Rotational Motion
When the position vector $\vec{r} = x\hat{i} + y\hat{j} + z\hat{k}$ changes sign as $-\vec{r}$, which one of the following vector will not flip under sign change?
Velocity
Linear momentum
Acceleration
Angular momentum
Two circular discs of radius each 10 cm are joined at their centres by a rod of length 30 cm and mass 600 gm as shown in figure.
If the mass of each disc is 600 gm and applied torque between two discs is $43 \times 10^5$ dyne.cm, the angular acceleration of the discs about the given axis $A B$ is $\_\_\_\_$ $\mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s}^2$.
100
22
27
11
A thin uniform rod $(X)$ of mass $M$ and length $L$ is pivoted at a height $\left(\frac{L}{3}\right)$ as shown in the figure. The rod is allowed to fall from a vertical position and lie horizontally on the table. The angular velocity of this rod when it hits the table top, is $\_\_\_\_$ .
( $\mathrm{g}=$ gravitational acceleration)
$\sqrt{\frac{3}{2} \frac{g}{L}}$
$\sqrt{\frac{3 g}{L}}$
$\frac{3}{\sqrt{2}} \sqrt{\frac{g}{L}}$
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \sqrt{\frac{g}{L}}$
Two masses 400 g and 350 g are suspended from the ends of a light string passing over a heavy pulley of radius 2 cm . When released from rest the heavier mass is observed to fall 81 cm in 9 s . The rotational inertia of the pulley is $\_\_\_\_$ $\mathrm{kg} \cdot \mathrm{m}^2$. $\left(\mathrm{g}=9.8 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2\right)$
$8.3 \times 10^{-3}$
$4.75 \times 10^{-3}$
$1.86 \times 10^{-2}$
$9.5 \times 10^{-3}$
Two small balls with masses $m$ and 2 m are attached to both ends of a rigid rod of length $d$ and negligible mass. If angular momentum of this system is $L$ about an axis (A) passing through its centre of mass and perpendicular to the rod then angular velocity of the system about $A$ is :
$\frac{4}{3} \frac{L}{m d^2}$
$\frac{3}{2} \frac{L}{m d^2}$
$\frac{2 L}{5 m d^2}$
$\frac{2 L}{m d^2}$
The moment of inertia of a square loop made of four uniform solid cylinders, each having radius $R$ and length $L(\mathrm{R}<\mathrm{L})$ about an axis passing through the mid points of opposite sides, is (Take the mass of the entire loop as $M$ ) :
$\frac{3}{4} M R^2+\frac{1}{6} M L^2$
$\frac{3}{8} M R^2+\frac{7}{12} M L^2$
$\frac{3}{4} M R^2+\frac{7}{12} M L^2$
$\frac{3}{8} M R^2+\frac{1}{6} M L^2$
A uniform bar of length 12 cm and mass 20 m lies on a smooth horizontal table. Two point masses $m$ and $2 m$ are moving in opposite directions with same speed of $v$ and in the same plane as the bar, as shown in figure. These masses strike the bar simultaneously and get stuck to it. After collision the entire system is rotating with angular frequency $\omega$. The ratio of $v$ and $\omega$ is :
33
$2 \sqrt{88}$
32
66
A cylindrical tube $A B$ of length $l$, closed at both ends contains an ideal gas of 1 mol having molecular weight $M$. The tube is rotated in a horizontal plane with constant angular velocity $\omega$ about an axis perpendicular to $A B$ and passing through the edge at end $A$, as shown in the figure. If $P_A$ and $P_B$ are the pressures at $A$ and $B$ respectively, then (Consider the temperature is same at all points in the tube)
$P_B=P_A$
A solid sphere of mass 5 kg and radius 10 cm is kept in contact with another solid sphere of mass 10 kg and radius 20 cm . The moment of inertia of this pair of spheres about the tangent passing through the point of contact is $\_\_\_\_$ $\mathrm{kg} \cdot \mathrm{m}^2$.
0.18
0.72
0.36
0.63
The pulley shown in figure is made using a thin rim and two rods of length equal to diameter of the rim. The rim and each rod have a mass of M. Two blocks of mass of M and m are attached to two ends of a light string passing over the pulley, which is hinged to rotate freely in vertical plane about its center. The magnitudes of the acceleration experienced by the blocks is ________ (assume no slipping of string on pulley).

$ \dfrac{(M - m)g}{2M + m} $
$ \dfrac{(M - m)g}{M + m} $
A uniform rod of mass $m$ and length $l$ suspended by means of two identical inextensible light strings as shown in figure. Tension in one string immediately after the other string is cut, is $\_\_\_\_$ . $(g$ acceleration due to gravity)
$\mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{s}$
$m g / 4$
$m g$
$m g / 2$
A fly wheel having mass 3 kg and radius 5 m is free to rotate about a horizontal axis. A string having negligible mass is wound around the wheel and the loose end of the string is connected to 3 kg mass. The mass is kept at rest initially and released. Kinetic energy of the wheel when the mass descends by 3 m is ________ J. ($g = 10~\mathrm{m/s^2}$)
Explanation:
Mass of flywheel, $\mathrm{M}=3 \mathrm{~kg}$
Radius of flywheel, $\mathrm{R}=5 \mathrm{~m}$
Descending mass $\mathrm{m}=3 \mathrm{~kg}$
Height through which the mass is descended, $h=3 \mathrm{~m}$
Initial velocity $\mathrm{u}=0 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$

Using conservation of energy,
Loss in Potential Energy $=$ Gain in Kinetic Energy of mass + Gain in Rotational Kinetic Energy of wheel
$ \mathrm{mgh}=\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{mv}^2+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{I} \omega^2 $
Since the string does not slip:
$ \mathrm{v}=\mathrm{R} \omega $
Moment of Inertia (I) of the flywheel (disk) $=\mathrm{I}=\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{MR}^2$
$ \mathrm{mgh}=\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{mv}^2+\frac{1}{2}\left(\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{MR}^2\right)\left(\frac{\mathrm{v}}{\mathrm{R}}\right)^2 $
$\Rightarrow $$ m g h=\frac{1}{2} m v^2+\frac{1}{4} M v^2 $
Substituting the values :
$ (3)(10)(3)=\frac{1}{2}(3) v^2+\frac{1}{4}(3) v^2 $
$\Rightarrow $ $90=1.5 \mathrm{v}^2+0.75 \mathrm{v}^2$
$\Rightarrow $ $90=2.25 \mathrm{v}^2$
$\Rightarrow $ $ \mathrm{v}^2=\frac{90}{2.25}=40 $
The kinetic energy of the wheel is the rotational part of the energy :
$\mathrm{K} . \mathrm{E}_{\cdot \text { wheel }}=\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{I} \omega^2=\frac{1}{2}\left(\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{MR}^2\right)\left(\frac{\mathrm{V}}{\mathrm{R}}\right)^2=\frac{1}{4} \mathrm{Mv}^2$
$\Rightarrow $ K. E.wheel $=\frac{1}{4} \times 3 \times 40$
$\Rightarrow $ $ \mathrm{K} . \mathrm{E}_{\text {.wheel }}=3 \times 10=30 \mathrm{~J} $
The kinetic energy of the flywheel when the mass has descended by 3 m is 30 J.
Hence, the correct answer is 30.
A solid sphere of radius 10 cm is rotating about an axis which is at a distance 15 cm from its centre. The radius of gyration about this axis is $\sqrt{n} \mathrm{~cm}$. The value of $n$ is
Explanation:
To find the radius of gyration, we first need to determine the moment of inertia (I) of the solid sphere about the given axis using the Parallel Axis Theorem.

Radius of sphere $=R=10 \mathrm{~cm}$
Distance of the axis from the centre $=\mathrm{d}=15 \mathrm{~cm}$
Let the mass of the sphere be M .
The moment of inertia of a solid sphere about an axis passing through its centre is :
$ \mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{cm}}=\frac{2}{5} \mathrm{MR}^2 $
According to the Parallel Axis Theorem, the moment of inertia about an axis at a distance d is :
$ \mathrm{I}=\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{cm}}+\mathrm{Md}^2 $
$\Rightarrow $ $ \mathrm{I}=\frac{2}{5} \mathrm{MR}^2+\mathrm{Md}^2 \ldots (i)$
The radius of gyration k is defined by the relation :
$ \mathrm{I}=\mathrm{Mk}^2 \ldots (ii)$
$\Rightarrow $ $\mathrm{Mk}^2=\frac{2}{5} \mathrm{MR}^2+\mathrm{Md}^2$
$\Rightarrow \mathrm{k}^2=\frac{2}{5} \mathrm{R}^2+\mathrm{d}^2$
Substituting the values, $\mathrm{R}=10 \mathrm{~cm}$ and $\mathrm{d}=15 \mathrm{~cm}$ :
$ \mathrm{k}^2=\frac{2}{5}(10)^2+(15)^2 $
$\Rightarrow $ $\mathrm{k}^2=\frac{2}{5}(100)+225$
$\Rightarrow $ $\mathrm{k}^2=2(20)+225$
$ \mathrm{k}^2=40+225=265 $
The question states that the radius of gyration $\mathrm{k}=\sqrt{\mathrm{n}} \mathrm{cm}$.
Therefore, $\mathrm{k}^2=\mathrm{n}=265 \Rightarrow \mathrm{n}=265$
Therefore, the value of n is 265. Hence, the correct answer is 265 .
A uniform solid cylinder of length $L$ and radius $R$ has moment of inertia about its axis equal to $I_1$. A small co-centric cylinder of length $L / 2$ and radius $R / 3$ carved from this cylinder has moment of inertia about its axis equals to $I_2$. The ratio $I_1 / I_2$ is $\_\_\_\_$ .
Explanation:
The moment of inertia of a uniform solid cylinder of mass M and radius R about its central axis is given by :
$ \mathrm{I}=\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{MR}^2 $
If area of cross-section of the cylinder is A and length is L then volume is,
$ V=\pi R^2 L $
If the density of the cylinder is $\rho$ and volume is $V$, then the mass of the cylinder is, $m=\rho V$
Putting in the expression for the moment of inertia,
$ I=\frac{1}{2}\left[\rho \pi R^2 L\right] \times R^2=\frac{\pi \rho R^4 L}{2} $
For the larger cylinder, $\rho_1=\rho$, the radius is $\mathrm{R}_1=\mathrm{R}$ and the length is $\mathrm{L}_1=\mathrm{L}$
So, the moment of inertia of the larger cylinder is,
$ I_1=\frac{\pi \rho_1 R_1^4 L_1}{2}=\frac{\pi \rho R^4 L}{2} $
For the smaller cylinder, as it is carved from the same material, so it has the same density ( $\rho_2=\rho$ ). The radius is $\mathrm{R}_2=\mathrm{R} / 3$ and the length is $\mathrm{L}_2=\mathrm{L} / 2$
So, the moment of inertia of the smaller cylinder is,
$ \mathrm{I}_2=\frac{\pi \rho_2 \mathrm{R}_2^4 \mathrm{~L}_2}{2}=\frac{\pi \rho\left(\frac{\mathrm{R}}{3}\right)^4\left(\frac{\mathrm{~L}}{2}\right)}{2}=\frac{\pi \rho \mathrm{R}^4 \mathrm{~L}}{324} $
Now, the ratio of the moment of inertia of larger cylinder to the smaller cylinder is,
$ \frac{I_1}{I_2}=\frac{\left(\frac{\pi \rho R^4 L}{2}\right)}{\left(\frac{\pi \rho R^4 L}{324}\right)}=\frac{324}{2}=162 $
Therefore, the value of ratio of moment of inertia is $\frac{I_1}{I_2}=162$.
Hence, the correct answer is 162 .
Suppose there is a uniform circular disc of mass $M \mathrm{~kg}$ and radius $r \mathrm{~m}$ shown in figure. The shaded regions are cut out from the disc. The moment of inertia of the remainder about the axis $A$ of the disc is given by $\frac{x}{256} M r^2$. The value of $x$ is $\_\_\_\_$ .
Explanation:
Mass of full disc is M
Radius of full disc is $r$
Surface Mass Density $=\sigma=\frac{\mathrm{M}}{\pi \mathrm{r}^2}$
Two identical small discs of radius $r^{\prime}=\frac{r}{4}$ are removed.
Mass of each small disc (m):
$ \mathrm{m}=\sigma \times \pi\left(\mathrm{r}^{\prime}\right)^2=\frac{\mathrm{M}}{\pi \mathrm{r}^2} \times \pi\left(\frac{\mathrm{r}}{4}\right)^2=\frac{\mathrm{M}}{16} $
The centre of each small disc is at a distance $\mathrm{d}=\frac{3}{4} \mathrm{r}$ from the central point. Since axis A passes through the centre, the distance of each centre from axis A is $\mathrm{d}=\frac{3}{4} \mathrm{r}$.
The moment of inertia of full disc $\left(\mathrm{I}_{\text {total }}\right)$ :
$ \mathrm{I}_{\text {total }}=\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{Mr}^2 $
The moment of inertia of small disc about its own centre ( $\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{cm}}$ ):
$ \mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{cm}}=\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{~m}\left(\mathrm{r}^{\prime}\right)^2=\frac{1}{2}\left(\frac{\mathrm{M}}{16}\right)\left(\frac{\mathrm{r}}{4}\right)^2=\frac{\mathrm{Mr}^2}{512} $
The moment of inertia of small disc about axis A ( $\mathrm{I}_{\text {removed }}$ ) using the parallel axis theorem :
$ \mathrm{I}=\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{cm}}+\mathrm{md}^2 $
$\Rightarrow $ $\mathrm{I}_{\text {removed }}=\frac{\mathrm{Mr}^2}{512}+\left(\frac{\mathrm{M}}{16}\right)\left(\frac{3 \mathrm{r}}{4}\right)^2=\frac{\mathrm{Mr}^2}{512}+\frac{9 \mathrm{Mr}^2}{256}=\frac{\mathrm{Mr}^2+18 \mathrm{Mr}^2}{512}=\frac{19}{512} \mathrm{Mr}^2$
The moment of inertia of rest of the system is ( $I_{\text {rem }}$ )
$ \mathrm{I}_{\text {rem }}=\mathrm{I}_{\text {total }}-2\left(\mathrm{I}_{\text {removed }}\right) $
$\Rightarrow $ $I_{\mathrm{rem}}=\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{Mr}^2-2\left(\frac{19}{512} \mathrm{Mr}^2\right)=\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{Mr}^2-\frac{19}{256} \mathrm{Mr}^2$
$\Rightarrow $ $\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{rem}}=\left(\frac{128-19}{256}\right) \mathrm{Mr}^2=\frac{109}{256} \mathrm{Mr}^2=\frac{\mathrm{x}}{256} \mathrm{Mr}^2$
$ \Rightarrow x=109 $
Therefore, the value of x is 109 . Hence, the correct answer is $\mathbf{1 0 9}$.
Two masses $m$ and 2 m are connected by a light string going over a pulley (disc) of mass 30 m with radius $r=0.1 \mathrm{~m}$. The pulley is mounted in a vertical plane and it is free to rotate about its axis. The 2 m mass is released from rest and its speed when it has descended through a height of 3.6 m is
$\_\_\_\_$ $\mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$. (Assume string does not slip and $\mathrm{g}=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2$ )
Explanation:

When the mass $(2 \mathrm{~m})$ descends by a height $\mathrm{h}=3.6 \mathrm{~m}$. Its potential energy change is $-(2 \mathrm{~m})$ gh.
Since they are connected by a taut string, the mass ( m ) is pulled upward by the exact same distance $\mathrm{h}=3.6 \mathrm{~m}$.
So, its potential energy change is +mgh .
The net change in potential energy for the entire system is:
$ \Delta \mathrm{U}_{\mathrm{net}}=\mathrm{mgh}-2 \mathrm{mgh}=-\mathrm{mgh} $
This means the system loses an amount of potential energy equal to mgh.
Initially, the system is released from rest, so the initial kinetic energy is zero ( $\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{i}}=0$ ).
Finally, when the 2 m mass has a speed v , the m mass also has a speed v . The pulley will be rotating with an angular speed $\omega$. Because the string does not slip, the linear speed of the string equals the tangential speed of the pulley rim:
$ \omega=\frac{\mathrm{v}}{\mathrm{r}} $
The total final kinetic energy ( $\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{f}}$ ) is the sum of the translational kinetic energies of the two masses and the rotational kinetic energy of the pulley:
$ \mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{f}}=\mathrm{K}_{\text {trans }(\mathrm{m})}+\mathrm{K}_{\text {trans }(2 \mathrm{~m})}+\mathrm{K}_{\text {rot }(\text { pulley })} $
$\Rightarrow $ $ K_f=\frac{1}{2} m v^2+\frac{1}{2}(2 m) v^2+\frac{1}{2} I \omega^2 $
The pulley is given as a solid disc. The moment of inertia (I) of a uniform solid disc about its central axis is $\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{Mr}^2$, where M is the mass of the disc.
$ \mathrm{I}=\frac{1}{2}(30 \mathrm{~m}) \mathrm{r}^2=15 \mathrm{mr}^2 $
So, the rotational kinetic energy of pulley is, $\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{rot}}=\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{I} \omega^2=\frac{1}{2}\left(15 \mathrm{mr}^2\right)\left(\frac{\mathrm{v}}{\mathrm{r}}\right)^2$
$\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{rot}}=\frac{1}{2}\left(15 \mathrm{mr}^2\right)\left(\frac{\mathrm{v}^2}{\mathrm{r}^2}\right)$
$\Rightarrow $ $ \mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{rot}}=7.5 \mathrm{mv}^2 $
So, the final kinetic energy of the system is
$ \mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{f}}=\frac{1}{2} m v^2+m v^2+7.5 m v^2 $
$\Rightarrow $ $ \mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{f}}=0.5 m v^2+1 m v^2+7.5 m v^2=9 m v^2 $
By the principle of conservation of energy, the magnitude of the potential energy lost equals the kinetic energy gained:
$ \left|\Delta U_{\text {net }}\right|=K_f $
$\Rightarrow $ $\mathrm{mgh}=9 \mathrm{mv}^2$
$\Rightarrow $ $v^2=\frac{g h}{9}$
$\Rightarrow $ $v^2=\frac{10 \times 3.6}{9}$
$\Rightarrow $ $ \mathrm{v}^2=4 \Rightarrow \mathrm{v}=2 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s} $
Therefore, the speed of the 2 m mass when it has descended through a height of 3.6 m is $2 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$. Hence, the correct answer is 2 .
A circular disc has radius $R_1$ and thickness $T_1$. Another circular disc made of the same material has radius $R_2$ and thickness $T_2$. If the moment of inertia of both discs are same and $\frac{R_1}{R_2}=2$ then $\frac{T_1}{T_2}=\frac{1}{\alpha}$. The value of $\alpha$ is $\_\_\_\_$ .
Explanation:
Consider a uniform circular disc of radius $R$, thickness $T$, and made of a material with volume mass density $\rho$. The total volume of this disc is $\mathrm{V}=\pi \mathrm{R}^2 \mathrm{~T}$.
The total mass of the disc is density times volume :
$ \mathrm{M}=\rho \cdot \mathrm{V}=\rho \pi \mathrm{R}^2 \mathrm{~T} $
Its moment of inertia (I) about an axis passing through its center and perpendicular to its plane, $\mathrm{I}=\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{MR}^2$ Putting the expression of mass,
$ \mathrm{I}=\frac{1}{2} \times\left(\rho \pi \mathrm{R}^2 \mathrm{~T}\right) \times \mathrm{R}^2 $
$ \mathrm{I}=\frac{1}{2} \pi \rho \mathrm{~T} \mathrm{R}^4 $
We have two discs :
Disc 1 : Radius $R_1$, Thickness $T_1$, Density $\rho_1$
Disc 2 : Radius $\mathrm{R}_2$, Thickness $\mathrm{T}_2$, Density $\rho_2$
As they are made of the same material. Therefore, their volume mass densities must be equal :
$ \rho_1=\rho_2=\rho $
Their moments of inertia are the same :
$ \mathrm{I}_1=\mathrm{I}_2 $
$\Rightarrow $ $\frac{1}{2} \pi \rho \mathrm{~T}_1 \mathrm{R}_1^4=\frac{1}{2} \pi \rho \mathrm{~T}_2 \mathrm{R}_2^4$
$\Rightarrow $ $\mathrm{T}_1 \mathrm{R}_1^4=\mathrm{T}_2 \mathrm{R}_2^4$
$\Rightarrow $ $\frac{\mathrm{T}_1}{\mathrm{~T}_2}=\frac{\mathrm{R}_2^4}{\mathrm{R}_1^4}$
$\Rightarrow $ $ \frac{\mathrm{T}_1}{\mathrm{~T}_2}=\left(\frac{\mathrm{R}_2}{\mathrm{R}_1}\right)^4 $
It is given that their radii are in ratio, $\frac{\mathrm{R}_1}{\mathrm{R}_2}=2 \Rightarrow \frac{\mathrm{R}_2}{\mathrm{R}_1}=\frac{1}{2}$.
$ \frac{\mathrm{T}_1}{\mathrm{~T}_2}=\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^4=\frac{1}{16} $
$\Rightarrow $ $ \frac{\mathrm{T}_1}{\mathrm{~T}_2}=\frac{1}{16}=\frac{1}{\alpha} \Rightarrow \alpha=16 $
Therefore, the value of $\alpha$ is 16.
Two identical thin rods of mass $M \mathrm{~kg}$ and length $L \mathrm{~m}$ are connected as shown in figure. Moment of inertia of the combined rod system about an axis passing through point $P$ and perpendicular to the plane of the rods is $\frac{x}{12} \mathrm{ML}^2 \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m}^2$. The value of $x$ is $\_\_\_\_$ .
Explanation:
The moment of inertia of a uniform rod of mass M and length L about an axis passing through its end and perpendicular to its length is :
$ \mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{end}}=\frac{1}{3} \mathrm{ML}^2 $
The vertical rod has one of its ends at point P . Thus, for the vertical rod :
$ \mathrm{I}_1=\frac{1}{3} \mathrm{ML}^2 $

The horizontal rod is connected to the bottom of the vertical rod. Its centre is at a distance L from point P . To find its moment of inertia about point P , we use the parallel axis theorem :
$ \mathrm{I}=\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{cm}}+\mathrm{Md}^2 $
Where :
$\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{cm}}$ is the moment of inertia about its own centre of mass $\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{cm}}=\frac{1}{12} \mathrm{ML}^2$.
d is the distance from point P to the center of the horizontal rod, $\mathrm{d}=\mathrm{L}$.
Substituting these values :
$ \mathrm{I}_2=\frac{1}{12} \mathrm{ML}^2+\mathrm{M}(\mathrm{~L})^2 $
$\Rightarrow $ $ \mathrm{I}_2=\frac{1}{12} \mathrm{ML}^2+\mathrm{ML}^2=\frac{13}{12} \mathrm{ML}^2 $
The total moment of inertia is the sum of $\mathrm{I}_1$ and $\mathrm{I}_2$ :
$\mathrm{I}_{\text {total }}=\mathrm{I}_1+\mathrm{I}_2$
$\Rightarrow $ $\mathrm{I}_{\text {total }}=\frac{1}{3} \mathrm{ML}^2+\frac{13}{12} \mathrm{ML}^2$
$\Rightarrow $ $\mathrm{I}_{\text {total }}=\frac{4 \mathrm{ML}^2+13 \mathrm{ML}^2}{12}$
$\Rightarrow $ $\mathrm{I}_{\text {total }}=\frac{17}{12} \mathrm{ML}^2$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\mathrm{x}}{12} \mathrm{ML}^2=\frac{17}{12} \mathrm{ML}^2 \Rightarrow \mathrm{x}=17$
A solid cylinder having radius $R$ and length $L$ is slipping on a rough horizontal plane. At time $t=0$ the cylinder has a translational velocity $v_{\mathrm{o}}=49 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$, perpendicular to its axis and a rotational velocity $v_{\mathrm{o}} / 4 R$ about the centre. The time taken by the cylinder to start rolling is $\_\_\_\_$ seconds. (coefficient of kinetic friction $\mu_K=0.25$ and $g=9.8 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2$ )
15
5
10
7.5
A solid sphere $(A)$ of mass $5 m$ and a spherical shell $(B)$ of mass $m$, both having same radius, are placed on a rough surface. When a force of same magnitude is applied tangentially at the highest points of $A$ and $B$, they start rolling without slipping with an acceleration of $a_A$ and $a_B$, respectively. The ratio of $a_A$ and $a_B$ is $\_\_\_\_$ .
$ 5: 21 $
$ 6: 10 $
$ 21: 25 $
$ 1: 5 $
A solid sphere of radius 4 cm and mass 5 kg is rotating (rotation axis is passing through the centre of the sphere) with an angular velocity of 1200 rpm . It is brought to rest in 10 s by applying a constant torque. The torque applied and the number of rotations it made before it comes to rest are $\_\_\_\_$ and $\_\_\_\_$ respectively.
$0.128 \pi \mathrm{Nm}, 100$
$0.0128 \pi \mathrm{Nm}, 50$
$0.128 \pi \mathrm{Nm}, 50$
$0.0128 \pi \mathrm{Nm}, 100$
A wheel initially at rest is subjected to a uniform angular acceleration about its axis. In the first 2 s it rotates through an angle $\theta_1$ and in the next 2 s it rotates through an angle $\theta_2$. The ratio $\frac{\theta_2}{\theta_1}$ is $\_\_\_\_$ .
6
3
${\frac{1}{3}}$
An object of uniform density rolls up the curved path with the initial velocity $v_{\mathrm{o}}$ as shown in the figure. If the maximum height attained by an object is $\frac{7 v_0^2}{10 \mathrm{~g}}$ ( $\mathrm{g}=$ acceleration due to gravity), the object is a $\_\_\_\_$ .
solid cylinder
ring
disc
solid sphere
A solid sphere of mass $M$ and radius $R$ is divided into two unequal parts. The smaller part having mass $M / 8$ is converted into a sphere of radius $r$ and the larger part is converted into a circular disc of thickness $t$ and radius $2 R$. If $I_1$ is moment of inertia of a sphere having radius $r$ about an axis through its centre and $I_2$ is the moment of inertia of a disc about its diameter, the ratio of their moment of inertia $I_2 / I_1=$ $\_\_\_\_$
35
70
140
210
The position of an object having mass 0.1 kg as a function of time $t$ is given as
$\vec{r} = \left( 10 t^2 \hat{i} + 5 t^3 \hat{j} \right)$ m. At $t = 1$ s, which of the following statements are correct?
A. The linear momentum $\vec{p} = \left( 2 \hat{i} + 1.5 \hat{j} \right)$ kg·m/s.
B. The force acting on the object $\vec{F} = \left( 2 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j} \right)$ N.
C. The angular momentum of the object about its origin $\vec{L} = 15 \hat{k}$ J·s.
D. The torque acting on the object about its origin $\vec{\tau} = 20 \hat{k}$ N·m.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A, B and C only
B, C and D only
A, C and D only
A, B and D only
Moment of inertia about an axis AB for a rod of mass 40 kg and length 3 m is same as that of a solid sphere of mass of 10 kg and radius $R$ about an axis parallel to AB axis with separation of 3 m as shown in figure below. The value of $R$ is given as $\sqrt{\frac{\alpha}{2}}$. The value of $\alpha$ is ________.
A rod of linear mass density 'λ' and length 'L' is bent to form a ring of radius 'R'. Moment of inertia of ring about any of its diameter is.
$ \frac{\lambda L^3}{8 \pi^2} $
$ \frac{\lambda L^3}{16 \pi^2} $
$ \frac{\lambda L^3}{4 \pi^2} $
$ \frac{\lambda L^3}{12} $
Which of the following are correct expression for torque acting on a body?
A. $\vec{\tau}=\vec{r} \times \vec{L}$
B. $\vec{\tau}=\frac{d}{d t}(\vec{r} \times \vec{p})$
C. $\vec{\tau}=\vec{r} \times \frac{d \vec{p}}{d t}$
D. $\vec{\tau}=I \vec{\alpha}$
E. $\vec{\tau}=\vec{r} \times \vec{F}$
( $\vec{r}=$ position vector; $\vec{p}=$ linear momentum; $\vec{L}=$ angular momentum; $\vec{\alpha}=$ angular acceleration; $I=$ moment of inertia; $\vec{F}=$ force; $t=$ time)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
If $\vec{L}$ and $\vec{P}$ represent the angular momentum and linear momentum respectively of a particle of mass ' $m$ ' having position vector as $\vec{r}=a(\hat{i} \cos \omega t+\hat{j} \sin \omega t)$. The direction of force is
A force of 49 N acts tangentially at the highest point of a sphere (solid) of mass 20 kg , kept on a rough horizontal plane. If the sphere rolls without slipping, then the acceleration of the center of the sphere is

$ 2.5 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2 $
$ 3.5 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2 $
$ 0.25 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2 $
$ 0.35 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2 $
Moment of inertia of a rod of mass ' M ' and length ' L ' about an axis passing through its center and normal to its length is ' $\alpha$ '. Now the rod is cut into two equal parts and these parts are joined symmetrically to form a cross shape. Moment of inertia of cross about an axis passing through its center and normal to plane containing cross is :
A square Lamina OABC of length 10 cm is pivoted at ' $\mathrm{O}^{\prime}$. Forces act at Lamina as shown in figure. If Lamina remains stationary, then the magnitude of F is :

A cord of negligible mass is wound around the rim of a wheel supported by spokes with negligible mass. The mass of wheel is 10 kg and radius is 10 cm and it can freely rotate without any friction. Initially the wheel is at rest. If a steady pull of 20 N is applied on the cord, the angular velocity of the wheel, after the cord is unwound by 1 m , would be:

A uniform rod of mass 250 g having length 100 cm is balanced on a sharp edge at 40 cm mark. A mass of 400 g is suspended at 10 cm mark. To maintain the balance of the rod, the mass to be suspended at 90 cm mark, is
290 g
200 g
190 g
300 g
A solid sphere and a hollow sphere of the same mass and of same radius are rolled on an inclined plane. Let the time taken to reach the bottom by the solid sphere and the hollow sphere be $t_1$ and $t_2$, respectively, then
A solid sphere is rolling without slipping on a horizontal plane. The ratio of the linear kinetic energy of the centre of mass of the sphere and rotational kinetic energy is :
A uniform solid cylinder of mass ' m ' and radius ' r ' rolls along an inclined rough plane of inclination $45^{\circ}$. If it starts to roll from rest from the top of the plane then the linear acceleration of the cylinder's axis will be
A circular disk of radius R meter and mass M kg is rotating around the axis perpendicular to the disk. An external torque is applied to the disk such that $\theta(t)=5 t^2-8 t$, where $\theta(t)$ is the angular position of the rotating disc as a function of time $t$. How much power is delivered by the applied torque, when $t=2 \mathrm{~s}$ ?
A solid sphere of mass ' $m$ ' and radius ' $r$ ' is allowed to roll without slipping from the highest point of an inclined plane of length ' $L$ ' and makes an angle $30^{\circ}$ with the horizontal. The speed of the particle at the bottom of the plane is $v_1$. If the angle of inclination is increased to $45^{\circ}$ while keeping $L$ constant. Then the new speed of the sphere at the bottom of the plane is $v_2$. The ratio $v_1^2: v_2^2$ is
The torque due to the force $(2 \hat{i}+\hat{j}+2 \hat{k})$ about the origin, acting on a particle whose position vector is $(\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k})$, would be
A uniform circular disc of radius ' $\mathrm{R}^{\prime}$ and mass ' $\mathrm{M}^{\prime}$ is rotating about an axis perpendicular to its plane and passing through its centre. A small circular part of radius $R / 2$ is removed from the original disc as shown in the figure. Find the moment of inertia of the remaining part of the original disc about the axis as given above.

Explanation:
Mass of the disk, $ m = 1 \, \text{kg} $.
Initial angular velocity, $ \omega_i = 1800 \, \text{rpm} $.
Final angular velocity, $ \omega_f = 2100 \, \text{rpm} $.
External torque, $ \tau_{\text{ext}} = 25\pi \, \text{Nm} $.
Time, $ t = 40 \, \text{seconds} $.
First, convert the rotational speeds from revolutions per minute (rpm) to radians per second (rad/s):
$ \omega_i = 1800 \times \frac{2\pi}{60} = 60\pi \, \text{rad/s} $
$ \omega_f = 2100 \times \frac{2\pi}{60} = 70\pi \, \text{rad/s} $
Next, use the equation of motion for rotation to find the angular acceleration $\alpha$:
$ \omega_f = \omega_i + \alpha t $
$ 70\pi = 60\pi + \alpha(40) $
Solving for $\alpha$:
$ \alpha = \frac{70\pi - 60\pi}{40} = \frac{10\pi}{40} = \frac{\pi}{4} \, \text{rad/s}^2 $
The torque and moment of inertia relationship is given by:
$ \tau = I \alpha $
For a thin solid disk rotating along its diameter, the moment of inertia $ I $ is $ \frac{mR^2}{4} $. Thus:
$ 25\pi = \frac{1 \times R^2}{4} \times \frac{\pi}{4} $
Solving for $ R $:
$ 25\pi = \frac{\pi R^2}{16} $
$ R^2 = \frac{25\pi \times 16}{\pi} = 400 $
$ R = 20 \, \text{m} $
The diameter of the disk is:
$ \text{Diameter} = 2R = 2 \times 20 = 40 \, \text{m} $
Explanation:
Moment of Inertia of the Full Disc:
The moment of inertia (M.I.) of the entire disc without any cavity is given by:
$ I_1 = \frac{1}{2} MR^2 $
Mass of the Removed Disc:
The mass of the removed disc, which is of radius $ \frac{R}{3} $, is calculated as:
$ \text{Mass of removed disc} = \left(\frac{M}{\pi R^2}\right) \times \left(\frac{R}{3}\right)^2 \pi = \frac{M}{9} $
Moment of Inertia of the Removed Disc:
The moment of inertia of the removed disc involves two parts: about its center and due to its position.
About its center:
$ \frac{\frac{M}{9} \left(\frac{R}{3}\right)^2}{2} = \frac{MR^2}{162} $
Due to its position (distance from O to the new center of the small disc):
The distance is $ \frac{2R}{3} $, so:
$ \frac{M}{9} \times \left(\frac{2R}{3}\right)^2 = \frac{4MR^2}{81} $
Total M.I. of removed disc:
$ I_2 = \frac{MR^2}{162} + \frac{4MR^2}{81} = \frac{MR^2}{18} $
Moment of Inertia of the Remaining Part:
Subtract the moment of inertia of the removed disc from the full disc:
$ I = I_1 - I_2 = \frac{1}{2} MR^2 - \frac{MR^2}{18} = \frac{9MR^2 - MR^2}{18} = \frac{8MR^2}{18} = \frac{4MR^2}{9} $
Thus, the value of $x$ is $9$.
$\mathrm{A}, \mathrm{B}$ and C are disc, solid sphere and spherical shell respectively with same radii and masses. These masses are placed as shown in figure.

The moment of inertia of the given system about PQ axis is $\frac{x}{15} \mathrm{I}$, where I is the moment of inertia of the disc about its diameter. The value of $x$ is ____________.
Explanation:

All bodies have same mass and same radius.
A $\rightarrow$ Disc
B $\rightarrow$ Solid sphere
$\mathrm{C} \rightarrow$ Spherical shell
$\begin{aligned} & \text { and, } \mathrm{I}=\frac{\mathrm{MR}^2}{4} \\ \mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{PQ}} & =\frac{\mathrm{MR}^2}{4}+\left(\frac{2}{5} \mathrm{MR}^2+\mathrm{MR}^2\right)+\left(\frac{2}{3} \mathrm{MR}^2+\mathrm{MR}^2\right) \\ \mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{PQ}} & =\frac{15 \mathrm{MR}^2+24 \mathrm{MR}^2+60 \mathrm{MR}^2+40 \mathrm{MR}^2+60 \mathrm{MR}^2}{60} \\ \mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{PQ}} & =\frac{199}{60} \mathrm{MR}^2=\frac{199}{15}\left(\frac{\mathrm{MR}^2}{4}\right) \\ & =\frac{199}{15} \mathrm{I} \end{aligned}$
A solid sphere with uniform density and radius $R$ is rotating initially with constant angular velocity $\left(\omega_1\right)$ about its diameter. After some time during the rotation its starts loosing mass at a uniform rate, with no change in its shape. The angular velocity of the sphere when its radius become $\mathrm{R} / 2$ is $x \omega_1$. The value of $x$ is _________.
Explanation:
When sphere is of radius $R$, its mass is $M$, when radius is reduced to $\frac{R}{2}$, mass will reduced to $\frac{M}{8}$
Now by conservation of angular momentum
$\begin{aligned} & \left(\tau_{\mathrm{ext}}=0\right) \\ & \mathrm{L}_1=\mathrm{L}_2 \\ & \mathrm{I}_1 \omega_1=\mathrm{I}_2 \omega_2 \\ & \left(\frac{2}{5} \mathrm{MR}^2\right) \omega_1=\left(\frac{2}{5}\left(\frac{\mathrm{M}}{8}\right)\left(\frac{\mathrm{R}}{2}\right)^2\right) \omega_2 \end{aligned}$
$\omega_2=32 \omega_1 \quad$ value of x is 32
Answer is 32
A circular ring and a solid sphere having same radius roll down on an inclined plane from rest without slipping. The ratio of their velocities when reached at the bottom of the plane is $\sqrt{\frac{x}{5}}$ where $x=$ ________.
Explanation:
To determine the ratio of velocities for a circular ring and a solid sphere rolling down an inclined plane without slipping, we apply the principle of mechanical energy conservation:
Conservation of Mechanical Energy:
$ k_i + U_i = k_f + U_f $
Initially (at the top), we have:
Initial kinetic energy, $k_i = 0$ (since they start from rest)
Initial potential energy, $U_i = Mgh$
Finally (at the bottom), we have:
Final potential energy, $U_f = 0$
Final kinetic energy, $k_f = \frac{1}{2}mv^2\left(1 + \frac{k^2}{R^2}\right)$
This gives:
$ Mgh = \frac{1}{2}mv^2\left(1 + \frac{k^2}{R^2}\right) $
Solving for the velocity $V$:
$ V = \sqrt{\frac{2gh}{1 + \frac{k^2}{R^2}}} $
Ratio of Velocities:
For the circular ring (moment of inertia $I = mR^2$), $\frac{k^2}{R^2} = 1$.
For the solid sphere (moment of inertia $I = \frac{2}{5}mR^2$), $\frac{k^2}{R^2} = \frac{2}{5}$.
The ratio is:
$ \frac{V_{\text{Ring}}}{V_{\text{Solid Sphere}}} = \sqrt{\frac{1 + \frac{2}{5}}{1 + 1}} = \sqrt{\frac{7}{10}} $
Thus, $x = 3.5$. Rounding off, $x = 4$.

A wheel of radius 0.2 m rotates freely about its center when a string that is wrapped over its rim is pulled by force of 10 N as shown in figure. The established torque produces an angular acceleration of $2 \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s}^2$. Moment of intertia of the wheel is___________ $\mathrm{kg} \mathrm{}\,\, \mathrm{m}^2$. (Acceleration due to gravity $=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2$ )
Explanation:

Step 1: Use the Torque Formula
The force pulls the rim and creates a turning effect called torque. The formula for torque is: torque = force × radius (F × R).
Step 2: Relate Torque to Angular Acceleration
Torque is also described as: torque = moment of inertia × angular acceleration (I × α).
Step 3: Set Up the Equation
Set the two expressions for torque equal. So, $ F \times R = I \times \alpha $.
Step 4: Solve for Moment of Inertia $ I $
$ I = \frac{F \times R}{\alpha} $
Step 5: Substitute the Values
Here, the force $ F = 10\,\mathrm{N} $, the radius $ R = 0.2\,\mathrm{m} $, and the angular acceleration $ \alpha = 2\,\mathrm{rad/s}^2 $.
Step 6: Calculate
$ I = \frac{10 \times 0.2}{2} = \frac{2}{2} = 1\,\mathrm{kg\,m}^2 $
So, the moment of inertia of the wheel is $ 1\,\mathrm{kg\,m}^2 $.
The coordinates of a particle with respect to origin in a given reference frame is (1, 1, 1) meters. If a force of $\vec{F} = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}$ acts on the particle, then the magnitude of torque (with respect to origin) in z-direction is __________.
Explanation:
The torque $\vec{\tau}$ acting on the particle with respect to the origin can be calculated using the cross product of the position vector $\vec{r}$ and the force vector $\vec{F}$:
$ \vec{\tau} = \vec{r} \times \vec{F} $
Given the position vector $\vec{r} = (1, 1, 1) \, \text{m}$ and the force vector $\vec{F} = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}$, we need to calculate the cross product:
$ \vec{\tau} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & -1 & 1 \end{vmatrix} $
Calculating the determinant, we have:
$ \vec{\tau} = \hat{i} \left(1 \cdot 1 - 1 \cdot (-1)\right) - \hat{j} \left(1 \cdot 1 - 1 \cdot 1\right) + \hat{k} \left(1 \cdot (-1) - 1 \cdot 1\right) $
This simplifies to:
$ \vec{\tau} = \hat{i}(1 + 1) - \hat{j}(1 - 1) + \hat{k}(-1 - 1) $
$ \vec{\tau} = 2\hat{i} - 0\hat{j} - 2\hat{k} $
The torque vector is $\vec{\tau} = 2\hat{i} - 2\hat{k}$.
To find the magnitude of the torque in the z-direction, we look at the $\hat{k}$ component:
$ \tau_z = -2 $
The magnitude of torque in the z-direction is:
$ |\tau_z| = 2 \, \text{Nm} $
Thus, the magnitude of the torque in the z-direction is 2 Newton-meters.
Two iron solid discs of negligible thickness have radii $R_1$ and $R_2$ and moment of intertia $I_1$ and $I_2$, respectively. For $R_2=2 R_1$, the ratio of $I_1$ and $I_2$ would be $1 / x$, where $\mathrm{x}=$ _______ .
Explanation:

Let surface mass density = $\sigma$
So, ${M_1} = \sigma \times \pi R_1^2$
${M_2} = \sigma \times \pi R_2^2 = \sigma \pi {(2{R_1})^2}$ (As ${R_2} = 2{R_1}$
$ = 4\sigma \pi R_1^2$
$ \Rightarrow {M_2} = 4{M_1}$
${{{I_1}} \over {{I_2}}} = {{{{{M_1}R_1^2} \over 2}} \over {{{{M_2}R_2^2} \over 2}}} = \left( {{{{M_1}} \over {{M_2}}}} \right){\left( {{{{R_1}} \over {{R_2}}}} \right)^2}$
$ \Rightarrow {{{I_1}} \over {{I_2}}} = \left( {{{{M_1}} \over {4{M_1}}}} \right){\left( {{{{R_1}} \over {2{R_1}}}} \right)^2} = {1 \over 4} \times {1 \over 4} = {1 \over {16}} = {1 \over x}$
Hence, $x = 16$


















