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Q126
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7. Motion in Vertical Circle
Match the Columns
A block of mass m is released from top of a smooth track as shown in the figure. The end part of the track is a circle in vertical plane of radius R. N is normal reaction of the track at any point of the track. Match the entries of Column-I with entries of Column-II.


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Correct Answer: (A-Q,S,T), (B-Q,S,T), (C-P), (D-R,T)
Explanation:
Ans. (A-Q,S,T), (B-Q,S,T), (C-P), (D-R,T)
For A) $v_{A}=\sqrt{2gh}=\sqrt{5gR}$ circle will be completed and $N_{A}-N_{B}=6mg$
$N _ {C} = \frac {m v _ {c} ^ {2}}{R} = 3 m g$
For B) $v_{A} = \sqrt{9gR}$ $N_{C} = \frac{mv_{c}^{2}}{R} = 7mg$
$\mathbf{For}(\mathbf{C})v_{A} = \sqrt{2gR}$ $v_{C} = 0,N_{C} = 0,F_{net}$ at $C = mg$
For D) $v_{A} = \sqrt{4gR}$ Leaves the circle in region B-C
$N _ {C} = \frac {m v _ {c} ^ {2}}{R} = 2 m g$
For A) $v_{A}=\sqrt{2gh}=\sqrt{5gR}$ circle will be completed and $N_{A}-N_{B}=6mg$
$N _ {C} = \frac {m v _ {c} ^ {2}}{R} = 3 m g$
For B) $v_{A} = \sqrt{9gR}$ $N_{C} = \frac{mv_{c}^{2}}{R} = 7mg$
$\mathbf{For}(\mathbf{C})v_{A} = \sqrt{2gR}$ $v_{C} = 0,N_{C} = 0,F_{net}$ at $C = mg$
For D) $v_{A} = \sqrt{4gR}$ Leaves the circle in region B-C
$N _ {C} = \frac {m v _ {c} ^ {2}}{R} = 2 m g$
Q127
Allen
7. Motion in Vertical Circle
Match the Columns
shows constrained motion of a particle in vertical plane. The constraint force (tension and normal reaction) are collectively denoted by $\vec{F}$ . Match the characteristic shown in with that in . Consider the motion by the time the particle returns to starting point or comes to permanently at rest.
Column-I
Column-I
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Correct Answer: (A-P,Q,R), (B-Q), (C-P,Q), (D-Q,S)
Explanation:
Ans. (A-P,Q,R), (B-Q), (C-P,Q), (D-Q,S)
A)

$v _ {0} = \sqrt {4 g R}$
ā Particle will just reached at highest point and come to at rest
$\Rightarrow V_{c}=0$
P) $N_{c} = mg$ (Upward)
Q) $\vec{F} + \overrightarrow{mg} = m\overrightarrow{a_{c}} \Rightarrow (\text{at point 'A'})$ Resultant of $\vec{F}$ and $\overrightarrow{mg}$ gives centripetal acceleration.
R) As particle goes up speed decreases.
B)

Particle will reach at 'B' and $v_{B}$ become = 0. (By ME conservation)
At $B \Rightarrow v_{B} = 0$ , $T = 0\left(\frac{T = mv_{B}^{2}}{R}\right)$
Particle first speed down then speed up.
C)

$\sqrt {2 g R} < v _ {A} < \sqrt {4 g R}$
⢠Circle won't complete.
- Between $B$ and $C$ particle comes to at rest and then it will com back with increasing speed.
⢠At 'B', $T_{B}=\frac{mV_{B}^{2}}{R}$
D)

Particle will complete circular motion.
⢠At 'B', $N_{B}=\frac{mV_{B}^{2}}{R}$
⢠Speed first decrease then increase.
A)

$v _ {0} = \sqrt {4 g R}$
ā Particle will just reached at highest point and come to at rest
$\Rightarrow V_{c}=0$
P) $N_{c} = mg$ (Upward)
Q) $\vec{F} + \overrightarrow{mg} = m\overrightarrow{a_{c}} \Rightarrow (\text{at point 'A'})$ Resultant of $\vec{F}$ and $\overrightarrow{mg}$ gives centripetal acceleration.
R) As particle goes up speed decreases.
B)

Particle will reach at 'B' and $v_{B}$ become = 0. (By ME conservation)
At $B \Rightarrow v_{B} = 0$ , $T = 0\left(\frac{T = mv_{B}^{2}}{R}\right)$
Particle first speed down then speed up.
C)

$\sqrt {2 g R} < v _ {A} < \sqrt {4 g R}$
⢠Circle won't complete.
- Between $B$ and $C$ particle comes to at rest and then it will com back with increasing speed.
⢠At 'B', $T_{B}=\frac{mV_{B}^{2}}{R}$
D)

Particle will complete circular motion.
⢠At 'B', $N_{B}=\frac{mV_{B}^{2}}{R}$
⢠Speed first decrease then increase.
Q128
Allen
8. Power
Match the Columns
A block of mass 1.0 kg is pulled up on a rough slope of inclination $37^{\circ}$ with the horizontal. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the slope is 0.25. The block moves with acceleration $2.0 \, m/s^{2}$ . After 5.0 s from the instant the block starts, which of the following statements is/are true. (Power of any force is given by $P = \vec{F} \cdot \vec{V}$ ) Column-I with Column-II:
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Correct Answer: (A-S), (B-R), (C-P), (D-Q)
Explanation:
Ans. (A-S), (B-R), (C-P), (D-Q)
$F = m g \sin \theta + \mu_ {k} m g \cos \theta \text { and } p = \vec {F}. \vec {V}$
$F = m g \sin \theta + \mu_ {k} m g \cos \theta \text { and } p = \vec {F}. \vec {V}$
Q129
Allen
9. MISCELLANEOUS QUESTION
MCQ
Comprehension Passage: PARAGRAPH FOR QUESTION NOS. 94 AND 95
A particle is moving on given curve path. At certain instant its velocity and acceleration shown in figure:
Rate of change of speed of particle at P is
Rate of change of speed of particle at P is
A.
$5\sqrt{3}m/s^{2}$
B.
$10m/s^{2}$
C.
$5m/s^{2}$
D.
None of these
Q130
Allen
9. MISCELLANEOUS QUESTION
MCQ
Comprehension Passage: PARAGRAPH FOR QUESTION NOS. 94 AND 95
A particle is moving on given curve path. At certain instant its velocity and acceleration shown in figure:
Radius of curvature at point P is:
Radius of curvature at point P is:
A.
$5\sqrt{3}m$
B.
10 m
C.
5 m
D.
None of these
Q131
Allen
9. MISCELLANEOUS QUESTION
MSQ
As shown in figure āABā represents an infinite wall tangential to a horizontal semi circular track. āOā is a point source of light on the ground at the centre of the circle. A block moves along the circular track with speed āvā starting from the point where the wall touches the circle. If the velocity and acceleration of shadow along the length of the wall is respectively āVā and āaā then;
A.
$V = v \cos \frac{vt}{R}$
B.
$V = v \sec^{2} \left( \frac{vt}{R} \right)$
C.
$a = \frac{v^{2}}{R} \sec^{2} \left( \frac{vt}{R} \right) \tan \left( \frac{vt}{R} \right)$
D.
$a = \frac{2v^{2}}{R} \sec^{2} \left( \frac{vt}{R} \right) \tan \left( \frac{vt}{R} \right)$
Q132
Allen
9. MISCELLANEOUS QUESTION
MCQ
A small coin of mass 80g is placed on the horizontal surface of a rotating disc. The disc starts from rest and is given a constant angular acceleration $\alpha = 2rad/s^{2}$ . The coefficient of static friction between the coin and the disc is $\mu_{s} = 3/4$ and coefficient of kinetic friction is $\mu_{k} = 0.5$ . The coin is placed at a distance r = 1m from the centre of the disc. The magnitude of the resultant force on the coin exerted by the disc just before it starts slipping on the disc is:
A.
0.2 N
B.
0.3 N
C.
0.4 N
D.
1 N
Q133
Allen
9. MISCELLANEOUS QUESTION
MCQ
A block of mass m is being pulled up the rough inclined by an agent delivering constant power P. The coefficient of friction between the block and the inclined is $\mu$ . The maximum speed of the block during the course of ascent is:
A.
$v=\frac{P}{mg\sin\theta+\mu mg\cos\theta}$
B.
$v=\frac{P}{mg\sin\theta-\mu mg\cos\theta}$
C.
$v = \frac{2P}{mg\sin\theta - \mu mg\cos\theta}$
D.
$v=\frac{3P}{mg\sin\theta-\mu mg\cos\theta}$
Q134
Allen
9. MISCELLANEOUS QUESTION
MCQ
A ring āAā of mass āmā is attached to a stretched spring of force constant K, which is fixed at C on a smooth vertical circular track of radius R. Points A and C are diametrically opposite. When the ring slips from rest on the track to point B, making an angle of $30^{\circ}$ with AC. ( $\angle ACB = 30^{\circ}$ ) spring becomes unstretched. Find the velocity of the ring at B.
A.
$\left[\frac{KR^2}{2m} (2 - \sqrt{3})^2 +gR\sqrt{3}\right]^{1 / 2}$
B.
$\left[\frac{KR^2}{m} (2 - \sqrt{3})^2 +gR\right]^{1 / 2}$
C.
$\left[\frac{2KR^2}{m} (2 - \sqrt{3})^2 +gR\sqrt{3}\right]^{1 / 2}$
D.
$\left[\frac{KR^2}{2m} (\sqrt{2} -1)^2 +gR\right]^{1 / 2}$
Q135
Allen
1. Kinematics of Circular Motion
Numerical
Two particles A and B are moving in a horizontal plane anticlockwise on two different concentric circles with different constant angular velocities $2\omega$ and $\omega$ respectively. Find the relative velocity (in m/s) of B w.r.t. A after time $t = \pi/\omega$ . They both start at the position as shown in figure.
(Take $\omega = 3$ rad/sec, $r = 2m$ )
Correct Answer: 24
Explanation:
Ans. 24
Q136
Allen
1. Kinematics of Circular Motion
Numerical
A disk rotates about its central axis starting from rest and accelerates with constant angular acceleration. At one instant it is rotating at 12 rad/s and after 80 radian of more angular displacement, its angular speed becomes 28 rad/s. How much time (seconds) does the disk takes to complete the mentioned angular displacement of 80 radians.
Correct Answer: 4
Explanation:
Ans. 4
$\omega_ {0} = 1 2 \mathrm{rad/sec}$
$\Delta \theta = 8 0 \mathrm{radian}$
$\omega = 2 8 \mathrm{radian/sec}$
$\omega^ {2} = \omega_ {0} ^ {2} + 2 \alpha \Delta \theta$
$\omega = \omega_ {0} + \alpha t$
$\left(\frac {\omega_ {0} + \omega}{2}\right) t = 8 0$
$\omega_ {0} = 1 2 \mathrm{rad/sec}$
$\Delta \theta = 8 0 \mathrm{radian}$
$\omega = 2 8 \mathrm{radian/sec}$
$\omega^ {2} = \omega_ {0} ^ {2} + 2 \alpha \Delta \theta$
$\omega = \omega_ {0} + \alpha t$
$\left(\frac {\omega_ {0} + \omega}{2}\right) t = 8 0$
Q137
Allen
1. Kinematics of Circular Motion
Numerical
A particle is moving along a circular path of radius 5 m with a uniform speed $5 \, ms^{-1}$ . What is the magnitude of average acceleration during the interval in which particle completes half revolution?
Correct Answer: $\frac{10}{\pi} ms^{-2}$
Explanation:
Ans. $\frac{10}{\pi} ms^{-2}$
Change in velocity when particle complete the half revolution: $\Delta v = v_{f} - v_{i} = 2v$
Time taken to complete the half revolution $t = \frac{\pi R}{v}$
Average acceleration $= \frac{\Delta v}{t} = \frac{2v}{\pi R / v} = \frac{2v^2}{\pi R}$ $= \frac{2\times 5^2}{\pi\times 5} = \frac{10}{\pi} m / s^2$
Change in velocity when particle complete the half revolution: $\Delta v = v_{f} - v_{i} = 2v$
Time taken to complete the half revolution $t = \frac{\pi R}{v}$
Average acceleration $= \frac{\Delta v}{t} = \frac{2v}{\pi R / v} = \frac{2v^2}{\pi R}$ $= \frac{2\times 5^2}{\pi\times 5} = \frac{10}{\pi} m / s^2$
Q138
Allen
1. Kinematics of Circular Motion
Numerical
A particle is revolving in a circle of radius 1m with an angular speed of 12 rad/s. At t = 0, it was subjected to a constant angular acceleration $\alpha$ and its angular speed increased to $(480/\pi)$ rotation per minute (rpm) in 2 sec. Particle then continues to move with attained speed. Calculate:
(I) Angular acceleration of the particle.
(II) Tangential velocity of the particle as a function of time.
(III) Acceleration of the particle at t = 0.5 second and at t = 3 second
(IV) Angular displacement at t = 3 second.
(I) Angular acceleration of the particle.
(II) Tangential velocity of the particle as a function of time.
(III) Acceleration of the particle at t = 0.5 second and at t = 3 second
(IV) Angular displacement at t = 3 second.
Correct Answer: (i) $2\mathrm{rad} / s^2$ (ii) $12 + 2t$ for $t\leq 2s$ , 16 for $t\geq 2s$ (iii) $a = 169.01m / s^2$ (iv) 44 rad
Explanation:
Ans. (i) $2\mathrm{rad} / s^2$
ii) $12+2t$ for $t \leq 2s$ , 16 for $t \geq 2s$
iii) $a = 169.01m / s^2$
iv) 44 rad
i) $\omega_{f} = \omega_{i} + 2t$
$(2 \pi) \left(\frac {9 8 0}{6 0 \pi}\right) = 1 2 + \alpha \times 2$
$a = 2 \mathrm{rad} / s ^ {2}$
ii) $v = R\omega = R(12 + 2 \times t)$ $v = 1(12 + 2t)$ After t = 2 sec it becomes constant.
iii) At t = 0.5 sec
$v = 1 3 m / \mathrm{sec}$
$a _ {C} = \frac {v ^ {2}}{R} = 1 6 9$
$a _ {t} = R \alpha = 2$
$a _ {\mathrm{total}} = \sqrt {(1 6 9) ^ {2} + (2) ^ {2}} \cong 1 6 9$
$a _ {(t = 3)} = a _ {\mathrm{total}} = a _ {C} = \frac {v ^ {2}}{R} = \frac {1 6 ^ {2}}{1} = 2 5 6 m / s ^ {2}$
iv) Angular displacement
$\theta = \omega t + \frac {1}{2} \alpha t ^ {2}$
Putting t = 2 sec we get ans.
ii) $12+2t$ for $t \leq 2s$ , 16 for $t \geq 2s$
iii) $a = 169.01m / s^2$
iv) 44 rad
i) $\omega_{f} = \omega_{i} + 2t$
$(2 \pi) \left(\frac {9 8 0}{6 0 \pi}\right) = 1 2 + \alpha \times 2$
$a = 2 \mathrm{rad} / s ^ {2}$
ii) $v = R\omega = R(12 + 2 \times t)$ $v = 1(12 + 2t)$ After t = 2 sec it becomes constant.
iii) At t = 0.5 sec
$v = 1 3 m / \mathrm{sec}$
$a _ {C} = \frac {v ^ {2}}{R} = 1 6 9$
$a _ {t} = R \alpha = 2$
$a _ {\mathrm{total}} = \sqrt {(1 6 9) ^ {2} + (2) ^ {2}} \cong 1 6 9$
$a _ {(t = 3)} = a _ {\mathrm{total}} = a _ {C} = \frac {v ^ {2}}{R} = \frac {1 6 ^ {2}}{1} = 2 5 6 m / s ^ {2}$
iv) Angular displacement
$\theta = \omega t + \frac {1}{2} \alpha t ^ {2}$
Putting t = 2 sec we get ans.
Q139
Allen
1. Kinematics of Circular Motion
Numerical
A particle is projected with a speed U at an angle $\theta$ with the horizontal what is the radius of curvature of the parabola traced out by the projectile at a point where the particle velocity makes an angle $\theta/2$ with the horizontal?
Correct Answer: $\frac{u^{2}\cos^{2}\theta}{g\cos^{3}\left(\frac{\theta}{2}\right)}$
Explanation:
Ans. $\frac{u^2\cos^2\theta}{g\cos^3\left(\frac{\theta}{2}\right)}$
$R = \frac {V ^ {2}}{g \cos (\frac {\theta}{2})}$
$R = \frac {V _ {x} ^ {2} + v _ {y} ^ {2}}{g \cos (\frac {\theta}{2})} = \frac {v _ {x} ^ {2} + v _ {x} ^ {2} \tan^ {2} (\frac {\theta}{2})}{g \cos (\frac {\theta}{2})}$
$R = \frac {v _ {x} ^ {2} [ 1 + \tan^ {2} (\frac {\theta}{2}) ]}{g \cos (\frac {\theta}{2})}$
$= \frac {v _ {x} ^ {2} \sec^ {2} (\frac {\theta}{2})}{g \cos (\frac {\theta}{2})}$
$= \frac {v _ {x} ^ {2}}{g \cos^ {3} (\frac {\theta}{2})} = \frac {u ^ {2} \cos^ {2} \theta}{g \cos^ {3} (\frac {\theta}{2})}$
$R = \frac {V ^ {2}}{g \cos (\frac {\theta}{2})}$
$R = \frac {V _ {x} ^ {2} + v _ {y} ^ {2}}{g \cos (\frac {\theta}{2})} = \frac {v _ {x} ^ {2} + v _ {x} ^ {2} \tan^ {2} (\frac {\theta}{2})}{g \cos (\frac {\theta}{2})}$
$R = \frac {v _ {x} ^ {2} [ 1 + \tan^ {2} (\frac {\theta}{2}) ]}{g \cos (\frac {\theta}{2})}$
$= \frac {v _ {x} ^ {2} \sec^ {2} (\frac {\theta}{2})}{g \cos (\frac {\theta}{2})}$
$= \frac {v _ {x} ^ {2}}{g \cos^ {3} (\frac {\theta}{2})} = \frac {u ^ {2} \cos^ {2} \theta}{g \cos^ {3} (\frac {\theta}{2})}$
Q140
Allen
1. Kinematics of Circular Motion
Numerical
A particle is travelling in a circular path of radius 4m. At a certain instant the particle is moving at 20m/s and its acceleration is at an angle of $37^{\circ}$ from the direction to the centre of the circle as seen from the particle:
(I) At what rate is the speed of the particle increasing?
(II) What is the magnitude of the acceleration?
Correct Answer: (i) $75m/s^{2}$ , (ii) $125m/s^{2}$
Explanation:
Ans. (i) $75m / s^2$ , (ii) $125m / s^2$ $\tan 37^\circ = \frac{a_t}{a_c}$ $\therefore \quad \frac{3}{4} = \frac{(dv / dt)}{v^2 / R}$ (i) $\frac{dv}{dt} = \left(\frac{3}{4}\right)\left(\frac{v^2}{R}\right)$ (ii) $a = \sqrt{\left(\frac{dv}{dt}\right)^2 + \left(\frac{v^2}{R}\right)^2}$
Q141
Allen
2. Dynamics of Circular Motion
Numerical
A mass m rotating freely in a horizontal circle of radius 1 m on a frictionless smooth table supports a stationary mass 2m, attached to the other end of the string passing through smooth hole O in table, hanging vertically. Find the angular velocity of rotation.
Correct Answer: $\sqrt{2g}$ rad/s
Explanation:
Ans. $\sqrt{2g}$ rad/s
$T = 2 m g = m r \omega^ {2}$
$\omega = \sqrt {\frac {2 g}{r}} = \sqrt {2 g} \mathrm{rad/s}.$
$T = 2 m g = m r \omega^ {2}$
$\omega = \sqrt {\frac {2 g}{r}} = \sqrt {2 g} \mathrm{rad/s}.$
Q142
Allen
2. Dynamics of Circular Motion
Numerical
You are shown a photo of a car driven on a vertical inside wall of a huge cylinder with a radius of 50 m. The coefficient of static friction between the car tires and the cylinder is $m_{s} = 0.8$ . The minimum speed in $(m/s)$ , at which the car can be driven like that is 5x. Find x.
Correct Answer: 5
Explanation:
Ans. 5
$\mu N = m g \quad \Rightarrow \frac {\mu m v ^ {2}}{r} = m g \quad \Rightarrow v = \sqrt {\frac {g r}{\mu}} = 2 5 m / s$
$\mu N = m g \quad \Rightarrow \frac {\mu m v ^ {2}}{r} = m g \quad \Rightarrow v = \sqrt {\frac {g r}{\mu}} = 2 5 m / s$
Q143
Allen
2. Dynamics of Circular Motion
Numerical
A circular platform rotates around a vertical axis with angular velocity $\omega = 10$ rad/s. On the platform is a ball of mass 1 kg, attached to the long axis of the platform by a thin rod of length 10 cm ( $\alpha = 30^{\circ}$ ). Find normal force exerted by the ball on the platform (in newton). Friction is absent.
Correct Answer: 5
Explanation:
Ans. 5
$T \cos 3 0 = m (L \cos 3 0) \omega^ {2}$
$T \sin 3 0 + N = m g$
$N = m g - T \sin 3$....(i)
Putting value of T from equation in (ii) we get N. .. (
$T \cos 3 0 = m (L \cos 3 0) \omega^ {2}$
$T \sin 3 0 + N = m g$
$N = m g - T \sin 3$....(i)
Putting value of T from equation in (ii) we get N. .. (
Q144
Allen
2. Dynamics of Circular Motion
Numerical
A stone of mass 0.25 kg tied to the end of a string is whirled round in a circle of radius 1.5 m with a speed of 40 rev/min in a horizontal plane. What is the tension in the string? What is the maximum speed with which the stone can be whirled around if the string can withstand a maximum tension of 200 N?
Correct Answer: $T = 6.6 N, v_{max} = 35 ms^{-1}$
Explanation:
Ans. $T = 6.6N, v_{\mathrm{max}} = 35ms^{-1}$
$v = r \omega = (1.5) (2 \pi) \left(\frac {4 0}{6 0}\right)$
$T = \frac {m v ^ {2}}{R} = \frac {0.25 \times 4 \pi^ {2}}{1.5} = 6.6 N$
$2 0 0 = \frac {m v _ {m a x} ^ {2}}{R}$
$v _ {\max} = 3 5 m s ^ {- 1}$
$v = r \omega = (1.5) (2 \pi) \left(\frac {4 0}{6 0}\right)$
$T = \frac {m v ^ {2}}{R} = \frac {0.25 \times 4 \pi^ {2}}{1.5} = 6.6 N$
$2 0 0 = \frac {m v _ {m a x} ^ {2}}{R}$
$v _ {\max} = 3 5 m s ^ {- 1}$
Q145
Allen
2. Dynamics of Circular Motion
Numerical
A ceiling fan has a diameter (of the circle through the outer edges of the three blades) of 120 cm and rpm 1500 at full speed. Consider a particle of mass 1g sticking at the outer end of a blade. What is the net force on it, when the fan runs at full speed? Who exerts this force on the particle? How much force does the particle exert on the blade in the plane of motion?
Correct Answer: $\frac{15\pi^{2}}{10}=14.8N$ , This force is exerted by blade of fan and equal force is exerted by particle on blade in same magnitude but opposite in direction.
Explanation:
Ans. $\frac{15\pi^{2}}{10}=14.8N$ , This force is exerted by blade of fan and equal force is exerted by particle on blade in same magnitude but opposite in direction. $\omega=2\pi n=\frac{2\pi\times1500}{60}$ rad/sec $r=\frac{d}{2}=60\ cm=0.6\ m$ $m=1\ g=10^{-3}\ kg$ $F=m\omega^{2}r=10^{-3}\times\left(\frac{2\pi\times1500}{60}\right)^{2}\times0.6=\frac{15\pi^{2}}{10}=14.8$
This force is exerted by blade of fan and equal force is exerted by particle on blade in same magnitude but opposite in direction.
This force is exerted by blade of fan and equal force is exerted by particle on blade in same magnitude but opposite in direction.
Q146
Allen
2. Dynamics of Circular Motion
Numerical
A table with smooth horizontal surface is placed in a cabin which moves in a circle of a large radius R (figure). A smooth pulley of small radius is fastened to the table. Two masses m and 2m placed on the table are connected through a string going over the pulley. Initially the masses are held by a person with the strings along the outward radius and then the system is released from rest (with respect to the cabin). Find the magnitude of the initial acceleration of the masses as seen from the cabin and the tension in the string.
Correct Answer: $\frac{4m\omega^{2}R}{3}$
Explanation:
Ans.

$T - m \omega^ {2} R = m a....(i)$
$2 m \omega^ {2} R - T = 2 m a$
(i) + (ii)
$m w ^ {2} R = 3 m a....(ii)$
$a = \frac {\omega^ {2} R}{3}$
Put in eq (i)
$T - m \omega^ {2} R = a = \frac {\omega^ {2} R}{3}$
$T = m \omega^ {2} R + \frac {m \omega^ {2} R}{3} = \frac {4 m \omega^ {2} R}{3}$

$T - m \omega^ {2} R = m a....(i)$
$2 m \omega^ {2} R - T = 2 m a$
(i) + (ii)
$m w ^ {2} R = 3 m a....(ii)$
$a = \frac {\omega^ {2} R}{3}$
Put in eq (i)
$T - m \omega^ {2} R = a = \frac {\omega^ {2} R}{3}$
$T = m \omega^ {2} R + \frac {m \omega^ {2} R}{3} = \frac {4 m \omega^ {2} R}{3}$
Q147
Allen
2. Dynamics of Circular Motion
Numerical
A cyclist speeding at 18 km/h on a level road takes a sharp circular turn of radius 3 m without reducing the speed. The co-efficient of static-friction between the tyres and the road is 0.1. Will the cyclist slip while taking the turn?
Correct Answer: Yes, $a_{c}=8$ , $\mu g=1$
Explanation:
Ans. Yes, $a_{c}=8$ , $\mu g=1$ $v=\sqrt{\mu rg}$ So, required value of $\mu=\frac{v^{2}}{rg}=\frac{25}{3\times10}=\frac{5}{6}=0.8$ $\mu=0.1$ So, cyclist will slip.
Q148
Allen
2. Dynamics of Circular Motion
Numerical
A cyclist moving with a speed of 4.9 m/s on a level road can take a sharp circular turn of radius 4 m, then find the minimum value of coefficient of friction between the cycle tyres and road. $(g = 9.8 \, m/s^{2})$
Correct Answer: $\frac{49}{80}$
Explanation:
Ans. $\frac{49}{80}$ Coefficient of friction $\mu \geq \frac{v^2}{rg}$ $\Rightarrow \mu_{\min} = \frac{(4.9)^2}{4\times 9.8} = \frac{49}{80}$
Q149
Allen
2. Dynamics of Circular Motion
Numerical
When the road is dry and coefficient of friction is $\mu$ , the maximum speed of a car in a circular path is $10 \, ms^{-1}$ . If the road becomes wet and coefficient of friction become $\frac{\mu}{2}$ , what is the maximum speed permitted?
Correct Answer: $5\sqrt{2} ms^{-1}$
Explanation:
Ans. $5\sqrt{2} ms^{-1}$ For safe driving, $v_{\max} = \sqrt{\mu rg}$ $10 = \sqrt{\mu rg}$ For wet road $v' = \sqrt{\frac{\mu}{2} rg} = \frac{10}{\sqrt{2}} = 5\sqrt{2} m / s$
Q150
Allen
2. Dynamics of Circular Motion
Numerical
A block of mass m is sitting on a rotating smooth wedge. The wedge rotates with constant angular velocity $\omega$ around the axis shown in figure. Calculate the value of w (in rad/s) such that the block stays at constant height h = 2.5 m.
Correct Answer: 2.0
Explanation:
Ans. 2.0
FBD of block in ground frame

$N\cos \theta = mg$

$\begin{array}{rl} & N\sin \theta = m\omega^2 r\quad [\mathrm{centripetalforce}]\\ \Rightarrow & \tan \theta = \omega^2 r / g\\ \Rightarrow & \omega = \sqrt{\frac{g\tan\theta}{r}} = \sqrt{\frac{g}{h}} (\tan \theta) = 2\times 1 = 2\mathrm{rad / s} \end{array}$
FBD of block in ground frame

$N\cos \theta = mg$

$\begin{array}{rl} & N\sin \theta = m\omega^2 r\quad [\mathrm{centripetalforce}]\\ \Rightarrow & \tan \theta = \omega^2 r / g\\ \Rightarrow & \omega = \sqrt{\frac{g\tan\theta}{r}} = \sqrt{\frac{g}{h}} (\tan \theta) = 2\times 1 = 2\mathrm{rad / s} \end{array}$





