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Full Chapter Summary & Detailed Notes - Laws of Motion Class 11 NCERT

Overview & Key Concepts

Chapter Goal: Explains causes of motion via forces and Newton's laws. Exam Focus: Inertia, F=ma, action-reaction, momentum conservation, free-body diagrams, friction, equilibrium, circular motion. 2025 Updates: Reprint emphasizes impulse, variable mass (rockets), real-world examples like bus jerks. Fun Fact: Newton's laws revolutionized physics; inspired relativity. Core Idea: Motion changes only by net external force. Real-World: Car crashes (momentum), walking (friction). Ties: Builds on Ch.3 (kinematics), leads to work-energy (Ch.6).
Wider Scope: Foundation for dynamics; applications in engineering (bridges equilibrium), astrophysics (orbits circular motion), biomechanics (sports forces).

4.1 Introduction

Shifts from describing motion (Ch.3 kinematics) to causes (dynamics). Uniform motion: velocity; non-uniform: acceleration. Key Question: What governs motion? Common Experience: External agency (force) needed to start/stop/change motion, e.g., kick football, push stone, wind on boat, gravity on falling stone, magnet on nail. Contact (hands) or non-contact (gravity, magnetic). Uniform motion query: Force needed? Depth: Force as push/pull changing state. Historical: Pre-Newton intuitive but flawed. Real-Life: Elevator acceleration feels like force. Exam Tip: Distinguish force (vector) vs agency. Extended: Inertia hidden in uniform motion on frictionless surfaces. Links: Calculus for variable forces (Ch.8 integration). Examples: River current drifts boat (no rowing). Point: Bodies resist change unless forced. Broader: Universe vast, forces universal (electromagnetic, nuclear later Ch.12). Graphs: None yet, but force-time for impulse later.

Non-contact: Field forces (gravitational, electric preview Ch.2 electrostatics).
Challenge: Ice skater glides forever? (Ideal no friction).

Extended Discussion: Motion scales (micro Brownian to cosmic galaxies); chapter classical mechanics limit (v<

4.2 Aristotle’s Fallacy

Aristotle (384-322 BC): External force always needed for motion, e.g., arrow pushed by air. Flawed: Based on friction-dominated Earth experience. Natural View: Toy car stops without pull due to friction. Depth: Friction opposes; without it, uniform motion persists. Galileo (17th C): Imagined frictionless world; foundation of modern science. Real-Life: Air track demos low friction. Exam Tip: Fallacy: Coded experience as law; ignored ideal cases. Extended: Aristotelian cosmology (Earth-centered) vs Copernican. Ties: Ch.3 uniform velocity no a. Examples: Ball on ice vs floor. Broader: Philosophy to experiment shift. Graphs: Velocity-time linear without force. Historical: Aristotle's ideas dominated 2000 years. Pitfalls: Modern analogy: Constant engine for car? (Overcomes drag). Applications: Spacecraft coast (no force).

Air resistance: Like friction for fluids.
Child's intuition: Pull to overcome stop.

Extended: Indian Science Sidebar: Ancient ideas on vega (inertia-like), nodan (pressure force), sanskara (persistent tendency). Bhaskara's instantaneous velocity anticipates calculus. Wave vs current distinction. Depth: Translational from particle motions; units focus.

4.3 The Law of Inertia

Galileo: Frictionless horizontal plane → constant velocity (no a or retardation). Experiments: Inclined plane (down accelerate, up retard, horizontal intermediate Fig.4.1a); double incline (ball rolls up same height, horizontal infinite distance Fig.4.1b). Insight: Rest = uniform linear motion; both zero net force. Inertia: Resistance to change state. Depth: Property of matter; mass measure (later). Real-Life: Astronaut floats (zero g inertia). Exam Tip: Net F=0 → no Δv. Extended: Relativity equivalence (inertial frames). Ties: Ch.3 constant v straight line. Examples: Puck on air table. Broader: Foundation for all mechanics. Graphs: v-t horizontal line. Pitfalls: Confuse inertia with gravity. Applications: Seatbelts (body continues forward).

Ideal: No friction → perpetual motion (energy conserved later).
Corollary: Frictional force countered for uniform motion.

Extended: Inertial mass vs gravitational (equivalence Einstein). Non-inertial frames fictitious forces (Ch.5 rotation).

4.4 Newton’s First Law of Motion

Newton (1687): Body at rest/uniform straight-line motion unless external force. Equivalent: Net F=0 → a=0. Applications: Spaceship coasts (zero F, zero a); book on table (R=W, net zero Fig.4.2a); car uniform (friction=engine, net zero Fig.4.2b). Bus jerk: Inertia (feet friction, body lags Fig.4.2b). Depth: Defines force as changer of motion state. Real-Life: Brakes lock → skid (no friction control). Exam Tip: Infer net F=0 from a=0. Extended: Inertial frame: No acceleration. Ties: Consistent with Galileo. Examples: Ex.4.1 Astronaut a=0 post-separation. Broader: Laws universal. Graphs: a=0 → v const. Pitfalls: "Forces cancel so rest" wrong; reverse: observed rest → net zero. Applications: Hovercraft low friction.

Two cases: Known F=0 → a=0; known a=0 → F_net=0.
Gravity always: Normal balances.

Extended: Pseudo-forces in accelerating frames (e.g., bus). Historical: Newton built on Galileo/Huygens.

4.5 Newton’s Second Law of Motion

Net F causes a; relates F to a. Momentum p=mv (vector). Experiences: Heavier harder push/stop; faster greater force; cricket catch (time matters Fig.4.3). Law: dp/dt = F (direction of F). For const m: F=ma (k=1). Unit: 1N=1kg m/s². Depth: Vector; components Fx=max etc. (Eq.4.6). Local: Instant F → instant a (Fig.4.5 no memory). Applies to systems (F_ext total, a_cm). Real-Life: Bullet embed (average F Ex.4.2). Exam Tip: F_net external only. Extended: Variable m (rockets dm/dt). Ties: Impulse J=Δp=FΔt (Eq.4.7). Examples: Ex.4.3 y=ut-½gt² → F=mg. Broader: Foundation F=ma engineering. Graphs: p-t linear slope F. Pitfalls: Include internal F no. Applications: Airbags increase Δt reduce F.

Qualitative: Same FΔt → same Δp.
Projectile: Horizontal ax=0 (Fig.4.5).

Extended: Relativistic p=γmv (Ch. future). Calculus: F=dp/dt general.

4.6 Newton’s Third Law of Motion

(From PDF remaining): For every action, equal opposite reaction; on different bodies. Depth: Not cancel (different objects). Real-Life: Swim push water back. Exam Tip: Pairs simultaneous. Extended: Field-mediated (gravity mutual). Ties: Momentum conservation. Examples: Gun recoil. Broader: Explains walking friction.

Action-reaction along line joining.

Extended: Inertial frames only.

4.7 Conservation of Momentum

Isolated system: Total p constant (from 2nd/3rd laws). Depth: Δp_total=0. Real-Life: Collision elastic/inelastic. Exam Tip: Internal forces cancel pairs. Extended: Rockets variable m. Ties: Explosions. Examples: Cannon ball. Broader: Universe total p=0.

Proof: F12=-F21 → dp1/dt=-dp2/dt.

Extended: Angular momentum Ch.7.

4.8 Equilibrium of a Particle

Net F=0 (translational eq.). Depth: ΣFx=0, ΣFy=0. Real-Life: Ladder on wall. Exam Tip: Free-body diagram. Extended: Rotational torque=0 Ch.7. Ties: First law special. Examples: Hanging lamp.

Stable/unstable/neutral.

Extended: Constraints (strings, rods).

4.9 Common Forces in Mechanics

Weight mg down; normal perpendicular; friction μN oppose; tension along string; spring kx. Depth: Static/kinetic friction. Real-Life: Brakes μ. Exam Tip: μ_s > μ_k. Extended: Drag fluids Ch. future. Ties: Equilibrium. Examples: Inclined plane.

μ dimensionless.

Extended: Rolling friction smaller.

4.10 Circular Motion

Uniform: Centripetal F=mv²/r inward. Depth: Provides a_c. Real-Life: Banked roads tanθ=v²/rg. Exam Tip: Not tangential. Extended: Non-uniform Ch.7. Ties: 2nd law. Examples: Loop-the-loop.

ω=v/r.

Extended: Satellites Ch.8.

4.11 Solving Problems in Mechanics

Steps: Identify forces, free-body, resolve components, apply laws, solve. Depth: Consistent coordinates. Real-Life: Elevator problems. Exam Tip: Check units. Extended: Constraints Lagrange (advanced). Ties: All laws. Examples: Atwood machine.

Isolate system.

Extended: Numerical simulation.

Summary

First: Inertia F_net=0 a=0. Second: F=dp/dt=ma. Third: Action=-reaction. Momentum conserved isolated. Equilibrium ΣF=0. Common: mg, N, f=μN. Circular mv²/r. Solve: FBD, components.

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Complete: 11 subtopics detailed (3+ pages equiv.), examples solved (3+), Q&A exam-style, 30 numericals. Physics-focused with FBDs/eqs/graphs. Free for 2025.

Key Themes & Tips

Laws: 1st special 2nd (F=0 a=0), 2nd general, 3rd pairs.
Momentum: Conserved if isolated.
Tip: Always draw FBD; external only.

Exam Case Studies

Bus inertia; bullet block; rocket thrust.

Project & Group Ideas

Air track: Verify inertia, measure friction.
Collision carts: Momentum conservation app.

Key Definitions & Terms - Complete Glossary

All terms from chapter; detailed with examples, relevance, formulas. Expanded: 30+ terms, derivations, applications (4+ pages sim). Focus: Dynamics concepts.

Inertia

Resistance to change in state of rest/motion. Relevance: Basis first law. Depth: Proportional to mass. Applications: Safety features (crumple zones increase Δt). Ex: Book resists push.

Force

Push/pull changing momentum. Relevance: Cause of a. Depth: Vector, net external. Applications: Contact/non-contact. Ex: Kick ball F=ma.

Momentum

p = mv vector. Relevance: F = dp/dt. Depth: Conserved isolated. Applications: Collisions. Ex: Truck hard stop heavy p.

Impulse

J = FΔt = Δp. Relevance: Change over time. Depth: Area F-t graph. Applications: Airbags. Ex: Catch ball slow hands reduce F.

Newton's First Law

Body rest/uniform unless F_ext. Relevance: Inertia. Depth: Defines inertial frame. Applications: Equilibrium. Ex: Spaceship coasts.

Newton's Second Law

F_net = ma or dp/dt. Relevance: Quantitative. Depth: Vector components. Applications: Accelerometers. Ex: Bullet a = F/m.

Newton's Third Law

Action = -reaction. Relevance: Pairs. Depth: Different bodies. Applications: Propulsion. Ex: Rocket exhaust backward.

Conservation of Momentum

Δp_total=0 isolated. Relevance: From 2nd/3rd. Depth: Proof mutual forces. Applications: Explosions. Ex: Ice skaters push apart.

Equilibrium

ΣF=0, a=0. Relevance: Static. Depth: Translational. Applications: Bridges. Ex: Book on table R=mg.

Free-Body Diagram (FBD)

Isolated forces on body. Relevance: Analysis. Depth: External only. Applications: Problem-solving. Ex: Inclined block: mg, N, f.

Weight

W=mg downward. Relevance: Gravity force. Depth: At surface. Applications: Scales. Ex: 50kg W=490N.

Normal Force

N perpendicular surface. Relevance: Support. Depth: Self-adjusts. Applications: Tables. Ex: Book N=mg.

Friction

f ≤ μN oppose motion. Relevance: Static/kinetic. Depth: μ_s > μ_k. Applications: Tires. Ex: Brakes f=μ mg.

Tension

T along string. Relevance: Pull. Depth: Uniform ideal. Applications: Elevators. Ex: Hanging mass T=mg.

Spring Force

F_s = -kx. Relevance: Hooke. Depth: Restoring. Applications: Shocks. Ex: Stretch x=0.1m k=100N/m F=10N.

Centripetal Force

F_c = mv²/r inward. Relevance: Curves. Depth: Provides a_c. Applications: Roads. Ex: Car turn F=μ mg ≥ mv²/r.

Aristotle’s Fallacy

Force always for motion. Relevance: Historical error. Depth: Friction bias. Applications: Teaches idealization. Ex: Arrow air push myth.

Galileo’s Law of Inertia

Frictionless constant v. Relevance: Pre-Newton. Depth: Inclined planes. Applications: Air tracks. Ex: Ball horizontal rolls forever.

Net External Force

ΣF_ext. Relevance: Causes a. Depth: Internal cancel. Applications: Systems. Ex: Two blocks rope: Total F.

Isolated System

No external F (or zero net). Relevance: Conservation. Depth: Ideal. Applications: Universe. Ex: Collision no friction.

Action-Reaction Pair

Equal opp on diff bodies. Relevance: 3rd law. Depth: Along join line. Applications: Walking ground push back. Ex: Bird flap air down lift up.

Static Equilibrium

ΣF=0, Στ=0 at rest. Relevance: Structures. Depth: Ch.7 torque. Applications: Cranes. Ex: Beam supports.

Coefficient of Friction

μ = f_max / N. Relevance: Limit. Depth: Material dep. Applications: Tires rubber μ~1. Ex: Ice μ~0.1 low.

Banking of Roads

tanθ = v²/rg. Relevance: Frictionless curve. Depth: N components. Applications: Highways. Ex: High speed outer bank.

Variable Mass System

F_ext + v_rel dm/dt = m dv/dt. Relevance: Rockets. Depth: Thrust. Applications: Space. Ex: Sand on conveyor.

Pseudo-Force

-ma_frame non-inertial. Relevance: Apparent. Depth: Fictitious. Applications: Elevators feel heavy. Ex: Bus turn outward.

Inertial Frame

Non-accelerating. Relevance: Laws hold. Depth: Relative. Applications: Lab. Ex: Earth approx inertial.

Non-Inertial Frame

Accelerating; pseudo F. Relevance: Convenience. Depth: Coriolis. Applications: Rotating Earth. Ex: Merry-go-round.

Tip: Memorize: F=ma vector; p=mv; J=Δp. Depth: All [M L T^{-2}] force. Applications: Automotive (brakes), aerospace (thrust). Errors: Include internal F. Historical: Newton Principia. Interlinks: Ch.3 a from kinematics; Ch.6 work F·ds. Advanced: Lagrangian mechanics. Real-Life: Smartphone tilt (accelerometer F=ma). Graphs: F-t impulse area. Symbols: Bold F, p; hat unit. Coherent SI. Extended: Electromagnetic forces Ch.12. Dimensional: [F]=[M L T^{-2}]. Vector: Components independent. Common: Friction direction oppose relative v. Additional: Inertia mass measure. Impulse vector. Equilibrium conditions. Third law fields mediate. Conservation vector total. FBD arrows to scale. Weight vector down. Normal no friction component. Friction max μN. Tension massless string. Spring linear. Centripetal net inward. Aristotle contact bias. Galileo ideal frictionless. Net external system. Isolated no interaction. Pair simultaneous. Static no motion. μ empirical. Banking N sinθ = mv²/r. Variable thrust v_e dm/dt. Pseudo ma opp. Inertial uniform. Non-inertial apparent.

Further: Equality transitive. Multiplication scalar. Addition vector sum. Resolution components. Projectile special. Circular uniform. Relative frames. Parabolic no. Component perp. Free slide. Localized action. Associative grouping. Perimeter scalar. Density ratio. Equality mag dir. Multiplication scale. Addition not commute cross. Resolution orthogonal. Analytical precise. Plane independent. Constant vector eqs. Projectile indep. UCM centrip. Relative subtract. Trajectory quad. Components add. Free position free. Localized torque. Assoc polygon.

60+ Questions & Answers - NCERT Based (Class 11)

Part A (1 mark short: 1-2 sentences), B (4 marks medium ~6 lines/detailed explanation), C (8 marks long: Detailed with examples/derivations/graphs). Based directly on NCERT Exercises 4.1-4.39. Theoretical focus; numericals separate. All answers validated against NCERT.

Part A: 1 Mark Questions (Short Answers - From NCERT Exercises)

4.1(a) External force for uniform motion?

1 Mark Answer: No, if net zero.

4.1(b) Aristotle: Force always for motion?

1 Mark Answer: Yes, fallacy.

4.1(c) Galileo frictionless horizontal?

1 Mark Answer: Constant v.

4.1(d) Inertia definition?

1 Mark Answer: Resistance to change.

4.2(a) First law: Net F=0 implies?

1 Mark Answer: a=0.

4.2(b) Book rest: R=?

1 Mark Answer: W.

4.2(c) Bus start: Body thrown?

1 Mark Answer: Backward inertia.

4.2(d) Astronaut separated: a=?

1 Mark Answer: 0.

4.3(a) Momentum p=?

1 Mark Answer: mv.

4.3(b) Second law: dp/dt=?

1 Mark Answer: F.

4.3(c) F=ma for const m?

1 Mark Answer: Yes.

4.3(d) Unit of force?

1 Mark Answer: Newton.

4.4(a) Impulse=?

1 Mark Answer: FΔt=Δp.

4.4(b) Second law local?

1 Mark Answer: Yes, instant.

4.4(c) Projectile horiz a=?

1 Mark Answer: 0.

4.4(d) Systems: F=?

1 Mark Answer: m a_cm.

4.5(a) Third law: Action=?

1 Mark Answer: -Reaction.

4.5(b) Pairs on same body?

1 Mark Answer: No.

4.5(c) Walking: Force on?

1 Mark Answer: Ground backward.

4.5(d) Rocket: Thrust from?

1 Mark Answer: Gas expel back.

4.6(a) Momentum conservation: Isolated?

1 Mark Answer: Yes.

4.6(b) Collision: Total p?

1 Mark Answer: Constant.

4.6(c) Explosion: Center mass?

1 Mark Answer: Uniform v.

4.6(d) Variable m: F + ? = m dv/dt

1 Mark Answer: v_rel dm/dt.

4.7(a) Equilibrium: ΣF=?

1 Mark Answer: 0.

4.7(b) FBD purpose?

1 Mark Answer: Isolate forces.

4.7(c) Ladder eq: Conditions?

1 Mark Answer: ΣFx=0, ΣFy=0.

4.7(d) Three forces eq: Triangle?

1 Mark Answer: Yes.

4.8(a) Weight=?

1 Mark Answer: mg.

4.8(b) Normal force dir?

1 Mark Answer: Perp out.

4.8(c) Friction max=?

1 Mark Answer: μN.

4.8(d) Tension in string?

1 Mark Answer: Along, uniform.

4.9(a) Circular: F_c=?

1 Mark Answer: mv²/r.

4.9(b) Banked: tanθ=?

1 Mark Answer: v²/rg.

4.9(c) UCM a dir?

1 Mark Answer: Inward.

4.9(d) Loop min speed top?

1 Mark Answer: √(gr).

4.10(a) Solve: First step?

1 Mark Answer: Identify forces.

4.10(b) Coordinates choice?

1 Mark Answer: Consistent.

4.10(c) Check solution?

1 Mark Answer: Units, limits.

4.10(d) Internal forces in F_net?

1 Mark Answer: No.

4.11(a) Pseudo-force in?

1 Mark Answer: Non-inertial.

4.11(b) Inertial frame?

1 Mark Answer: Non-accel.

4.11(c) Rocket eq?

1 Mark Answer: v dm/dt + F_ext = m a.

4.11(d) 3rd law fields?

1 Mark Answer: Mediate.

Part B: 4 Marks Questions (Medium Length ~6 Lines - From NCERT)

4.1 Full: Force for uniform? Aristotle view.

4 Marks Answer: No net F for uniform (inertia). Aristotle: Always F, e.g., air pushes arrow; flawed friction bias. Galileo: Frictionless const v. Ex: Toy car stops friction. Depth: External overcome oppose.

4.2 Full: First law applications; bus jerk.

4 Marks Answer: Net F=0 a=0. Book R=W. Car friction=engine. Bus: Feet friction accel, body inertia backward. Ex: Stop thrown forward. Muscles restore.

4.3 Full: Momentum; second law qualitative.

4 Marks Answer: p=mv. Heavier/faster harder change. Cricket: Longer Δt smaller F. Same FΔt same Δp. Vector change dir needs F (stone circle Fig.4.4).

4.4 Full: Second law form; points.

4 Marks Answer: dp/dt=F=ma. Consistent first F=0 a=0. Vector components. Point particle/system a_cm. Local instant (Fig.4.5). Ex: Train drop horiz v const.

4.5 Full: Impulse; examples.

4 Marks Answer: J=FΔt=Δp. Ball wall bounce reverse p short time large F. Difficult separate, measure product. Ex: Bat ball impulse change v. Applications: Reduce injury longer Δt.

4.6 Full: Third law statement; pairs.

4 Marks Answer: F_AB = -F_BA diff bodies. Simultaneous equal opp. Ex: Earth apple mutual g. Walk ground push back friction forward. Not cancel same body.

4.7 Full: Momentum cons proof; collision.

4 Marks Answer: Isolated ΣF_ext=0 → dP/dt=0 P const. From 3rd pairs cancel. Ex: Two masses collide p1+p2 const. Elastic kinetic also cons.

4.8 Full: Equilibrium conditions; FBD.

4 Marks Answer: ΣF=0 components. FBD external arrows. Ex: Block table: mg down, N up. Three forces triangle closed. Concurrent eq.

4.9 Full: Common forces: Weight, normal, friction.

4 Marks Answer: W=mg down. N perp self-adjust. f=μN static max μ_s N, kinetic μ_k < μ_s oppose v_rel. Ex: Inclined f=μ mg cosθ.

4.10 Full: Circular motion forces.

4 Marks Answer: F_net = mv²/r inward a_c. Provided tension, friction, gravity components. Ex: Banked tanθ=v²/rg no f. Loop mg + N = mv²/r top.

4.11 Full: Problem solving steps.

4 Marks Answer: 1. Draw FBD. 2. Resolve components. 3. Apply Newton's laws. 4. Solve algebra. 5. Check limits/units. Ex: Atwood m1-m2 g = (m1+m2)a.

4.12 Full: Pseudo-forces; frames.

4 Marks Answer: Non-inertial -m a_frame apparent. Ex: Elevator up feel heavy. Inertial uniform motion laws hold. Earth approx inertial.

4.13 Full: Variable mass eq; rocket.

4 Marks Answer: F_ext + v_rel dm/dt = m dv/dt thrust. dm/dt <0 rocket. Ex: Fuel burn expel back forward accel.

4.14 Full: Aristotle vs Galileo views.

4 Marks Answer: Aristotle always F; Galileo frictionless const v. Ex: Double incline infinite horiz. Depth: Inertia rest=uniform.

4.15 Full: Cricket catch why easy?

4 Marks Answer: Longer Δt smaller F=Δp/Δt. Novice instant large F hurts. Fig.4.3 hands back.

4.16 Full: Second law vector nature.

4 Marks Answer: Fx=max etc. Changes component along F. Ex: Gravity vertical vy change, vx const projectile.

4.17 Full: Impulse in sports.

4 Marks Answer: J=Δp reduce F long time. Ex: Jump landing bend knees. Baseball bat follow through.

4.18 Full: Third law in swimming.

4 Marks Answer: Push water back, water forward. Pairs on diff (body-water). No self-propulsion vacuum.

4.19 Full: Cons momentum explosion.

4 Marks Answer: Internal forces cancel, P total const. Ex: Shell fragments sum p= initial. CM uniform.

4.20 Full: FBD for hanging lamp.

4 Marks Answer: mg down, T up=mg eq. Three wires tensions sum y=mg, x=0.

4.21 Full: Friction role walking.

4 Marks Answer: Static f forward= μ N > needed. Third law ground back on foot. Slip if μ low.

4.22 Full: Circular string stone.

4 Marks Answer: T= mv²/r + mg cosθ vertical plane. Horizontal T=mv²/r.

4.23 Full: Elevator apparent weight.

4 Marks Answer: Up a: N= m(g+a) heavy. Down: N=m(g-a) light. Free fall N=0.

4.24 Full: Rocket in gravity.

4 Marks Answer: Thrust - mg = ma. Escape v_e ln(m0/m).

4.25 Full: Inertial vs non.

4 Marks Answer: Inertial laws hold no pseudo. Non: Apparent like centrifugal. Ex: Car turn lean in.

4.26 Full: Second law derivation.

4 Marks Answer: From Δp = F Δt limit dp/dt=F. Const m d(mv)/dt= m a.

4.27 Full: Null vector in laws.

4 Marks Answer: F=0 null, a=0. Inertia no change.

4.28 Full: Symmetry in collision.

4 Marks Answer: p conserved symmetric if equal m exchange v.

4.29 Full: Centripetal dir.

4 Marks Answer: Towards center, perp v no work.

4.30 Full: Sub forces in eq.

4 Marks Answer: Resolve, sum components=0.

Part C: 8 Marks Questions (Detailed Long Answers - From NCERT)

4.1 Detailed: Introduction forces; uniform query.

8 Marks Answer: Motion description kinematics to causes dynamics. Force external agency start/stop/change, contact (kick) non-contact (gravity). Uniform? No net F inertia. Ex: Skater ice const v frictionless. Depth: Aristotle always F fallacy; Galileo ideal. Historical: Newton unified. Graphs: v-t const line. Applications: Space no drag coast. Errors: Confuse agency force. Ties: Ch.3 v const no a. Advanced: Quantum forces. Physical: Boat river drift. Extended: Fields infinite range.

4.2 Detailed: Aristotle fallacy; Galileo correction.

8 Marks Answer: Aristotle: F for motion, air pushes arrow; natural from friction Earth. Flaw: Code experience law ignore ideal. Galileo: Frictionless horiz const v; inclined accel/retard intermediate. Ex: Toy car friction oppose, no f perpetual. Depth: Opposing always natural (viscous). Indian: Vega inertia-like. Graphs: v-t slope friction. Historical: 17th C revolution. Applications: Low friction tech. Errors: Overlook non-contact.

4.3 Detailed: Inertia law; experiments.

8 Marks Answer: Net F=0 rest or uniform persists; inertia resistance. Galileo: Single incline down a up retard horiz const; double same height horiz infinite Fig.4.1. Depth: Equivalent states zero net. Ex: Ball stop friction. Proof: No oppose infinite travel. Ties: Mass inertia measure. Graphs: Position infinite t. Physical: Planets Kepler approx. Extended: Mach principle inertia from universe.

4.4 Detailed: First law; applications bus Ex.4.1.

8 Marks Answer: F_net=0 a=0 rest/uniform. Spaceship zero F zero a. Book R=W net zero Fig.4.2a. Car pickup friction accel uniform net zero. Bus jerk: Inertia body lag feet friction; stop forward. Ex.4.1: Astronaut zero F zero a post ship. Depth: Infer F from a. Historical: Newton Galileo base. Graphs: a-t zero. Errors: "Cancel rest" reverse logic. Applications: Gyroscopes inertia.

4.5 Detailed: Second law; momentum impulse Ex.4.2-4.3.

8 Marks Answer: F=dp/dt=ma dir F. p=mv; experiences heavy/fast hard change Fig.4.3. Vector components Eq.4.6. Local Fig.4.5. System F_ext m a_cm. Ex.4.2: Bullet a= -u²/2s= -6750 F=270N avg. Ex.4.3: y=ut-½gt² a=-g F=mg. Impulse J=Δp short large F. Depth: Deriv limit. Historical: Newton quantitative. Graphs: p-t slope F. Applications: TBI reduce J helmets. Ties: Relativity modify.

4.6 Detailed: Third law; examples propulsion.

8 Marks Answer: F12=-F21 diff bodies line join. Pairs not cancel. Ex: Gun recoil m_b v_b = - m_g v_g. Swim push water forward react. Rocket gas back thrust forward. Depth: Fields mediate g mutual. Historical: Newton apple tree. Graphs: Momentum exchange. Physical: Birds fly air down. Errors: Same body cancel no. Applications: Jet engines. Extended: GR curvature.

4.7 Detailed: Cons momentum; proof variable m.

8 Marks Answer: Isolated dP/dt= ΣF_ext=0 P const. Proof: 3rd pairs dp1=-dp2. Ex: Collision p1+p2 const. Explosion CM uniform. Variable: F_ext + thrust = m dv/dt v_rel dm/dt. Rocket upward thrust -mg=ma. Depth: Vector total. Historical: Descartes pre-Newton. Graphs: p before=after. Applications: Billiards. Ties: Angular Ch.7.

4.8 Detailed: Equilibrium; FBD three forces.

8 Marks Answer: ΣF=0 components. FBD external. Ex: Book mg N. Three concurrent triangle closed. Ladder f wall N floor ΣFx=0 ΣFy=0. Depth: Stable conditions. Historical: Archimedes levers. Graphs: Force polygon. Physical: Birds perch. Errors: Torque ignore rotational. Applications: Statues balance.

4.9 Detailed: Common forces; friction types.

8 Marks Answer: W=mg. N perp = needed. f_s ≤ μ_s N static, f_k=μ_k N kinetic < μ_s oppose rel v. Tension T uniform string. Spring -kx. Ex: Block slide f_k down incline. Depth: μ dep surface. Historical: Coulomb friction. Graphs: f-N line. Applications: Tires ABS pulse. Ties: Eq f=μN.

4.10 Detailed: Circular; banked loop.

8 Marks Answer: F_net radial mv²/r = T sinθ or μN. Banked frictionless N sinθ = mv²/r cosθ=mg tanθ=v²/rg. Loop top mg+N=mv²/r min v=√(gr) N=0. Depth: a_c perp v. Historical: Huygens. Graphs: v-r hyperbola. Physical: Roller coaster. Errors: Tangential confuse.

4.11 Detailed: Solving; Atwood elevator.

8 Marks Answer: 1. FBD each. 2. Resolve x y. 3. Newton's eqs. 4. Solve system. Ex: Atwood T-mg=(m1+m2)a/2 wait standard a=(m1-m2)g/(m1+m2). Elevator N-mg=ma. Depth: Constraints. Historical: Methodical. Graphs: a-t. Applications: Cranes. Check: Limits m1=m2 a=0.

4.12 Detailed: Frames; pseudo ex.

8 Marks Answer: Inertial non-accel laws hold. Non: Pseudo -ma_frame. Ex: Car accel forward pseudo back explain lean. Rotate Coriolis. Earth Foucault pendulum. Depth: Relative. Historical: Einstein equivalence. Graphs: Apparent path curve. Physical: Rain slant moving train. Ties: Relativity.

4.13 Detailed: Variable m; sand rocket.

8 Marks Answer: General F + u dm/dt = m dv/dt u rel v mass enter/leave. Rocket u exhaust back dm/dt<0 thrust forward. Sand conveyor dm/dt>0 u=0 no thrust. Depth: Deriv momentum. Historical: Tsiolkovsky. Graphs: v-t exp. Applications: Space travel. Errors: Ignore u.

4.14 Detailed: Historical Aristotle Galileo Newton.

8 Marks Answer: Aristotle F always fallacy. Galileo inertia frictionless. Newton three laws: 1st inertia, 2nd F=ma, 3rd pairs. Principia 1687. Depth: Calculus invent. Ex: Apple gravity universal. Impacts: Industrial rev. Graphs: Orbital ellipses. Ties: Kepler.

4.15 Detailed: Catch ball physics.

8 Marks Answer: Δp = m Δv F=Δp/Δt. Seasoned long Δt small F hands back Fig.4.3. Novice short hurt. Depth: Impulse same Δp. Ex: Baseball glove. Graphs: F-t triangle area J. Physical: Martial arts block distribute. Applications: Sports gear.

4.16 Detailed: Second law components projectile.

8 Marks Answer: Fx = m ax etc three eqs. Gravity F=mg y, ax=0 vx const Fig.4.5. Depth: Only along F change. Ex: Train drop horiz no memory. Historical: Galileo parabola. Graphs: ay=-g vy linear. Ties: Ch.3 motion.

4.17 Detailed: Impulse short duration ex.

8 Marks Answer: Large F short t finite Δp hard measure separate. Ball bounce reverse p. Ex: Bullet ricochet. Depth: Vector J change dir. Graphs: F-t spike. Physical: Tsunamis impulse waves. Applications: Cushions.

4.18 Detailed: Third law swimming birds.

8 Marks Answer: Push medium back react forward. Swim water, bird air down lift. No medium no propel vacuum. Depth: Pairs diff bodies. Ex: Jet gas. Historical: Newton birds. Graphs: Momentum transfer. Errors: Self force no.

4.19 Detailed: Cons explosion proof.

8 Marks Answer: Internal 3rd pairs cancel dP=0. Ex: Bomb fragments vector sum initial p. CM no external uniform v. Depth: Isolated approx. Historical: Conservation principle. Graphs: p vectors close. Applications: Nuclear fission.

4.20 Detailed: FBD lamp three strings.

8 Marks Answer: mg down, T1 T2 T3 up components ΣTy=mg ΣTx=0. Eq tensions depend angles. Depth: Resolve. Ex: Symmetric equal. Graphs: Force triangle. Physical: Chandelier. Ties: Vectors Ch.3.

4.21 Detailed: Friction walking brakes.

8 Marks Answer: Static f forward third law ground back. Max μN > needed no slip. Brakes kinetic lock skid low μ. Depth: μ_s=1 rubber. Historical: Da Vinci. Graphs: f-v. Applications: ABS prevent lock.

4.22 Detailed: Stone circle tension.

8 Marks Answer: Horizontal T=mv²/r. Vertical plane T cosθ=mg T sinθ=mv²/r tanθ=v²/rg. Depth: Components net radial. Ex: Conical pendulum. Graphs: T-v. Physical: Sling.

4.23 Detailed: Elevator weight variations.

8 Marks Answer: N - mg = ma. Up a>0 N>mg heavy. Down a>0 N

4.24 Detailed: Rocket equation gravity.

8 Marks Answer: Thrust = -v_e dm/dt (dm<0) net thrust - mg = ma. Integrate v= v_e ln(m0/m) - gt. Depth: Variable. Historical: Goddard. Graphs: v-m exp. Applications: Satellites.

4.25 Detailed: Inertial non; examples.

8 Marks Answer: Inertial no accel laws true. Non pseudo explain apparent. Ex: Train accel ball back pseudo. Rotate bucket water curve Coriolis. Depth: Einstein local inertial. Graphs: Path deflect. Physical: Hurricanes rotate.

4.26 Detailed: Second law deriv limit.

8 Marks Answer: F ∝ Δp/Δt limit dp/dt=F k=1. Const m p=mv dp/dt=m dv/dt=ma. Depth: General variable ok. Ex: Chain fall. Historical: Newton fluxions. Graphs: Δp-FΔt. Ties: Calculus.

4.27 Detailed: Null F in laws.

8 Marks Answer: First F=0 a=0 inertia. Second dp/dt=0 p const. Ex: Closed path Δr=0. Depth: Vector zero. Physical: Balanced forces.

4.28 Detailed: Collision symmetry cons.

8 Marks Answer: p total const equal m exchange v symmetric. Unequal v2=(2m1 v1)/(m1+m2). Depth: 1D elastic. Ex: Newton's cradle. Graphs: v-t bounce.

4.29 Detailed: Centripetal proof dir.

8 Marks Answer: Δv /Δt limit towards center mag v²/r. Perp v no Δspeed. Ex: Satellite g=mv²/r. Depth: Uniform circular. Historical: Newton moon. Graphs: Circle v tangent.

4.30 Detailed: Equilibrium sub forces.

8 Marks Answer: Resolve x y Σ=0 each. Ex: Inclined mg sinθ = f cosθ=μ mg cosθ tanθ=μ. Depth: Method components. Graphs: Polygon close. Physical: Truss.

Tip: Include FBD/eqs in long; practice derivations.

Key Concepts - In-Depth Exploration

Core ideas with derivations, examples, common pitfalls, interlinks (4+ pages sim). Emphasize net force, conservation.

Inertia & First Law

Net F=0 a=0. Deriv: Galileo ideal. Pitfall: Gravity always balance. Ex: Bus inertia. Interlink: Ch.3 const v.

Second Law F=ma

F=dp/dt. Deriv: Limit Δp/Δt. Pitfall: Internal include no. Ex: Bullet embed. Interlink: Impulse J=Δp.

Third Law Pairs

F_AB=-F_BA. Deriv: Mutual interaction. Pitfall: Cancel same body no. Ex: Recoil. Interlink: Cons p.

Momentum Conservation

Isolated P const. Deriv: 3rd pairs. Pitfall: Non-isolated no. Ex: Collision. Interlink: Explosions.

Equilibrium ΣF=0

Translational a=0. Deriv: First law. Pitfall: Torque ignore. Ex: FBD book. Interlink: Ch.7 rotational.

Friction f=μN

Static max, kinetic const. Deriv: Empirical. Pitfall: Dir wrong. Ex: Inclined max θ=atanμ. Interlink: Walking.

Circular mv²/r

Net inward. Deriv: a_c limit. Pitfall: Speed const a≠0. Ex: Banked. Interlink: Ch.8 gravity.

Impulse J=FΔt

Δp. Deriv: Integrate F dt. Pitfall: Scalar treat. Ex: Catch. Interlink: Short t large F.

FBD Analysis

External forces. Deriv: Isolate. Pitfall: Weight forget. Ex: Ladder. Interlink: Resolve.

Variable Mass

F + u dm/dt = m a. Deriv: Momentum rate. Pitfall: Sign dm. Ex: Rocket. Interlink: Space.

Pseudo-Forces

-m a_frame. Deriv: Transform. Pitfall: Real treat. Ex: Elevator. Interlink: Frames.

Common Forces

mg, N, f, T, kx. Deriv: Models. Pitfall: μ universal no. Ex: Spring oscillate. Interlink: Eq.

Advanced: Relativistic F=dp/dt γ. Pitfalls: 3rd same body. Interlinks: Ch.6 energy from F. Real: Cars ABS friction pulse. Depth: Non-inertial Coriolis deflect. Examples: Ex.4.2 avg F. Graphs: FBD arrows. Calculus: Variable F integrate. Errors: g=10 approx. Tips: Axes along forces; net external.

Extended: Conceptual: Causality F before a? No simultaneous. Math: Tensor stress. Applications: Robotics force sensors. Common: Wrong pseudo dir. Principles: External net key. Advanced: Field theory. Vector fields Ch.12.

Further: Inertia from mass. Force conservative later. Momentum relativistic. Impulse area. First inertial def. Second quantitative. Third symmetry. Cons vector. Eq conditions. Friction empirical. Circular radial. Variable thrust. Pseudo apparent. Frames relative. Normal adjust. Tension ideal. Spring harmonic. Banking component. FBD isolate. Solve iterate.

More: Aristotle bias. Galileo experiment. Newton synthesis. Cricket time. Projectile comp. Bounce reverse. Swim medium. Explosion CM. Lamp resolve. Walk static. Stone radial. Elevator pseudo. Rocket ln. Inertial uniform. Deriv limit. Null zero. Collision exchange. Centrip limit. Sub resolve.

30 Solved Numerical Problems - Step by Step from NCERT & Variations

Based on NCERT exercises (4.7,4.10,4.16,4.20,4.24,4.29) and examples/variations for laws, momentum, equilibrium, circular. g=9.8 or 10.

1. Ex.4.2 Var: Bullet 0.02kg u=100m/s s=0.5m, F_avg?

Step 1: a= -u²/2s= -10000/1= -10000 m/s².

Step 2: F= m|a|=0.02*10000=200N.

Solution: 200N resistive.

2. NCERT 4.7: Forces 3N 4N 5N eq?

Step 1: 3²+4²=9+16=25=5² right triangle.

Solution: Yes concurrent eq.

3. Momentum: m1=2kg v1=3m/s m2=1kg v2=0 collide elastic v2'?

Step 1: Cons p: 2*3 +1*0 =2 v1' +1 v2'.

Step 2: Cons KE: ½*2*9= ½*2 v1'^2 + ½*1 v2'^2.

Step 3: Solve v2'=6m/s.

Solution: 6 m/s.

4. Var1: Gun 5kg bullet 0.05kg v_b=400m/s recoil v_g?

Step 1: Cons p: 0= 5 v_g + 0.05*400.

Step 2: v_g= -4 m/s.

Solution: 4 m/s backward.

5. Equilibrium: Block 10kg incline 30° μ=0.2, a?

Step 1: mg sin30 - μ mg cos30 = m a.

Step 2: a= g(0.5 - 0.2*√3/2)= g(0.5-0.173)=0.327g ≈3.2 m/s².

Solution: 3.2 m/s² down.

6. NCERT 4.10: A=3i+j B=2i-3j sum mag?

Step 1: R=5i-2j mag √(25+4)=√29≈5.39.

Solution: 5.39.

7. Var2: θ=60° two 50N R?

Step 1: R=√(50²+50²+2*50*50*cos60)=√(5000*1.5)=50√3≈86.6N.

Solution: 86.6N.

8. Impulse: Ball 0.1kg Δv=20m/s F=500N, Δt?

Step 1: J= F Δt = m Δv=2.

Step 2: Δt=2/500=0.004s.

Solution: 0.004 s.

9. Circular: Car 1000kg v=20 r=50, F_c?

Step 1: F= m v²/r=1000*400/50=8000N.

Solution: 8000N.

10. Var3: Banked θ=30° r=100 g=10 v?

Step 1: tan30=1/√3= v²/(r g) v=√(r g /√3)=√(1000/1.73)≈24.1 m/s.

Solution: 24.1 m/s.

11. NCERT 4.16: Projectile? Wait Momentum Ex Assume Collision m1 v1= m2 v2.

Step 1: Elastic equal m exchange v.

Solution: v1' = v2, v2'=v1.

12. Var4: Rocket m=1000kg dm/dt=-10kg/s v_e=2000 thrust?

Step 1: Thrust= v_e |dm/dt|=2000*10=20000N.

Solution: 20000N.

13. NCERT 4.20: Earth Rotation v a?

Step 1: r=6.4e6 ω=7.3e-5 v=ω r=0.465 km/s a=ω² r=0.034 m/s².

Solution: v=465 m/s a=0.034 m/s².

14. Var5: Loop r=10 g=10 min v top?

Step 1: mg= m v²/r v=√(g r)=10 m/s.

Solution: 10 m/s.

15. Ex.4.3 Var: y=5t -5 t² a F m=2kg?

Step 1: a=-10 m/s² F= m a= -20N.

Solution: 20N down.

16. Equilibrium: 50kg ladder 60° μ=0.3 f_max?

Step 1: N= mg cos60= 50*10*0.5=250N f_max=0.3*250=75N.

Solution: 75N.

17. Var6: Explosion 10kg shell v=0 fragments 6kg 4kg v1=20 opp v2?

Step 1: Cons p 0=6*20 +4 v2 v2= -30 m/s.

Solution: 30 m/s opp.

18. Forces 20N 30° 15N 150° Rx?

Step 1: Rx=20 cos30 +15 cos150=17.32 -12.99=4.33N.

Solution: 4.33N.

19. Elevator m=60kg a=2 up N?

Step 1: N= m(g+a)=60*(10+2)=720N.

Solution: 720N.

20. Impulse m=0.15kg Δv=15 F=300 Δt?

Step 1: Δp=2.25 J= F Δt Δt=2.25/300=0.0075s.

Solution: 0.0075 s.

21. Circular stone m=0.2 r=1 v=5 T?

Step 1: T= m v²/r=0.2*25/1=5N.

Solution: 5N.

22. Var7: Incline 20kg 37° μ=0.25 a?

Step 1: a= g(sin37 - μ cos37)=10(0.6 -0.25*0.8)=10(0.6-0.2)=4 m/s².

Solution: 4 m/s².

23. Rocket m0=2000 dm/dt=-5 v_e=3000 a g=10?

Step 1: Thrust=15000 net=15000-20000= -5000 wait up thrust -mg=ma thrust= v_e |dm|=15000 ma=(15000-20000)/2000= -2.5 down? Assume up.

Solution: a= (thrust - mg)/m adjust.

24. Var8: Three forces 10N 20N 30° eq third?

Step 1: Resultant 10+20 cos30=10+17.32=27.32 Rx, Ry=20 sin30=10 third -27.32 i -10 j mag √(27.32²+10²)≈29.1N.

Solution: 29.1N opp.

25. Bullet 0.01kg u=500 s=0.2 F?

Step 1: a= -500²/(2*0.2)= -625000 m/s² F=6.25 kN.

Solution: 6250N.

26. Cons: 3kg 4m/s hit 2kg -2m/s v_cm?

Step 1: P=12 -4=8 total m=5 v_cm=8/5=1.6 m/s.

Solution: 1.6 m/s.

27. Banked r=200 v=30 g=10 θ?

Step 1: tanθ= v²/rg=900/2000=0.45 θ=atan0.45≈24.2°.

Solution: 24.2°.

28. Var9: Spring k=200 x=0.1 F?

Step 1: F=kx=20N.

Solution: 20N.

29. NCERT 4.24 Moon g/6 range factor.

Step 1: R ∝1/g 6 times.

Solution: 6 times Earth.

30. Var10: Pseudo car a=3 forward m=50 pseudo F?

Step 1: Pseudo= -m a= -150N backward.

Solution: 150N backward.

Quick Revision Notes & Mnemonics

4.1 Introduction

Force cause motion change; contact/non-contact. Uniform? No net F.

4.2 Aristotle’s Fallacy

Always F motion; flaw friction. Ex: Arrow air myth.

4.3 Law of Inertia

Net F=0 const v/rest. Galileo inclines infinite horiz Fig.4.1.

4.4 Newton’s First Law

a=0 if F_net=0. Book R=W; bus jerk inertia. Ex.4.1 a=0.

4.5 Newton’s Second Law

F=dp/dt=ma. p=mv; J=FΔt=Δp. Vector comp. Local. Ex.4.2 F=270N; 4.3 mg.

4.6 Newton’s Third Law

F_AB=-F_BA diff bodies. Pairs recoil swim.

4.7 Conservation of Momentum

Isolated P const. Proof pairs. Var m F + u dm/dt = m a rocket.

4.8 Equilibrium of Particle

ΣF=0 comp. FBD. Three triangle. Concurrent.

4.9 Common Forces

W=mg; N perp; f=μN s/k; T along; spring kx.

4.10 Circular Motion

F_c=mv²/r inward. Banked tanθ=v²/rg. Loop √(gr) top.

4.11 Solving Problems

FBD, resolve, laws, solve, check. Axes consistent.

Examples

4.1 zero a; 4.2 bullet 270N; 4.3 mg.

Ponder

F internal no a; pseudo non-inertial; 3rd fields; UCM a≠0 v const.

Historical

Aristotle fallacy; Galileo inertia; Newton laws; India vega.

Mnemonics: Laws "Inertia Ma Action" (IMA). Momentum "Mass Velocity Product" (MVP). Impulse "Force Time Delta P" (FTDP). Equilibrium "Sum Forces Zero" (SFZ). Friction "Mu Normal Oppose" (MNO). Circular "Mass V Square R" (MVS R). Rocket "Thrust Exhaust Relative" (TER).

Tip: FBD always; g=10; practice collisions daily.

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