DPP SOLUTION

• Subject - Physics

• Chapter - Rotational Motion

DPP’s-PPT’s By- Aayudh Sir

Moment of Inertia, Perpendicular axis
Theorem, Parallel axis Theorem
 Question

The moment of inertia of a body about a given axis of rotation depends upon:-

1 The distribution of mass

2 Distance of particle of body from the axis of rotation

3 Shape of the body

4 All of the above

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 Question

Four similar point masses (each of mass m) are placed on the circumference of
a disc of mass M and radius R. The M.I. of the system about the normal axis
through the centre O will be

1 MR2 + 4mR2

𝟏
2 MR2 + 4mR2
𝟐

𝟖
3 MR2 + mR2
𝟓

4 None of these

Ans (2)
 Question

Three point masses (each of mass m) are arranged in the X-Y plane the
moment of inertia of this array of masses about Y-axis is
1 ma2

2 2 ma2

3 4 ma2

4 6 ma2

Ans (4)
 Question

The moment of inertia in rotational motion is equivalent to:

1 Angular velocity of linear motion

2 Mass of linear motion

3 Frequency of linear motion

4 Current

Ans (2)
 Question

Three particles, each of mass m are situated at the vertices of an equilateral

triangle ABC of side l (as shown in the figure).
The moment of inertia of the system about a line AX perpendicular to AB and
in the plane of ABC, will be:
𝟓
1 2 ml2 2 ml2
𝟒

𝟑 𝟑
3 ml2 4 ml2
𝟐 𝟒

Ans (2)
 Question

Moment of inertia:

1 Is a vector quantity

2 Is a scalar quantity

3 Is a tensor quantity

4 Cannot be calculate

Ans (3)
 Question

Three point masses, each of mass m, are placed at the corners of an

equilateral triangle of side l. Then the moment of inertia of this system about
an axis along one side of the triangle is:

1 3 ml2 2 ml2

𝟑 𝟑
3 ml2 4 ml2
𝟒 𝟐

Ans (3)
 Question

There are four point masses m each on the corners of a square of side length
What is the moment of inertia of the system about one of its diagonals?

1 2 ml2

2 ml2

3 4 ml2

4 6 ml2

Ans (2)
 Question

Three identical particles are fixed to the corners of an isosceles right-angled

triangle by means of massless connecting rods. Each of the two sides has a
length d, the moment of inertia of this rigid object when the axis of rotation
coincides with the hypotenuse of the triangle is:
𝟏 𝟏
1 md2 2 md2
𝟐 𝟒

𝟑
3 md2 4 md2
𝟒

Ans (1)
 Question

Two particles of masses m1 and m2 are connected by a rigid massless rod of

length r to constitute a dumb-bell which is free to move in the plane. The
moment of inertia of the dumb-bell about an axis perpendicular to the plane
passing through the centre of mass is:
𝒎𝟏 𝒎𝟐 𝒓𝟐
1 2 (m1 + m2)r2
𝒎𝟏 + 𝒎 𝟐

𝒎𝟏 𝒎𝟐 𝒓𝟐
3 4 (m1 – m2)r2
𝒎𝟏 – 𝒎 𝟐

Ans (1)
 Question

The M.I. of a thin rod of length I about the perpendicular axis through its
centre is I. The M.I. of the square structure made by four such rods about a
perpendicular axis to the plane and through the centre will be:

1 4I

2 8I

3 12I

4 16I

Ans (4)
 Question

The moment of inertia of a square lamina about the perpendicular axis

through its centre of mass is 20 kg-m2. Then, its moment of inertia about an
axis touching its side and in the plane of the lamina will be:
1 10 kg-m2

2 30 kg-m2

3 40 kg-m2

4 25 kg-m2

Ans (3)
 Question

The axis X and Z in the plane of a disc are mutually perpendicular and Y-axis is
perpendicular to the plane of the disc. If the moment of inertia of the body
about X and Y axes is respectively 30 kg m2 and 40 kg m2 then M.I. about Z-axis
in kg m2 will be:

1 70

2 50

3 10

4 Zero

Ans (3)
 Question

By the theorem of perpendicular axes, if a body be in X-Z-plane then:

1 Ix – Iy = Iz

2 Ix + Iz = Iy

3 Ix + Iy = Iz

4 Iy + Iz = Ix

Ans (2)
 Question

The theorem of perpendicular axes is not applicable for determination of

moment of inertia along the diameter, for which of the following body:-

1 Sphere

2 Disc

3 Ring

4 Blade

Ans (1)
 Question

Three thin uniform rods each of mass M and length L are placed along the
three axis of a cartesian coordinate system with one end of each rod at the
origin. The M.I. of the system about x-axis is

𝑴𝑳𝟐 𝟐𝑴𝑳𝟐
1 2
𝟑 𝟑

𝑴𝑳𝟐
3 4 ML2
𝟔

Ans (2)
 Question

On melting of ice on the pole of the earth, its moment of inertia will:-

1 Increase

2 Decrease

3 Remain unchanged

4 None of these

Ans (1)
 Question

Three thin identical rods of mass ‘M’ and length ‘L’ each are connected to form
a shape as shown in figure. The moment of inertia of this arrangement about
an axis YY is

𝑴𝑳𝟐 𝑴𝑳𝟐
1 2
𝟒 𝟑

𝑴𝑳𝟐 𝑴𝑳𝟐
3 4
𝟐 𝟔

Ans (4)
 Question

Moment of inertia of a uniform disc of mass M and radius R about an axis

passing through its edge and perpendicular to its plane is I. Its moment of
inertia about its diameter will be
𝑰
1 I 2
𝟐

𝑰 𝑰
3 4
𝟒 𝟔

Ans (4)
 Question

Moment of inertia of a uniform rod of length L and mass m about an axis

through one end at an angle 45° to rod is

𝑴𝑳𝟐 𝑴𝑳𝟐
1 2
𝟔 𝟑

𝑴𝑳𝟐 𝑴𝑳𝟐
3 4
𝟏𝟐 𝟒

Ans (1)
 Question

What is the moment of inertia of a solid sphere of mass m and radius R kept
with its centre as x-axis at (2R, 0) about y-axis?
𝟒𝟒 𝟐𝟐
1 mR2 2 mR2
𝟕 𝟓

𝟐 𝟐
3 mR2 4 mR2
𝟓 𝟑

Ans (2)
 Question

Three rods each of mass m and length l are joined together in the form of an
equilateral triangle as shown. The moment of inertia about an axis along
median of the triangle

𝒎𝒍𝟐 𝒎𝒍𝟐
1 2
𝟐 𝟒

𝒎𝒍𝟐 𝟐𝒎𝟐
3 4
𝟑 𝟑

Ans (2)
 Question

Five particles of mass 2 kg each are attached to the circumference of circular

disc of a radius 0.1 m and negligible mass. Moment of inertia of the system
about the axis passing through the centre of disc and perpendicular to its
plane is

1 1 kg m2

2 0.1 kg m2

3 2 kg m2

4 0.2 kg m2

Ans (2)
 Question

A thin wire of length I and uniform linear mass density  is bent in the form of
a square. Its moment of inertia about an axis along one of its edge is

𝟐𝝆 𝑰 𝟑 𝟑𝝆 𝑰 𝟑
1 2
𝟑 𝟒 𝟐 𝟒

𝟓𝝆 𝑰 𝟑 𝟏𝝆 𝑰 𝟑
3 4
𝟑 𝟒 𝟑 𝟒

Ans (3)
 Question

A section of mass M and radius R is cut from a uniform circular disc. Its
moment of inertia about an axis AA passing through its centre perpendicular
to its plane is
𝑴 2 𝑴 2
1 R 2 R
𝟑 𝟔

𝑴𝑹𝟐
3 4 MR2
𝟐

Ans (3)
 Question

A thin uniform rod has moment of inertia I about an axis parallel to its length
at a certain distance. If on heating its length increases by 2%, then moment of
inertia of rod will change by
1 0% 2 1%

𝟏
3 % 4 4%
𝟐

Ans (1)
 Question

The moment of inertia of a horizontal ring about its vertical axis through
centre is mR2. Moment of inertia about its tangent parallel to the plane is
𝟑𝒎𝑹𝟐 𝒎𝑹𝟐
1 2
𝟐 𝟒

𝒎𝑹𝟐 𝟑𝒎𝑹𝟐
3 4
𝟐 𝟒

Ans (1)
 Question

For the same total mass, which of the following will have the largest moment
of inertia about an axis passing through the centre of gravity and
perpendicular to the plane of the body?

1 A disc of radius a

2 a ring of radius a

3 a square lamina of side 2 a

4 four rods forming square of side 2 a

Ans (4)
 Question

A particle of mass 2 kg is kept at (2m, 1m, 1m). the moment of inertia of this
particle about z-axis would be

1 1 kg – m2

2 2 kg – m2

3 3 kg – m2

4 None of these

Ans (4)
Radius of Gyration and Miscellaneous
Problems
 Question

The wheels of moving vehicles are made hollow in the middle and thick at the
periphery, because

1 It gives minimum moment of inertia to the tyre

2 Its shape is a strong one

3 This increases the speed

4 It increases moment of inertia of tyre

Ans (4)
 Question

A solid sphere and a hollow sphere of the same mass have the same M.I. about
their respective diameters. The ratio of their radii will be:

1 1:2

2 𝟑: 𝟓

3 𝟓: 𝟑

4 5:4

Ans (3)
 Question

The curve for the moment of inertia of a sphere of constant mass M versus
distance of axis from its centre?

1 2

3 4

Ans (2)
 Question

Which of the following has the highest moment of inertia when each of them
has the same mass and the same radius?

1 A hollow sphere about one of its diameters

2 A solid sphere about one of its diameters

3 A disc about its central axis perpendicular to the plane of the disc

4 A ring about its central axis perpendicular to the plane of the ring.

Ans (4)
 Question

If I1, I2 and I3 are moments of inertia of solid sphere, hollow sphere and a ring
of same mass and radius about geometrical axis, which of the following
statement holds good ?

1 I1 > I2 > I3

2 I3 > I2 > I1

3 I2 > I1 > I3

4 I2 > I3 > I1

Ans (2)
 Question

Three thin uniform rods each of mass M and length L are placed along the
three axis of a Cartesian coordinate system with one end of each rod at the
origin. The M. I. of the system about z-axis is

ML𝟐 2 2ML𝟐
1
𝟑 𝟑

3 ML𝟐 4 ML2
𝟔

Ans (2)
 Question

The moment of inertia of a rod of mass M and length L about an axis passing
through one edge and perpendicular to its length will be:

1 ML𝟐 2 ML𝟐
𝟏𝟐 𝟔

3 ML𝟐 4 ML2
𝟑

Ans (3)
 Question

The ratio of the radii of gyration of a circular disc about a tangential axis in
the plane of the disc and of a circular ring of the same radius about a
tangential axis in the plane of the ring is:

1 2:1

2 𝟓: 𝟔

3 2:3

4 1: 𝟐

Ans (2)
 Question

Two rods each of mass m and length l are joined at the centre to form a cross.
The moment of inertia of this cross about an axis passing through the common
centre of the rods and perpendicular to the plane formed by them, is:
𝒎𝒍𝟐 2 𝒎𝒍𝟐
1
𝟏𝟐 𝟔

𝒎𝒍𝟐 𝒎𝒍𝟐
3 4
𝟑 𝟐

Ans (2)
 Question

Which of the following bodies of same mass and same radius has minimum
moment of inertia?
1 Ring

2 Disc

3 Hollow sphere

4 Solid sphere

Ans (4)
 Question

In the rectangular lamina shown in the figure, AB = BC/2. The moment of

inertia of the lamina is minimum along the axis passing through:
1 AB

2 BC

3 EG

4 FH

Ans (4)
 Question

What is the moment of inertia of ring about its diameter?

1 2 MR𝟐
MR2
𝟐

𝟑 𝟓
3 MR2 4 MR2
𝟒 𝟒

Ans (3)
 Question

The moment of inertia of a circular ring (radius R, mass M) about an axis

which passes through tangentially and perpendicular to its plane will be:

1 MR𝟐 2 MR2
𝟐

𝟑
3 MR2 4 2MR2
𝟐

Ans (4)
 Question

Four particles each of mass m are placed at the corners of a square of side
length l. The radius of gyration of the system about an axis perpendicular to
the square and passing through centre is:
𝒍 𝒍
1 2
𝟐 𝟐

3 l 4 l 𝟐

Ans (1)
 Question

The moment of inertia of a ring of mass M and radius R about PQ axis will be:

1 2 MR𝟐
MR2 𝟐

𝟑
3 MR2 4 2 MR2
𝟐

Ans (3)
 Question

The moment of inertia of a solid cylinder about its own axis is the same as its
moment of inertia about an axis passing through its centre of gravity and
perpendicular to its length. The relation between its length L and radius R is

1 L = 𝟐R 2 L = 𝟑R

3 L = 3R 4 L=R

Ans (2)
 Question

One quarter sector is cut from a uniform circular disc of radius R. This sector
has mass M. It is made to rotate about a line perpendicular to its plane and
passing through the centre of the original disc. Its moment of inertia about the
axis of rotation is

1 𝟏 2 𝟏
𝑴𝑹𝟐 𝑴𝑹𝟐
𝟐 𝟒

𝟏
3 𝑴𝑹𝟐 4 𝟐 𝑴𝑹𝟐
𝟖

Ans (1)
Definition and Calculation of Torque
 Question

A particle of mass m and radius of gyration K is rotating with an angular

acceleration . The torque acting on the particle is
𝟏
1 mK2 2 mK2
𝟐

𝟏
3 mK2/ 4 mK22
𝟒

Ans (2)
 Question

A rigid body is rotating about an axis. To stop the rotation, we have to apply:

1 Pressure

2 Force

3 Momentum

4 Torque

Ans (4)
 Question

෡ newton acting at a point 𝒓 = 3𝒊Ƹ + 2𝒋Ƹ + 3𝒌

The torque of force 𝑭 = 2𝒊Ƹ – 3𝒋Ƹ + 4𝒌 ෡
metre about origin is:

1 ෡ N-m
6𝒊Ƹ – 6𝒋Ƹ + 12𝒌

2 ෡ N-m
–6𝒊Ƹ + 6𝒋Ƹ – 12𝒌

3 ෡ N-m
17𝒊Ƹ – 6𝒋Ƹ – 13𝒌

4 ෡ N-m
–17𝒊Ƹ + 6𝒋Ƹ + 13𝒌

Ans (3)
 Question

When constant torque is acting on a body then:

1 Body maintain its state or moves in straight line with same velocity

2 Acquire linear acceleration

3 Acquire angular acceleration

4 Rotates with a constant angular velocity

Ans (3)
 Question

෡ acts on a particle at 𝒓 = 0.5𝒋Ƹ – 2𝒌.

A force 𝑭 = 2𝒊Ƹ – 3𝒌 ෡ The torque acting on the
particle relative to a point with co-ordinates (2.0 m, 0, –3.0 m) is
1 ෡ N-m
(–3.0𝒊Ƹ – 4.5𝒋Ƹ – 𝒌)

2 ෡ N-m
(3𝒊Ƹ + 6𝒋Ƹ – 𝒌)

3 ෡ N-m
(20𝒊Ƹ + 4.0𝒋Ƹ – 𝒌)

4 ෡ N-m
– (1.5𝒊Ƹ + 4𝒋Ƹ + 𝒌)

Ans (4)
 Question

If torque on a body is zero, then which is conserved:

1 Force

2 Linear momentum

3 Angular momentum

4 Angular impulse

Ans (3)
 Question

If 𝑭 is the force acting on a particle having position vector 𝒓 and 𝝉 be the

torque of this force about the origin, then:-

1 𝒓 ⋅ 𝝉 = 𝟎 and 𝑭 ⋅ 𝝉 ≠ 𝟎

2 𝒓 ⋅ 𝝉 ≠ 𝟎 and 𝑭 ⋅ 𝝉 = 𝟎

3 𝒓 ⋅ 𝝉 > 𝟎 and 𝑭 ⋅ 𝝉 < 𝟎

4 𝒓 ⋅ 𝝉 = 𝟎 and 𝑭 ⋅ 𝝉 = 𝟎

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Rotational Equilibrium
 Question

For equal and parallel forces are acting on a rod (as shown in figure at
distances of 20 cm, 40 cm, 60 cm and 80 cm respectively from one end of the
rod. Under the influence of these forces and rod.

1 Is at rest

2 Experience a torque

3 Experience a linear motion

4 Experiences a torque and also a line motion

Ans (2)
 Question

A weightless rod is acted upon by upward parallel forces of 2 N and 4 N at ends

A and B respectively. The total length of the rod AB = 3 m. To keep the rod in
equilibrium a force of 6 N should act in the following manner:

1 Downward at any point between A and B

2 Downward at the midpoint of AB

3 Downward at a point C such that AC = 1 m

4 Downward at a point D such that BD = 1 m

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Newton’s Second Law in Rotation
 Question

A ring and a solid sphere of same mass and radius are rotating with the same
angular velocity about their diameteric axes then :

1 It is easier to stop the ring

2 It is easier to stop the solid sphere

3 It is equally difficult to stop both of them

4 It is not possible to stop a rotating body

Ans (2)
 Question

For rotational motion, the Newton's second law of motion is indicated by:

1 𝛚𝟐𝟐 = 𝛚𝟐𝟏 + 𝟐𝛂𝛉

→
→
2 𝑭 =
𝒅𝒑
𝒅𝒕

→
→ 𝒅𝑳
3 𝝉 =
𝒅𝒕

→ →
4 𝑭𝟏𝟐 = 𝑭𝟐𝟏

Ans (3)
 Question

The moment of inertia of a disc of radius 0.5 m about its geometric axis is
2kg-m2. If a string is tied to its circumference and a force of 10 Newton is
applied, the value of torque with respect to this axis will be:

1 2.5 N-m

2 5 N-m

3 10 N-m

4 20 N-m

Ans (2)
 Question

A wheel has moment of inertia 5 × 10–3 kg m2 and is making 20 rev/sec. The

torque needed to stop it in 10 sec is ............. × 10–2 N-m:

1 2

2 2.5 

3 4

4 4.5 

Ans (1)
 Question

A wheel having moment of inertia 2 kg–m2 about its vertical axis, rotates at
the rate of 60 rpm about the axis. The torque which can stop the wheel’s
rotation in one minute would be:

1 /12 N-m

2 /15 N-m

3 /18 N-m

4 None of these

Ans (2)
 Question

If I = 50 kg-m2, then how much torque will be applied to stop it in 10 sec. Its
initial angular speed is 20 rad/sec.:

1 100 N-m

2 150 N-m

3 200 N-m

4 250 N-m

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Toppling, Couple
 Question

Two cubes A and B of same shape, size and mass are placed on a rough surface
in the same manner. Equal force are applied on both the cubes. But at the cube
A, the force is applied at the top in the horizontal direction. But at the cube B
just above the centre of mass of the cube in the same manner. Then:

1 A will topple first

2 B will topple first

3 Both will topple at the same time

4 None of these

Ans (1)
 Question

Two rectangular objects of same mass, one along the length (object A) and
other along the breadth (object B) are kept on a rough surface. A force F is
applied to both the bodies, so that toppling takes place. Which object will
topple first

1 A

2 B

3 Both A and B simultaneously

4 None of the above

Ans (2)
 Question

A homogeneous cubical brick lies motionless on a rough inclined surface. The

half of the brick which applies greater pressure on the plane is:

1 Left half

2 Right half

3 Both applies equal pressure

4 The answer Depend upon coefficient of friction

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 Question

A rectangular block of size (b × h) moving with velocity v0 enters on a rough

surface where the coefficient of friction is  as shown in figure. Identify the
correct statement.

1 The net torque acting on the block about

𝒉
its COM is mg (clockwise)
𝟐

2 The net torque acting on the block about

its COM is zero

3 The net torque acting on the block about

its COM is in the anticlockwise sense

4 None of the above

Ans (1)
 Question

A cube of mass m kept on a rough surface (frictional coefficient is  is applied

a horizontal force F at the top of the cube. The cube will topple only if,

1  > 0.5

2 F=N

3 F = mg

4 F > 2 mg

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 Question

A metallic cube of side length 1.5m and of mass 3.2 metric ton is on a
horizontal rough floor. The minimum horizontal force that should be applied
on the cube at a height 1.2 m from that floor to turn the cube about its lower
edge is:

1 1.96 × 103 N

2 4.9 × 103 N

3 1.96 × 104 N

4 4.9 × 104 N

Ans (3)
 Question

A uniform cube of side 'b' and mass M rest on a rough horizontal table.
A horizontal force F is applied normal to one of the face at a point, at a height
3b/4 above the base. What should be the coefficient of friction () between
cube and table so that is will tip about an edge before it starts slipping?

1  > 2/3

2  > 1/3

3  > 3/2

4 None

Ans (1)
 Question

A block with a square base measuring a × a, and height h, is placed on an

inclined plane. The coefficient of friction is . The angle of inclination (θ) of
the plane is gradually increased. The block will:

1 Topple before sliding if  > a/h

2 Topple before sliding if  < a/h

3 Slide before toppling if  > a/h

4 None

Ans (1)
 Question

Find the minimum value of 1 so that truck can avoid the dead end, without
toppling the block kept on it.

𝟐𝒉 𝒗𝟐 2 𝒉 𝒗𝟐
1
𝟐𝒃 𝒈 𝟐𝒃 𝒈

𝟑𝒉 𝒗𝟐 𝒉 𝒗𝟐
3 4
𝟐𝒈 𝒈 𝟑𝒃 𝒈

Ans (2)
 Question

A uniform 2 kg cylinder rests on a laboratory cart as shown. The coefficient of

static friction between the cylinder and the cart is 0.5. If the cylinder is 4 cm is
diameter and 10 cm in height, which of the following is closest to the
minimum acceleration of the cart needed to cause the cylinder to tip over?

1 2m/s2

2 4m/s2

3 5m/s2

4 6m/s2

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 Kinematics of Rolling motion, Kinetics of
Rotational motion about a fixed axis, Dynamics
of Rotational Motion about a fixed axis
 Question

In the fig. (a) half of the meter scale is made of wood while the other half of
steel. The wooden part is pivoted at O. A force F is applied at the end of steel
part. In figure (b) the steel part is pivoted at O' and the same force is applied
at the wooden end (In horizontal plane):

1 More angular acceleration will be produced in (a)

2 More angular acceleration will be produced in (b)

3 Same angular acceleration will be produced in both conditions

4 Information is incomplete
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 Question

The moment of inertia of a disc of radius 0.5 m about its geometric axis is
2kg-m2. If a string is tied to its circumference and a force of 10 Newton is
applied, if the disc executes rotatory motion, its angular acceleration will be:

1 2.5 rad/sec2

2 5 rad/sec2

3 10 rad/sec2

4 20 rad/sec2

Ans (1)
 Question

The moment of inertia of a disc of radius 0.5 m about its geometric axis is
2kg-m2. If a string is tied to its circumference and a force of 10 Newton is
applied, the value of its angular velocity after 2 seconds will be:

1 2.5 rad/sec

2 5 rad/sec

3 10 rad/sec

4 20 rad/sec

Ans (2)
 Question

The moment of inertia of a disc of radius 0.5 m about its geometric axis is
2kg-m2. If a string is tied to its circumference and a force of 10 Newton is
applied, angular displacement of the disc, in first two second will be (in
radian):

1 2.5

2 5

3 10

4 20

Ans (2)
 Question

A constant torque acting on a uniform circular wheel changes its angular

momentum from A0 to 4 A0 in 4 seconds. The magnitude of this torque is:
𝟑𝐀𝟎
1
𝟒

2 A0

3 4 A0

4 12 A0

Ans (1)
 Question

If a ladder is not in balance against a smooth vertical wall, then it can be made
in balance by:

1 Decreasing the length of ladder

2 Increasing the length of ladder

3 Increasing the angle of inclination

4 Decreasing the angle of inclination

Ans (3)
 Question

If a street light of mass M is suspended from the end of uniform rod of length L
in the different possible patterns as shown in figure, then:
1 Pattern A is more sturdy

2 Pattern B is more sturdy

3 Pattern C is more sturdy

4 All will have same sturdiness

Ans (1)
 Question

A uniform rod AB of length l and mass m is free to rotate about A. The rod is
released from rest in the horizontal position. Given that the moment of inertia
𝒎𝒍𝟐
of the rod about A is , the initial angular acceleration of the rod will be:
𝟑
1 𝟑𝒈 2 𝟐𝒈
𝟐𝒍 𝟐𝒍

𝒈 𝟑
3 mg 4 gl
𝟐 𝟐

Ans (1)
 Question

The instantaneous angular position of a point on a rotating wheel is given by

the equation (t) = 2t3 – 6t2. The torque on the wheel becomes zero at:

1 t = 1s

2 t = 0.5 s

3 t = 0.25 s

4 t = 2s

Ans (1)
 Question

On account of the rotation of earth about its axis:-

1 The linear velocity of objects at equator is greater than that at other

places

2 The angular velocity of objects at equator is more than that of objects

at poles

3 The linear velocity of objects at all places on the earth is equal, but
angular velocity is different

4 The angular velocity and linear velocity are uniform at all places

Ans (1)
 Question

A child's top is spun with angular acceleration  = 4t3 – 3t2 + 2t where t is in

seconds and  is in radians per second-square. At t = 0, the top has angular
velocity 0 = 2 rad/s and a reference line on it is at an angular position 0 = 1
rad.
Statement I: Expression for angular velocity  = (2 + t2 – t3 + t4) rad/s
Statement II: Expression for angular position  = (1 + 2t – 3t2 + 4t3) rad

1 Only statement-I is true

2 Only statement-II is true

3 Both of them are true

4 None of them are true

Ans (1)
 Question

A rotating rod starts from rest and acquires a rotational speed n = 600
revolutions /minute in 2 seconds with constant angular acceleration. The
angular acceleration of the rod is:-

1 10  rad/s2

2 5  rad/s2

3 15  rad/s2

4 None of these

Ans (1)
 Question

A hollow sphere of mass 1 kg and radius 10 cm is free to rotate about its

diameter. If a force of 30N is applied tangentially to it, its angular acceleration
is (in rad/s2)

1 5000

2 450

3 50

4 5

Ans (2)
 Question

Two equal and opposite forces are applied tangentially to a uniform disc of
mass M and radius R as shown in the figure. If the disc is pivoted at its centre
and free to rotate in its plane, the angular acceleration of the disc is
𝑭 𝟐𝑭
1 2
𝑴𝑹 𝟑𝑴𝑹

𝟒𝑭
3 4 Zero
𝑴𝑹

Ans (3)
 Question

A wheel having moment of inertia 4 kg m2 about its symmetrical axis, rotates

at rate of 240 rpm about it. The torque which can stop the rotation of the
wheel in one minute is
𝟓𝝅 𝟖𝝅
1 Nm 2 Nm
𝟕 𝟏𝟓

𝟐𝝅 𝟑𝝅
3 Nm 4 Nm
𝟗 𝟕

Ans (2)
 Question

A uniform rod of mass m and length l is suspended by two strings at its ends as
shown. When one of the strings is cut, the rod starts falling with an initial
angular acceleration.
𝒈 𝒈
1 2
𝒍 𝟐𝒍

𝟑𝒈 𝟑𝒈
3 4
𝟐𝒍 𝟒𝒍

Ans (3)
 Question

A uniform disc of mass m and radius R is pivoted at point P and is free to

rotate in vertical plane. The centre C of of disc is initially in horizontal position
with P as shown in figure. If it is released from this position, then its angular
acceleration when the line PC is inclined to the horizontal at an angle θ is

1 𝟐𝒈 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝛉 2 𝒈 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝛉
𝟑𝑹 𝟐𝑹

𝟐𝒈 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝛉 𝟐𝒈 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝛉
3 4
𝑹 𝟑𝑹

Ans (1)
 Question

A uniform rod of length l and mass m is free to rotate in a vertical plane about
A. The rod initially in horizontal position is released. The initial angular
𝒎𝒍𝟐
acceleration of the rod is (moment of inertia of the rod about A is )
𝟑
𝒍 𝟑𝒈
1 mg 2
𝟐 𝟐𝒍

𝟐𝒍 𝟑𝒈
3 4
𝟑𝒈 𝟐𝒍𝟐

Ans (2)
Dynamics of Rolling Motion, Conservation of
Mechanical Energy Problems
 Question

Two men support a uniform horizontal beam at its two ends. If one of them is
suddenly let go, the force exerted by the beam on the other man will:

1 Remain unaffected

2 Increase

3 Decrease

4 Become unequal to the force exerted by him on the beam

Ans (3)
 Question

A uniform disc of mass M and radius R is mounted on an axle supported in

frictionless bearings. A light cord is wrapped around the rim of the disc and a
steady downward pull T is exerted on the cord. The angular acceleration of the
disc is:

𝑻 𝑴𝑹
1 2
𝑴𝑹 𝑻

𝟐𝑻 𝑴𝑹
3 4
𝑴𝑹 𝟐𝑻

Ans (3)
 Question

A uniform disc of mass M and radius R is mounted on an axle supported in

frictionless bearings. A light cord is wrapped around the rim of the disc and a
steady downward pull T is exerted on the cord. The tangential acceleration of
a point on the rim is:
𝑻 𝑴𝑹𝟐
1 2
𝑴 𝑻

𝟐𝑻 𝑴𝑹𝟐
3 4
𝑴 𝟐𝑻

Ans (3)
 Question

A disc of radius 2m and mass 200 kg is acted upon by a torque 100 N-m. Its
angular acceleration would be
1 1 rad/sec2

2 0.25 rad/sec2

3 0.5 rad/sec2

4 2 rad/sec2

Ans (2)
 Question

A phonograph turn-table rotating at 78 rev/min slows down and stops in

30 sec after the motor is turned off. Then the revolutions in rev/min made by
it in this time are:

1 19.5

2 39

3 78

4 156

Ans (1)
 Question

The centre of a wheel rolling on a plane surface moves with a speed v0. A
particle on the rim of the wheel at the same level as the centre will be moving
at speed

1 Zero

2 v0

3 𝟐v0

4 2v0

Ans (3)
 Question

A rod PQ of mass M and length L is hinged at end P. The rod is kept horizontal
by a massless string tied to point Q as shown in figure. When string is cut, the
initial angular acceleration of the rod is:
𝟐𝒈 𝟑𝒈
1 2
𝟑𝑳 𝟐𝑳

𝒈 𝟐𝒈
3 4
𝑳 𝑳

Ans (2)
 Question

In case of pure rolling, what will be the velocity of point A of the ring of radius
R?

1 vcm 2 𝟐 vcm

𝒗cm
3 4 2vcm
𝟐

Ans (4)
 Question

A mass M is supported by a massless string wound round a uniform cylinder

of mass M and radius R. On releasing the mass from rest, it will fall with
acceleration:
𝟏
1 g 2 g
𝟐

𝟏 𝟐
3 g 4 g
𝟑 𝟑

Ans (4)
 Question

A disc rolls down a plane of length L and inclined at angle , without slipping.
Its velocity on reaching the bottom will be:

𝟒𝒈𝑳 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝛉 2 𝟐𝒈𝑳 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝛉

1
𝟑 𝟑

3 𝟏𝟎𝒈𝑳 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝛉 4 𝟒𝒈𝑳 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝛉

𝟕

Ans (1)
 Question

A spherical shell and a solid cylinder of same radius rolls down an inclined
plane. The ratio of their accelerations will be:

1 15 : 14

2 9 : 10

3 2:3

4 3:5

Ans (2)
 Question

A ring takes time t1 and t2 for sliding down and rolling down an inclined plane
of length L respectively for reaching the bottom. The ratio of t1 and t2 is:

1 𝟐:1

2 1: 𝟐

3 1:2

4 2:1

Ans (2)
 Question

A solid sphere is rolling down on inclined plane from rest and a rectangular
block of same mass is also slipping down simultaneously from rest on a
similar smooth inclined plane.

1 Both of them will reach the bottom simultaneously

2 The sphere will reach the bottom first

3 The rectangular block will reach the bottom first.

4 Depends on density of material

Ans (3)
 Question

Calculate the ratio of the times taken by a uniform solid sphere and a disc of
the same mass and the same diameter to roll down through the same distance
from rest on a inclined plane.
1 15 : 14

2 𝟏𝟓 : 𝟏𝟒

3 152 : 142

4 𝟏𝟒 : 𝟏𝟓

Ans (4)
 Question

A body of mass m slides down an incline and reaches the bottom with a
velocity v. If the same mass were in the form of a ring which rolls down this
incline, the velocity of the ring at the bottom would have been

1 v 2 v 𝟐

𝒗
3 4 𝟐
v
𝟐 𝟓

Ans (3)
 Question

When a sphere of moment of inertia I rolls down on an inclined plane the

percentage of total energy which is rotational, is approximately

1 28%

2 72%

3 100%

4 None of these

Ans (1)
 Question

When a body starts to roll on an inclined plane, its potential energy is

converted into

1 Translational kinetic energy only

2 Translational and rotational kinetic energy

3 Rotational energy only

4 None

Ans (2)
 Question

A solid cylinder of mass M and radius R rolls without slipping down an

inclined plane of length L and height h. What is the speed of its centre of mass
when the cylinder reaches its bottom:

1 𝟐𝒈𝒉 2 𝟑
𝒈𝒉
𝟒

𝟒
3 𝟑
𝒈𝒉 4 𝟒𝒈𝒉

Ans (3)
 Question

A sphere and a disc of same radii and mass are rolling on an inclined plane
without slipping. as & ad are acceleration and g is acceleration due to gravity.
Then which statement is correct?

1 as > ad > g

2 g > as > ad

3 as > g > ad

4 ad > as > g

Ans (2)
 Question

A force F is applied at the centre of a disc of mass M. The minimum value of

coefficient of friction of the surface for rolling is
𝑭 𝑭
1 2
𝟐𝑴𝒈 𝟑𝑴𝒈

𝟐𝑭 𝟐𝑭
3 4
𝟓𝑴𝒈 𝟕𝑴𝒈

Ans (2)
 Question

A hollow sphere of mass m and radius R is rolling downward on a rough

inclined plane of inclination . If the coefficient of friction between the hollow
sphere and incline is µ, then

1 Friction opposes its translation

2 Friction supports rotation motion

3 On decreasing , frictional force decreased

4 All of these

Ans (4)
 Question

A solid cylinder is rolling without slipping on a plane having inclination  and

the coefficient of static friction µs. The relation between  and µs is

1 tan  > 3 µs

2 tan  ≤ 3 µs

3 tan  < 3 µs2

4 None of these

Ans (2)
 Question

A rod and a block are of same mass. Initially rod is horizontal position. What
will be acceleration of tip of the rod just after the system is released from this
position shown in figure.
𝟑𝒈
1 Zero 2
𝟒

𝟑𝒈 𝟑𝒈
3 4
𝟖 𝟐

Ans (3)
 Question

In the figure, the blocks have masses M1 and M2 (M1>M2) and acceleration a.
The pulley P has a radius r and some mass the string not slip on the pulley.

1 The two sections of the string have unequal tensions.

2 The two blocks have acceleration of unequal magnitude.

3 The angular acceleration of P is ‘ar’

4 Angular acceleration of the pulley is zero.

Ans (1)
 Question

A 0.6 m radius drum carrying the load A is rigidly attached to a 0.9 m radius
pulley carrying the load B as shown. At the time t=0, the load B moves with a
velocity of 2 m/s (downward) and a constant acceleration of 3 m/s2
(downward), Over the time interval 0 < t < 2s, determine.
The number of revolution executed by the pulley and the displacement of the
load A.
𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝟐𝟎 𝟓𝟎 𝟐𝟎
1 , m 2 , m
𝟑𝝅 𝟑 𝟗𝝅 𝟑

𝟓𝟎 𝟏𝟎 𝟐𝟓 𝟐𝟎
3 , m 4 , #
𝟗𝝅 𝟑 𝟗𝝅 𝟑

Ans (2)
 Question

For the situation shown in figure, if the system is released from rest.
Determine tension T1 an T2. (Take g = 10 m/s2)
𝟐𝟓𝟔 𝟏𝟑𝟔
1 𝑻𝟏 = N;T𝟐 = 𝑵
𝟏𝟑 𝟏𝟑

𝟏𝟐𝟓 𝟏𝟑𝟔
2 𝑻𝟏 = N;T𝟐 = 𝑵
𝟏𝟑 𝟏𝟑

𝟐𝟓𝟔 𝟐𝟕𝟐
3 𝑻𝟏 = N;T𝟐 = 𝑵
𝟏𝟑 𝟏𝟑

4 𝑻𝟏 =
𝟏𝟐𝟖
N;T𝟐 =
𝟏𝟑𝟔
𝑵
𝟏𝟑 𝟏𝟑

Ans (1)
 Question

A pulley is hinged at the centre and a massless thread is wrapped around it.
The thread is pulled with a constant force F starting from rest. As the time
increases,

1 Its angular velocity increases, but force on hinge remains constant

2 Its angular velocity remains same, but force on hinge increases

3 Its angular velocity increases, and force on hinge increases

4 Its angular velocity remains same and force on hinge is constant

Ans (1)
 Question

In the situation shown, a heavy wheel with a small drum attached is

suspended by its frictionless axle from a ceiling. Attached to strings around
the rims of the wheel and drum are two blocks of equal mass. The system is
originally at rest. When the blocks are released.
1 Nothing happens, since the blocks have equal mass.

2 The right hand block falls and the left hand one rises, with
acceleration of the same magnitude.

3 While the blocks are moving, the tension in the right hand
string is less than that in the left hand string.

4 Which block falls depends on the moment of inertia of the

wheel-drum system. Ans (3)
 Question

A uniform disc of mass M = 2.50 kg and radius R = 0.20 m is mounted on an

axle supported on fixed frictionless bearings. A light cord wrapped around the
rim is pulled with a force 5N. On the same system of pulley and string, instead
of pulling it down, a body of weight 5 N is suspended. If the first process is
terms A and the second B, the tangential acceleration of point P will be

1 Equal in the processes A and B

2 Greater is process A than in B

3 Greater is process B than in A

4 Independent of the two processes

Ans (2)
 Question

Uniform rod AB is hinged at end A in horizontal position as shown in the

figure. The other end is connected to a block through a massless string m as
shown. The pulley is smooth and massless. Masses of block and rod is same
and is equal to m. Then find the reaction force at the hinge H. Just after
release.
𝟔mg 𝒈
1 2
𝟏𝟑 𝟒

3 3mg 4 None
𝟖

Ans (4)
 Question

A solid uniform cylinder of mass M and radius R is pivoted at its centre free to
rotate about horizontal axis. A massless inextensible string is wrapped
around it, and attached to a block of mass m which is initially at a height h
above the floor. The acceleration due to gravity is g, directed downward. The
block is released from rest. By what total angle  (in radians) has the
cylinder turned by the time the block hits the floor if string does not slip over
cylinder?
1 2M 2 𝒉
𝟏+
𝒎 𝑹

3 𝒉
4 MR
𝟏+
2R mh

Ans (2)
 Question

A magnetic tape is being played on a cassette deck. The tension in the tape
applies a torque to the supply reel. Assuming the tension remains constant
during play, plot this angular acceleration with reel radius r as the reel
becomes empty. Neglect the moment of inertia of empty reel.

1 2

3 4

Ans (1)
 Question

A thin uniform rod of mass m and length l is free to rotate about an horizontal
axis as shown in figure. The minimum initial angular velocity imparted to rod
so that it becomes horizontal is

1 𝒈 2 𝟑𝒈
𝒍 𝒍

3 𝟐𝒈 4 𝟑𝒈
𝒍 𝟐𝒍

Ans (2)
 Question

A uniform rod of mass M and length L is hinged about its one end as shown.
Initially it is held vertical and then allowed to rotate, the angular velocity of
rod when it makes an angle of 37° with the vertical is

1 12g 2 3g
5L 5L

𝒈 𝒈
3 5L 4 𝑳

Ans (2)
 Question

A light thread is wound on a disk of mass m and other end of thread is

connected to a block of mass m, which is placed on a rough ground as shown in
diagram. Find the minimum value of coefficient of friction for which block
remain at rest.
1 1/3 2 1/4

3 1/2 4 1/5

Ans (1)
 Question

A solid cylinder of mass m is suspended through two strings wrapped around

it as shown in figure. Find the tension T in the string and the speed of the
cylinder as it falls through a distance h.

1 mg gh 2 mg 2gh
, ,
𝟔 𝟑 𝟔 𝟑

3 mg 4gh 4 mg 4gh
, ,
𝟑 𝟑 𝟔 𝟑

Ans (4)
 Question

Thread would around cylinder of mass M and radius R. It is allowed to fall as

shown. Find its acceleration.

1
𝒈
2 4g
𝟑 𝟑

2g
3 4 None
𝟑

Ans (3)
 Question

In figure, a sphere rolls without slipping on a plank moving with velocity V0.
The radius and angular velocity of the spheres are r and  respectively. The
velocity of centre of mass Vcm of the sphere w.r.t. ground is

1 V0 + r

2 V0 – r

3 r

4 V0

Ans (1)
 Question

What is the minimum coefficient of friction for a hollow sphere to roll without
slipping down an inclined plane of inclination ?
𝟓 𝟐
1 tan  2 tan 
𝟐 𝟕

𝟐 𝟕
3 tan  4 tan 
𝟓 𝟐

Ans (3)
 Question

A solid sphere is rolling without slipping such that velocity of its centre of
mass is v. Ratio of speed of points at horizontal extreme points A and B is

1 1:1

2 𝟐:1

3 2:1

4 1: 𝟐

Ans (1)
 Question

A ring is rolling without slipping on a horizontal plane with velocity v and

acceleration a. The acceleration of point of contact is

1 Horizontally towards right

2 Vertically upward

3 Vertically downward

4 Zero

Ans (2)
 Question

The ball is rolling without slipping as shown in figure, then it reaches to the
height of (no loss of energy in the bend)

1 10 m

2 5m

3 2m

4 20 m

Ans (2)
 Question

A disc is set into pure rolling on an inclined plane. Let us take three points on
the disc as shown in figure. Then vB : vC : vD is (vB, vC and vD are corresponding
speeds)

1 1:1:1

2 1:2: 𝟐

3 2:1: 𝟐

4 1: 𝟐: 𝟐

Ans (2)
Combine Rotation and Translation Kinetic
Energy
 Question

When a body starts to roll on an inclined plane, its potential energy is

converted into

1 Translational kinetic energy only

2 Translational and rotational kinetic energy

3 Rotational energy only

4 None

Ans (2)
 Question

When a sphere of moment of inertia I rolls down on an inclined plane the

percentage of total energy which is rotational, is approximately

1 28%

2 72%

3 100%

4 None of these

Ans (1)
 Question

𝟑𝟎𝟎𝟎
A flywheel is making revolutions per minute about its axis. If the moment
𝝅
of inertia of the flywheel about that axis is 400 kgm2, its rotational kinetic
energy is

1 2 × 106 J

2 3 × 103 J

3 5002 J

4 12 × 103 J

Ans (1)
 Question

A ring is rolling without slipping. Its energy of translation is E. Its total kinetic
energy will be:-

1 E

2 2E

3 3E

4 4E

Ans (2)
 Question

A thin hollow cylinder open at both ends slides without rotating and then rolls
without slipping with the same speed. The ratio of the kinetic energies in the
two cases is

1 1:1

2 1:2

3 2:1

4 1:4

Ans (2)
 Question

A solid sphere of mass M and radius R rolls on a horizontal surface without

slipping. The ratio of rotational K.E. to total K.E. is:-

1 1/2 2 3/7

3 2/7 4 2/10

Ans (3)
 Question

A disc is rolling on an inclined plane without slipping then what fraction of its
total energy will be in form of rotational kinetic energy:-

1 1:3

2 1:2

3 2:7

4 2:5

Ans (1)
 Question

A wheel is rolling along the ground with a speed of 2 m/s. The magnitude of
the linear velocity of the points at the extremities of the horizontal diameter
of the wheel is equal to

1 2 𝟏𝟎 m/s

2 2 𝟑 m/s

3 2 𝟐 m/s

4 2 m/s

Ans (3)
 Question

If rotational kinetic energy is 50% of total kinetic energy then the body will
be:-

1 Ring

2 Cylinder

3 Hollow sphere

4 Solid sphere

Ans (1)
 Question

The rotational kinetic energy of a body is E. In the absence of external torque,

if mass of the body is halved and radius of gyration doubled, then its
rotational kinetic energy will be:-

1 0.5E

2 0.25E

3 E

4 2E

Ans (1)
 Question

A particle of mass m is describing a circular path of radius r with uniform

speed. If L is the angular momentum of the particle (about the axis of the
circle), then the kinetic energy of the particle is
𝑳𝟐
1 2 mr2L
𝒎𝒓𝟐

𝑳𝟐 𝑳𝟐 𝒓𝟐
3 4
𝟐𝒎𝒓𝟐 𝒎

Ans (3)
 Question

A particle performs uniform circular motion with an angular momentum L. If

the frequency of particle’s motion is doubled and its kinetic energy halved, the
angular momentum becomes
1 2L 2 4L

3 L/2 4 L/4

Ans (4)
 Question

𝟑𝟎𝟎𝟎
A flywheel is making revolutions per minute about its axis. If the moment
𝝅
of inertia of the flywheel about that axis is 400 kgm2, its rotational kinetic
energy is

1 2 × 106 J

2 3 × 103 J

3 5002 J

4 12 × 103 J

Ans (1)
 Question

A solid sphere of mass M and radius R rolls on a horizontal surface without

slipping. The ratio of rotational K.E. to total K.E. is:-

1 1/2 2 3/7

3 2/7 4 2/10

Ans (3)
 Question

A disc is rolling on an inclined plane without slipping then what fraction of its
total energy will be in form of rotational kinetic energy:-

1 1:3

2 1:2

3 2:7

4 2:5

Ans (1)
 Question

A wheel is rolling along the ground with a speed of 2 m/s. The magnitude of
the linear velocity of the points at the extermities of the horizontal diameter
of the wheel is equal to

1 2 𝟏𝟎 m/s

2 2 𝟑 m/s

3 2 𝟐 m/s

4 2 m/s

Ans (3)
 Question

If rotational kinetic energy is 50% of total kinetic energy then the body will
be:-
1 Ring

2 Cylinder

3 Hollow sphere

4 Solid sphere

Ans (1)
 Question

If the angular velocity of a body rotating about an axis is doubled and its
moment of inertia halved, the rotational kinetic energy will changed by a
factor of :-

1 4

2 2

3 1

4 1/2

Ans (2)
 Question

A ball rolls without slipping. The radius of gyration of the ball about an axis
passing through its centre of mass is K. If radius of the ball be R, then the
fraction of total energy associated with its rotational energy will be:-

𝑲𝟐 +𝑹𝟐 𝑲𝟐
1 2
𝑹𝟐 𝑹𝟐

𝑲𝟐 𝑹𝟐
3 4
𝑲𝟐 +𝑹𝟐 𝑲𝟐 +𝑹𝟐

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 Question

If a sphere is rolling, the ratio of its rotational energy to the total kinetic
energy is given by

1 7 : 10

2 2:5

3 10 : 5

4 2:7

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 Question

A person, with outstretched arms, is spinning on a rotating stool. He suddenly

brings his arms down to his sides. Which of the following is true about system
kinetic energy K and angular momentum L?

1 Both K and L increase.

2 Both K and L remain unchanged.

3 K remains constant, L increases.

4 K increases but L remains constant.

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 Question

A uniform thin ring of mass 0.4 kg rolls without slipping on a horizontal

surface with a linear velocity of 10 cm/s. The kinetic energy of the ring is:-
1 4 × 10–3 J

2 4 × 10–2 J

3 2 × 10–3 J

4 2 × 10–2 J

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 Question

A body is rotating with angular momentum L. If I is its moment of inertia

about the axis of rotation, its kinetic energy of rotation is:-

1 𝟏
𝑰𝑳𝟐
𝟐

𝟏
2 𝑰𝑳
𝟐

𝟏 𝑰𝟐
3 ( )
𝟐 𝑳

𝑳𝟐
4 𝟐𝑰

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 Question

A disc rolls down a plane of length L and inclined at angle , without slipping.
Its velocity on reaching the bottom will be:-

1 𝟒𝒈𝑳 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝛉
2 𝟐𝒈𝑳 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝛉
𝟑 𝟑

3 𝟏𝟎𝒈𝑳 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝛉 4 𝟒𝒈𝑳 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝛉

𝟕

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 Question

A spherical shell and a solid cylinder of same radius rolls down an inclined
plane. The ratio of their accelerations will be:-

1 15 : 14

2 9 : 10

3 2:3

4 3:5

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 Question

A solid sphere is rolling down on inclined plane from rest and a rectangular
block of same mass is also slipping down simultaneously from rest on a
similar smooth inclined plane.

1 Both of them will reach the bottom simultaneously

2 The sphere will reach the bottom first

3 The rectangular block will reach the bottom first.

4 Depends on density of material

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 Question

Calculate the ratio of the times taken by a uniform solid sphere and a disc of
the same mass and the same diameter to roll down through the same distance
from rest on an inclined plane.

1 15 : 14

2 152 : 142

3 𝟏𝟓: 𝟏𝟒

4 𝟏𝟒: 𝟏𝟓

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 Question

A body of mass m slides down an incline and reaches the bottom with a
velocity v. If the same mass were in the form of a ring which rolls down this
incline, the velocity of the ring at the bottom would have been

1 v

2 v 𝟐

𝒗
3
𝟐

𝟐
4 𝒗
𝟓

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 Question

When a sphere of moment of inertia I rolls down on an inclined plane the

percentage of total energy which is rotational, is approximately

1 28 %

2 72 %

3 100 %

4 None of these

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 Question

When a body starts to roll on an inclined plane, its potential energy is

converted into

1 Translational kinetic energy only

2 Translational and rotational kinetic energy

3 Rotational energy only

4 None

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Calculation of Angular Momentum
 Question

The graph between the angular momentum J and angular velocity  for a body
will be:-

1 2

3 4

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 Question

When a mass is rotating in a plane about a fixed point, its angular momentum
is directed along

1 The radius

2 The tangent to orbit

3 Line at an angle of 45° to the plane of rotation

4 The axis of rotation

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 Question

A ring of mass 10 kg and diameter 0.4 meter is rotating about its geometrical
axis at 1200 rotations per minute. Its moment of inertia and angular
momentum will be respectively:-

1 0.4 kg-m2 and 50.28 J-s

2 0.4 kg-m2 and 0.4 J-s

3 50.28 kg-m2 and 0.4 J-s

4 0.4 kg-m2 and zero

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 Question

The rotational kinetic energy of two bodies of moments of inertia 9 kg-m2 and
1 kg-m2 are same. The ratio of their angular momentum is:-

1 3:1

2 1:3

3 9:1

4 1:9

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 Question

In an orbital motion, the angular momentum vector is:-

1 Along the radius vector

2 Parallel to the linear momentum

3 In the orbital plane

4 Perpendicular to the orbital plane

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 Question

A fan of moment of inertia 0.6 kgm2 is to run upto a working speed of 0.5
revolution per second. Indicate the correct value of the angular momentum
of the fan
metre𝟐 metre𝟐
1 0.6 kg ×
𝒔𝒆𝒄
2 6kg×
𝒔𝒆𝒄

metre𝟐 𝝅 metre𝟐
3 3 kg ×
𝒔𝒆𝒄
# 4 𝟔
kg ×
𝒔𝒆𝒄

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 Question

A body of mass m is moving with constant velocity parallel to x-axis. The

angular momentum with respect to origin:-
1 Increases with time

2 Decreases with time

3 Does not change

4 None of above

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 Question

Two bodies have their moments of inertia I and 2I respectively about their
axis of rotation. If their kinetic energies of rotation are equal, their angular
momentum will be in the ratio:-

1 1:2 2 𝟐:1

3 1: 𝟐 4 2:1

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 Question

A person is standing on the edge of a circular platform, which is moving with

constant angular speed about an axis passing through its centre and
perpendicular to the plane of platform. If person is moving along any radius
towards axis of rotation then the angular velocity will:-
1 Decrease 2 Remain unchanged

3 Increase 4 Data is insufficient

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 Question

A thin circular ring of mass M and radius ‘r’ is rotating about its axis with a
constant angular velocity . Four objects each of mass m, are kept gently to the
opposite ends of two perpendicular diameters of the ring. The angular
velocity of the ring will be:-

1 𝑴𝝎 2 𝑴𝝎
𝟒𝒎 𝑴+𝟒𝒎

3 (𝑴+𝟒𝒎)𝝎
4 (𝑴+𝟒𝒎)𝝎
𝑴 𝑴+𝟒𝒎

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 Question

A round disc of moment of inertia I2 about its axis perpendicular to its plane
and passing through its centre is placed over another disc of moment of
inertia I1 rotating with an angular velocity w about the same axis. The final
angular velocity of the combination of discs is:-
1  2 𝑰𝟏 𝝎
𝑰𝟏 +𝑰𝟐

3 (𝑰𝟏 +𝑰𝟐 )𝝎
4 𝑰𝟐 𝝎
𝑰𝟏 𝑰𝟏 +𝑰𝟐

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 Question

Rate of change of angular momentum with respect to time is proportional to:-

1 Angular velocity

2 Angular acceleration

3 Moment of inertia

4 Torque

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 Question

The rotational kinetic energy of a body is Krot and its moment of inertia is I.
The angular momentum of body is

1 IKrot 2 2 IK rot

3 𝟐IK rot 4 2IKro

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 Question

A body of mass 10 kg and radius of gyration 0.1 m is rotating about an axis. If

angular speed is 10 rad/s, then angular momentum will be:-

1 1 kg m2/s 2 0.1 kg m2/s

3 100 kg m2/s 4 10 kg m2/s

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 Question

A particle of mass 1.0 kg is rotating on a circular path of diameter 2.0 m at the

rate of 10 rotations in 31.4s. The angular momentum of the body, (in kgm2/s)
is:-
1 1.0 2 1.5

3 2.0 4 4.0

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 Question

A particle of mass m is rotating in a plane in a circular path of radius r. Its

angular momentum is L. The centripetal force acting on the particle is
𝑳𝟐
1
𝒎𝒓

2 𝑳𝟐 𝒎
𝒓

𝑳𝟐
3
𝒎𝒓𝟑

𝑳𝟐
4
𝒎𝒓𝟐

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 Question

A stone attached to one end of string is revolved around a stick so that the
string winds upon the stick and gets shortened. What is conserved?
1 Angular momentum

2 Linear momentum

3 Kinetic energy

4 None of the above

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 Question

A rotating table completes one rotation in 10 sec. and its moment of inertia is
100 kg-m2. A person of 50 kg. mass stands at the centre of the rotating table. If
the person moves 2m from the centre, the angular velocity of the rotating
table (in rad/sec). will be:
1 𝟐𝝅 2 𝟐𝟎𝝅
𝟑𝟎 𝟑𝟎

3 𝟐𝝅 4
2
𝟑

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 Question

If the earth loses its atmosphere suddenly, then the duration of day will:-

1 Increase

2 Decrease

3 Remain unchanged

4 Nothing can be definitely said

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 Question

A particle of mass 2 kg located at the position 𝒊Ƹ + 𝒋Ƹ m has a velocity 𝟐൫𝒊Ƹ − 𝒋Ƹ +

෡൯ms–1. Its angular momentum along z-axis in kgm2s–1 is
𝒌
1 –8 2 +8

3 –4 4 Zero

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 Question

Two particles each of mass m move in opposite direction along Y-axis. One
particle moves in positive direction with velocity v while the other particle
moves in negative direction with speed 2v. The total angular momentum of the
system with respect to origin is
1 Is zero

2 Goes on increasing

3 Goes on decreasing

4 None of these

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 Question

A circular disc of mass 4kg and of radius 10cm is rotating about its natural
axis at the rate of 5 rad/sec. Its angular momentum is

1 0.25 kgm2s–1

2 0.1 kgm2s–1

3 2.5 kgm2s–1

4 0.2 kgm2s–1

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 Question

A particle of mass 20 g is moving with linear velocity 5𝒊m/sƸ and having

position vector 𝟑𝒊Ƹ + 𝟒𝒋Ƹ m about origin. The angular momentum of its particle
is:

1 ෡ Js
4𝒌

2 ෡ Js
–4𝒌

3 ෡ Js
–0.4𝒌

4 ෡ Js
0.4𝒌

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 Question

A disc of mass M and radius R is rolling with angular speed  on a horizontal

plane as shown in figure. The magnitude of angular momentum of the disc
about the origin 0 is:

1 (3/2) M R2

2 M R2

3 2 M R2

4 3 M R2

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 Question

A particle of mass 1 kg is projected at an angle θ with horizontal. Its

co-ordinates at any instant are (5m, 5m) and it is having velocity components
along X-axis and Y-axis as 8m/s and 4m/s respectively. Its angular momentum
about the origin is

1 ෡
–20 N-m 𝒌

2 ෡
+20 N-m 𝒌

3 ෡
–60 N-m 𝒌

4 ෡
+60 N-m 𝒌

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 Question

A particle of mass 5g is moving with a speed of 𝟑 𝟐 cms–1 in X-Y plane along

the lie y = x + 4. The magnitude of its angular momentum about the origin in
gcm2 s–1 is

1 zero 2 60

𝟑𝟎
3 30 4
𝟐

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 Question

A uniform circular disc of mass M and radius R rolls without slipping on a

horizontal surface. If the velocity of its centre is v0, then the total angular
momentum of the disc about a fixed point P at a height 3R/2 above the
centre C.

1 Increase continuously as the disc moves away

2 Decrease continuously as the disc moves away

3 Is always equal to 2MRv0

4 Is always equal to MRv0

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Conservation of Angular Momentum
 Question

A ballet dancer is rotating at angular velocity  on smooth horizontal floor.

The ballet dancer folds his body close to his axis of rotation by which his
radius of gyration decreases by 1/4th of his initial radius of gyration, his final
angular velocity is

1 3/4 2 9/4

3 9/16 4 16/9

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 Question

෡ and 𝒓 = 𝟐𝒊Ƹ − 𝟔𝒋Ƹ − 𝟏𝟐𝒌.

𝑭 = 𝒂𝒊Ƹ + 𝟑𝒋Ƹ + 𝟔𝒌 ෡ The value of 'a' for which the angular
momentum is conserved is

1 –1

2 0

3 1

4 2

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 Question

A thin uniform circular disc of mass M and radius R is rotating in a horizontal

plane about an axis perpendicular to the plane at an angular velocity .
Another disc of mass M/3 but same radius is placed gently on the first disc
coaxially. The angular velocity of the system now is

𝟒𝝎
1 2 
𝟑

𝟑𝝎 𝟑𝝎
3 4
𝟒 𝟖

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 Question

A turn table is rotating in horizontal plane about its own axis at an angular
velocity 90rpm while a person is on the turn table at its edge. If he gently
walks to the centre of table by which moment of inertia of system decreases by
25%, then the time period of rotation of turn table is

1 0.5 sec

2 1 sec

3 1.5 sec

4 2 sec

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 Question

A smooth uniform rod of length L and mass M has two identical beads of
negligible size, each of mass m, which can slide freely along the rod. Initially
the two beads are at the centre of the rod and the system is rotating with
angular velocity 0 about its axis perpendicular to the rod and passing
through its mid point (see figure). There are no external forces. When the
beads reach the ends of the rod, the angular velocity of the system is
𝑴𝝎𝟎 𝑴𝝎𝟎
1 2
𝑴+𝟑𝒎 𝑴+𝟔𝒎

𝑴+𝟔𝒎 𝝎𝟎
3 4 0
𝑴

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 Question

In the figure shown, a ring A is initially rolling without sliding with a velocity v
on the horizontal surface of the body B (of same mass as A). All surfaces are
smooth. B has no initial velocity. What will be the maximum height reached by
A on B?
𝟑𝒗𝟐 𝒗𝟐
1 2
𝟒𝒈 𝟒𝒈

𝒗𝟐 𝒗𝟐
3 4
𝟐𝒈 𝟑𝒈

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 Question

A heavy solid sphere is thrown on a horizontal rough surface with initial

velocity u without rolling. What will be its speed, when it starts pure rolling
motion?

1 3u/5

2 2u/5

3 5u/7

4 2u/7

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