Motion in 2D

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Motion in 2D — Key Facts

Projectile Motion Essentials

• Definition: Motion under constant gravitational acceleration (g = 9.8 m/s², often taken as 10 m/s² for NEET)
• Key Assumptions: Air resistance neglected, uniform gravity, flat Earth surface

Core Formulas:

• Maximum Height: H = u²sin²θ / (2g)
• Time of Flight: T = 2usinθ / g
• Horizontal Range: R = u²sin2θ / g = u²(2sinθcosθ) / g

Critical Facts for NEET:

• Range maximum when θ = 45° (sin2θ = 1)
• Complementary angles (θ and 90°-θ) give same range
• At highest point: vertical velocity vy = 0, horizontal velocity vx = ucosθ remains constant

⚡ Exam Tip: Forgetting g = -9.8 m/s² in vector equations is the #1 mistake in NEET projectile problems. Use 10 m/s² unless given otherwise.

⚡ Exam Tip: Questions often ask “find range when θ = 30°” or “maximum range achievable” — remember sin2θ is max at 45° giving Rmax = u²/g.

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🟡 Standard — Regular Study (2d–2mo)

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Motion in 2D — NEET/JEE Study Guide

Horizontal Projectile Motion:

• vx = u.cosθ (constant throughout motion)
• vy = u.sinθ – gt (varies linearly with time)
• Displacement: x = (u.cosθ)t, y = (u.sinθ)t – ½gt²

Trajectory Equation: y = x.tanθ – (gx²) / (2u².cos²θ) This parabolic path is fundamental for trajectory problems.

River Boat Problems:

• Downstream: Resultant velocity = vboat + vriver
• Upstream: Resultant velocity = vboat – vriver
• Minimum drift when heading directly across (perpendicular to banks)

Wind Correction for Aircraft:

• Headwind reduces ground speed
• Crosswind creates drift angle requiring heading correction
• Wind velocity vector addition to aircraft velocity

Circular Motion Introduction:

• Angular displacement: θ (in radians)
• Angular velocity: ω = dθ/dt (rad/s)
• Linear velocity: v = ωr
• Frequency: f = ω/(2π), Period: T = 2π/ω

⚡ Common Mistake: Not resolving initial velocity into components before solving — this is the most common error in NEET projectile questions.

⚡ Exam Tip: Using degree measure instead of radians in angular calculations will give wrong answers. Always convert to radians first.

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Motion in 2D — Comprehensive Notes

Projectile Motion from Different Heights:

Ground Launch (symmetrical):

• Same initial and final heights
• T = 2usinθ/g, H = u²sin²θ/(2g), R = u²sin2θ/g

Elevated Launch (from height h):

• Time to ground: t = [u.sinθ + √(u²sin²θ + 2gh)]/g
• Range on ground: R = u.cosθ × t
• Asymmetric trajectory — highest point occurs before midpoint

Projectile on Inclined Plane:

• Range along inclined plane differs from horizontal range
• Effective g-component along plane: g’ = g.sinα
• Angle measured from inclined surface, not horizontal
• Formula: R = u².sin(2θ-α) / (g.cos²α) where α is plane angle

Relative Velocity in 2D:

• v_AB = v_A – v_B (velocity of A relative to B)
• v_AB = v_AX – v_BX in x-direction
• v_AB = v_AY – v_BY in y-direction
• Important for moving observers and reference frame problems

Circular Motion – Angular Quantities:

• θ (radians) = arc length/radius
• ω = dθ/dt (angular velocity)
• α = dω/dt (angular acceleration)
• v = rω, at = rα (tangential components)

Centripetal (Radial) Acceleration:

• a_r = v²/r = ω²r (directed toward center)
• For non-uniform circular motion: – Total acceleration = √(a_r² + a_t²) – a_t = rα (tangential component)

Road Banking Physics:

• Banking angle: tanθ = v²/(rg)
• No friction required at design speed
• With friction: v_max = √[rg(tanθ + μs)]

Conical Pendulum:

• Tension T resolves into vertical (T.cosθ = mg) and horizontal (T.sinθ = mω²r) components
• ω = √(g/(h)) where h is vertical height from pivot
• Time period: T = 2π√(h/g)

NEET/JEE Advanced Examples: Example 1: Ball thrown from 20m building at 25m/s at 37°. Find time to ground and range. Solution: Use elevated launch equations with h = 20m.

Example 2: Particle projected up 30° from incline of 15°. Find range along plane if u = 50m/s. Solution: Use inclined plane formula with θ = 30°, α = 15°.

⚡ Common Mistake: Using horizontal range formula for projectiles on inclines is a trap. Always use the inclined plane formula.

⚡ Exam Tip: For circular motion problems, always draw free body diagrams showing all force components. Many NEET problems require resolving forces into radial and tangential directions.

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