7.

26 Chapter 7

Acceleration of A

a, a, xl=4m/sy=a 30=x4xt i=vi5s

4
y30 m

46. A particle of mass m is moving with velocity ù along a line y = x+5. Find the angular momentum

of the particle about a perpendicular axis passing through origin O.

Solution
Compare y=x+5equation of the line of motion with y= mx + c, we have m=l or 6=45° and
C 5 unit. It represents a particle moving as shown in figure. The angular momentum about O

mV
(mv) (5cos 45°) =mv unit
2
Its direction is along negative z-axis. Thus A45° mv cos 45°
*****
mvk unit

47. A particle of mass m is projected from origin O with speed u at an angle 6 with positive
X-axis. Positive y-axis is in vertically upward direction. Find the angular momentum of particle at
any time i1 about O before the particle strikes the ground again.

Solution
L=FXmi

Here, F=xi+yj=(ucos 6)i + (utsin 8--gti

and vi+v,j=(ucos 6)i + (usin6- go)j

L=FXmi =|(ucos6) (usin 8-g

u cos e uSin 6 gt O

m(u sin cos8)-(ucos 8)gt-(u sin Bcos) +(ucos)gr

m(u cos 6)gt'k

48. A particle of mass m is projected from the ground with an initial speed u at an angle a. Find
the magnitude of its angular momentum at the highest point of its trajectory about the point of
projection.
 Rotational and Rolling Motion 7.27

Solution

L =F Xmv=m(f xö)=m x (ucosa i)=- mHu cos ak

u COs a
uSin (u cos a) k = -mu cos asin*
2g 0+RI2-
mu' cos a sin a
L=-

2g

49. As shown in figure a rod of length l is pivoted about a horizontal and smooth pin through one end.
The rod is released from rest in vertical position. Find velocity of the centre of mass of the rod,
when rod is inclined at an angle 6from the vetical.
Solution
The fall in position of c.m. of the rod, /2

h cos0)
In the process, decrease in P.E. is equal to the increase in rotational
K.E. of the rod, so
2
mghlo* or mg1-cos@)

=1-cose)
The velocity of c.m. of the rod

r=-cos 6) x3g-cos0)
4

50. A uniform thin rod of mass m and lenght l is standing on a smooth horizontal surface. A slight
disturbance causes the lower end to slip on the smooth surface and the rod starts falling. Find the
velocity of centre of mass of the rod at the instant when it makes an angle 6 with horizontal.
Solution
As the floor is smooth, mechanical energy of the rod
will remain constant. Further, no horizontal force acts
on the rod, hence the centre of mass moves vertically IIl.
downwards in a straight line. Thus velocities of c.m. and h =l/2(1 - sin6)
the lower end B are in the directions shown in figure.
Appliying conservation of mechanical energy,
Decrease in gravitational potential energy ofthe rod= l/2 sin 0
increase in rotational kinetic energy about instantane-
ous axis of rotati on. B

mgho or
ma-sin) o
7.28 Chapter 7

Solving this equation, we get

=12g1-sin6) Now,i,coseo-/3g/(1sin )cos

V1+Scos o) V (1+3cos 0)
51. A uniform rod of length 2a is held with one end resting on a smooth horizontal table making an
angle a with the vertical. Show that when the rod is released, its angular velocity when it makes
an angle with the vertical is given by

6g (cos-cos6)
a (1 +3sin* 8)
Solution
As the surface is smooth, there is no horizontal force and hence the centre of mass of the rod will
have no horizontal displacement, it means that the centre of mass will fall vertically. The rod will have
rotational motion about the vertical velocity axis. Let v be the vertical velocity of the centre of mass of
the rod when it is inclined at 6with the vertical. From the priciple of conservation of energy

mga cos a =mga cos8 +lo +m

But m{2a)=ma
12
and v=
wasin6
mga cos a= mga cos6+Ima a+mo'a' sin? 0
/2
or ga cos ga cos6+a'w +ia'o sin* e or o=E COSa cOs6
6 a 1+3sin 0

52. A rod of length L and mass M lies on a smooth horizontal surface. A ball of mass
m moving with speed v as shown in figure collides elasticallywith rod. Find the
mass of the ball if it becomes at rest immediately aftercollision.
Solution
By conservation of linear momentum and angular momentum, we have
x0 MV
d
mv +0 =
m +

mva
V= and mva = l
M
Since collision is elastic, therefore

Substituting the values of v and win the above equation, we get

m
m

MLE
m=
+12d
 Rotational and Rolling Motion 7.29

53. A metre stick is held vertically with one end on the floor and is then allowed to fall. Find the speed
of the other end when it hits the floor, assuming that the end on the floor does not slip.

Solution
From conservation of energy (loss in P.E. = gain in K.E.)

0=V3g/1

v=ol= 3gl y3x9,8 X1 =54 ms

=

54. Auniform rod of length / lies on a smooth horizontal table. A particle moving on the table strikes
the rod perpendicularly at an end and stops. Find the distance, travelled by the centre of the rod
by the time it turns through an angle .
Solution
Let Ar is the duration of impact, then
FA=AP or FAt=(Mv -0) (1)

T
Also angular impulse is equal to change in angular momentum

r=IAo =i(0-0) (2)

Dividing equation (1) by (2), we get

Lett be the time in which rod rotates an angle 27t, then

or
or
=
e.g. If = 21T (it means the rod completes one revolution), then x,
3

Ife= (it means the rod tums through a right angle), then x =

12

55. Two solid bodies rotate about stationary, mutually perpendicular, intersecting axes with constant
angular velocities , and o. Find the relative angular velocity and relative acceleration of one
body with respect to other.

Solution
Let us consider any two particles of the bodies. Let particle 1 of the first
body rotate in the xy plane in a circle of radius r,, and particle 2 of the
second body move in the yz plane in a circle of radius r,. Then

=o,k and , =0,i

O o i -ök
d dk
, - dt
7.30 Chapter7
Relative to1 (to be supposed stationary in relative motion) the coordinate axes.x and y are rotating
with the same angular velocity in the opposite direction

i k
and 0(:k is a fixed vector)
dt dt
2-@,0,j -,0,
56. In a simple Atwood machine, two unequal masses m, and m, are connected by a string going over
a clamped rough and heavy pulley of radius R and mass M. Find the acceleration of the masses m,
and m, and also find the tension in the string.

Solution
The pulley is rough so that the relative slipping between it and string is absent.
Equations for m, and m, are

7,m,g=m,a (1) T Rough&

and mg-T, ...(2)
=
m,a M heavy pulley
Taking moment of forces about centre of pulley
moment of T,
T
T,R sin 90° T,R (anticlock wise)
=

Massless &
moment of T, = T,R sin 90° = TR (clock wise)
inextensible
Torque on pulley = R(T,- T)
at string
(T,- T)R =cM (3) . m,g
Since there is no relative slipping between the string and pulley, the
tangential acceleration of a point of the boundary of the pulley is
equal to the acceleration of string. vm8
a
equation (3) becomes(7,-T)R =lcM
MK
.4)
Adding (1), (2) and (4)

"28 "18 m,at m,a +

MK
a a= gm,m)
m,+m, +

If the pulley be a circular disc, then - a=-3u", * m,)

m, *m, + M/2
from equation (1),
2m, + M 2 ,
T=m,(a+ g)=m, , +M/2;+s|- m, tm, +M/2 8
fom equation (2),
Zm, +M/2

T,m,(s a)m +m +M/2)

 Rotational and Rolling Motion 731

57. As in figure mass m, slides on the smooth horizontal surface. The

pulley is rough and heavy in the fom of a cylinder of mass M
Smooth
and radius R and string turns the pulley without slipping. Find the
acceleration of each mass, and tension in each part of the string.
Solution
Equation of motion for masses m, and m, are

T, ma .(1)
andmg 1,ma (2)
The equation of motion of pulley is N
TR T,R= l« (N, produces no torque about the axis ofrotation)
As there is no slipping ofstring over pulley, so a
m,8
T,R-TR = T-T-1
Solving above equations, we get

a m,8 here =
t m + Il R*) 2

and m,m,g tM12) m,g

m,m, +II R) m, +m, +I/R*)

58. A uniform rod AB is hinged at one end A. The rod is kept in the hori-
zontal position by a massless string to point B as shown in figure. If
String
string is cut, then find the reaction of the hinge on the endA of the
rod at that instant. B

Solution
When string is cut, the weight of the rod produces torque about the hinge, so

Tmg ...(1) AN B

According to Newton's second law of rotation

T la . (2)
"/2 Mg
where a is the angular acceleration of the rod about the end A.
From equations (1) and (2)

la= mg a mg/2 Here=

m? 13
3
Acceleration of C.M. of the rod acM
,
r
2 X5
Again by Newton's second law of translation

mg-N= macM. or mg-N, = m x N = mg

4
7.32 Chapter 7

59. A cylinder of mass m is suspended through two strings wrapped

around it as shown in figure. Find
(a) the tension T in the string and
(b) the speed of the cylinder as it falls through a distance h.

mg
Solution
The cylinder is rolling without slipping on the strings. Suppose the centre of the cylinder falls
with an acceleration a. The angular acceleration of the cylinder about its axis is a = alR, as the

cylinder does not slip over the strings.

The equation of motion for the centre of mass of the cylinder is

mg-2T= ma.(1)
and for the motion about the centre of mass, it is

2T la= or 2T ma .(2)

From (1) and (2), a=zg8 and T="E

6
As the centre of the cylinder starts moving from rest, the velocity after it has fallen through a
distance h is given by

o r = V4gh3
60. A spinning spherical ball having angular velocity (v/2r) is pro-
jected on a horizontal rough surface with velocity v,. Calculate
the velocity of centre of mass when slipping ceases. 2v/r
Solution
Initially the ball have linear velocity (v) and angular velocity w(= v./2r). It is rolling with for-
ward slipping. As it moves forward kinetic friction opposes it. Because of friction, velocity of
centre of mass decreases but angular velocity about centre of mass increases.
At time t, v is the linear velocity of c.m. equation for c.m. is

N-mg =0 1) and m -F .(2)

Taking moment about c.m.,
Vmg
i=FXF(clock wise);r =
radius of ball

d do
FXF=lcM dt Fr sin90° -m F=mr
5 dt
3)

From (2) and (3),

dm do-d
2r
Integrating,0=vtc Initially, v=V, and 0,

CV
 7.33
Rotational and Rolling Motion
At the point where slipping ceases, we can wntem, r@=VCM.
6
2Wc - VeM 5 = OV
5
VcM. 7

61. A disc of mass M and radius R can rotate freely about a horizontal shaft O which is located at
a distance r from the centre of mass of the disc C. Assume that the dise is released from the posi-
tion shown in figure. Find minimum value ofr for which the angular acceleration of the discis
maximum.

Solution
The moment of inertia ofthe disc about axis of rotation which passes through
MR2
cM +Mr= 2 t
The angular acceleration of the disc is given by

Mg Xr
7 MR/2+ M)R +2r
Theangularacelerationa to be maximum, da =0
or
d28=0
deR+2 J2
62. A solid sphere is set into motion on a rough horizontal surface with a linear velocity v in the
forward direction and an angular velocity v /R in the anticlockwise direction as shown in the
Find the linear speed of the sphere
(a) when it stops rotating and
(b) when slipping finally ceases and pure rolling starts.
Solution
The sphere is in initially rolling with forward slipping and hence kinetic friction provides reatard-
ing torque and therefore its angular velocity decreases with time. Let it becomes zero after time f.

2/5MR 2 R
2V
Now using, o = - C1, r

2
Let linear speed of sphere become v in this time,
2v 3v
a=="E =ug v=v- -

at =v-(Hg)X
m m 5ug 5
(b) Let sphere has velocity v, and angular velocity o when it starts pure rolling

,=0+a o =0+ .1)

2R

and
V, at= u8) ...(2)
7.34 Chapter 7

After getting pure rolling

6V
(3)
-4 g-2R 358
Now from equation (2), we have

, -4g x_=5
35ug 7

63. A light thread with a body of mass m tied to its end is wound on a uniform solid
cylinder of mass M and radius R. At the moment = 0 the system is set in motion.
Calculate the angular velocityof the cylinder at time t and the kinetic energy of the
whole system at that time.
Solution
Considering the linear motion of m
mg- T= ma (1)
Considering the angular motion of the cylinder

TTR = Ia or T-MRa (2)

Adding (1)and (2), mg = ma + MRa

But a= aR aF 2mg and a 2mg

2m+ M (2m+ M)R
2/mgt 2mgt_
From +X =0+
(2m + M)R (2m +M) R

Now kinetic energy of the system=" MR Jo (v=wR)

)=4m'gtR2 =n'gr
oR(2m + M)4 +
R(Zm+
(2m + M
(2m
M R
M)
(2m + M))

64. In the system shown in figure, the coeficient of friction between the body
m, and the horizontal plane is equal to a, and the pulley of massm is
assumed to be a uniform disc. At the moment t= 0 the body m, starts Rough
descending. Find the work done by the frictional forces acting on body
m, over the first t seconds after the beginning of the motion.
Solution
For motion of m, 7,um,8 ma 1) N
For motion of m, mg-T, =
ma (2)

Considering motion of pulley, T= Tr -Tr Rough T

m,8

or
T,-7=;mr X (:a=ar) or
T-7=ma ..3) Vm,g
 Rotational and Rolling Motion 7.35

Solving (1),. (2) and (3), a 71,Hm,)g

(77+m tm/2)
By work-cnergy theorem Ts +W,;m,v
W, m, (2as)-1s=mas- (umg +m,a)s =-
um,gs

W,= 2 Amg (m +m,Hm,)gt_1

+ m/2) 2
A(m -um )m,g'
(m, m, + m/ 2)
65. Study of rolling body on an inclined rough plane:
NAt =0, w, 0, v = = 0
mg sin 6 ls

At timet mg ng COs 6
AB

VcM Fixed & Rough

Energy Method
(Total mechanical energy),- (Total mechanical enegy), = work-done by non-conservative
force
(Total mechanical energy)- (Total mechanical energy), = 0 (work done by f, is zero
because rolling is pure)
(Total mechanical
energy),= (Total mechanical energy)
(0+0+ mgr sin- w+m (o R) +0

T 2\2
mgx sin -5len +mM mgr sin&=-(mK")w* +mv.
2
where K =
radius of gyration
g sin6 =;K*o* +,M (gx sin6)-
M(2gr sin6)-K gx sin

VcM. 2gr sin

V1+kI R
...)

Equation (1) gives the velocity of c.m. at the point B.

therefore, @=CM (2)

R
Equation (2) gives the angular velocity about c.m. at the point B.

K.E. of the body at B, is mv CM. 3)

7.36 Chapter7
Again, we have to use v= u + 2ax, for c.m. then,

VCM =0+2ax VCM =(2x)a ( 1 )

Comparing the equation (1) to the equation (1) we get cM 18 sin (4)
1+K
(Equation (4) gives the acceleration of c.m. at the point B.)
and angular acceleration of the body about c.m. is

gsin
R(1 + K^/R
.5)

Equation (6) gives the angular acceleration about c.m. at the point B.
again, using v = u t at
for c.m., we get VcM.0+ (cM)
=CM= 2gxsin & 1+K/R) 2x(1+KIR) .(6)
dcM. V1+(K*/R g sin 8Sin6

Equation (6) gives the time taken by the rolling body in reaching at the point B.
Again for c.m., mg sin6-1, = nmacM.

sin 1
mg sin 6-macMmgsin - 1+KIR mg sin 1+RIRJ
f=mg sin 6) (KIR) .(7)
1+KIR)
Equation (7) gives the friction force acting on the rolling body.
Again, we know that, s, S u N
g sin sin6
S umg cos6
1+RIK cose(1+ RK?)
z tan6KIR
(1+K*/RE (8)

i.e. for pure olling,

tan KR
1+K^/R ..(9)

Equation (9) gives the minimum friction coefficient between the rolling body and the inclined
plane for pure rolling.

Example: Forsolidsphere, ,cMMR=

5
MK; K =R mi= tan-tan1+5/2 7
If the value of friction coefficient is equal to or greater than i then the rolling body is in pure
rolling and if the value of friction coefficient is less than m, then the rolling is not pure. (In this
case rolling is with forward slipping)
or, Dynamical Method:

(mgsin6) -1,= macM m (mgsin- f)

and about C
=
0+0+S, R(anticlockwise) =CM
 Rotational and Rolling Motion 7.37

do
R.f,= IcM R.fIe d 2)

from (1) and (2),

ae- CMmk)

.(3)

Ifrolling is pure then veM= (»R)

cM-ssin@
.4)

Equation (4) gives the acceleration of the rolling body.

using =r'+2ax
=0+2grsin , =48*Sin 6
VcM.O I+K/R3 X* C.M. .(5)
1+KIR
Equation (5) gives the velocity of the c.m. of the rolling body.

and wC .(6) and cM R a=CM (7)

R
Equation (6) and (7) give the angular velocity and the angular acceleration of the rolling body
about c.m.

and using =ut+-at =0+

2x 2x
1 8Sin4
2x(1+K/R*)
gsine
...(8)
1+K/R
Equation (8) gives the time taken by the rolling body in reaching at the point B.
from equation (2),

sin 8

mg sin& mgsin6_ mg sin& ..(9)

1+R /R 1+R*/K*)
(K/R)
Equation (9) gives the friction force acting on the rolling body.
and ,uN I=u{(mg cos6) gI + R I K H
s m g cose
umg co0s
tane tane
1+ RIK (10) i.e.for pure rolling, 4mi"=.I + R I K ? 1)
7.38 Chapter 7

Clearly, if the value of friction coefficient between the rolling body and the inclined surface is less
than n for that body then, the motion is rolling with forward slipping. For, this case we have,

H , then mg sin&- S, =m
dt

mgsin-H mg cose=mCM GcM. 8(sin6-ucos6)..(12)

dt dt
Equation (12) gives the acceleration of the rolling body.
and about C,

0+0+SR=cM (anticlockwise)
4mg cos6), ..13)
SR=leM CM.
Equation (13) gives the angular acceleration about c.m. at the point B.
Again, using v= u + 2ax C.M. + 2acMX

2gr (sin-jucos0) ..(14)

Equation (14) gives the velocity of c.m. at the point B.

and ut
+at;x =0+cM; t=, .(15)
Vg(sin6 -

A cos6)
Equation (15) gives the time taken by the rolling body in reaching at the point B.

and using = + =0+ and K.E. at B,=

5e +mtwR*
66. A unifom solid cylinder of radius R rolls over a horizontal plane passing into an inclined plane
forming an angle awith the horizontal shown in figure. Find the maximum value of the v, which
still permits the cylinder to roll into the inclined plane section without a junmp. The rolling is
assumed as pure.

Solution
Initial rolling kinetic energy of the cylinder AN

K=mv' +;l h = R(1 - cos a )

.. (1)
mg
When the cylinder passes on to the inclind plane its centre of mass descends through a distance
h = R(1 - cosa).

Ifvis the velocity of its centre of mass now, then rolling kinetic energy

From energy conservation, we have

3
mv+mg
4 R(1 - cos a)=mv ..(2)
 Rotational and Rolling Motion 7.39

At point P the motion of c.m. is considered as circular, hence mg cos - N=

Cylinder passes the point P without jump, if N2 0. For maximum value of V, N should have
minimum +ve value ie., N = 0

mg cos a= 3)
R

Solving equations (1), (2) and (3), we get v.=(7cosa-4)

67. A uniform cylinder of radius R is spinned about its axis to the angular velocity o, and then placed
into the contact of a rough vertical wall. The coefficient of friction between the vertical wall and
the cylinder as well as between the horizontal surface is equal to u. How many turms the cylinder
rotated before it stops?
Solution
uN,T
For the vertical and horizontal equilibrium of the cylinder, we have
N,+N, = mg -(1) and N, =HN (2)
from equations (1) and (2), we get N.

mg and mg
N,(1+
N,+4
Energy method:
(Total mechanical energy), - (Total mechanical energy)
workdone by non conservative force

K , -K, =¥, orlao, =(uN, + uN,) x (27 Rn)

Substituting values of N, and N,, we get (1+4)o;R

8Tgu(u+1)
Dynamical method:
The net retarding torque on the cylinder =
(u N, +H N,)R (Clockwise)
therefore we have, (u N, + 4N)R = l a

mR a=< g ( 4 + 1 )
Substituting the values of N, N, and I=,we get R( +1)
The time taken by the cylinder to come in rest can be obtained as

0 ,-1, t = 9,R(4 +1)

24g(u +1)
0 R +1)
Using, 6= 0 t - a r , we get
44g(4 +1)
Number of tums (1+4 )o;R
" 2 8t gA(u + 1)
7.40 Chapter7

68. A solid ball, initially at rest, is given a sharp impulse by a cue. The cue
is held horizontally a distance h above the central line as in figure. The
cue imparts a speed v. to the ball. It rolls and slides while moving forward
and acquires a final speed of(9/7)v,. Show that h (4/5)R where R is the
radius of the ball. Rough
Solution
Static frictional force acts in the forward direction because the point of contact has a tendency
to slip backward. Due to frictional force, the linear velocity gradually decreases and the angular
velocity increases till the ball starts rolling without sliding
mg macM. Or
CMMg
Considering the rotational motion about c.m.

SHg
pmg R= or a
2R

=0+R 2R
=0+AE,=Ugt
Using 0, +at
2R

When the ball rolls without sliding

C.M. R or CM. Hgt

VcM.,PE 2cM
gug or cM

At this stage (when there is rolling without slipping), the point of contact is the instantaneous
point of rotation. The velocity of a point at a distance h above the central line is veM + oh. This
is (9/7) v

.s+9 or h-R
1. A particle of mass m is projected from the ground with an initial velocity v at an angle 8 with
the horizontal. The magnitude of angular momentum of the particle with respect to the point of
projection, when it strikes the ground will be

(a) (2mv sin 20) (b)

(mv sin 20)
(mv sin6cos6) ((d) (2mv sin 6cos6)
8 28

2. A body of mass m is moving in a plane along a circle of radius r. Its angular momentum about the
axis of rotation is L. The centripetal force acting on the particle will be
L
mr b) (c)m
(d)

3. A particle moves in circular path with decreasing speed then choose corect statement
(a) Angular momentum remains constant
(b) Acceleration (a) is towards centre
(c) Particle moves in spiral path with decreasing radius
(d) Direction of angular momentum is constant

4. Figure shows a smooth ball of mass m and radius r sliding down a concave surface of radius R as
shown. The kinetic energy of the body is:

(a)m

m+(m yo',o
(b)

(c)m+m(R-ro',o= Fixed
(d) mv+mr"0,0R-r

5. A particle is projected from ground with speed u such that the horizontal range is R and maximum
height is H. The angular velocity of the particle about the point of projection, when it is at the
highest point of its trajectory is:
HRu 4 HRu
(a)
(R+4HNr +16# (R+4HR +16H
uR
(d)
HR +16H
6. A wheel of radius r consists of a thin uniform rim of mass m and six
thin spokes of mass m. What is the moment of inertia of the wheel
about axis passing through A and perpendicular to the plane?
(a) 6 mr* (b) 4 mr (c) 3 mr (d) 10 m
7.42 Chapter 7

7. A ring of radius R is rolling over rough horizontal surface with

velocity v Two points are located at A and B on rim of ring. Find
angular velocity of A w.r.t. B

(a)
R (6)R
(d)
R R/2
8. A rod of length 2 m is kept vertical inside smooth spherical shell
of radius 2 m. The rod starts slipping inside shell. Mass of rod is
4 kg. Then angular speed of rod in horizontal position about centre
of sphere
(a) 4.6 rad/s (b) 3.2 rad/s (c) 6.8 rad/s (d) 7.2 rad/s
9. A triangular plate of mass m is tied at the three vertices by
threads keeping the plate in equilibrium and such that the
plane of plate is kept horizontal. If 7, T, 7, represent the
tensions in the three threads and ,1, and 7, representthe side
lengths as shown, then
2

mg
TT,-T7, (d) None

10. The moment of inertia of the composite rod about an ax is perpen-

dicular to its length and passing throuh its geometrical centre is:
mass
m,} mass n,
(a) (m, +
1,) (b) (m, t
m,
(c) T",)(,+0, m,m,)
12

11. A circular plate of adius R/2 is cut from one edge of thin circular
plate of radius R. The moment of inertia of remaining portion about
an axis through O perpenclicular to plane of plate is R

(a) 1124
MR b ) A 4 R

6)12 OT

d) SMR
(c)54R2

32 7
12. Variation of angular speed with time is given in figure for 04 (rad/s)
merry go round which starts rotating at i =0 then during
10 s to 20 s merry go round
(a) Rotates clockwise at constant rate
(b) Rotates clockwise and slows down
(c) Rotates anti-clockwise at constant rate
10 20 4()
(d) Rotates anti-clockwise and slows down -70t
 Rotational and Rolling Motion 743

13. A time varying force F = 2t is applied on spool as shown in figure.

The angular momentum of spool at time t about bottom of spool is:

(a)
6) R t r
R
(c) (r+ R (d) Insuficient Data

14. When force F acts on side of hexagonal body for what range of
coefficient offriction body will topple?
(a) ju> 0.29
(b) <0.29
(c)> 0.21
(d) <0.21
Rough
15. A particle is projected with initial velocity u at an angle a above horizontal then variation of
torque rand angular momentum L about starting point, with time will be :

(a) (6) (C) (a)

16. A particle moving in circle with angular velocity w about center. Then angular velocity of particle
about any point on circumference ofcircle:

(b)

17. A particle of mass 2 kg located at position ( i + j ) units has velocity 2(i - j + k ) units. Its angular

momentum about origin is

(a) Zero (b) 8k (c) 12k d)i-j-2k

18. Two cylinders in completely rotational motion rotate about their

centres as shown in figure (initial conditions). Now if they are », =0 O,
touched with each other surfaces are rough then find angular veloc- 2R
ity of small cylinder finally

a (6)
4 4/

19. In above problem 18, find angular velocity of bigger cylinder

finally

(a) (b) (
7.44 Chapter 7

20. A body is projected at an angle with the horizontal in the uniform gravitational field of the earth,
the angular momentum of the body about the point of projection as it proceeds along its path
(a) Remains constant (b) Increases
(c) Decreases (d) Initially decreases and after its highest
increases

21. Two identical cylinders one rotating at angular speed 100t rad/s is bought in contact with
other cylinder at rest, surface of both cylinder are rough. If both acquire common acceleration
21t rad/s', then
(a) Time after which they achieve equal angular speed is 50 s
(b) Time after which they achieve equal angular speed is 25 s
(c) Angular speed (common) is 25 T rad/s
(d) Angular speed (common) is 50 t rad/s

22. The moments of inertia of a thin square plate ABCD of uniform

thickness about an axis passing through the centre O and perpen-
A 4
B
dicular to the plate are 3
(a) (b) ,
()+ (d),+, +1, +
D C
23. A man spinning in free space changes the shape of his body, e.g., by spreading his arms or curling
up. By doing this, he can change his
(a) moment of inertia (6) angular momentum
(c) angular velocity (d) rotational kinetic energy

24. A uniform bar of length 6a and mass 8m lies on a smooth 2m

horizontal table. Two point masses m and 2m, moving in the
same horizontal plane with speeds 2v and vrespecti vely strike V C
the bar (as shown in figure) and stick to the bar afer collision.
Denoting angular velocity (about centre of mass) total energy 2a a 2a
and velocity of centre of mass by ao E and v, respectively, we
have after collision m
3v
(a) v.0 (b) = (c) (d) E=zmv
5a

25. A block with a square base measuring a Xa and height h, is placed Rough
on an inclined plane. The coefficient of friction is . The angle of
inclination (6) of the plane is gradually increased. The block will

(a) topple before sliding if 4> (b) topple before sliding ifu<

slide before
(c)slide before toppling ifu> (d) toppling if 4<
 Rotational and Rolling Motion 745

26. A thin L-shaped rod as shown has moment ofinertia /, andI, about
X-axis and z-axis (passing through O) respectively. equals

(a) 0.5 (6) (c) 2 (d) 3

enennnnnna X
O***** *****

27. Consider a semicircular disc (of mass m and radius r) in xy plane,

as shown in the figure. Choose the incorrect altermative

(a) Moment of inertia of this disc about r-axis is

4

(b) Moment of inertia of this disc about z-axis is m

2
O
(c) Consider a point in xy plane with an axis perpendicular to the
xy plane passing through the point, such that moment of inertia
about this axis is a constant 1. Locus of all such points is a circle
(d) Moment of inertia of this disc about axis parallel to z-axis, passing through A is

28. A particle is moving with constant velocity uî +j. Torque on the particle, about origin, when the
particle is at (a, b) is

(a) uai +ybj b) ubi +vaj (c) (ub+va)k (d)

29. A rod PQ of mass m is kept suspended in horizontal position, as

shown. Linear mass density of rod varies wit distance x from end
P as A = Kr (here K is a constant). String 1 is now cut. Torque
about point Q, just after the string is cut is

(a) g (d) g
(b)
2 3

30. A thin rectangular plate is hanging with the help of two identi-
cal massless springs as shown. Just after one of the springs is cut,
angular acceleration of the plate is

6gb a
(a) zero
) a +b
d)2gb

a +b ********** D **** A

31. Awooden cubical block (of mass 2 kg and side I m) slides down an incline of inclination 30° with
constant speed. Torque of normal force on the block about its centre of mass is
(Taking g = 10 m/s*)

(a) 5 N-m (b) 5V3N-m (c) 10 N-m (d) 15 N-m

32. A cubical block of side I m moving with 12 m/s on a smooth hori- 12 m/s
zontal surface hits a ridge at point P. Angular speed of the block
just after the hit is
(a) I rad/s (b) 2 rad/s (c) 3 rad/s (d) 9 radVs Smooth
7.46 Chapter 7

33. Velocities of ends A and B ofa rod of length dare as shown. Angular speed ofthe rod is (Note that
for end B only the direction of velocity is indicated in diagram)

A B

(a) ) (b) Sim y) c) v.sin(x-y)2 d) V.cos(r-y)

d cos y d cos y d sin y d sin y

34. For a thin square plate ABCD as shown, consider three axes (marked 1,2,
and 3) in plane of the plate. Moment of inertia of the plate are , 1, and 1,
about axis 1,2, and 3 respectively.
(a), = 1 (b),>>
d),=1,>
35. Moment of inertia of an angular disc of inner radius R and outer radius 2R, about axis passing
through its centre and perpendicular to its plane, (M = mass of the disc) is :

(a) 0.5 MR (b) 1.5 MR (c) 2.5 MR (d) 3.5 MR

36. A particle of mass m is projected from a horizontal surface with speed u making an angle 6 with
horizontal. Average torque acting on the particle, about the projection point, during its flight is
(a) mu? (b) mu' sin'6 (c) mu cos 6 (d) mu sine cos6

37. A wooden cube (of side x) placed on a rough horizontal surface is pushed
by a constant horizontal force F (at height h above the centre of mass )
as shown. Coefficient of friction between surface of the block and the
Rough
horizontal ground is u. Which ofthese conditions ensures toppling of the
block before sliding?

(a) Fh>mgx, F < umg (b) 2F + >

>mgx,2F <umg
() Fh> mgx, 2F < umg d) 2 gr, F < umg

38. A particle ofmass 13 kg moves with 5 m/s in y-z plane along the path 5y= 122 +60. Here y and
z are in metre. Angular momentum of the particle about origin (in kg m's), when the particle is
atz= 10 m, is
(a) 100 (b) 200 (c) 300 (d) 400

39. A wheel starts from rest on the application of a torque which gives it an angular acceleration
a 21- for first two seconds after which a=0. Then the angular velocity of the wheel after
4 seconds is

(a)rad'sec (b)rad'sec (c)rad/sec

3
(d) 2 rad/sec
 Rotational and Rolling Motion 7.47

40. Aball moving horizontally collides with a unifom rod which is free to rotate about
horizontal axis passing through its upper end O. Collision is instantaneous and
inelastic. For this collision, which of the following statements are not correct?
(a) Angular momentum about O does not remain constant.
(6) Angular momentum about O remains constant but linear momentum must change.
(c) If angular momentum and linear momentum both remain constant, kinetic --
energy must remain constant.
(d) Linear momentum must change.

41. A unifom rod of mass m and length / is free to rotate about a fixed horizontal axis
0. A small ball of mass m moving horizontally with velocity v, strikes the rod at
depth y from O as shown in figure. If angular velocity of rod and velocity of ball
just after the collision, be ø and vrespectively, then which of the following state- m,
ments are wrong?

(a) If y= then in case of elasticcollision, v= and o=

2 2

(b) Ify=5 then in case of elastic collision, momentum of ball-rod system remains conserved

(c) If momentum of ball-rod system remains conserved then y

(d) Ball cannot be rebounded back whatever is the value of

42. Two identical rods AB and CD are joined together to form a composite A

T-shaped rod, as shown in figure. AC= BC=,CD = I. The rod is

F
placed on a smooth horizontal plane. A force F is applied on the rod at E
point E (paral lel to AB) so that the rod executes pure translation. Distance
CE equals:

(b) 4

43. A thin rod, free to rotate about a horizontal axis through one end O, is
initially in position 1. On being slightly disturbed, it fall due to gravity. In H60° 2
positions 2, 3 and 4, its angular velocities are , oand o respectively. 0°.
********
(a) 2 (b) o 2 0

(), 1.5@, (d) , v2 ,

44. Auniform od AB oflength lis free to rotate about a horizontal axis passing through ---=------m-

A. The rod is released from rest from horizontal position. If the rod gets broken at
mid-point C when it becomes vertical, then just after breaking of the rod:
C
(a) angular velocity of upper part starts to decrease while that of lower part
remains cons tant.
(b) angular velocity of upper part starts to decrease while that of lower part B
starts to increase.
(c) angular velocity of both the parts is identical.
(d) angular vel ocity oflower part becomes equal to zero.
7.48 Chapter 7

45. Figure shows a disc of mass M and radius R hinged at the centre.
A small bal of mass M2 is attached to point P with a thread of
length 2R and held at rest at position shown. Now, the ball is
released to fall under gravity. With what angular speed the disc
starts turming when the string becomes taut. .O.Ball

(2R
46. A uniform ball (solid sphere) is rolling without slipping on a convex
bridge. The mass of the
ball is m. The radius ofthe
ball is rand radius
ofcurvature for the bridge is R. If the angle 6is increasing at a rate a, ,
the kinetic energy of the ball in the centre of mass frame is Position Initial
P

b) zmr'a"||-

c) m""0
d)
2 mr
(C)

47. Two blocks of mass 1 kg are rigidly connected to

the rod of negligible mass and are initially at rest 2m2 *****
on smooth horizontal surface. An impulse of 15 Ns
is imparted to one sphere in the y direction in shor
period of time. Find the angular velocity ofthe rod X
when it becomes perpendicular to the x-axis. Smooth
(a) 7.5 rads (b) 15 rad/s (c) 3.75 rad/s (d) 10 rads
48. The uniform rectangular slab is released from rest in the position
shown. Determine the value x for which angular acceleration is
maximum.

O
4
49. A man standing on a platform holds weights in his outstretched arms. The system rotates freely
about a central vertical axis. If he now draws the weights inwards close to his body
(a) the angular velocity of the system will increase
(b) the angular momentum of the system will decrease
(c) the kinetic energy of the system will increase
(d) he will have to expend some energy to draw the weights in

50. Two identical discs of mass M and radius R are in contact with each other
on smooth horizontal surface. The disc A is fixed while B start rolling on
circular path such that there is no slipping. The disc B makes one revolution
around A in T time. Calculate kinetic energy of the disc B.
16.Mr'R ST MR2 24T MR T MR2
(a) (b) c) (d)
T T T2 T
 Rotational and Rolling Motion 7.49

51. A rod AB of mass 3m and length 4 a is freely falling in horizontal

position and C is point distant a from A. When speed of rod is u, A
the point C collides with particle of mass m which is moving verti-
cally upward with speed u. If impact between particle and rod is
perfectly elastic then
29
(a) Velocity of particle after impact o downward
19

(b) Angular velocity of rod immediately ater impact

12u
19a
18u
(c) Angular velocity of rod immediately after impact 19a

(d) Speed of B immediately after impact downward

9

52. A block of mass m is supported by a single cord passing over a smooth peg Peg
fixed in wall as shown. Which of the following graph corectly represents
the variation of tension Tin the cord and angle ?

T T
******** ******
(a) (b) (c) (d)

53. In rotational motion, all particles on the rotating body move with
(a) Same angular velocity and same radial acceleration
(b) Different velocity and same tangential acceleration
(c) Same acceleration and angular acceleration
(d) Same angular acceleration and different tangential acceleration

54. Arod is sliding down keeping in touch with a smooth inclined

wall and a smooth horizontal surface, as shown. At the instant
shown, speed of end Pis 2 m/s instantaneous speed ofend
Q is:
105
PA 30°
Smooth
(a)3 ms (b) 2 m/s (c) v2 m/s (d) vs m/s

55. A horizontal solid cylinder (of mass m) is pivoted about its longitudinal
axis. To the end of a thread wrapped on the cylinder a block (of mass
2m) is attached, as shown. If the system is left free, acceleration of the
block is (string is massless and threre is no slipping anywhere)

(a)8 ) () (d)
7.50 Chapter 7

56. A horizontal plane supports a fixed vertical cylinder of radius R and a

particle is attached to the cylinder by a horizontal thread AB as shown
in figure. A horizontal velocity
v, is imparted to the particle, nomal to
****.
the thread during subsequent motion. Point out false statements.
(a) Angular momentum of particle about O remains constant
(b) Angular momentum about B remains constant
(c) Momentum and kinetic energy both remain constant
(d) Kinetic energy remains constant

57. A cycle wheel rolls level road at a linear speed v

on a
(a) the speed of lowest point (point of contact) is zero.
(b) the speed of top most point is 2v.
(c) the speed of points in horizontal level with centre of mass is more than
v,
(d) the speed of centre of mass is 2

58. A disc of circumference s is at rest at a point A on a horizon-

tal surface when a constant horizontal force begins to act on its
Force
centre. Between A and B there is sufficient friction to prevent
and the surface is smooth to the right of B. AB
slipping
disc moves from A to B in time T. To the right of B
=
s, the
D
(a) the angular acceleration of the dise will disappear, linear K***************n

acceleration will remain unchanged.

(b) linear acceleration of the disc will increase.
() the disc will make one rotation in time 7/2.
(d) the disc will cover a distance greater than s in further timeT

59. A non-uniform sphere has its centre of mass at a distance r/2 from the
centre, where r is the radius of the sphere. This sphere rolls without slipping
on a horizontal surface such that the angular velocity is øwhich is constant.
Consider the instant shown in figure. Select the correct statement.
(a) The speed of the centre C is constant.
(6) The speed of the centre of mass is constant.

() The speed of the centre of mass is at the instant shown.

(d) The speed of the centre C is@ at the instant shown.

60. A unifom ladder of mass 10 kg leans against smooth vertical wall

making an angle 53° with it. The other end rests on rough horizontal
floor. Then friction coefficient just necessary for ladder to be at rest
IS approximately

(a) 045 (b) 0.55 Smoo

(c) 0.75 (d) 0.67

Rough