The Radiant way School

Raipur

PHYSICS (WORK, ENERGY AND POWER)

Class 10 - Physics

Section A
1. Two particles of equal masses are revolving in circular paths of radii r1 and r2 respectively, with the same speed. The

ratio of their centripetal forces is

r2 2
a) r1
b) (
r2
)
r1

−− 2
c) √ r2
d) (
r1
)
r1
r2

2. A particle of mass m is executing a uniform circular motion on a path of radius r. If p is the magnitude of its linear
momentum, then what is the radial force acting on the particle?
p rm
a) m
b) p
2

c) r

p
d) p

mr

3. The length of seconds hand of a clock is 10 cm. The angular speed of the tip of the hand is

a) π
rad s-1 b) π
rad s-1
300 30

c) π
rad s-1 d) π
rad s-1
3 3000

Section B
4. i. Where is the centre of gravity of a uniform ring situated?
ii. The position of the centre of gravity of a body remains unchanged even when the body is deformed. State whether
the statement is true or false.
5. i. With reference to the direction of action, how does a centripetal force differ from a centrifugal force during uniform
circular motion?
ii. Is centrifugal force the force of reaction of centripetal force?
iii. Compare the magnitudes of centripetal and centrifugal force.
6. A stone of mass m is rotated in a circular path with a uniform speed by tying a string with the help of your hand. Answer
the following questions:
i. Is the stone moving with a uniform or variable speed?
ii. Is the stone moving with a uniform acceleration? In which direction does the acceleration act?
iii. What kind of force acts on the hand and state its direction?
Section C
7. In a meter rod, half of it is made of copper and rest half of steel. Weights of copper and steel are 9 N and 8 N,
respectively. Is the centre of gravity of the rod at its geometric centre? If not, where is it?
8. A uniform circular motion is an accelerated motion, explain using diagram.
9. Draw sketch diagram and indicate the position of the centre of gravity of

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 i. sphere (solid or hollow)
ii. triangular lamina
iii. parallelogram
iv. cylinder

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