A ball is thrown vertically upward with an initial velocity of 150   m   s - 1 . The ratio of…

A ball is thrown vertically upward with an initial velocity of 150 m s-1. The ratio of velocity after 3 s and 5 s is x+1x. The value of x is _____. {take, g=10 m s-2}
  1. 10
  2. -5
  3. 6
  4. 5

Solution

The formula to calculate the velocity of the ball after 3 s is given by

v3=u-3g   ...1

The formula to calculate the velocity of the ball after 5 s is given by

v5=u-5g   ...2

Divide equation (1) by equation (2) to obtain the required ratio.

v3v5=u-3gu-5g   ...3

Substitute the values of the known parameters into equation (3) to calculate the required ratio.

v3v5=150-30150-50=120100=65= 5+15

Comparing the above equation with the given expression, it can be written that x=5.

Asked in: JEE Main 2023 (12 Apr Shift 1)

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