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Classical Mid Exam

1. This document appears to be a midterm exam for a Classical Mechanics course taken by 3rd year physics students. It provides instructions for the exam, which has two parts - multiple choice questions worth 8% and worked out problems worth 22%, for a total of 30%. 2. The multiple choice section has 4 questions related to kinematics, forces, and coordinate transformations. 3. The worked out problems section has 5 questions related to vector expressions, damped harmonic motion, coordinate systems, time-dependent forces, and motion in cylindrical coordinates. Students are required to show their work and calculations clearly.

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Classical Mid Exam

1. This document appears to be a midterm exam for a Classical Mechanics course taken by 3rd year physics students. It provides instructions for the exam, which has two parts - multiple choice questions worth 8% and worked out problems worth 22%, for a total of 30%. 2. The multiple choice section has 4 questions related to kinematics, forces, and coordinate transformations. 3. The worked out problems section has 5 questions related to vector expressions, damped harmonic motion, coordinate systems, time-dependent forces, and motion in cylindrical coordinates. Students are required to show their work and calculations clearly.

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CLASSICAL MECHANICS (Phys3301) MID EXAMINATION FOR 3rd YEAR PHYSICS STUDENTS.

Date: Friday,02/07/2014 E.C Time allowed 2:30 hrs.


Mark load 30%
NAME :__________________________________________ID.NO.--------------
INSTRUCTIONS
Write your full name, Id.No before starting the exam.
Use pen only for writing answers.
Read and understand the instruction carefully.
Double answers will not carry any marks.
Write your answer only inside the space provided.
Be sure your hand writing is readable
Switch of your phone
Any act of trying to cheat is strictly forbidden.

Choice (8%) Work out (22%) Total 30%

CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER FROM THE GIVEN ALTERNATIVES.( each 2 pts)
________1. A particle whose position vector is specified by ⃗ ̂ .̂ What is the
velocity of the particle A) ̂ ̂ B) ̂ ̂
C) ̂ ̂ D) ̂ ̂
_______2. Given that the position of a particle in a plane coordinate system is ̂ ̂.
What is the value of ̂ ̂ ?
A) 0 B) 1 C) ̂ ̂ D) ̂ ̂
_______3.The force as a function of time is given by an expression Where - is a constant
and -is the time. What is the Impulse imparted on the particle?
A) B) - C) - D) -
_______4. For orthogonal coordinate transformation, which one of the following is TRUE?
A) ̃ B) ̃ C) ̃ D) A & C
PART-II WORK OUT: Show all the necessary Steps clearly and neatly.

5. Consider a vector = ̂ ̂ ̂ express this vector as a linear sum of the vector


⃗ =̂ ̂ ⃗ ̂ 3̂
+ ⃗ ̂ ̂ ̂
Find the coefficient of the original base vector and the reciprocal base vector (4 pts)
( , , , , , )

6. For a particle undergoing a vertical motion in a resistive medium having a damping force proportional
to velocity is given by . Show that the terminal velocity of the particle is

as (4 pts)

7. Consider the parabolic coordinate which is defined by

Y= Z=

or √ -Z ; √ +Z and Find
a) the base vector and the reciprocal set of base vector for this paraboloidal coordinate (3 pts)
b) Does the vectors are orthogonal? If so, how (1pts)

8. If is the time-dependent force where A and B are positive constants and ,


Show that the velocity ( ) and the trajectory in terms of , , , and respectively
given by ( 5 pts)
a) + / / b) / /

9. The motion of the particle along the circular spiral is specified in cylindrical coordinate by
̂ ̂ ̂. (5 pts) Find

a) ̂ b) ̂ c) ̂ d) an expression for velocity e) an expression for acceleration

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