Previous IIT / JEE Objective Questions
Work, Energy & Power – PAGE 2

This page focuses on slightly tougher objective questions frequently asked in IIT-JEE Main & Advanced. Each question highlights a specific trap or concept.


Q16. (IIT-JEE)

A particle of mass m moves under a force F = kx. Starting from rest at x = 0, its kinetic energy at x = a is:

Answer: ½ka²

Solution Method:

Use work–energy theorem.

KE = ∫₀ᵃ kx dx = ½ka²

Trap: Acceleration is not constant → equations of motion fail.


Q17. (JEE Main)

A block slides on a smooth surface and compresses a spring. At maximum compression, which quantity is zero?

Answer: Velocity

Explanation:

  • Velocity = 0
  • Acceleration ≠ 0
  • Force ≠ 0

Q18. (IIT-JEE)

A particle moves with constant speed in a vertical circle. Work done by gravity over one complete revolution is:

Answer: 0

Reason:

Initial and final heights are same → no net work.


Q19. (JEE Main)

If momentum of a particle is increased by 50%, kinetic energy increases by:

Answer: 125%

Logic:

KE ∝ p² → (1.5)² = 2.25 → Increase = 125%


Q20. (IIT-JEE)

A body is moving upward under gravity. At what point is kinetic energy minimum?

Answer: At the highest point

Explanation:

Velocity is minimum (zero) at the top.


Q21. (JEE Main)

Which of the following forces is conservative?

Answer: Gravitational force

Why:

Work done depends only on initial and final positions.


Q22. (IIT-JEE)

A particle moves on a rough surface with constant speed. Which statement is correct?

Answer: Net work done is zero

Explanation:

Constant speed → ΔKE = 0 → Net work = 0

Trap: Individual forces may still do work.


Q23. (JEE Main)

The dimensional formula of work is:

Answer: ML²T⁻²

Method:

Work = Force × distance


Q24. (IIT-JEE)

A block slides down a frictionless track of any shape. Speed at the bottom depends on:

Answer: Vertical height only

Key Insight:

Gravity is a conservative force.


Q25. (JEE Main)

At turning point of a particle in a potential field, which condition is satisfied?

Answer: Total energy = Potential energy

Reason:

KE = 0 at turning point.


End of PAGE 2

PAGE 2 emphasizes logic-based objective solving — not heavy calculation.

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