{~m}=1523.7 \mathrm{~m}=15.24 \mathrm{~km}\)

Question 13. A train rounds an unbanked circular bend of radius 30 m at a speed of 54 km h-1. The mass of the train is 106 kg. What provides the centripetal force required for this proposal? The engine or the rails? The outer or inner rails? Which rail will wear out faster, the outer or the inner rail? What is the angle of banking required to prevent wearing out of the rails?
Answer:

⇒ \(r=30 \mathrm{~m}, \mathrm{v}=54 \mathrm{~km} \mathrm{~h}^{-1}=\frac{54 \times 5}{18} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}=15 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1} \mathrm{~m}=10^5 \mathrm{~kg}, \quad \theta=?\)

The centripetal force is provided by the lateral thrust by the outer rail on the flanges of the wheel of the train. The train causes an equal and opposite thrust on the outer rail (Newton’s third law of motion).

Thus, the outer rails wear out faster.

tan θ = \(\tan \theta=\frac{v^2}{\mathrm{rg}}=\frac{15 \times 15}{60 \times 9.8}=0.7653\)

∴ θ = tan–1(0.7653) = 37.43º 60 9.8

Special Points About Circular Motion

Centripetal force does not increase the kinetic energy of the particle moving in a circular path, hence the work done by the force is zero.

  • Centrifuges are the apparatuses used to separate small and big particles from a liquid.
  • The physical quantities that remain constant for a particle moving in the circular path are speed, kinetic energy, and angular momentum.
  • If a body is moving on a curved road with a speed greater than the speed limit, the reaction at the inner wheel disappears and it will leave the ground first.
  • On unbanked curved roads, the minimum radius of curvature of the curve for safe driving is r = v2/μg, where v is the speed of the vehicle and μ is the coefficient of friction.
  • The skidding of a vehicle will occur if v2/r > μg i.e., skidding will take place if the speed is large, the curve is sharp and μ is small.
  • If r is the radius of curvature of the speed breaker, then the maximum speed with which the vehicle can run on it without leaving contact with the ground is \(v=\sqrt{(g r)}\)
  • While taking a turn on the level road sometimes vehicles overturn due to centrifugal force.

Points To Be Remember

Uniform Motion In A Circle –

Angular velocity = \(\omega=\frac{\mathrm{d} \theta}{\mathrm{dt}}=2 \pi \mathrm{n}=\frac{2 \pi}{\mathrm{T}}\)

Linear velocity \(v=\vec{\omega} \times \vec{r}\)

v = \(v=\omega r \text { when } \vec{\omega} \text { and } \vec{r}\) are perpendicular to each other.

Centripetal acceleration = \(a=\frac{v^2}{r}=\omega^2 r=\omega v=4 \pi^2 n^2 r\)

Equations Of Motion –

For constant angular acceleration –

  1. \(\omega=\omega_0+\alpha \mathrm{t}\)
  2. \(\theta=\omega_0 t+\frac{1}{2} \alpha t^2\)
  3. \(\omega^2=\omega_0^2+2 \alpha \theta\)

Motion Of A Car On A Plane Circular Road –

For motion without skidding

⇒ \(\frac{M v_{\max }^2}{r}=\mu M_g, v_{\max } \sqrt{\mu \mathrm{g}}\)

Motion On A Banked Road – Angle of banking = θ

tan θ = \(\frac{h}{b}\)

Maximum safe speed at the bend \(\mathrm{v}_{\max }=\left[\frac{\mathrm{rg}(\mu+\tan \theta)}{1-(\mu \tan \theta)}\right]^{1 / 2}\)

If friction is negligible = \(\mathrm{v}_{\max }=\sqrt{\mathrm{rg} \tan \theta}=\sqrt{\frac{\mathrm{rhg}}{\mathrm{b}}} \text { and } \quad \tan \theta=\frac{\mathrm{v}^2 \max }{\mathrm{rg}}\)

Centrifugal Force Problems and Solutions for NEET Physics Class 11

Motion Of Cyclist On A Curve –

In equilibrium angle with vertical is θ then tan θ = \(\frac{v^2}{\mathrm{rg}}\)

Maximum safe speed = \(v_{\max }=\sqrt{\mu r g}\)

Motion In A Vertical Circle (particle tied to a string) –

At the top position – Tension \(T_A=m\left(\frac{v_A^2}{r}-g\right)\)

For TA = 0, critical speed = \(\sqrt{\mathrm{gr}}\)

At the bottom – Tension \(T_B=m\left(\frac{v_B^2}{r}+g\right)\)

For completing the circular motion minimum speed at the bottom \(v_B=\sqrt{5 \mathrm{gr}}\)

Tension TB = 6mg

Conical Pendulum (Motion in a horizontal circle)

Tension is string = \(\frac{\mathrm{mg} \ell}{\left(\ell^2-r^2\right)^{1 / 2}}\)

Angular velocity = \(\sqrt{\frac{\mathrm{g}}{\ell \cos \theta}}\)

Periodic time = \(2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{\ell \cos \theta}{g}}\)

⇒ \(2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{r}{g \tan \theta}}\)

NEET Physics Solutions For Class 11 Centripetal Force

NEET Physics Solutions For Class 11 Centripetal Force Centripetal Force

Centripetal Force: In uniform circular motion the force acting on the particle along the radius and towards the center keeps the body moving along the circular path. This force is called centripetal force.

Centripetal Force Explanation:

  1. Centripetal force is necessary for uniform circular motion.
  2. It is along the radius and towards the center.
  3. Centripetal force = [mass] × [centripetal acceleration] = \(\frac{m v^2}{r}=m r \omega^2\)

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion Centripetal Force

4. Centripetal force is due to known interaction. Therefore it is a real force. If an object tied to a string is revolved uniformly in a horizontal circle, the centripetal force is due to the tension imparted to the string by the hand.

When a satellite revolves in a circular orbit around the Earth, the centripetal force is due to the gravitational force of attraction between the satellite and the Earth.

In an atom, an electron revolves in a circular orbit around the nucleus. The centripetal force is due to the electrostatic force of attraction between the positively charged nucleus and the negatively charged.

Centripetal Force NEET Physics Class 11: Solutions and Problems

Question 1. A stone of mass 1kg is whirled in a circular path of radius 1 m. Find out the tension in the string if the linear velocity is 10 m/s.
Answer: Tension

⇒ \(\frac{m v^2}{R}=\frac{1 \times(10)^2}{1}=100 \mathrm{~N}\)

Question 2. A satellite of mass 107 kg is revolving around the earth with a time period of 30 days at a height of 1600 km. Find out the force of attraction on satellite by Earth.
Answer:

Force = \(\mathrm{m} \omega^2 R \text { and } \frac{2 \pi}{\mathrm{T}}=\frac{2 \times 3.4}{30 \times 86400}=\frac{6.28}{2.59 \times 10^6}\)

Force = \(m \omega^2 r=\left(\frac{6.28}{2.59 \times 10^6}\right)^2 \times 10^7 \times(6400+1600) \times 10^3=2.34 \times 10^5 \mathrm{~N}\)

Centrifugal Force

The pseudo force experienced by a particle performing uniform circular motion due to an accelerated frame of reference which is along the radius and directed way from the center is called centrifugal force.

NEET Class 11 Physics Centripetal Force: Key Concepts and Solutions

Centrifugal Force Explanation:

  1. Centrifugal force is a pseudo force as it is experienced due to accelerated frame of reference. The interaction of origin and away from the centre.
  2. It is along the radius and away from the centre.
  3. The centrifugal force in having the same magnitude as that of centripetal force. But, its direction is opposite to that of centripetal force . It is not due to reaction of centripetal force because without action, reaction not possible, but centrifugal force can exists without centripetal force.
  4. Magnitude of the centrifugal force is \(\frac{\mathrm{mv}^2}{\mathrm{r}} \text { or } \mathrm{mr} \omega^2\)

Note: Pseudo force acts in a noninertial frame i.e. accelerated frame of reference in which Neutron’s laws of motion do not hold good.

  • When a car moving along a horizontal curve takes a turn, the person in the car experiences a push in the outward direction.
  • The coin placed slightly away from the center of a rotating gramophone disc slips towards the edge of the disc.
  • A cyclist moving fast along a curved road has to lean inwards to keep his balance.

Difference Between Centripetal Force And Centrifugal Force:

Centripetal Force in Circular Motion: NEET Physics Solutions

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion Difference Between Centripetal Force And Centrifugal Force

Centripetal Force: Problems and Solutions for NEET Physics Class 11

Applications Of Centrifugal Force: The centrifugal pump used to lift the waterworks on the principle of centrifugal force.

NEET Physics Class 11 Notes Chapter 2 Circular Motion Applications Of Centrifugal Force

A cream separator used in the diary work works on the principle of centrifugal force. Centrifuge used for the separation of suspended particles from the liquid, works on the principle of centrifugal force. Centrifugal drier.