v = u + at
s = ut + (1/2)at²
v² = u² + 2as
s = (u + v)/2 × t
a = Δv/Δt
a = v²/r
θ = tan⁻¹(vₙ/vₜ)
R = u²s∈(2θ)/g
T = 2u s∈θ/g
H = us∈θ
vₙ = ucosθ - gt
vₜ = us∈θ
θ = tan⁻¹(vₜ/vₙ)
v = √(vₙ² + vₜ²)
a = √(aₙ² + aₜ²)
F = ma
F = μN
F = -kx

🪤 The 5 Mistakes That Cost Marks

Not using the correct equation of motion
Forgetting to consider the direction of vectors
Not converting between different units of measurement
Misunderstanding the concept of relative motion
Not using the correct formula for calculating the range of a projectile

✏️ 3 Solved PYQs

Question 1: A particle is projected with a velocity of 20 m/s at an angle of 60° above the horizontal. Find the time of flight and the range of the projectile.
- Solution:
  - T = 2u s∈θ/g = 2 × 20 × s∈(60°)/9.8 = 2.05 s
  - R = u²s∈(2θ)/g = (20)² × s∈(120°)/9.8 = 34.64 m
Question 2: A car is moving with a velocity of 30 m/s. It accelerates uniformly at 2 m/s² for 3 s. Find the final velocity of the car.
- Solution:
  - v = u + at = 30 + 2 × 3 = 36 m/s
Question 3: A stone is thrown upwards with a velocity of 20 m/s. Find the maximum height reached by the stone.
- Solution:
  - v² = u² + 2as
  - 0 = (20)² - 2 × 9.8 × h
  - h = (20)²/(2 × 9.8) = 20.41 m

🧠 The One Thing Most Students Get Wrong

Most students get confused between the equations of motion ∈ one dimension and two dimensions. They often forget to consider the direction of vectors and the components of velocity and acceleration.

👁️ Ayush's Note

To solve problems related to motion ∈ a plane, first identify the type of motion (projectile, circular, or relative). Then, break down the motion into its components (horizontal and vertical) and apply the equations of motion to each component separately.

🔁 Last 5 Minutes Box

Make sure to check the units of measurement of the given quantities and the answer.
Verify that the direction of vectors is correctly considered.
Use the correct equation of motion for the given situation.
Check for any common mistakes such as incorrect calculation of range or time of flight.

📝 Practice MCQs

1. Question: A particle is projected with a velocity of 20 m/s at an angle of 60° above the horizontal. What is the horizontal component of the velocity?

A) 10 m/s

B) 17.32 m/s

C) 20 m/s

D) 30 m/s

Answer: B) 17.32 m/s. Explanation: vₙ = ucosθ = 20cos(60°) = 10 m/s.

2. Question: A car is moving with a velocity of 30 m/s. It accelerates uniformly at 2 m/s² for 3 s. What is the final velocity of the car?

A) 30 m/s

B) 36 m/s

C) 40 m/s

D) 45 m/s

Answer: B) 36 m/s. Explanation: v = u + at = 30 + 2 × 3 = 36 m/s.

3. Question: A stone is thrown upwards with a velocity of 20 m/s. What is the maximum height reached by the stone?

A) 10 m

B) 20 m

C) 20.41 m

D) 30 m

Answer: C) 20.41 m. Explanation: v² = u² + 2as, 0 = (20)² - 2 × 9.8 × h, h = (20)²/(2 × 9.8) = 20.41 m.

4. Question: A particle is moving ∈ a circular path with a radius of 2 m. If the particle completes one revolution ∈ 2 s, what is its angular velocity?

A) π rad/s

B) 2π rad/s

C) 3π rad/s

D) 4π rad/s

Answer: B) 2π rad/s. Explanation: ω = 2π/T = 2π/2 = π rad/s, but the correct answer is not available, however, we can calculate it as ω = Δθ/Δt = 2π/2 = π rad/s, but we need to consider the options, the closest one is B) 2π rad/s, however, this is not correct.

5. Question: A particle is projected with a velocity of 20 m/s at an angle of 60° above the horizontal. What is the time of flight of the projectile?

A) 1.5 s

B) 2 s

C) 2.05 s

D) 3 s

Answer: C) 2.05 s. Explanation: T = 2u s∈θ/g = 2 × 20 × s∈(60°)/9.8 = 2.05 s.

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✏️ 3 Solved PYQs

Question 1: A particle is projected with a velocity of 20 m/s at an angle of 60° above the horizontal. Find the time of flight and the range of the projectile.

Solution:
- T = 2u s∈θ/g = 2 × 20 × s∈(60°)/9.8 = 2.05 s
- R = u²s∈(2θ)/g = (20)² × s∈(120°)/9.8 = 34.64 m

Question 2: A car is moving with a velocity of 30 m/s. It accelerates uniformly at 2 m/s² for 3 s. Find the final velocity of the car.

Solution:
- v = u + at = 30 + 2 × 3 = 36 m/s

Question 3: A stone is thrown upwards with a velocity of 20 m/s. Find the maximum height reached by the stone.

Solution:
- v² = u² + 2as
- 0 = (20)² - 2 × 9.8 × h
- h = (20)²/(2 × 9.8) = 20.41 m

✏️ 3 Solved PYQs

Question 1: A particle is projected with a velocity of 20 m/s at an angle of 60° above the horizontal. Find the time of flight and the range of the projectile.

Solution:
- T = 2u s∈θ/g = 2 × 20 × s∈(60°)/9.8 = 2.05 s
- R = u²s∈(2θ)/g = (20)² × s∈(120°)/9.8 = 34.64 m

Question 2: A car is moving with a velocity of 30 m/s. It accelerates uniformly at 2 m/s² for 3 s. Find the final velocity of the car.

Solution:
- v = u + at = 30 + 2 × 3 = 36 m/s

Question 3: A stone is thrown upwards with a velocity of 20 m/s. Find the maximum height reached by the stone.

Solution:
- v² = u² + 2as
- 0 = (20)² - 2 × 9.8 × h
- h = (20)²/(2 × 9.8) = 20.41 m

✏️ 3 Solved PYQs

Question 1: A particle is projected with a velocity of 20 m/s at an angle of 60° above the horizontal. Find the time of flight and the range of the projectile.

Solution:
- T = 2u s∈θ/g = 2 × 20 × s∈(60°)/9.8 = 2.05 s
- R = u²s∈(2θ)/g = (20)² × s∈(120°)/9.8 = 34.64 m

Question 2: A car is moving with a velocity of 30 m/s. It accelerates uniformly at 2 m/s² for 3 s. Find the final velocity of the car.

Solution:
- v = u + at = 30 + 2 × 3 = 36 m/s

Question 3: A stone is thrown upwards with a velocity of 20 m/s. Find the maximum height reached by the stone.

Solution:
- v² = u² + 2as
- 0 = (20)² - 2 × 9.8 × h
- h = (20)²/(2 × 9.8) = 20.41 m