$A$ ball is dropped vertically downwards from a height $h$ above the ground. It hits the ground inelastically and bounces up vertically. Neglecting subsequent motion and air resistance,which of the following graphs represents the variation between speed $(v)$ and height $(h)$ correctly?

$A$ ball is held in the position shown with a string of length $L = 1 \, m$ just taut and then projected horizontally with a velocity of $u = 3 \, m/s$. If the string becomes taut again when it is vertical,the angle $\theta$ is given by ........ $^o$.

$A$ particle of mass $m$ moving horizontally with velocity $v_0$ strikes a smooth wedge of mass $M$,as shown in the figure. After the collision,the ball starts moving up the inclined face of the wedge and rises to a height $h$. Suppose the particle,when it reaches the horizontal surface again,has a velocity $v_1$ with respect to the ground,and the wedge has a velocity $v_2$. Choose the correct statement$(s)$.

$A$ baseball having mass of $0.4 \ kg$ is thrown such that one of the forces acting on it varies with time as shown in the first graph. Also,the velocity of the ball is in the same direction as the force. The velocity varies with time as shown in the second graph. Choose the incorrect option (up to $0.3 \ s$).

Answer carefully,with reasons:
$(a)$ In an elastic collision of two billiard balls,is the total kinetic energy conserved during the short time of collision of the balls (i.e.,when they are in contact)?
$(b)$ Is the total linear momentum conserved during the short time of an elastic collision of two balls?
$(c)$ What are the answers to $(a)$ and $(b)$ for an inelastic collision?
$(d)$ If the potential energy of two billiard balls depends only on the separation distance between their centres,is the collision elastic or inelastic?
(Note: We are talking here of potential energy corresponding to the force during collision,not gravitational potential energy.)

$A$ $2\,kg$ block slides on a horizontal floor with a speed of $4\,m/s$. It strikes an uncompressed spring and compresses it until the block is motionless. The kinetic friction force is $110\,N$ and the spring constant is $1000\,N/m$. The spring compresses by ........ $cm$.