Q. A ball of mass $0.2\ kg$ is thrown vertically upwards by applying a force by hand. If the hand moves $0.2\ m$ while applying the force and the ball goes upto $2\ m$ height further, find the magnitude of the force. Consider $g = 10\ m/s^{2}$

A) $16\ N$
B) $20\ N$
C) $22\ N$
D) $4\ N$
Explanation

(c) Let the ball starts moving with velocity ‘$u$’ and it reaches up to maximum height $H_{\max}$, then
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From $H_{\max} = \frac{u^{2}}{2g}$
$u = \sqrt{2g\ (H_{\max}})$
$= \sqrt{2 \times 10 \times 2} = 2\sqrt{10}\ m/s$
This velocity is supplied to the ball by the hand and initially the hand was at rest,
it acquires this velocity in distance of $0.2\ meter$
$\therefore a = \frac{u^{2}}{2s} = \frac{40}{2 \times 0.2} = 100\ m/s^{2}$
So upward force on the ball $F = m(g + a)$
$= 0.2(10 + 100) = 0.2 \times 110 = 22N$

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.

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