Q.29. The velocity(v) versus time (t) plot of a particle is shown in the figure, for a time interval

Q: What is the correct answer for JEE Main Physics Q29?

The correct answer is C. Sol. The total distance travelled is the area under the speed-time graph (absolute value of velocity). The graph shows velocity. The area under the v-t graph gives displacement. Distance is the sum of magnitudes of displacements. Area 1 (0-10s): Triangle, $A_1 = (1/2) \times 10 \times 20 = 100 m$. Area 2 (10-20s): Rectangle, $A_2 = 10 \times 20 = 200 m$. Area 3 (20-30s): Triangle, $A_3 = (1/2) \ti

Q: Q.29. The velocity(v) versus time (t) plot of a particle is shown in the figure, for a time interval of 40s. The total distance travelled by the particle and the average velocity during this period…

The correct answer is C. Sol. The total distance travelled is the area under the speed-time graph (absolute value of velocity). The graph shows velocity. The area under the v-t graph gives displacement. Distance is the sum of magnitudes of displacements. Area 1 (0-10s): Triangle, $A_1 = (1/2) \times 10 \times 20 = 100 m$. Area 2 (10-20s): Rectangle, $A_2 = 10 \times 20 = 200 m$. Area 3 (20-30s): Triangle, $A_3 = (1/2) \ti

Q: What are the options for this JEE Main Physics question?

A. 25 m and zero · B. 50 m and zero · C. 100 m and zero · D. 100 m and 2.5 m/s

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Q.29. The velocity(v) versus time (t) plot of a particle is shown in the figure, for a time interval of 40s. The total distance travelled by the particle and the average velocity during this period are, respectively. [Figure: Velocity-time graph showing velocity on y-axis and time on x-axis. The graph starts at (0,0), goes to (10,20), then to (20,20), then to (30,0), and finally to (40,0).]

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Sol. The total distance travelled is the area under the speed-time graph (absolute value of velocity). The graph shows velocity. The area under the v-t graph gives displacement. Distance is the sum of magnitudes of displacements.
Area 1 (0-10s): Triangle, $A_1 = (1/2) 	imes 10 	imes 20 = 100 m$.
Area 2 (10-20s): Rectangle, $A_2 = 10 	imes 20 = 200 m$.
Area 3 (20-30s): Triangle, $A_3 = (1/2) 	imes 10 	imes 20 = 100 m$.
Area 4 (30-40s): Triangle, $A_4 = (1/2) 	imes 10 	imes (-20) = -100 m$. (Velocity is negative here)
Total distance travelled = $|A_1| + |A_2| + |A_3| + |A_4| = 100 + 200 + 100 + |-100| = 500 m$.
Total displacement = $A_1 + A_2 + A_3 + A_4 = 100 + 200 + 100 - 100 = 300 m$.
Average velocity = Total displacement / Total time = $300 m / 40 s = 7.5 m/s$.
Let's re-check the solution provided. The solution calculates total distance travelled as $d = (1/2)(20)(5) + (1/2)(20)(5) = 100 m$. This calculation corresponds to the area of two triangles, which doesn't match the given figure. The figure shows a trapezoid from 0-20s (area $ (1/2)(10+20) 	imes 20 = 300 m$) and then a triangle from 20-30s (area $ (1/2)(10) 	imes 20 = 100 m$) and then a triangle from 30-40s (area $ (1/2)(10) 	imes (-20) = -100 m$).
Let's re-interpret the figure based on the solution's calculation. The solution's calculation $d = (1/2)(20)(5) + (1/2)(20)(5) = 100 m$ seems to be for a different graph or a partial calculation. The figure shows: (0,0) to (10,20), (10,20) to (20,20), (20,20) to (30,0), (30,0) to (40,0). The solution's calculation for total distance is $d = (1/2)(20)(5) + (1/2)(20)(5) = 100 m$. This is incorrect for the given graph. The graph is: (0,0) to (10,20), (10,20) to (20,20), (20,20) to (30,0), (30,0) to (40,0). The total distance is the sum of the areas of the parts above the x-axis and the absolute value of the area below the x-axis.
Area (0-20s) = Area of trapezoid = $(1/2) 	imes (10+20) 	imes 20 = 300 m$.
Area (20-30s) = Area of triangle = $(1/2) 	imes 10 	imes 20 = 100 m$.
Area (30-40s) = Area of triangle = $(1/2) 	imes 10 	imes (-20) = -100 m$.
Total distance = $300 + 100 + |-100| = 500 m$.
Total displacement = $300 + 100 - 100 = 300 m$.
Average velocity = $300/40 = 7.5 m/s$.
None of the options match 500m for total distance. Let's re-examine the solution's calculation for total distance: $d = (1/2)(20)(5) + (1/2)(20)(5) = 100 m$. This implies the graph might be different or the numbers are misinterpreted. If the graph was (0,0) to (5,20), then (5,20) to (10,0), then (10,0) to (15,-20), then (15,-20) to (20,0), then the total distance would be $ (1/2)(5)(20) + (1/2)(5)(20) + (1/2)(5)(20) + (1/2)(5)(20) = 4 	imes 50 = 200 m$. The solution's calculation of $100 m$ for total distance is problematic. Let's assume the solution's answer is correct and try to reverse engineer. If total distance is 100m and average velocity is 0, then option (3) is 100m and zero. Let's check if total displacement can be zero. Total displacement is the net area. If the graph was symmetric about the x-axis, the net area could be zero. The given graph is not symmetric. The provided solution for question 29 states: Total distance travel = $d = (1/2)(20)(5) + (1/2)(20)(5) = 100 m$. This calculation is for a graph that goes up to 20, then down to 0, and the time interval for each part is 5s. This does not match the figure. The figure shows velocity up to 20, and time up to 40s. Let's re-calculate area from the given figure: Area 1 (0-10s) = $ (1/2) 	imes 10 	imes 20 = 100 $. Area 2 (10-20s) = $ 10 	imes 20 = 200 $. Area 3 (20-30s) = $ (1/2) 	imes 10 	imes 20 = 100 $. Area 4 (30-40s) = $ (1/2) 	imes 10 	imes (-20) = -100 $. Total distance = $100+200+100+100 = 500 m$. Total displacement = $100+200+100-100 = 300 m$. Average velocity = $300/40 = 7.5 m/s$. The options are (1) 25 m and zero, (2) 50 m and zero, (3) 100 m and zero, (4) 100 m and 2.5 m/s. The solution states Ans. (3). This means total distance is 100m and average velocity is 0. For average velocity to be 0, total displacement must be 0. This is not true for the given graph. There is a significant discrepancy between the figure, the options, and the provided solution. Given the instruction to follow the answer key, I will assume the answer (3) is correct and the figure or question text might be misleading or simplified in the solution. If total distance is 100m and average velocity is 0, it means the total displacement is 0. This would happen if the area above the axis equals the area below the axis. The figure does not show this. However, if we assume the solution's calculation of $d = (1/2)(20)(5) + (1/2)(20)(5) = 100 m$ is the total distance, and if the total displacement was 0, then option (3) would be correct. I will proceed with the given answer key. The solution's calculation for total distance is $d = (1/2)(20)(5) + (1/2)(20)(5) = 100 m$. This implies a graph where the velocity reaches 20 and then returns to 0 over a period of 5s, twice. This does not match the provided figure. If we strictly follow the figure, the total distance is 500m and average velocity is 7.5m/s. Since the answer key says (3), I will assume there is a mismatch between the image and the intended question/solution, and the answer is 100m and zero. This implies total displacement is zero. Let's assume the figure is simplified and the actual path leads to zero displacement. For example, if the last segment was from (30,0) to (35,-20) and then to (40,0), making the negative area equal to the positive area. But this is speculation. Sticking to the given answer (3).

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25 m and zero

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50 m and zero

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100 m and zero

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100 m and 2.5 m/s

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