System of Particles and Rotational Motion

Question1
Four particles each of mass 1kg are placed at four corners of a square of
side 2m. Moment of inertia of system about an axis perpendicular to its
plane and passing through one of its vertex is____ kgm2.

[27-Jan-2024 Shift 1]

Answer: 16

Solution:

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Question2
A ring and a solid sphere roll down the same inclined plane without
slipping. They start from rest. The radii of both bodies are identical and
the ratio of their kinetic energies is 7/x where x is

[27-Jan-2024 Shift 2]

Answer: 7

Solution:
In pure rolling work done by friction is zero. Hence potential energy is converted into kinetic energy. Since initially the
ring and the sphere have same potential energy, finally they will have same kinetic energy too.

∴ Ratio of kinetic energies = 1

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Question3
A body of mass 5kg moving with a uniform speed 3√2ms−1 in X − Y
plane along the line y = x + 4. The angular momentum of the particle
about the origin will be ____kgm2 s−1.

[29-Jan-2024 Shift 2]

Answer: 60

Solution:

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Question4
Consider a Disc of mass 5kg, radius 2m, rotating with angular velocity
of 10rad∕ s about an axis perpendicular to the plane of rotation. An
identical disc is kept gently over the rotating disc along the same axis.
The energy dissipated so that both the discs continue to rotate together
without slipping is______ J.

[30-Jan-2024 Shift 1]
Answer: 250

Solution:

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Question5
Two discs of moment of inertia I1 = 4kgm2 and I2 = 2kgm2 about their
central axes & normal to their planes, rotating with angular speeds
10rad∕ s & 4rad∕ s respectively are brought into contact face to face with
their axe of rotation coincident. The loss in kinetic energy of the system
in the process is ______J.

[30-Jan-2024 Shift 2]

Answer: 24

Solution:

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Question6
Two identical spheres each of mass 2kg and radius 50cm are fixed at the
ends of a light rod so that the separation between the centers is 150cm.
Then, moment of inertia of the system about an axis perpendicular to
the rod and passing through its middle point is x/20 kg m2, where the
value of x is___

[31-Jan-2024 Shift 2]

Answer: 53

Solution:

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Question7
A cylinder is rolling down on an inclined plane of inclination 60∘. It's

acceleration during rolling down will be where x =______ (use g =

10m∕ s2).

[29-Jan-2024 Shift 1]

Answer: 10

Solution:
Question8
A body of mass ' m ' is projected with a speed ' u ' making an angle of
45∘ with the ground. The angular momentum of the body about the

point of projection, at the highest point is expressed as The value

of ' X ' is______

[31-Jan-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

Answer: 8

Solution:

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Question9
A ball of mass 0.5kg is attached to a string of length 50cm. The ball is
rotated on a horizontal circular path about its vertical axis. The
maximum tension that the string can bear is 400N. The maximum
possible value of angular velocity of the ball in rad∕ s is,:

[1-Feb-2024 Shift 1]

Options:

A.

1600

B.
40

C.

1000

D.

20

Answer: B
Solution:

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Question10
A disc of radius R and mass M is rolling horizontally without slipping
with speed v. It then moves up an inclined smooth surface as shown in
figure. The maximum height that the disc can go up the incline is :

[1-Feb-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer: C

Solution:

Only the translational kinetic energy of disc changes into gravitational potential energy. And rotational KE remains
unchanged as there is no friction.
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Question11
Solid sphere A is rotating about an axis PQ. If the radius of the sphere is
5 cm then its radius of gyration about PQ will be √x cm. The value of x
is___

[24-Jan-2023 Shift 1]

Answer: 110

Solution:

Solution:
2
Icm = MR2
5
IPQ = Icm + md2
2
IPQ = mR2 + m(10 cm)2
5
For radius of gyration
IPQ = mk2
2
k2 = R2 + (10 cm)2
5
2 2
= (5) + 100
5
= 10 + 100 = 110
k = √110 cm
x = 110

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Question12
A uniform solid cylinder with radius R and length L has moment of
inertia I1, about the axis of cylinder. A concentric solid cylinder of
 ′ ′
radius R = R2 and length L = L2 is caned out of the original cylinder. If I2
is the moment of inertia of the carved out portion ot the cylinder then
I1
I2
= ___
[24-Jan-2023 Shift 2]

Answer: 32

Solution:

Solution:

m1R2 m2(R ∕ 2)2

I1= I2=
2 2
I1 4m1 4 ⋅ ρπR ℓ2 I1
= = 2
⇒ = 32
I2 m2 πR ℓ I2
ρ⋅ ×
4 2

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Question13
A car is moving with a constant speed of 20 m ∕ s in a circular
horizontal track of radius 40 m. A bob is suspended from the roof of the
car by a massless string. The angle made by the string with the vertical
will be : (Take g = 10 m ∕ s2 )
[25-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Options:

π
A.
6

π
B.
2

π
C.
4

π
D.
3

Answer: C

Solution:
T cos θ = mg
mv2
Tsin θ =
R
v2
tan θ =
Rg
202
tan θ =
40 × 10
tan θ = 1
π
⇒θ=
4

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Question14
An object of mass 8 kg is hanging from one end of a uniform rod CD of
mass 2 kg and length 1m pivoted at its end C on a vertical wall as shown
in figure. It is supported by a cable AB such that the system is in
equilibrium. The tension in the cable is :
(Take g = 10m ∕ s2 )

[25-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Options:

A. 240N

B. 90N

C. 300N

D. 30N

Answer: C

Solution:
Taking torque about point C
T
× 60 = 20 × 50 + 80 × 100
2
⇒ 3T = 100 + 800
⇒ = 300N

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Question15
ICM is moment of inertia of a circular disc about an axis (CM) passing
through its center and perpendicular to the plane of disc. IAB is it's
moment of inertia about an axis AB perpendicular to plane and parallel
to axis CM at a distance 2 ∕ 3R from center. Where R is the radius of the
disc. The ratio of IAB and ICM is x : 9. The value of x is ________.

[25-Jan-2023 Shift 1]

Answer: 17

Solution:
2
mR
Icm =
2
2
mR
( 2R3 )
2 17 2
IAB = +m = mR
2 18
IAB 17
= ⇒ x = 17
Icm 9

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Question16
If a solid sphere of mass 5 kg and a disc of mass 4 kg have the same
radius. Then the ratio of moment of inertia of the disc about a tangent
in its plane to the moment of inertia of the sphere about its tangent will
be 7x . The value of x is ______.
[25-Jan-2023 Shift 2]

Answer: 5

Solution:

Solution:

2 2 2
I1= m R + m1R
5 1
I 1 = m1R2
7
5 ( )
I 1 = 7R2

2
m2R 2
I2 = + m2R
4
5 2
I2 = m2R
4
2
I2 = 5R
I2 5
=
I1 7
x=5

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Question17
A car is moving on a horizontal curved road with radius 50m. The
approximate maximum speed of car will be, if friction between tyres and
road is 0.34. [ . Take g = 10ms−2 ]
[29-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Options:

A. 3.4ms−1
−1
B. 22.4ms
−1
C. 13ms

D. 17ms−1

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
2
mv
fs=
r
For maximum speed in safe turning,
f5 = f5 max = µ mg
vmax (for safe turning = √µµg
= √0.34 × 50 × 10 ≈ 13m ∕ s

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Question18
A solid sphere of mass 2 kg is making pure rolling on a horizontal
surface with kinetic energy 2240J. The velocity of centre of mass of the
−1
sphere will be _______ ms .
[29-Jan-2023 Shift 1]

Answer: 40

Solution:
1 2 1 2
KE = mv + Iω
2 2

( )
1 12 v 2
2 2
2240 = 2(v) + (2)R ⋅
2 25 R
2 2 2
2240 = v + v
5
⇒ v = 40m ∕ s

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Question19
An object moves at a constant speed along a circular path in a
horizontal plane with centre at the origin. When the object is at
^
x = +2m, its velocity is −4 j m ∕ s. The object's velocity (v) and
acceleration (a) at x = −2m will be
[29-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:
∧ ∧
2
A. v = 4 i m ∕ s, a = 8 j m ∕ s
∧ ∧
2
B. v = 4 j m ∕ s, a = 8 i m ∕ s
∧ ∧
2
C. v = −4 j m ∕ s, a = 8 i m ∕ s
∧ ∧
2
D. v = −4 i m ∕ s, a = −8 j m ∕ s

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

V2 42 16 2
ac = = = = 8m ∕ s
r 2 2
→ ^
V=4 j
^
a→ = 8 i
c

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Question20
A car is moving on a circular path of radius 600m such that the
magnitudes of the tangential acceleration and centripetal acceleration
are equal. The time taken by the car to complete first quarter of
revolution, if it is moving with an initial speed of 54 km ∕ hr is
−π ∕ 2
t(1 − e ) s. The value of t is _______ .
[29-Jan-2023 Shift 2]

Answer: 40

Solution:

Solution:
 2
v
dv v dv 1
v = ⇒ ∫ = ∫
dx R 15 v R 0x dx
x∕R
v = 15e
dx x∕R
= 15e
dt
−x ∕ R t
∫ dx = 15 ∫0 dt
πR 0
0 2 e

−π ∕ 2
t0 = 40(1 − e )

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Question21
A thin uniform rod of length 2m. cross sectional area ' A ' and density ' d
' is rotated about an axis passing through the centre and perpendicular
to its length with angular velocity ω. If value of ω in terms of its
rotational kinetic energy E is √ αE
Ad then the value of α is ________.
[30-Jan-2023 Shift 1]

Answer: 3

Solution:

Solution:
1 2
(KE) Rotational = Iω = E
2
2
1 mℓ 2
E= ω
2 12
3
1 dA ℓ 2
E= ω
2 12
3
dA(2) 2
E= ω
24

√ 3E
dA
=ω
α = 3 Ans.

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Question22
A uniform disc of mass 0.5 kg and radius r is projected with velocity
18m ∕ s at t = 0 s on a rough horizontal surface. It starts off with a
purely sliding motion at t = 0 s. After 2 s it acquires a purely rolling
motion (see figure). The total kinetic energy of the disc after 2 s will be
_______ J.
2
(given, coefficient of friction is 0.3 and g = 10m ∕ s )
[30-Jan-2023 Shift 2]

Answer: 54

Solution:
a = −µkg = −3
V = 18 − 3 × 2
V = 12m ∕ s
2 2
1 2 1 mr v
KE = mv +
2 2 2 r2
3
KE = mv2
4
KE = 3 × 18 = 54J

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Question23
Two discs of same mass and different radii are made of different
materials such that their thicknesses are 1 cm and 0.5 cm respectively.
The densities of materials are in the ratio 3:5. The moment of inertia of
these discs respectively about their diameters will be in the ratio of −.
The value of x is _______.
[31-Jan-2023 Shift 2]

Answer: 5

Solution:

Solution:
m = ρπR2t
2 m
so R =
ρπt
2 2
mR m
I = =
4 4ρπt
I1 ρ2t2 5 0.5 5
So = = × =
I2 ρ1t1 3 1 6
So x = 5

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Question24
Moment of inertia of a dise of mass M and radius ' R ' about any of its
MR2
diameter is 4 . The moment of inertia of this disc about an axis normal
to the disc and passing through a point on its edge will be, x
2
MR2. The
value of x is ______.
[1-Feb-2023 Shift 2]

Answer: 3

Solution:

Solution:

I = Icm + Md2
2
MR
= + MR2
2
3
= MR2
2
x=3

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Question25
A solid cylinder is released from rest from the top of an inclined plane
of inclination 30∘ and length 60 cm. If the cylinder rolls without
slipping, its speed upon reaching the bottom of the inclined plane is
________ ms−1. (Given g = 10ms−2 )

[1-Feb-2023 Shift 1]

Answer: 2

Solution:
 √
2gh
v= 2
k
1+ 2
R
∘
Where h = 60sin 30 = 30 cm
2 R2
k =
2
−1
v = 2ms

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Question26
Two identical solid spheres each of mass 2 kg and radii 10 cm are fixed
at the ends of a light rod. The separation between the centres of the
spheres is 40 cm. The moment of inertia of the system about an axis
perpendicular to the rod passing through its middle point is _______
−3 2
×10 kg − m
[6-Apr-2023 shift 1]

Answer: 176

Solution:

Solution:
Using parallel axix theorem,
I sys =
5 (
2 2
mr + md 2 × 2 )
⇒ I sys =
2
5 (
× 2 × 0.01 + 2 × 0.04 ) × 2 = (0.008 + 0.08) × 2 = 0.088 × 2 = 176 × 10
−3

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Question27
A ring and a solid sphere rotating about an axis passing trough their
centers have same radii of gyration. The axis of rotation is
perpendicular to plane of ring. The ratio of radius of ring to that of
sphere is √ 2
x
. The value of x is _______.
[6-Apr-2023 shift 2]

Answer: 5

Solution:

Solution:
Given radius of gyration is same for ring and solid sphere
KR = K ss

RR =
√ 2
R
5 ss
RR
or
R ss
=
2
5 √
therefore x = 5

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Question28
The moment of inertia of a semicircular ring about an axis, passing
through the center and perpendicular to the plane of ring, is 1x M R2,
where R is the radius and M is the mass of the semicircular ring. The
value of x will be _______.
[8-Apr-2023 shift 1]

Answer: 1

Solution:

Solution:

I = ∫ d mR2 ⇒ R2 ∫ dm = MR2
I = MR2
1 2
Given I = M M
x
x=1

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Question29
^
A force of −P k acts on the origin of the coordinate system. The torque
about the point (2, −3) is P ( ^a i + bj ) , The ratio of
^ a x
b
is 2
. The value of x is
_______.
[10-Apr-2023 shift 2]

Answer: 3

Solution:
→ → →
τ = r ×F

→
τ = head − tail
^ ^
= (0 − 2) i + (0(−3)) j
^ ^
= −2 i + 3 j
τ = ( −2 i + 3 j ) × ( −p k )
^ ^ ^
^
= −2^ p − 3p i
= −p ( 3p i + 2 j ) =
^ ^ a 3 x
= x=3
b 2 2

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Question30
A solid sphere of mass 500g and radius 5 cm is rotated about one of its
−1
diameter with angular speed of 10 rad s . If the moment of inertia of
−2
the sphere about its tangent is x × 10 times its angular momentum
about the diameter. Then the value of x will be ________.
[11-Apr-2023 shift 1]

Answer: 35

Solution:

2
I1 = mR2
5
2 7
I2 = mR2 + mR2 = mR2
5 5
Angular moment about diameter is
2
Lcom = I1w = mR2w
5
Now,
7
I2 mR2
5 7
= = w
L com 2 2 2
mR w
5
I2 7 7
= =
L com 2 × 10 20
7
Now = x × 10−2
20
7
x= × 100
20
x = 35
Ans.

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Question31
A circular plate is rotating horizontal plane, about an axis passing
through its center perpendicular to the plate, with an angular velocity
ω. A person sits at the center having two dumbbells in his hands. When
he stretches out his hands, the moment of inertia of the system
becomes triple. If E be the initial Kinetic energy of the system, then
final Kinetic energy will be Ex . The value of x is ______
[11-Apr-2023 shift 2]

Answer: 3

Solution:

Solution:
I1ω1 = I2ω2
Iω = 3Iω2
ω
ω2 =
3
1 2
E = Iω
2
1 2
Iω
( )
1 ω 2 2
Ef = × 3I × =
2 3 3
x=3

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Question32
For a rolling spherical shell, the ratio of rotational kinetic energy and
total kinetic energy is 5x . The value of x is ______.
[12-Apr-2023 shift 1]

Answer: 2

Solution:

Solution:

1
KET mV2
2
V2
KER =
1 2
2 5 ( 1
) 1
mR2 ω2 = mR2 ⋅ 2 = mV2
3 R 3
 2
1 mV
KET = mV2 +
2 3
5 2
KET = mV
6
KR 1 ∕ 3mV2 2
= 2
=
KT 5 ∕ 6mV 5
x=2

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Question33
A solid sphere is rolling on a horizontal plane without slipping. If the
ratio of angular momentum about axis of rotation of the sphere to the
total energy of moving sphere is π : 22 the, the value of its angular
speed will be rad ∕ s.
[13-Apr-2023 shift 1]

Answer: 4

Solution:

Solution:
Angular momentum,
L=Iω
2
L = MR2ω
5
1 1
Energy = MV2 + Iω2
2 2
1
E = M(ωR) +
2
2 1 2
2 5
2
MR ω ( 2
)
7
= Mω2R2
10
L 4 π
= =
E 7ω 22
88 88
ω= = = 4 rad ∕ s
7π 22
7×
7

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Question34
A light rope is wound around a hollow cylinder of mass 5 kg and radius
70 cm. The rope is pulled with a force of 52.5N. The angular
acceleration of the cylinder will be _______ rads−2.
[13-Apr-2023 shift 2]

Answer: 15

Solution:
τ = lα
2
FR = mR α
F 52.5 −2
∝= = = 15rads
mR 5 × 0.7
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Question35
A solid sphere and a solid cylinder of same mass and radius are rolling
on a horizontal surface without slipping. The ratio of their radius of
gyrations respectively (k sph : keyl) is 2 : √x . The value of x is _______.
[15-Apr-2023 shift 1]

Answer: 5

Solution:
2 2 2
I sphere = MR = Mk
5

k sph = √ 2
5
R
2
MR 2
I cylinder = = Mk
2
R
k cyl =
√2
k sph 2
=
kcyl √5
x=5

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Question36
A metre scale is balanced on a knife edge at its centre. When two coins,
each of mass 10g are put one on the top of the other at the 10.0 cm
mark the scale is found to be balanced at 40.0 cm mark. The mass of the
−2
metre scale is found to be x × 10 kg. The value of x is__
[24-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Answer: 6

Solution:
If λ is the mass per unit length of the scale then
0.02 × (30) × 10 + λ40 × 20 × 10 = λ60 × 30 × 10
0.006 = λ10
or 100λ = 0.06 kg
−2
= 6 × 10 kg
⇒x = 6

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Question37
A fly wheel is accelerated uniformly from rest and rotates through 5 rad
in the first second. The angle rotated by the fly wheel in the next
second, will be:
[24-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. 7.5 rad

B. 15 rad

C. 20 rad

D. 30 rad

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
1
θ1 = α(2 × 1 − 1) = 5 rad
2
2
⇒α = 10 rad ∕ sec
1
So θ2 = × α(2 × 2 − 1) = 15 rad
2

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Question38
→ ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧
If force F = 3 i + 4 j − 2k acts on a particle position vector 2 i + j + 2k then,
the torque about the origin will be :
[25-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:
∧ ∧ ∧
A. 3 i + 4 j − 2k
∧ ∧ ∧
B. −10 i + 10 j + 5k
 ∧ ∧ ∧
C. 10 i + 5 j − 10k
∧ ∧ ∧
D. 10 i + j − 5k

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
→ → →
τ = r ×F
( ∧ ∧ ∧
= 2 i + j + 2k × 3 i + 4 j − 2k ) ( ∧ ∧ ∧
)
∧ ∧ ∧
= −10 i + 10 j + 5k

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Question39
Moment of Inertia (M.I.) of four bodies having same mass 'M' and
radius ' 2R′ are as follows:
I 1 = M.I. of solid sphere about its diameter
I2 = M.I. of solid cylinder about its axis
I 3 = M.I. of solid circular disc about its diameter
I4 = M.I. of thin circular ring about its diameter
If 2(I 2 + I 3) + I 4 = x . I 1, then the value of x will be
[25-Jun-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 5

Solution:

Solution:
2 (1
2
+
1
4 ) 1 2
× M (2R)2 + M (2R)2 = x M (2R)2
2 5
1 1 2
⇒1 + + = x×
2 2 5
⇒x = 5

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Question40
A thin circular ring of mass M and radius R is rotating with a constant
angular velocity 2 rads −1 in a horizontal plane about an axis vertical to
its plane and passing through the center of the ring. If two objects each
of mass m be attached gently to the opposite ends of a diameter of ring,
the ring will then rotate with an angular velocity (in rads −1 ).
[26-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

M
A. (M + m)

B. (M 2M
+ 2m)

2M
C.
(M + 2m)

2(M + 2m)
D. M

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
I 1ω1 = I 2ω2
2 2 2
M R ω1 = (M R + 2mR )ω2

ω2 = ( M M+ 2m ) ω 1

= 2(
M + 2m )
M
ω2

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Question41
A solid spherical ball is rolling on a frictionless horizontal plane surface
about its axis of symmetry. The ratio of rotational kinetic energy of the
ball to its total kinetic energy is
[26-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

2
A. 5

B. 2
7

C. 1
5

7
D. 10

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
1 2
KER= lw
2
1 2
= × × ω2 × (mR2)
2 5
1 7
K E total = × × mR2 × ω2
2 5
KER 2
∴ =
K E total 7
Question42
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

[28-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. A - II, B - I, C - IV, D - III

B. A - I, B - II, C - IV, D - III

C. A - II, B - I, C - III, D - IV

D. A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
2 7
(A) Moment of inertia of solid sphere of radius R about a tangent = M R2 + M R2 = M R2 ⇒A − (I I )
5 5
2 5
(B) Moment of inertia of hollow sphere of radius R about a tangent = M R + M R = M R2 ⇒B − (I )
2 2
3 3
2
(M R )
(C) Moment of inertia of circular ring of radius (R) about its diameter = ⇒C − (IV)
2
(D) Moment of inertia of circular disc of radius ( R ) about any diameter
2 2
MR ∕2 MR
= =
2 4
⇒D − (III)

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Question43
A √34 m long ladder weighing 10 kg leans on a frictionless wall. Its feet
rest on the floor 3m away from the wall as shown in the figure. If Ef and
Fw are the reaction forces of the floor and the wall, then ratio of F w ∕ F f
will be :
2
(Use g = 10m ∕ s .)

[28-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

6
A.
√110

3
B.
√113

3
C.
√109

2
D.
√109

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

Taking torque from B

3
F w × 5 = mg
2
3
⇒F w = × 10 × 10
10
= 30N
N = mg = 100N
and f r = F w = 30N
√N
2 2
so F f = + f r = √10900 = 10√109N
Fw 3
so =
Ff √109

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Question44
A uniform disc with mass M = 4 kg and radius R = 10 cm is mounted on
a fixed horizontal axle as shown in figure. A block with mass m = 2 kg
hangs from a massless cord that is wrapped around the rim of the disc.
During the fall of the block, the cord does not slip and there is no
friction at the axle. The tension in the cord is ____N.
( . Take .g = 10ms−2 )

[28-Jun-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 10

Solution:

Solution:

20 − T = 2a
0.02a
and 0.1 × T = 0.02α =
0.1
T = 2a
2
⇒a = 5m ∕ sec
So T = 10N

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Question45
A spherical shell of 1 kg mass and radius R is rolling with angular speed
ω on horizontal plane (as shown in figure). The magnitude of angular
momentum of the shell about the origin 0 is 3a R2ω. The value of a will
be:
[29-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. 2

B. 3

C. 5

D. 4

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
L0 = angular momentum of shell about O.
As shell is rolling
so V cm = ωR
L0 = mV cmR + I ω
2
= 1 × ωR × R + R2ω
3
5 2
= R ω
3
so a = 5

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Question46
The moment of inertia of a uniform thin rod about a perpendicular axis
passing through one end is I 1. The same rod is bent into a ring and its
2
I1 xπ
moment of inertia about a diameter is I 2. If I2
is 3 , then the value of x
will be___
[29-Jun-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 8

Solution:

M L2
I1= .... . (1)
3
M R2
For ring: I 2 = and 2πR = L
2

( )
2
M L
⇒I 2 = .....
2 4π2
I1 8π2
⇒ =
I2 3
⇒x = 8

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Question47
A solid cylinder and a solid sphere, having same mass M and radius Rv
roll down the same inclined plane from top without slipping. They start
from rest. The ratio of velocity of the solid cylinder to that of the solid
sphere, with which they reach the ground, will be :
[25-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A.
√ 5
3

B.
√ 4
5

C.
√ 3
5

D.
√ 14
15

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
a = g sin θ2
K
1+ 2
R

√
v= 2Sg sin θ
2
K
1+ 2
R

√
K ss2

√
1+ 2
vc 1+
R2 5
⇒ =
vss K c2 1+
1
1+ 2
R2

√
7
⇒
5
3
=
√ 14
15
2

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Question48
A disc of mass 1 kg and radius R is free to rotate about a horizontal axis
passing through its centre and perpendicular to the plane of disc. A
body of same mass as that of disc is fixed at the highest point of the
disc. Now the system is released, when the body comes to the lowest
position, its angular speed will be 4
√ x
3R
rad s−1 where x = ________.

(g = 10ms−2)
[26-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Answer: 5

Solution:

Solution:

Loss in P.E. = Gain in K.E.

2mgR =
1 1
2 2 [ 2
mR + mR w
2 2
]
1 3
2mgR = × mR2w2
2 2
2 8g
w =
3R

w= √ 8g
3R
=4 √
g
2 × 3R
g
⇒x = =5
2

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Question49
The radius of gyration of a cylindrical rod about an axis of rotation
perpendicular to its length and passing through the center will be
______m.
Given, the length of the rod is 10√3 m.
[26-Jul-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 5

Solution:

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Question50
A pulley of radius 1.5m is rotated about its axis by a force
 2
F = (12t − 3t )N applied tangentially (while t is measured in seconds).
If moment of inertia of the pulley about its axis of rotation is 4.5 kg m,
the number of rotations made by the pulley before its direction of
motion is reversed, will be Kπ . The value of K is ________.
[27-Jul-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 18

Solution:

Solution:
2
τ = Iα ⇒ (12t − 3t )1.5 = 4.5α
2
⇒α = 4t − t
t
dω 2 2
⇒ = 4t − t ⇒ ω = ∫ (4t − t ) dt
dt 0
⇒ω = 2t2 − t3 ∕ 3

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Question51
−1
As shown in the figure, a metallic rod of linear density 0.45 kg m is
lying horizontally on a smooth inclined plane which makes an angle of
45∘ with the horizontal. The minimum current flowing in the rod
required to keep it stationary, when 0.15T magnetic field is acting on it
in the vertical upward direction, will be :
2
{ . Use .g = 10m ∕ s }

[28-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. 30A

B. 15A

C. 10A

D. 3A

Answer: A

Solution:
 1 il B
mg× =
√2 √2
mg
⇒i =
Bl
0.45 × 10
= = 30A
0.15

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Question52
∧ ∧ ∧
The torque of a force 5 i + 3 j − 7k about the origin is τ. If the force acts
on a particle whose position vector is 2i + 2j + k, then the value of τ will
be
[29-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:
∧ ∧ ∧
A. 11 i + 19 j − 4k
∧ ∧ ∧
B. −11 i + 9 j − 16k
∧ ∧ ∧
C. −17 i + 19 j − 4k
∧ ∧ ∧
D. 17 i + 9 j + 16k

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

| |
∧ ∧ ∧

→ i j k
τ = 2 2 1
5 3 −7
∧ ∧ ∧
= i (−14 − 3) + j (5 + 14) + k(6 − 10)
∧ ∧ ∧
= −17 i + 19 j − 4k

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Question53
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
[26 Feb 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. 4 ma2 + 2mb2
5

8
B. 5 ma2 + mb2
C. 8
5
ma2 + 2mb2

D. 4 ma2
5

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Given, mass of solid sphere = m
Radius of solid sphere = a
Side of square = b
Let I net be the net moment of inertia of system.
2 2
Moment of inertia of sphere, I s = ma
5
Axis of rotation is BC.

∴ Moment of inertia of any body at distance,

(∵d = b)
d = md 2 = mb2
∴ I net = 4
2
5 (
ma2 + 2(mb2) )
∴ net = 4
2
5 (
ma2 + 2(mb2) )
8
⇒ I net = ma2 + 2mb2
5

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Question54
A uniform thin bar of mass 6kg and length 2.4m 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
.......... × 10−1kg − m2.
[24 Feb 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 8

Solution:

Solution:
Given, mass of uniform bar, m = 6kg
Length of bar, I = 2.4m
 2.4
Side of hexagon, a = = 0.4m
6
Mass of each side, m′ = 6 ∕ 6 = 1kg
and OP = √ a2 − a2 ∕ 4 = a√3 ∕ 2
= 0.2√3 m
Now, by using parallel axes theorem,

( )
′ 2 2
ma √3 a
I OP = + m′
12 2
a2 3a2 10a2 5a2
= + = =
12 4 12 6
5
⇒ I OP = × 0.4 × 0.4
6
and I net (net moment of inertia at O )
5 −1 2
= 6× × 0.4 × 0.4 = 8 × 10 kg − m
6

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Question55
Two masses A and B, each of mass M are fixed together by a massless
spring. A force acts on the mass B as shown in figure. If the mass A
starts moving away from mass B with acceleration a, then the
acceleration of mass B will be

[26 Feb 2021 Shift 2]

Options:

A. M aM− F

MF
B.
F +Ma

F +Ma
C. M

D. F −MM a

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Let aCM be the acceleration of centre of mass of system and F be the applied force on spring.
F mAaA + mBaB
∴ aCM = =
mA + mB mA + mB
F M aA + M aB
⇒ aCM = = (∵mA = mB = M )
2M 2M
F − M aA F −Ma
⇒ aB = =
M M
Question56

A circular hole of radius ( ) is cut out of a circular disc of radius a as

a
2

shown in figure The centroid of the remaining circular portion with

respect to point O will be

[24 Feb 2021 Shift 2]

Options:

1
A. 6 a

B. 10 a
11

C. 5
6
a

2
D. 3 a

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Given, radius of hole, r = a ∕ 2 and radius of disc, R = a
Let xCM be the centre of mass of system,
m1, x1 be the mass and centre of mass of disc
m2, x2 be the mass and centre of mass of circular hole.
m1 2
∴ m2 = πr
πR2
m1r2 m1(a ∕ 2)2 m1
⇒ m2 = 2
= 2
=
R a 4
m1x1 + m2x2
and xCM =
m1 + m2
m1a − (m1 ∕ 4)(3a ∕ 2)
∴ xCM =
m1 − (m1 ∕ 4)
m1a(1 − 3 ∕ 8) 5a
⇒ xCM = ⇒ xCM =
3m1 ∕ 4 6

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Question57
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
[26 Feb 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

2mgh
A.
1 + 2mr2

2mgh
B.
1 + mr2

C. 2gh

2gh
D. 2
1 + mr

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Moment of inertia of wheel, I = mR2

Let v be the velocity and v = rw = c

Let v be the velocity and v = rω ⇒ ω = v ∕ r
By using law of conservation of energy,
1 ∕ 2(I + mr2)ω2 = mgh
2 2mgh
ω =
I + mr2

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Question58
A sphere of radius a and mass m rolls along a horizontal plane with
constant speed v0. It encounters an inclined plane at angle θ and climbs
upwards. Assuming that it rolls without slipping, how far up the sphere
will travel?
[25 Feb 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

7v02
A. 10g sin θ

2
v0
B. 5g sin θ

2
10v
C. 7g sin0 θ

2
2 v0
D. 5 g sin θ

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Given, radius of sphere is a, mass of sphere is m, horizontal speed of sphere is v0.
Moment of inertia of solid sphere, I = 2 ∕ 5ma2
Let, h be the height of inclined plane and ∕ be the length of inclined plane.

By using law of conservation of energy,

Total energy at 1 = Total energy at 2
∴ PE 1 + K E 1 = PE 2 + K E 2
⇒ 0 + 1 ∕ 2mv02 + 1 ∕ 2 ∕ ω2 = mgh. . . (i)
v
As, v0 = aω ⇒ ω = 0
a
v02
∴
1
2
2
mv0 +
1
2 5
2
(
ma
2

a2
)
= mgh

1
⇒ mv02(1 + 2 ∕ 5) = mgh
2
2
7v0
⇒ = gh . . . (ii)
10
As, sin θ = h ∕ l
⇒ h = I sin θ
Put this value in Eq. (ii), we get
2
7 2 7v0
⇒ v0 = gl sin θ ⇒ l =
10 10g sin θ

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Question59
Moment of inertia (M.I.) of four bodies, having same mass and radius,
are reported as;
I 1 = M.I. of thin circular ring about its diameter,
I 2 = M.I. of circular disc about an axis perpendicular to the disc and
going through the centre,
I 3 = M.I. of solid cylinder about its axis and I 4 = M.I. of solid sphere
about its diameter. Then :
[24feb2021shift1]
Options:

A. I 1 + I 3 < I 2 + I 4

B. I 1 + I 2 = I 3 + 5 I
2 4

C. I 1 = I 2 = I 3 > I 4

D. I 1 = I 2 = I 3 < I 4

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
M R2
Moment of inertia of ring about its diameter, I 1 =
2
2
MR
Moment of inertia of disc, I 2 =
2
M R2
Moment of inertia of solid cylinder, I 3 =
2
2
Moment of inertia of solid sphere, I 4 = M R2 ∴I 1 = I 2 = I 3 > I 4
5

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Question60
A thin circular ring of mass M and radius r is rotating about its axis
with an angular speed . Two particles having mass m each are now
attached at diametrically opposite points.
The angular speed of the ring will become
[18 Mar 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

M
A. ω
M +m

M + 2m
B. ω M

C. ω M M
+ 2m
 M − 2m
D. ω M + 2m

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Angular momentum, L = I ω
The moment of inertia of the circular ring, I = M r2
′ 2 2
When masses are attached at diametrically opposite ends, the moment of inertia, I = M r + 2mr
′
The new angular speed = ω
So, the new angular momentum, L′ = I ′ω′
Using the law of conservation of angular momentum
I ω = I ′ω′
2 2 2 ′
⇒ M r ω = (M r + 2mr )ω
M
⇒ ω′ = ω
M + 2m

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Question61
The disc of mass M with uniform surface mass density σ is shown in the
figure. The centre of mass of the quarter disc (the shaded area) is at the
position 3x πa , 3x πa , where x is ............ (Round off to the nearest integer) ( a
is an area as shown in the figure)

[17 Mar 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 4

Solution:

As we know the centre of mass of the quarter disc,

= (
4R 4R
,
3π 3π )
Since R = a
∴ The centre of mass of the quarter disc is
4a 4a
,
3π 3π
. ( )
Hence, the value of x is 4 .

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Question62
A mass M hangs on a massless rod of length / 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 ω. The angular
momentum of M about point A is LA which lies in the positive z-
direction and the angular momentum of M about B is LB. The correct
statement for this system is

[17 Mar 2021 Shift 1]

Options:

A. LA and LB are both constant in magnitude and direction

B. LB is constant in direction with varying magnitude

C. LB is constant, both in magnitude and direction

D. LA is constant, both in magnitude and direction

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
It is given that the system is assumed to be in steady circular motion with constant angular velocity ω.
We know that L = m(r × v)
where,
L = angular momentum,
v = velocity of the particle,
m = mass of the particle
and r = radius of the circular path traced by the particle.
Since, LA is the angular momentum of M about point A which lies in positive z-direction. Therefore, with respect to point
A, we will get the direction of L along positive Z -axis and of constant magnitude of mvr.
Since, LB is the angular momentum of M about point B, so with respect to point B, we will get the constant magnitude of
L but its direction will be continuously changing. Hence, option (d) is correct.

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Question63
 ∧ ∧
A triangular plate is shown below. A force F = 4 i − 3 j is applied at point
P. The torque at point P with respect to point O and Q are

[17 Mar 2021 Shift 1]

Options:

A. −15 − 20√3 , 15 − 20√3

B. 15 + 20√3 , 15 − 20√3

C. 15 − 20√3 , 15 + 20√3

D. −15 + 20√3 , 15 + 20√3

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
∧ ∧
Given, F = 4 i − 3 j
Resolving the components of position vector in horizontal and vertical direction.
∴ Horizontal component, rx = r cos θ

= 10 cos 60
∘
[ ∵cos 60 ∘
=
1
2 ]
1
= 10× = 5 units
2
Vertical component, ry = r sin θ

= 10 sin 60
∘
[ ∵sin 60 ∘
=
√3
2 ]
√3
= 10× = 5√3 units
2
∧ ∧
∴ Position vector w.r.t. O, rO = 5 i + 5√3 j
and position vector w.r.t. Q,
∧
rQ = −5 i + 5√3j
Torque at point P w.r.t. O,
( ∧
τO = rO × F = 5 i + 5√3 j × 4 i − 3 j
∧
) ( ∧ ∧
)
∧
= (−15 − 20√3)k = (15 + 20√3) − k ( ∧
)
Torque at point P w.r.t. Q,
( ∧ ∧
τQ = rQ × F = 4 i − 3 j × −5 i + 5√3 j ) ( ∧ ∧
)
∧
= (−15 + 20√3)k = (15 − 20√3) − k ( ∧
)

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Question64
A sphere of mass 2kg and radius 0.5m is rolling with an initial speed of
1ms−1 goes up an inclined plane which makes an angle of 30∘ with the
horizontal plane, without slipping. How long will the sphere take to
return to the starting point A ?

[17 Mar 2021 Shift 2]

Options:

A. 0.60s

B. 0.52s

C. 0.57s

D. 0.80s

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
As we know the moment of inertia of the solid sphere, I = 2/5mR2

Acceleration of sphere on inclined plane, a = g sin θ

1+ I 2
mR
Substituting the values in the above equation, we get
g sin 30∘ 10 + 1/2 5×5
a= = =
2 2 (1 + 2/5) 7
mR
5
1+
mR2
a = 3.5m/s2
At the top of incline,
v = u + at ⇒ 0 = 1 − 3.5t
t = 1/3.5s
∴ Total time = time of ascent + time of decent
As, time of ascent = time of decent
⇒ Total time = 2 (time of ascent)
Total time = 2(1/3.5)s
Total time = 0.57s
Hence, the total time taken to sphere to return the starting point A is 0.57s.

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Question65
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 t roll down without slipping
simultaneously from the top of the inclined plane. The boo which will
reach first at the bottom of the inclined plane is .......... .
(Mark the body as per their respective numbering given in the question)

[17 Mar 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 4

Solution:

Solution:
For rolling without slipping on an inclined plane, we can write
Rmg sin θ = (mK 2 + mR2)α
⇒ Rmg sin θ = m(K 2 + R2)α
α
⇒ α = Rg2 sin θ2 ⇒ = g sin θ2
K +R R K
1+ 2
R
⇒ a=
g sin θ
K
2
∵a = [α
R
... (i) ]
1+ 2
R
Time period, t =
2s
a √
...(ii)
From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get

t=
√ 2s
g sin θ
1+ 2 (
R
k2
)
For least time acceleration a should be maximum and K should be minimum and we know that K is least for solid
sphere. So, time will be least for sphere.
It means the body which will reach first at the bottom of the inclined plane is 4 , i.e. solid sphere.

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Question66
The angular speed of truck wheel is increased from 900 rpm to 2460rpm
in 26s. The number of revolutions by the truck engine during this time
is .........
(Assuming the acceleration to be uniform).
[17 Mar 2021 Shift 1]
Answer: 728

Solution:

Solution:
2π
Initial angular speed, ω0 = 900rpm = 900× = 30πrad /s
60
Final angular speed, ω = 2460rpm
2π
= 2460× = 41 × 2π = 82πrad /s
60
We know that,
ω = ω0 + αt ⇒ ω − ω0 = αt
⇒ 82π − 30π = α × 26 ⇒ 52π = 26α
2
⇒ α = 2πrad /s
Also we know that,
1 2
θ = ω0t + αt
2
1 2
⇒ 2πn = 30π × 26 + × 2π × (26)
2
2
2 30 × 26 + (26)
⇒2n = 30 × 26 + (26) ⇒ n =
2
26(30 + 26)
= = 13 × 56 = 728
2

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Question67
A solid disc of radius a and mass m rolls down without slipping on an
inclined plane making an angle θ with the horizontal. The acceleration
of the disc will be b2 g sin θ, where b is
(Round off to the nearest integer)
( g = acceleration due to gravity)
( theta = angle as shown in figure)

[16 Mar 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 3

Solution:

We know that, on an inclined plane,

g sin θ
Acceleration, a =
I
1+ 2
mR
2
g sin θ mR
⇒ a= [ ∵ For disc, I = ]
1 2
1+
2
2
⇒ a = g sin θ.....(i)
3
 2
As per question, acceleration of the disc will be g sin θ.
b
Comparing it with Eq. (i), we get
b=3

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Question68
Consider a 20kg uniform circular disc of radius 0.2m. It is pin
supported at its centre and is at rest initially. The disc is acted upon by
a constant force F = 20N through a massless string wrapped around its
periphery as shown in the figure.

Suppose the disc makes n number of revolutions to attain an angular

speed of 50rad s−1. The value of n to the nearest integer, is .......... .
(Given, in one complete revolution, the disc
[16 Mar 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 20

Solution:

Given, M = 20kg, R = 0.2m,

F = 20N , ω = 50rad s−1
θ = 6.28rad (for one revolution).
We know that,
Torque = Moment of inertia × Angular acceleration
⇒ τ=I ×α
⇒ α=
τ
l
= F ×R
MR 2
=
M
2F
R
1
[ ∵τ = F × R and I d isc = M R2
2 ]
2
2 × 20
⇒ α= = 10rad ∕ s2
20 × (0.2)
In angular terms, third equation of motion,
ω2 = ω02 + 2α ∆ θ
⇒ (50)2 = (0)2 + 2 × 10× ∆ θ
2500
⇒ ∆θ=
20
⇒ ∆ θ = 125rad
∆θ 125
∴ Number of revolution = = ≈ 20
θ 6.28

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Question69
∧ ∧ ∧
A force F = 4 i + 3 j + 4k 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)
[16 Mar 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 20

Solution:
Given,
∧ ∧ ∧
Force, F = 4 i + 3 j + 4k
We know that
Torque, τ = r × F
where, r is the perpendicular distance.
( ∧) ( ∧
r = 2 i − 2 i + 3 j + 4k = −3 j − 4k
∧ ∧
) ∧ ∧

| |
∧ ∧ ∧
i j k
⇒ τ=r×F = 0 −3 −4
4 3 4
∧ ∧ ∧
⇒ τ = i (−12 + 12) − j (0 + 16) + k(0 + 12)
∧ ∧
⇒ τ = −16 j + 12k
∴ Magnitude of torque
|τ| = √ (16)2 + (12)2
= √256 + 144 = √400
⇒ | τ | = 20

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Question70
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 centre is
[18 Mar 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

M L2
A. 1
4 2
π

M L2
B. 2
5 2
π

2
C. M L
2
π
 1 M L2
D. 2 2
π

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
The uniform wire whose mass is M and length is L and bent into a semicircle of radius r.
The length of the semicircle wire, L = πr
L
⇒ r=
π
The moment of inertia,
I = M r2
2
⇒ I =M
L 2
π ( )
⇒I =
ML
π 2

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Question71
Four equal masses, m each are placed at the corners of a square of
length (I ) as shown in the figure

[16 Mar 2021 Shift 1]

Options:

A. The moment of inertia of the system about an axis passing through A and parallel to DB
would be
2
B. 1ml l

C. 2ml 2

D. 3ml 2

E. √3 ml 2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
The given situation can be represented as follows
In the above figure, XX′ be the axis which passes through A and is parallel to DB.
∴Moment of inertia of the system
2
= Mass × (Perpendicular distance from axis )
2 2 2
I = m(AC) + m(E D) + m(F B)
2 2
= m(0) + m(I √2 ) + m
1 2
√2
+m ( ) 1 2
√2 ( )
2
= 3ml

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Question72
A solid disc of radius 20cm and mass 10kg 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
−1
bring the disc at rest in 10s is _____ π × 10 N m.
[25 Jul 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 4

Solution:

Solution:
ΔL I (ωf − ωi)
τ= =
Δt Δt
2
mR
× [0 − ω]
2
τ=
Δt
−2 2
10 × (20 × 10 ) 600 × π
= ×
2 30 × 10
−2
= 0.4π = 4π × 10

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Question73
A body of mass 2 kg moving with a speed of 4 m/s. makes an elastic
collision with another body at rest and continues to move in the original
direction but with one fourth of its initial speed.
x
The speed of the two body centre of mass is 10 m / s . Then the value of x
is_______.
[25 Jul 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 25

Solution:

Solution:
pi = pf
2 × 4 = 2 × 1 + m2 × v2
m2v2 = 6 .......(i)
by coefficient of restitution
v −1
1= 2 ⇒ v2 = 5m ∕ s
4
by (i)
m2 × 5 = 6
m2 = 1.2kg
m v + m2v2
vcm = 1 1
m1 + m2
2 × 1 + 1.2 × 5 8 25
vcm = = =
2 + 1.2 3.2 10
x = 25

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Question74
A particle of mass 'm' is moving in time 't' on a trajectory given by
→ 2^ ^
r = 10αt i + 5β(t − 5) j

Where α and β are dimensional constants.

The angular momentum of the particle becomes the same as it was for t
= 0 at time t = ______seconds.
[25 Jul 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 10

Solution:
→ ^ ^
r = 10αt2 i + 5β(t − 5) j
→ ^ ^
v = 20α i + 5β j
→ → →
L = m( r × v )
= m [ 10αt2 i + 5β(t − 5) j ] × [ 20αt i + 5β j ]
^ ^ ^ ^
→
L = m [ 50αβt2 k − 100αβ(t2 − 5t) k ]
^ ^
→ →
At t = 0, L = 0
50αβt2 − 100αβ(t2 − 5t) = 0
t − 2(t − 5) = 0
t = 10sec

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Question75
The position of the centre of mass of a uniform semi-circular wire of
radius 'R' placed in x − y plane with its centre at the origin and the line
joining its ends as x-axis is given by ( 0, ) . xR
π

Then, the value of |x| is __________.

[22 Jul 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 2

Solution:

Solution:
2R
COM of semi-circular ring is at
π

Distance from centre ⇒ x = 2

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Question76
A rod of mass M and length L is lying on a horizontal frictionless
surface. A particle of mass 'm' travelling along the surface hits at one
end of the rod with a velocity 'u' in a direction perpendicular to the rod.
The collision is completely elastic. After collision, particle comes to rest.
The ratio of masses ( ) is
m
M
1
x
. The value of ' x ' will be ______.
[20 Jul 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 4

Solution:
Just after collision
From momentum conservation,
Pi0 = Pf
mu = M v....... (i)
From angular momentum conservation about O,
L M L2
mu . = ω
2 12
6mu
⇒ω = ........(ii)
ML
R.V.S
From e =
R.V.A
ωL
V +
2
1=
u
ωL
v+ =u
2
3mu
v+ =u
M
mu 3mu
+ =u
M M
4mu
=u
M
m 1
=
M 4
X =4

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Question77

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

[27 Jul 2021 Shift 1]
Options:
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)

Answer: C

Solution:

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Question78
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 ⊥ 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)

[27 Jul 2021 Shift 1]

Options:
2 2
A. R : r

B. 2r4 : R4

C. 2R2 : r2

D. 2R4 : r4

Answer: D

Solution:

1
M R2
2
Ratio of moment of inertia =
1
mr2
4
2σπR2R2 2R4
= =
σπr2r2 r4

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Question79
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 I x, I y and I z respectively.
The respective 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:
[25 Jul 2021 Shift 1]
Options:
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.

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
I z = I x + I y (using perpendicular axis theorem)
& I = mk2( K : radius of gyration )
so mK z2 = mK x2 + mK y2
2 2 2
Kz =Kx +Ky
so radius of gyration about axes x, y & z won't be same hense asseration A is not correct reason R is correct statement
(property of a rigid body)

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Question80
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 ( ) will be x : 1. The value of x

I1
I2

will be ______.

[27 Jul 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 9

Solution:

1 2 1 2
I (ω ) = I 2(ω2)
2 1 1 2
 ( 3Rv ) ( Rv )
2 2
I1 =I2
I1 9
=
I2 1

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Question81
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 √x v0. Then the value of x is _______.
[22 Jul 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 2

Solution:

Solution:

For no slipping v0 = ωR

√ v0
2 2
Now vA = vB = + (ωR)
= √2v0
⇒x=2

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Question82
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:-
[22 Jul 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. The sphere has the greatest and the ring has the least velocity of the centre of mass at the
bottom of the inclined plane.

B. The ring has the greatest and the cylinder has the least velocity of the centre of mass at the
bottom of the inclined plane.

C. All of them will have same velocity.

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.
Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
a = g sin θ 1 + I
mR2
I ring > I solid cylinder > I solid sphere
⇒aring < asolid cylinder < asolid sphere
⇒vring < vsolid cylinder < vsolid sphere

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Question83
A body rolls down an inclined plane without slipping. The kinetic energy
of rotation is 50% of its translational kinetic energy. The body is :
[20 Jul 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. Solid sphere

B. Solid cylinder

C. Hollow cylinder

D. Ring

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
1 1 1
I ω2 = × mv2
2 2 2
1 2
I = mR
2
Body is solid cylinder

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Question84
A circular disc reaches from top to bottom of an inclined plane of length
' L′. When it slips down the plane, it takes time ' t1′. When it rolls down

the plane, it takes time t2. The value of

t2
t1
is √ 3
x
. The value of x will be
______.
[20 Jul 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 2
Solution:

If disk slips on inclined plane, then it’s acceleration

a1 = g sin θ
1 2
L = a1t1
2

√
2L
⇒t1 = .......(i)
a1
If disk rolls on inclined plane, its acceleration,
g sin θ
a2 =
1+ I 2
mR
g sin θ
a2 = 2
mR
1+
2mR2
2
a2 = g sin θ
3
1 2
Now L = a2 . t2
2

√
2L
⇒t2 = ......(ii)
a2

√
t2 a1
Now
t1
=
a2
=
√ 32
⇒x = 2

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Question85
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 √x
2
. Then, the value of
x is _____.
[20 Jul 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 3

Solution:

Solution:
I in both cases is about point of contact
Ring
 1
mgh = I ω2
2
1 v 2
mgh = (2mR2) R2
2 R
vR = √gh
Solid cylinder
1
mgh = I ω2
2
2
v
mgh = (
1 3
2 2
mR2 C2
R
)
vC = √ 4gh
3
vR √3
=
vC 2

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Question86
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___.
[20 Jul 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

Answer: 32

Solution:

Solution:
Given, initial angular speed,
ω0 = 600rpm = 10rps
Final angular speed,
ωF = 1800rpm = 30rps
Time, t = 10s
∵ We know that
ωF = ω0 + αt
⇒ 30 = 10 + α × 10
30 − 10
⇒ =α
10
20 2
⇒ α= = 2rps
10
Angular displacement is calculated by the rotational equation of motion as
1
θ = ω0t + αt2
2
where, θ is the angular displacement.
1
⇒θ = 10 × 10 + × 2 × (10)2
2
⇒θ = 100 + 100
⇒θ = 200rad
Number of rotations
θ 200
= = = 31.8 ≈ 32
2π 2π

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Question87
Angular momentum of a single particle moving with constant speed
along circular path
[31 Aug 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

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

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
As we know that,
Angular momentum, L = r × p = mvr sin θ
where, m = mass,v = velocity,r = radius,
θ = angle between v and r = 90° (for circular motion) Since, m, v, r
∴ L will always remain same in magnitude and direction.

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Question88
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 5m. What will be the moment of inertia of the system
about an axis perpendicular to the rod passing through its mid-point?
[31 Aug 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 18.75kgm2

B. 1.905 × 105kgm2

C. 19.05kgm2

D. 1.875 × 105kgm2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Given, mass of each sphere, M= 1.5 kg
Radius of each sphere, R = 50 cm = 50 × 10−2m
Distance between centre of spheres, l = 5 m

By using parallel axis theorem, moment of inertia of system is

I=2 [ 25MR 2
+
Ml2
4 ]
I = 2M [ R ]
2
2 l2
+
5 4
Substituting the values, we get

I = 2 × 1.5 [ 25 × (50 × 10 −2 2
) +
(5)2
4 ]
2
= 19.05 kg − m

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Question89
Moment of inertia of a square plate of side / about the axis passing
through one of the corner and perpendicular to the plane of square
plate is given by
[27 Aug 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

MI2
A. 6

B. MI2

MI2
C. 12

D. 2
3
MI2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Let the length of side of square plate is l.
The diagram of square plate having an axis passing from centre as X − X′ and an axis passing through one of the corner
and perpendicular to plane of square plate Z − Z′ is shown below.

The distance between the centre of square plate and the corner of square plate is

d = √( ) ( )
1 2
2
+
1 2
2
=
1
√2
We know that, moment of inertia of square plate about centre,
MI2
IXX′ =
6
By parallel axis theorem, moment of inertia of square plate about axis Z − Z′ will be
IZZ′ = IXX′ + M
1 2
√2 ( )
MI2 MI2
IZZ′ = +
6 2
= MI [
2 1
+
6 2
1
]
2MI2
IZZ′ =
3
Thus, the moment of inertia about an axis passing through corner of square plate and perpendicular to plane of plate is
MI2
2 .
3
Question90
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.

[26 Aug 2021 Shift 2]

Options:

A. 14.9 kg ∕ m3

B. 7.5 × 109 kg ∕ m3

C. 7.5 × 102 kg ∕ m3
2 3
D. 1.49 × 10 kg ∕ m

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Given, the length of cylinder,
L = 80 cm = 0.8 m
The radius of cylinder, r = 20 cm = 0.2 m
The moment of inertia about CD, ICD = 2.7 kg − m2
Now, the moment of inertia of cylinder about its axis AB is
1
IAB = Mr2
2
By parallel axis theorem, the moment of inertia of cylinder about CD will be calculated as
ICD = IAB + M
L 2
2 ( )
Mr2
⇒2.7 = + ML24
2

⇒2.7 = M [
(0.2)2
2
+ (0.8)24 ]
⇒M = 15 kg
Density of cylinder is given as
M
ρ= = M2
V πr L
= 15 = 149.2kgm−3
π(0.2)2(0.8)
= 1.49 × 102 kg m−3
Thus, the density of cylinder is 1.49 × 102kgm−3.

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Question91
Consider a badminton racket with length scales as shown in the figure.

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, 2r distance from the end A of the
handle will be ........ Mr2.
[26 Aug 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 52

Solution:

Solution:
The given situation is shown in the following figure

r
The moment of inertia of the racket about an axis perpendicular to the handle and in the plane of ring at, distance from
2
end A of the handle is given by
I = Idue to handle + Idue to disc ...(i)

( )
1 5r 2
Idue to handle = M(6r)2 + M
12 2
2
1 25Mr
= M36r2 +
12 4
2 25 2
= 3Mr + Mr
4
= Mr2 ( ) 37
4
37 2
= Mr
4
Idue to disc = Mr22 + M (13r 2
2 )
Mr2 169Mr2
= +
2 4
 171Mr2
=
4
∴ From Eq. (i), we get
I = Idueto handle + Idue to disc
37 171Mr2
= Mr2 +
4 4
208 2
= Mr
4
= 52Mr2

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Question92
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, ω1 and ω2 respectively and are brought
into contact face to face with their axes of rotation co-axial. The loss in
kinetic energy of the system in the process is given by
[27 Aug 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

I I
A. (I 1+2I ) (ω1 − ω2)2
1 2

(I1 − I2)2ω1ω2
B. 2(I1 + I2)

I I
C. 2(I 1+2 I ) (ω1 − ω2)2
1 2

(ω − ω )2
D. 2(I1 + I2 )
1 2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Given, moment of inertia of two discs are I 1, I 2 .

Their initial angular velocities is ω1 and ω2 .

Let final angular velocity is ω . By using law of conservation of angular momentum,

I 1ω1 + I 2ω2 = (I 1 + I 2)ω

I 1ω1 + I 2ω2
ω =
I1+I2
∴ Change in kinetic energy △K E
1 1 1
= I 1ω12 + I 2ω22 − (I 1 + I 2)ω2
2 2 2

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Question93
A 2 kg steel rod of length 0.6m 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 = 10ms−2 )
[1 Sep 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 6

Solution:

Solution:
Given, the mass of the steel rod, m = 2 kg
The length of the steel rod, I = 0.6 m
According to question, the diagram can be as shown below

By using the energy conservation,

1
mgl = lω2
2
2
1 ml
mgl = × × ω2
2 3
√6g
⇒ω=
l
As we know the relation between the linear speed and angularspeed,
v = ωr = ωl = √6gl
Substituting the values in the above equation, we get
v = √6 × 10 × 0.6 = 6 m / s
Hence, the speed of the free end of the rod when it passes throughits lowest position is 6 m/s.

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Question94
A rod of length L has non-uniform linear mass density given by

( )
2
x
ρ(x) = a + b L
, where a and b are constants and 0 ≤ x ≤ L. The value
of x for the centre of mass of the rod is at:
[9 Jan. 2020 II]
Options:

3
(
A. 2 2a + b L
a+b
)
B. 3 (
2a + b
4 3a + b
L )
C. 4 (
a+b
3 2a + 3b
L )
D. 3 2a + b
2 3a + b (
L )
Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

Given,

( Lx )
2
Linear mass density, ρ(x) = a + b
∫ xd m
X CM =
∫d m
L
∫ d m = ∫ ρ(x)d x
0
L
[ ( Lx ) ] d x = aL + bL3
2
=∫ a+b
0

( ) ( aL2 )
2
L L
bx3 bL2
∫ xd m = ∫ ax + dx = +
0 0 L2 4

( )
2
aL bL2
+
2 4
∴X CM =
bL
aL +
3
⇒X CM =
3L 2a + b
4 3a + b ( )
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Question95
The coordinates of centre of mass of a uniform flag shaped lamina (thin
flat plate) of mass 4kg. (The coordinates of the same are shown in
figure) are:

[8 Jan. 2020 I]
Options:

A. (1.25m, 1.50m)

B. (0.75m, 1.75m)

C. (0.75m, 0.75m)

D. (1m, 1.75m)

Answer: B
Solution:

For given Lamina

xym1 = 1, C1 = (1.5, 2.5)
m2 = 3, C2 = (0.5, 1.5)
m x + m2x2 1.5 + 1.5
X cm = 1 1 = = 0.75
m1 + m2 4
m y + m2y2 2.5 + 4.5
Y cm = 1 1 = = 1.75
m1 + m2 4
∴ Coordinate of centre of mass of flag shaped lamina (0.75,1.75)

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Question96
As shown in fig. when a spherical cavity (centred at O ) of radius 1 is cut
out of a uniform sphere of radius R (centred at C ), the centre of mass of
remaining (shaded) part of sphere is at G, i.e on the surface of the
cavity. R can be determined by the equation:

[8 Jan. 2020 II]

Options:
2
A. (R + R + 1)(2 − R) = 1
2
B. (R − R − 1)(2 − R) = 1

C. (R2 − R + 1)(2 − R) = 1
2
D. (R + R − 1)(2 − R) = 1

Answer: A

Solution:
 4 3
Mass of sphere = volume of sphere x density of sphere = πR ρ
3
4 3
Mass of cavity M cavity = π(1) ρ
3
Mass of remaining
4 3 4 3
M (Remaining) = πR ρ − π(1) ρ
3 3
Centre of mass of remaining part,
M 1r1 + M 2r2
X COM =
M1+M2

⇒−(2 − R) =
[ 4
3
πR ρ ] 0 + [ π(1) (−ρ) ] [R − 1]
3 4
3
3

4 3 4 3
πR ρ + π(1) (−ρ)
3 3
3
⇒(R − 1)(R − 1) = 2 − R
(R − 1)
⇒ 2
=2−R
(R − 1)(R + R + 1)
2
⇒(R + R + 1)(2 − R) = 1

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Question97
Three point particles of masses 1.0kg, 1.5kg and 2.5kg are placed at
three corners of a right angle triangle of sides 4.0cm, 3.0cm and 5.0cm
as shown in the figure. The center of mass of the system is at a point:
[7 Jan. 2020 I]
Options:

A. 0.6cm right and 2.0cm above 1kg mass

B. 1.5cm right and 1.2cm above 1kg mass

C. 2.0cm right and 0.9cm above 1kg mass

D. 0.9cm right and 2.0cm above 1kg mass

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
m x + m2x2 + m3x3
X cm = 1 1
m1 + m2 + m3
1 × 0 + 1.5 × 3 + 2.5 × 0 1.5 × 3
X cm = = = 0.9cm
1 + 1.5 + 2.5 5
m y + m2y2 + m3y3
Y cm = 1 1
m1 + m2 + m3
1 × 0 + 1.5 × 0 + 2.5 × 4 2.5 × 4
Y cm = = = 2cm
1 + 1.5 + 2.5 5
Hence, centre of mass of system is at point (0.9,2)

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Question98
A spring mass system (mass m, spring constant k and natural length l )
rests in equilibrium on a horizontal disc. The free end of the spring is
fixed at the centre of the disc. If the disc together with spring mass
system, rotates about it's axis with an angular velocity ω, (k> > mω2)
the relative change in the length of the spring is best given by the
option:
[9 Jan. 2020 II]
Options:

A. √ ( 2
3
mω2
k )
2mω2
B. k

mω2
C. k

mω2
D. 3k

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Free body diagram in the frame of disc

∴mω2(l 0 + x) = kx
ml 0ω2
⇒x =
k − mω2
For k> > mω2
x mω2
⇒ =
l0 k

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Question99
A particle of mass m is fixed to one end of a light spring having force
constant k and unstretched length l . The other end is fixed. The system
is given an angular speed omega about the fixed end of the spring such
that it rotates in a circle in gravity free space. Then the stretch in the
spring is:
[8 Jan. 2020 I]
Options:

ml ω2
A. k − ωm

2
B. ml ω 2
k − mω

ml ω2
C.
k + mω2

ml ω2
D. k + mω

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

At elongated position (x)

2
mv
F radial = = mrω2
r
∴kx = m(l + x)ω2
( ∵r = l + x here )
kx = ml ω2 + mxω2
ml ω2
∴x =
k − mω2

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Question100
Consider a uniform rod of mass M = 4m and length l pivoted about its
centre. A mass m moving with velocity v makingangle θ = π4 to the rod's
long axis collides with one end of the rod and sticks to it. The angular
speed of the rod-mass system just after the collision is:
[8 Jan. 2020 I]
Options:

A. 3 lv
7√2

B. 3
7l
v

3√2
C. 7 lv

D. 4
7l
v

Answer: C

Solution:
About point O angular momentum
Linitial = Lfinal

⇒
mV
√2
1
× =
2 12
+[
4mL2 mL2
4 ] ×ω
6V 3√2 V
∴ω = =
7√2L 7L

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Question101
Three solid spheres each of mass m and diameter d are stuck together
such that the lines connecting the centres form an equilateral triangle
I
of side of length d . The ratio I 0 of moment of inertia I 0 of the system
A

about an axis passing the centroid and about center of any of the
spheres I A and perpendicular to the plane of the triangle is:

[9 Jan. 2020 I]
Options:

A. 13
23

15
B. 13

C. 23
13

13
D. 15

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Moment of inertia,
I1=
2
5
m
2( )
d 2
+ m(AO)2
d
and AO =
√3
Moment of inertia about ' O '
I 0 = 3I 1 = 3
2
5 [ ( )
m
d 2
2
+m
d 2
√3 ( )]
13 2
⇒I 0 = Md
10

[ d 2
( ) ] ( d2 )
2 2 2
And I A = 2 M +Md2 + M
5 2 5
23 2
⇒I A = Md
10
13
IO Md2
10 13
∴ = =
IA 23 2 23
Md
10

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Question102
One end of a straight uniform 1m long bar is pivoted on horizontal
table. It is released from rest when it makes an angle 30° from the
horizontal (see figure). Its angular speed when it hits the table is given
as √n s−1, where n is an integer. The value of n is ________.

[9 Jan. 2020 I]

Answer: 15

Solution:
Here, length of bar, l = 1m
angle, θ = 30°
1
ΔPE = ΔK E or mgh = I ω2
2

( )
2
l 1 ml
⇒(mg) sin 30° = ω2
2 2 3

( )
2
l 1 1 ml
⇒mg × = ω2
2 2 2 3
⇒ω = √15rad ∕ s

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Question103
A uniformly thick wheel with moment of inertia I and radius R is free to
rotate about its centre of mass (see fig). A massless string is wrapped
over its rim and two blocks of masses m1 and m2(m1 > m2) are attached
to the ends of the string. The system is released from rest. The angular
speed of the wheel when m1 descents by a distance h is:

[9 Jan. 2020 II]

Options:

[ ]
1∕2
2(m1 − m2)gh
A.
(m1 + m2)R2 + 1

[ ]
1∕2
2(m1 + m2)gh
B.
(m1 + m2)R2 + 1

[ ]
1∕2
(m1 − m2)
C. 2
gh
(m1 + m2)R + 1

[ ]
1∕2
(m1 + m2)
D. gh
(m1 + m2)R2 + 1

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Using principal of conservation of energy
1 2 1 2
(m1 − m2)gh = (m1 + m2)v + I ω
2 2
1 1
⇒(m1 − m2)gh = (m1 + m2)(ωR)2 + I ω2 (∵v = ωR)
2 2
ω2 2
⇒(m1 − m2)gh = [(m1 + m2)R + I ]
2

√
2(m1 − m2)gh
⇒ω =
(m1 + m2)R2 + I

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Question104
As shown in the figure, a bob of mass m is tied by a massless string
whose other end portion is wound on a fly wheel (disc) of radius r and
mass m. When released from rest the bob starts falling vertically. When
it has covered a distance of h, the angular speed of the wheel will be:

[7 Jan. 2020 I]
Options:

A. 1r √ 4gh
3

B. r √ 3
2gh

C. 1r √ 2gh
3

D. r √ 3
4gh

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
When the bob covered a distance ' h '
1 1
Using mgh = mv2 + I ω2
2 2
2
1 2 1 mr 2
= m(ωr) + × × ω ( ∵v = ωr no slipping )
2 2 2
3
⇒mgh = mω2r2
4

√ √
4gh 1 4gh
⇒ω = =
3r 2 r 3

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Question105
The radius of gyration of a uniform rod of length l , about an axis
passing through a point 4l away from the centre of the rod, and
perpendicular to it, is:
[7 Jan. 2020 I]
Options:

A. 1
4
l

1
B. 8 l

C. √ 7
48
l
D.
√ 3
8
l

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
l
Moment inertia of the rod passing through a point away from the centre of the rod
4
I = I g + ml 2

( 16 ) = 7M48I
2 2 2
MI I
⇒I = +M ×
12
7M I 2
Using I = M K 2 = ( K = radius of gyration )
48

⇒K =
√ 487 I
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Question106
Mass per unit area of a circular disc of radius a depends on the distance
r from its centre as σ(r) = A + Br. The moment of inertia of the disc
about the axis, perpendicular to the plane and passing through its
centre is:
[7 Jan. 2020 II]
Options:

A. 2πa4 A
4
+ aB
5 ( )
B. 2πa
4
( aA
4
+5
B
)
C. πa4 A
4 (
+ aB
5 )
D. 2πa4 A + B ( 4 5 )
Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Given,
mass per unit area of circular disc, σ = A + Br
Area of the ring = 2πrd r
Mass of the ring, d m = σ2πrd r
Moment of inertia,
I = ∫ d mr2 = ∫ σ2πrd r . r2

[ Aa4 ]
4
a
Ba5
⇒I = 2π ∫ (A + Br)r3d r = 2π +
0 5

⇒I = 2πa4 [ A4 + Ba5 ]
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Question107
A uniform sphere of mass 500g rolls without slipping on a plane
horizontal surface with its centre moving at a speed of 5.00cm ∕ s. Its
kinetic energy is:
[8 Jan. 2020 II]
Options:

A. 8.75 × 10−4J

B. 8.75 × 10−3J

C. 6.25 × 104J

D. 1.13 × 10−3J

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
K . E of the sphere = translational K . E + rotational K . E
1 1
= mv2 + I ω2
2 2
Where, I = moment of inertia,
ω = Angular, velocity of rotation
m = mass of the sphere
v = linear velocity of centre of mass of sphere
2 2
∵ Moment of inertia of sphere I = mR
5
1 1 2
∴K . E = mv2 + × mR2 × ω2
2 2 5
1 1 2
⇒K . E = mv + × mR2 ×
2
2
2 5
v 2
R
∵ω = ( ) (
v
R )
⇒K E =
1 2
2 5 (
mR2 + mR2
v 2
R )( )
2
1 7 v 7 1
2
⇒K E = mR × × 2 = × × 25
2 5 R 10 2 104
35
⇒K E = × 10−4 joule
4
⇒K E = 8.75 × 104 joule

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Question108

Consider a uniform cubical box of side a on a rough floor that is to be

moved by applying minimum possible force F at a point b above its
centre of mass (see figure). If the coefficient of friction is µ = 0.4, the
maximum possible value of 100 × ba for box not to topple before moving
is ______.
[NA 7 Jan. 2020 II]

Answer: 50

Solution:

Solution:

For the box to be slide

F = µmg = 0.4mg
For no toppling F
a
2 (
+ b ≤ mg
2
a
)
⇒&0.4mg
a
2 (
+ b ≤ mg ) a
2
⇒0.2a + 0.4b ≤ 0.5a
b 3
⇒ ≤
a 4
i.e. b ≤ 0.75a but this is not possible.
As the maximum value of b can be equal to 0.5a.
100b
⇒ = 50
a

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Question109
The centre of mass of a solid hemisphere of radius 8cm is xcm from the
centre of the flat surface. Then value of x is_______.
[NA Sep. 06, 2020 (II)]

Answer: 3

Solution:

3R
Centre of mass of solid hemisphere of radius R lies at a distance above the centre of flat side of hemisphere.
8
3R 3×8
∴hcm = = = 3cm
8 8

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Question110
a a
A square shaped hole of side l = 2
is carved out at a distance d = 2
from
the centre ' O ' of a uniform circular disk of radius a. If the distance of
the centre of mass of the remaining portion from O is − Xa , value of X ( to
the nearest integer) is _______.

[NA Sep. 02, 2020 (II)]

Answer: 23

Solution:

Let σ be the mass density of circular disc.

Original mass of the disc, m0 = πa2σ
a2
Removed mass, m = σ
4

Remaining, mass, m′ = ( πa 2
−
a2
4 )
σ = a2
4π − 1
4
σ( )

New position of centre of mass

a2 a
m0x0 − mx × πa2 × 0 −
4 2
X CM = =
m0 − m a2
πa2 −
4
−a3 ∕ 8 −a −a a
= = = =−
π−( 1 2
4
a )
2(4π − 1) 8π − 2 23

∴x = 23

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Question111
A bead of mass m stays at point P(a, b) on a wire bent in the shape of a
parabola y = 4Cx2 and rotating with angular speed ω (see figure). The
value of ω is (neglect friction):
[Sep. 02, 2020 (I)]
Options:

A. 2√2gC

B. 2√gC

C. √ 2gC
ab

D. √ 2g
C

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
2 dy
y = 4Cx ⇒ = tan θ = 8Cx
dx
At P, tan θ = 8Ca

For steady circular motion

mω2a cos θ = mg sin θ

⇒ω = √
g tan θ
a

∴ω = √ g ×a8aC = 2√2gC
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Question112
A cylindrical vessel containing a liquid is rotated about its axis so that
the liquid rises at its sides as shown in the figure. The radius of vessel is
5cm and the angular speed of rotation is ω rad s−1. The difference in the
height, h (in cm ) of liquid at the centre of vessel and at the side will be
:
[Sep. 02, 2020 (I)]
Options:

2ω2
A. 25g

5ω2
B. 2g

25ω2
C. 2g

2ω2
D. 5g

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Here, ρd rω2r = ρgd h
R R
2
⇒ω ∫ rd r = g ∫ d h
0 0

ω2R2
⇒ = gh (Given R = 5cm )
2
ω2R2 25ω2
∴h = =
2g 2g

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Question113
Four point masses, each of mass m, are fixed at the corners of a square
of side l . The square is rotating with angular frequency omega, about
an axis passing through one of the corners of the square and parallel to
its diagonal, as shown in the figure. The angular momentum of the
square about this axis is :
[Sep. 06, 2020 (I)]
Options:
2
A. ml ω

B. 4ml 2ω
2
C. 3ml ω
2
D. 2ml ω

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Angular momentum, L = I ω

( √2l )
2
2 2
I = m(0) + m × 2 +m(√2l )
2
2ml 2 2
= + 2ml = 3ml
2
Angular momentum L = I ω = 3ml 2ω

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Question114
A thin rod of mass 0.9kg and length 1m is suspended, at rest, from one
end so that it can freely oscillate in the vertical plane. A particle of
move 0.1kg moving in a straight line with velocity 80m ∕ s hits the rod at
its bottom most point and sticks to it (see figure). The angular speed (in
rad/s) of the rod immediately after the collision will be __________.
[NA Sep. 05, 2020 (II)]
Answer: 20

Solution:

Solution:

Using principal of conservation of angular momentum we have

→ →
L i = L f ⇒ mvL = I ω

( M3L )
2
⇒mvL = + mL2 ω

( 0.9 3× 1 )
2
⇒0.1 × 80 × 1 = + 0.1 × 12 ω

⇒8 = ( 103 + 101 ) ω ⇒8 = 104 ω

⇒ω = 20 rad ∕ sec.

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Question115
A person of 80kg mass is standing on the rim of a circular platform of
mass 200kg rotating about its axis at 5 revolutions per minute (rpm).
The person now starts moving towards the centre of the platform. What
will be the rotational speed (in rpm) of the platform when the person
reaches its centre _______.
[NA Sep. 03, 2020 (I)]

Answer: 9

Solution:

Solution:
Here M 0 = 200kg, m = 80kg
Using conservation of angular momentum, Li = Lf

I 1ω1 = I 2ω2

( )
2
M 0R 2
I 1 = (I M + I m) = + mR
2
1
I2= M R2 and ω1 = 5rpm
2 0
∴ω2 = ( M 0R2
2
+ mR2 ) × 5
M 0R2
2
5R2 (80 + 100)
= × = 9rpm
R2 100

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Question116
A block of mass m = 1kg slides with velocity v = 6m ∕ s on a frictionless
horizontal surface and collides with a uniform vertical rod and sticks to
it as shown. The rod is pivoted about O and swings as a result of the
collision making angle θ before momentarily coming to rest. If the rod
has mass M = 2kg, and length l = 1m, the value of θ is approximately:
(take g = 10m ∕ s2 )

[Sep. 03, 2020 (I)]

Options:

A. 63°

B. 55°

C. 69°

D. 49°

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Using conservation of angular momentum

mvl = ml + (
2 2ml 2
3 )5
3
2
ω ⇒mvl = ml ω ⇒ω =
3v
5l
3×6 18
or, ω = = rad ∕ s
5×1 5

Now using energy conservation, after collision

1 2 l
I ω = 2mg (1 − cos θ) +mgl (1 − cos θ)
2 2
 2
⇒
1 5
2 3( ml 2 )
9v
25l
2
= 2mgl (1 − cos θ)

3
⇒ mv2 = 2mgl (1 − cos θ)
5×2
3 36 27
× = 1 − cos θ ⇒1 − = cos θ
10 2 × 10 50
23
or, cos θ = ∴ θ ≃ 63°
50

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Question117

A uniform rod of length ' l ' is pivoted at one of its ends on a vertical
shaft of negligible radius. When the shaft rotates at angular speed ω
the rod makes an angle θ with it (see figure). To find θ equate the rate
of change of angular momentum (direction going into the paper)
ml 2 2
12 ω sin θ cos θabout the centre of mass (CM) to the torque provided by
the horizontal and vertical forces F H and F V about the CM. The value of
θ is then such that :
[Sep. 03, 2020 (II)]
Options:

A. cos θ = 2g 2
3l ω

g
B. cos θ =
2l ω2

C. cos θ = g 2
lω

D. cos θ = 3g 2
2l ω

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Vertical force = mg
l
Horizontal force = Centripetal force = mω2 sin θ
2
l
Torque due to vertical force = mg sin θ
2
l l
Torque due to horizontal force = mω2 sin θ cos θ
2 2
Net Torque = Angular momentum
l l l ml 2 2
mg sin θ − mω2 sin θ cos θ = ω sin θ cos θ
2 2 2 12
3 g
⇒cos θ =
2 ω2l

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Question118

Shown in the figure is rigid and uniform one meter long rod A B held in
horizontal position by two strings tied to its ends and attached to the
ceiling. The rod is of mass 'm' and has another weight of mass 2m hung
at a distance of 75cm from A. The tension in the string at A is:
[Sep. 02, 2020 (I)]
Options:

A. 0.5mg

B. 2mg

C. 0.75mg

D. 1mg

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Net torque, τnet about B is zero at equilibrium
∴T A × 100 − mg ×50 − 2mg × 25 = 0
⇒T A × 100 = 100mg
⇒T A = 1mg (Tension in the string at A )
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Question119
A uniform cylinder of mass M and radius R is to be pulled over a step of
height a(a < R) by applying a force F at its centre ' O ' perpendicular to
the plane through the axes of the cylinder on the edge of the step (see
figure). The minimum value of F required is :

[Sep. 02, 2020 (I)]

Options:

√ 1− ( )
2
A. M g R−a
R

√( )
2
B. M g R
−1
R−a

C. M g a
R

D. M g
√ 1−
a2
R2

Answer: A

Solution:

For step up, F × R ≥ M g × x

x = √ R − (R − a) from figure
2 2
 Mg
√ 1 − ( R R− a )
2
F min =
R
× √ R2 − (R − a)2 =Mg

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Question120
Shown in the figure is a hollow ice cream cone (it is open at the top). If
its mass is M, radius of its top, R and height, H, then its moment of
inertia about its axis is :

[Sep. 06, 2020 (I)]

Options:

M R2
A. 2

M (R2 + H 2)
B. 4

MH2
C. 3

M R2
D. 3

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Hollow ice-cream cone can be assume as several parts of discs having different radius, so
I = ∫ d I = ∫ d m(r2) ......(i)

From diagram,
r R R
= tan θ = or r = h ......(ii)
h H H
Mass of element, d m = ρ(πr2)d h ......(iii)
From eq. (i), (ii) and (iii),
dh
Area of element, d A = 2πrd l = 2πr
cos θ
2M h tan d h
Mass of element, d m =
R √ R2 + H 2 cos θ
(here, r = h tan θ )
H H
( )
R 2
I = ∫ d I = ∫ d m(r2) = ∫ ρ(πr2)d h .h
0 0 H
 H
( ( HR . h ) ) d h
4
= ∫ρ π
0
2
MR
Solving we get, I =
2

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Question121
The linear mass density of a thin rod AB of length L varies from A to B
as λ(x) = λ0 1 + Lx ( ) , where x is the distance from A. If M is the mass of
the rod then its moment of inertia about an axis passing through A and
perpendicular to the rod is:
[Sep. 06, 2020 (II)]
Options:

A. 5 M L2
12

7 2
B. 18 M L

2 2
C. 5 M L

D. 3 M L2
7

Answer: B

Solution:

Mass of the small element of the rod

dm=λ.dx
Moment of inertia of small element,
2
d I = d m . x = λ0 1 +
x
L
2
.x dx ( )
Moment of inertia of the complete rod can be obtained by integration

(
x3
)
L
I = λ0 ∫ x2 + dx
0 L

| x3 + 4L | [ L3 + L4 ]
3 4 L 3 3
x
= λ0 = λ0
0
3
7λ0L
⇒I = .......(i)
12
Mass of the thin rod,
L L 3λ0L
M = ∫ λd x = ∫ λ0 1 +
0 0
( x
L )
dx =
2
2M
∴λ0 =
3L
∴I =
7 2M
12 3L ( )L 3
⇒I =
7
18
ML
2

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Question122
A wheel is rotating freely with an angular speed w on a shaft. The
moment of inertia of the wheel is I and the moment of inertia of the
shaft is negligible. Another wheel of moment of inertia 3I initially at
rest is suddenly coupled to the same shaft. The resultant fractional loss
in the kinetic energy of the system is :
[Sep. 05, 2020 (I)]
Options:

5
A. 6

B. 1
4

C. 0
3
D.
4

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
By angular momentum conservation, Lc = Lf
ω
ωI + 3I × 0 = 4I ω′ ⇒ ω′ =
4

1
(K E )i = I ω2
2
1
(K E )f = (3I + I )ω′2
2
I ω2
1
= × (4I ) ×
2
ω 2
4
=( ) 8
1 1 3
ΔK E = I ω − I ω = I ω2
2 2
2 8 8
3
I ω2
ΔK E 8 3
∴ Fractional loss in K . E . = = = .
KEl 1 2 4
i Iω
2

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Question123
ABC is a plane lamina of the shape of an equilateral triangle. D, E are
mid points of AB, AC and G is the centroid of the lamina. Moment of
inertia of the lamina about an axis passing through G and perpendicular
to the plane ABC is I 0 . If part ADE is removed, the moment of inertia of
NI0
the remaining part about the same axis is 16 where N is an integer.
Value of N is _______.
[NA Sep. 04, 2020 (I)]

Answer: 11

Solution:

Let mass of triangular lamina = m, and length of side = l , then moment of inertia of lamina about an axis passing
through centroid G perpendicular to the plane.
2
I 0 ∝ ml
2
I 0 = kml

Let moment of inertia of DE F = I 1 about G

2 I0
So, I 1 ∝
m
4 ( )( )
l 2 ml
2
∝
16
or I 1 =
16

Let I ADE = I BDF = I E F C = I 2

I0 5I 0
∴3I 2 + I 1 = I 0 ⇒ 3I 2 + = I 0 ⇒I 2 =
16 16
Hence, moment of inertia of DE CB i.e., after removal part ADE

= 2I 2 + I 1 = 2
5I 0
16 ( + ) ( )
I0
16
=
11I 0
16
=
NI0
16
Therefore value of N = 11

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Question124
A circular disc of mass M and radius R is rotating about its axis with
angular speed ω1 . If another stationary dischaving radius R2 and same
mass M is dropped co-axially on to the rotating disc. Gradually both
discs attain constant angular speed ω1 . The energy lost in the process
is p% of the initial energy. Value of p is ___________.
[NA Sep. 04, 2020 (I)]
Answer: 20

Solution:

1
As we know moment of inertia disc, I disc = M R2
2

Using angular momentum conservation

I 1ω1 + I 2ω2 = (I 1 + I 2) × ωf
M R2
( M2R )
2
M R2 4
×ω+0= +
ωf ⇒ωf = ω
2 8 5

( )
2
1 1 M R M R2ω2
Initial K.E., K i = I ω2 = ω2 =
2 2 2 4

( )
2 2
1 MR M R 16 2 M R2ω2
Final K.E., K f = + ω =
2 2 8 25 5
Percentage loss in kinetic energy \% loss
M R2ω2 M R2ω2
−
4 5
= 2 2
× 100 = 20% = P%
MR ω
4
Hence, value of P = 20.

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Question125
Consider two uniform discs of the same thickness and different radii
R1 = R and R2 = αR made of the same material. If the ratio of their
moments of inertia I 1 and I 2, respectively, about their axes is
I 1 : I 2 = 1 : 16 then the value of α is :
[Sep. 04, 2020 (II)]
Options:

A. 2√2

B. √2

C. 2

D. 4

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Let p be the density of the discs and t is the thickness of discs.
Moment of inertia of disc is given by
M R2 [ρ(πR2)t]R2
I = =
2 2
I ∝ R4(As ρ and t are same)
I2
I1
=
R1( )
R2 4 16
⇒
1
= α4 ⇒ α = 2

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Question126
For a uniform rectangular sheet shown in the figure, the ratio of
moments of inertia about the axes perpendicular to the sheet and
passing through O (the centre of mass) and O' (corner point) is :
[Sep. 04, 2020 (II)]
Options:

A. 2/3

B. 1/4

C. 1/8

D. 1/2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Moment of inertia of rectangular sheet about an axis passing through O,
M 2 M
IO= (a + b2) = [(80)2 + (60)2]
12 12
From the parallel axis theorem, moment of inertia about O′
I O′ = I O + M (50)2
M
IO (802 + 602)
12 1
= =
I O′ M 2 2 2 4
(80 + 60 ) + M (50)
12

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Question127
Moment of inertia of a cylinder of mass M , length L and radius R about
an axis passing through its centre and perpendicular to the axis of the

cylinder isI = M ( R2
4 + 12
L2
) . If such a cylinder is to be made for a given
mass of a material, the ratio L ∕ R for it to have minimum possible I is:
[Sep. 03, 2020 (I)]
Options:

A. 2
3

3
B. 2
C. √ 3
2

D. √ 2
3

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Let there be a cylinder of mass m length L and radius R. Now, take elementary disc of radius R and thickness d x at a
distance of x from axis OO′ then moment of inertia about OO′ of this element.

2
d mR
dI = + d mx2
4
2 n = −L ∕ 2
d mR M 2
⇒I = ∫ d I = ∫ + ∫ dx×x
4 n=L∕2 L
2 2
MR ML
Given : I = +
4 12
2 2
M V ML MV ML
⇒I = × + ⇒I = +
4 πL 12 4πL 12
dI mV M × 2L
=− + =0
dL 4πL
2 12
2 3 2 2 3
⇒V = πL ⇒ πR L = πL
3 3
L
∴ =
R √
3
2

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Question128
An massless equilateral triangle E F G of side ' a ' (As shown in figure)
has three particles of mass m situated at its vertices. The moment of
inertia of the system about the line E X perpendicular to E G in the
N 2
plane of E F G is 20 ma where N is an integer. The value of N is _______.

[Sep. 03, 2020 (II)]

Answer: 25

Solution:
Moment of inertia of the system about axis X E .

I =IE +IF +IG

2 2 2
⇒I = m(rE ) + m(rF ) + m(rG)

( 2a )
2 5 25
2 2 2 2
⇒I = m × 0 + m + ma = ma = ma
4 20
∴N = 25

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Question129
Two uniform circular discs are rotating independently in the same
direction around their common axis passing through their centres. The
moment of inertia and angular velocity of the first disc are 0.1kg − m2
and 10rad s−1 respectively while those for the second one are 0.2kg − m2
and 5rad s−1 respectively. At some instant they get stuck together and
start rotating as a single system about their common axis with some
angular speed. The kinetic energy of the combined system is:
[Sep. 02,2020 (II)]
Options:

10
A. J
3

B. 20 J
3

5
C. 3 J

2
D. J
3

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Initial angular momentum = I 1ω1 + I 2ω2
Let ω be angular speed of the combined system.
Final angular momentum = I 1ω + I 2ω
According to conservation of angular momentum
(I 1 + I 2)ω = I 1ω1 + I 2ω2
I 1ω1 + I 2ω2 0.1 × 10 + 0.2 × 5 20
⇒ω = = =
I1+I2 0.1 + 0.2 3
Final rotational kinetic energy
1 2 1
2
2 1
K f = I 1ω + I 2ω = (0.1 + 0.2) ×
2 2
20 2
3 ( )
20
⇒K f = J
3
Question130
A long cylindrical vessel is half filled with a liquid. When the vessel is
rotated about its own vertical axis, the liquid rises up near the wall. If
the radius of vessel is 5cm and its rotational speed is 2 rotations per
second, then the difference in the heights between the centre and the
sides, in cm, will be :
[12 Jan. 2019 II]
Options:

A. 2.0

B. 0.1

C. 0.4

D. 1.2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
2 2
Using v = u + 2gy [∴u = 0at (0, 0)]
2
v = 2gy [∴v = ωx]

ω2x2 (2 × 2π)2 × (0.05)2

⇒y = = ≃2cm
2g 20

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Question131
A particle of mass 20g is released with an initial velocity 5m ∕ s along
the curve from the point A, as shown in the figure. The point A is at
height h from point B. The particle slides along the frictionless surface.
When the particle reaches point B, its angular momentum about O will
be :(Take g = 10m ∕ s2 )

[12 Jan. 2019 II]

Options:
 2
A. 2kg − m ∕ s
2
B. 8kg − m ∕ s
2
C. 6kg − m ∕ s
2
D. 3kg − m ∕ s

Answer: C

Solution:
According to work-energy theorem
1 2 1 2
mgh = mvB − mvA
2 2
2 2
2gh = vB − vA
2 2
2 × 10 × 10 = vB − 5
⇒vB = 15m ∕ s
Angular momentum about O,
LO = mvr
−3
= 20 × 10 × 20
2
LO = 6kg . m ∕ s

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Question132
The position vector of the centre of mass rcm of an asymmetric uniform
bar of negligible area of cross section as shown in figure is:

[12 Jan. 2019 I]

Options:

A. →
r cm =
13 ^
Lx + 5 L^
y
8 8

B. → 5
r cm = L^
x +
13 ^
Ly
8 8

C. → 3
r cm = L^
x +
11 ^
Ly
8 8

→ 11 ^ 3
D. r cm = Lx + L^
y
8 8

Answer: A

Solution:
x-coordinate of centre of mass is
5mL
2mL + 2mL +
2 13
X cm = = L
4m 8
y-coordinate of centre of mass is

Y cm =
2m × L + m ×
L
2
+m×0 ( )
=
5L
4m 8

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Question133
→ →
A slab is subjected to two forces F
1 and F
2 of same magnitude F as
→
shown in the figure. Force F
2 is in XY-plane while force F 1 acts along z -

axis at the point ( 2 i + 3 j ) . The moment of these forces about point O

→ →

will be :

[11 Jan. 2019 I]

Options:

A. ( 3 i − 2 j + 3 k ) F
^ ^ ^

B. ( 3 i − 2 j − 3 k ) F
^ ^ ^

C. ( 3 i + 2 j − 3 k ) F
^ ^ ^

D. ( 3 i + 2 j + 3 k ) F
^ ^ ^

Answer: A

Solution:

→ F ( ^) F √3 ( ^ )
Given, F 1 = −i + −j
2 2
→ ^ ^
r =0i +6j
Torque due to F 1 force
→
1
→ → ^
τF = r1 × F 1 = 6 j ×
F ( ^)
2
−i + (F √3 ( ^ )
2
−j = 3F ( k )
^
)
Torque due to F 2, force
→
τ → = ( 2 i + 3 j ) × F k = 3F i + 2F ( − j )
^ ^ ^ ^ ^
F2
→ → →
τ net = τ F + τ F = 3F i + 2F ( − j ) + 3F ( k )
^ ^ ^
1 2

= ( 3 i − 2 j + 3k ) F
^ ^ ^

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Question134
The magnitude of torque on a particle of mass 1kg is 2.5 Nm about the
origin. If the force acting on it is 1N , and the distance of the particle
from the origin is 5m, the angle between the force and the position
vector is (in radians):
[11 Jan. 2019 II]
Options:

A. π
6

π
B. 3

C. π
8

D. π
4

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
→ → →
Torque about the origin = τ = r × F
= rF sin θ ⇒ 2.5 = 1 × 5 sin θ
1
sin θ = 0.5 =
2
π
⇒θ =
6

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Question135
To mop-clean a floor, a cleaning machine presses a circular mop of
radius R vertically down with a total force F and rotates it with a
constant angular speed about its axis. If the force F is distributed
uniformly over the mop and if coefficient of friction between the mop
and the floor is µ, the torque, applied by the machine on the mop is:
[10 Jan. 2019 I]
Options:
A. µF R ∕ 3

B. µF R ∕ 6

C. µF R ∕ 2
2
D. 3 µF R

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

Consider a strip of radius x and thickness d x,

Torque due to friction on this strip
Net torque = ∑ Torque on ring
R
∫ d τ = ∫ µF .2πxd x
0 πR2
3
R
⇒τ = 2µF .
R2 3
2µF R
τ=
3

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Question136
A rigid massless rod of length 3l has two masses attached at each end
as shown in the figure. The rod is pivoted at point P on the horizontal
axis (see figure). When released from initial horizontal position, its
instantaneous angular acceleration will be:

[10 Jan. 2019 II]

Options:

g
A. 13l

B. g
3l

g
C. 2l

7g
D. 3l

Answer: A

Solution:
Applying torque equation about point P
τ = I α = [2M 0(2l )2 + 5M 0l 2]α
⇒5M 0gl − 4M 0gl = [2M 0(2l )2 + 5M 0l 2]α
2
⇒M 0gl = (13M 0gl )α
g
∴α =
13l

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Question137
An L-shaped object, made of thin rods of uniform mass density, is
suspended with a string as shown in figure. If AB = BC, and the angle
made by AB with downward vertical is theta, then:

[9 Jan. 2019 I]
Options:

1
A. tan θ =
2√3

1
B. tan θ = 2

2
C. tan θ =
√3

1
D. tan θ =
3

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Given that, the rod is of uniform mass density and AB = BC
Let mass of one rod is m.
Balancing torque about hinge point.
mg(C1P) = mg(C2N )

mg ( L2 sin θ ) = mg ( L2 cos θ − L sin θ )

3 mgL
⇒ mgL sin θ = cos θ
2 2
sin θ 1 1
⇒ = or, tan θ =
cos θ 3 3

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Question138
Let the moment of inertia of a hollow cylinder of length 30 cm (inner
radius 10cm and outer radius 20cm ), about its axis be 1 . The radius of
a thin cylinder of the same mass such that its moment of inertia about
its axis is also I, is:
[12 Jan. 2019 I]
Options:

A. 12cm

B. 16cm

C. 14cm

D. 18cm

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Hint: Apply the formula for the moment of inertia of the hollow cylinder with inner and outer radius and find out the
value of the moment of inertia of the hollow cylinder and then find out the moment of inertia of a thin cylinder with some
assumed radius and equate the both of the moment of inertia to find the value of the assumed radius.
We know that the moment of inertia of a hollow cylinder with inner and outer radius about its axis can be written as

I =m (
Ri2 + Ro2
2
)
Where I is the moment of inertia of the cylinder.
The mass of the cylinder denotedby m
And the inner and outer radius are denoted by Ri and Ro
Now we are given the inner radius of the cylinder as 10cm
The outer radius of the cylinder as 20cm
The moment of inertia of the hollow cylinder isgiven as I
So we can find the moment of inertia of the cylinder about its axis as

I =m (
102 + 202
2 )
Now we have found the moment of inertia of the hollow cylinder and let us know to find the moment of inertia of a thin
cylinderwith no inner and outer radius.
We know the moment of inertia of thin cylinder as : I = mk2
Where k is the radius of the cylinder and I is the moment of inertia of hollow cylinder
Now we are given that the moment of inertia of the two cylinders are equal and hence we can obtain an equation as

below : I = m (
102 + 202
2
= mk2 )
Using the above equation we can get the value of the assumed radius of the hollow cylinder as

k= √
102 + 202
2
k = 5√10 = 16 approx
Hence we have found the value of the radius of the cylinder as: 16cm

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Question139
The moment of inertia of a solid sphere, about an axis parallel to its
diameter and at a distance of x from it, is 'I (x) '. Which one of the
graphs represents the variation of I (x) with x correctly?
[12 Jan. 2019 II]
Options:

A.

B.

C.

D.
Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
According to parallel axes theorem
2
I = mR2 + mx2
5
Hence graph (d) correctly depicts I vs x.

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Question140
An equilateral triangle ABC is cut from a thin solid sheet of wood. (See
figure) D, E and F are the mid-points of its sides as shown and G is the
centre of the triangle. The moment of inertia of the triangle about an
axis passing through G and perpendicular to the plane of the triangle is
I 0. If the smaller triangle DEF is removed from ABC, the moment of
inertia of the remaining figure about the same axis is I. Then:

[11 Jan. 2019 I]

Options:

15
A. I = I
16 0

B. I = 3 I 0
4

9
C. I = 16 I 0

I
D. I = 40

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Let mass of the larger triangle = M
Side of larger triangle = l
Moment of inertia of larger triangle = ma2
 M
Mass of smaller triangle =
4
l
Length of smaller triangle =
2

( 2a )
M 2
Moment of inertia of removed triangle =
4

∴
I removed
=
M
4
.
a 2
2 ( )
I original M (a)
2

I0
I removed =
16
I 15I 0
So, I = I 0 − 0 =
16 16

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Question141
a string is wound around a hollow cylinder of mass 5kg and radius 0.5m.
If the string is now pulled with a horizontal force of 40N , and the
cylinder is rolling without slipping on a horizontal surface (see figure),
then the angular acceleration of the cylinder will be (Neglect the mass
and thickness of the string)

[11 Jan. 2019 II]

Options:

A. 20rad ∕ s2
2
B. 16rad ∕ s
2
C. 12rad ∕ s

D. 10rad ∕ s2

Answer: B

Solution:

From newton's second law

40 + f = m(Rα) .......(i)
Taking torque about 0 we get
40 × R − f × R = I α
2
40 × R − f × R = mR α
40 − f = mRα .......(ii)
Solving equation (i) and (ii)
40 2
α= = 16rad ∕ s
mR

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Question142
A circular disc D1 of mass M and radius R has two identical discs D2 and
D3 of the same mass M and radius R attached rigidly at its opposite
ends (see figure). The moment of inertia of the system about the axis
OO', passing through the centre of D1 , as shown in the figure, will be :

[11 Jan. 2019 II]

Options:
2
A. M R
2
B. 3M R
4 2
C. 5 M R

D. 2 M R2
3

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
M R2
Moment of inertia of disc D1 about OO′ = I 1 =
2
M.O.I of D2 about OO′

( )
2
1 MR M R2
=I2= + M R2 = + M R2
2 2 4
M.O.I of D3 about OO′

( )
2 2
1 MR MR
=I3= + M R2 = + M R2
2 2 4
so, resultant M.O.I about OO′ is I = I 1 + I 2 + I 3

⇒I =
M R2
2
+2
M R2
4
+ M R2( )
M R2 M R2
= + + 2M R2 = 3M R2
2 2

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Question143
Two identical spherical balls of mass M and radius R each are stuck on
two ends of a rod of length 2R and mass M (see figure). The moment of
inertia of the system about the axis passing perpendicularly through the
centre of the rod is:
[10 Jan. 2019 II]
Options:

137 2
A. 15 M R

17 2
B. M R
15

C. 209 M R2
15

152 2
D. 15 M R

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
For Ball
using parallel axes theorem, for ball moment of inertaia,
2 22
I ball = M R2 + M (2R)2 = M R2
5 5
22
For two balls I balls = 2 × M R2 = and,
5
2 2
M (2R) MR
I rod = =
12 3
I system = I balls + I rod
44 M R2 137
= M R2 + = M R2
5 3 15

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Question144
m
Two masses m and 2
are connected at the two ends of a massless rigid
rod of length l . The rod is suspended by a thin wire of torsional
constant k at the centre of mass of the rod-mass system (see figure).
Because of torsional constant k, the restoring toruque is τ = kθ for
angular displacement θ. If the rod is rotated by θ0 and released, the
tension in it when it passes through its mean position will be:

[9 Jan. 2019 I]
Options:
 3kθ02
A. l

2
B. 2kθ0 l

2
kθ
C. l 0

kθ02
D. 2l

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
As we know, ω = √ Ik
ω=
√ 3k
ml 2 [ 1
∵I rod = ml 2
3 ]

Tension when it passes through the mean position,

l l kθ02
= mω2θ02 = m 3k2 θ02 =
3 ml 3 l

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Question145
A rod of length 50cm is pivoted at one end. It is raised such that if
makes an angle of 30° from the horizontal as shown and released from
rest. Its angular speed when it passes through the horizontal (in rads −1
) will be (g = 10ms−2)

[9 Jan. 2019 II]

Options:

A. √ 30
7

B. √30

C. √ 20
3

D. √ 30
2

Answer: D
Solution:

Solution:

By the low of conservation of energy,

P.E. of rod = Rotational K . E .
l 1
mg Sin θ = I ω2
2 2
2 2
l 1 ml l 1 1 ml
⇒mg Sin 30° = ω2 ⇒mg × = ω2
2 2 3 2 2 2 3
For complete length of rod,
ω = √3g ∕ 2(2l ) =
30
2 √
rod s−1

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Question146
A homogeneous solid cylindrical roller of radius R and mass M is pulled
on a cricket pitch by a horizontal force. Assuming rolling without
slipping, angular acceleration of the cylinder is:
[10 Jan. 2019 I]
Options:

A. 3F
2mR

F
B. 3mR

F
C. 2mR

D. 2F
3mR

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

F − f r = ma .....(I)
mR2
f rR = I α = α .....(ii)
2
for pure rolling
a = αR ......(iii)
from (1)(2) and (3)
mRα
F − = mαR
2
3
F = mRα
2
2F
α=
3mR

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Question147
A smooth wire of length 2πr is bent into a circle and kept in a vertical
plane. A bead can slide smoothly on the wire. When the circle is rotating
with angular speed ω about the vertical diameter AB, as shown in
figure, the bead is at rest with respect to the circular ring at position P
as shown. Then the value of ω2 is equal to :

[12 Apr. 2019 II]

Options:

√3g
A. 2r

B. 2g ∕ (r√3 )

C. (g√3 ) ∕ r

D. 2g ∕ r

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
N sin θ = mω2(r ∕ 2) ......(i)

r∕2 1
sin θ = = ⇒ θ = 30°
r 2
and N cos θ = mg .....(ii)
ω2r
or tan θ =
2g
2
ω r
or tan 30° =
2g
1 ω2r
or =
√3 2g
 2g
∴ω2 =
r√3

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Question148
A particle of mass m is moving along a trajectory given by
x = x0 + a cos ω1 t
y = y0 + b cos ω2 t
The torque, acting on the particle about the origin, at t = 0 is:
[10 Apr. 2019 I]
Options:

^
A. m(−x0b + y0a)ω12 k

^
B. +my0aω12 k

C. zero

2 2 ^
D. −m(x0bω2 − y0aω1 ) k

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Given that, x = x0 + a cos ω1 t
y = y0 + b sin ω2 t
dx
=Vx
dt
dy
⇒vx = −aω1 sin(ω1t), and = vy = bω2 cos(ω2t)
dt
d vx d vy
= ax = −aω12 cos(ω1t), = ay = −bω22 sin(ω2t)
dt dt
At t = 0, x = x0 + a, y = y0
ax = −aω12, ay = 0
→ → → → →
Now, τ = r × F = m ( r × a )
[ ^ ^
]^
= (x0 + a) i + y0 j × m −aω12 i ( ) ^
= +my0aω12 k

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Question149
The time dependence of the position of a particle of mass m = 2 is given
by →r (t) = 2t i − 3t2 j . Its angular momentum, with respect to the origin, at
^ ^

time t = 2 is :
[10 Apr. 2019 II]
Options:

A. 48 ( i + j )
^ ^
 ^
B. 36 k

C. −34 ( k − i )
^ ^

^
D. −48 k

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
→ ^ ^
We have given r = 2t i − 3t2 j
→( ^ ^
r at t = 2 ) = 4 i − 12 j
→
→ d r ^
Velocity, v = = 2 i − 6^ t
dt
→( ^ ^
v at t = 2 ) = 2 i − 12 j
→ → →
L = mvr sin θ ^n = m( r × v )
= 2 ( 4 i − 12 j ) × ( 2 i − 12 j ) = −48 k
^ ^ ^ ^ ^

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Question150
A metal coin of mass 5g and radius 1cm is fixed to a thin stick AB of
negligible mass as shown in the figure The system is initially at rest.
The constant torque, that will make the system rotate about AB at 25
rotations per second in 5s, is close to :

[10 Apr. 2019 II]

Options:

A. 4.0 × 10−6N m

B. 1.6 × 10−5N m

C. 7.9 × 10−6N m

D. 2.0 × 10−5N m

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Angular acceleration,
ω − ω0 25 × 2π − 0
α= = = 10πrad ∕ s2
t 5
τ=Iα
⇒τ = ( 54 mR ) α ≈ ( 54 ) (5 × 10
2 −3
)(10−4)10π
= 2.0 × 10−5N m

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Question151
A rectangular solid box of length 0.3m is held horizontally, with one of
its sides on the edge of a platform of height 5m. When released, it slips
off the table in a very short time τ = 0.01s, remaining essentially
horizontal. The angle by which it would rotate when it hits the ground
will be (in radians) close to :

[8 Apr. 2019 II]

Options:

A. 0.5

B. 0.3

C. 0.02

D. 0.28

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Angular impulse = change in angular momentum
τ ∆ t = ∆L
2
ℓ mℓ
mg × .01 = ω
2 3
3g × 0.01
ω=
2ℓ
3 × 10 × .01
=
2 × 0.3
1
= = 0.5rad ∕ s
2
time taken by rod to hit the ground

t= √ 2h
g
=
2×5
√
10
= 1sec
in this time angle rotate by rod
θ = ωt = 0.5 × 1 = 0.5 radian

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Question152
A circular disc of radius b has a hole of radius a at its centre (see
figure). If the mass per unit area of the disc varies as ( ) , then the
σ0
r
radius of gyration of the disc about its axis passing through the centre
is:

[12 Apr. 2019 I]

Options:

A. √ a2 + b2 + ab
2

a+b
B.
2

C. √ a2 + b2 + ab
3

a+b
D. 3

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
b
I = ∫ (d m)r2
a

( σr × 2πrd r ) r 2πσ0 3 b
b
0 2
=∫ = |r |a
a 3
2πσ0 3 3
= (b − a )
3
Mass of the disc,
b σ
m = ∫ 0 × 2πrd r = 2πσ0(b − a)
a r
Radius of gyration,
k=
I
m √
=
√ (2πσ0 ∕ 3)(b3 − a3)
2πσ0(b − a)
= √ a2 + b2 + ab
3

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Question153
I1
Two coaxial discs, having moments of inertia I 1 and 2 , are rotating with
ω
respective angular velocities ω1 and 21 , about their common axis. They
are brought in contact with each other and thereafter they rotate with a
common angular velocity. If E f and E i are the final and initial total
energies, then (E f − E i) is:
[10 Apr. 2019 I]
Options:
2
I ω
A. − 1121

I 1ω12
B. 6

C. 3 I 1ω12
8

I 1ω12
D. − 24

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
As no external torque is acting so angular momentum should be conserved
(I 1 + I 2)ω = I 1ω1 + I 2ω2[ ωc = . common angular velocity of the system, whendiscs are in contact]
I ω
I 1ω1 1 1
ωc =
4
I1
5 2
×
4 3( ω1 )
I1+
2
5ω1
ωc =
6
1 1 1
E f − E i = (I 1 + I 2)ωc2 − I 1ω12 − I 2ω22
2 2 2
5ω1
Put I 2 = I 1 ∕ 2and ωc = 5ω1 ∕ 6
6
We get :
I 1ω12
Ef −Ei=−
24

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Question154
A thin disc of mass M and radius R has mass per unit area σ(r) = kr2
where r is the distance from its centre. Its moment of inertia about an
axis going through its centre of mass and perpendicular to its plane is:
[10 Apr. 2019 I]
Options:

M R2
A. 3

2M R2
B. 3

M R2
C. 6

M R2
D. 2

Answer: B
Solution:

Solution:
As from the question density (σ) = kr2
R
R4 πkR4
Mass of disc M = ∫ (kr2)2πrd r = 2πk =
0 4 2
M
⇒k = 2 4 .......(i)
πR
∴ Moment of inertia about the axis of the disc.
l = ∫ d l = ∫ (d m)r2 = ∫ σd Ar2
= ∫ (kr2)(2πrd r)r2

R
5
= ∫ 2πkr d r =
πkR6
=
π × 2M4 × R6
πR
( 2 )
= M R2 [putting value of k from eqn ....... . (i) ]
0 3 3 3

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Question155
A solid sphere of mass M and radius R is divided into two unequal parts.
The first part has a mass of 7M
8
and is converted into a uniform disc of
radius 2R. The second part is converted into a uniform solid sphere. Let
I 1 be the moment of inertia of the new sphere about its axis. The ratio
I 1 ∕ I 2 is given by:
[10 Apr. 2019 II]
Options:

A. 185

B. 140

C. 285

D. 65

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

I1= ( 7M8 ) (2R) 12 = ( 167 × 4 ) M R

2 2
=
14
8
mR2

I = (
5 8 )
2 M 2
2 r

( R ) = M80R
2 2
⇒I = (
5 8 ) 4
2 M
2

[ 43 πr ρ = 18 43 πR × ρ ⇒ r = R2 ]
3 3
I1 14 × 80
= = 140
I2 8

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Question156
A stationary horizontal disc is free to rotate about its axis. When a
torque is applied on it, its kinetic energy as a function of θ, where θ is
2
the angle by which it has rotated, is given as kθ . If its moment of
inertia is I then the angular acceleration of the disc is:
[9 April 2019 I]
Options:

k
A. θ
4I

B. k θ
I

k
C. 2I θ

2k
D. θ
I

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
1
I ω2 = kQ2
2

or ω = ( √ 2kI ) Q
√ I ( ddQt ) = ( √ I ) ω
dω 2K 2k
or α = =
π

= (
√ I ) ( √ I ) θ = 2kθ
2k 2k
I

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Question157
Moment of inertia of a body about a given axis is 1.5kg m2. Initially the
body is at rest. In order to produce a rotational kinetic energy of 1200J ,
the angular acceleration of 20rad ∕ s2 must be applied about the axis for
a duration of:
[9 Apr. 2019 II]
Options:

A. 2.5s

B. 2s

C. 5s
D. 3s

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
ω = αt = 20t
1
Given, I ω2 = 1200
2
1
or × 1.5 × (20t)2 = 1200
2
or t = 2s

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Question158
A thin smooth rod of length L and mass M is rotating freely with
angular speed ω0 about an axis perpendicular to the rod and passing
through its center. Two beads of mass m and negligible size are at the
center of the rod initially. The beads are free to slide along the rod. The
angular speed of the system, when the beads reach the opposite ends of
the rod, will be:
[9 Apr. 2019 II]
Options:

M ω0
A. M + m

0 Mω
B. M + 3m

M ω0
C. M + 6m

M ω0
D. M + 2m

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
I iωi = I f ωf

( M12L ) ω = ( M12L ( L2 ) ) ω
2 2 2
or 0 + 2m f

:ω = ( )
Mω 0
f
M + 6m

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Question159
A thin circular plate of mass M and radius R has its density varying as
ρ(r) = ρ0r with ρ0 as constant and r is the distance from its center. The
moment of Inertia of the circular plate about an axis perpendicular to
the plate and passing through its edge is I = aM R2. The value of the
coefficient a is:
[8 April 2019 I]
Options:

A. 1 ∕ 2

B. 3 ∕ 5

C. 8 ∕ 5

D. 3 ∕ 2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Taking a circular ring of radius r and thickness d r as a mass element, so total mass,

R 2πρ0R3
M = ∫ ρ0r × 2πrd r =
0 3
R
2
2πρ0R5
I C = ∫ ρ0r × 2πrd r × r =
0 5
Using parallel axis theorem
16πρ0R5
∴I = I C + M R2 = 2πρ0R5 ( 13 + 15 ) =
15
=
8 2
[ 8
]
πρ R3 R2 = M R2
5 3 0 5

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Question160
A solid sphere and solid cylinder of identical radii approach an incline
with the same linear velocity (see figure). Both roll without slipping all
throughout. The two climb maximum heights hsph and hcyl on the
hsph
incline. The ratio hcyl
is given by:

[8 Apr. 2019 II]

Options:

A. 2
√5

B. 1
 14
C. 15

4
D. 5

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
For sphere,
1 1
mv2 + I ω2 = mgh
2 2
v2 7v2
1
or mv +
2
2 1 2
2 5 (
mR2
R2 )
= mgh or h =
10g
For cylinder

( )
2
1 1 mR
mv2 + = mgh′
2 2 2
3v2
or h′ =
4g
h 7v2 ∕ 10g 14
∴ = =
h′ 3v2 ∕ 4g 15

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Question161
The following bodies are made to roll up (without slipping) the same
inclined plane from a horizontal plane:
(i) a ring of radius R(ii) a solid cylinder of radius R2 and (iii) a solid
sphere of radius R4 . If, in each case, thespeed of the center of mass at
the bottom of the incline is same, the ratio of the maximum heights they
climb is:
[9 April 2019 I]
Options:

A. 4: 3: 2

B. 10: 15: 7

C. 20: 15: 14

D. 2: 3: 4

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
1 1
mgh = mvcm2 + I cmω2
2 2
1 1
= mvcm2 + I cm
2 2
vcm 2
R
( )
=
1
2 ( I
m + cm
R2
vcm2 )
For ring :mgh =
1
2 ( m+
mR2
R2
) vcm2

vcm2
∴h = .
g

For solid cylinder, mgh =

1
2 ( m+
mR2
2R2
) vcm2

3vcm2
∴h =
4g

For sphere, mgh =

1
2 ( m+
2 mR2
5 R2 ) vcm2

7vcm2
∴h =
10g
3 7
Ratio of heights 1 : : ⇒ 20 : 15 : 14
4 10

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Question162
Three particles of masses 50g, 100g and 150g are placed at the vertices
of an equilateral triangle of side 1m (as shown in the figure). The (x, y)
coordinates of the centre of mass will be :

[12 Apr. 2019 II]

Options:

A. ( √3
4
5
m, 12 m )
B. ( 7
12
√3
m, 8 m )
C. ( 7
12
√3
m, 4 m )
D. ( √3
8
7
m, m
12 )
Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
50 × 0 + 100 × 1 + 150 × 0.5 7
xcm = = m
50 + 100 + 150 12
 √
50 × 0 + 100 × 0 + 150 × 3
2 √
ycm = = 3m
50 + 100 + 150 4

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Question163
Four particles A, B, C and D with masses mA = m, mB = 2m, mC = 3m
and mD = 4m are at the corners of a square. They have accelerations of
equal magnitude with directions as shown. The acceleration of the
centre of mass of the particles is :

[8 April 2019 I]
Options:

A. 5 ( i − j )
a ^ ^

B. a

C. Zero

D. 5 ( i + j )
a ^ ^

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
→ →
→ m a + m2 a 2 + .....
Acceleration of centre of mass (acm right) is given by ∴ a cm = 1 1
m1 + m2 + ........

(2m)a j + 3m × a i + ma ( − i ) + 4m × a ( − j )
^ ^ ^ ^
=
2m + 3m + 4m + m
^ ^
= (i − j )
2a i − 2a j a ^ ^
=
10 5

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Question164
A uniform rectangular thin sheet ABCD of mass M has length a and
breadth b, as shown in the figure. If the shaded portion HBGO is cut-off,
the coordinates of the centre of mass of the remaining portion will be :

[8 Apr. 2019 II]

Options:

A. ( 3a 3b
4
,
4 )
B. ( 5a 5b
3
, 3 )
C. ( 2a 2b
3
,
3 )
D. ( 5a 5b
,
12 12 )
Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
With respect to point θ, the CM of the cut-off portion ( 4a , b4 ) .
M X − mx
Using, xCM =
M −m
M a
M ×0− ×
4 4 a
= =−
M 12
M −
4
b
and yCM = −
12
So CM coordinates one
a a 5a
x0 = − =
2 12 12
b b 5b
and y0 = − =
2 12 12

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Question165
A uniform rod of length l is being rotated in a horizontal plane with a
constant angular speed about an axis passing through one of its ends. If
the tension generated in the rod due to rotation is T (x) at a distance x
from the axis, then which of the following graphs depicts it most
closely?
[12 Apr. 2019 II]
Options:

A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
T x
∫ (−d T ) = ∫ (d m)ω2x
0 l

x
−T = ∫
l
( ml d x ) ω x
2

mω2 2
or T = (l − x2)
l
It is a parabola between T and x.

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Question166
A force of 40N acts on a point B at the end of an L -shaped object, as
shown in the figure. The angle θ that will produce maximum moment of
the force about point A is given by:

[Online April 15, 2018]

Options:

A. tan θ = 1
4

B. tan θ = 2
1
C. tan θ =
2

D. tan θ = 4

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
To produce maximum moment of force line of action of force must be perpendicular to line AB.

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Question167
A particle is moving with a uniform speed in a circular orbit of radius R
in a central force inversely proportional to the nth power of R. If the
period of rotation of the particle is T , then:
[2018]
Options:

A. T ∝ R3 ∕ 2 for any n.
B. T ∝ Rn ∕ 2 + 1

C. T ∝ R(n + 1) ∕ 2

D. T ∝ Rn ∕ 2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

mω2R = Force ∝ 1n Force =

R
mv2
R ( )
1
⇒ω2 ∝ n1+ 1 ⇒ ω ∝
R n+1
R 2
2π
Time period T =
ω
n+1
Time period, T ∝ R 2

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Question168

A uniform rod A B is suspended from a point X , at a variable distance

from x from A, as shown. To make the rod horizontal, a mass m is
suspended from its end A. A set of (m, x) values is recorded. The
appropriate variable that give a straight line, when plotted, are:
[Online April 15, 2018]
Options:

1
A. m, x

B. m, 12
x

C. m, x

D. m, x2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Balancing torque w.r.t. point of suspension
mgx = M g
l
2
−x( )
l
⇒mx = M − M x
2
m= M (l 1
2 x
−M)
1
y = α − C Straight line equation.
x

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Question169
A thin uniform bar of length L and mass 8m lies on a smooth horizontal
table. Two point masses m and 2m moving in the same horizontal plane
from opposite sides of the bar with speeds 2v and v respectively. The
masses stick to the bar after collision at a distance L3 and L6 respectively
from the centre of the bar. If the bar starts rotating about its center of
mass as a result of collision, the angular speed of the bar will be:

[Online April 15, 2018]

Options:

A. v
6L

6v
B. 5L

3v
C.
5L

D. v
5L

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

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Question170
Seven identical circular planar disks, each of mass M and radius R are
welded symmetrically as shown. The moment of inertia of the
arrangement about the axis normal to the plane and passing through
the point P is:

[2018]
Options:

A. 19 M R2
2

55 2
B. 2 M R

73 2
C. M R
2

D. 181 M R2
2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

Using parallel axes theorem, moment of inertia about ' O '

I o = I cm + md 2
55M R2
= 7M R22 + 6(M × (2R)2) =
2
Again, moment of inertia about point P, I p = I o + md 2
55M R2 181
= + 7M (3R)2 = M R2
2 2

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Question171
From a uniform circular disc of radius R and mass 9M , asmall disc of
radius R3 is removed as shown in the figure. The moment of inertia of the
remaining disc about an axis perpendicular to the plane of the disc and
passing, through centre of disc is :

[2018]
Options:
2
A. 4M R
40 2
B. M R
9

C. 10M R2

D. 37 M R2
9

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Let σ be the mass per unit area.

The total mass of the disc = σ × πR2 = 9M

πR2
( R3 )
2
The mass of the circular disc cut = σ × π =M =σ×
9
Let us consider the above system as a complete disc of mass 9M and a negative mass M super imposed on it.
1
Moment of inertia (I 1) of the complete disc = 9M R2 about an axis passing through O and perpendicular to the plane of
2
the disc.
1
M . I . of the cut out portion about an axis passing through O′ and perpendicular to the plane of disc = × M ×
2 ( )
R 2
3
1
∴ M.I. (I 2) of the cut out portion about an axis passing through O and perpendicular to the plane of disc = × M ×
2 ( )
R 2
3
∴ M.I. (I 2) of the cut out portion about an axis passing through O and perpendicular to the plane of disc

[ 12 × M × ( R3 ) ( 2R3 ) ] [Using perpendicular axis theorem]

2 2
= +M ×
∴ The total M . I . of the system about an axis passing through O and perpendicular to the plane of the disc is
I =I1+I2

[R 2
( ) ( ) ]
1 1 2R 2
= 9M R2 − ×M × +M ×
2 2 3 3
9M R2 9M R2 (9 − 1)M R2
= − = = 4M R2
2 18 2

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Question172
A thin circular disk is in the xy plane as shown in the figure. The ratio of
its moment of inertia about z and z′ axes will be

[Online April 16, 2018]

Options:

A. 1: 2

B. 1: 4

C. 1: 3

D. 1: 5

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
As we know, moment of inertia of a disc about an axis passing through C.G. and perpendicular to its plane,
mR2
Iz=
2
Moment of inertia of a disc about a tangential axis perpendicular to its own plane,

3
I z′ = mR2
2
mR2 3mR2
∴I z ∕ I z′ = ∕ =1∕3
2 2

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Question173
A thin rod M N , free to rotate in the vertical plane about the fixed end
N , is held horizontal. When the end M is released the speed of this end,
when the rod makes an angle α with the horizontal, will be proportional
to: (see figure)

[Online April 15, 2018]

Options:

A. √cos α

B. cos α

C. sin α

D. √sin α

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
When the rod makes an angle α
l
Displacement of centre of mass = cos α
2
 l l
mg cos α = I ω2
2 2
2
l ml
mg cos α = ω2( ∵ M.I. of thin uniform rod about an axis passing through its centre of mass and perpendicular to the
2 6
ml 2
rod I = )
12
⇒ω = √
3g cos α
l
Speed of end = ω × l = √3g cos α l
i.e., Speed of end, ω ∝ √cos α

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Question174
In a physical balance working on the principle of moments, when 5mg
weight is placed on the left pan, the beam becomes horizontal. Both the
empty pans of the balance are of equal mass. Which of the following
statements is correct?
[Online April 8, 2017]
Options:

A. Left arm is longer than the right arm

B. Both the arms are of same length

C. Left arm is shorter than the right arm

D. Every object that is weighed using this balance appears lighter than its actual weight.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
According to principle of moments when a system is stable or balance, the anti-clockwise moment is equal to clockwise
moment.
i.e., load × load arm = effort × effort arm
When 5mg weight is placed, load arm shifts to left side, hence left arm becomes shorter than right arm.

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Question175
The machine as shown has 2 rods of length 1m connected by a pivot at
the top. The end of one rod is connected to the floor by a stationary
pivot and the end of the other rod has a roller that rolls along the floor
in a slot.
As the roller goes back and forth, a 2kg weight moves up and down. If
the roller is moving towards right at a constant speed, the weight moves
up with a :
[Online April 9, 2017]
Options:

A. constant speed

B. decreasing speed

C. increasing speed
3
D. speed which is 4 th of that of the roller when the weight is 0.4m above the ground

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
decreasing speed

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Question176
A slender uniform rod of mass M and length ell is pivoted at one end so
that it can rotate in a vertical plane (see figure). There is negligible
friction at the pivot. The free end is held vertically above the pivot and
then released. The angular acceleration of the rod when it makes an
angle θ with the vertical is

[2017]
Options:

A. 3g cos θ
2l

2g
B. 3l cos θ

3g
C. 2l sin θ

D. 2g sin θ
2l

Answer: C
Solution:

Solution:

Torque at angle θ
l
τ = M g sin θ .
2
Also τ = l α
l
∴l α = M g sin θ
2
Ml2
3
. α = M g sin θ
l
2
∵I rod = [
Ml2
3 ]
lα sin θ 3g sin θ
⇒ =g ∴α=
3 2 2l

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Question177
The moment of inertia of a uniform cylinder of length l and radius R
about its perpendicular bisector is I . What is the ratio l ∕ R such that
the moment of inertia is minimum?
[2017]
Options:

A. 1

B. 3
√2

C. √ 3
2

√3
D. 2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
As we know, moment of inertia of a solid cylinder about an axis which is perpendicular bisector

mR2 ml 2
I = +
4 12

I =
m
4
R2 +[l2
3 ]
[ πlV + l3 ] ⇒ dd ll = m4 [ −V
2

3 ]
m 2l
= + =0
4 πl 2

3
V = 2l ⇒ V = 2πl
πl
2 3 3
 2πl 3 l2
πR2l =
3 R
3
⇒ 2 = or,
2
l
R
= √ 32
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Question178
Moment of inertia of an equilateral triangular lamina ABC, about the
axis passing through its centre O and perpendicular to its plane is I 0 as
shown in the figure. A cavity DEF is cut out from the lamina, where
D, E , F are the mid points of the sides. Moment of inertia of the
remaining part of lamina about the same axis is:

[Online April 8, 2017]

Options:

A. 7 I C
8

B. 15 I o
16

3I
C. 4 o

31I
D. 32 0

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
According to theorem of perpendicular axes, moment of inertia of triangle (ABC)
I 0 = kml 2 ........(i)
BC = 1
Moment of inertia of a cavity DEF
I DE F = K
m l 2
4 2 ( )
k 2
= ml
16
From equation (i),
I
I DE F = 0
16
Moment of inertia of remaining part
I 15I 0
I remain = I 0 − 0 =
16 16

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Question179
R
A circular hole of radius 4
is made in a thin uniform disc having mass M
and radius R, as shown in figure. The moment of inertia of the
remaining portion of the disc about an axis passing through the point O
and perpendicular to the plane of the disc is :

[Online April 9, 2017]

Options:

219M R2
A. 256

237M R2
B. 512

19M R2
C. 512

197M R2
D. 256

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Moment of Inertia of complete disc about 'O' point
M R2
I total =
2
Radius of removed disc = R ∕ 4
∴ Mass of removed disc = M ∕ 16
[ As M ∝ R2 ]
M.I of removed disc about its own axis (O′)
M R2
=
1M R 2
2 16 4( ) =
512
M.I of removed disc about O
I removed disc = I cm + mx2
M R2 M 3R 2 19M R2
=
512
+
16 4 ( )
=
512
M.I of remaining disc
M R2 19 237
I remaining = − M R2 = M R2
2 512 512

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Question180
In the figure shown ABC is a uniform wire. If centre of mass of wire lies
vertically below point A, then BC
AB
is close to :
[Online April 10, 2016]
Options:

A. 1.85

B. 1.5

C. 1.37

D. 3

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

Centre of mass xcm =

x
(ρx) ( 2x ) 12 + ρy y∕2

2 ρ(x + y)
1 y y2
⇒ + = 2
2 x x

Bc y 1 + √3
∴ = = 1.37
AB x 2

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Question181
Concrete mixture is made by mixing cement, stone and sand in a
rotating cylindrical drum. If the drum rotates too fast, the ingredients
remain stuck to the wall of the drum and proper mixing of ingredients
does not take place. The maximum rotational speed of the drum in
revolutions per minute (rpm) to ensure proper mixing is close to :
(Take the radius of the drum to be 1.25m and its axle to be horizontal):
[Online April 10, 2016]
Options:

A. 27.0

B. 0.4

C. 1.3

D. 8.0
Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
For just complete rotation
v = √Rg at top point
The rotational speed of the drum

⇒ω =
v
R
=
g
R √
=
10
1.25 √
The maximum rotational speed of the drum in revolutions per minute
ω(rpm) =
60
2π
10
1.25 √
= 27

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Question182
−1
A cubical block of side 30cm is moving with velocity 2ms on a smooth
horizontal surface. The surface has a bump at a point O as shown in
figure. The angular velocity (in rad ∕ s ) of the block immediately after it
hits the bump, is:

[Online April 9, 2016]

Options:

A. 13.3

B. 5.0

C. 9.4

D. 6.7

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Angular momentum, mvr = I ω
Moment of Inertia (I) of cubical block is given by
R
m.2
I =m
R2
6(+
R 2
( ) )
∴ω =
2
√2
m
R2
6
+
R 2
√2
[ ( )]
3 10
⇒ω = 128R = = = 5 rad ∕ s
2 × 0.3 2

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Question183
A particle of mass m is moving along the side of a square of side ′a′,
with a uniform speed v in the x − y plane as shown in the figure:

→
Which of the following statements is false for the angular momentum L

about the origin?

[2016]
Options:

[ ]
→ R ^
A. L = mv + a k when the particle is moving from B to C
√2

^
B. L = mv R k when the particle is moving from D to A.
√2

^
C. L = − mv R k when the particle is moving from A to B.
√2

[ ]
→ R ^
D. L = mv − a k when the particle is moving from C to D.
√2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
We know that |L| = mvr⊥

In none of the cases, the perpendicular distance r⊥ is ( √2R + a )

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Question184
A roller is made by joining together two cones at their vertices O. It is
kept on two rails AB and CD, which are placed asymmetrically (see
figure), with its axis perpendicular to CD and its centre O at the centre
of line joining AB and Cd (see figure). It is given a light push so that it
starts rolling with its centre O moving parallel to CD in the direction
shown. As it moves, the roller will tend to:
[2016]
Options:

A. go straight.

B. turn left and right alternately.

C. turn left.

D. turn right.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
As shown in the diagram, the normal reaction of AB on roller will shift towards O.
This will lead to tending of the system of cones to turn left.

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Question185
Distance of the centre of mass of a solid uniform cone from its vertex is
z0. If the radius of its base is R and its height is h then z0 is equal to :
[2015]
Options:

5h
A.
8

3h2
B. 8R

2
h
C. 4R

D. 3h
4
Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Let density of cone = ρ.
∫ yd m
Centre of mass, ycm =
∫d m
h h
∫ yπr2d yρ ∫ r2yd y
0 0
= = .......(i)
1 2 1 2
πR hρ R h
3 3

For a cone we know that

r y y
= ∴r= R
R n n
h

[ y4 ]
4 h
∫ 3y3d y 3
0 0 3
ycm = = = h
h3 h3 4

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Question186
A uniform thin rod AB of length L has linear mass density µ(x) = a + bx
L
,
where x is measured from A. If the CM of the rod lies at a distance of

( ) L from A, then a and b are related as :

7
12
[Online April 11, 2015]
Options:

A. a = 2b

B. 2a = b

C. a = b

D. 3a = 2b

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Centre of mass of the rod is given by:

( bx2
)
L
∫ ax + dx
L
xcm = 0 L
(
∫ a + bx d x
0 L )
 aL2 bL2
=
2
+
3
=
L
a b
2
+
3 ( )
bL b
aL + a+
2 2
a b
+
7L 2 3
Now =
12 b
a+
2
On solving we get, b = 2a

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Question187
A particle of mass 2kg is on a smooth horizontal table and moves in a
circular path of radius 0.6m. The height of the table from the ground is
0.8m. If the angular speed of the particle is 12rad s−1 , the magnitude of
its angular momentum about a point on the ground right under the
centre of the circle is:
[Online April 11, 2015]
Options:
2 −1
A. 14.4kgm s
2 −1
B. 8.64kgm s
2 −1
C. 20.16kgm s
2 −1
D. 11.52kgm s

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Angular momentum,
L0 = mvr sin 90°
= 2 × 0.6 × 12 × 1 × 1
[ As V = rω, Sin 90° = 1 ]
So, L0 = 14.4kgm2 ∕ s

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Question188
From a solid sphere of mass M and radius R a cube of maximum
possible volume is cut. Moment of inertia of cube about an axis passing
through its center and perpendicular to one of its faces is:
[2015]
Options:

4M R2
A.
9√3 π

2
B. 4M R
3√3 π

2
C. M R
32√2 π

M R2
D.
16√2 π

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

2
Here a = R
√3
4 3
πR
M 3
Now, =
M′ a3
4 3
πR
3 √
= = 3π
( ) 2
2 3
R
√3
2M
M′=
√3 π
Moment of inertia of the cube about the given axis,
M ′a2
I =
6

( )
2M 2 2
× R
4M R2
= √3 π √3 =
6 9√3 π

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Question189
Consider a thin uniform square sheet made of a rigid material. If its
side is ' a ' mass m and moment of inertia I about one of its diagonals,
then :
[Online April 10, 2015]
Options:

ma2
A. I > 12

ma2 ma2
B. 24 < I < 12

ma2
C. I = 24
 ma2
D. I = 12

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
For a thin uniform square sheet
ma2
I1=I2=I3=
12

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Question190
A uniform solid cylindrical roller of mass ' m ' is being pulled on a
horizontal surface with force F parallel to the surface and applied at its
centre. If the acceleration of the cylinder is 'a' and it is rolling without
slipping then the value of 'F' is:
[Online April 10, 2015]
Options:

A. ma
5
B. 3 ma

3
C. ma
2

D. 2ma

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
From figure,
ma = F − f .......(i)

And, torque τ = I α
mR2
α=fR
2
mR2 a
2 R
= f R ∵α = [ a
R ]
ma2 = f ......(ii)
Put this value in equation (i),
ma 3ma
ma = F − or F =
2 2

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Question191
A thin bar of length L has a mass per unit length lambda, that increases
linearly with distance from one end. If its total mass is M and its mass
per unit length at the lighter end is λo, then the distance of the centre
of mass from the lighter end is:
[Online April 11, 2014]
Options:

L λoL2
A. 2 − 4M

2
λoL
B. L + 8M
3

L λoL2
C. 3 + 4M

2L λoL2
D. 3
− 6M

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

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Question192
A bob of mass m attached to an inextensible string of length l is
suspended from a vertical support. The bob rotates in a horizontal circle
with an angular speed w rad/s about the vertical. About the point of
suspension:
[2014]
Options:

A. angular momentum is conserved.

B. angular momentum changes in magnitude but not in direction.

C. angular momentum changes in direction but not in magnitude.

D. angular momentum changes both in direction and magnitude.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Torque working on the bob of mass m is, τ = mg × l sinθ. (Direction parallel to plane of rotation of particle)

→
As τ is perpendicular to L , direction of L changes but magnitude remains same.

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Question193
A ball of mass 160 g is thrown up at an angle of 60° to the horizontal at
a speed of 10 ms–1. The angular momentum of the ball at the highest
point of the trajectory with respect to the point from which the ball is
thrown is nearly (g = 10 ms–2)
[Online April 19, 2014]
Options:

A. 1.73 kg m2/s

B. 3.0 kg m2/s
2
C. 3.46 kg m /s
2
D. 6.0 kg m /s

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The initial components of velocity are,
V = 5i + 5 × 30.5j
At the highest point, only the horizontal component will remain.
Hence, v = 5i
The vector corresponding to the highest point is given by,
2usinθ
T = = 30.5
g
30.5
x = 5×
2
1
y = ut − gt2
2
y = 7.5 − 3.75 = 3.75
Hence, the angular momentum is given by the cross product of the radius vector with the velocity vector.
→ →
L = m( r × v )
=3

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Question194
A particle is moving in a circular path of radius a, with a constant
velocity v as shown in the figure. The centre of circle is marked by ‘C’.
The angular momentum from the origin O can be written as:

[Online April 12, 2014]

Options:

A. va (1 + cos 2θ)

B. va (1 + cos θ)

C. va cos 2θ

D. va

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

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Question195
A cylinder of mass M c and sphere of mass M s are placed at points A and
B of two inclines, respectively (See Figure). If they roll on the incline
without slipping such that their accelerations are the same, then the
sin θ
ratio sin θc is:
s

[Online April 9, 2014]

Options:

A. √ 8
7

B. √ 15
14

8
C.
7
D. 15
14

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
As we know,
Acceleration, a = mg sin θ
I
m+ 2
r
M c . g . sin θc M c . g . sin θc
For cylinder, ac = 2
=
1 M cR M cR2
Mc+ M +
2 R2 c
2R2
2
or, ac = g sin θc
3
For sphere,
M sg sin θs M sg sin θs
as = =
I 2 M R2
M s + 2s Ms+
r 5 R2
5
or, as = g sin θs
7
given,ac = as
2 5
i.e., g sin θc = g sin θs
3 7
5
sin θc g
7 15
∴ = =
sin θs 2 14
g
3

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Question196
A boy of mass 20 kg is standing on a 80 kg free to move long cart. There
is negligible friction between cart and ground. Initially, the boy is
standing 25 m from a wall. If he walks 10 m on the cart towards the
wall, then the final distance of the boy from the wall will be
[Online April 23, 2013]
Options:

A. 15 m

B. 12.5 m

C. 15.5 m

D. 17 m

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

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Question197
A particle of mass 2kg is moving such that at time t, its position, in
^ ^
meter, is given by →r (t) = 5 i − 2t2 j . The angular momentum of the
particle at t = 2s about the origin in kgm−2s−1 is :
[Online April 23, 2013]
Options:

^
A. −80 k

B. ( 10 i − 16 j )
^ ^

^
C. −40 k

^
D. 40 k

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Angular momentum L = m(v × r)
= 2kg
dr
dt( )
× r = 2kg ( 4tj × 5i − 2t2 j )
^

= 2kg ( −20t k ) = 2kg× − 20 ×2m−2s−1 k

^ ^
^
= −80 k

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Question198
A bullet of mass 10 g and speed 500 m/s is fired into a door and gets
embedded exactly at the centre of the door. The door is 1.0 m wide and
weighs 12 kg. It is hinged at one end and rotates about a vertical axis
practically without friction.
The angular speed of the door just after the bullet embeds into it will be
:
[Online April 9, 2013]
Options:

A. 6.25 rad/sec

B. 0.625 rad/sec

C. 3.35 rad/sec

D. 0.335 rad/sec

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:

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Question199
A ring of mass M and radius R is rotating about its axis with angular
velocity ω. Two identical bodies each of mass m are now gently attached
at the two ends of a diameter of the ring. Because of this, the kinetic
energy loss will be:
[Online April 25, 2013]
Options:

A. m(M + 2m) ω2R2

M

Mm 2 2
B. (M + m) ω R

Mm 2 2
C. ω R
(M + 2m)

D. (M + m)M ω2R2
(M + 2m)

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
1
Kinetic energy (rotational )K R I ω2
=
2
1
Kinetic energy (translational)K T = M v2 (v = Rω)
2
M.I. (initial) I ring = M R2; ωinitial = ω
M.I. I ′(system) = M R2 + 2mR2
(new)
Mω
ω′(system ) =
M + 2m
Solving we get loss in K . E .
Mm
= ω2R2
(M + 2m)

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Question200
A loop of radius r and mass m rotating with an angular velocity ω0 is
placed on a rough horizontal surface. The initial velocity of the centre of
the hoop is zero. What will be the velocity of the centre of the hoop
when it ceases to slip?
[2013]
Options:

rω
A. 4 0

rω
B. 3 0
 rω
C. 2 0

D. rω0

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

From conservation of angular momentum about any fix point on the surface,
mr2ω0 = 2mr2ω
ω r
⇒ω = ω0 ∕ 2 ⇒v = 0 [∵v = rω]
2

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Question201
A tennis ball (treated as hollow spherical shell) starting from O rolls
down a hill. At point A the ball becomes air borne leaving at an angle of
30° with the horizontal. The ball strikes the ground at B. What is the
value of the distance AB?
(Moment of inertia of a spherical shell of mass m and radius R about its
diameter = 23 mR2 )

[Online April 22, 2013]

Options:

A. 1.87m

B. 2.08m

C. 1.57m

D. 1.77m

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Velocity of the tennis ball on the surface of the earth or ground
 √ 23 R )
√
v= 2gh ( where k = radius of gyration of spherical shell =
k2
1+ 2
R
v2 sin 2 θ
Horizontal range AB =
g

(√ )
2
2gh sin(2 × 30°)
2 2
= 1+k ∕R = 2.08m
g

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Question202
Two point masses of mass m1 = f M and m2 = (1 − f )M ( f <1 ) are in
outer space (far from gravitational influence of other objects) at a
distance R from each other. They move in circular orbits about their
centre of mass with angular velocities ω1 for m1 and ω2 for m2 . In that
case
[Online May 19, 2012]
Options:

A. (1 − f )ω1 = f ω

B. ω1 = ω2 and independent of f

C. f ω1 = (1 − f )ω2

D. ω1 = ω2 and depend on f

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Δθ
Angular velocity is the angular displacement per unit time i.e., ω =
Δt
Here ω1 = ω2 and independent of f .

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Question203
A stone of mass m, tied to the end of a string, is whirled around in a
circle on a horizontal frictionless table. The length of the string is
reduced gradually keeping the angular momentum of the stone about
the centre of the circle constant. Then, the tension in the string is given
by T = Arn , where A is a constant, r is the instantaneous radius of the
circle. The value of n is equal to
[Online May 26, 2012]
Options:

A. – 1
B. – 2

C. – 4

D. – 3

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

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Question204
This question has Statement land Statement 2 . Of the four choices
given after the Statements, choose the one that best describes the two
Statements.
Statement 1: When moment of inertia I of a body rotating about an axis
with angular speed ω increases, its angular momentum L is unchanged
but the kinetic energy K increases if there is no torque applied on it.
Statement 2: L = I ω, kinetic energy of rotation = 12 I ω2
[Online May 12, 2012]
Options:

A. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, Statement 2 is not the correct explanation of

Statement 1.

B. Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true.

C. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, Statement 2 is correct explanation of the Statement

1

D. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false.

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
As L = I ω so L increases with increase in omega. Kinetic energy (rotational) depends on an angular velocity ' ω ' and
moment of inertia of the body I .
1
i.e., K . E .(rotational) = I ω2
2

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Question205
A solid sphere having mass m and radius r rolls down an inclined plane.
Then its kinetic energy is
[Online May 7, 2012]
Options:

5 2
A. 7 rotational and 7 translational

2 5
B. rotational and translational
7 7

C. 2 rotational and 3 translational

5 5

1 1
D. 2 rotational and 2 translational

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
1
K . E rotational = I ω2
2
=
12 2 2
25 ( 2
ωr d ∵I Solid sphere = mr2
5 )
1 2
K . E translational = mv
2
K . E rotational 2
∴ =
K . E translational 5
Hence option (b) is correct

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Question206
A circular hole of diameter R is cut from a disc of mass M and radius R;
the circumference of the cut passes through the centre of the disc. The
moment of inertia of the remaining portion of the disc about an axis
perpendicular to the disc and passing through its centre is
[Online May 7, 2012]
Options:

A. ( )MR
15
32
2

B. ( )MR
1
8
2

C. ( )MR
3
8
2

D. ( )MR
13
32
2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
M.I. of complete disc about its centre O.
 1
I Total = M R2 ........(i)
2

Mass of circular hole (removed)

=
M
4 (As M = πR2t ∴ M ∝ R2 )
M.I. of removed hole about its own axis
=
1 M
2 4( )( ) R 2
2
=
1
32
M R2
M.I. of removed hole about O′
I removed hole = I cm + mx2
M R2 M R 2
=
32
+
4 2 ( )
M R2 M R2 3M R2
= + =
32 16 32
M.I. of complete disc can also be written as
I Total = I removed hole + I remaining disc
3M R2
I Total = + I remaining disc .......(ii)
32
From eq. (i) and (ii),
1 3M R2
M R2 = + I remaining disc
2 32
2 2
⇒I remaining disc =
MR
2
−
3M R
32
=
13
32 ( )
M R2

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Question207
A thick-walled hollow sphere has outside radius R0. It rolls down an
incline without slipping and its speed at the bottom is v0 . Now the
incline is waxed, so that it is practically frictionless and the sphere is
observed to slide down (without any rolling). Its speed at the bottom is
observed to be 5v0 ∕ 4. The radius of gyration of the hollow sphere about
an axis through its centre is
[Online May 26, 2012]
Options:

A. 3R0 ∕ 2

B. 3R0 ∕ 4

C. 9R0 ∕ 16

D. 3R0

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
When body rolls dawn on inclined plane with velocity V 0 at bottom then body has both rotational and translational kinetic
energy.
Therefore, by law of conservation of energy,
P . E . = K . E trans + K . E rotational
1 1
= mV 02 + I ω2
2 2
V 2
1 1
= mV 02 + mk2 02 ......(i) ∵I = mk2, ω =
2 2 R 0
V
[
R0 ]
When body is sliding down then body has only translatory motion.
∴P . E . = K . E trans

( )
1 5 2
= m v ......(ii)
2 4 0
Dividing (i) by (ii) we get

P.E
=
1
2
mv02
[ 1+
K2
R02 ] =
25 K2
=1+ 2 ⇒
K2
=
9
P.E 1 25
× × mV 02
16 R0 R02 16
2 16
3
or, K = R
4 0

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Question208
A solid sphere is rolling on a surface as shown in figure, with a
translational velocity vms−1. If it is to climb the inclined surface
continuing to roll without slipping, then minimum velocity for this to
happen is

[Online May 12, 2012]

Options:

A. √2gh

B. √ 7
5
gh

C. √ 7
2
gh

D. √ 10
7
gh

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Minimum velocity for a bodyrolling without slipping
 √
v= 2gh
K2
1+ 2
R
K2 2
For solid sphere, 2
=
R 5

√ √
2gh 10
∴v = = gh
K
2 7
1+ 2
R

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Question209
A thin horizontal circular disc is rotating about a vertical axis passing
through its centre. An insect is at rest at a point near the rim of the
disc. The insect now moves along a diameter of the disc to reach its
other end. During the journey of the insect, the angular speed of the
disc.
[2011]
Options:

A. continuously decreases

B. continuously increases

C. first increases and then decreases

D. remains unchanged

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Angular momentum, L = I ω ⇒ L = mr2ω
As insect moves along a diameter, the effective mass and hence moment of inertia (I) first decreases then increases so
from principle of conservation of angular momentum, angular speed omega first increases then decreases.

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Question210
A mass m hangs with the help of a string wrapped around a pulley on a
frictionless bearing. The pulley has mass m and radius R. Assuming
pulley to be a perfect uniform circular disc, the acceleration of the mass
m, if the string does not slip on the pulley, is:
[2011]
Options:

A. g

B. 2 g
3
C. g
3

3
D. 2 g

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
For translational motion,
mg − T = ma ......(i)
For rotational motion, T . R = I α

1
⇒T . R = mR2α
2
Also, acceleration, a = Rα
1 1
∴T = mRα = ma
2 2
1 2
Substituting the value of T is equation (1) we get mg - ma = ma ⇒ a = g
2 3

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Question211
A pulley of radius 2m is rotated about its axis by a force F = (20t − 5t2)
newton (where t is measured in seconds) applied tangentially. If the
moment of inertia of the pulley about its axis of rotation is 10kg − m2
the number of rotations made by the pulley before its direction of
motion is reversed, is:
[2011]
Options:

A. more than 3 but less than 6

B. more than 6 but less than 9

C. more than 9

D. less than 3

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Given,
Force, F = (20t − 5t2)
Radius, r = 2m
Torque, T = rf = I α
2
⇒2(20t − 5t ) = 10α
∴α = 4t − t2
ω t
dω
⇒ = 4t − t2 ⇒ ∫ d ω = ∫ (4t − t2)d t
dt 0 0

⇒ω = 2t2 − ( as ω = 0 at t = 0, 6s )
t3
3

∫ d θ = ∫ ( 2t − ) d t
θ 6 3
t2
0 0 3
36
⇒θ = 36rad ⇒ 2πn = 36 ⇒n = <6
2π

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Question212
A small particle of mass m is projected at an angle θ with the x -axis
with an initial velocity v0 in the x -y plane as shown in the figure. At a
v0 sin θ
time t < g , the angular momentum of the particle is

[2010]
Options:

^
A. −mgv0t2 cos θ j

^
B. mgv0t cos θ k

1 2 ^
C. − 2 mgv0t cos θ k

^
D. 1 mgv0t2 cos θ i
2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
→ → →
L = m( r × v )
→
[ ^
L = m v0 cos θ t i + ( v sin θ t − 12 gt ) ^j ] × [ v cos θ ^i + (v sin θ − gt)^j ]
0
2
0 0

1 ^
= mv0 cos θ t − gt k
2 [ ]
1 ^
= − mgv0t2 cos θ k
2

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Question213
A thin uniform rod of length l and mass m is swinging freely about a
horizontal axis passing through its end. Its maximum angular speed is
ω. Its centre of mass rises to a maximum height of
[2009]
Options:

A. 1 l ω
6 g

2 2
1l ω
B. 2 g

2 2
1l ω
C.
6 g

l 2ω2
D. 1 g
3

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

1 1
The moment of inertia of the rod about O is ml 2 . The kinetic energy of the rod at position A = I ω2 where I is the
3 2
moment of inertia of the rod about O. When the rod is in position B, its angular velocity is zero. In this case, the energy of
the rod is mgh where h is the maximum height to which the centre of mass (C.M) rises
Gain in potential energy = Loss in kinetic energy
1
∴mgh = I ω2 =
2
1 1
2 3 (
ml 2 ω2 )
l 2ω2
⇒h =
6g

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Question214
A thin rod of length ' L ' is lying along the x -axis with its ends at x = 0

( )
n
x
and x = L. Its linear density (mass/length) varies with x as k L
, where
n can be zero or any positive number. If the position xCM of the centre
of mass of the rod is plotted against ' n, which of the following graphs
best approximates the dependence of xCM on n ?
[2008]
Options:

A.
B.

C.

D.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

( Lx )
x n
The linear mass density λ = k ≤1 Here
L
With increase in the value of n, the centre of mass shift towards the end x = L This is satisfied by only option (a).
L L L
( )
n
∫ xd m ∫ x(λd x) ∫ k x xd x
L
xCM = 0L = 0L = 0L
( )
n
∫d m ∫ λd x ∫k x d x
0 0 0 L

[ ]
L
xn + 2
k
(n + 2)Ln 0 L(n + 1)
= =
n+2
[ ]
n+1 L
kx
(n + 1)Ln 0
L
For n = 0, xCM = ; n = 1,
2
2L 3L
xCM = ; n = 2, xCM = ; .......
3 4
For n → ∞xcm = L
Moment of inertia of a square plate about an axis through its centre and perpendicular to its plane is.

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Question215
Consider a uniform square plate of side ' a ' and mass ' M ' The moment
of inertia of this plate about an axis perpendicular to its plane and
passing through one of its corners is
[2008]
Options:

5 2
A. 6 M a

B. 1 M a2
12

7
C. 12 M a2

D. 2
3
M a2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
1 M a2
I nn′ = M (a2 + a2) =
12 6

DB √2a a
Also, DO = = =
2 2 √2
By parallel axes the orem, moment of inertia of plate about an axis through one of its corners.

M a2 M a2
( √2a )
2
I mm′ = I nn′ + M = +
6 2
2 2
M a + 3M a 2
= = M a2
6 3

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Question216
A circular disc of radius R is removed from a bigger circular disc of
radius 2R such that the circumferences of the discs coincide. The centre
of mass of the new disc is α/R form the centre of the bigger disc. The
value of α is
[2007]
Options:

A. 1/4

B. 1/3
C. 1/2

D. 1/6

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Let σ be the mass per unit area of the disc.
Then the mass of the complete disc = σ(π(2R)2)

The mass of the removed disc = σ(πR2) = πσR2

Let us consider the above situation to be a complete disc of radius 2R on which a disc of radius R of negative mass is
superimposed. Let O be the origin. Then the above figure can be redrawn keeping in mind the concept of centre of mass
as :

(6π(2R)2) × 0 + (−6(πR2))R
xc . m =
4πσR2 − πσR2
−πσR2 × R
∴xc . m =
3πσR2
R 1
∴xc . m = − = αR ⇒α =
3 3

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Question217
Angular momentum of the particle rotating with a central force is
constant due to
[2007]
Options:

A. constant torque

B. constant force

C. constant linear momentum

D. zero torque

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
→
→ d Lc
We know Torque τc = where
dt
→
Lc = Angular momentum about the center of mass of the body. Central forces act along the center of mass.
Therefore torque about center of mass is zero.
 dL →
∴τ = = 0 ⇒ Lc = constt.
dt

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Question218
For the given uniform square lamina ABCD, whose centre is O

[2007]
Options:

A. I AC = √2 I E F

B. √2 I AC = I E F

C. I AD = 3I E F

D. I AC = I E F

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
By the theorem of perpendicular axes,
I = I E F + I GH
Here, I is the moment of inertia of square lamina about an axis through O and perpendicular to its plane.
∴I E F = I GH ( By Symmetry of Figure)

I
∴I E F = ......(i)
2
Again, by the same theorem I = I AC + I BD = 2I AC
( ∴I AC = I BD by symmetry of the figure)
I
∴I AC = .......(ii)
2
From (i) and (ii), we get, I E F = I AC

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Question219
A round uniform body of radius R, mass M and moment of inertia I
rolls down (without slipping) an inclined plane making an angle θ with
the horizontal. Then its acceleration is
[2007]
Options:

g sin θ
A.
1 − M R2 ∕ I

g sin θ
B.
1 + I ∕ M R2

g sin θ
C.
1 + M R2 ∕ I

g sin θ
D.
1 − I ∕ M R2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Acceleration of the body rolling down an inclined plane is given by.
a = g sin θ
1+ I 2
MR

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Question220
Consider a two particle system with particles having masses m1 and m2.
If the first particle is pushed towards the centre of mass through a
distance d , by what distance should the second particle is moved, so as
to keep the centre of mass at the same position?
[2006]
Options:

m2
A. d
m1

m
B. m +1m d
1 2

m
C. m1 d
2

D. d

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
 m1(−x1) + m2x2
0= ⇒m1x1 = m2x2 .... (1)
m1 + m2
Let the particles is displaced through distanced away from centre of mass

m1(d − x1) + m2(x2 − d ′)

∴0 =
m1 + m2
⇒0 = m1d − m1x1 + m2x2 − m2d ′
m
⇒d ′ = 1 d [From(1).]
m2

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Question221
A thin circular ring of mass m and radius R is rotating about its axis
with a constant angular velocity ω. Two objects each of mass M are
attached gently to the opposite ends of a diameter of the ring. The ring
now rotates with an angular velocity ω' =
[2006]
Options:

A. ω(m + 2M )
m

B. ω(m − 2M )
(m + 2M )

ωm
C. (m + M )

ωm
D.
(m + 2M )

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Applying conservation of angular momentum I ′ω′ = I ω
(mR2 + 2M R2)ω′ = mR2ω
⇒(m + 2m)R2ω′ = mR2ω
⇒ω′ = ω [
m
m + 2M ]
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Question222
^
A force of −F k acts on O, the origin of the coordinate system. The
torque about the point (1, –1) is
[2006]
Options:

A. F ( ^i − ^j )

B. −F ( ^i + ^j )

C. F ( ^i + ^j )

D. −F ( ^i − ^j )
Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
→ → →
Torque τ = r × F = ( i − j ) × ( −F k )
^ ^ ^

= F [− i × k + j × k ] = F ( j + i ) = F ( i + j )
^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^

[ Since k × i = j and j × k = i ]
^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^

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Question223
Four point masses, each of value m, are placed at the corners of a
square ABCD of side l . The moment of inertia of this system about an
axis passing through A and parallel to BD is
[2006]
Options:

A. 2ml 2

B. √3 ml 2

C. 3ml 2

D. ml 2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
I nn′ = M . I due to the point mass at B+
M . I due to the point mass at D+
M . I due to the point mass at C.

( ) l 2
I nn′ = m
√2

( )
l 2
+m
√2
+m(√2 l )2

( )
l 2
2
⇒I nn′ = 2 × m + m(√2 l )
√2
= ml 2 + 2ml 2 = 3ml 2

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Question224
A body A of mass M while falling vertically downwards under gravity
breaks into two parts; a body B of mass 13 M and a body C of mass 23 M .
The centre of mass of bodies B and C taken together shifts compared to
that of body A towards
[2005]
Options:

A. does not shift

B. depends on height of breaking

C. body B

D. body C

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
The centre of mass of bodies B and C taken together does not shift as no external force acts. The centre of mass of the
system continues its original path. It is only the internal forces which comes into play while breaking.

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Question225
A ' T shaped object with dimensions shown in the 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.
[2005]
Options:

A. 3
2
l

2
B. 3 l

C. l

D. 4
3
l

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

→
To have translational motion without rotation, the forceF has to be applied at centre of mass. i.e. the point ' P 'has to be
at the centre of mass
Taking point C at the origin position, positions of y, and y2 are r1 = 2l , r2 = l and ml = m and m2 = 2m
m y + m2y2 m × 2l + 2m × l 4l
y= 1 1 = =
m1 + m2 3m 3

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Question226
The moment of inertia of a uniform semicircular disc of mass M and
radius r about a line perpendicular to the plane of the disc through the
centre is
[2005]
Options:

A. 2
5
M r2.

1
B. 4 M r
C. 1
2
M r2

D. M r2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
The disc may be assumed as combination of two semi circular parts. Therefore, circular disc will have twice the mass of
semicircular disc.
1
Moment of inertia of disc = (2m)r2 = M r2
2
Let I be the moment of inertia of the uniform semicircular disc
M r2
⇒2I = 2M r2 ⇒ I =
2

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Question227
A solid sphere is rotating in free space. If the radius of the sphere is
increased keeping mass same, which one of the following will not be
affected ?
[2004]
Options:

A. Angular velocity

B. Angular momentum

C. Moment of inertia

D. Rotational kinetic energy

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Angular momentum will remain the same since no external torque act in free space.

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Question228
One solid sphere A and another hollow sphere B are of same mass and
same outer radii. Their moment of inertia about their diameters are
respectively I A and I B Such that
[2004]
Options:

A. I A < I B
B. I A > I B

C. I A = I B

I d
D. I A = d A
B B

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
2
The moment of inertia of solid sphere A about its diameter I A = M R2.
5
2
The moment of inertia of a hollow sphere B about its diameter I B = M R2.
3
∴I A < I B

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Question229
→ → →
Let F be the force acting on a particle having position vector r , and T be
the torque of this force about the origin. Then
[2003]
Options:

→ → → →
A. r . T = 0 and F . T ≠ 0
→ → →
B. →
r . T ≠ 0 and F . T = 0

→ → →
C. →
r . T ≠ 0 and F . T ≠ 0

→ → → →
D. r . T = 0 and F . T = 0

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
→ → →
We know that τ = r × F

→ → →
Vector τ is perpendicular to both r and F . We also know that the dot product of two vectors which have an angle of 90°
between them is zero.
→ → → →
∴ r . T = 0 and F . T = 0

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Question230
A circular disc X of radius R is made from an iron plate of thickness t,
and another disc Y of radius 4R is made from an iron plate of thickness
t
4
. Then the relation between the moment of inertia I X and I I is
[2003]
Options:

A. I Y = 32I X

B. I Y = 16I X

C. I Y = I X

D. I Y = 64I X

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
mass(M )
We know that density (d ) =
volume(V )
∴M = d × V = d × (πR2 × t)
1
The moment of inertia of a disc is given by I = M R2
2
1 1
∴I x = M xRx2 = (d × πR2 × t)R2
2 2
πd
= t × R4
2
1
I y = M yRy2 =
2
1
2
π(4R2) [1
4
d ( ) ] ×(4R) 2

I t R 4 t × R4 1
∴ X = X X4 = =
IY tY RY t 4 64
× (4R)
4

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Question231
A particle performing uniform circular motion has angular frequency is
doubled & its kinetic energy halved, then the new angular momentum is
[2003]
Options:

L
A. 4

B. 2L

C. 4L

D. L
2

Answer: A
Solution:

Solution:
1
Rotational kinetic energy = I ω2,
2
L
Angular momentum, L = I ω ⇒ I =
ω
1L 1
∴K . E . = × ω2 = Lω
2ω 2
2K . E
L′ =
ω
When ω is doubled and K . E is haled New angular momentum,
2K . E
2
L′ =
2ω
L
⇒ ∴ L′ =
4

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Question232
A particle of mass m moves along line PC with velocity v as shown. What
is the angular momentum of the particle about P?

[2002]
Options:

A. mvL

B. mvl

C. mvr

D. zero.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Angular momentum ( L )
= (linear momentum) × (perpendicular distance of the line of action of momentum from the axis of rotation)
As the particle moves with velocity V along line PC, the line of motion passes through P.
∴L = mv × r
= mv × 0
=0

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Question233
Moment of inertia of a circular wire of mass M and radius R about its
diameter is
[2002]
Options:
2
A. M R ∕ 2
2
B. M R
2
C. 2M R
2
D. M R ∕ 4

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
M. I of a circular wire about an axis nn ' passing through the centre of the circle and perpendicular to the plane of the
circle = M R2

As shown in the figure, X -axis and Y -axis lie along diameter of the ring. Using perpendicular axis theorem
IX +IY =IZ
Here, I X and I Y are the moment of inertia about the diameter.
A 2 2
⇒2I X = M R [ ∵I X = I Y ( by symmetry ) and I Z = M R ]
1
∴I X = M R2
2

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Question234
Initial angular velocity of a circular disc of mass M is ω1. Then two
small spheres of mass m are attached gently to diametrically opposite
points on the edge of the disc. What is the final angular velocity of the
disc?
[2002]
Options:

A. ( M +m
M )ω 1

B. ( M +m
m )ω 1

C. ( M
M + 4m )ω 1

D. ( M
M + 2m )ω 1

Answer: C

Solution:
 1
M R2
Moment of inertia of circular disc I 1 =
2
When two small sphere are attached on the edge of the disc, the moment of inertia becomes
1
I 2 = M R2 + 2mR2
2
When two small spheres of mass m are attached gently, the external torque, about the axis of rotation, is zero and
therefore the angular momentum about the axis of rotation is constant.
I
∴I 1ω1 = I 2ω2 ⇒ ω2 = 1 ω1
I2
1 2
MR
2 M
∴ω2 = × ω1 = ω
1 2 2 M + 4m 1
M R + 2mR
2

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