Rotational Motion

2022 Q201 BITSAT MCQ
11 Jun 2026

A solid sphere of 80 kg and radius 15 m moving in a space becomes a circular disc of radius 20 m in 1 h. The rate of change of moment of Inertia in this process is .......

A.
$\frac{30}{9}$ kg-m2s$-$1
B.
$\frac{25}{9}$ kg-m2s$-$1
C.
$\frac{10}{9}$ kg-m2s$-$1
D.
$\frac{22}{9}$ kg-m2s$-$1
2021 Q202 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A system consists of two identical spheres each of mass 1.5 kg and radius 50 cm at the end of light rod. The distance between the centres of the two spheres is 5 m. What will be the moment of inertia of the system about an axis perpendicular to the rod passing through its midpoint?
A.
18.75 kgm2
B.
1.905 $\times$ 105 kgm2
C.
19.05 kgm2
D.
1.875 $\times$ 105 kgm2
2021 Q203 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Angular momentum of a single particle moving with constant speed along circular path :
A.
changes in magnitude but remains same in the direction
B.
remains same in magnitude and direction
C.
remains same in magnitude but changes in the direction
D.
is zero
2021 Q204 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Two discs have moments of inertia I1 and I2 about their respective axes perpendicular to the plane and passing through the centre. They are rotating with angular speeds, $\omega$1 and $\omega$2 respectively and are brought into contact face to face with their axes of rotation coaxial. The loss in kinetic energy of the system in the process is given by :
A.
${{{I_1}{I_2}} \over {({I_1} + {I_2})}}{({\omega _1} - {\omega _2})^2}$
B.
${{{{({I_1} - {I_2})}^2}{\omega _1}{\omega _2}} \over {2({I_1} + {I_2})}}$
C.
${{{I_1}{I_2}} \over {2({I_1} + {I_2})}}{({\omega _1} - {\omega _2})^2}$
D.
${{{{({\omega _1} - {\omega _2})}^2}} \over {2({I_1} + {I_2})}}$
2021 Q205 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Moment of inertia of a square plate of side l about the axis passing through one of the corner and perpendicular to the plane of square plate is given by :
A.
${{M{l^2}} \over 6}$
B.
${M{l^2}}$
C.
${{M{l^2}} \over {12}}$
D.
${2 \over 3}M{l^2}$
2021 Q206 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
The solid cylinder of length 80 cm and mass M has a radius of 20 cm. Calculate the density of the material used if the moment of inertia of the cylinder about an axis CD parallel to AB as shown in figure is 2.7 kg m2.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th August Evening Shift Physics - Rotational Motion Question 126 English
A.
14.9 kg/m3
B.
7.5 $\times$ 101 kg/m3
C.
7.5 $\times$ 102 kg/m3
D.
1.49 $\times$ 102 kg/m3
2021 Q207 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
List-I List-II
(a) MI of the rod (length L, Mass M, about an axis $ \bot $ to the rod passing through the midpoint) (i) $8M{L^2}/3$
(b) MI of the rod (length L, Mass 2M, about an axis $ \bot $ to the rod passing through one of its end) (ii) $M{L^2}/3$
(c) MI of the rod (length 2L, Mass M, about an axis $ \bot $ to the rod passing through its midpoint) (iii) $M{L^2}/12$
(d) MI of the rod (Length 2L, Mass 2M, about an axis $ \bot $ to the rod passing through one of its end) (iv) $2M{L^2}/3$


Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A.
(a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
B.
(a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
C.
(a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D.
(a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
2021 Q208 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
The figure shows two solid discs with radius R and r respectively. If mass per unit area is same for both, what is the ratio of MI of bigger disc around axis AB (Which is $ \bot $ to the plane of the disc and passing through its centre) of MI of smaller disc around one of its diameters lying on its plane? Given 'M' is the mass of the larger disc. (MI stands for moment of inertia)

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th July Morning Shift Physics - Rotational Motion Question 129 English
A.
R2 : r2
B.
2r4 : R4
C.
2R2 : r2
D.
2R4 : r4
2021 Q209 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A : Moment of inertia of a circular disc of mass 'M' and radius 'R' about X, Y axes (passing through its plane) and Z-axis which is perpendicular to its plane were found to be Ix, Iy and Iz respectively. The respectively radii of gyration about all the three axes will be the same.

Reason R : A rigid body making rotational motion has fixed mass and shape. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A.
Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
B.
A is not correct but R is correct.
C.
A is correct but R is not correct.
D.
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
2021 Q210 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Consider a situation in which a ring, a solid cylinder and a solid sphere roll down on the same inclined plane without slipping. Assume that they start rolling from rest and having identical diameter.

The correct statement for this situation is
A.
All of them will have same velocity.
B.
The ring has greatest and the cylinder has the least velocity of the centre of mass at the bottom of the inclined plane.
C.
The sphere has the greatest and the ring has the least velocity of the centre of mass at the bottom of the inclined plane.
D.
The cylinder has the greatest and the sphere has the least velocity of the centre of mass at the bottom of the inclined plane.
2021 Q211 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A body rolls down an inclined plane without slipping. The kinetic energy of rotation is 50% of its translational kinetic energy. The body is :
A.
Solid sphere
B.
Solid cylinder
C.
Hollow cylinder
D.
Ring
2021 Q212 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Consider a uniform wire of mass M and length L. It is bent into a semicircle. Its moment of inertia about a line perpendicular to the plane of the wire passing through the center is :
A.
${1 \over 4}{{M{L^2}} \over {{\pi ^2}}}$
B.
${1 \over 2}{{M{L^2}} \over {{\pi ^2}}}$
C.
${2 \over 5}{{M{L^2}} \over {{\pi ^2}}}$
D.
${{M{L^2}} \over {{\pi ^2}}}$
2021 Q213 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A solid cylinder of mass m is wrapped with an inextensible light string and, is placed on a rough inclined plane as shown in the figure. The frictional force acting between the cylinder and the inclined plane is :

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 18th March Evening Shift Physics - Rotational Motion Question 141 English
[The coefficient of static friction, $\mu$s' is 0.4]
A.
0
B.
5 mg
C.
${7 \over 2}$ mg
D.
${{mg} \over 5}$
2021 Q214 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A thin circular ring of mass M and radius r is rotating about its axis with an angular speed $\omega$. Two particles having mass m each are now attached at diametrically opposite points. The angular speed of the ring will become :
A.
$\omega {M \over {M + m}}$
B.
$\omega {{M + 2m} \over M}$
C.
$\omega {M \over {M + 2m}}$
D.
$\omega {{M - 2m} \over {M + 2m}}$
2021 Q215 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A sphere of mass 2 kg and radius 0.5 m is rolling with an initial speed of 1 ms-1 goes up an inclined plane which makes an angle of 30$^\circ$ with the horizontal plane, without slipping. How long will the sphere take to return to the starting point A?

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 17th March Evening Shift Physics - Rotational Motion Question 143 English
A.
0.60 s
B.
0.52 s
C.
0.80 s
D.
0.57 s
2021 Q216 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A triangular plate is shown. A force $\overrightarrow F $ = 4$\widehat i$ $-$ 3$\widehat j$ is applied at point P. The torque at point P with respect to point 'O' and 'Q' are :

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 17th March Morning Shift Physics - Rotational Motion Question 144 English
A.
$-$ 15 + 20$\sqrt 3 $, 15 + 20$\sqrt 3 $
B.
15 $-$ 20$\sqrt 3 $, 15 + 20$\sqrt 3 $
C.
15 + 20$\sqrt 3 $, 15 $-$ 20$\sqrt 3 $
D.
$-$ 15 $-$ 20$\sqrt 3 $, 15 $-$ 20$\sqrt 3 $
2021 Q217 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A mass M hangs on a massless rod of length l which rotates at a constant angular frequency. The mass M moves with steady speed in a circular path of constant radius. Assume that the system is in steady circular motion with constant angular velocity $\omega$. The angular momentum of M about point A is LA which lies in the positive z direction and the angular momentum of M about point B is LB. The correct statement for this system is :

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 17th March Morning Shift Physics - Rotational Motion Question 147 English
A.
LA is constant, both in magnitude and direction
B.
LB is constant in direction with varying magnitude
C.
LB is constant, both in magnitude and direction
D.
LA and LB are both constant in magnitude and direction
2021 Q218 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A cord is wound round the circumference of wheel of radius r. The axis of the wheel is horizontal and the moment of inertia about it is I. A weight mg is attached to the cord at the end. The weight falls from rest. After falling through a distance 'h', the square of angular velocity of wheel will be :
A.
${{2mgh} \over {I + 2m{r^2}}}$
B.
${{2mgh} \over {I + m{r^2}}}$
C.
2gh
D.
${{2gh} \over {I + m{r^2}}}$
2021 Q219 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Four identical solid spheres each of mass 'm' and radius 'a' are placed with their centres on the four corners of a square of side 'b'. The moment of inertia of the system about one side of square where the axis of rotation is parallel to the plane of the square is :
A.
${4 \over 5}m{a^2}$
B.
${8 \over 5}m{a^2} + m{b^2}$
C.
${4 \over 5}m{a^2} + 2m{b^2}$
D.
${8 \over 5}m{a^2} + 2m{b^2}$
2021 Q220 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A sphere of radius 'a' and mass 'm' rolls along a horizontal plane with constant speed v0. It encounters an inclined plane at angle $\theta$ and climbs upward. Assuming that it rolls without slipping, how far up the sphere will travel?

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th February Evening Shift Physics - Rotational Motion Question 154 English
A.
${{v_0^2} \over {2g\sin \theta }}$
B.
${{7v_0^2} \over {10g\sin \theta }}$
C.
${2 \over 5}{{v_0^2} \over {g\sin \theta }}$
D.
${{v_0^2} \over {5g\sin \theta }}$
2021 Q221 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Moment of inertia (M. I.) of four bodies, having same mass and radius, are reported as;

I1 = M.I. of thin circular ring about its diameter,

I2 = M.I. of circular disc about an axis perpendicular to disc and going through the centre,

I3 = M.I. of solid cylinder about its axis and

I4 = M.I. of solid sphere about its diameter.

Then :
A.
I1 = I2 = I3 > I4
B.
I1 + I3 < I2 + I4
C.
I1 = I2 = I3 < I4
D.
I1 + I2 = I3 + ${5 \over 2}$ I4
2021 Q222 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A 2 kg steel rod of length 0.6 m is clamped on a table vertically at its lower end and is free to rotate in vertical plane. The upper end is pushed so that the rod falls under gravity, ignoring the friction due to clamping at its lower end, the speed of the free end of rod when it passes through its lowest position is ____________ ms$-$1. (Take g = 10 ms$-$2)
2021 Q223 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
Consider a badminton racket with length scales as shown in the figure.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th August Morning Shift Physics - Rotational Motion Question 127 English
If the mass of the linear and circular portions of the badminton racket are same (M) and the mass of the threads are negligible, the moment of inertia of the racket about an axis perpendicular to the handle and in the plane of the ring at, ${r \over 2}$ distance from the end A of the handle will be ................ Mr2.
2021 Q224 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
In the given figure, two wheels P and Q are connected by a belt B. The radius of P is three times as that of Q. In case of same rotational kinetic energy, the ratio of rotational inertias $\left( {{{{I_1}} \over {{I_2}}}} \right)$ will be x : 1. The value of x will be _____________.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th July Evening Shift Physics - Rotational Motion Question 128 English
2021 Q225 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A solid disc of radius 20 cm and mass 10 kg is rotating with an angular velocity of 600 rpm, about an axis normal to its circular plane and passing through its centre of mass. The retarding torque required to bring the disc at rest in 10 s is ____________ $\pi$ $\times$ 10$-$1 Nm.
2021 Q226 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A particle of mass 'm' is moving in time 't' on a trajectory given by

$\overrightarrow r = 10\alpha {t^2}\widehat i + 5\beta (t - 5)\widehat j$

Where $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are dimensional constants.

The angular momentum of the particle becomes the same as it was for t = 0 at time t = ____________ seconds.
2021 Q227 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
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 a speed $\sqrt x {v_0}$. Then the value of x is _____________.
2021 Q228 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
Two bodies, a ring and a solid cylinder of same material are rolling down without slipping an inclined plane. The radii of the bodies are same. The ratio of velocity of the centre of mass at the bottom of the inclined plane of the ring to that of the cylinder is ${{\sqrt x } \over 2}$. Then, the value of x is _____________.
2021 Q229 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A body rotating with an angular speed of 600 rpm is uniformly accelerated to 1800 rpm in 10 sec. The number of rotations made in the process is ___________.
2021 Q230 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A circular disc reaches from top to bottom of an inclined plane of length 'L'. When it slips down the plane, it makes time 't1'. When it rolls down the plane, it takes time t2. The value of ${{{t_2}} \over {{t_1}}}$ is $\sqrt {{3 \over x}} $. The value of x will be _______________.
2021 Q231 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
The angular speed of truck wheel is increased from 900 rpm to 2460 rpm in 26 seconds. The number of revolutions by the truck engine during this time is _____________. (Assuming the acceleration to be uniform).
2021 Q232 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
The following bodies,

(1) a ring

(2) a disc

(3) a solid cylinder

(4) a solid sphere,

of same mass 'm' and radius 'R' are allowed to roll down without slipping simultaneously from the top of the inclined plane. The body which will reach first at the bottom of the inclined plane is ___________. [Mark the body as per their respective numbering given in the question]

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 17th March Morning Shift Physics - Rotational Motion Question 145 English
2021 Q233 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A solid disc of radius 'a' and mass 'm' rolls down without slipping on an inclined plane making an angle $\theta$ with the horizontal. The acceleration of the disc will be ${2 \over b}$g sin$\theta$ where b is ____________. (Round off to the Nearest Integer) (g = acceleration due to gravity, $\theta$ = angle as shown in figure)

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Evening Shift Physics - Rotational Motion Question 149 English
2021 Q234 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A force $\overrightarrow F $ = ${4\widehat i + 3\widehat j + 4\widehat k}$ is applied on an intersection point of x = 2 plane and x-axis. The magnitude of torque of this force about a point (2, 3, 4) is ___________. (Round off to the Nearest Integer)
2021 Q235 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
Consider a 20 kg uniform circular disk of radius 0.2 m. It is pin supported at its center and is at rest initially. The disk is acted upon by a constant force F = 20 N through a massless string wrapped around is periphery as shown in the figure.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Morning Shift Physics - Rotational Motion Question 151 English
Suppose the disk makes n number of revolutions to attain an angular speed of 50 rad s$-$1.

The value of n, to the nearest integer, is __________.

[Given : In one complete revolution, the disk rotates by 6.28 rad]
2021 Q236 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
Consider a frame that is made up of two thin massless rods AB and AC as shown in the figure. A vertical force $\overrightarrow P $ of magnitude 100 N is applied at point A of the frame.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Morning Shift Physics - Rotational Motion Question 150 English
Suppose the force is $\overrightarrow P $ resolved parallel to the arms AB and AC of the frame.

The magnitude of the resolved component along the arm AC is xN.

The value of x, to the nearest integer, is ___________.

[Given : sin(35$^\circ$) = 0.573, cos(35$^\circ$) = 0.819

sin(110$^\circ$) = 0.939, cos(110$^\circ$) = $-$ 0.342 J
2021 Q237 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A uniform thin bar of mass 6 kg and length 2.4 meter is bent to make an equilateral hexagon. The moment of inertia about an axis passing through the centre of mass and perpendicular to the plane of hexagon is _______ $\times$ 10$-$1 kg m2.
2021 Q238 JEE Advanced Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A thin rod of mass M and length a is free to rotate in horizontal plane about a fixed vertical axis passing through point O. A thin circular disc of mass M and of radius a/4 is pivoted on this rod with its center at a distance a/4 from the free end so that it can rotate freely about its vertical axis, as shown in the figure. Assume that both the rod and the disc have uniform density and they remain horizontal during the motion. An outside stationary observer finds the rod rotating with an angular velocity $\Omega$ and the disc rotating about its vertical axis with angular velocity 4$\Omega$. The total angular momentum of the system about the point O is $\left( {{{M{a^2}\Omega } \over {48}}} \right)n$. The value of n is ___________.

JEE Advanced 2021 Paper 1 Online Physics - Rotational Motion Question 49 English
2021 Q239 JEE Advanced MSQ
10 Mar 2026
A horizontal force F is applied at the center of mass of a cylindrical object of mass m and radius R, perpendicular to its axis as shown in the figure. The coefficient of friction between the object and the ground is $\mu$. The center of mass of the object has an acceleration a. The acceleration due to gravity is g. Given that the object rolls without slipping, which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct?

JEE Advanced 2021 Paper 1 Online Physics - Rotational Motion Question 48 English
A.
For the same F, the value of a does not depend on whether the cylinder is solid or hollow
B.
For a solid cylinder, the maximum possible value of a is 2$\mu$g
C.
The magnitude of the frictional force on the object due to the ground is always $\mu$mg
D.
For a thin-walled hollow cylinder, $a = {F \over {2m}}$
2021 Q240 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

As solid sphere of mass $M$ and radius $R$ spins about an axis passing through its centre making $600 \mathrm{~rpm}$. Its kinetic energy of rotation is

A.
$\frac{2 \pi^2}{5} M R$
B.
$\frac{2 \pi}{5} M^2 R^2$
C.
$80 \pi \mathrm{MR}$
D.
$80 \pi^2 M R^2$
2021 Q241 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Two fly wheels $A$ and $B$ are mounted side by side with frictionless bearings on a common shaft. Their moments of inertia about the shaft are $5.0 \mathrm{~kg}-\mathrm{m}^2$ and $20.0 \mathrm{~kg}-\mathrm{m}^2$, respectively. Wheel $A$ is made to rotate at $10 \mathrm{~rev}$ per second. Wheel $B$, initially stationary, is now coupled to $A$ with the help of a clutch. The rotation speed of the wheels will become

A.
$2 \sqrt{5} \mathrm{~rps}$
B.
$0.5 \mathrm{~rps}$
C.
$2 \mathrm{~rps}$
D.
$3 \mathrm{~rps}$
2021 Q242 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A sphere and a hollow cylinder without slipping, roll down two separate inclined planes A and B, respectively. They cover same distance in a given duration. If the angle of inclination of plane A is 30$^\circ$, then the angle of inclination of plane B must be (approximately)

A.
60$^\circ$
B.
53$^\circ$
C.
45$^\circ$
D.
37$^\circ$
2021 Q243 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Four spheres each of diameter $2 a$ and mass $m$ are placed in a way that their centers lie on the four corners of a square of side $b$. Moment of inertia of the system about an axis along one of the sides of the square is

A.
$\frac{8}{5} m a^2$
B.
$\frac{4}{5} m a^2+5 m b^2$
C.
$\frac{4}{5} m a^2+2 m b^2$
D.
$\frac{8}{5} m a^2+2 m b^2$
2021 Q244 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

If an energy of 684 J is needed to increase the speed of a flywheel from 180 rpm to 360 rpm, then find its moment of inertia.

A.
0.7 kg/m$^2$
B.
1.28 kg/m$^2$
C.
2.75 kg/m$^2$
D.
7.28 kg/m$^2$
2021 Q245 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A sphere of mass m is attached to a spring of spring constant k and is held in unstretched position over an inclined plane as shown in the figure. After letting the sphere go, find the maximum length by which the spring extends, given the sphere only rolls.

AP EAPCET 2021 - 19th August Evening Shift Physics - Rotational Motion Question 37 English

A.
$\frac{2 m g \sin \theta}{k}$
B.
$\frac{k}{2 m g \sin \theta}$
C.
$\frac{2 \sin \theta}{k m g}$
D.
$\frac{2 m g \cos \theta}{k}$
2021 Q246 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A girl of mass M stands on the rim of a frictionless merry-go-round of radius R and rotational inertia I, that is not moving. She throws a rock of mass m horizontally in a direction that is tangent to the outer edge of the merry-go-round. The speed of the rock, relative to the ground is v. Afterwards, the linear speed of the girl is

A.
$\frac{m v R^2}{I+M R^2}$
B.
$\frac{(m+M) v R^2}{I+M R^2}$
C.
$\frac{m v R^2}{I+(M+m) R^2}$
D.
$\frac{m v R^2}{I+(M-m) R^2}$
2021 Q247 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Which of the following type of wheels of same mass and radius will have largest moment of inertia?

A.
Ring
B.
Angular disc
C.
Solid disc
D.
Cylindrical disc
2021 Q248 BITSAT MCQ
11 Jun 2026

The angular momentum of a body placed at origin of mass 1 kg and having position vector $r = 3t\widehat i + 4\widehat j$ is

A.
time dependent
B.
$3\widehat k$ J-s
C.
$ - 12\widehat k$ J-s
D.
0
2021 Q249 BITSAT MCQ
11 Jun 2026

Three particles each of mass m are kept at the vertices of an equilateral triangle of side b. Moment of inertia of the system about an axis passing through the centroid and perpendicular to its plane is

A.
3 mb2
B.
mb2
C.
${{m{b^2}} \over 3}$
D.
${2 \over 3}$ mb2
2021 Q250 BITSAT MCQ
11 Jun 2026

A T-shaped object with dimensions shown in figure, is lying on a smooth floor. A force F is applied at the point P parallel to AB, such that the object has only the translational motion without rotation. Find the location of P with respect to C.

BITSAT 2021 Physics - Rotational Motion Question 9 English

A.
${2 \over 3}I$
B.
${3 \over 4}I$
C.
${3 \over 2}I$
D.
${4 \over 3}I$