Circular Motion

2023 Q51 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A car is moving with a constant speed of 20 m/s in a circular horizontal track of radius 40 m. A bob is suspended from the roof of the car by a massless string. The angle made by the string with the vertical will be : (Take g = 10 m/s$^2$)

A.
$\frac{\pi}{2}$
B.
$\frac{\pi}{6}$
C.
$\frac{\pi}{4}$
D.
$\frac{\pi}{3}$
2023 Q52 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A body of mass 200g is tied to a spring of spring constant 12.5 N/m, while the other end of spring is fixed at point O. If the body moves about O in a circular path on a smooth horizontal surface with constant angular speed 5 rad/s. Then the ratio of extension in the spring to its natural length will be :

A.
1 : 2
B.
2 : 3
C.
2 : 5
D.
1 : 1
2023 Q53 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A stone tied to $180 \mathrm{~cm}$ long string at its end is making 28 revolutions in horizontal circle in every minute. The magnitude of acceleration of stone is $\frac{1936}{x} ms^{-2}$. The value of $x$ ________. (Take $\pi=\frac{22}{7}$ )
2023 Q54 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026

A car is moving on a circular path of radius 600 m such that the magnitudes of the tangential acceleration and centripetal acceleration are equal. The time taken by the car to complete first quarter of revolution, if it is moving with an initial speed of 54 km/hr is $t(1-e^{-\pi/2})s$. The value of t is ____________.

2023 Q55 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

If the radii of circular path of two particles of same mass are in the ratio of $1: 2$, then to have a constant centripetal force, the ratio of their speeds should be

A.

$4: 1$

B.

$1: \sqrt{2}$

C.

$1: 4$

D.

$\sqrt{2}: 1$

2023 Q56 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A car is travelling with linear velocity $v$ on a circular road of radius $r$. If its velocity is increasing at a rate of $a \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$, then the resultant acceleration will be

A.

$\sqrt{\left(\frac{v^2}{r^2}-a^2\right)}$

B.

$\sqrt{\left(\frac{v^4}{r^2}+a^2\right)}$

C.

$\sqrt{\left(\frac{v^4}{r^2}-a^2\right)}$

D.

$\sqrt{\left(\frac{v^2}{r^2}+a^2\right)}$

2023 Q57 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026
The angular speed of a particle moving in a circular path is doubled. Then, the centripetal acceleration of the particle is
A.
4 times the initial centripetal acceleration
B.
halved
C.
doubled
D.
unchanged
2022 Q58 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A smooth circular groove has a smooth vertical wall as shown in figure. A block of mass m moves against the wall with a speed v. Which of the following curve represents the correct relation between the normal reaction on the block by the wall (N) and speed of the block (v) ?

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Morning Shift Physics - Circular Motion Question 42 English

A.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Morning Shift Physics - Circular Motion Question 42 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Morning Shift Physics - Circular Motion Question 42 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Morning Shift Physics - Circular Motion Question 42 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Morning Shift Physics - Circular Motion Question 42 English Option 4
2022 Q59 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A person moved from A to B on a circular path as shown in figure. If the distance travelled by him is $60 \mathrm{~m}$, then the magnitude of displacement would be :

(Given $\left.\cos 135^{\circ}=-0.7\right)$

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th July Morning Shift Physics - Circular Motion Question 43 English

A.
42 m
B.
47 m
C.
19 m
D.
40 m
2022 Q60 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A particle of mass m is moving in a circular path of constant radius r such that its centripetal acceleration (a) is varying with time t as a = k2rt2, where k is a constant. The power delivered to the particle by the force acting on it is given as

A.
zero
B.
mk2r2t2
C.
mk2r2t
D.
mk2rt
2022 Q61 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A stone tide to a spring of length L is whirled in a vertical circle with the other end of the spring at the centre. At a certain instant of time, the stone is at its lowest position and has a speed u. The magnitude of change in its velocity, as it reaches a position where the string is horizontal, is $\sqrt {x({u^2} - gL)} $. The value of x is -

A.
3
B.
2
C.
1
D.
5
2022 Q62 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A ball is released from rest from point P of a smooth semi-spherical vessel as shown in figure. The ratio of the centripetal force and normal reaction on the ball at point Q is A while angular position of point Q is $\alpha$ with respect to point P. Which of the following graphs represent the correct relation between A and $\alpha$ when ball goes from Q to R?

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th June Morning Shift Physics - Circular Motion Question 51 English

A.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th June Morning Shift Physics - Circular Motion Question 51 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th June Morning Shift Physics - Circular Motion Question 51 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th June Morning Shift Physics - Circular Motion Question 51 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th June Morning Shift Physics - Circular Motion Question 51 English Option 4
2022 Q63 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A disc with a flat small bottom beaker placed on it at a distance R from its center is revolving about an axis passing through the center and perpendicular to its plane with an angular velocity $\omega$. The coefficient of static friction between the bottom of the beaker and the surface of the disc is $\mu$. The beaker will revolve with the disc if :

A.
$R \le {{\mu g} \over {2{\omega ^2}}}$
B.
$R \le {{\mu g} \over {{\omega ^2}}}$
C.
$R \ge {{\mu g} \over {2{\omega ^2}}}$
D.
$R \ge {{\mu g} \over {{\omega ^2}}}$
2022 Q64 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

For a particle in uniform circular motion, the acceleration $\overrightarrow a $ at any point P(R, $\theta$) on the circular path of radius R is (when $\theta$ is measured from the positive x-axis and v is uniform speed) :

A.
$ - {{{v^2}} \over R}\sin \theta \widehat i + {{{v^2}} \over R}\cos \theta \widehat j$
B.
$ - {{{v^2}} \over R}\cos \theta \widehat i + {{{v^2}} \over R}\sin \theta \widehat j$
C.
$ - {{{v^2}} \over R}\cos \theta \widehat i - {{{v^2}} \over R}\sin \theta \widehat j$
D.
$ - {{{v^2}} \over R}\widehat i + {{{v^2}} \over R}\widehat j$
2022 Q65 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A stone of mass m, tied to a string is being whirled in a vertical circle with a uniform speed. The tension in the string is

A.
the same throughout the motion.
B.
minimum at the highest position of the circular path.
C.
minimum at the lowest position of the circular path.
D.
minimum when the rope is in the horizontal position.
2022 Q66 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A fly wheel is accelerated uniformly from rest and rotates through 5 rad in the first second. The angle rotated by the fly wheel in the next second, will be :

A.
7.5 rad
B.
15 rad
C.
20 rad
D.
30 rad
2022 Q67 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A boy ties a stone of mass 100 g to the end of a 2 m long string and whirls it around in a horizontal plane. The string can withstand the maximum tension of 80 N. If the maximum speed with which the stone can revolve is ${K \over \pi }$ rev./min. The value of K is :

(Assume the string is massless and unstretchable)

A.
400
B.
300
C.
600
D.
800
2022 Q68 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026

A person starts his journey from centre 'O' of the park and comes back to the same position following path OPQO as shown in the figure. The radius of path taken by the person is 200 m and he takes 3 min 58 sec to complete his journey. The average speed of the person is _____________ ms$-$1. (take $\pi$ = 3.14)

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 30th June Morning Shift Physics - Circular Motion Question 44 English

2022 Q69 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026

A pendulum of length 2 m consists of a wooden bob of mass 50 g. A bullet of mass 75 g is fired towards the stationary bob with a speed v. The bullet emerges out of the bob with a speed ${v \over 3}$ and the bob just completes the vertical circle. The value of v is ___________ ms$-$1. (if g = 10 m/s2).

2022 Q70 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026

A curved in a level road has a radius 75 m. The maximum speed of a car turning this curved road can be 30 m/s without skidding. If radius of curved road is changed to 48 m and the coefficient of friction between the tyres and the road remains same, then maximum allowed speed would be ___________ m/s.

2022 Q71 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A spherical bob of mass 250 g is attached to the end of a string having length 50 cm . The bob is rotated on a horizontal circular path about a vertical axis. The maximum tension that the string can bear is 72 N . The maximum possible value of angular velocity of bob (in $\mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s}$ ) is

A.

18

B.

24

C.

28

D.

32

2022 Q72 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A cyclist is riding with a speed of $36 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h}$. As he approaches a circular turn on the road of radius 50 m , he applies brakes and reduces his speed at the constant rate of $0.5 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ every second. The magnitude and direction of the net acceleration of the cyclist on the circular turn respectively, are

A.

$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}, \tan ^{-1}(4)$

B.

$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}, \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{4}\right)$

C.

$\sqrt{17} \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}, \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{4}\right)$

D.

$\frac{\sqrt{17}}{2} \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}, \tan ^{-1}(4)$

2022 Q73 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A body of mass $m$ slides down along a frictionless inclined plane from height $h$ and just completes motion in a vertical circle of radius 2 m after reaching the bottom. What is the value of $h$ ? [Use, $g=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2$ ]

A.

2 m

B.

$\frac{5}{2} \mathrm{~m}$

C.

5 m

D.

10 m

2022 Q74 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A merry-go-round rotating at a constant angular speed completes 9 rotations is 18 s . What is its angular speed?

A.

$\pi / 2 \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s}$

B.

$\pi \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s}$

C.

$2 \pi \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s}$

D.

$3 \pi \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s}$

2021 Q75 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A huge circular arc of length 4.4 ly subtends an angle '4s' at the centre of the circle. How long it would take for a body to complete 4 revolution if its speed is 8 AU per second?

Given : 1 ly = 9.46 $\times$ 1015 m

1 AU = 1.5 $\times$ 1011 m
A.
4.1 $\times$ 108 s
B.
4.5 $\times$ 1010 s
C.
3.5 $\times$ 106 s
D.
7.2 $\times$ 108 s
2021 Q76 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A particle of mass m is suspended from a ceiling through a string of length L. The particle moves in a horizontal circle of radius r such that $r = {L \over {\sqrt 2 }}$. The speed of particle will be :
A.
${\sqrt {rg} }$
B.
${\sqrt {2rg} }$
C.
${2\sqrt {rg} }$
D.
${\sqrt {{{rg} \over 2}} }$
2021 Q77 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
The normal reaction 'N' for a vehicle of 800 kg mass, negotiating a turn on a 30$^\circ$ banked road at maximum possible speed without skidding is ____________ $\times$ 103 kg m/s2. [Given cos30$^\circ$ = 0.87, $\mu$s = 0.2]
A.
12.4
B.
7.2
C.
6.96
D.
10.2
2021 Q78 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A particle of mass m moves in a circular orbit under the central potential field, $U(r) = - {C \over r}$, where C is a positive constant. The correct radius $-$ velocity graph of the particle's motion is :
A.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 18th March Evening Shift Physics - Circular Motion Question 58 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 18th March Evening Shift Physics - Circular Motion Question 58 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 18th March Evening Shift Physics - Circular Motion Question 58 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 18th March Evening Shift Physics - Circular Motion Question 58 English Option 4
2021 Q79 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A modern grand - prix racing car of mass m is travelling on a flat track in a circular arc of radius R with a speed v. If the coefficient of static friction between the tyres and the track is $\mu$s, then the magnitude of negative lift FL acting downwards on the car is : (Assume forces on the four tyres are identical and g = acceleration due to gravity)

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 17th March Morning Shift Physics - Circular Motion Question 59 English
A.
$m\left( {g - {{{v^2}} \over {{\mu _s}R}}} \right)$
B.
$ - m\left( {g + {{{v^2}} \over {{\mu _s}R}}} \right)$
C.
$m\left( {{{{v^2}} \over {{\mu _s}R}} - g} \right)$
D.
$m\left( {{{{v^2}} \over {{\mu _s}R}} + g} \right)$
2021 Q80 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Statement I : A cyclist is moving on an unbanked road with a speed of 7 kmh$-$1 and takes a sharp circular turn along a path of radius of 2m without reducing the speed. The static friction coefficient is 0.2. The cyclist will not slip and pass the curve. (g = 9.8 m/s2)

Statement II : If the road is banked at an angle of 45$^\circ$, cyclist can cross the curve of 2m radius with the speed of 18.5 kmh$-$1 without slipping.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
A.
Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct
B.
Both statement I and statement II are true
C.
Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect
D.
Both statement I and statement II are false
2021 Q81 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A block of 200 g mass moves with a uniform speed in a horizontal circular groove, with vertical side walls of radius 20 cm. If the block takes 40 s to complete one round, the normal force by the side walls of the groove is :
A.
9.859 $\times$ 10$-$2 N
B.
0.0314 N
C.
9.859 $\times$ 10$-$4 N
D.
6.28 $\times$ 10$-$3 N
2021 Q82 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A particle is moving with uniform speed along the circumference of a circle of radius R under the action of a central fictitious force F which is inversely proportional to R3. Its time period of revolution will be given by :
A.
$T \propto {R^{{4 \over 3}}}$
B.
$T \propto {R^{{5 \over 2}}}$
C.
$T \propto {R^{{3 \over 2}}}$
D.
$T \propto {R^2}$
2021 Q83 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A small bob tied at one end of a thin string of length 1 m is describing a vertical circle so that the maximum and minimum tension in the string are in the ratio 5 : 1. The velocity of the bob at the highest position is ________ m/s. (Take g = 10 m/s2)
2021 Q84 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A body of mass 10 kg is attached to a wire of 0.3 m length. The breaking stress is 4.8 $\times$ 10$^7$ Nm$^{-2}$. The area of cross-section from the wire is 10$^{-6}$ m$^{2}$. The maximum angular velocity with which it can be rotated in a horizontal circle is

A.
4 rad s$^{-1}$
B.
8 rad s$^{-1}$
C.
16 rad s$^{-1}$
D.
32 rad s$^{-1}$
2021 Q85 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A 500 kg car takes a round turn of radius 50 m with a velocity of 36 km/h. The centripetal force acting on the car is

A.
250 N
B.
750 N
C.
1000 N
D.
1200 N
2021 Q86 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A motor cyclist wants to drive in horizontal circles on the vertical inner surface of a large cylindrical wooden well of radius $8.0 \mathrm{~m}$, with minimum speed of $5 \sqrt{5} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$. The minimum value of coefficient of friction between the tyres and the wall of the well must be $\left(g=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}\right)$

A.
0.10
B.
0.64
C.
0.30
D.
0.40
2021 Q87 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Assertion (A) Two identical trains move in opposite senses in equatorial plane with same speeds relative to the Earth’s surface. They have equal magnitude of normal reaction.

Reason (R) The trains have different centripetal accelerations due to different speeds.

A.
Both A and R are true and R is a correct explanation for A.
B.
Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation for A.
C.
A is true, R is false.
D.
A is false, R is true.
2021 Q88 BITSAT MCQ
11 Jun 2026

A cyclist speeding at 6 m/s in a circle of 18 m radius makes an angle $\theta$ with the vertical. The minimum possible value of coefficient of friction between the tyres and the ground is

A.
12.041
B.
0.2041
C.
11.32
D.
10.020
2020 Q89 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A clock has a continuously moving second's hand of 0.1 m length. The average acceleration of the tip of the hand (in units of ms–2) is of the order of :
A.
10-3
B.
10-1
C.
10-2
D.
10-4
2020 Q90 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A bead of mass m stays at point P(a, b) on a wire bent in the shape of a parabola y = 4Cx2 and rotating with angular speed $\omega $ (see figure). The value of $\omega $ is (neglect friction) : JEE Main 2020 (Online) 2nd September Morning Slot Physics - Circular Motion Question 65 English
A.
$2\sqrt {2gC} $
B.
$2\sqrt {gC} $
C.
$\sqrt {{{2gC} \over {ab}}} $
D.
$\sqrt {{{2g} \over C}} $
2020 Q91 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A particle of mass m is fixed to one end of a light spring having force constant k and unstretched length $\ell $. The other end is fixed. The system is given an angular speed $\omega $ about the fixed end of the spring such that it rotates in a circle in gravity free space. Then the stretch in the spring is :
A.
${{m\ell {\omega ^2}} \over {k - m{\omega ^2}}}$
B.
${{m\ell {\omega ^2}} \over {k - m{\omega}}}$
C.
${{m\ell {\omega ^2}} \over {k + m{\omega ^2}}}$
D.
${{m\ell {\omega ^2}} \over {k + m{\omega}}}$
2020 Q92 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A circular freeway entrance and exit are commonly banked to control a moving car at $14 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$. To design similar ramp for $28 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ one should

A.

increase the radius by factor 2

B.

increase the radius by factor 4

C.

decrease the radius by factor 4

D.

decrease the radius by factor 2

2020 Q93 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A cyclist leans with the horizontal at angle $30^{\circ}$, while negotiating round a circular road of radius $20 \sqrt{3} \mathrm{~m}$. The speed of the cycle should be

A.

$7 \sqrt{3} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$

B.

$14 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$

C.

$7 \sqrt{6} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$

D.

$10 \sqrt{6} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$

2020 Q94 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A point $P$ is moving in uniform circular motion with radius 3 m . Let at some instant the acceleration of the point is $\quad \mathbf{a}=(6 \hat{\mathbf{i}}-4 \hat{\mathbf{j}}) \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}^2$, the position vector is $\mathbf{r}$ and velocity vector is $\mathbf{v}$. Choose the correct statement.

A.

$\mathbf{v} \cdot \mathbf{a}=0$ and $\mathbf{r} \times \mathbf{a} \neq 0$

B.

$\mathbf{v} \cdot \mathbf{a} \neq 0$ and $\mathbf{r} \times \mathbf{a} \neq 0$

C.

$\mathbf{v} \cdot \mathbf{a}=0$ and $\mathbf{r} \times \mathbf{a}=0$

D.

$\mathbf{v} \cdot \mathbf{a} \neq 0$ and $\mathbf{r} \times \mathbf{a}=0$

2020 Q95 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

If a body moving in a circular path maintains constant speed of $10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$, then which of the following correctly describes the relation between acceleration (a) and radius $(r)$ ?

A.

TS EAMCET 2020 (Online) 10th September Morning Shift Physics - Circular Motion Question 4 English Option 1

B.

TS EAMCET 2020 (Online) 10th September Morning Shift Physics - Circular Motion Question 4 English Option 2

C.

TS EAMCET 2020 (Online) 10th September Morning Shift Physics - Circular Motion Question 4 English Option 3

D.

TS EAMCET 2020 (Online) 10th September Morning Shift Physics - Circular Motion Question 4 English Option 4

2019 Q96 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A smooth wire of length 2$\pi $r is bent into a circle and kept in a vertical plane. A bead can slide smoothly on the wire. When the circle is rotating with angular speed $\omega $ about the vertical diameter AB, as shown in figure, the bead is at rest with respect to the circular ring at position P as shown. Then the value of $\omega $2 is equal to - JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th April Evening Slot Physics - Circular Motion Question 67 English
A.
${{\sqrt 3 g} \over {2r}}$
B.
${{2g} \over {\left( {r\sqrt 3 } \right)}}$
C.
${{\left( {g\sqrt 3 } \right)} \over r}$
D.
${{2g} \over r}$
2019 Q97 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A body is projected at t = 0 with a velocity 10 ms–1 at an angle of 60o with the horizontal. The radius of curvature of its trajectory at t = 1s is R. neglecting air resistance and taking acceleration due to gravity g = 10 ms–2, the value of R is :
A.
2.8 m
B.
5.1 m
C.
2.5 m
D.
10.3 m
2019 Q98 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A particle is moving along a circular path with a constant speed of 10 ms–1. What is the magnitude of the change in velocity of the particle, when it moves through an angle of 60o around the centre of the circle?
A.
zero
B.
10 m/s
C.
$10\sqrt 2 m/s$
D.
$10\sqrt 3 m/s$
2018 Q99 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A disc rotates about its axis of symmetry in a horizontal plane at a steady rate of $3.5$ revolutions per second. A coin placed at a distnce of 1.25 cm from the axis of rotation remains at rest on the disc. The coefficient of friction between the coin and the disc is : (g = 10 m/s2)
A.
0.5
B.
0.3
C.
0.7
D.
0.6
2017 Q100 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A conical pendulum of length 1 m makes an angle $\theta $ = 45o w.r.t. Z-axis and moves in a circle in the XY plane. The radius of the circle is 0.4 m and its center is vertically below O. The speed of the pendulum, in its circular path, will be: (Take g = 10 ms−2 )

JEE Main 2017 (Online) 9th April Morning Slot Physics - Circular Motion Question 70 English
A.
0.4 m/s
B.
4 m/s
C.
0.2 m/s
D.
2 m/s