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At the moment \(t=0\), a time dependent force \[ F=at \] where \(a\) is a constant equal to \(1\,\text{N s}^{-1}\), is applied to a body of mass \(1\,\text{kg}\) resting on a smooth horizontal plane as shown in the figure. If the direction of this force makes an angle \(45^\circ\) with the horizontal, then the velocity of the body at the moment it leaves the plane is \((g=10\,\text{m/s}^2)\):

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For a body leaving a horizontal plane, use the condition \[ N=0 \] which means the upward component of applied force becomes equal to the weight.
Updated On: Jun 24, 2026
  • \(50\,\text{m/s}\)
  • \(50\sqrt{2}\,\text{m/s}\)
  • \(100\sqrt{2}\,\text{m/s}\)
  • \(100\,\text{m/s}\)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understand the condition for leaving the plane.
The body leaves the horizontal plane when the normal reaction becomes zero.
The vertical component of force is \[ F\sin45^\circ \] At the instant of leaving the plane, \[ F\sin45^\circ=mg \] Given, \[ F=at \] and \[ a=1\,\text{N s}^{-1} \] So, \[ F=t \]

Step 2: Find the time at which the body leaves the plane.
Using \[ F\sin45^\circ=mg, \] we get \[ t\cdot \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}=1\times 10 \] \[ t=10\sqrt{2}\,\text{s} \]

Step 3: Find the horizontal force responsible for motion.
The horizontal component of force is \[ F\cos45^\circ \] Since \[ F=t, \] the horizontal force is \[ F_x=t\cos45^\circ \] \[ F_x=\frac{t}{\sqrt{2}} \]

Step 4: Find horizontal acceleration.
Since mass is \[ m=1\,\text{kg}, \] the acceleration is \[ a_x=\frac{F_x}{m} \] \[ a_x=\frac{t}{\sqrt{2}} \]

Step 5: Find velocity at the instant of leaving.
The body starts from rest, so \[ v=\int_0^{10\sqrt{2}} a_x\,dt \] \[ v=\int_0^{10\sqrt{2}}\frac{t}{\sqrt{2}}\,dt \] \[ v=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\left[\frac{t^2}{2}\right]_0^{10\sqrt{2}} \] \[ v=\frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}}(10\sqrt{2})^2 \] \[ v=\frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}}\times 200 \] \[ v=\frac{100}{\sqrt{2}} \] \[ v=50\sqrt{2}\,\text{m/s} \]

Step 6: Final conclusion.
Hence, the velocity of the body at the moment it leaves the plane is \[ \boxed{50\sqrt{2}\,\text{m/s}} \]
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