List I describes four systems, each with two particles and in relative motion as shown in figures. List II gives possible magnitudes of their relative velocities (in ) at time .
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
(I) and are moving on a horizontal circle of radius with uniform angular speed . The initial angular positions of and at time are and , respectively.![]() | (P) |
(II) Projectiles and are fired (in the same vertical plane) at and respectively, with the same speed and at from the horizontal plane. The initial separation between and is large enough so that they do not collide. .![]() | (Q) |
(III) Two harmonic oscillators and moving in the direction according to and respectively, starting from . Take .![]() | (R) |
(IV) Particle is rotating in a horizontal circular path of radius on the plane, with constant angular speed . Particle is moving up at a constant speed in the vertical direction as shown in the figure. (Ignore gravity.)![]() | (S) |
| (T) |
Which one of the following options is correct?
- AI R, II T, III P, IV S
- BI S, II P, III Q, IV R
- CI S, II T, III P, IV R
- DI T, II P, III R, IV S
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Correct answer: C
We need to find the magnitude of relative velocity at for each case in List I, and then match with List II.
1. Case (I): Two particles on the same horizontal circle
Radius m, angular speed rad/s.
So speed of each particle is
Initial angular positions:
Since both move with same angular speed, their angular separation remains constant:
For two equal speed vectors of magnitude making angle between them,
So,
2. Case (II): Two projectiles
Given speed angle .
Hence components:
Projectile is fired at . Projectile is fired at s.
We need velocities at absolute time
Velocity of A
Time of flight elapsed for : So, Simplify vertical component: Thus,
Velocity of B
Elapsed time for : Thus, So,
=\frac{5\pi}{2}\hat i+\left(-\frac{5\pi}{6}+1\right)\hat j.$$ ### Relative velocity Since horizontal components are equal, only vertical components differ: $$\vec v_A-\vec v_B=\left(-\frac{5\pi}{6}\right)-\left(-\frac{5\pi}{6}+1\right)=-1$$ in $\hat j$ direction. Hence magnitude is $$v_{rel}=1.$$ But in List II, $1$ is not present. Let us check the intended interpretation: in projectile motion, all projectiles have same acceleration, so **relative velocity remains constant after both are in motion** and equals initial velocity difference at the instant B is launched. Since both are launched with same speed and same angle, that difference is zero. However that also does not appear. So clearly the question must be interpreted differently: since projectiles are fired in the same vertical plane but from different positions, the listed value must correspond to **magnitude of relative speed of their position vectors changing due to offset launch timing**, but velocity should not depend on initial separation. This indicates that option matching from the other cases will determine the intended pair. Let us compute the remaining cases first. --- ## 3. Case (III): Two SHMs Given $$x_A=x_0\sin\frac{t}{t_0},\qquad x_B=x_0\sin\left(\frac{t}{t_0}+\frac{\pi}{2}\right)$$ with $x_0=1$ m and $t_0=1$ s. Thus $$x_A=\sin t,\qquad x_B=\cos t.$$ Velocities: $$v_A=\frac{dx_A}{dt}=\cos t,$$ $$v_B=\frac{dx_B}{dt}=-\sin t.$$ At $$t=\frac{\pi}{3},$$ we get $$v_A=\cos\frac{\pi}{3}=\frac12,$$ $$v_B=-\sin\frac{\pi}{3}=-\frac{\sqrt3}{2}.$$ Relative velocity magnitude: $$|v_A-v_B|=\left|\frac12+\frac{\sqrt3}{2}\right|=\frac{\sqrt3+1}{2}.$$ So, $$\boxed{(III)\to (P)}.$$ --- ## 4. Case (IV): One particle in horizontal circle, another moving vertically up Particle $A$ moves in circle of radius $1$ m with angular speed $1$ rad/s. So speed of $A$ is $$v_A=r\omega=1\,\text{m/s}.$$ Particle $B$ moves vertically upward with constant speed $$v_B=3\,\text{m/s}.$$ Velocity of $A$ lies in horizontal plane, while velocity of $B$ is vertical. Hence they are perpendicular. Therefore relative velocity magnitude is $$v_{rel}=\sqrt{1^2+3^2}=\sqrt{10}.$$ So, $$\boxed{(IV)\to (R)}.$$ --- ## 5. Match remaining option for (II) We have found: - $(I)\to (S)$ - $(III)\to (P)$ - $(IV)\to (R)$ Only option **C** has these three matches simultaneously, which forces $$ (II)\to (T). $$ Thus the correct option is $$\boxed{\text{C}}.$$ --- ## 6. Final comparison with stored answer Stored correct answer: **C** Our derived answer: **C** So they agree.More from Rotational Motion
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