Class 11 Physics MCQ – Motion in a Plane

This set of Class 11 Physics Chapter 4 Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Motion in a Plane”. These MCQs are created based on the latest CBSE syllabus and the NCERT curriculum, offering valuable assistance for exam preparation.

1. How many variables are required to define the motion of a body in a plane?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The motion of a body in a plane can be defined by using two variables. These are the two defining axes of the Coordinate system, x and y. Once we have the displacement as a function of these to variables, any other quantity can be found out.

2. A body is exhibiting circular motion. What kind of motion can this be termed as?
a) Motion along a line
b) Motion in a plane
c) Motion in space
d) Motion along a point
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Circular motion is an example of motion in a plane. As a circle is a 2-dimensional entity, the body moving in a circle is also moving in a plane. Hence the motion can be termed as motion in a plane.

3. Which of the following is not an example of motion in a plane?
a) A car moving in a rectangular path
b) A bicycle moving in a circular path
c) A rocket moving into space
d) A truck moving in an infinite spiral
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: A rocket moving into space is an example of 3-dimensional motion. Hence, it cannot be out in the category of motion in a plane. Rest all examples of motion in a plane. The truck moving in an infinite spiral is also an example of motion in a plane as spiral is a 2-dimensional entity.
advertisement
advertisement

4. In how many independent directions can a vector in a plane be resolved?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: A vector in a plane will be defined by the two governing axes, X and Y. Hence, any vector can be resolved in two independent directions. If it is resolved in any other direction, that component of it will be dependent on the existing independent directions.

5. Which of the following is not true about projectile motion?
a) It is an example of motion in a plane
b) It is an example of motion along a curve
c) It is not an example of motion in space
d) The acceleration keeps changing in projectile motion
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The only acceleration in projectile motion is the acceleration due to gravity. If the maximum height of the projectile motion is not large, and can be neglected with respect to the radius of earth (which usually is the case), the acceleration due to gravity remains constant. Hence, the acceleration in projectile motion remains constant.

More MCQs on Class 11 Physics Chapter 4:

To practice all chapters and topics of class 11 Physics, here is complete set of 1000+ Multiple Choice Questions and Answers.

advertisement

advertisement
advertisement
Subscribe to our Newsletters (Subject-wise). Participate in the Sanfoundry Certification contest to get free Certificate of Merit. Join our social networks below and stay updated with latest contests, videos, internships and jobs!

Youtube | Telegram | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest
Manish Bhojasia - Founder & CTO at Sanfoundry
Manish Bhojasia, a technology veteran with 20+ years @ Cisco & Wipro, is Founder and CTO at Sanfoundry. He lives in Bangalore, and focuses on development of Linux Kernel, SAN Technologies, Advanced C, Data Structures & Alogrithms. Stay connected with him at LinkedIn.

Subscribe to his free Masterclasses at Youtube & discussions at Telegram SanfoundryClasses.