ASSIGNMENT: Torque Date:15-10-2019

Fill in the blanks( +3,-1)

Q1. A rod of mass M and length , attached with a small block  M
m
of mass m at its end, is freely rotating about a vertical 
axis passing through its other end with a constant
angular speed .
The force exerted by the rod and bob on the pivot…………………. (Assume that gravity is
absent.)
Q2. A thin horizontal uniform rod AB of mass m and length  can rotate freely about a
vertical axis passing through its end A. At a certain moment, the end B starts
experiencing a constant force F which is always perpendicular to the original position of
the stationary rod and directed in a horizontal plane. The angular velocity of the rod as
a function of its rotation angle  measured relative to the initial
position……………………………...
Multi choice- Single Correct(+3, 1)

Q3. A force F  ˆi  3ˆj  4kˆ N is applied to a body at point whose position vector is

r1  (3iˆ  2ˆj  k)
ˆ m. The magnitude of torque of the force about the line
 ˆ ˆ ˆ
r  (i  j  k)  (iˆ  ˆj  k)
ˆ , which is passing through the body is
(A) 3 Nm (B) 10 Nm (C) zero (D) None
 
Q4. A particle is located at r  0i  3 j  0k (in metre). A constant force F  0iˆ  0ˆj  4kˆ
ˆ ˆ ˆ
(in Newton) begins to act on the particle at t = 0. As the particle accelerates under the
action of this force the torque, as measured about the origin.
(A) continuously increases (B) continuously decreases
(C) is a non-zero constant (D) is always zero.
Q5. A string is wrapped around a cylinder of mass M and radius R. The string is pulled
vertically upward to prevent the centre of mass from falling as the cylinder unwinds
the string. Find the length of the string unwound when the cylinder has reached a
speed .
R 2 2 R 2 2 R 2 2 R 2 2
(A) (B) (C) (D)
g 2g 4g 8g

Q6. ˆ ˆ
A body is free to rotate about an axis. A force F  (2i  4 j  3k)N ˆ is applied at point

(1, 3, 2) m on the body. The magnitude of torque of F in Nm is
(A) 2 if the rotation axis is Y axis. (B) 1 if the rotation axis is X axis.
(C) 20
 about origin (D) none
 
Q7. Let F be a force acting on a particle having position vector r . Let  be the torque of
this force about the origin, then
       
(A) r    0 and F    0 (B) r    0 but F    0
       
(C) r    0 but F    0 (D) r    0 and F    0
Q8. The torque of a force F  3 ˆi  ˆj  5 kˆ acting at the point r  7 ˆi  3 ˆj  kˆ about
origin is
(A) 14iˆ  38ˆj  16kˆ (B) 4iˆ  4ˆj  6kˆ (C) 21iˆ  4ˆj  4kˆ (D) 14iˆ  38ˆj  16kˆ
Q9. A string is wrapped several times round a solid cylinder and then the end of the string
is held stationary while the cylinder is released from rest with an initial motion. The
acceleration of the cylinder and tension in the string will be
2g mg g mg 2g mg g mg
(A) and (B) and (C) and (D) and
3 3 3 2 3 2 3 3
Q10. In the figure shown, a cubical block is held stationary against a 2a
rough wall by applying force ‘F’ then incorrect statement among a
the following is M
F
(A) frictional force, f = Mg (B) F = N, N is normal reaction a
(C) F does not apply any torque about centre of mass
(D) N does not apply any torque about centre of mass

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Q11. A thin uniform rod of mass M and length  is suspended by two P Q

identical vertical strings AP and BQ as shown. If a mass m is m

placed at a distance /4 from the centre of rod, the tension in
A B
the string BQ is twice that in string AP. Find the value of m/M /4
Q12. A string is wrapped over the edge of a uniform disc of mass m = 0.3 kg and the radius
of the disc is 5 m and free end of the string is fixed with the ceiling. The disc moves
down, unwinding the string. Find the tension in the string (in Newton). (g = 10 m/s2)
Q13. A thin uniform equilateral triangular plate rests in a B
vertical plane with one of its ends (A) on a rough
horizontal floor and the other end (C) on a smooth
vertical wall. The least angle its base (AC) can make
with horizontal will be
C
1  1  1  1 
(A)  = cot  2   (B)  = tan  2   
 3  3 A D
1  1  1  1 
(C)  = tan  2   (D)  = cot  2  
 2 3  2 3
Q14. A rectangular metal plate ABCD is supported by two hinges P1 and P2 so that it
remains in equilibrium in vertical plane (with line AB vertical) as shown in the figure.
The reaction forces R1 and R2 exerted by hinges on the metal plate is best, depicted
by
A D A D
R1 P1 R1
P1
(A) (B)
R2 P2 R2
P2
B C B C
A D A D
R1 R1 P1
P1
(C) R2 (D)
P2
P2 R2
B C B C
 
Q15. A particle is located at r  0iˆ  3ˆj  0kˆ (in metre). A constant force F  0iˆ  0ˆj  4kˆ
(in Newton) begins to act on the particle at t = 0. As the particle accelerates under the
action of this force the torque, as measured about the origin.
(A) continuously increases (B) continuously decreases
(C) is a non-zero constant (D) is always zero.

Q16. A body is free to rotate about an axis. A force F  (2iˆ  4ˆj  3k)N
ˆ is applied at point

(1, 3, 2) m on the body. The magnitude of torque of F is
(A) 2 if the rotation axis is Y axis. (B) 1 if the rotation axis is X axis.
(C) 20 about origin (D) none

Q17. A force F    yi  xj  N acts on a particle as it moves in an anticlockwise circular
ˆ ˆ
motion in x-y plane. The centre of the circle is at the origin. If the work done by the
force is 32  J in one complete revolution then assuming x, y to be in meters, the
radius of the path is
(A) 2 m (B) 4 m (C) 0.5 m (D) 16 m
Q18. A point mass m is welded to a ring of mass m and radius m

R as shown in the figure. Assuming that the ring does not m R

slip and initially the system is released from rest. What
would be the speed of the point mass as seen from the
ground after the ring has turned through an angle of 90?
gR gR
(A) gR (B) (C) 2gR (D)
2 3

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Q19. A small particle of mass m is attached at B to a hoop of mass m and
radius r, whole system is placed on the rough horizontal ground. The A
system is released from rest when B is directly above A and rolls B
without slipping. Find the angular acceleration of the system at the
instant when AB becomes horizontal as shown in the figure.
3g 3g 3g 8g
(A) (B) (C) (D)
4r 16r 8r 3r
Q20. The two identical rectangular steel frames with the dimensions shown are fabricated
from a bar of the same material and are hinged. Rectangular at the midpoints A and
B of their sides(3m  1m). If the frame is resting in the position shown on a horizontal
surface with negligible friction, determine the velocity v with which each of the upper
ends of the frame hits the horizontal surface if the cord D is cut. (Take the value of
 3
dimensions shown in figure c = 1 m, b = 3/2 m and  = 74 i.e., sin  and
2 5
 4 2
cos  & g = 10 m/s )
2 5
c side view
b c
 
b
A B

b
b
D
b
Smooth horizontal
surface
(A) 5 m/s (B) 8 m/s (C) 3 m/s (D) 4 m/s
Q21. A uniform rod of mass m and length L is placed
on the fixed cylindrical surface of radius R at an
L/2 L/2
small angular position  from the vertical (vertical
means line joining centre and vertex of the
cylindrical path) as shown in the figure and
released from rest. Find the angular velocity  of
the rod at the instant when it crosses the R
horizontal position (Assume that when rod comes 
at horizontal position its mid point and vertex of
the circular surface coincide). Friction is sufficient
to prevent any slipping.
2 2
(A) 3gR( sin   cos   1) (B) gR( sin   cos   1)
L L
1 2
(C) gR( sin   cos   1) (D) 6gR( sin   cos   1)
L L
Multi choice- Multi Correct(+4, 1)
Q22. A disc of mass M and radius R has massless string ĵ
wrapped over it with one end fixed on disc and other end
connected to block of same mass M. Initially system is held
at rest. Now system is released from rest. Immediately after C
î
system is released (assume there is no slipping at any
contact surface).
2 2
(A) Acceleration of block in ground frame is g ˆi  gjˆ M
5 5
2 2
(B) Acceleration of block in the frame of centre of disc is  giˆ  gjˆ
5 5

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(C) Acceleration of block in ground frame is  gjˆ
5
(D) Tension in string is 3mg/5
Q23. In the adjacent figure a uniform rod of length  and mass m 

is kept at rest in horizontal position on an elevated edge. The x

value of x (consider the figure) is such that the rod will have
O G
maximum angular acceleration , as soon as it is set free.
 g 3
(A) x is equal to (B)  is equal to
2 3 2
g 3 
(C)  is equal to (D) x is equal to
 3
2m
Q24. In the adjacent figure, a uniform disc of mass 2m and radius /2
is lying at rest on a smooth horizontal surface. A particle ‘A’ of
mass m is connected to a light string of length , whose other
end is attached to the circumference of the disc. Initially string 
is just taut and tangential to the disc, particle A is at rest. In the A
m
same horizontal plane another particle B of same mass m v0
moving with velocity v0 perpendicular to string collides B
m
elastically with A. Just after impact which of the following
statements will be true
2mv02 v2
(A) Tension in the string is (B) Acceleration of the centre of the disc is 0
5 5
mv 20 2v 02
( C) Tension in the string is (D) Acceleration of the centre of the disc is
5 5
Q25. A disc of radius a and mass m rests between two
light rods, which are smoothly hinged together at
point O with their ends A and B resting on a smooth
table and are maintained in equilibrium by string AB OA = OB = C
O
as shown in the figure. Choose the correct option
(s).
A  B
mg
(A) The magnitude of normal force acting on the rod at point A is .
2
mg
(B) The magnitude of normal force acting on the rod at point A is .
2cos 
mg  a 
(C) The tension in the string AB is  cot   sec 2 
2  c 
mg  a 
(D) The tension in the string AB is  tan   cos ec 2  
2  c 
Comprehension-II (+4, 1)
A uniform rod of mass m and length , is supported at
its ends by two vertical strings of unequal length as
shown in diagram. Now right string is burnt. Immediately
after burning the string. C
Q26. the acceleration of centre of the rod is 45

(A) g/2 (B) g (C) 2g/5 (D) 3g/5

Q27. The tension in the left string is
3 2
(A) mg (B) mg (C) mg (D) mg/2
5 5
Q28. The acceleration of lowest point of left string is
2 3 g 2
(A) g (B) g (C) (D) g
5 5 5 5

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Comprehension-III (+3,-1)
A simplified model of a bicycle of mass M has two
tires that each comes into contact with the ground at a
a point. The wheel base of this bicycle (the distance
between the points of contact with the ground) is w,
c
and the centre of mass C of the bicycle is located h
midway between the tires and a height h above the
ground. The bicycle is moving to the right, but
slowing down at a constant rate. The acceleration w
has a magnitude a. Air resistance may be ignored.
The coefficient of sliding
friction between each tire and the ground is  . Assume that both tires are skidding
(sliding without rotating). Express your answer in terms of W, h, M and g.
Q29. What is the maximum value of  so that both tires remain in contact with the ground
(A) W/2h (B) h/2W (C) 2h/W (D) W/h

Q30. What is the maximum value of a so that both tires remain in contact with the ground?
Wg Wg hg h
(A) (B) (C) (D)
h 2h 2W 2Wg
Integer Type( +3, -1)
Q31. A uniform rod of length 2  and mass m is suspended from
one end by inextensible string and other end lies on smooth
 2
ground. The angle made by rod with vertical is  = sin-1(1/3).
If N1 and N2 represent the contact force from ground on rod
just before and just after cutting string then find the ratio of
N1/N2.
Q32. A uniform thin rod has mass m and length . One end of the
rod lies over rough horizontal surface and other end is 
connected to a vertical string, as shown in the figure. When
string is cut, there is no slipping between rod and surface.
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Calculate the friction on the rod immediately after the string is cut. (Given mg  N)
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Q33. If a car is moving rightward with
acceleration a = gk m/s rightward as A
shown in the figure. Find the value of k so
that, rod maintains its orientation as shown a
in the figure. Neglect the friction and mass
of the small rollers at A and B. 30 B

Q34. In the adjacent figure there is a cube having a smooth

A
groove at an inclination of 30 with horizontal in its
a0
vertical face. A cylinder A of mass 2 kg can slide freely
30
inside the grove. The cube is moving with constant
horizontal acceleration a0 parallel to the shown face, so
that the slider does not have acceleration along
horizontal. If the value of a0 is gk, find the value of k.
Q35. A uniform solid hemi sphere rests on a rough
horizontal plane and against smooth vertical wall.  is Smooth
wall
the coefficient of friction between hemisphere and

ground, while  is the angle made by the base of
hemisphere with vertical. Then for equilibrium of
hemisphere , the minimum value of  required is k/8,
find the value of k. 

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ANSWER: ASSIGNMENT: Torque
M 
Ans1.   m  2 .
2 
6F sin 
Ans2.
m
Ans3. A
Ans4. C
Ans5. C
Ans6. B
Ans7. A
Ans8. A
Ans9. A
Ans10. D
Ans11. 6
Ans12. 1
Ans13. A
Ans14. C
Ans15. C
Ans16. B
Ans17. B
Ans18. A
Ans19. C
Ans20. B
Ans21. D
Ans22. B, C, D
Ans23. A, C
Ans24. A, B
Ans25. A, C
Ans26. D
Ans27. B
Ans28. B
Ans29. A
Ans30. B
Ans31. 1
Ans32. 3
Ans33. 3
Ans34. 3
Ans35. 3

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SOLUTION: ASSIGNMENT: Torque
Sol1. N1 = m 2 …(1)  dM
dM N1
m
N+dN N
x FBD of FBD of
Mass dM mass m
Here N1 is given by molecular attraction force. Now consider an element of rod of
thickness dx of mass dM as shown in the figure.
N2
M2  M2  M  2
dN  dm 2 x   dN  0 xdx  N2  N1   N2 =   m   .
N1
 2 2 
Sol2. Work done by the toque F

W =   d =  F cos  d  W = F sin 
0

1 m 2 2 6F sin  
F
Now, W = K  F sin  =   =
2 3 m A B

Sol3. Let line is passing through the point A whose position vector is (iˆ  ˆj  k)
ˆ and force is
passing through the point B whose position vector is (3iˆ  2ˆj  k)ˆ , hence torque of
ˆi ˆj kˆ

force about point A = A  2 1 2  ˆi  4  6   ˆj  8  2   kˆ  6  1  2iˆ  6ˆj  5kˆ
1 3 4
Hence torque of force along line whose unit vector is
(iˆ  ˆj  k)
ˆ  2  6  5
= line   3 Nm
3 3
  
Sol4.   r  F   0iˆ  3ˆj  0kˆ   0iˆ  0ˆj  4kˆ   12iˆ Nm
Sol5. Since centre of mass of the cylinder is maintained at a fixed point , so acceleration of
centre of mass will be zero.
Consider translatory motion of cylinder T
mg  T  0  T  mg ……………( 1)
Consider rotational motion of cylinder
mR 2 2T 2g
  T R     …( 2)
2 mR R
mg
Using the kinematics of rotational motion , we have
 R t 2 1 2g 2R 2 2R 2R 2 FBD of
  t  t       2
    R  Cylinder
 2g 2 2 R 4g 4g 4g
Sol6.
A(1,3,2)
ˆi ˆj kˆ
   O F
 A  r  F  1 3 2  ˆi  9  8   ˆj 3  4   kˆ  4  6   ˆi  ˆj  2kˆ
2 4 3
   
XX  YY  1 Nm , ZZ  2 Nm , and O  6 Nm
  
Sol7.  is perpendicular to F and r
ˆi ˆj kˆ

Sol8. O  7 3 1  ˆi 15  1  ˆj  35  3   kˆ  7  9   14iˆ  38ˆj  16kˆ
3 1 5
Sol9. Let ‘a” be the acceleration of the cylinder and be the angular acceleration. Then
m g – T = ma . . . (1)

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  mR2 
T. R. = I =    . . . (2)
 2  T

As the string unwinds without slipping, so acceleration of point A  R

must be zero
a=R . . . (3) mg

Solving these equations, we have

2 mg
a = g and T 
3 3
Sol10.
Sol11.
Sol12.
   
Sol13. First Method: Using  ex and
F  0  ex
  0
 B
x= [Distance of centre of mass from the vertex]
3
N1 = Mg [Equilibrium in vertical direction]
N1
N1 = N2 [Equilibrium in horizotal direction] N2
x C
N2 = Mg
30  sin 
Condition for rotational equilibrium (about point A) 
A N1 D
Mg(x) cos(30 + )  N2 ( sin ) = 0 x cos (30 + )
Mg
 1 
 = cot 1  2 
 
 3
Second Method: Using m-n method
Let AM = x
O B
C
90-
B 

M N1 R1
N2  O C
N1 R1 A
 M
N2  O C A N1 D
 M Mg
A N1 D
Mg
a
a cot (90  )  x cot    a  x  cot 90  cot   ...............(1)
x

 tan  
y
y
a tan 
x
a a  tan   a
 y  1
 3  tan   ..........(2)
a 
2 3 2 2 3  2 3
2 3
With the help of equations (1) and (2) ,we have
 1 
 = cot 1  2  
 3
Third Method: Using m-n method
Consider BOC
R
90
A
C 
90  a/23
N1 O ax
90 
90  60
N2 
ax y

x

B mg

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 a cot(90  ) = x cot   (a  x) cot 90
cot  = a/x
y
tan  =
a/2 3
a a a  tan   a( 3  tan )
y= tan  , and x =  y  1  =
2 3 2 2 3  2 3
2 3  1   1 
cot  =  cot  =  2    = cot1  2  
3  tan   3  3
  
Sol14.   r  F   0iˆ  3ˆj  0kˆ   0iˆ  0ˆj  4kˆ   12iˆ Nm
Sol15. Component of force parallel to axis of rotation produces no torque.
Sol16.

Sol17. The force is perpendicular to the radius vector R  xiˆ  yjˆ
 Force is tangential
 2
Torque || = R| F = R x 2  y 2 = R

2
W=  d  R 2
0

 R22 = 32 R = 4 m
Sol18. Say v is the speed of the centre of the ring then
Loss in P.E. = Gain in K.E.
2
1  2 1 1 v
mgR = m v  v 2  + mv 2 +  mR2   
2 2 2 R 
gR
mgR = 2mv2 or v =  v 2  gR
2
Sol19.
First Method:
Let any time t, the point O (the geometric centre of m
v
hoop) has velocity v and angular velocity , when
R
particle B makes an angle  with horizontal. Using 
conservation of mechanical energy

1 1 1
mgR (1  sin) = mv 2  mR2 2  m  v 2  2R2  2vR  sin  
2 2 2
gR(1  sin) = R22 + 2R2 (1 + sin)
g
gR(1  sin) = R22 + [2 + cos2 ]  2  if  = 0°
2R
Differentiating both side with respect to time, we have
d d  d 
g cos  = 2R [2 + sin )  R2   cos  
dt dt  dt 
d
  increases with time so,  
dt
gcos = 2R [2 + sin ]   R2 cos 
when  = 0°
2 3g
g + R = 4R   =
8R
Second Method:
Using conservation of mechanical energy
1 1  1 g
2 2  2
 
mgR =   mv 2  I2   m v 2  2R2  2m2R 2  2 
2R
…(1)

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 Draw the FBD of system in the frame of O
 2R ˆ R ˆ 2R
aco  i j 2ma  fs = 2m  fs = 2ma  m2R…(2)
2 2 2
Taking torque about O
g 3g 3g
mgR  fsR = 2mR2 mg + = 4R     a=
2 8R 8
N
y
x

2ma
O
mg
mg

fs
3mg mg mg R 3mg 13mg
Note:  fs     2mg  N  2m   N  2mg  
4 2 4 2 8 8
2
Since fs  sN   s 
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Third Method:
Using conservation of mechanical energy using IOR
1 2 2 2 2 g
mgR  [mr + mr + 2mr ]   2  …( 1)
2 2r
The component of Acceleration of point O along vertical direction will be zero, so
r
ay  …( 2)
2
O ax
  2r  ˆ
aOg   a x  i
2   ay

    2r  ˆ
aPg  aPO  aOg  r̂  2rjˆ   a x  i P
 2 
Component of acceleration of point P N
must be zero along the surface .So
2r
ax   r …( 3)
2
Consider the rotational motion about point P 2
2m r = FP
r
[2mg + 2m2r]  (4mr 2 )
2
P 2mg
g  2r 3g FBD in the frame of
 
4r 8r point P

Fourth Method:

Using conservation of energy from ground frame

vx
1 1 mr 2 mr 2  2
mgr  2m (v 2x  v 2y )   mr 2     …( 1) 2
 sin

2 2 4 4 
Since velocity of point P is zero, so 
2 z


r vx
v x = z cos = r, and vy = z sin  = …..( 2) 2
2  cos

 2r 2  3mr 2 2 2 2 g
mgr = m  2r 2   = 2m r   2  …( 3) vy
 4  4 2r

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 N
2mg  N = 2m ay …( 4) D
fs = 2m ax …( 5)
Taking torque about centre of mass of the body
Nr 3mr 2
 fsr   …( 6)
2 2

mg

mg

FBD in ground frame

2 2
 r  r   r 3mr  r 3mr
2m g    2m r  r   mg  m  2mr  m2r 
 2  2  2  2 2 2
mg 8mr 3g
 mg    =
2 2 8r
Sol20. Let the mass per unit length of the bar be  (kg/m)
As the frames come down, the point B moves vertically downwards and PP remain in
contact with the ground. In the final state( when PQ, PQ just become horizontal), the
velocities of P(and P) is zero. The vertical component was already zero, the
horizontal component also becomes zero. The motion of PQ is essentially rotation
about P at that instant. Conservation of mechanical energy gives(for PQ):

Q Q

B
P P
Q
side view (initial state) P side view (final state) of PQ
3 1 1 
(2  6 )g cos37    6  32    32  2 and vQ = .PQ =   3 = 8 m/s
2 23 
Sol21.
First Method: Ui = mg(R sin  + R cos ) , and Uf = mgR
Gain in kinetic energy = loss in potential D
energy
L/2
1 m 2 2 L/2
  mgR   sin   cos   1 
2 12
2
 6gR( sin   cos   1) B
 R


Reference level
Second Method: Consider the rod any time t, when line OA makes an angle  with vertical
line. Taking torque about contact point A, we have

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  m 2  D
  mR22    mgR  cos 
 12  L/2 C L/2
Since  tends to zero and acceleration of contact 
A
point is zero , so mR22 can be neglected, so
 0 B
m 2 d m 2
   mgR cos     d  mgR   cos  d R
12 d 12 0  
2
 6gR( sin   cos   1)

O
Sol22.
Consider translational motion of disc N T
fS  Ma1 ……….( 1)
M
Consider translational motion of Block
Mg  T  Ma2 ……….( 2) M
C
Consider rotational motion of disc
fS
MR 2 K
TR  fS R   ……….( 3) T Mg
2 Mg
Since there is no slipping at contact point K and FBD of Block
contact point M, so FBD of Disc
a2  a1  R …….( 4)
fS  Ma1 ……….( A)
Mg  T  Ma1 ….( B)
Ma1
T  fS  ……( C)
2
Adding equations ( A), ( B), and ( C), we have
2g 3mg 2mg
a1   T , and fS  ,
5 5 5
2
 Acceleration of block in ground frame is  gjˆ , and
5
2
Acceleration of centre of mass of disc in ground frame is  g ˆi
5
2 ˆ 2 ˆ
 Acceleration of block in the frame of centre of disc is  gi  gj
5 5
Sol23. Apply  = I about O 
 mL2  x
mgx    mx2  
 12 
  O
for  to be maximum d/dx = 0 mg

Sol24. Just after collision, particle B will come to rest and particle A starts moving with
velocity u. The particle A will perform circular motion about point where string attach
to the disc, so
maA

N1
T
2mg a

mg N2

T
FBD of disc in ground frame FBD of particle A in frame of disc

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 For the disc(2m): T = 2ma ………………….( 1)
Considering torque about Centre of Disc , we have
 2T
T   IC     ……….( 2)
2 2mR
mv 20
For A(m): maA  T  …( 3)

Now with the help of constraint relation , we can write
T T 3T 3T mv 02 3T
aA = a + R =    ma A   T 
2m m 2m 2  2
2 2 2
3T mv 0 2mv 0 v
T   T  a 0
2  5 5
mg
Sol25. N2  F2  Ncos   ...(1)
2
N mg F1
N
2 cos  N
 x
a F1
 O mg
N2 
x 2

x B
T
FBD of Disc
mg
T  Nsin   F1  T  tan   F1 ...( 2)
2
Taking torque about O
Tc sin   N2 c cos   Nx ...( 3)
mg mg
Tc sin   c cos   a tan 
2 2cos 
mg mg mg  a tan  
 Tc sin   c cos   a tan   c cos  
2 2cos  2  cos  
mg  a 
T = cot  
2  c cos  
2

Sol( 26-28). Consider translational motion of Rod

Mg  T  Ma ……….( 1)
Consider rotational motion of Rod about its centre of mass
 M 2 M 2M
T cos    T   ……….( 2)
2 12 6cos  6
Since the string neither slacks nor breaks, therefore the acceleration of end A along
the string must be zero.
 T
a   cos     2 2 a …….( 3)
2
2M A C
T a ……….( 4) 
3 B
Adding equations ( 1) and ( 4), we have
mg
3g 2Mg  3g
a  T  a A   sin   a  FBD of rod just after
5 5 2 5
burning the string
Sol-( Comp-29-30).

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 N1 + N2 = Mg …(1) /2 /2
(N1  N2 )  Ma …(2) N1 C N2
Net torque about
N N  h
C = 0 (N1  N2 )h  1  2 N2 > N1…(3)
2 2
N 2gh 
Solving, N1  g  . Contact  N1 > 0
2   N1 N2
a = g (from equation (1) and (2)
Sol31. Before cutting string
Consider translational motion of Rod T1
Mg  T ……….( 1)
Consider rotational motion of Rod about
point O
Mg N2
Mg Mg N1
T2 cos   Mg cos   T  ……….( 2) O
2 O FBD of Rod after
With the help of equations ( 1) and ( 2), we FBD of Rod before cutting string
cutting string
have
N1 = T = Mg/2………..( A)
After cutting string
Consider translational motion of Rod
Mg – N2 = Ma……………( 3)
Consider rotational motion of Rod about its centre of mass
N2  sin = M (2)2/12………( 4)
By constraint that lower end will have acceleration only in horizontal direction.
  sin = a ……….( 5)
With the help of equations ( 3) , ( 4) and ( 5), we have
N2 = Mg/(3sin2+1)……..( B)
With the help of equations ( A) and ( B), we have
 N1/N2 = (3sin2+1)/2 = 1
Sol32. Immediately after string is cut, there is no slipping between the surface and rod, so ,
point O behaves as permanent point of rotation[ Instantaneous Axis of Rotation],
so
Consider rotational motion of Rod about O
C
 m2 3g  3g 
mg cos60 =   aC  
2 3 4 2 8
Horizontal component of acceleration of centre of the rod 60 mg aC
3 3 3 3 O
aH = ac cos 30 = g  f(Friction) = maH = mg FBD of Rod after
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cutting string

Second Method: Using translatory motion of the Rod, we can write

mg  N  ma 2 …………..( 1)
fS  ma1 …………………( 2)
 a1
Using rotatory motion of the Rod about its centre of mass, N
we can write
  m2 mg a2
N cos   fs sin    ……..( 3) fS
2 2 12
Using constraint for acceleration of point O, we can write
  
a2  cos  , and a1  sin  …….( 4)
2 2 2
Putting these values in equation ( 3) , we have 
      m 2 
 mg  m cos   cos    m sin   sin    O a1
 2 2  2 2 12
a2

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   2 m  2  m 2 3gcos 
 mg cos   m    mg cos      
2 4 12 2 3 2
 3mgcos  sin  3 3
fS  ma1  m sin    mg
2 4 16

Sol33.
For translational motion of rod NA
A
NA = ma …( i), and NB = mg …( ii)
Consider the rotational equilibrium of rod taking torque
O
about point B, we have ma
L L
mg cos30  ma sin30  NA L sin30  0
2 2 mg30 B
mgcos30  ma sin30  2ma sin30  0
2
 a sin 30 = g cos 30  a = g3 m/s
NB
Second method:
Since rod is in equilibrium with respect to NA
A C
car, so the resultant of pseudo force and
mg must pass through point C. ma O
E
from vector triangle OEF 30
NB
g 1 mg
tan 30    a = 3g B
a 3 F
G
Sol34. The particle experiences two forces in the ground frame
(i) mg (vertically down)
(ii) N(which is perpendicular to the groove)
If it falls vertically in ground frame
N = sin 30 = mass  O (horizontal direction) i.e., N = 0
apG = g (downward)
Second Method
If the acceleration of block is only downward then it is only
N
possible if N =0 and magnitude of acceleration of block in L K
ground frame is g .So mg

M 30
g 1
tan 30    a0 = 3g
a0 3
Sol35.
Using Rotational equilibrium of Body we can write N1
3R 3mg
fsR  mg  cos   fs  cos   N2 …..( 1) Smooth
8 8 N2 wall
Using Translational equilibrium of Body we can write 
N1  mg …..( 2)
As we know that
3mg 3 fs
fs  N1  cos   mg  cos   
8 8 mg

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