SARVODAYA SCHOOL

Subject : Physics Paper Set : 1

Standard : 11 DPP Date : 26-11-2024
Total Mark : 60 Time : 0H:30M

.............................................. Physics - Section A (MCQ) ..............................................

(1) If density of earth increased 4 times and its radius become half of what it is, our weight will
(A) Be four times its present value (B) Be doubled
(C) Remain same (D) Be halved
(2) The escape velocity from the earth is about 11 km/second. The escape velocity from a planet having
twice the radius and the same mean density as the earth, is ......... km/sec
(A) 22 (B) 11 (C) 5.5 (D) 15.5
(3) At what height over the earth’s pole, the free fall acceleration decreases by one percent ........ km.
(assume the radius of earth to be 6400 km)
(A) 32 (B) 80 (C) 1.253 (D) 64
(4) Two stars of masses 3 × 1031 kg each, and at distance 2 × 1011 m rotate in a plane about their common
centre of mass O.A meteorite passes through O moving perpendicular to the star’s rotation plane. In
order to escape from the gravitational field of this double star, the minimum speed that meteorite
should have at O is : (Take Gravitational constant G = 6.67 × 10−11 N m2 kg −2 )
(A) 2.4 × 104 m/s (B) 1.4 × 105 m/s (C) 3.8 × 104 m/s (D) 2.8 × 105 m/s
(5) The gravitational field, due to the ’left over part’ of a uniform sphere (from which a part as shown, has
been ’removed out’), at a very far off point , P , located as shown, would be (nearly)

5 GM 8 GM 7 GM 6 GM
(A) 6 x2
(B) 9 x2
(C) 8 x2
(D) 7 x2
(6) Assertion : An astronaut experience weightlessness in a space satellite.
Reason : When a body falls freely it does not experience gravity
(A) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(B) If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(C) If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(D) If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
(7) Kepler’s second law (law of areas) is nothing but a statement of
(A) Work energy theorem (B) Conservation of linear momentum
(C) Conservation of angular momentum (D) Conservation of energy
(8) In planetary motion the areal velocity of position vector of a planet depends on angular velocity (ω) and
the distance of the planet from sun (r). If so the correct relation for areal velocity is
√
(A) dA
dt
∝ ωr (B) dA
dt
∝ ω2r (C) dA
dt
∝ ωr2 (D) dA
dt
∝ ωr
(9) The work done to raise a mass m from the surface of the earth to a height h, which is equal to the
radius of the earth, is
(A) mgR (B) 2mgR (C) 12 mgR (D) 32 mgR

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(10) A mass m , travelling at speed V0 in a straight line from far away is deflected when it passes near a
black hole of mass M which is at a perpendicular distance R from the original line of flight. a , the
distance of closest approach between the mass and the black hole is given by the relation

( )1/2 ( )1/2 ( )−1/2 ( )−1/2

2GM aV02 GM 2GM
(A) a = R 1 + aV02
(B) a = R 1 + 2GM
(C) a = R 1 + 2aV02
(D) a = R 1 + aV02

(11) A geostationary satellite is orbiting around an arbitary planet ′ P ′ at a height of 11R above the surface of
′ ′
P , R being the radius of ′ P.′ The time period of another satellite in hours at a height of 2R from the
surface of ′ P ′ is .........′ P ′ has the time period of 24 hours.
√
(A) 6 2 (B) √62 (C) 3 (D) 5
(12) Assuming that the gravitational potential energy of an object at inflinity is zero, the change in potential
energy (final-initial) of an object of mass m, when to a height h from the surface of earth (of radius R ),
is given
(A) − GMm
R+h
GMmh
(B) R(R+h) (C) mgh (D) GMm
R+h
(13) Two masses (spheres) as in fig are placed. If mass density of each sphere is ′ ρ′ . Find force between
than

(A) 49 π 2 GρR3 (B) 49 π 2 ρ2 R4 G (C) 49 π 2 ρ2 R2 G (D) π 2 ρ2 R2 G

(14) Figure shows elliptical path abcd of a planet around the sun S such that the area of triangle csa is 14 the
area of the ellipse. (See figure) With db as the semimajor axis, and ca as the semiminor axis. If t1 is the
time taken for planet to go over path abc and t2 for path taken over cda then

(A) t1 = 4t2 (B) t1 = 2t2 (C) t1 = 3t2 (D) t1 = t2

(15) The acceleration due to gravity on the earth’s surface at the poles is g and angular velocity of the earth
about the axis passing through the pole is ω. An object is weighed at the equator and at a height h
above the poles by using a spring balance. If the weights are found to be same, then h is : (h << R,
where R is the radius of the earth)
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
(A) R8gω (B) R4gω (C) R gω (D) R2gω

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 SARVODAYA SCHOOL
Subject : Physics Paper Set : 1
DPP Date : 26-11-2024
Standard : 11
Total Mark : 60 (Answer Key) Time : 0H:30M

Physics - Section A (MCQ)

1-B 2-A 3-A 4-D 5-C 6 - A 7 - C 8 - C 9 - C 10 - D

11 - C 12 - B 13 - B 14 - C 15 - D

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 SARVODAYA SCHOOL
Subject : Physics Paper Set : 1
DPP Date : 26-11-2024
Standard : 11
Total Mark : 60 (Solutions) Time : 0H:30M

.............................................. Physics - Section A (MCQ) ..............................................

(1) If density of earth increased 4 times and its radius become half of what it is, our weight will
(A) Be four times its present value (B) Be doubled
(C) Remain same (D) Be halved
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
(b) g ∝ ρ R

(2) The escape velocity from the earth is about 11 km/second. The escape velocity from a planet having
twice the radius and the same mean density as the earth, is ......... km/sec
(A) 22 (B) 11 (C) 5.5 (D) 15.5
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
√ √
(a) ve = 2GM R
= R 8
3
πGρ
ve ∝ R if ρ= constant
Since the planet having double radius in comparison to earth therefore the escape velocity becomes
twice i.e. 22 km/s.

(3) At what height over the earth’s pole, the free fall acceleration decreases by one percent ........ km.
(assume the radius of earth to be 6400 km)
(A) 32 (B) 80 (C) 1.253 (D) 64
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
(a) g ∝ GM
r2
⇒ g ∝ r12 or r ∝ √1g
If g decrease by one percent then r should be increase by 21 %
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i.e. R = 2×100 × 6400 = 32 km

(4) Two stars of masses 3 × 1031 kg each, and at distance 2 × 1011 m rotate in a plane about their common
centre of mass O.A meteorite passes through O moving perpendicular to the star’s rotation plane. In
order to escape from the gravitational field of this double star, the minimum speed that meteorite
should have at O is : (Take Gravitational constant G = 6.67 × 10−11 N m2 kg −2 )
(A) 2.4 × 104 m/s (B) 1.4 × 105 m/s (C) 3.8 × 104 m/s (D) 2.8 × 105 m/s
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
1
2
mv 2 + 2(−GM
r
m)
=0
2 4GM 4×6.67×10−11 ×3×1031
V = r =
√ 2×1011
V = 20 2 × 10 m/s4

= 2.828 × 105 m/s

(5) The gravitational field, due to the ’left over part’ of a uniform sphere (from which a part as shown, has
been ’removed out’), at a very far off point , P , located as shown, would be (nearly)

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 5 GM 8 GM 7 GM 6 GM
(A) 6 x2
(B) 9 x2
(C) 8 x2
(D) 7 x2

Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Let mass of smaller sphere (which has to be removed) is m
Radius = R2 (f rom f igure)
M
4
πR3
= 4 mR 3
3 (2)
3 π
⇒ m = M8
Mass of the left over part of the sphere
M ′ = M − M8 = 78 M
Therefore gravitational filed due to the left over part of the sphere
′
= GMx2
= 78 GM
x2

(6) Assertion : An astronaut experience weightlessness in a space satellite.

Reason : When a body falls freely it does not experience gravity
(A) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(B) If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(C) If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(D) If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
When a body falls freely its accelerating force is g thus apparent weight of body = M (g − g) is zero.
Hence astronaut falling freely in space experiences weightlessness as its gravitational force is counter
balanced by centripetal force of satellite

(7) Kepler’s second law (law of areas) is nothing but a statement of

(A) Work energy theorem (B) Conservation of linear momentum
(C) Conservation of angular momentum (D) Conservation of energy
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Considering a small area swept by a planet in time dt is, dA = 12 r · (rdθ)
∴ So, rate ( of )swept of area.
dA 1 dθ
dt
= 2
r r dt
We know angular momentum, ⃗ = mr2 dθ⃗
L
( ) dt
So, dA
dt
= 1
2m
mr 2 dθ
dt
= L
2m
Now, a planet sweeps equal amount of area in same time interval of its revohution. (from 2 nd law) So,
dA
dt
= constant; Hence L is also constant
∴ The 2nd law is nothing but a shatement of conservation of angular momentum.

(8) In planetary motion the areal velocity of position vector of a planet depends on angular velocity (ω) and
the distance of the planet from sun (r). If so the correct relation for areal velocity is
√
(A) dA
dt
∝ ωr (B) dA
dt
∝ ω2r (C) dA
dt
∝ ωr2 (D) dA
dt
∝ ωr
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
(c) dA
dt
L
= 2m = dA
dt
∝ vr ∝ ωr2

(9) The work done to raise a mass m from the surface of the earth to a height h, which is equal to the
radius of the earth, is
(A) mgR (B) 2mgR (C) 12 mgR (D) 32 mgR

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 Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
mgh
W = 1+h/R
mgR
at h = R, W = 2

(10) A mass m , travelling at speed V0 in a straight line from far away is deflected when it passes near a
black hole of mass M which is at a perpendicular distance R from the original line of flight. a , the
distance of closest approach between the mass and the black hole is given by the relation

( )1/2 ( )1/2 ( )−1/2 ( )−1/2

2GM aV02 GM 2GM
(A) a = R 1 + aV02
(B) a = R 1 + 2GM
(C) a = R 1 + 2aV02
(D) a = R 1 + aV02

Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
mv0 R = mva ...(i)
1
2
mv20 = 12 mv2 − GMm
a
...(2)

(11) A geostationary satellite is orbiting around an arbitary planet ′ P ′ at a height of 11R above the surface of
′ ′
P , R being the radius of ′ P.′ The time period of another satellite in hours at a height of 2R from the
surface of ′ P ′ is .........′ P ′ has the time period of 24 hours.
√
(A) 6 2 (B) √62 (C) 3 (D) 5

Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
T ∝R 3/2
( 12R )3/2
24
T
= 3R ⇒ T = 3 hr

(12) Assuming that the gravitational potential energy of an object at inflinity is zero, the change in potential
energy (final-initial) of an object of mass m, when to a height h from the surface of earth (of radius R ),
is given
(A) − GMm
R+h
GMmh
(B) R(R+h) (C) mgh (D) GMm
R+h

Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
[ ] [ 1 ]
∆U = −GMm r1f − r1i = −GMm R+h − R1 = GMmh
R(R+h)

(13) Two masses (spheres) as in fig are placed. If mass density of each sphere is ′ ρ′ . Find force between
than

(A) 49 π 2 GρR3 (B) 49 π 2 ρ2 R4 G (C) 49 π 2 ρ2 R2 G (D) π 2 ρ2 R2 G

Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
( 4 πR3 ρ)( 43 πR3 ρ)G
F = 3 4R2
⇒ F = 43 π 2 ρ2 R4 G

(14) Figure shows elliptical path abcd of a planet around the sun S such that the area of triangle csa is 14 the
area of the ellipse. (See figure) With db as the semimajor axis, and ca as the semiminor axis. If t1 is the
time taken for planet to go over path abc and t2 for path taken over cda then

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 (A) t1 = 4t2 (B) t1 = 2t2 (C) t1 = 3t2 (D) t1 = t2
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Let area of ellipse abcd = x
Area of SabcS
= x2 + x4 (i.e., ar of abcd + SacS)
(Area of half ellipse + Area of triangle)
= 3x4
Area of SadcS = x − 3x 4
= x4
Area of SabcS
Area of SabcS
= 3x/4
x/4
= tt12
t1
t2
= 3 or, t1 = 3t2

(15) The acceleration due to gravity on the earth’s surface at the poles is g and angular velocity of the earth
about the axis passing through the pole is ω. An object is weighed at the equator and at a height h
above the poles by using a spring balance. If the weights are found to be same, then h is : (h << R,
where R is the radius of the earth)
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
(A) R8gω (B) R4gω (C) R gω (D) R2gω
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
ge = g (− Rω 2 )
g2 = g 1 − 2hR
g2 = g − 2gh
R
Now Rω 2 = 2gh R
2 2
h = R2gω