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How much momentum will a dumb-bell of mass 10 kg transfer to the floor if it falls from a height of 80 cm? Take its downward acceleration to be 10 ms-2.

Answer

Given,

Mass of the dumb-bell (m) = 10 kg

Distance covered (s) = 80 cm

Convert cm to m

100 cm = 1 m

So, 80 cm = 80100\dfrac{80}{100} = 0.8 m

Initial velocity (u) = 0

Acceleration (a) = 10 ms-2

Terminal velocity (v) = ?

Momentum of the dumb-bell when it hits the ground = mv

As per the third law of motion,

v2 - u2 = 2as

Substituting we get,

v2 - 0 = 2 x 10 x 0.8

v2 = 16

v = 16\sqrt{16} ms-1

v = 4 ms-1

Hence, dumb-bell strikes the ground with a velocity of 4 ms-1

The momentum transferred by the dumb-bell to the floor = mv = 10 × 4 = 40 kgms-1

Hence, momentum transferred = 40 kgms-1

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Chapter 8: Force and Laws of Motion — Quick Reference

Newton laws inertia momentum F=ma conservation of momentum action reaction

Quick Revision Points

  • Balanced forces: net force = 0, no acceleration. Unbalanced: net force ≠ 0, causes acceleration
  • First Law (Inertia): object stays at rest/uniform motion unless external force acts
  • Momentum p = mv (kg·m/s); Second Law: F = ma = Δp/Δt
  • 1 N = force giving 1 kg an acceleration of 1 m/s²
  • Third Law: every action has equal and opposite reaction (on different bodies)
  • Conservation of momentum: m₁u₁ + m₂u₂ = m₁v₁ + m₂v₂ (no external force)
Exam Tips for Chapter 8
  • Read the detailed chapter notes for complete coverage of all NCERT topics.
  • Practice all NCERT in-text and back exercise questions — they are frequently asked in exams.
  • Focus on comparison tables, diagrams, and definitions — these are high-scoring areas.
  • For numericals (if applicable), practice at least 20 problems of varying difficulty.
  • Refer to the practice question bank (200+ questions) for thorough preparation.
Related Resources
  • Detailed Notes: ch08-force-and-laws-of-motion.html
  • Practice Questions: 100+ questions with answers in 05-practice-questions/
  • Chapter Test: 30-mark test paper in 06-tests/chapter-tests-30marks/
  • Formula Sheet: Complete formula reference in 03-teacher-aid/formula-sheet.html
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Science | Chapter 7: MotionWeb Content — Quick Reference

Chapter 7: Motion — Quick Reference

distance displacement speed velocity acceleration equations of motion graphs circular motion

Quick Revision Points

  • Distance (scalar, total path) vs Displacement (vector, shortest path)
  • Speed = distance/time (scalar); Velocity = displacement/time (vector)
  • Acceleration a = (v−u)/t; unit: m/s²
  • Equations: v = u + at; s = ut + ½at²; v² = u² + 2as
  • d-t graph slope = speed; v-t graph slope = acceleration; area under v-t = distance
  • 1 km/h = 5/18 m/s; Free fall: u = 0, a = g = 9.8 m/s²
  • Uniform circular motion: constant speed, changing velocity (direction changes)
Exam Tips for Chapter 7
  • Read the detailed chapter notes for complete coverage of all NCERT topics.
  • Practice all NCERT in-text and back exercise questions — they are frequently asked in exams.
  • Focus on comparison tables, diagrams, and definitions — these are high-scoring areas.
  • For numericals (if applicable), practice at least 20 problems of varying difficulty.
  • Refer to the practice question bank (200+ questions) for thorough preparation.
Related Resources
  • Detailed Notes: ch07-motion.html
  • Practice Questions: 100+ questions with answers in 05-practice-questions/
  • Chapter Test: 30-mark test paper in 06-tests/chapter-tests-30marks/
  • Formula Sheet: Complete formula reference in 03-teacher-aid/formula-sheet.html