Rotational Motion Part-01

Kinematics of Rotational Motion DPP-01

1. Which of the following pairs do not match :-

(1) Rotational power– Joule/sec
(2) Torque- Newton-meter
(3) Angular displacement- radian
(4) Angular acceleration - radian/sec

2. All the particles of a rigid rotating body move in a circular path when the axis of rotation:-
(1) passes through any point in the body
(2) is situated outside the body
(3) situated any where
(4) passes through the centre of mass

3. The quantity not involved directly in rotational motion of the body is

(1) moment of inertia
(2) torque
(3) angular velocity
(4) mass

4. True or False
Statement-1 : Generally hinged objects perform pure rotation
Statement-2 : Generally free objects perform CRTM (combined translational and rotational motion)
(1) True, True
(2) True, False
(3) False, True
(4) False, False

5. A fly wheel originally at rest is to attain an angular velocity of 36 rad/s in 6 s. The total angle it
turns through which it turns in the 6 s is :-
(1) 54 radian
(2) 108 radian
(3) 6 radian
(4) 216 radian

6. A rotating rod starts from rest and acquires a rotational speed n = 600 revolutions/minute in 2
seconds with constant angular acceleration. The angular acceleration of the rod is :-
(1) 10π rad/s 2
(2) 5π rad/s 2
(3) 5π rad/s 2
(4) None

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Rotational Motion Part-01

7. A fly wheel starting from rest acquires in 10 sec. an angular velocity of 240 revolutions per
minute. The angular acceleration will be-
(1) 25.1 rad sec 2
(2) 2.51 rad sec 2
(3) 0.251 rad sec 2
(4) 251 rad sec 2

8. A wheel of radius 1.5 m is rotating at a constant angular acceleration of 10 rad/𝐬 𝟐 . Its initial angular
 60 
speed is   rpm. What will be its angular speed and angular displacement at t = 2.0 s ?
  
(1) 20 rad/s, 22 radian
(2) 28 rad/s, 26 radian
(3) 15 rad/s, 23 radian
(4) 22 rad/s, 24 radian

9. The angular position of a particle on the rim of a rotating wheel is given by 𝛉 = 𝟒𝐭 − 𝟑𝐭 𝟐 +

𝐭 𝟑 , 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝛉 is in radian and t is in seconds
(a) What is the angular velocity at t = 2s
(b) What is average angular acceleration for the time interval that begins at t=2s and ends at t=4s
(1) 4 rad/s, 12 rad/s 2
(2) 6 rad/s, 14 rad/s 2
(3) 8 rad/s, 6 rad/s 2
(4) 10 rad/s, 12 rad/s 2

10. A car has wheels of radius 0.30 m and is travelling at 36 m/s. Calculate:-
(a) the angular speed of the wheel.
(b) If the wheels describe 40 revolutions before coming to rest with a uniform acceleration.
(i) find its angular acceleration and
(ii) the distance covered.
90
(1) 110 rad/s, – rad/s 2 , 22π m

90
(2) 120 rad/s, – rad/s 2 , 24π m

10
(3) 100 rad/s, – rad/s 2 , 24π m

40
(4) 120 rad/s, – rad/s 2 , 21π m


11. A child's top is spun with angular acceleration 𝛂 = 𝟒𝐭 𝟑 − 𝟑𝐭 𝟐 + 𝟐𝐭 where t is in seconds and α
is in radians per second-square. At t = 0, the top has angular velocity 𝛚𝟎 = 𝟐 𝐫𝐚𝐝/𝐬 and a
reference line on it is at an angular position θ0 = 1 rad.
Statement I : Expression for angular velocity 𝛚 = (𝟐 + 𝐭 𝟐 – 𝐭 𝟑 + 𝐭 𝟒 ) rad/s
Statement II : Expression for angular position 𝛉 = (𝟏 + 𝟐𝐭 – 𝟑𝐭 𝟐 + 𝟒𝐭 𝟑) rad
(1) Only statement-I is true
(2) Only statement-II is true
(3) Both of them are true
(4) None of them are true

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Rotational Motion Part-01

Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Answer 4 2 4 1 2 1 2 4 1 2 1

SOLUTIONS DPP-01
1. Physical quantity and its units.

2. Particles present on the axis of rotation are not performing circular motion.

3. For rotational motion we use moment of inertia.

4. Both the statements are true

5. ω = ω0 + αt ⇒ 36 = 0 + α × 6 ⇒ α = 6
θ = 1/2 × 6 × 36 = 108 rad.

6. ω2 = w02 + 2αθ ; θ = 1/2 × α × 4 = 2α

2
 600  2 
and   = 2× α × 2α ⇒  = 10π rad/s
2
 60 

 240 
7. ω1 = 0 rad/sec, ω2 = 2π  
 60 
= 8 = 25.1 rad/sec
2 − 1 25.1 − 0
∴ = =
1 10
= 2.51 rad/sec 2

8. ∵ Initial angular speed ω0 = 2πn0

 60 1 
= 2    = 2 rad/s
  60 
∴ Angular speed ω = ω0 + αt
= 2 + 10 × 2 = 22 rad/s
1
Angular displacement θ = ω0 t + 2 αt 2
1
= 2 × 2 + × 10 (2)2 = 24 radian
2

d d
9. (a)  = = (4t – 3t 2 + t 3)
dt dt
ω = 4 – 6t + 3t 2
at t = 2.0s, ω = 4 – 6 × 2 + 3(2)2
= 4 rad/s
(b) at t = 4s, ω = 28 rad/s
f − i 28 − 4
av = = = 12 rad/s 2
tf − ti 4 −2

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Rotational Motion Part-01

v 36
10. (a) Angular speed  = = = 120 rad/s
r 0.30
(b) (i) ∵ ω2 = ω20 + 2αθ
90
 0 = (120)2 + 2 α (40 × 2π) ⇒ α = – rad/s 2

(ii) distance covered during braking
= circumference of wheel × number of revolution
= 2πr × 40 = 2π × 0.30 × 40 = 24π m

 t
11. 2
d =  dt ⇒ ω – 2 = (t 4 – t 3 + t 2 )0t
0

⇒ ω – 2 = t4 – t3 + t2
⇒ ω = 2 + t2 − t3 + t4
t
 t  t3 t 4 t5 
1 d = 0 dt  − 1 = 

2t + − + 
3 4 5 0
t3 t 4 t5
  = 1 + 2t + − +
3 4 5

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Rotational Motion Part-02

Moment of Inertia for Discrete System of Particles DPP-02

1. Four particles each of mass m are kept at the four corners of a square of edge a. Find the MOI
of the system about a line perpendicular to the plane of the square and passing through the
centre of the square.
m m

𝒂
ξ𝟐

m m
(1) 3ma 2

(2) ma2
(3) 2ma2
(4) 4ma2

2. Three Point masses are located at the corners of an equilateral triangle of side 1 cm. masses are
of 1kg, 2kg & 3 kg respectively and kept as shown in figure. Calculate the MOI of system about
an axis passing through 1kg mass and perpendicular to the plane of triangle.
2kg

1c 1c
m m

1kg 1c 3kg
(1) 4 × 10 kgm–4 2 m
(2) 5 × 10–4 kgm2
(3) 7 × 10–4 kgm2
(4) 8 × 10–4 kgm2

3. Three particles, each of mass m are situated at the vertices of an equilateral triangle ABC of side
L. Find MOI of system about one of the sides of the triangle ABC.
mL2
(1) B
2 m
4mL2
(2)
7
8mL2
(3)
7 A m L mC
2
3mL
(4)
4

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Rotational Motion Part-02

4. In previous question, find MOI of system about an axis passing through the centroid and
perpendicular to plane of the triangle ABC.
(1) mL2
(2) 2mL2
(3) 4mL2
(4) 3mL2

5. Four particle of mass 1kg, 2kg, 3kg and 4kg are kept at the four corners of square of side 2m.
Find the moment of inertia of the system about AA' axis
A
1kg
2kg

4kg 3kg

A'
(1) 40 kg − m2

(2) 10 kg − m2
(3) 20 kg − m2
(4) 30 kg − m2

6. Four particle of mass 1kg, 2kg, 3kg and 4kg are kept at the four corners of square of side 2m.
Find the moment of inertia of the system about BB' axis
1kg
2kg

BB'
4kg 3kg
(1) 40 kg − m2
(2) 32 kg − m2
(3) 20 kg − m2
(4) 30 kg − m2

7. Two particles of masses 4kg and 6kg are tied at two ends of a massless rod of length 15m. Then
Find MOI of system about axis passing through COM and perpendicular to the line joining
particles.
I=?
(1) 640 kg − m2
(2) 740 kg − m2 15
(3) 540 kg − m 2
4k m COM
6kg
(4) 180 kg − m 2
g

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Rotational Motion Part-02

8. Four point masses (each of mass m) are arranged it the X-Y plane the moment of inertia of this
array of masses about Y-axis is
Y
a (a,a)

a (2a,0
O a X
(0,0 )
a
) (a,–a)

(1) ma2
(2) 2ma2
(3) 4ma2
(4) 6ma2

9. Four point masses are connected by a massless Rod as shown in figure. Find out the moment
of inertia of the system about axis CD ?
C

m 2 3 4
a m a m m

D
(1) 9ma 2

(2) 7ma2
(3) 10ma2
(4) 11ma2

10. Five particles of mass = 2 kg are attached to the rim of a massless circular disc of radius 0.1 m.
Moment of inertia of the system about the axis passing through the centre of the disc and
perpendicular to its plane is
(1) 1 kg m2
(2) 0.1 kg m2
(3) 2 kg m2
(4) 0.2 kg m2

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Rotational Motion Part-02

Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Answer 3 2 4 1 3 2 3 4 3 2

SOLUTIONS DPP-02
2
a  a  1 2
1. The perpendicular distance of every particle from the given line is , therefore, m   = ma .
2  2 2
1
The MOI of system is therefore, 4  ma2 = 2ma2
2

2. MOI of 2kg mass about an axis passing through 1kg mass.

I1 = 2 × (1 × 10–2 )2 = 2 × 10–4 kg − m2
MOI of 3kg mass about an axis passing through 1 kg mass.
I2 = 3 × (1 × 10–2 )2 = 3 × 10–4 kg − m2
I = I1 + I2 = 5 × 10–4 kg − m2

3. MOI of system about the side AC = mass of particle B × square of perpendicular distance of B from
side AC,
2
 3L  3mL2
IAC = 0 + 0 + m =
 2  4
 

L
4. Distance of centroid from all the particle is , so moment of inertia about an axis and passing
3
through centroid perpendicular to plane of triangle ABC.
2
 L 
IC = 3  m   = mL
2

 3

5. IAA′ = 1 × (2)2 + 2 × (0)2 + 3 × (0)2 + 4 × (2)2

⇒ 4 + 0 + 0 + 16
= 20 kg-m2

2
6. IBB′ = 1 × (2ξ2) + 2 × (2)2 + 3 × (0)2 + 4 × (2)^2
= 8 + 8 + 0 + 16
= 32 kg-m2

m2r 6  15
7. r1 = = = 9m
m1 + m2 10
m1r 4  15
r2 = = = 6m
m1 + m2 10
I = m1 r12 + m2r22 = 4 × (9)2 + 6 × (6)2 = 540 kg − m2

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Rotational Motion Part-02

8. I = m(a)2 + m(a)2 + m(0)2 + m(2a)2

= 6ma2

9. I = m(2a)2 + 2m(a)2 + 3m(0)2 + 4m(a)2

= 10ma2

10. We will not consider the moment of inertia of disc because it doesn't have any mass so moment of
inertia of five particle system
I = 5 mr 2
I = 5 × 2 × (0.1)2
I = 0.1 kg − m2 .

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Rotational Motion Part-04
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Perpendicular Axis Theorem DPP-03

1. The theorem of perpendicular axes is not applicable for determination of moment of inertia
along the diameter, for which of the following body :-
(1) Sphere
(2) Disc
(3) Ring
(4) Rectangular plate

2. The axis X and Z in the plane of a disc are mutually perpendicular and Y-axis is perpendicular
to the plane of the disc. If the moment of inertia of the body about X and Y axes is respectively
50 kg 𝐦𝟐 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟐𝟎 𝐤𝐠 𝐦𝟐 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐌. 𝐈. 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐙 − 𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐤𝐠 𝐦𝟐 will be :-
(1) 20
(2) 50
(3) 30
(4) Zero

3. By the theorem of perpendicular axes, if a body be in X-Z-plane then :-

(1) Ix – Iy = Iz
(2) Ix + Iz = Iy
(3) Ix + Iy = Iz
(4) Iy + Iz = Ix

4. A lamina lies in the y-z plane. If its moment of inertia about y-axis is 80 𝐤𝐠𝐦𝟐 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐳 −
𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝟏𝟔𝟎 𝐤𝐠𝐦𝟐 then find its moment of inertia about x-axis ?
(1) 80 kgm2
(2) 240 kgm2
(3) 160 kgm2
(4) 40 kgm2

5. Calculate the MOI of a square plate of mass 5 kg and L = 6m about an axis passing through
centre and perpendicular to the plane of square plate ?
(1) 30 kgm2
(2) 20 kgm2
(3) 10 kgm2
(4) 50 kgm2

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Rotational Motion Part-04
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6. What is the moment of inertia of ring about its diameter ?

(1) MR2
MR 2
(2)
2
3
(3) MR 2
4
5
(4) MR 2
4

7. A Ring of mass M = 10kg and Radius R = 2m is taken as shown in the figure. Calculate the MOI
of Ring about the diametric axis.
B

A O A
'

B'
(1) 25 kgm2
(2) 30 kgm2
(3) 40 kgm2
(4) 20 kgm2

8. Calculate the MOI of rectangular plate of mass M = 5kg, L = 2m, b = 1m about an axis passing
through centre and perpendicular to the plane of rectangular plate

25
(1) kgm2
14
25
(2) kgm2
12
(3) 40 kgm2
(4) 20 kgm2

9. A cube of mass M = 10kg and length L = 2m is taken. Calculate the MOI of cube about an axis
passing through centre and perpendicular to the plane of cube.
(1) 7 kgm2
(2) 3 kgm2
10

(3)
20
kgm2
4
(4)
20
kgm2
3

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Rotational Motion Part-04
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Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Answer 1 3 2 2 1 2 4 2 4

SOLUTIONS DPP-03

1. The theorem of perpendicular axis is applicable only for 2-D objects.

2. As disc is lying in the x-z plane, so applying perpendicular axis theorem :-

Ix + Iz = Iy
50 + Iz = 20
⇒ Iz = 50 – 20 = 30 kg m2

3. For perpendicular axes

Iy = Ix + Iz
y

4.
x
z

y
Ix = Iy + Iz
⇒ 80 + 160
⇒ 240 kgm2

ML2
5. I=
6
(6)2
=5×
6
I = 30 kgm2

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Rotational Motion Part-04
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6. Using perpendicular axis theorem Ix + Iy = Iz

Since Ix = Iy
∴ 2Ix = Iz
2Ix = MR2
MR2
∴ Ix =
2

7. Using perpendicular axis theorem

IO = IAA′ + IBB′ and IAA′ = IBB′
2IAA′ = MR2
MR 2 10  22
∴ IAA ' = ⇒ = 20 kgm2
2 2
∴ IAA′ = 20 kgm2

M(L2 + b2 )
8. I=
12
5(2)2 + (1)2
I=
12
5(4 + 1)
I=
12
25
⇒ I= kgm2
12

ML2
9. I=
6
10  (2)2 20
I= = kgm2
6 3

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Rotational Motion Part-05

Parallel Axis Theorem DPP-04

1. The moment of inertia of a uniform thin rod of length L and mass M about an axis passing
L
through a point at a distance of from one of its ends and perpendicular to the rod is-
3
7ML2
(1)
48
(2) ML2
ML2
(3)
9
ML2
(4)
3

2. In the figure shown, mass and radius of the disc is M and R respectively. Moment of inertia of the
disc about axis YY' can be given by –
x y

R/ξ2

x' y'
1
(1) MR 2
2
(2) MR2
(3) 2MR2
3
(4) MR 2
2

3. A ring has mass m and radius r. Moment of inertia of the ring about tangential axis lying in it's
plane is -
3 2
(1) mr
2
(2) 2mr2
3 2
(3) mr
2
(4) mr2

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Rotational Motion Part-05

4. The moment of inertia of a sphere is 𝟒𝟎𝐤𝐠 − 𝐦𝟐 about its diametric axis. Determine the moment
of inertia about any tangent.

R
C

 C

(1) 100 kg − m2
(2) 80 kg − m2
(3) 140 kg − m2
(4) 120 kg − m2

5. Find the moment of inertia of a uniform hollow sphere of mass m and radius R about a tangent
7
(1) mR 2
3

5
(2) mR 2
3

4
(3) mR 2
3

11
(4) mR2
3

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Rotational Motion Part-05

Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5
Answer 3 2 1 3 2

SOLUTIONS DPP-04
1.
IP IC

M,L

L/3
L L
−
2 3
L 2
IP = IC + Mr
2
ML2 L
= + M 
12 6
ML2 ML2
= +
12 36
ML2
=
9
2. Iaxis = ICOM + Md2
2
1  R 
= MR 2 + M  
2  2
MR 2 MR 2
= +
2 2
Iaxis = MR2

3. Using parallel axis theorem

I = ICM + Md2
1
I = mr 2 + mr 2
2
3
= mr 2
2
2
4. Given that MR 2 = 40
5
⇒ MR2 = 100 kg − m2
By theorem of parallel axes,
2 7 7
I = ICM + MR 2 = MR 2 = MR 2 =  100 = 140 kg − m2
5 5 5

5. Using parallel axes theorem,

I = Icm + md2
2
Icm = mR2 & d=R
3
5
I = mR 2
3

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Rotational Motion Part-06

Applications of Parallel Axis Theorem DPP-05

1. Adjoining diagram shows three rings, each of which has a mass M and radius R. Find the moment
of inertia of this system about the axis XX'
X

X'
(1) 4MR 2

7
(2) MR 2
2
9
(3) MR2
2
(4) 5MR2

2. Diameter of each spherical shell is R and mass M they are joined by a light and massless rod.
Calculate the moment of inertia of the system about XX' axis.
X

R
R R
2 2

X'
11
(1) MR 2
3
(2) 7MR2
8
(3) MR 2
5
13
(4) MR 2
3

3. A thin wire of length L and uniform linear mass density 𝛒 is bent into a circular loop with centre
at O as shown. The moment of inertia of the loop about an axis XY is
L3
(1)
82 X Y
L3 O
(2)
162
5L3
(3)
82
3L3
(4)
82

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Rotational Motion Part-06

4. Find the moment of inertia of a solid cylinder of mass M and radius R about a line parallel to the
axis of the cylinder and on the surface of the cylinder?
3
(1) MR 2
2
11
(2) MR 2
2
(3) 17 MR2
(4) 9 MR2

5. A uniform wire of length L and mass M is bent in the shape of a semicircle of radius r as shown
in figure. Calculate moment of inertia about the axis XX'
r
X X'
2
ML
(1)
22
ML2
(2)
2
ML2
(3)

ML2
(4)
32

6. A circular disc A of radius r is made from an iron plate of thickness t and another circular disc B
of radius 4r and thickness t/4. The relation between moments of inertia 𝐈𝐀 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐁 about the same
axis is :
(1) IA > IB
(2) IA = IB
(3) IA < IB
(4) Depends on the actual values of t and r

7. A segment of disc having mass M and radius R is given then find it's MOI about the axis shown
in figure.

R M,R

R
(1) MR2
3
(2) MR 2
4
MR 2
(3)
2
7
(4) MR 2
5

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Rotational Motion Part-06

Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Answer 2 4 4 1 1 3 3

SOLUTIONS DPP-05
1. Isystem = 2 × Iupper + Ilower
3 1
Isystem = 2 × MR2 + MR2
2 2
7
Isystem = MR2
2

2  R  2  R   1
2 2
13
2. Isystem = M   +  M   + M(2R)2  = MR 2 + 4MR 2 = MR 2
3  2   3  2   3 3

L
3. L = 2πr ⇒ r = , m = ρL
2
3
Ixy = mr2
2
2
3  L  3 L3
= L   =
2  2  8 2

MR 2
4. Moment of inertia of the cylinder about its axis = using parallel axis theorem,
2
I = I0 + MR2
MR 2
= +MR2
2
3
= MR2
2

5. Length of the wire L = πr

L
⇒r=

Mr2 ML2
⇒ IXX ' = = 2
2 2

6. mA = volume × density = πr 2 tρ
1 1
IA = m A r2 = r 4t
2 2
1 t
Similarly IB = (4r)4    = 64IA
2 4  
Clearly IB > IA

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Rotational Motion Part-06

7. For a complete disc → mass = 4M

4MR 2
MOI for new disc =
2
R M,R
4MR 2 1
For one segment = 
2 4
R
MR 2
one segment =
2

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Rotational Motion Part-07

Radius of Gyration DPP-06

1. If the radius of a solid spheres is 35 cm, calculate the radius of gyration when the axis is along
tangent -
(1) 7√10cm
(2) 7√35cm
(3) 7/5cm
(4) 2/5cm

2. The radius of gyration of a uniform rod of length L about an axis passing through its centre of
mass is -
L
(1)
12
2
L
(2)
12
L
(3)
3
L
(4)
2

3. Four particles each of mass m are placed at the corners of a square of side length 𝓵. The radius of
gyration of the system about an axis perpendicular to the square and passing through centre is :
(1)
2
ℓ
(2)
2
(3)
(4) 2

4. The radius of gyration (k) of a rigid body changes with change of

(1) Angular speed
(2) Axis of rotation
(3) Both (1) & (2)
(4) Never changes

5. If the radius of gyration of a solid disc of mass 20 kg about an axis is 0.25 m, then the moment
of inertia of the disc about that axis is
(1) 1.25 kg m2
(2) 1.65 kg m2
(3) 2.25 kg m2
(4) 6.5 kg m2

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Rotational Motion Part-07

6. The radius of gyration of a thin rod of length 𝓵 about an axis passing through its one end and
perpendicular to it would be: -
(1)
2

(2)
2

(3)
3

(4) 2
2

7. The ratio of the radii of gyration of a circular disc about a tangential axis in the plane of the disc
and of a circular ring of the same radius about a tangential axis in the plane of the ring is :–
(1) 2 : 1
(2) √5 ∶ √6
(3) 2 : 3
(4) 1 ∶ √2

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Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Answer 2 1 1 2 3 3 2

SOLUTIONS DPP-06

7
1. MK2 = MR 2
5
7
K=  35
5
⇒ K = 7√35cm

ML2
2. I = Mk 2 = ,
12
L
∴ K=
12

2
 
3. so, I = m  4
 2
also, I = MK 2
{Where M = 4m}
2
so, m × 4 = 4m × K 2
2
∴ K=
2

4. The radius of gyration (k) of a rigid body changes with change in axis of rotation.

5. I = MK 2 = 20 × (0.25)2 = 1.25 kg m2

6. I = MK 2
ML2
= MK 2
3

K=
3

I
7. K =
M
5
MR 2
K1 I 4 5
= 1 = =
K2 I2 3 2 6
MR
2

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Moment of a Force-Torque DPP-07

1. Find Torque of force F about point A and point C

(1) 0, 30 Nm
(2) 10, 30 Nm
(3) 30, 0 Nm
(4) 10, 10 Nm

2. A nearly massless rod is pivoted at one end so that it can swing freely as a pendulum. Two masses
2m and m are attached to it at distances b and 3b respectively from the pivot. Find the torque
about point O.
3b
O
b
2 m
(1) bg m
b
(2)
g
(3) 5mgb
5g
(4)
11b

3. A rigid rod of length 2L is acted upon by some forces. All forces labelled F have the same
magnitude. Which cases have a non-zero net torque acting on the rod about its centre ?
F F
L L
(I) (II)
L/ L/ L
F F
2 2
F
F F

(III)
L/ L/ L/ L/
2 2 2 2
F F
(1) I and II only
(2) II and III only
(3) I and III only
(4) The net torque is zero in all cases

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4. Four equal and parallel forces are acting on a rod (as shown in figure) at distances of 20 cm, 40
cm, 60 cm and 80 cm respectively from one end of the rod. Under the influence of these forces
the rod :
F F

0 20 40 60 80

F F
(1) Is at rest
(2) Experiences a torque
(3) Experiences a linear motion
(4) Experiences a torque and also a linear motion

5. A particle of mass m has been thrown up with initial speed u making an angle 𝛉 with the
horizontal. Find the torque of its weight about the point of projection when it just reached the
highest point.
(1) mu sinθcosθ
(2) mu2 sinθcosθ
musin2 
(3)
2
mu sin2 
2
(4)
2

6. Moment of a force of magnitude 20 N acting along positive x direction at point (3m, 0, 0) about
the point (0, 2, 0) (in N-m) is :-
(1) 20
(2) 60
(3) 40
(4) 30

7. Figure shows a lamina in x-y plane. Two axes z and z' pas perpendicular to its plane. A force F
acts in the plane of lamina at point P as shown. Which of the following statements is incorrect ?
(The point P is closer to z'-axis than the z-axis).

Z Z'
F

(1) Torque τ caused by F about z axis is along ⃗k

(2) Torque τ′ caused by F about z′ axis is along − ⃗k
(3) Torque caused by F about z axis is greater in magnitude than that about z' axis.
(4) Total torque is given by τ = τ + τ′

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8. A force 𝐅 = (𝐢̂ − 𝟐𝐣̂ + 𝟓𝐤

̂ )𝐍 is acting at a point 𝐫 = (𝟐𝐢̂ + 𝐣̂ + 𝟑𝐤
̂ )𝐦. Find torque about the origin.
(1) î − 7ĵ − 5k̂
(2) 11î − ĵ − 5k̂
(3) 11î − 7ĵ − 5k̂
(4) 4î − 8ĵ − 5k̂

9. The torque of force 𝐅 = 𝟐𝐢̂ − 𝟑𝐣̂ + 𝟒𝐤 ̂ metre about origin

̂ 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐫 = 𝟑𝐢̂ + 𝟐𝐣̂ + 𝟑𝐤
is :
(1) 6î − 6ĵ + 12k̂ N − m
(2) −6î + 6ĵ − 12k̂ N − m
(3) 17î − 6ĵ − 13k̂ N − m
(4) −17î + 6ĵ + 13k̂ N − m

10. A force 𝐅 = 𝟐𝐢̂ − 𝟑𝐤 ̂ 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐫 = 𝟎. 𝟓𝐣̂ + 𝟐𝐤 ⃗ acting on the particle about a
̂ . 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝛕
point with co-ordinates (2.0 m, 0, 3.0 m) is
(1) (−3.0î − 4.5ĵ − k̂)N − m
(2) (3î + 6ĵ − k̂)N − m
(3) (−1.5î + 8ĵ + k̂)N − m
(4) (−1.5î − 8ĵ − k̂)N − m

11. Find Torque of force F = 50N about point O ?

A 37 50
10 º oN=
m ?
O
(1) 300 Nm
(2) 200 Nm
(3) 100 Nm
(4) 40 Nm

12. A wheel of radius 20 cm has four forces applied to it as shown in fig. Then, the torque produced
by these forces about O is
4N A
00

B 30 O  D
º
8N 20 9
C
6
(1) 5.4 Nm anticlockwise
(2) 1.8 Nm clockwise
(3) 1.8 Nm anticlockwise
(4) 5.4 Nm clockwise

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13. Find total torque about point 'O'

F4 =
4N 1
2 m
O
4
m m 20N=F1
37 3
º m
10N =
53 5N=F2
F3
º
(1) 9k̂(N − m)
(2) 8k̂(N − m)
(3) 12k̂(N − m)
(4) 4k̂(N − m)

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Rotational Motion Part-08

Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Answer 1 3 1 2 2 3 4 3 3 4 1 2 4

SOLUTIONS DPP-07

1. |τ⃗A | = 0 (∵ r = 0)
|τ⃗C | = 10 × 3 = 30Nm

2. Torque about O
τo = 2mg × b + mg × 3b
τo = 5mgb

3. For (i) net 𝜏 = F × L + F × L (ACW)

For (i) net 𝜏 = F × L + F × L/2 (ACW)
For (iii) net 𝜏 = F × L – F × L + F × L/2 – F × L/2 = 0

4. Torque about O = F × 40 + F × 80 – (F × 20 + F × 60)

⇒ Torque about O = 120F – (20F + 60F)
⇒ τo = 40F
∴ Rod will experience a torque

5.

u mg

R/2
Torque = Force × perpendicular distance from the reference point
R
τ = mg  
2
 u2 
τ = mg  sin2 
 2g 
τ = mu2 sinθ cosθ

6.

Q (0, 2)
F = 20N
P(3,0)

torque = force × perpendicular distance

= 20 × 2
τ = 40 Nm

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Rotational Motion Part-08

7. The direction of τ⃗ is given by right handed screw rule. According to this rule, the direction of
by ⃗F about z axis is along k̂.
Hence, option (1) is correct.
Again, according to this rule, the direction of τ⃗ caused by ⃗F about z′ axis is along − k̂
Hence, option (2) is also correct.
As τ⃗ = r × F⃗ and P closer z′ axis, therefore τ⃗ caused about z' axis.
Hence option (3) is also correct.
It is meaningless to add torques about two different axes.
Hence, option (4) is incorrect.

8. τ⃗ = r × ⃗F
î ĵ k̂
τ⃗ = |2 1 3|
1 −2 5
= î(5 − (−6)) − ĵ(10 − 3) + k̂(−4 − 1)
τ⃗ = 11î − 7ĵ − 5k̂

9. Torque, τ⃗ = r × F⃗
ˆi ˆj kˆ
= 3 3 = î[8 − (−9)] − ĵ(12 − 6) + k̂(−9 − 4)
2
2 −3 4

= (17î − 6ĵ − 13k̂) N − m

10. Δr = (0.5ĵ + 2k̂) − (2ĵ + 3k̂)

⃗⃗⃗⃗

Δr = −2î + 0.5ĵ − k̂
⃗⃗⃗⃗
ˆi ˆj kˆ
r  F = −2 0.5 −1
2 0 −3

= î(−1.5 − 0) − ĵ(+6 + 2) + (0 − 1)k̂

= −1.5î − 8ĵ − k̂

11. Method-I : τ = rF⊥

A 37 50
10 º N
m r
O F⊥ = 50
sin37º
τ = 10 × 50sin37° = 10 × 30 = 300Nm

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Method-II : τ = r⊥ F

A 37 F
r 37 º
10m
º
O
Line of application of
r⊥ = rsinθ =force
10 × sin37° = 6
∴ τ = 6 × 50 = 300 Nm

12. Torque of 6 N force will be zero. Net torque is

20 20 20
net = 4  − 9 − 8 sin30 = −1.8 Nm
100 100 100
Negative sign shows that this torque will be clockwise

13. τF1/O = 0
τF2/O = 4 × 3 = 12k̂
τF3/O = 6 × 2 = 12(−k̂)
τF /O = 4 × 1 = 4k̂
4

τnet/O = 4k̂ (N-m)

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Rotational Motion Part-09

Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies DPP-08

1. For a system to be in equilibrium, the torques acting on it must balance. This is true only if the
torques are taken about :-
(1) the centre of the system
(2) the centre of mass of the system
(3) any point on the system
(4) any point on the system or outside it
2. Two men P and Q are carrying a uniform rod of length L on their shoulders. The rod is held
horizontally such that P gets one-third load. If P is at one end of the rod, the distance of Q from
that end is :-
L
(1)
3
2L
(2)
3
3L
(3)
4
(4) L

3. For equilibrium of the system, value of mass m should be :-

12kg
m 3kg

 

(1) 9 kg
(2) 15 kg
(3) 21 kg
(4) 1 kg

4. In an experiment with a beam balance on unknown mass m is balanced as shown in fig. The value
of the unknown mass m is:-
6c 8c
m m

16kg
m
(1) 12 kg
(2) 6 kg
(3) 8 kg
(4) 24 kg

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5. A ladder is at rest as shown. In figure. What will be the minimum value of µ so that the ladder
will be in equilibrium.
B
N2

CM
smoot
N1
h
 fr
µ=? A
tan 
(1)
2
cot 
(2)
2
cos 
(3)
2
mgcot 
(4)
2

6. A rigid massless rod AB of length 1 m is placed horizontally on two rigid supports at its ends as
shown in figure. A weight 10 N is hung from a point C at a distance 30 cm from A. Find the
reactions at the supports A and B respectively.
A B
C

10N
(1) 5 N, 5 N
(2) 3 N, 7 N
(3) 10 N, 0 N
(4) 7 N, 3 N

7. A rigid mass less rod of length L is hinged at its one end and a weight W is hung at a distance
(<L) from this end.
P
A L

W
What a force P should be applied upwards at the other end so that the rod remains in equilibrium
horizontally ?
W(L − 1)
(1)
L
W(L − 1)
(2)
W
(3)
L
WL
(4)

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8. Where must a 800 N weight be hung on a uniform horizontal 100 N pole of length L so that a
boy at one end supports one-third as much as a man at the other end ?
(1) At a distance of 0.22L from man
(2) At a distance of 0.22L from boy
(3) At a distance of 0.33L from man
(4) In the middle

9. A uniform horizontal 200 N beam AB of length L has two weights hanging from it, 300 N at L/3
from end A and 400 N at 3L/4 from the same end. What single additional force acting on the
beam will produced equilibrium ?
(1) 900 N, in the middle
(2) 900 N, at 0.46L from A
(3) 900 N, at 0.46L from A
(4) 900 N, at 0.56L from A

10. A weightless rod is acted upon by two upward parallel forces of 2N and 4N at ends A and B
respectively. The total length of the rod AB = 3m. To keep the rod in equilibrium a force of 6N
should act in the following manner.
(1) Downwards at any point between A and B
(2) Downwards at the mid point of AB
(3) Downwards at a point C such that AC = 1 m
(4) Downwards at a point D such that BD = 1m

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Rotational Motion Part-09

Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Answer 4 3 2 1 2 4 3 1 4 4

SOLUTIONS DPP-08

1. For equilibrium Fnet = 0

τnet = 0 about any point
2. N1 N2
x
P Q

L/ (x–L/2)
2 W
W
Q = 0 N1 =
3
 L
N1 x − W  x −  = 0
 2
W  L
x = W x − 
3  2
3L
x = 3x −
2
3L
2x =
2
3L
x=
4
3. ∵ τH = 0
3
⇒ 12g × ℓ = mg  + 3g 
2 2
m 9
⇒ 12ℓ = +
2 2
⇒ 24 = 9 + m
⇒ m = 15kg
4. τnet = 0
16 × 6 = m × 8
m = 12 kg
5. fr = N2 and N1 = Mg
Taking torque about A
 
Mg  cos   − N2 sin  = 0
 2 
Mgcos 
N2 =
2sin 

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∵ fr = µ × N1 ⇒ N2 = µMg
Mg
cotθ = µMg
2
cot 
∴ µ
2
cot 
µ min =
2

6. R1 + R 2 = 10
ΣτA = 0 ⇒ R 2 × 1 − 10 × 0.3 = 0
⇒ R 2 = 3N, R1 = 10 − R 2 = 10 − 3 = 7N
⇒ R1 = 7N and R 2 = 3N
7. Taking torque about hinge A.
P×L−W×ℓ = 0
W
⇒ P=
L
8. R M + R B = 900
Στman = 0
L
⇒ 800x + 100 2 − R B L = 0 …(1)
Given, R M = 3R B .
4R B = 900 ⇒ R B = 225
Put value of R B in equation (1), we get
L
800x + 100  − 225L = 0
2
800x = 175L
⇒ x = 0.22L
9. The magnitude of single force should be
200 + 300 + 400 = 900 N
ΣτA = 0
⇒
L L 3L
300  + 200 + + 400  = 900x
3 2 4
5
⇒ x = L = 0.555L  0.56L
9
10. Taking torque about D
2(3 − x) = 4x ⇒ x = 1m
2N 4N
D

A x B
3-x

6N

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Rotational Motion Part-10

Newton's Second law in Rotation DPP-09

1. A Uniform Rod of mass m and length L is shown in figure. Find 𝛂 on releasing the rod.

O
mg
3g
(1) 2L
6g
(2) 5L
3g
(3) L
7g
(4) 11L

2. Find 𝛂 on releasing the rod?

30º
O
mg
3g
(1) 4ℓ
3√3g
(2) 4ℓ
7√3g
(3) 2ℓ
8√3g
(4) 5ℓ

3. Disk (M,R) find the angular acceleration of the disc

g
(1) 2R
11g
(2) 7R
(3)
2g O
3R mg
9g
(4) 5R

4. A thin uniform rod AB (m, l) can freely rotate about end A. The rod is released from horizontal
position as shown. Instantaneous angular acceleration of the rod can be given by
3g
(1) α = 2l
3g Rod(m,l)
(2) α = l
(3) α =
3g A B
4l
g
(4)
l

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Rotational Motion Part-10

5. A uniform rod of mass m and length L can rotate in a vertical plane about a smooth horizontal
axis hinged at point H. What is the force exerted by the hinge just after the rod is released from
rest, from an initial horizontal position.
m, L

H
mg
(1)
2
3mg
(2)
4
(3) mg
mg
(4) 4

6. A rope is wound round a hollow cylinder of mass 2kg and radius 0.5 m. If the rope is pulled with
a force of 80 N, the angular acceleration of the cylinder will be :
(1) 20 rad/s2
(2) 40 rad/s2
(3) 60 rad/s2
(4) 80 rad/s2

7. A rope of negligible mass is wound round a hollow cylinder of mas 10 kg and radius 50 cm. What
is the angular acceleration of the cylinder if the rope is pulled with a force of 100 N
(1) 25 rad/s2
(2) 15 rad/s2
(3) 10 rad/s2
(4) 20 rad/s2

8. Moment of inertia of a body is 2.5 𝐤𝐠𝐦𝟐 , then the torque required to produce an angular
acceleration of 18 𝐫𝐚𝐝/𝐬 𝟐 in the body is -
(1) 47 Nm
(2) 50 Nm
(3) 55 Nm
(4) 45 Nm

9. A uniform rod of mass m and length 𝓵 can rotate in vertical plane about a smooth horizontal axis
hinged at point H. Find angular acceleration 𝛂 of the rod just after it is released from initial
position making an angle of 37º with horizontal from rest ? Find force exerted by the hinge just
after the rod is released from rest.

37
H º
mg√10
(1) 6g/5ℓ, 5
mg
(2) 3g/2ℓ, 5
mg√10
(3) 7g/5ℓ, 5
mg√20
(4) 9g/5ℓ, 5

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Rotational Motion Part-10

10. A wheel of moment of inertia 𝟐. 𝟎 × 𝟏𝟎𝟑 𝐤𝐠𝐦𝟐is rotating at uniform angular speed of 𝟒 𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐬−𝟏 .
What is the torque required to stop it in one second.
(1) 0.5 × 103 Nm
(2) 8.0 × 103 Nm
(3) 2.0 × 103 Nm
(4) None of these

11. The moment of inertia of an angular wheel shown in figure is 3200 𝐤𝐠𝐦𝟐 . If the inner radius is 5
cm and the outer radius is 20 cm, and the wheel is acted upon by the forces shown, then the
angular acceleration of the wheel is
10N
90º

120º 90º
90º 5cm
20 cm

12
9N N
(1) 10−1 rad/s2
(2) 10−2 rad/s2
(3) 10−3 rad/s2
(4) 10−4 rad/s2

12. A uniform disc of mass M and radius R is mounted on an axle supported in frictionless bearings.
A light cord is wrapped around the rim of the disc and a steady downwards pull T is exerted on
the cord. The angular acceleration of the disc is
T
(1) MR
MR
(2) T
2T
(3) MR
MR
(4) 2T

13. In previous problem, the tangential acceleration of a point on the rim is :

T
(1)
M
MR2
(2) T
2T
(3) M
MR2
(4) 2T

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Rotational Motion Part-10

Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Answer 1 2 3 1 4 4 4 4 1 2 3 3 3

SOLUTIONS DPP-09
1. τH/o + τmg/o = Iα
mgL mL2
O+ 2
= 3
×α
3g
α= 2L

2. τH/O + τmg/O = Iα
mgL mL2
O+ 2
cos30° = 3
×α
3√3g
4ℓ
=α

3. τH/O + τmg/O = Iα
3
O + mgR = 2 mR2 × α
2g
=α
3R

ℓ 1
4. τ = mg , I = mℓ2
2 3
τ 3g
α= I =2I

5. RH
L/2

C
Mg

L mL2
τ = mg 2 = ( 3
)α
3g
So, α = 2L
L 3g
acm = ∝ 2 = 4

 mg – R H = macm
m×3g
mg − R H = 4
3mg
R H = mg −
4
mg
RH =
4

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6. Moment of inertia of a hollow cylinder about its own axis = MR2

Torque acting on the cylinder by pulling the rope with a force F is
τ = rF sinθ
= F. (r sinθ) = F. r⊥
= 80 × 0.5 = 40 N-m
and I = MR2 = 2 × (0.5)2 = 0.5 kg − m2
Now τ = Iα
τ 40N−m
∴ α = I = 0.5kg−m2 = 80rad/s 2

7. I = mR2
τ=F×R=1∝
F × R = mR2 ∝
F 100×100
∝= = = 20rad/s2
mR 10×50

8. τ = Iα = 2.5 × 18
τ = 45 Nm

9. Torque about hinge = τH = Iα

ℓ mℓ2
mgcos37×2 = 3
α
α = 6g/5ℓ
ℓ 3g
at = α 2 = 5

mgcos37 – N1 = mat
mg
N1 = 5

Angular velocity of rod is zero so N2 = mgsin37° = 3mg/5

mg 2 3mg 2 mg√10
N = √N12 + N22 = √( 5
) +( 5
) = 5

ω 4
10. α= t
= 1 = 4rad/s 2

τ = Iα = 2 × 103 × 4 = 8 × 103 N

20 20 5
11. τ = Iα ⇒ 10  + 9 − 12  = 3200 
100 100 100

⇒ 2 + 1.8 – 0.6 = 3200 

⇒ α = 10−3 rad/s2

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12. Torque exerted on the disc τ = TR

Now τ = Iα
τ TR 2TR 2T
Or α=I=1 = MR2 = MR
MR2
2

R M

13. Tangential acceleration

2T 2T
α = rα = R (MR) = M

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Rotational Motion Part-11

Rotating Pulley DPP-10

1. A fixed pulley of radius 20 cm and moment of inertia 0.32 kg·𝐦𝟐 about its axle has a massless cord
wrapped around its rim. A 2 kg mass M is attached to the end of the cord. The pulley can rotate
about its axis without any friction. Find the acceleration of the mass M. (Assume g = 10 m/𝐬 𝟐 )

M
(1) a = 4m/s2
(2) a = 2m/s2
(3) a = 3m/s2
(4) a = 5m/s2

2. Figure shows a uniform disc, with mass M = 2.4 kg and radius R = 20 cm, mounted on a fixed
horizontal axle. A block of mass m = 1.2 kg hangs from a massless cord which is wrapped around
the rim of the disc. The tension in the cord is :

(1) 12 N
(2) 20 N
(3) 24 N
(4) 6N

3. A mass ‘m’ is supported by a massless string wound around a uniform hollow cylinder of mass m
and radius R. If the string does not slip on the cylinder, with what acceleration will the mass fall
on release?
5g
(1)
6
R
(2) g m
2g
(3)
3
g
(4)
2
m

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4. If no slipping is present between pulley and string, then find a & 𝐓𝟏 & 𝐓𝟐 as shown in figure.
g 2mg 5mg
(1) a = m / s,T1 = N,T2 = N 
7 7 7 T1 m,
m R
g 4mg mg
(2) a = m / s,T1 = N,T2 = N
6 6 3

4g 4mg 6mg T
(3) a = m / s,T1 = N,T2 = N 2
7 7 7 2
g mg 2mg m
(4) a = m / s,T1 = N,T2 = N
2 9 9

5. A string (cord) is wrapped around the disc as shown in figure

m,
(i) acceleration of block
(ii) Tension in the cord?
g mg T
(1) a = ,T =
5 5
2
4g 2mg
(2) a = ,T = m
5 5

3g 2mg
(3) a = ,T =
8 10

4g 2mg
(4) a = ,T =
7 7

6. Find acceleration of the block and tension in strings if there is no slipping between rope R pulley.

Smoot m O (o =
h mR2)

g mg 2mg
(1) a = m / s2 ,T1 = ,T2 =
3 3 3
g 2mg mg
(2) a = m / s2 ,T1 = ,T2 =
4 3 3
g mg 2mg
(3) a = m / s2 ,T1 = ,T2 =
6 6 6
g mg 4mg
(4) a = 5 m/s 2, T1 = 3
, T2 = 3

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Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6
Answer 2 4 4 3 2 1

SOLUTIONS DPP-10

1.


R
T
T
a 2kg
For the motion of the block 2g – T=2a
For the motion of the pulley  = TR = 
Ia Ia g
∵ a = αR ∴ T = ⇒ 2g – 2 = 2a ⇒ a =
R2 R I
1+
2R 2
10 10 10
⇒ a= = = = 2m / s2
0.32 1 + 4 5
1+
2 0.2 0.2

2. For block mg – T = ma …(i)

For disc (pulley) , 
MR 2
T × R = Iα = 
2
a T
But  =
R T
Ma a
∴ T= …(ii)
2
mg − T 2m mg 2m mg
∴ =  = +1
T M T M
mg (1.2  10)
T= = = 6N
 2m   2  1.2 
 M + 1   2.4 + 1 
   

3.
T

=
a R
m 

m T
g

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a
T. R = mR2 ∙
R
T = ma ...(1)
ma = mg – T ...(2)
(m + m)a = mg
a = g/2

2mg 4g
4. a= = m/s
mR 2 1 7
2m + m +  2
2 R
T1 = ma …(1)
4mg
T1 = N
7

2mg – T2 = 2ma …(2)

4g
T2 = 2mg – 2m( )
7
14mg − 8mg
=
7
6mg
T2 = N
7

2mg 2mg 2mg 4mg 4g

5. (i) a = = = = =
mR 2
m 5m 5m 5
2m + 2m +
2R 2 2 2
(ii) 2mg – T = 2ma
8mg 2mg
T = 2mg – =
5 5

6. FBD of blocks
a
m T1
⇒ T1 = ma …(1)
T2
a m
m
⇒ mg − T2 = ma …(2)
g
FBD of pulley
T1 
R

T2
⇒ T2 R − T1 R = I. α …(3)
⇒ a = Rα …(4)

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I
∴ T1 − T2 = R2 ∙ a
mR2
T2 − T1 = R2
∙a …(5)
On adding equation (1), (2) and (5), we get
⇒ mg = 3ma
g
⇒ a = m / s2
3
Now, on putting the value of 'a' in equation (1) and (2), we get
mg
T1 =
3
2mg
T2 =
3

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Toppling DPP-11

1. If the block shown in the figure is in equilibrium, under the action of an external force. Then
choose the correct free body diagram of the block: -

F M

(1) F

f
Mg

(2) F

f
Mg

(3) F

f
Mg
(4) None of these

2. Find the minimum value of F to topple about an edge.

a
F

b M

Mgb
(1)
2a
Mga
(2)
b
Mg
(3)
2
Mga
(4)
2b

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3. A uniform cube of mass M and side a is placed on a frictionless horizontal surface. A vertical force
F is applied to the edge as shown in figure. Match the Column I with Column II and mark the
correct choice from the given codes.
F

Column-I Column-II
Mg Mg
(i) F (p) Cube will move up
4 2
Mg
(ii) F (q) Cube will not exhibit motion
2
(iii) F > Mg (r) Cube will begin to rotate and slip at A
Mg Normal reaction effectively at a/3 from A, no
(iv) F= (s)
4 motion
Codes :
(1) i – p, ii – q, iii – s, iv – r
(2) i – r, ii – s, iii – q, iv – p
(3) i – q, ii – r, iii – p, iv – s
(4) i – s, ii – p, iii – r, iv – q

4. A cubical block of mass m and edge ‘a’ slides down a rough inclined plane of inclination  with
uniform velocity. Find the torque of the normal force acting on the block, about its centre.
1
(1) mg asinθ a
2
(2) mga tan m
1
(3) mga cos θ
2
1
(4) mga sin 2θ
4 

5. An equilateral prism of mass m rests on a rough horizontal surface with coefficient of friction µ.
A horizontal force F is applied on the prism as shown in figure. If the friction coefficient is
sufficiently high so that the prism does not slide before toppling the minimum force required to
topple the prism is
mg
(1)
3
mg F
(2)
4
a a
µmg
(3)
3
a
µmg
(4)
4

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6. A uniform cube of side a and mass m rests on a rough horizontal table. A horizontal force F is
applied normal to one of the faces at a point that is directly above the centre of the face, at a
height 3a/4 above the base. The minimum value of F for which the cube begins to tilt about the
edge is (assume that the cube does not slide)
2mg
(1)
3
mg
(2)
4
3mg
(3)
4
(4) mg

7. Find minimum value of 𝓵 so that truck can avoid the dead end, without toppling the block kept
on it.
h v2
(1) b
2b g
v
h v2 Sufficiently h
(2) m
b g rough 
h v surface
(3)
2b g
Power breaks
v2
(4)
2b

8. Find minimum value of force F required to topple a box of 2 kg if friction is sufficient for no
slipping?

(1) 5N F 4m
(2) 10 N
2kg 4m
(3) 25 N
(4) 35 N

9. In previous question, if 'F = 6N', then find effective point of application of normal force.

(1) 1.2 m N
(2) 3.7 m 6N
x
(3) 8.4 m O
(4) 9m fr
mg
10. In previous question, Minimum value of µ so that toppling occurs before slipping.
(1) 0.3
(2) 0.2
(3) 0.5
(4) 0.7

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Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Answer 2 4 3 1 1 1 1 2 1 3

SOLUTIONS DPP-11
1. To balance the torque normal will shift
N

fr
Mg

2.
N
a
F

fr O
Mg
0 = 0
a
–F × b + Mg = 0
2
Mga
F=
2b

3. From figure, Moment of force F about A,

1 = F × a, anticlockwise.

Moment of weight Mg of cube about A,

a
 2 = Mg × , clockwise.
2
Thus cube will not exhibit any motion, if τ1 = τ2
a Mg
Or F × a = Mg × or F >
2 2
The cube will rotate only, when 1 > 2
a Mg
F × a > Mg or F >
2 2
If we assume that normal reaction is effective at a/3 from A, then block would turn if
a Mg
Mg × = F × a or F =
3 3
Mg Mg
When F =  , there will be no motion.
4 3
Hence, we conclude (i) – q; (ii) – r; (iii) – p; (iv) – s.

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4. ∵ f = mgsinθ
N = mgcosθ N
Net torque about O is zero x f

 net = 0
mg sin
O mg cos
a a  a
Mg sin × +N  − x  = mg cosθ ×
2 2  2

a a a
mg sin × + N× −Nx = mg cosθ ×
2 2 2
1
Nx = mga sin 
2

5. Torque about point 'P'

τN = 0 F

τf = 0 ξ3a
N 2
τF = τmg
f
 3 
F a = mg
a a/2 P
 2  2 mg
 
mg
so F =
3

6. To tilt about, torque of F about A should be greater than torque of mg about A.

3a a
F  mg 
4 2
2mg
⇒ F
3
2mg
∴ Fmin =
3

7. τNet/O = 0
b
For no toppling of the block
h b
ma  mg h ma
2 2
b O
a g fr
h N
Final velocity of truck is zero. So that mg

b 
0 = v 2 − 2 g 
h 
h v2
=
2b g

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Rotational Motion Part-12

N
8. F
O
fr
mg
Here N = mg = 20 N
F = fr
τO = 0
⇒ τO = F × 2 + f r × 2 = N × 2
τO = F × 2 + F × 2 = 40
4F = 40
⇒ Fmin = 10N

9. Here fr = F = 6N
τO = 0
⇒ 6 × 2 + 6 × 2 – 20x = 0
⇒ 24 – 20x = 0
24 6
⇒ x= = = 1.2m
20 5

10. Fmin = 10N

FSmax = µs N = µ(20)
FS max > 10
µ(20) > 10
µ > 0.5
∴ µmin = 0.5

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Rotational Motion Part-13

Angular momentum DPP-12

1. A particle is moving along a straight line parallel to x-axis with constant velocity. Find angular
momentum about the origin in vector form :
y
m 𝑣Ԧ
B
d 𝑟Ԧ

A
x
a
(1) + mv 2bk̂
(2) – mvbk̂
(3) –2mvbk̂
(4) –mvbĵ

2. A particle is rotating in circle with uniform speed as shown. The angular momentum of the
particle w.r.t. origin is :-
y

x
Origi
(1) Constant in magnitude only n
(2) Constant in magnitude as well as direction
(3) Constant in direction only
(4) Variable in magnitude as well as direction

3. A particle of mass m is moving with constant speed v on the line y = b in positive x-direction.
Find its angular momentum about origin, when position coordinates of the particle are (a, b).
(1) mvb
(2) mvb/2
(3) mvb/4
(4) none

4. A particle is moving along a straight line with increasing speed. Its angular momentum about a
fixed point on this line :
(1) Goes on increasing
(2) Goes on decreasing
(3) May be increasing or decreasing depending on direction of motion
(4) Remains zero

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5. In an orbital motion, the angular momentum vector is :-

(1) along the radius vector
(2) parallel to the linear momentum
(3) in the orbital plane
(4) perpendicular to the orbital plane

6. A body of mass m is moving with constant velocity parallel to x-axis. The angular momentum
with respect to origin :-
(1) increases with time
(2) decreases with time
(3) does not change
(4) none of above

7. A unit mass at position vector 𝐫Ԧ = (𝟑𝐢̂ + 𝟒𝐣̂) is moving with velocity 𝐯⃗Ԧ = (𝟓𝐢̂ − 𝟔𝐣̂) . What is the
angular momentum of the body about the origin?
(1) 2 units along z axis
(2) 38 units along x axis
(3) 38 units along y axis
(4) 38 units along z axis

8. A particle of mass m moves in the XY plane with a velocity V along the straight-line AB. If the
angular momentum of the particle with respect to origin O is LA when it is at A and LB when it is
at B, then:-
Y B
A

X
O
(1) LA > LB
(2) LA = LB
(3) The relationship between LA and LB depends upon the slope of the line AB
(4) LA < LB

9. The position of a particle is given by : 𝐫Ԧ = 𝐢̂ + 𝟐𝐣̂ − 𝐤

̂ and its linear momentum is given by : 𝐩
⃗Ԧ =
̂ . Then its angular momentum, about the origin is perpendicular to -
𝟑𝐢̂ + 𝟒𝐣̂ − 𝟐𝐤
(1) YZ-plane
(2) z-axis
(3) y-axis
(4) x-axis

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10. Three particles A, B and C are moving as shown in figure. Calculate the angular momentum of
the third particle C so that the angular momentum of system about point O becomes zero –
y

A 2k
g 10
m/s
2 12m/s
m
2kg
x
O C B
5m
(1) 80k̂ kg m/s
(2) −80k̂ kg m/s
(3) 40k̂ kg m/s
(4) −40k̂ kg m/s

11. A particle of mass m is moving in a plane along a circle of radius r. Its angular momentum about
the axis of rotation is L. What is the centripetal force acting on the particle ?
L2
(1)
mr
L2 m
(2)
r
L2
(3)
mr3
L
(4)
mr3

12. A particle of mass 5 units is moving with a uniform speed 𝐯 = 𝟑√𝟐 unit in the x-y plane along the
line
y = x + 4. The magnitude of the angular momentum about origin is :
(1) zero
(2) 60 unit
(3) 7.5 unit
(4) 40√2 unit

13. A body of mass m and radius r is released from rest along a smooth inclined plane of angle of
inclination 𝛉. The angular momentum of the body about the instantaneous point of contact after
a time t from the instant of release is equal to :
(1) mgrt cos θ
(2) mgrt sin θ
3
(3)   mgrt sin θ
2
(4) none of these

14. A particle of mass 1 kg is moving along the line y = x + 2 (here x and y are in m) with speed 2
m/s. The magnitude of angular momentum of the particle about origin is :
(1) 4 kgm2 s−1
(2) 2√2 kgm2 s−1
(3) 4√2 kgm2 s−1
(4) 2 kgm2 s−1

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Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Answer 2 4 1 4 4 3 4 2 4 2 3 2 2 2

SOLUTIONS DPP-12

1.
y rԦ
(a,b)  v

(0,0) 
(a,0) x
⃗Ԧ|= mv r⊥ = mvb
|L
Direction : −k̂ (Right Hand thumb Rule)
 ⃗LԦ = −mvbk̂

2. As particle moves with constant speed but the magnitude & direction of angular momentum changes
continuously. As shown in figure because perpendicular distance of the particle and v
⃗Ԧ changes
continuously.
rԦ
y y

⃗Ԧ
v
rԦ
⃗Ԧ
v

 d ℓ
x x

3. y
P(a,b v
 )

b r
 x

Angular momentum
= momentum × perpendicular distance
= (mv) (r sin θ) = mvb

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4.

L = 0 because angle between rԦ & v

⃗Ԧ is always zero (as point lies on the same line)
5. Angular momentum is an axial vector.

6. Constant velocity
y

h

x

Angular momentum = mv
⃗Ԧ1 rԦ
= mvh = constant

7. ⃗Ԧ) = 1 × [(3î + 4ĵ) × (5î − 6ĵ)] = −38k̂

⃗LԦ = m(rԦ × v

y
8. 
B
A

r1
x
O
L = mvr⊥
r⊥ = same
v = same
LA = LB

ˆi ˆj kˆ
9. L = r  p = 1 2 −1
3 4 −2

⃗Ԧ = rԦ × p
L ⃗Ԧ = î(−4 + 4) − ĵ(−2 + 3) + k̂(4 − 6)
= 0î − 1ĵ − 2k̂
⃗LԦ has components along –y-axis and –z-axis but it has no components in the x-axis. The angular
momentum is in Y–Z plane, i.e. perpendicular to x-axis.

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Rotational Motion Part-13

10. 0 = 20 × 2(−k̂) + 24 × 5(+k̂) + ⃗LԦ

⃗Ԧ = −120k̂ + 40k̂
L
⃗LԦ = −80k̂ kg m/s

L
11. L = mvr ⇒ v =
mr
mv2 L2
F= ⇒F=
r mr3

12.
y=x+4

45° 4

Ԧl = mv(r1 )
4
= 5 × 3√2 ×
2
= 60

13. Since the surface is frictionless, the body does not rotate about its centre of mass. Only it slides parallel
to the surface. i.e. ω = 0 and ν = (g sin θ)t
The angular momentum after time t :
L = mνr = m(g sin θt)r = mgrt sin θ

mg
14. Angular momentum of particle about origin O is :
here r⊥ = r cos 45°
y y=x+2

4
rj
x
v
m

4
L = mνr⊥ = (1)(2)(2 cos 45°) = = 2 2 kgm2 s −1
2

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Rotational Motion Part-14

Angular momentum of objects and Relation between Torque and Angular momentum DPP-13

1. A ring of mass 15 kg and diameter 0.2 meter is rotating about its geometrical axis at 1800
rotations per minute. Its moment of inertia and angular momentum will be respectively:-
(1) 1.5 kg-m2 and 28.26 J-s
(2) 1.5 kg-m2 and 0.4 J-s
(3) 0.15 kg-m2 and 28.26 J-s
(4) 0.15 kg-m2 and zero

2. A fan of moment of inertia 2.4 𝐤𝐠𝐦𝟐 is to run upto a working speed of 0.5 revolution per second.
Indicate the correct value of the angular momentum of the fan will be?
metre2
(1) 4.8π kg ×
sec
metre2
(2) 9.6π kg ×
sec
metre2
(3) 2.4π kg ×
sec
 metre 2
(4) kg ×
6 sec

3. A uniform solid cylinder (m, r) is in rolling motion as shown figure 'p' be it's linear momentum
and 'L' be it's angular momentum about O. Then

vo
wo

O
(1) L = pr
3
(2) L = pr
2
5
(3) L = pr
6
1
(4) L = pr
2

4. A solid cylinder is rolling over a horizontal surface as shown. The cylinder has mass m and radius
r. Magnitude of resultant angular momentum about O will be equal to -

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Rotational Motion Part-14

(1) mvr
1
(2) mvr
2
3
(3) mvr
2
(4) 2 mvr

5. For an object in rotational motion angular momentum increases from 7 kg 𝐦𝟐 𝐬 −𝟏 to 19 kg 𝐦𝟐 𝐬 −𝟏

in 30s time. Magnitude of average torque on the object is equal to –
(1) 0.4 Nm
(2) 0.6 Nm
(3) 3.6 Nm
(4) 6 Nm

6. A constant torque acting on a uniform circular wheel changes its angular momentum from 𝐀𝐎 to
𝟒𝐀𝐎 in 4 seconds. The magnitude of this torque is –
3A O
(1)
4
(2) AO
(3) 4AO
(4) 12AO

7. A solid cylinder of mass 20 kg and radius 20 cm rotates about its axis with a angular speed 100
rad 𝐬 −𝟏 . The angular momentum of the cylinder about its axis is
(1) 40 J s
(2) 400 J s
(3) 20 J s
(4) 200 J s

8. A uniform solid disk of mass m = 3.0 kg and radius r = 0.20 m rotates about a fixed axis
perpendicular to its face with angular frequency 6 rad/s. The magnitude of the angular
momentum of the disk when the axis of rotation passes through a point midway between the
centre and the rim is
(1) 0.72 kg. m2 /s
(2) 0.54 kg. m2 /s
(3) 0.36 kg. m2 /s
(4) 1.08kg. m2 /s

9. A uniform solid sphere of radius r = 0.500 m and mass m = 15.0 kg turns counterclockwise about
a vertical axis through its centre. Find its vector angular momentum about this axis when its
angular speed is 3.00 rad/s.
(1) (2.50 kg ∙ m2 /s)k̂
(2) −(4.50 kg ∙ m2 /s)k̂
(3) −(2.50 kg ∙ m2 /s)k̂
(4) (4.50 kg ∙ m2 /s)k̂

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10. Average torque on a projectile of mass m (initial speed u and angle of projection 𝛉) between
initial and final positions P and Q as shown in figure, about the point of projection is :
y
u

 x
P Q
mu2 sin2
(1)
2
mu2 cos 
(2)
2
(3) mu2 sinθ
(4) mu2 cosθ

11. A sphere rolls without slipping on a rough horizontal surface with centre of mass has constant
speed 𝐯𝐎. If mass of the sphere is M and its radius be R, then the angular momentum of the sphere
about the point of contact is

0 V
0
P

4
(1) Mvo R(−k̂)
5
9
(2) MvO R(−k̂)
5
8
(3) Mvo R(−k̂)
5
7
(4) Mvo R(−k̂)
5

12. A disc of mass m and Radius R is Rolling on fixed surface. Find angular momentum about point
C.
C 

R
V
0

3MRVO
(1)
4
MRVO
(2)
2
7MRVO
(3)
8
11MRVO
(4)
12

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Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Answer 3 3 2 3 1 1 1 2 4 1 4 2

SOLUTIONS DPP-13

1. I = MR2 = 15 × (0.1)2 = 15 × 0.01 = 0.15 kgm2

2 1800
= = 60π rad/sec
60
L = Iω = 0.15 × 60π = 28.26 J-sec

2. f = 0.5
ω = 2πf = π rad/sec
L = Iω
L =2.4 × π = 2.4 π kgm2 /sec

3
3. P = mvo L = mvo r + Iωo = mv O r
2
3 3
L = mv O r = pr
2 2

4. Lorbital = mvr
1 v 1
Lorbital = I = mr2  = mvr
2 r 2
3 ⃗ spin | |L
⃗ orbital }
Lresultant = mvr {L
2

L 19 − 7
5. av = = = 0.4Nm
t 30

L 4AO − AO 3AO
6.  = = =
t 4 4

7. Here, M = 20 kg
R = 20 cm = 20 × 102 m, ω = 100 rad s−1
Moment of inertia of the solid cylinder about its axis is
MR2 (20kg)(20  10−2 m)2
I= = = 0.4kg m2
2 2
Angular momentum of the cylinder about axis is
L = Iω = (0.4 kg m2 )(100 rad s −1 ) = 40 J s

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8. For a point midway between the centre and the rim, we use the parallel-axis theorem to find the
moment of inertia about this point. Then,
1 R 
2

L = I =  MR 2 + M    
 2  2  
3
= 4 (3.00 kg)(0.200 m)2 (6.00 rad/s)
= 0.540 kg ∙ m2 /s

9. The moment of inertia of the sphere about an axis through its centre is
2 2
I = MR2 = (15.0 kg)(0.500 m)2 = 1.50 kg ∙ m2
5 5
Therefore, the magnitude of the angular momentum is
 rad 
L = Iω = (1.50 kg. m2 )  3.00 = 4.50 kg. m2 /s
 s 
Since the sphere rotates counter clockwise about the vertical axis, the angular momentum vector is
directed upwards in the +z direction. Thus,
⃗ = (4.50 kg ∙ m2 /s)k̂
L

10. ⃗
τ⃗av ∙ Δt = ΔL (i)
2usin 
Here Δt = time of flight =
g
Change in angular momentum about point of projectile (initially it is zero)
⃗⃗⃗⃗ | = |L
|ΔL ⃗ f − ⃗Li | = (mu sin θ) Range
(musin )(u2 sin2) mu3 sin sin2
= =
g g

L mu3 sin  sin2 g

Now av = = 
t g 2usin 

mu2 sin2
=
2

11. Since ⃗LP = ⃗Lcm + r × p

⃗ cm
y

v0 x
O
P
⃗LP = Icm ωO (−k̂) + Mv0 R(−k̂)
Since sphere is in pure rolling motion hence
ω = vO /R
2  7
⇒
5
v 
R
( )
LP =  MR 2  0  + Mv 0R −kˆ  = Mv 0R −kˆ
 5
( )

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C
12. C 

r⊥ = R
rC
⃗⃗⃗
O V V
CO CO
0 0
M M

⃗⃗⃗⃗
LC = ICOM ω + MVCOM R
MR 2
⇒ − ω + MRV0
2

MR 2 v0
⇒ −  + MRV0
2 R
Mv 0R MRv 0
LC = − + MRv 0 =
2 2

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Rotational Motion Part-15

Conservation of Angular Momentum DPP-14

1. A disc of mass 1 kg and radius 0.1 m is rotating with angular velocity 𝟐𝟎 𝐫𝐚𝐝/𝐬. What is angular
velocity (𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐚𝐝/𝐬) if a mass of 0.5 kg is put on the circumference of the disc?
(1) 10
(2) 20
(3) 40
(4) 30

2. A metre stick is pivoted about its centre. A piece of wax of mass 𝟐𝟎𝐠 travelling horizontally and
perpendicular to it at 𝟓 𝐦/𝐬 strikes and adheres to one end of the stick so that the stick starts to
rotate in a horizontal circle. Given the moment of inertia of the stick and wax about the pivot is
𝟎. 𝟎𝟐 𝐤𝐠 𝐦𝟐 , the initial angular velocity of the stick is:

1m

5m/s
20g

(1) 1.58 rad/s

(2) 2.24 rad/s
(3) 2.50 rad/s
(4) 5.00 rad/s

3. If two discs of moment of inertia 𝐈𝟏 and 𝐈𝟐 rotating about collinear axis passing through their
centres of mass and perpendicular to their planes with angular speeds, 𝛚𝟏 and 𝛚𝟐 respectively in
opposite direction are made to rotate combinedly along same axis, then the magnitude of
angular velocity of the system is:
I1 1 + I22
(1)
I1 + I2
I11 − I22
(2)
I1 + I2
I1 1 + I22
(3)
1 + 2
I11 − I22
(4)
1 − 2

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4. A rod AB of mass 2m and length 𝓵 is lying on a horizontal frictionless surface. A particle of mass
m travelling along the surface hits the end 'A' of the rod with a velocity v0 in a direction
perpendicular to AB. The collision is elastic. After the collision the particle comes to rest. Find out
after collision, velocity of centre of mass of rod and Angular velocity
v0 3v
(1) v = , = 0
2
v 3v
(2) v = 0 ,  = 0
4 4
v v
(3) v = 0 ,  = 0
8 8
v 3v
(4) v = 0 ,  = 0
9 7

5. A uniform rod of mass m and length 𝓵 can rotate freely on a smooth horizontal plane about a
vertical axis hinged at point H. A point mass having same mass m coming with an initial speed u
perpendicular to the rod, strikes the rod and sticks to it at a distance of 𝟑𝓵/𝟒 from hinge point.
Find out the angular velocity of the rod just after collision?
6u
(1)  =
3
36u
(2)  =
43
7u
(3)  =
9
24u
(4)  =
25

6. A particle of mass m is moving horizontally at speed v perpendicular to a uniform rod of length

d and mass M = 6m. The rod is hinged at centre O and can freely rotate in horizontal plane about
a fixed vertical axis passing through its centre O. The hinge is frictionless. The particle strikes and
sticks to the end of the rod. The angular speed of the system just after the collision.
M

O d

v
m
(1) 2v/3d
(2) 3v/2d
(3) v/3d
(4) 2v/d

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7. A thin and circular disc of mass M and radius R is rotating in a horizontal plane about an axis
passing through its centre and perpendicular to its plane with an angular velocity 𝛚. If another
disc of same dimension but of mass M/4 is placed gently on the first disc co-axially, then the new
angular velocity of the system is
5
(1) 
4
2
(2) 
3
4
(3) 
5
3
(4) 
2

8. A particle stops just after the collision with the rod. Find the angular velocity of the rod just after
collision
Rod(m,L)
O

m v0

3v 0
(1)  =
L
7v0
(2)  =
9L
v0
(3)  =
L
3v 0
(4)  =
2L

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Rotational Motion Part-15

Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Answer 1 3 2 1 2 1 3 4

SOLUTIONS DPP-14

1.  '
M R M
m

from conservation of angular momentum

Iω = I′ω′
MR 2  MR 2 
 = + mR 2  '
2  2 
1  (0.1)2  1  (0.1)2 
  20 =  + 0.5  (0.1)2  '
2  2 
⇒ ω′ = 10 rad/s


2. 1m

5m/s
20g
from conservation of angular momentum
Li = Lf
mvr = Itotal ω.
1
0.020  5  = (0.02) .
2
ω = 2.5 rad/sec.

3. 

I1
 I1+I2

I2

From conservation of angular momentum

Li = Lf
⇒ I1 ω1 − I2 ω2 = (I1 + I2 )ω
I11 − I22
⇒ =
I1 + I2

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4. Let just after collision the speed of COM of rod is v and angular velocity about COM is  .
m v0 A m vf=0 A

ℓ/2 ℓ/2

2m COM COM v

ℓ/2 ℓ/2

B B
Before collision After collision
External force on the system (rod + mass) in horizontal plane is zero
Apply conservation of linear momentum in x direction
mv0 = 2mv …(i)
Net torque on the system about any point is zero
Apply conservation of angular momentum about COM of rod.
2m 2
mv 0 = I  mv0 = 
2 2 12

mv0 = m ….(ii)
3
On solving, equation (i) and (ii)
v0
velocity of centre of mass v =
2
3v0
and angular velocity  = .

5. Angular Momentum about hinge

Li = Lf
3   m 3  
2 2

mu   =  + m   
 4   3  4  
36u
=
43

6. By conservation of angular momentum about hinge O.

L = I
d  Md2 d 
2

mv =  + m   
2  12  2  

mvd  md2 md2 

 = + 
2  2 4 
mvd 3
= md2
2 4
2v
 =
3d

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Rotational Motion Part-15

7. According to conservation of angular momentum

I11 = I22

1 1 1 M  
MR 21 =  MR 2 +   R 2  2
2  2 2 4  

1 1 MR 2 
MR 2 =  MR 2 +  2
2 2 8 

MR 2
2 = 2 2 
5MR
8

4
2 = 
5

8. Applying conservation of angular momentum about point O

Li = Lf

L ML2
mv 0 +0=0+ 
2 3

3v 0
 =
2L

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Rotational Motion Part-16

Problems based on Conservation of Angular Momentum DPP-15

1. If radius of earth suddenly contracts by half of its initial value keeping mass constant, then what
will be the time period of rotation of earth about it axis.
(1) 6hr
(2) 12hr
(3) 3hr
(4) 4hr

2. A thin circular ring of mass M and radius R is rotating about its axis with a constant angular
velocity 𝛚. Four objects each of mass M are kept gently to the opposite ends of two perpendicular
diameters of the ring. The angular velocity of the ring will be:
M
(1)
M + 4m
(M + 4m)
(2)
M
(M − 4m)
(3)
M + 4m
M
(4)
4m

3. A child is standing with his two arms outstretched at the centre of a turntable that is rotating
about its central axis with an angular speed 𝛚𝟎 . Now, the child folds his hands back so that
moment of inertia becomes 3 times the initial value. The new angular speed is
(1) ω0
0
(2)
3
(3) 6ω0
0
(4)
6

4. A ballet dancer, dancing on a smooth floor is spinning about a vertical axis with her arms folded
with angular velocity of 𝟐𝟎𝐫𝐚𝐝/𝐬. When she stretches her arms fully, the spinning speed decrease
in 𝟏𝟎𝐫𝐚𝐝/𝐬. If 𝐈 is the initial moment of inertia of the dancer, the new moment of inertia is
(1) 2I
(2) 3I
(3) I/2
(4) I/3

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Rotational Motion Part-16

5. A man stands on a rotating platform with his arms stretched holding a 𝟓𝐤𝐠 weight in each hand.
The angular speed of the platform is 𝟏. 𝟐 𝐫𝐞𝐯 𝐬 −𝟏 . The moment of inertia of the man together with
the platform may be taken to be constant and equal to 𝟔𝐤𝐠𝐦𝟐 . If the man brings his arms close
to his chest with the distance of each weight from the axis changing from 100 cm to 20 cm. The
new angular speed of the platform is
(1) 2 rev s −1
(2) 3 rev s −1
(3) 5 rev s −1
(4) 6 rev s −1

6. A thin disc of mass 𝐌 and radius ‘𝐫’ is rotating about its axis with a constant angular velocity 𝛚.
Four objects each of mass 𝐦, are kept gently to the opposite ends of two perpendicular diameters
of the disc. The angular velocity of the disc will be:-
M
(1)
4m
M
(2)
M + 8m
(M + 8m)
(3)
M
(M + 8m)
(4)
M + 8m

7. 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 rotates now with an angular velocity :-
M
(1)
M+m
(M − 2m)
(2)
M + 2m
M
(3)
M + 2m
(M + m)
(4)
M

8. A solid sphere is rotating about a diameter at an angular velocity 𝛚. If it cools so that its radius
1
reduces to of its original value, its angular velocity becomes -
n th

(1)
n

(2)
n2
(3) n
(4) n2

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Rotational Motion Part-16

M R
9. Disc of M, R is rotating with 𝛚𝟎 on smooth horizontal surface. A smallest disk of  ,  is gently
 2 2
placed on bigger disc with centre coinciding ? Due to friction between them finally they rotate
with same 𝛚.
Find 𝛚.
8
(1)  = 0
9
3
(2)  = 0
5
9
(3)  = 0
10
(4)  = 20

10. Two discs of moments of inertia 𝐈𝟏 and 𝐈𝟐 about their respective axes, rotating with angular
frequencies, 𝛚𝟏 and 𝛚𝟐 respectively, are brought into contact face to face with their axes of
rotation coincident. The angular frequency of the composite disc will be A
I1 1 + I22
(1)
I1 + I2
I21 + I1 2
(2)
I1 + I2
I1 1 + I22
(3)
I1 − I2
I21 + I1 2
(4)
I1 − I2

11. A 60.0-kg woman stands at the western rim of a horizontal turntable having a moment of inertia
of 500 kg.𝐦𝟐 and a radius of 2.0 m. The turntable is initially at rest and is free to rotate about a
frictionless, vertical axle through its centre. The woman then starts walking around the rim
clockwise (as viewed from above the system) at a constant speed of 1.50 m/s relative to the Earth.
The final angular velocity of the woman and the turntable system is
(1) 0.36 rad/s (counterclockwise)
(2) 1.8 rad/s (counterclockwise)
(3) 3.6 rad/s (clockwise)
(4) 0.36 rad/s (clockwise)

12. A student sits on a freely rotating stool holding two dumbbells, each of mass 5.0 kg (Fig.). When
his arms are extended horizontally (Fig. a), the dumbbells are 1.0 m from the axis of rotation
and the student rotates with an angular speed of 1.0 rad/s. The moment of inertia of the student
plus stool is 5.0 kg.𝐦𝟐 and is assumed to be constant. The student pulls the dumbbells inwards
horizontally to a position 0.50 m from the rotation axis (Fig.). The ne angular speed of the
student is

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Rotational Motion Part-16

Larger moment of Smaller moment of

(1) 1.5 rad/s inertia and smaller inertia and larger
(2) 2.5 rad/s angular velocity angular velocity

(3) 2.0 rad/s

(4) 1.25 rad/s

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Rotational Motion Part-16

Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Answer 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 4 1 2 1 3

SOLUTIONS DPP-15
1. From conservation of angular momentum
I1 ω1 = I2 ω2
2
2 2 2  R  2
MR 2 = M
5 T1 5  2  T2
T1 24
T2 = = = 6hr
4 4

2. Initial angular momentum of ring= Iω = MR2 ω. If four objects each of mass m, and kept gently to the
opposite ends of two perpendicular diameters of the ring then final angular momentum =
(MR2 + 4mR2 )ω′
By COAM,
Li = Lf
MR2 ω = (MR2 + 4mR2 )ω′
 M 
 ' =  
 M + 4m 

3. Here,
Initial angular speed, ωi = ω0
Initial moment of inertia = Ii
Final moment of inertia If = 3Ii
According to the law of conservation of angular momentum, we get
Li = Lf
Ii ωi = If ωf
Ii i  Ii   I 
f = =   i =  i  i (∵ If = 3Ii )
If  If   3Ii 
i 0
= = (∵ ωi = ω0 )
3 3

4. Here, angular momentum is conserved.

Initial angular momentum = Final angular momentum
I × 20 = I′ × 10
Where I′ is new moment of inertia
I′ = 2I

5. Initial moment of inertia,

I1 = 6 + 2 × 5 × (1)2 = 16kgm2
Initial angular velocity, ω1 = 1.2 rev s −1
Initial angular momentum is

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Rotational Motion Part-16

L1 = I1 ω1
Final moment of Inertia,
I2 = 6 + 2 × 5 × (0.2)2 = 6.4 kg m2
Final angular speed= ω2
Final angular momentum is
L2 = I2 ω2
According to law of conservation of angular momentum,
L1 = L2 or I1 ω1 = I2 ω2
I1 1 (16kg m2 )(1.2 revs−1 )
2 = = = 3 revs−1
I2 (6.4kg m2 )

6. Befor Afte
e  r 

Applying conservation of angular momentum :-

I1 ω1 = I2 ω′
Mr2  Mr2 
 =  + 4mr2  '
2  2 

Mr2

2 M
So, ' = =
2  M + 8m  M + 8m
r  
 2 

7. Using conservation of angular momentum

MR2 = (M + 2m)R2'

M
 ' =
M + 2m

8. I1 1 = I2 2

2
2 2 R
MR 2  = M    '
5 5 n

' = n2

dL
9. ( net )sys =
dt

Li = Lf

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Rotational Motion Part-16

Ii 0 = If 

 MR2   MR2 1  M  R 2 
  =
 0  +     
 2   2 2  2  2  

 MR 2   MR 2 M R 2 
  0 =  +  
 2   2 4 4

MR 2 9MR 2
0 = 
2 16

8
 = 0
9

10. Total initial angular momentum of the two discs is Li = I1 1 + I22

When two discs are brought into contact face to face (one on top of the other) and their axes of
rotation coincide, the moment of inertia I of the system is equal to the sum of their individual
moments of inertia.

i.e. I = I1 + I2

Let  be the final angular speed of the system.

The final angular momentum of the system is

Lf = I = (I1 + I2 )

As no external torque acts on the system, therefore according to law of conservation of angular
momentum, we get

Li = Lf

I1 1 + I22 = (I1 + I2 )

I11 + I22
=
I1 + I2

11. From conservation of angular momentum for the system of the woman and the turntable, we have
Lf = Li = 0 ,

So Lf = Iwoman woman + Itable table = 0

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Rotational Motion Part-16

I 
and table =  woman  woman
 Itable 

m r2   v 
=  woman   woman 
I
 table   r 

mwoman r woman
=
Itable

60.0kg(2.00m)(1.50m / s)
table =
500kg  m2

= –0.360 rad/s

or table = 0.360 rad/s (counterclockwise)

12. The total angular momentum of the system of the student, the stool, and the weights about the axis of
rotation is given by

Itotal = Iweights + Istudent = 2(mr2 ) + 5.0kg  m2

Before : r = 1.0 m

Thus, Ii = 2(5.0kg)(1.0m)2 + 5.0kg  m2 = 15kg.m2

After : r = 0.50 m

Thus, If = 2(5.0kg)(0.50m)2 + 5.0kg.m2 = 7.50kg  m2

We now use conservation of angular momentum.

If f = Ii i

I   15.0 
or f =  i  i =   (1.0 rad/s) = 2 rad/s
 If   7.5 

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Rotational Motion Part-17

Work, Power and Energy in Rotation DPP-16

1. A uniform thin rod of mass m and length  is suspended from one of its ends and is rotated at
the rate of f rotations per second. Find the rotational kinetic energy of the rod.
2 2 2 2
(1) m f
3
2 2
(2) m f
5
1 2 2 2
(3) m f
3
(4) None of these

2. A wheel of moment of inertia 𝟏𝟎 𝐤𝐠 − 𝐦𝟐 rotates at the rate of 𝟏𝟎 revolutions per minute. Find
the work done in increasing its speed to 𝟓 times of its initial value.
(1) 130 J
(2) 131.6 J
(3) 142 J
(4) 149 J

3. A spherical solid ball of mass 𝟏 𝐤𝐠 and radius 𝟑 𝐜𝐦 is rotating about its own axis with an angular
velocity of 𝟓𝟎 radians per second. Find its kinetic energy of rotation.
(1) 0.40 J
(2) 0.42 J
(3) 0.45 J
(4) 0.5 J

4. The moment of inertia of a wheel is 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐤𝐠– 𝐦𝟐 . At a given instant, its angular velocity is
𝟏𝟎 𝐫𝐚𝐝/𝐬. After the wheel rotates through an angle of 𝟏𝟎𝟎 radians, its angular velocity increases
to 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐫𝐚𝐝/𝐬. Calculate the increase in the rotational kinetic energy.
(1) 4.95 × 106 J
(2) 4.84 × 106 J
(3) 3.95 × 106 J
(4) 7 × 103 J

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Rotational Motion Part-17

5. Two bodies with moments of inertia 𝐈𝟏 and 𝐈𝟐 (𝐈𝟏 > 𝐈𝟐 ) have equal angular momenta. If their
kinetic energies of rotation are 𝐄𝟏 and 𝐄𝟐 , respectively, then:-
(1) E1 = E2
(2) E1 < E2
(3) E1 > E2
(4) E1 ≥ E2

6. A body is rotating with angular momentum 𝐋. If I is its moment of inertia about the axis of
rotation, its kinetic energy of rotation is :-
1 2
(1) 2
IL
1
(2) IL
2
1 2
(3) 2
(I /L)
L2
(4) 2I

7. One end of a uniform rod of mass 𝐌 and length 𝐋 is supported by a frictionless hinge. The rod
is free to rotate in vertical plane with angular velocity 𝛚. Find its rotational kinetic energy.

ML2 2
(1) 
12
ML2 2
(2) 
6
3ML2 2
(3) 
4
2ML2 2
(4) 
3

8. A body of moment of inertia of 3kg-m2 rotating with an angular velocity of 2 rad/sec has the
same kinetic energy as a mass of 12 kg moving with a velocity of
(1) 8m/s
(2) 0.5m/s
(3) 2m/s
(4) 1m/s

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9. The angular velocity of a body is 𝛚 ̂ and a torque 𝛕

⃗⃗⃗ = 𝟐𝐢̂ + 𝟑𝐣̂ + 𝟒𝐤 ̂ acts on it. The
⃗ = 𝐢̂ + 𝟐𝐣̂ + 𝟑𝐤
rotational power will be
(1) 20W
(2) 15W
(3) √17 W
(4) √14 W

10. Find the speed of the centre of mass of sphere of mass m and radius R as it reaches from point
A to point B on a smooth inclined plane ?
A
(1) 18g Smooth
(2) 10g
9m
(3) 7g 37°
B vcm
(4) 5g

11. A uniform rod smoothly pivoted at one of its ends is released from rest. If it swings in vertical
plane, the maximum speed of the end P of the rod is

O P
(1) 2 3g
(2) 3g

(3) 2 2g
(4) g

12. A uniform rod of length is released from rest such that it rotates about a smooth pivot. The
angular speed of the rod when it becomes vertical is
C
m
l
4
6g
(1) 2
7l
6g
(2)
7l
3g
(3) 2
7l
3g
(4)
7l

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13. A wheel is rotating about a its own axis. The moment of inertia of the wheel about axis of
rotation. If its speed is 30 rad/sec and its kinetic energy is 300 J (in kg − m2 )
1
(1)
3
2
(2)
3
4
(3)
5
(4) 0.6

14. A wheel of moment of inertia 100 kg- m2 is rotating at 10 rad/sec. Find the work done in
increasing its speed by 4 times of its initial value -
(1) 1.2 × 105 J
(2) 7.5 × 104 J
(3) 1200 J
(4) 5 × 104 J

15. Two rotating bodies have same angular momentum but their moments of inertia are I1 and I2
respectively ( I2  I2 ).
Which body will have higher kinetic energy of rotation :-
(1) First
(2) Second
(3) Both will have same kinetic energy
(4) Not possible to predict

16. If a sphere is rolling, the ratio of its rotational energy to the total kinetic energy is given by
(1) 7 : 10
(2) 2 : 5
(3) 10 : 5
(4) 2 : 7

17. A solid sphere is in pure rolling on a frictionless surface a shown in figure with a translational
velocity v m/s. If it is to climb the rough inclined surface, then v should be :-

v h

10
(1)  gh
7
(2)  2gh
(3) 2gh
10
(4) gh
7

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Rotational Motion Part-17

18. A coin is of mass 4.8 kg and radius 1m. It is rolling on a horizontal surface without sliding with
angular velocity 600 rotation/min. What is the total kinetic energy of the coin ?
(1) 360 J
(2) 1440 2 J
(3) 4000 2 J
(4) 600 2 J

19. A disc of mass M and radius R is rolling with angular speed  on a horizontal plane as shown in
figure. The magnitude of angular momentum of the disc about the origin O is :
y

M

R
O x

1
(1) MR 2
2
(2) MR 2
3
(3) MR 2
2
(4) 2MR 2

20. A spherical shell is rolling over a horizontal surface. It's translational kinetic energy is 2.4 J.
Total kinetic energy of the shell is equal to
(1) 1.6 J
(2) 3.2 J
(3) 4.8 J
(4) 4 J

21. A uniform sphere of mass 1 kg rolls without slipping on a plane surface so that its centre moves
at a speed of 2 m/sec. Its kinetic energy is -
(1) 2.8 J
(2) 5 J
(3) 2 J
(4) 1

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Rotational Motion Part-17

Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Answer 1 2 3 1 2 4 2 4 1 1 2 1 2 2 2
Question 16 17 18 19 20 21
Answer 4 1 2 3 4 1

SOLUTIONS DPP-16

1 1 mℓ2
1. KE = 2 Iω2 = 2 × 3
× (2πf)2
2
= mℓ2 π2 f 2
3

1
2. WD = ΔKE = 2 I(ω22 − ω12 )
1
= 2 × I[(5ω)2 − ω2 ] = 12Iω2
10×2π 2
= 12 × 10 × ( ) = 131.6J
60

1
3. KE = Iω2
2

1 2 3 2
= × ×1×( ) × (50)2 = 0.45J
2 5 100

1
4. Increase in KE = I(ω22 − ω12 )
2
1
= 2 × 1000 × [(100)2 − (10)2 ]

= 4.95 × 106 J
L2
5. RKE = 2I
L = same
1
KE ∝ I
I1 > I2
E1 < E2

6. L = Angular momentum
⇒ L = Iω
1 I2 ω2 L2
Rot. KE = Iω2 = =
2 2I 2I

7. Kinetic energy in pure rotational motion about O

1 1 ML2
K. E. = 2 I0 ω2 = 2 ( 3
) ω2

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Rotational Motion Part-17

1 1
8. Rotational kinetic energy of the body = 𝟐 Iω2 and translatory kinetic energy = 𝟐 mv 2
1 1 1 1
According to problem  Iω2 = mv 2 ⇒ × 3 × (2)2 = × 12 × v 2 ⇒ v = 1m/s
2 2 2 2

9. Power (P ⃗⃗ = (1 + 2ĵ + 3k̂) ∙ (2î + 3ĵ + 4k̂) = 2 + 6 + 12 = 20W

⃗ ) = τ⃗ ∙ ω

10. Work done = KE

WDg + WDN = KE
1
mgh = mv 2cm − (0 + 0)
2
v 2cm
9g =
2
 v cm = 18g

11. At the time of maximum speed of point P, the rod should be vertical
K +  U = 0
1  m 2  2    3g
    − 0 +  −mg  = 0  =
2  3    2

Velocity of point P VP =  = 3g

12. K +  U = 0

1 2   
 2 I0  − 0  +  −mg 4  = 0
   
2
M 2   7
I0 = + m  = m 2

12 4
  48
6g
From (i) and (ii),  = 2
7

1
13. E = I2
2
2E 2  300 2
I= = = kg-m2
2 30  30 3

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Rotational Motion Part-17

1
14. w = I(22 − 12 )
2
 1 = 10rad /sec2
2 = 41

1
  100  ((41 )2 − (1 )2 )
2
 50 × 15 × 10 × 10
w = 7.5 × 104 J

1 L2
15. E = Iw2 =
2 2I
1
L constant then E 
I
I1  I2
E1  E2

16. KERolling = KETrans. + KERot.

KEtrans KErot .
1= +
KERolling KERolling
1
mv 2
=1− 2
7 1
 mv 2
5 2
5 2
=1− =
7 7

17. From conservation of energy

Potential energy = translational KE + rotational KE
1 12 v2
mgh = mv 2 +   mR 2 2
2 25 R
7 10
or mv 2 = mgh or v  gh
10 7

18. K total = K tran + K rot

1 1
= I2 + mv 2
2 2
11  1
=  mr2  2 + m(r)2
2 2  2
3 [2 600]2
=  4.8 (1)2  = 14402J
4 60

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Rotational Motion Part-17

19. Let us consider rC the position of the centre C of the disc with respect to the origin O and rC the linear

velocity of the centre of mass of the disc.

Now, the angular momentum of the disc about O is
L0 = LC + rC  PC

1
where PC = MvC and LC = MR 2
2
1
= MR 2 + R.PC ( rC sin  = R )
2
1
= MR 2 + R.MR ( v C = R)
2
3
= MR 2
2

1
20. Trans. KE = mv 2 = 2.4 J
2
1  2 2  v2 1
Rot. KE = mr  2 = mv 2
2  3 r 3
5 5
Total KE = mv 2 = × (2 × 2.4) = 4J
6 6

12  1
21. Ek =  mR 2  2 + mv C2
2 5  2
1 1
EK = mR22 + mv2c
5 2
1 v2 1 7
EK = mR 2 c2 + mv 2c = mv 2
5 R 2 10
7
=  1  (2)2 = 2.8J
10

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Rotational Motion Part-18

Introduction to Pure Rolling DPP-17

1. A thin hollow cylinder

(a) slides without rotating with a speed v.
(b) rolls with the same speed without slipping.
Find the ratio of kinetic energies in the two cases.
(1) 1 : 2
(2) 4 : 3
(3) 2 : 1
(4) 5 : 4

2. A wheel of radius R rolls on the ground with a uniform velocity 𝐕. The velocity of topmost point
relative to the bottom most point is:-
(1) V
(2) 2V
V
(3)
2

(4) zero

3. A disc rolls on earth as shown in figure :-

C

R=2m
 D
B O
4m/s

A
Which of the following correct ?
(1) vA = 0, vB = 4√2m/s
(2)  = 2 rad/s, vB = vD
(3) vC = 8 m/s, vC = 2vCM
(4) All of above

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Rotational Motion Part-18

4. A hoop rolls on a horizontal ground without slipping with linear speed v. Speed of a particle P on
the circumference of the hoop at angle  is:

v

p


(1) 2v sin
2
(2) v sin θ

(3) 2vcos
2
(4) v cos θ

5. A wheel is rolling along the ground with a speed of 3 m/s. The magnitude of the linear velocity
of the points at the extermities of the horizontal diameter of the wheel is equal to
(1) 3√10 m/s
(2) 3√3 m/s
(3) 3√2 m/s
(4) 3 m/s

6. A uniform thin disc of mass 0.4 kg rolls without slipping on a horizontal surface with a linear
velocity of 10 cm/s. The kinetic energy of the disc is :-
(1) 4 × 10–3 J
(2) 4 × 10–2 J
(3) 3 × 10–3 J
(4) 2 × 10–2 J

7. A disc is rolling without slipping. Its energy of translation is E. Its total kinetic energy will be
(1) E
(2) 2E
(3) 3E/4
(4) 3E/2

8. A solid cylinder slides without rotating and then rolls without slipping with the same speed. The
ratio of the kinetic energies in the two cases is
(1) 1 : 1
(2) 1 : 2
(3) 2 : 1
(4) 2 : 3

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Rotational Motion Part-18

9. A hollow sphere of mass M and radius R rolls on a horizontal surface without slipping. The ratio
of rotational K.E. to total K.E. is :-
(1) 1 : 2
(2) 3 : 5
(3) 2 : 5
(4) 1 : 5

10. If a solid sphere is rolling, the ratio of its rotational energy to the total kinetic energy is given by
(1) 7 : 10
(2) 2 : 5
(3) 10 : 5
(4) 2 : 7

11. A uniform solid sphere having mass 10 kg and radius 10 cm is rolling over horizontal surface as
shown in figure. velocity of the top most point is found to be v0 = 10ms−1 . Total kinetic energy of
the sphere equal to
v0

(1) 700 J
(2) 175 J
(3) 75 J
(4) 350 J

12. A solid disc rolls clockwise without slipping over a horizontal path with a constant speed v. Then
the magnitude of the velocities of points A, B and C (see figure) with respect to a standing
observer are respectively
A

v B

C
(1) v, v and v
(2) 2v, 2 v and zero
(3) 2v, 2v and zero
(4) 2v, 2 v and 2 v

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Rotational Motion Part-18

Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Answer 1 2 4 1 3 3 4 4 3 4 2 2

SOLUTIONS DPP-17

K2
1. For thin hollow cylinder = 1 [analogous to a as ring]
R2
1 2
(a) Etrans . = Mv
2

1  K2  1
(b) Erolling = Mv2 1 + 2  = Mv2 (1 + 1) = Mv2
2 R 2 
1 2
Etrans. 2 Mv 1
= = = 1: 2
Erolling Mv2 2

2.
v+R=2
v

v

For rolling motion

v = R
vTop = v + R = 2v
vbottom =v – R = 0
vTB = 2v

3.

C v+R=2v
R=v
√2v
 D
B v
v v
√2v
R v R=v
A
v = 4 m/s
R = 2m

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Rotational Motion Part-18

v = R
 = 2 rad/sec
vB = vD = √2v0 = 4√2
vA = 0
vC = 2v 0 = 8 m/s

4.

v v

v

vnet = √v 2 + v 2 + 2v 2 cos(180 − θ)
= √2v 2 (1 − cosθ)

= 2v2  2sin2
2

v net = 2vsin
2

5. Different parts of the rolling wheel move with the same angular speed. The magnitude of the linear
velocity of the points at the extermities of the horizontal diameter of the wheel is equal to 3√2 m/s

3m/
3m/ s
s 3√2m/s
3m/
s

6. Total kinetic energy of disc,

1  K2 
KE = mv 2  1 + 2 
2  R 
2
1  10   1  K2 1 
=  0.4     1 +   2 = 
2  100   2  R 2

KE = 3 × 10–3 J

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Rotational Motion Part-18

1
7. Translational KE = mv 2 = E
2
1  K2 
Total KE = mv2  1 + 
2  R2 
1  1
= mv 2  1 + 
2 2 
1 2 3 3
mv  = E
2 2 2

1 2
KEslide mv
8. = 2
KERoll 1 2  K2 
mv  1 + 2 
2  R 
1
= = 2:3
1
1+
2

9. For pure rolling

1 K2
KERotation = mv 2 
2 R2
1  K2 
and KETotal = mv2  1 + 
2  R2 
K2
KERotation R2
so =
KETotal  K2 
1 + 2 
 R 
K2 2
for hollow sphere, =
R2 3
22
KERotation 33 2
so, = = =
KETotal 2 5 5
1+
3 3

K2 2
KERot . R 2 = 5 = 2:7
10. =
KETotal K2 2
1+ 2 1+
R 5

1  K2 
11. Total KE = mv 2C  1 + 
2  R2 
1  2
=  10  v 2C  1 + 
2  5
2
7  10   v 
=  10    = 175J  v C = 0 = 5m / s 
10  2  2 

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Rotational Motion Part-18

12.

v+R=2v

v v

R √2v
R v
Body is in pure rolling therefore v = R
v A = v + R  v + v = 2v

v B = (v)2 + (R)2 + 2  v  R cos90

 vB = 2 v

v C = v − R  v C = 0

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Rotational Motion Part-19

Conservation of Mechanical Energy and Rolling with Slipping DPP-18

1. A uniform solid sphere initially at rest rolls down a rough inclined plane as shown. Velocity of the
centre of sphere at the bottom of the plane will be:

height h

7gh
(1)
10
10gh
(2)
7
3gh
(3)
4
5gh
(4)
6

2. A sphere of mass 𝒎 and radius 𝒓 is released from the height 𝟒𝒓 above the ground level on a
smooth track shown in the figure. The track ends in the form of a circular arc of radius 𝒓. Find the
speed of the sphere when it reaches the point 𝑸:

4
r C r
Q
r

P
10gr
(1)
7
30gr
(2)
7
50gr
(3)
7
(4) 10gr

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Rotational Motion Part-19

3. A small object of uniform density rolls up a curved surface with an initial velocity v. It reaches up
3v 2
to a maximum height of with respect to the initial position. The object is:
4g

(1) Ring
(2) Solid sphere
(3) Hollow sphere
(4) Disc

4. In the figure shown, a ball rolls without sliding on a horizontal surface and then it ascends a
curved track up to height h and returns. The value of h is h1 for sufficiently rough curved track
to avoid sliding and is h2 for smooth curved track then

(1) h1 = h2
(2) h1  h2
(3) h1  h2
(4) h2 = 2h1

5. A disc of mass M and radius R rolls on a horizontal surface and then rolls up an inclined plane as
shown in figure. The speed of disc on horizontal surface is v. The height up to which disc will
reach –

v2
(1)
2g
3v2
(2)
2g
3v2
(3)
4g
5v2
(4)
7g

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Rotational Motion Part-19

6. A solid cylinder of mass M and radius R rolls without slipping down an inclined plane of length L
and height h. What is the speed of its centre of mass when the cylinder reaches its bottom?
4
(1) gh
3
(2) 4gh
(3) 2gh
3
(4) gh
4

7. Three bodies, a ring, a solid cylinder and a solid sphere roll down the same inclined plane without
slipping. they start from rest. The radii of the bodies are identical. Which of the bodies reaches
the ground with maximum velocity?
(1) Ring
(2) Solid cylinder
(3) Solid sphere
(4) All reach the ground with same velocity

8. Find speed of centre of mass when rolling will start?

0 hollow sphere
(M,R)
v=0

2
(1) v = 0R
7
2
(2) v = 0R
5
2
(3) v = 0R
3
(4) v = 70R

9. Find :
(a) velocity of centre of mass when rolling will start
(b) time taken for rolling
3v 0 5v
(1) v = ,t = 0
7 4µg 2v0
ω=
1v 0 R
(2) v = 2v 0 ,t =
5µg v0 Solid sphere (M,R)
9v 1v
(3) v = 0 ,t = 0
5 2µg
v0 6v rough
(4) v = ,t = 0
7 7µg

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Rotational Motion Part-19

Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Answer 2 2 4 3 3 1 3 2 4

SOLUTIONS DPP-18

1  2
1. mv 20  1 +  = mgh
2  5
10gh
 v0 =
7
2. The track is smooth and the sphere rolls down the track, acquires translational kinetic energy as well
as rotational kinetic energy.
Decrease in PE = Increase in KE
1 1
mg(4r − r) = mv 2 + Iω2
2 2
1 2 1 2 2 2
= 2 mv + 2 × 5 mr ω
2
(∵ I = mr 2 for solid sphere)
5
1 1
= 2 mv 2 + 5 mv 2
30gr
v=√
7
1 1 v 2 3v2
3. mv 2 + Icm ( ) = mg ( )
2 2 R 4g

1 v2  3v2 v2 
Icm 2 =  − m
2 R  4 2
1
Icm = mR2
2
Therefore, the object is disc.
4. v=0
'=0

 h1
v

1 1
MV 2 + I2 = Mgh1
2 2
 2 I 2
 V + M 
h1 =  
 2g 
 
For smooth surface
1
MV 2 = mgh2
2
V2
so, h2 = , so h1  h2
2g

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Rotational Motion Part-19

5. WD = KE
1 1
Mgh = Mv 2 +  Icm 2
2 2

1 1 1  v2 
Mgh = Mv 2 +  MR 2   2 
2 2 2 R 

1 1
Mgh = Mv 2 + Mv 2
2 4

3
Mgh = Mv 2
4

3v 2
 h=
4g

6. The situation is shown in the figure.

M
L
h


Potential energy of cylinder at the top will be converted into rotational kinetic energy and translational
kinetic energy. So, energy conservation gives.
1 1
Mgh = mv 2 + I2
2 2

1 2 1 MR 2 v 2  MR 2 
= mv + I
 cylinder = 
2 2 2 R2  2 

1 1
So, Mgh = Mv 2 + mv 2
2 4

3 4 4
or Mgh = Mv 2 or v2 = gh or v= gh
4 3 3

7. According to conservation of mechanical energy

1  K2 
or mgh = mv 2  1 + 2 
2  R 

 
 2gh 
v2 =  2

1+ K 
 
 R2 

K2
It is independent of the mass of the rolling body. For a ring, =1
R2

2gh
v ring = = gh
1+1

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Rotational Motion Part-19

K2 1
For a solid cylinder, =
R2 2

2gh 4gh
v cylinder = =
1 3
1+
2

K2 2
For a solid sphere, =
R2 5

2gh 10gh
v sphere = =
2 7
1+
5

Among the given three bodies the sphere has the greatest and the ring has the least velocity at the
bottom of the inclined plane.

0  = v/R
8.
v=0
v
A

ext/A = 0

Li = Lf

2 2 v
MR 20 + 0 == MR 2    + MRv
3 3 R

2 2
R0 = v + v
3 3

2 5v
0R =
3 3

2
 v = 0R
5

9. (a) 2v0
=v/R
ω0 =
R
v0
v

 ext/A = 0

Li = Lf

2 2
 − MR2  0 + Mv0R = MR 2   + MvR
5 5

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Rotational Motion Part-19

2  2v  2 v
 − MR 2   0  + Mv0R = MR 2  + MvR
5  R  5 R

4 2v
 − v0 + v0 = + v
5 5

v0
 v=
7

(b) 

fr

v = u + at
v0
= v 0 − µg  t
7

6v 0
 t=
7µg

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Rotational Motion Part-20

Accelerated Pure Rolling DPP-19

1. A uniform solid cylinder of mass m and radius R is placed on a rough horizontal surface. A
horizontal constant force F is applied at the topmost point so that it starts pure rolling. The
acceleration of the cylinder is:
F
P

F
(1)
3m
2F
(2)
3m
4F
(3)
3m
5F
(4)
3m

2. 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 :
F
(1)
3mR
F
(2)
2mR
3F
(3)
2mR
2F
(4)
3mR

3. A solid uniform disc of mass m rolls without slipping down an inclined plane with an acceleration
a. The frictional force on the disc due to surface of the plane is
(1) 2ma
3
(2) ma
2
(3) ma
1
(4) ma
2

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Rotational Motion Part-20

4. A uniform disc of mass m and radius R is rolling down a rough inclined plane of inclination 30°.
The coefficient of static and dynamic friction each is µ and the only forces acting are gravitational
and frictional. The magnitude of the frictional force acting on the disc is
mg
(1)
2
mg
(2)
3
mg
(3)
6
mg
(4)
12

5. A Hollow sphere of mass M rolls without slipping on an inclined plane of inclination 𝛉. What
should be the minimum coefficient of friction, so that the hollow sphere rolls down without
slipping?
2
(1) tan 
5
2
(2) tan 
7
5
(3) tan 
7
(4) tan

6. Find value of x so that hollow sphere starts pure rolling motion on rough surface
2R
(1) x =
5 F
x
2R hollow
(2) x = O
3 sphere (M,R)
R
(3) x = rough
2
(4) x = 2R

7. A disc of mass M and radius R is placed on a plank of mass M. A force F is applied at the centre
of the disc and friction is sufficient for rolling motion find the friction force exerted by disc on
plank.
F (Disc M, R)
(1) f =
5
F
F
(2) f =
3 rough
F
(3) f = smooth
4
(4) f = F

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Rotational Motion Part-20

Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Answer 3 4 4 3 1 2 3

SOLUTIONS DPP-19

1. F + f = ma …(i)
mR 2 a
(F – f)R = I  (F – f)R =  ( pure rolling is there,  a = R )
2 R
ma
 (F – f) = …(ii)
2
Solving (i) and (ii), we get
4F
a=
3m

2.  a

F
fr

F – fr = ma …(i)
2
mR
frR = I =  …(ii)
2
for pure rolling
a = R …(iii)
from (i) (ii) and (iii)
mR
F− = mR
2
3
F = mR
2
2F
=
3mR

3.
f a


Torque about COM
f.R =  · 
mR 2  mR 2 a 
f.R = =  (a = αR)
2  2 R
 ma 
 f =
 2 

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Rotational Motion Part-20

1 
4. fr R =  MR 2  
2 
gsin  2
a= = gsin 
1 3
1+
2
1  MR 2 a
fr R =  MR 2   = 
2  2 R
1
fr = ma
2
1 mg
This fr = mgsin  = (  = 30)
3 6
5. For translatory motion,
Mgsin – f = Ma …(i)
For rotatory motion,
f.r = I …(ii)
a 2
As  = and I = Mr2
r 3
2
From equation (ii), f = Ma …(iii)
3
Putting equation (iii) in equation (i) and solving, we get;
3 2
a = gsin  and f = Mgsin 
5 5
N
f


Mg


As static friction is self-adjusting, the sphere will roll without sliding if,
f  fL

But as, fL = µN = µMgcos 

2
and f = Mgsin 
5
2
So, Mgsin   µMgcos 
5
2
i.e., µ  tan 
5
2
µ min = tan 
5

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Rotational Motion Part-20

6. 

F
x
a
O

rough
F=M×a …(i)
Taking torque about O
2
F×x= MR 2   ...(ii)
3

condition of rolling, a − R = 0  a = R …(iii)

2 a 2
F×x= MR2   F × x = MRa …(iv)
3 R 3

On dividing equation (iv) by (i), we get

2
MRa
Fx 3
=
F Ma

2R
 x=
3

7. 

O
a F

f 1

F − f = Ma ….(i)
Applying torque about point O, we get
MR 2
f R =  …(ii)
2

 f = M  a2 …(iii)

Condition of rolling
a1 = a 2

a − R = a2  a = a2 + R …(iv)

On solving the equations, we get

F−f  2f  f
−R =
M  MR  M
F
 F = 4f  f =
4

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Rotational Motion Part-21

Rolling motion on an inclined plane DPP-20

1. A rolling object rolls without slipping down an inclined plane (angle of inclination ), then the
minimum acceleration it can have is
(1) gsin
2gsin 
(2)
3
g sin 
(3)
2
(4) zero

2. A uniform solid cylinder (m, r) rolls down the rough inclined plane (µ,  ) as shown in the figure.
a0 be the acceleration of it's centre and f be the friction force on the cylinder. Then –
1
(1) a0 = gsin , f = µmgcos 
3
2 2
(2) a0 = gsin , f = mgsin 
3 3
2 1
(3) a0 = gsin , f = mgsin 
3 3

1 2
(4) a0 = gsin , f = µmgcos 
3 3

3. A solid cylinder of mass 2 kg and radius 50 cm rolls up an inclined plane of angle of inclination
30°. The centre of mass of the cylinder has speed of 4 m/s. The distance travelled by the cylinder
on the inclined surface will be, (take g = 10 m / s2 )
(1) 2.2 m
(2) 1.6 m
(3) 1.2 m
(4) 2.4 m

4. A solid sphere, a hollow sphere and a disc, all having same mass and radius, are placed at the top
of an incline and released. The friction coefficients between the objects and the incline are same
and not sufficient to allow pure rolling. The smallest kinetic energy at the bottom of the incline
will be achieved by
(1) The solid sphere
(2) The hollow sphere
(3) The disc
(4) All will achieve same kinetic energy

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Rotational Motion Part-21

5. A hollow sphere and a solid sphere having same mass and same radii are rolled down (without
sliding) a rough inclined plane.
(1) The hollow sphere reaches the bottom first
(2) The solid sphere reaches the bottom with greater speed.
(3) The solid sphere reaches the bottom with greater kinetic energy
(4) The two spheres will reach the bottom with same linear momentum

6. The speed of homogeneous, solid sphere after rolling down an inclined plane of vertical height h
from rest without sliding is :
10
(1) gh
7
(2) gh
6
(3) gh
3
4
(4) gh
3

7. A body is rolling down an inclined plane. If K.E. of rotation is 40% of K.E. in translatory state, then
the body is a :
(1) Ring
(2) Cylinder
(3) Hollow ball
(4) Solid ball

8. A solid sphere slides down a smooth inclined plane of inclination  with acceleration a1 and a
a1
disc rolls down a rough inclined plane of inclination  with acceleration a2 Value of is :
a2
3
(1)
2
2
(2)
3
1
(3)
2
(4) 2

9. When a solid sphere rolls without slipping down an inclined plane making an angle  with the
horizontal, the acceleration of its centre of mass is a. If the same sphere slides without friction,
it's acceleration is :
7
(1) a
2
5
(2) a
7
7
(3) a
5
5
(4) a
2

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Rotational Motion Part-21

10. Disc (M, R) rolls without slipping then maximum height attained is :

 v h

(1) v2 / g
(2) 5v2 / 6g
(3) 3v2 /7g
(4) 3v2 / 4g

11. A solid sphere rolls down two different inclined planes of the same height of different inclinations:
(1) In both cases, the speeds and time of descent will be same
(2) The speeds will be same but time of descent will be different
(3) The speeds will be different but time of descent will be same
(4) Speeds and time of descent both will be different

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Rotational Motion Part-21

Answer key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Answer 3 3 4 2 2 4 4 1 3 4 2

SOLUTIONS DPP-20

gsin 
1. a=
I
I+
MR 2
a is minimum, if  is maximum.
Imax = MR2 (for ring or Hollow cylinder)
gsin  gsin 
 a min = 2
=
MR 2
1+
MR 2

gsin  gsin  2
2. a0 = = = gsin 
k2 1 3
1+ 2 1+ f
R 2
mgsin  − f = ma
mg
1 
 f = mgsin 
3

3.

30°

By energy conservation
1 2 K2 
mv  1 + 2  = mgx = mg sin 
2  R 

v2 (1 + K2 / R2 )
So =
2gsin 

 1
(4)2   1 + 
 2
= = 2.4meter
1
2  10 
2

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Rotational Motion Part-21

2gh
4. v=
K2
1+ 2
R
K2 2
For solid sphere  =
R2 5
K2 2
For hollow sphere  =
R2 3
K2 2
For Disc  =
R2 3
 K2   K2   K2 
so  2 
 2   2 
 R S  R H  R Ring
(so, speed of solid sphere is greater than hollow sphere)

 
 g sin  
5. a= 2

1+ K 
 
 R2 
2gh
v bottom =
K2
1+ 2
R
K2 2
For solid sphere  =
R2 5
K2 2
For hollow sphere  =
R2 3
 K2   K2 
 2   2 
 R S  R  H
then aS  aH
and vS > vH
(so, speed of solid sphere is greater than hollow sphere)

2gh 2gh 10
6. V= = = gh
K2 2 7
1+ 2 1 +
R 3

40
7. KER = (KET )
100
KER 2
=
KET 5
1 2  K2 
mv  2 
2 R  = 2
1 2 5
mv
2
K2 2
 = {Solid sphere}
R2 5

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Rotational Motion Part-21

8. a1 = gsin 
gsin  2gsin
a2 = =
K2 3
1+ 2
R
a1 3
=
a2 2

9. Acceleration of the solid sphere when it rolls without slipping down an inclined plane is
gsin 
a=
I
1+
MR 2
2
For a solid sphere, I = MR2
5
gsin  5
 a= = gsin  …(i)
2 7
1+
5
Acceleration of the same sphere when it slides without friction down an same inclined plane is
a' = gsin  …(ii)
a' 7 7
Divide (ii) by (i), we get, = or a' = a
a 5 5

2gh
10. v=
1 + K2 / R2
v2 2h
= =
2g 3
3v 2
 h=
4g

2gh
11. As, v =
I
1+
MR 2

hence velocity is independent of the inclination of the plane and depends only on height h through
with body descends.

1 2h  I 
But because t = 1+ depends on the inclination also, hence greater the inclination
sin  g  MR 2 


lesser will be the time of descend. Hence, in present case, the speed will be same (because h is
same) but time of descend will be different (because of different inclinations).

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