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Class 11th NEET

Rotational Motion
Moment of inertia, Perpendicular axis theorem, parallel axis theorem
1. The moment of inertia of a body about a given 5. Three particles, each of mass m are situated at the
axis of rotation depends upon:- vertices of an equilateral triangle ABC of side l
(1) The distribution of mass (as shown in the figure).
(2) Distance of particle of body from the axis of
rotation
(3) Shape of the body
(4) All of the above

2. Four similar point masses (each of mass m) are

placed on the circumference of a disc of mass M
and radius R. The M.I. of the system about the The moment of inertia of the system about a line
normal axis through the centre O will be
AX perpendicular to AB and in the plane of ABC,
will be:
O 5
(1) 2 ml2 (2) ml2
4
3 3
(3) ml2 (4) ml2
2 4
1
(1) MR2 + 4mR2 (2) MR2 + 4mR2
2
8 6. Moment of inertia:
(3) MR2 + mR2 (4) none of these
5 (1) Is a vector quantity
(2) Is a scalar quantity
3. Three point masses (each of mass m) are arranged (3) Is a tensor quantity
in the X-Y plane the moment of inertia of this
(4) Cannot be calculate
array of masses about Y-axis is
Y
(a, a) 7. Three point masses, each of mass m, are placed at
the corners of an equilateral triangle of side l.
a (2a, 0) Then the moment of inertia of this system about
O a X
(0, 0) an axis along one side of the triangle is:
a (1) 3 ml2 (2) ml2
(a, –a) 3 3
(3) ml2 (4) ml2
4 2
(1) ma2 (2) 2 ma2
(3) 4 ma2 (4) 6 ma2
8. There are four point masses m each on the corners
4. The moment of inertia in rotational motion is of a square of side length l. What is the moment of
equivalent to: inertia of the system about one of its diagonals?
(1) Angular velocity of linear motion (1) 2ml2 (2) ml2
(2) Mass of linear motion (3) 4ml2 (4) 6ml2
(3) Frequency of linear motion
(4) Current
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9. Three identical particles are fixed to the corners of 14. By the theorem of perpendicular axes, if a body be
an isosceles right-angled triangle by means of in X-Z-plane then:
massless connecting rods. Each of the two sides (1) Ix – Iy = Iz (2) Ix + Iz = Iy
has a length d, the moment of inertia of this rigid (3) Ix + Iy = Iz (4) Iy + Iz = Ix
object when the axis of rotation coincides with the
hypotenuse of the triangle is: 15. The theorem of perpendicular axes is not
1 1 applicable for determination of moment of inertia
(1) md2 (2) md2
2 4 along the diameter, for which of the following
3 body:-
(3) md2 (4) md2
4 (1) Sphere (2) Disc
(3) Ring (4) Blade
10. Two particles of masses m1 and m2 are connected
16. Same as repeated Q. No. 13
by a rigid massless rod of length r to constitute a
dumb-bell which is free to move in the plane. The
17. Same as repeated Q. No. 3
moment of inertia of the dumb-bell about an axis
perpendicular to the plane passing through the
centre of mass is: 18. Three thin uniform rods each of mass M and
length L are placed along the three axis of a
m1m2 r 2 cartesian coordinate system with one end of each
(1) (2) (m1 + m2)r2
( m1 + m2 ) rod at the origin. The M.I. of the system about x-
axis is
m1m2 r 2
(3) (4) (m1 – m2)r2 ML2 2ML2
( m1 – m2 ) (1) (2)
3 3
ML2
11. The M.I. of a thin rod of length l about the (3) (4) ML2
perpendicular axis through its centre is I. The M.I. 6
of the square structure made by four such rods
about a perpendicular axis to the plane and 19. On melting of ice on the pole of the earth, its
through the centre will be: moment of inertia will:-
(1) 4I (2) 8I (1) Increase (2) Decrease
(3) 12I (4) 16I (3) Remain unchanged (4) None of these

12. The moment of inertia of a square lamina about 20. Three thin identical rods of mass ‘M’ and length
the perpendicular axis through its centre of mass ‘L’ each are connected to form a shape as shown
is 20 kg-m2. Then, its moment of inertia about an in figure. The moment of inertia of this
axis touching its side and in the plane of the arrangement about an axis YY is
lamina will be: Y
(1) 10 kg-m2 (2) 30 kg-m2
(3) 40 kg-m2 (4) 25 kg-m2

13. 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 30 kg m2 and 40 kg m2 then Y
2
M.I. about Z-axis in kg m will be: ML 2
ML2
(1) 70 (2) 50 (1) (2)
4 3
(3) 10 (4) Zero
ML2 ML2
(3) (4)
2 6
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21. Moment of inertia of a uniform disc of mass M 26. A thin wire of length I and uniform linear mass
and radius R about an axis passing through its density  is bent in the form of a square. Its
edge and perpendicular to its plane is I. Its moment of inertia about an axis along one of its
moment of inertia about its diameter will be edge is
I 3 3
(1) I (2) 2  I  3  I 
3  4  2  4 
2 (1) (2)
I I
(3) (4) 3 3
4 6 5  I  1  I 
3  4  3  4 
(3) (4)
22. Moment of inertia of a uniform rod of length L
and mass m about an axis through one end at an 27. A section of mass M and radius R is cut from a
angle 45° to rod is uniform circular disc. Its moment of inertia about
mL2 mL2 an axis AA passing through its centre
(1) (2) perpendicular to its plane is
6 3 A
2 2
mL mL
(3) (4)
12 4

120°
23. What is the moment of inertia of a solid sphere of
mass m and radius R kept with its centre as x-axis
at (2R, 0) about y-axis ?
44 22
(1) mR2 (2) mR2
7 5
A
2 2 M 2 M 2
(3) mR2 (4) mR2 (1) R (2) R
5 3 3 6
24. Three rods each of mass m and length l are joined
together in the form of an equilateral triangle as MR2
(3) (4) MR2
shown. The moment of inertia about an axis along 2
median of the triangle
28. A thin uniform rod has moment of inertia I about
an axis parallel to its length at a certain distance.
If on heating its length increases by 2%, then
moment of inertia of rod will change by
(1) 0 % (2) 1 %
1
(3) % (4) 4 %
2

29. The moment of inertia of a horizontal ring about

ml 2 ml 2
(1) (2) its vertical axis through centre is mR2. Moment of
2 4 inertia about its tangent parallel to the plane is
ml 2 2m2 3mR2
(3) (4)
3 3 (1)
2
25. Five particles of mass 2 kg each are attached to mR 2
(2)
the circumference of circular disc of a radius 0.1 4
m and negligible mass. Moment of inertia of the
mR 2
system about the axis passing through the centre (3)
of disc and perpendicular to its plane is 2
(1) 1 kg m2 (2) 0.1 kg m2 3mR2
(4)
(3) 2 kg m2 (4) 0.2 kg m2 4
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30. For the same total mass, which of the following 31. A particle of mass 2 kg is kept at (2m, 1m, 1m).
will have the largest moment of inertia about an the moment of inertia of this particle about z-axis
axis passing through the centre of gravity and would be
perpendicular to the plane of the body? (1) 1 kg – m2 (2) 2 kg – m2
(1) A disc of radius a (3) 3 kg – m2 (4) None of these
(2) a ring of radius a
(3) a square lamina of side 2 a
(4) four rods forming square of side 2 a.

Radius of gyration and miscellaneous problems

32. The wheels of moving vehicles are made hollow 36. If I1, I2 and I3 are moments of inertia of solid
in the middle and thick at the periphery, because sphere, hollow sphere and a ring of same mass
(1) It gives minimum moment of inertia to the and radius about geometrical axis, which of the
tyre following statement holds good ?
(2) Its shape is a strong one (1) I1 > I2 > I3 (2) I3 > I2 > I1
(3) This increases the speed (3) I2 > I1 > I3 (4) I2 > I3 > I1
(4) It increases moment of inertia of tyre
37. Three thin uniform rods each of mass M and
33. A solid sphere and a hollow sphere of the same length L are placed along the three axis of a
mass have the same M.I. about their respective Cartesian coordinate system with one end of each
diameters. The ratio of their radii will be: rod at the origin. The M. I. of the system about z-
axis is
(1) 1:2 (2) 3 : 5
ML2 2ML2
(3) 5 : 3 (4) 5:4 (1) (2)
3 3
ML2
34. The curve for the moment of inertia of a sphere of (3) (4) ML2
constant mass M versus distance of axis from its
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centre?
38. The moment of inertia of a rod of mass M and
length L about an axis passing through one edge
(1) (2) and perpendicular to its length will be:
ML2 ML2
(1) (2)
12 6
(3) (4) ML2
(3) (4) ML2
3

35. Which of the following has the highest moment of 39. The ratio of the radii of gyration of a circular disc
inertia when each of them has the same mass and about a tangential axis in the plane of the disc and
the same radius? of a circular ring of the same radius about a
(1) A hollow sphere about one of its diameters tangential axis in the plane of the ring is:
(2) A solid sphere about one of its diameters (1) 2 : 1
(3) A disc about its central axis perpendicular to (2) 5 : 6
the plane of the disc (3) 2:3
(4) A ring about its central axis perpendicular to (4) 1: 2
the plane of the ring.
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40. Two rods each of mass m and length l are joined 46. Four particles each of mass m are placed at the
at the centre to form a cross. The moment of corners of a square of side length l. The radius of
inertia of this cross about an axis passing through gyration of the system about an axis perpendicular
the common centre of the rods and perpendicular to the square and passing through centre is:
to the plane formed by them, is: l l
(1) (2)
ml 2 ml 2 2 2
(1) (2)
12 6 (3) l (4) l 2
2 2
ml ml
(3) (4) 47. The moment of inertia of a ring of mass M and
3 2
radius R about PQ axis will be:

41. Which of the following bodies of same mass and

same radius has minimum moment of inertia?
(1) Ring
(2) Disc
(3) Hollow sphere
(4) Solid sphere

42. In the rectangular lamina shown in the figure, AB

= BC/2. The moment of inertia of the lamina is MR 2
(1) MR2 (2)
minimum along the axis passing through: 2
A E D 3
(3) MR2 (4) 2MR2
2
48. Same as Repeated Q. No. 33
F H
O
49. The moment of inertia of a solid cylinder about its
own axis is the same as its moment of inertia
B G C about an axis passing through its centre of gravity
(1) AB (2) BC and perpendicular to its length. The relation
(3) EG (4) FH between its length L and radius R is
(1) L= 2R (2) L= 3R
43. What is the moment of inertia of ring about its (3) L = 3R (4) L=R
diameter?
50. One quarter sector is cut from a uniform circular
MR 2
(1) MR2 (2) disc of radius R. This sector has mass M. It is
2 made to rotate about a line perpendicular to its
3 5 plane and passing through the centre of the
(3) MR2 (4) MR2
4 4 original disc. Its moment of inertia about the axis
of rotation is
44. The moment of inertia of a circular ring (radius R,
mass M) about an axis which passes through
tangentially and perpendicular to its plane will be: 90°

2
MR
(1) (2) MR2
2
3 1 1
(3) MR2 (4) 2MR2 (1) MR 2 (2) MR 2
2 2 4
1
(3) MR 2 (4) 2MR2
45. Same as repeated Q. No. 39 8
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Definition and Calculation of Torque

51. A particle of mass m and radius of gyration K is 55. A force F = 2 iˆ – 3 k̂ acts on a particle at
rotating with an angular acceleration . The
r = 0.5 ĵ – 2 k̂ . The torque acting on the particle
torque acting on the particle is
1 relative to a point with co-ordinates
(1) mK2 (2) mK2 (2.0 m, 0, –3.0 m) is
2
1 (1) (–3.0 iˆ – 4.5 ĵ – k̂ ) N-m
(3) mK2/ (4) mK22
4 (2) (3 iˆ + 6 ĵ – k̂ ) N-m
(3) (20 iˆ + 4.0 ĵ – k̂ ) N-m
52. A rigid body is rotating about an axis. To stop the
rotation, we have to apply: (4) – (1.5 iˆ + 4 ĵ + k̂ ) N-m
(1) Pressure (2) Force 56. Same as repeated Q. No. 53
(3) Momentum (4) Torque
57. Same as repeated Q. No. 54
53. The torque of force F = 2 iˆ – 3 ĵ + 4 k̂ newton 58. If torque on a body is zero, then which is
conserved:
acting at a point r = 3 iˆ + 2 ĵ + 3 k̂ metre about (1) Force
origin is: (2) Linear momentum
(1) 6 iˆ – 6 ĵ + 12 k̂ N-m (3) Angular momentum
(4) Angular impulse
(2) –6 iˆ + 6 ĵ – 12 k̂ N-m
59. Same as repeated Q. No. 55
(3) 17 iˆ – 6 ĵ – 13 k̂ N-m
(4) –17 iˆ + 6 ĵ + 13 k̂ N-m 60. If F is the force acting on a particle having
position vector r and  be the torque of this
54. When constant torque is acting on a body then: force about the origin, then:-
(1) Body maintain its state or moves in straight (1) r   = 0 and F    0
line with same velocity
(2) r    0 and F   = 0
(2) Acquire linear acceleration
(3) r    0 and F    0
(3) Acquire angular acceleration
(4) Rotates with a constant angular velocity (4) r   = 0 and F   = 0

Rotational equilibrium
61. For equal and parallel forces are acting on a rod
(as shown in figure at distances of 20 cm, 40 cm, 62. A weightless rod is acted upon by upward parallel
60 cm and 80 cm respectively from one end of the forces of 2 N and 4 N at ends A and B
rod. Under the influence of these forces and rod. respectively. The total length of the rod AB = 3 m.
F F
To keep the rod in equilibrium a force of 6 N
0 20 40 60 80 should act in the following manner:
(1) Downward at any point between A and B
(2) Downward at the midpoint of AB
F F
(1) Is at rest (3) Downward at a point C such that AC = 1 m
(2) Experience a torque (4) Downward at a point D such that BD = 1 m
(3) Experience a linear motion
(4) Experiences a torque and also a line motion
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Newton's second law in Rotation

63. A ring and a solid sphere of same mass and radius (3) 10 N-m (4) 20 N-m
are rotating with the same angular velocity about 66. A wheel has moment of inertia 5 × 10–3 kg m2 and is
their diameteric axes then : making 20 rev/sec. The torque needed to stop it in
(1) It is easier to stop the ring 10 sec is ............. × 10–2 N-m:
(2) It is easier to stop the solid sphere (1) 2 (2) 2.5
(3) It is equally difficult to stop both of them (3) 4 (4) 4.5
(4) It is not possible to stop a rotating body
67. A wheel having moment of inertia 2 kg–m2 about
64. For rotational motion, the Newton's second law of its vertical axis, rotates at the rate of 60 rpm about
motion is indicated by: the axis. The torque which can stop the wheel’s
rotation in one minute would be:
(1) 22 = 12 + 2
 
→ → (1) N-m (2) N-m
dp 12 15
(2) F =
dt 
(3) N-m (4) None of these
→ 18
→
(3)  = dL
dt
68. If I = 50 kg-m2, then how much torque will be
→ →
(4) F12 = F 21 applied to stop it in 10 sec. Its initial angular
speed is 20 rad/sec.:
(1) 100 N-m (2) 150 N-m
65. The moment of inertia of a disc of radius 0.5 m
about its geometric axis is 2kg-m2. If a string is (3) 200 N-m (4) 250 N-m
tied to its circumference and a force of 10 Newton
is applied, the value of torque with respect to this
axis will be:
(1) 2.5 N-m (2) 5 N-m
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Toppling, Couple.

69. Two cubes A and B of same shape, size and mass (1) The net torque acting on the block about its
are placed on a rough surface in the same manner. h
COM is mg (clockwise)
Equal force are applied on both the cubes. But at 2
the cube A, the force is applied at the top in the (2) The net torque acting on the block about its
horizontal direction. But at the cube B just above COM is zero
the centre of mass of the cube in the same manner. (3) The net torque acting on the block about its
Then: COM is in the anticlockwise sense
(1) A will topple first (4) None of the above
(2) B will topple first
(3) Both will topple at the same time 73. A cube of mass m kept on a rough surface
(4) None of these (frictional coefficient is  is applied a horizontal
force F at the top of the cube. The cube will topple
70. Two rectangular objects of same mass, one along only if,
the length (object A) and other along the breadth (1)  > 0.5 (2) F = N
(object B) are kept on a rough surface. A force F (3) F = mg (4) F > 2 mg
is applied to both the bodies, so that toppling takes
place. Which object will topple first 74. A metallic cube of side length 1.5m and of mass
(1) A 3.2 metric ton is on a horizontal rough floor. The
(2) B minimum horizontal force that should be applied
(3) Both A and B simultaneously on the cube at a height 1.2 m from that floor to
(4) None of the above turn the cube about its lower edge is:
(1) 1.96 × 103N (2) 4.9 × 103N
71. A homogeneous cubical brick lies motionless on a (3) 1.96 × 104N (4) 4.9 × 104N
rough inclined surface. The half of the brick
which applies greater pressure on the plane is: 75. A uniform cube of side 'b' and mass M rest on a
rough horizontal table. A horizontal force F is
applied normal to one of the face at a point, at a
height 3b/4 above the base. What should be the
coefficient of friction () between cube and table
(1) Left half so that is will tip about an edge before it starts
(2) Right half slipping?
(3) Both applies equal pressure F
(4) The answer Depend upon coefficient of
friction
b 3b/4

72. A rectangular block of size (b × h) moving with

velocity v0 enters on a rough surface where the (1)  > 2/3 (2)  > 1/3
coefficient of friction is  as shown in figure. (3)  > 3/2 (4) none
Identify the correct statement.
76. A block with a square base measuring a × a, and
height h, is placed on an inclined plane. The
coefficient of friction is . The angle of
inclination (θ) of the plane is gradually increased.
The block will:
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78. A uniform 2 kg cylinder rests on a laboratory cart

as shown. The coefficient of static friction
between the cylinder and the cart is 0.5. If the
cylinder is 4 cm is diameter and 10 cm in height,
which of the following is closest to the minimum
(1) Topple before sliding if  > a/h
acceleration of the cart needed to cause the
(2) Topple before sliding if  < a/h cylinder to tip over?
(3) Slide before toppling if  > a/h
(4) None

77. Find the minimum value of 1 so that truck can

avoid the dead end, without toppling the block
kept on it.

b v
h m
1
Sufficiently
rough Power brake
surface
(1) 2m/s2 (2) 4m/s2
2h v 2 h v2 (3) 5m/s2 (4) 6m/s2
(1) (2)
2b g 2b g
3h v 2 h v2
(3) (4)
2g g 3b g

Kinematics of Rolling motion, Kinetics of rotational motion about a fixed axis,

Dynamics of rotational motion about a fixed axis
79. In the fig. (a) half of the meter scale is made of 80. Same as repeated Q. No. 65
wood while the other half of steel. The wooden
part is pivoted at O. A force F is applied at the end 81. The moment of inertia of a disc of radius 0.5 m
of steel part. In figure (b) the steel part is pivoted about its geometric axis is 2kg-m2. If a string is
at O' and the same force is applied at the wooden tied to its circumference and a force of 10 Newton
end (In horizontal plane): is applied, if the disc executes rotatory motion, its
angular acceleration will be:
(1) 2.5 rad/sec2 (2) 5 rad/sec2
(3) 10 rad/sec2 (4) 20 rad/sec2

(1) More angular acceleration will be produced 82. The moment of inertia of a disc of radius 0.5 m
in (a) about its geometric axis is 2kg-m2. If a string is
(2) More angular acceleration will be produced tied to its circumference and a force of 10 Newton
in (b) is applied, the value of its angular velocity after 2
(3) Same angular acceleration will be produced seconds will be:
in both conditions (1) 2.5 rad/sec (2) 5 rad/sec
(4) Information is incomplete (3) 10 rad/sec (4) 20 rad/sec
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83. The moment of inertia of a disc of radius 0.5 m

about its geometric axis is 2kg-m2. If a string is
tied to its circumference and a force of 10 Newton
is applied, angular displacement of the disc, in 3g 2g
(1) (2)
first two second will be (in radian): 2l 2l
(1) 2.5 (2) 5 g 3
(3) mg (4) gl
(3) 10 (4) 20 2 2
88. The instantaneous angular position of a point on a
84. A constant torque acting on a uniform circular rotating wheel is given by the equation (t) = 2t3 –
wheel changes its angular momentum from A0 to 6t2. The torque on the wheel becomes zero at:
4 A0 in 4 seconds. The magnitude of this torque is: (1) t = 1s (2) t = 0.5 s
3A0 (3) t = 0.25 s (4) t = 2s
(1) (2) A0
4
(3) 4A0 (4) 12 A0 89. On account of the rotation of earth about its axis:-
(1) The linear velocity of objects at equator is
85. If a ladder is not in balance against a smooth greater than that at other places
vertical wall, then it can be made in balance by: (2) The angular velocity of objects at equator is
(1) Decreasing the length of ladder more than that of objects at poles
(2) Increasing the length of ladder (3) The linear velocity of objects at all places
on the earth is equal, but angular velocity is
(3) Increasing the angle of inclination
different
(4) Decreasing the angle of inclination
(4) The angular velocity and linear velocity are
uniform at all places
86. If a street light of mass M is suspended from the
end of uniform rod of length L in the different 90. A child's top is spun with angular acceleration  =
possible patterns as shown in figure, then: 4t3 – 3t2 + 2t where t is in seconds and  is in
Cable
Cable radians per second-square. At t = 0, the top has
Cable
angular velocity 0 = 2 rad/s and a reference line
L
L
L/2
on it is at an angular position 0 = 1 rad.
3/4
Statement I: Expression for angular velocity
(A) (B) (C)
 = (2 + t2 – t3 + t4) rad/s
(1) Pattern A is more sturdy
Statement II: Expression for angular position
(2) Pattern B is more sturdy
 = (1 + 2t – 3t2 + 4t3) rad
(3) Pattern C is more sturdy
(1) Only statement-I is true
(4) All will have same sturdiness
(2) Only statement-II is true
(3) Both of them are true
87. A uniform rod AB of length l and mass m is free (4) None of them are true
to rotate about A. The rod is released from rest in
the horizontal position. Given that the moment of
91. A rotating rod starts from rest and acquires a
ml 2 rotational speed n = 600 revolutions /minute in 2
inertia of the rod about A is , the initial
3 seconds with constant angular acceleration. The
angular acceleration of the rod will be: angular acceleration of the rod is:-
(1) 10 rad/s2 (2) 5 rad/s2
(3) 15 rad/s2 (4) None of these
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g g
(1) (2)
92. A hollow sphere of mass 1 kg and radius 10 cm is l 2l
free to rotate about its diameter. If a force of 30N 3g 3g
(3) (4)
is applied tangentially to it, its angular 2l 4l
acceleration is (in rad/s2) 96. A uniform disc of mass m and radius R is pivoted
(1) 5000 (2) 450 at point P and is free to rotate in vertical plane.
(3) 50 (4) 5 The centre C of of disc is initially in horizontal
93. Two equal and opposite forces are applied position with P as shown in figure. If it is released
tangentially to a uniform disc of mass M and from this position, then its angular acceleration
radius R as shown in the figure. If the disc is when the line PC is inclined to the horizontal at an
pivoted at its centre and free to rotate in its plane, angle θ is
the angular acceleration of the disc is

2 g cosθ g sin θ
(1) (2)
F 2F 3R 2R
(1) (2)
MR 3MR 2 g sin θ 2 g sin θ
(3) (4)
4F R 3R
(3) (4) Zero
MR 97. Same as repeated Q. No. 67

94. A wheel having moment of inertia 4 kg m2 about 98. A uniform rod of length l and mass m is free to
its symmetrical axis, rotates at rate of 240 rpm rotate in a vertical plane about A. The rod initially
about it. The torque which can stop the rotation of in horizontal position is released. The initial
the wheel in one minute is angular acceleration of the rod is (moment of
5π 8π ml 2
(1) Nm (2) Nm inertia of the rod about A is )
7 15 3
2π 3π A / B
(3) Nm (4) Nm
9 7
l 3g
(1) mg (2)
2 2l
95. A uniform rod of mass m and length l is
suspended by two strings at its ends as shown. 2l 3g
(3) (4)
When one of the strings is cut, the rod starts 3g 2l 2
falling with an initial angular acceleration.

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Dynamics of rolling motion, Conservation of mechanical energy problems

99. Two men support a uniform horizontal beam at its 104. A phonograph turn-table rotating at 78 rev/min
two ends. If one of them is suddenly let go, the slows down and stops in 30 sec after the motor is
force exerted by the beam on the other man will: turned off. Then the revolutions in rev/min made
(1) Remain unaffected by it in this time are:
(2) Increase (1) 19.5 (2) 39
(3) Decrease (3) 78 (4) 156
(4) Become unequal to the force exerted by him
on the beam 105. The centre of a wheel rolling on a plane surface
moves with a speed v0. A particle on the rim of the
100. A uniform disc of mass M and radius R is wheel at the same level as the centre will be
mounted on an axle supported in frictionless moving at speed
bearings. A light cord is wrapped around the rim (1) Zero
of the disc and a steady downward pull T is (2) v0
exerted on the cord. The angular acceleration of (3) 2 v0
the disc is: (4) 2v0
T MR
(1) (2)
MR T 106. A rod PQ of mass M and length L is hinged at end
2T MR P. The rod is kept horizontal by a massless string
(3) (4)
MR 2T tied to point Q as shown in figure. When string is
cut, the initial angular acceleration of the rod is:
101. 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 downward pull T is
exerted on the cord. The tangential acceleration of
a point on the rim is:
2g
T MR2 (1)
(1) (2) 3L
M T 3g
(2)
2T MR2 2L
(3) (4)
M 2T g
(3)
L
102. A disc of radius 2m and mass 200 kg is acted 2g
(4)
upon by a torque 100 N-m. Its angular L
acceleration would be
(1) 1 rad/sec2 (2) 0.25 rad/sec2 107. Same as repeated Q. No. 67
2
(3) 0.5 rad/sec (4) 2 rad/sec2

103. Same as repeated Q. No. 65

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108. In case of pure rolling, what will be the velocity of 112. A ring takes time t1 and t2 for sliding down and
point A of the ring of radius R? rolling down an inclined plane of length L
respectively for reaching the bottom. The ratio of
t1 and t2 is:
(1) 2 :1 (2) 1: 2
(3) 1:2 (4) 2:1

(1) vcm (2) 2 vcm

113. A solid sphere is rolling down on inclined plane
vcm
(3) (4) 2vcm from rest and a rectangular block of same mass is
2
also slipping down simultaneously from rest on a
similar smooth inclined plane.
(1) Both of them will reach the bottom
109. A mass M is supported by a massless string
simultaneously
wound round a uniform cylinder of mass M and
(2) The sphere will reach the bottom first
radius R. On releasing the mass from rest, it will
(3) The rectangular block will reach the bottom
fall with acceleration:
first.
(4) Depends on density of material

114. Calculate the ratio of the times taken by a uniform

solid sphere and a disc of the same mass and the
same diameter to roll down through the same
distance from rest on a inclined plane.
(1) 15 : 14 (2) 15 : 14

1
(3) 152 : 142 (4) 14 : 15
(1) g (2) g
2
1 2 115. A body of mass m slides down an incline and
(3) g (4) g reaches the bottom with a velocity v. If the same
3 3
mass were in the form of a ring which rolls down
110. A disc rolls down a plane of length L and inclined this incline, the velocity of the ring at the bottom
at angle , without slipping. Its velocity on would have been
reaching the bottom will be: (1) v (2) v 2
4 gL sin  2 gL sin  v  2
(1) (2) (3) (4)   v
3 3 2  5 
10 gL sin 
(3) (4) 4gL sin 
7 116. When a sphere of moment of inertia I rolls down
on an inclined plane the percentage of total energy
111. A spherical shell and a solid cylinder of same which is rotational, is approximately
radius rolls down an inclined plane. The ratio of (1) 28% (2) 72%
their accelerations will be: (3) 100% (4) None of these
(1) 15 : 14 (2) 9 : 10
(3) 2 : 3 (4) 3 : 5
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117. When a body starts to roll on an inclined plane, its (1) tan  > 3 µs (2) tan  ≤ 3 µs
potential energy is converted into (3) tan  < 3 µs2 (4) None of these
(1) Translational kinetic energy only
(2) Translational and rotational kinetic energy 123. A rod and a block are of same mass. Initially rod
(3) Rotational energy only is horizontal position. What will be acceleration of
(4) None tip of the rod just after the system is released from
this position shown in figure.
118. 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 m
mass when the cylinder reaches its bottom:
(1) 2gh
m
3
(2) gh 3g
4 (1) Zero (2)
4
4 3g 3g
(3) gh (3) (4)
3 8 2
(4) 4gh
119. A sphere and a disc of same radii and mass are 124. In the figure, the blocks have masses M1 and M2
rolling on an inclined plane without slipping. (M1>M2) and acceleration a. The pulley P has a
as & ad are acceleration and g is acceleration due radius r and some mass the string not slip on the
to gravity. Then which statement is correct? pulley.
(1) as > ad > g (2) g > as > ad
P
(3) as > g > ad (4) ad > as > g

120. A force F is applied at the centre of a disc of mass

M. The minimum value of coefficient of friction
of the surface for rolling is
F F
(1) (2)
2Mg 3Mg
2F 2F
(3) (4)
5Mg 7 Mg
121. A hollow sphere of mass m and radius R is rolling
downward on a rough inclined plane of inclination
. If the coefficient of friction between the hollow
sphere and incline is µ, then
(1) Friction opposes its translation
(2) Friction supports rotation motion
(3) On decreasing , frictional force decreased
(4) All of these
122. A solid cylinder is rolling without slipping on a
plane having inclination  and the coefficient of
static friction µs. The relation between  and µs is
M2
M1
(1) The two sections of the string have unequal
tensions.
(2) The two blocks have acceleration of
unequal magnitude.
(3) The angular acceleration of P is ‘ar’
(4) Angular acceleration of the pulley is zero.
125. A 0.6 m radius drum carrying the load A is rigidly
attached to a 0.9 m radius pulley carrying the load
B as shown. At the time t=0, the load B moves
with a velocity of 2 m/s (downward) and a
constant acceleration of 3 m/s2 (downward), Over
the time interval 0 < t < 2s, determine.
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(2) Its angular velocity remains same, but force

on hinge increases
(3) Its angular velocity increases, and force on
hinge increases
(4) Its angular velocity remains same and force
A on hinge is constant

B
128. In the situation shown, a heavy wheel with a small
The number of revolution executed by the pulley drum attached is suspended by its frictionless axle
and the displacement of the load A. from a ceiling. Attached to strings around the rims
100 20 of the wheel and drum are two blocks of equal
(1) , m
3 3 mass. The system is originally at rest. When the
50 20 blocks are released.
(2) , m
9 3
50 10
(3) , m
9 3
25 20
(4) , m
9 3

126. For the situation shown in figure, if the system is

(1) Nothing happens, since the blocks have
released from rest. Determine tension T1 an T2. equal mass.
(Take g = 10 m/s2) (2) The right hand block falls and the left hand
one rises, with acceleration of the same
magnitude.
(3) While the blocks are moving, the tension in
the right hand string is less than that in the
left hand string.
256 136 (4) Which block falls depends on the moment
(1) T1 = N;T2 = N of inertia of the wheel-drum system.
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125 136
(2) T1 = N;T2 = N 129. A uniform disc of mass M = 2.50 kg and radius R
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= 0.20 m is mounted on an axle supported on
256 272
(3) T1 = N;T2 = N fixed frictionless bearings. A light cord wrapped
13 13 around the rim is pulled with a force 5N. On the
128 136
(4) T1 = N;T2 = N same system of pulley and string, instead of
13 13 pulling it down, a body of weight 5 N is
suspended. If the first process is terms A and the
127. A pulley is hinged at the centre and a massless second B, the tangential acceleration of point P
thread is wrapped around it. The thread is pulled will be
with a constant force F starting from rest. As the M M
P P
time increases, R
R
F
5N mg = 5N
(Pull)
[A]
[B]
(1) Its angular velocity increases, but force on
(1) Equal in the processes A and B
hinge remains constant
(2) Greater is process A than in B
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(3) Greater is process B than in A with reel radius r as the reel becomes empty.
(4) Independent of the two processes Neglect the moment of inertia of empty reel.

130. Uniform rod AB is hinged at end A in horizontal (1) (2)

position as shown in the figure. The other end is
connected to a block through a massless string m
as shown. The pulley is smooth and massless.
Masses of block and rod is same and is equal to
m. Then find the reaction force at the hinge H. (3) (4)
Just after release.

133. A thin uniform rod of mass m and

length l is free to rotate about an
horizontal axis as shown in figure.
m,1 The minimum initial angular
m velocity imparted to rod so that it
6mg g becomes horizontal is
(1) (2)
13 4
3mg g 3g
(3) (4) None (1) (2)
8 l l
131. A solid uniform cylinder of mass M and radius R 2g 3g
(3) (4)
is pivoted at its centre free to rotate about l 2l
horizontal axis. A massless inextensible string is
wrapped around it, and attached to a block of mass 134. A uniform rod of mass M and length L is hinged
m which is initially at a height h above the floor. about its one end as shown. Initially it is held
The acceleration due to gravity is g, directed vertical and then allowed to rotate, the angular
downward. The block is released from rest. By velocity of rod when it makes an angle of 37° with
what total angle  (in radians) has the cylinder the vertical is
turned by the time the block hits the floor if string
does not slip over cylinder?
37°
R
M

h 12g 3g
(1) (2)
5L 5L
2M h
(1) 1+ (2) g g
m R (3) (4)
5L L
h MR
(3) 1+ (4)
2R mh 135. A light thread is wound on a disk of mass m and
other end of thread is connected to a block of mass
132. A magnetic tape is being played on a cassette m, which is placed on a rough ground as shown in
deck. The tension in the tape applies a torque to diagram. Find the minimum value of coefficient
the supply reel. Assuming the tension remains of friction for which block remain at rest.
constant during play, plot this angular acceleration
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1 1 (1) V0 + r (2) V0 – r
(1) (2) (3) r (4) V0
3 4
1 1 139. What is the minimum coefficient of friction for a
(3) (4) hollow sphere to roll without slipping down an
2 5
136. A solid cylinder of mass m is suspended through inclined plane of inclination ?
two strings wrapped around it as shown in figure. 5 2
(1) tan  (2) tan 
Find the tension T in the string and the speed of 2 7
the cylinder as it falls through a distance h. 2 7
(3) tan  (4) tan 
5 2
T T
140. A solid sphere is rolling without slipping such that
velocity of its centre of mass is v. Ratio of speed
of points at horizontal extreme points A and B is
mg
mg gh mg 2gh
(1) , (2) ,
6 3 6 3
(1) 1:1 (2) √2 : 1
mg 4gh mg 4gh
(3) , (4) , (3) 2:1 (4) 1 : √2
3 3 6 3
141. A ring is rolling without slipping on a horizontal
137. Thread would around cylinder of mass M and
plane with velocity v and acceleration a. The
radius R. It is allowed to fall as shown. Find its
acceleration of point of contact is
acceleration.

Thread

(1) Horizontally towards right

R (2) Vertically upward
(M,R)
(3) Vertically downward
Solid
Cylinder (4) Zero
g 4g
(1) (2) 142. The ball is rolling without slipping as shown in
3 3
figure, then it reaches to the height of (no loss of
2g
(3) (4) None energy in the bend)
3

138. In figure, a sphere rolls without slipping on a

plank moving with velocity V0. The radius and
angular velocity of the spheres are r and 
respectively. The velocity of centre of mass Vcm of (1) 10 m (2) 5m
the sphere w.r.t. ground is (3) 2m (4) 20 m
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143. A disc is set into pure rolling on an inclined plane. (1) 1:1:1 (2) 1 : 2 : √2
Let us take three points on the disc as shown in (3) 2 : 1 : √2 (4) 1 : √2 : √2
figure. Then vB : vC : vD is (vB, vC and vD are
corresponding speeds)
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Combine rotation and translation Kinetic energy

144. Same as Question no. 154

151. A disc is rolling on an inclined plane without
145. When a body starts to roll on an inclined plane, its slipping then what fraction of its total energy will
potential energy is converted into be in form of rotational kinetic energy:-
(1) Translational kinetic energy only (1) 1 : 3 (2) 1 : 2
(2) Translational and rotational kinetic energy (3) 2 : 7 (4) 2 : 5
(3) Rotational energy only
(4) None 152. A wheel is rolling along the ground with a speed
of 2 m/s. The magnitude of the linear velocity of
146. When a sphere of moment of inertia I rolls down the points at the extremities of the horizontal
on an inclined plane the percentage of total energy diameter of the wheel is equal to
which is rotational, is approximately (1) 2 10 m/s (2) 2 3 m/s
(1) 28% (2) 72%
(3) 100% (4) None of these (3) 2 2 m/s (4) 2 m/s

3000 153. If rotational kinetic energy is 50% of total kinetic

147. A flywheel is making revolutions per energy then the body will be:-

(1) Ring (2) Cylinder
minute about its axis. If the moment of inertia of
(3) Hollow sphere (4) Solid sphere
the flywheel about that axis is 400 kgm2, its
rotational kinetic energy is
154. The rotational kinetic energy of a body is E. In the
(1) 2 × 106 J (2) 3 × 103 J
2 absence of external torque, if mass of the body is
(3) 500 J (4) 12 × 103 J
halved and radius of gyration doubled, then its
rotational kinetic energy will be:-
148. A ring is rolling without slipping. Its energy of
(1) 0.5E (2) 0.25E
translation is E. Its total kinetic energy will be:-
(3) E (4) 2E
(1) E (2) 2E
(3) 3E (4) 4E
155. A particle of mass m is describing a circular path
of radius r with uniform speed. If L is the angular
149. A thin hollow cylinder open at both ends slides
momentum of the particle (about the axis of the
without rotating and then rolls without slipping
circle), then the kinetic energy of the particle is
with the same speed. The ratio of the kinetic
energies in the two cases is L2
(1) (2) mr2L
(1) 1 : 1 mr 2
(2) 1 : 2 L2 L2 r 2
(3) 2 : 1 (3) (4)
2mr 2 m
(4) 1 : 4
156. A particle performs uniform circular motion with
150. A solid sphere of mass M and radius R rolls on a an angular momentum L. If the frequency of
horizontal surface without slipping. The ratio of particle’s motion is doubled and its kinetic energy
rotational K.E. to total K.E. is:- halved, the angular momentum becomes
1 3 (1) 2L (2) 4L
(1) (2)
2 7 L L
(3) (4)
2 2 2 4
(3) (4)
7 10
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3000 then the fraction of total energy associated with its

157. A flywheel is making revolutions per
 rotational energy will be:-
minute about its axis. If the moment of inertia of K 2 + R2 K2
the flywheel about that axis is 400 kgm2, its (1) (2)
R2 R2
rotational kinetic energy is
(1) 2 × 106 J (2) 3 × 103 J K2 R2
(3) (4)
(3) 5002 J (4) 12 × 103 J K 2 + R2 K 2 + R2

158. Same as 148 166. If a sphere is rolling, the ratio of its rotational
energy to the total kinetic energy is given by
159. Same as 149 (1) 7 : 10 (2) 2 : 5
(3) 10 : 5 (4) 2 : 7
160. A solid sphere of mass M and radius R rolls on a
horizontal surface without slipping. The ratio of 167. A person, with outstretched arms, is spinning on a
rotational K.E. to total K.E. is:- rotating stool. He suddenly brings his arms down
1 3 to his sides. Which of the following is true about
(1) (2)
2 7 system kinetic energy K and angular momentum
2 2 L?
(3) (4)
7 10 (1) Both K and L increase.
(2) Both K and L remain unchanged.
161. A disc is rolling on an inclined plane without
slipping then what fraction of its total energy will (3) K remains constant, L increases.
be in form of rotational kinetic energy:- (4) K increases but L remains constant.
(1) 1 : 3 (2) 1 : 2
(3) 2 : 7 (4) 2 : 5 168. A uniform thin ring of mass 0.4 kg rolls without
slipping on a horizontal surface with a linear
162. A wheel is rolling along the ground with a speed velocity of 10 cm/s. The kinetic energy of the ring
of 2 m/s. The magnitude of the linear velocity of is:-
the points at the extermities of the horizontal (1) 4 × 10–3 J (2) 4 × 10–2 J
diameter of the wheel is equal to (3) 2 × 10–3 J (4) 2 × 10–2 J
(1) 2 10 m/s (2) 2 3 m/s
169. A body is rotating with angular momentum L. If I
(3) 2 2 m/s (4) 2 m/s
is its moment of inertia about the axis of rotation,
163. If rotational kinetic energy is 50% of total kinetic
its kinetic energy of rotation is:-
energy then the body will be:-
1 2 1
(1) Ring (2) Cylinder (1) IL (2) IL
2 2
(3) Hollow sphere (4) Solid sphere
1 2 L2
(3) ( I L) (4)
164. If the angular velocity of a body rotating about an 2 2I
axis is doubled and its moment of inertia halved,
the rotational kinetic energy will changed by a 170. A disc rolls down a plane of length L and inclined
factor of :- at angle , without slipping. Its velocity on
(1) 4 (2) 2 reaching the bottom will be:-
(3) 1 (4) ½ 4 gL sin  2 gL sin 
(1) (2)
3 3
165. A ball rolls without slipping. The radius of
10 gL sin 
gyration of the ball about an axis passing through (3) (4) 4gL sin 
7
its centre of mass is K. If radius of the ball be R,
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171. A spherical shell and a solid cylinder of same mass were in the form of a ring which rolls down
radius rolls down an inclined plane. The ratio of this incline, the velocity of the ring at the bottom
their accelerations will be:- would have been
(1) 15 : 14 (2) 9 : 10 (1) v (2) v 2
(3) 2 : 3 (4) 3 : 5
v  2
(3) (4)   v
172. A solid sphere is rolling down on inclined plane 2  5
from rest and a rectangular block of same mass is
also slipping down simultaneously from rest on a 175. When a sphere of moment of inertia I rolls down
similar smooth inclined plane. on an inclined plane the percentage of total energy
(1) Both of them will reach the bottom which is rotational, is approximately
simultaneously (1) 28 % (2) 72 %
(2) The sphere will reach the bottom first (3) 100 % (4) None of these
(3) The rectangular block will reach the bottom
first. 176. When a body starts to roll on an inclined plane, its
(4) Depends on density of material potential energy is converted into
173. Calculate the ratio of the times taken by a uniform (1) Translational kinetic energy only
solid sphere and a disc of the same mass and the (2) Translational and rotational kinetic energy
same diameter to roll down through the same (3) Rotational energy only
distance from rest on an inclined plane. (4) None
(1) 15 : 14 (2) 152 : 142
(3) 15 : 14 (4) 14 : 15

174. A body of mass m slides down an incline and

reaches the bottom with a velocity v. If the same
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Calculation of Angular momentum

177. The graph between the angular momentum J and 182. A fan of moment of inertia 0.6 kgm2 is to run upto
angular velocity w for a body will be:- a working speed of 0.5 revolution per second.
Indicate the correct value of the angular
momentum of the fan
(1) (2)
metre2 metre2
(1) 0.6 kg × (2) 6 kg ×
sec sec
metre2  metre2
(3) 3 kg × (4) kg ×
(3) (4) sec 6 sec

183. A body of mass m is moving with constant

178. When a mass is rotating in a plane about a fixed velocity parallel to x-axis. The angular momentum
with respect to origin:-
point, its angular momentum is directed along
(1) Increases with time
(1) The radius
(2) Decreases with time
(2) The tangent to orbit
(3) Does not change
(3) Line at an angle of 45° to the plane of
(4) None of above
rotation
(4) The axis of rotation 184. Two bodies have their moments of inertia I and 2I
respectively about their axis of rotation. If their
179. A ring of mass 10 kg and diameter 0.4 meter is kinetic energies of rotation are equal, their angular
rotating about its geometrical axis at 1200 momentum will be in the ratio:-
rotations per minute. Its moment of inertia and
(1) 1:2 (2) 2 :1
angular momentum will be respectively:-
(1) 0.4 kg-m2 and 50.28 J-s (3) 1: 2 (4) 2:1
(2) 0.4 kg-m2 and 0.4 J-s
185. A person is standing on the edge of a circular
(3) 50.28 kg-m2 and 0.4 J-s
platform, which is moving with constant angular
(4) 0.4 kg-m2 and zero
speed about an axis passing through its centre and
perpendicular to the plane of platform. If person is
180. The rotational kinetic energy of two bodies of
moving along any radius towards axis of rotation
moments of inertia 9 kg-m2 and 1 kg-m2 are same. then the angular velocity will:-
The ratio of their angular momentum is:- (1) Decrease (2) Remain unchanged
(1) 3 : 1 (3) Increase (4) Data is insufficient
(2) 1 : 3
(3) 9 : 1 186. A thin circular ring of mass M and radius ‘r’ is
(4) 1 : 9 rotating about its axis with a constant angular
velocity . Four objects each of mass m, are kept
181. In an orbital motion, the angular momentum gently to the opposite ends of two perpendicular
vector is:- diameters of the ring. The angular velocity of the
(1) Along the radius vector ring will be:-
(2) Parallel to the linear momentum M M
(1) (2)
(3) In the orbital plane 4m M + 4m
(4) Perpendicular to the orbital plane (M + 4m) (M + 4m)
(3) (4)
M M + 4m
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187. A round disc of moment of inertia I2 about its axis 193. A particle of mass m is rotating in a plane in a
perpendicular to its plane and passing through its circular path of radius r. Its angular momentum is
centre is placed over another disc of moment of L. The centripetal force acting on the particle is
inertia I1 rotating with an angular velocity w about L2
the same axis. The final angular velocity of the (1)
mr
combination of discs is:-
L2 m
I1 (2)
(1)  (2) r
I1 + I 2
L2
( I1 + I 2 ) I 2 (3)
(3) (4) mr 3
I1 I1 + I 2
L2
(4)
188. Rate of change of angular momentum with respect mr 2
to time is proportional to:-
(1) Angular velocity 194. A stone attached to one end of string is revolved
(2) Angular acceleration around a stick so that the string winds upon the
(3) Moment of inertia stick and gets shortened. What is conserved?
(4) Torque (1) Angular momentum
(2) Linear momentum
189. Two bodies have their moments of inertia I and 2I (3) Kinetic energy
respectively about their axis of rotation. If their (4) None of the above
kinetic energies of rotation are equal, their angular
momentum will be in the ratio:- 195. A rotating table completes one rotation in 10 sec.
and its moment of inertia is 100 kg-m2. A person
(1) 1:2 (2) 2 :1
of 50 kg. mass stands at the centre of the rotating
(3) 1: 2 (4) 2:1 table. If the person moves 2m from the centre, the
angular velocity of the rotating table (in rad/sec).
190. The rotational kinetic energy of a body is Krot and will be:
its moment of inertia is I. The angular momentum 2 20
of body is (1) (2)
30 30
(1) IKrot (2) 2 IKrot 2
(3) (4) 2
(3) 2IKrot (4) 2IKrot 3

196. If the earth loses its atmosphere suddenly, then the

191. A body of mass 10 kg and radius of gyration 0.1
duration of day will:-
m is rotating about an axis. If angular speed is 10
(1) Increase
rad/s, then angular momentum will be:-
(2) Decrease
(1) 1 kg m2/s (2) 0.1 kg m2/s
(3) Remain unchanged
(3) 100 kg m2/s (4) 10 kg m2/s
(4) Nothing can be definitely said
192. A particle of mass 1.0 kg is rotating on a circular
197. A particle of mass 2 kg located at the position
path of diameter 2.0 m at the rate of 10 rotations
in 31.4s. The angular momentum of the body, (in (iˆ + ˆj ) m ( )
has a velocity 2 iˆ − ˆj + kˆ ms–1. Its
kgm2/s) is:- angular momentum along z-axis in kgm s is 2 –1
(1) 1.0 (2) 1.5 (1) –8 (2) +8
(3) 2.0 (4) 4.0 (3) –4 (4) Zero
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198. Two particles each of mass m move in opposite 202. A particle of mass 1 kg is projected at an angle θ
direction along Y-axis. One particle moves in with horizontal. Its co-ordinates at any instant are
positive direction with velocity v while the other (5m, 5m) and it is having velocity components
particle moves in negative direction with speed along X-axis and Y-axis as 8m/s and 4m/s
2v. The total angular momentum of the system respectively. Its angular momentum about the
with respect to origin is origin is
(1) Is zero (1) –20 N-m k̂ (2) +20 N-m k̂
(2) Goes on increasing
(3) –60 N-m k̂ (4) +60 N-m k̂
(3) Goes on decreasing
(4) None of these
203. A particle of mass 5g is moving with a speed of
199. A circular disc of mass 4kg and of radius 10cm is 3 2 cms–1 in X-Y plane along the lie y = x + 4.
rotating about its natural axis at the rate of 5 The magnitude of its angular momentum about the
rad/sec. Its angular momentum is origin in gcm2 s–1 is
(1) 0.25 kgm2s–1 (2) 0.1 kgm2s–1 (1) zero (2) 60
(3) 2.5 kgm2s–1 (4) 0.2 kgm2s–1 (3) 30 (4)
30
2
200. A particle of mass 20 g is moving with linear
velocity 5 iˆ m/s and having position vector 204. A uniform circular disc of mass M and radius R

(3iˆ + 4 ˆj ) m about origin. The angular momentum rolls without slipping on a horizontal surface. If
the velocity of its centre is v0, then the total
of its particle is: angular momentum of the disc about a fixed point
(1) 4 k̂ Js (2) –4 k̂ Js P at a height 3R/2 above the centre C.
P
(3) –0.4 k̂ Js (4) 0.4 k̂ Js
(3/2)R
201. A disc of mass M and radius R is rolling with
angular speed  on a horizontal plane as shown in C
V0
figure. The magnitude of angular momentum of
the disc about the origin 0 is: (1) Increase continuously as the disc moves
away
(2) Decrease continuously as the disc moves
away
(3) Is always equal to 2MRv0
(4) Is always equal to MRv0
(1) (3/2) M R2 (2) M R2
(3) 2 M R2 (4) 3 M R2
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205. A ballet dancer is rotating at angular velocity  on through its mid point (see figure). There are no
smooth horizontal floor. The ballet dancer folds external forces. When the beads reach the ends of
his body close to his axis of rotation by which his the rod, the angular velocity of the system is
radius of gyration decreases by 1/4th of his initial
Bead Bead
radius of gyration, his final angular velocity is
3 9
(1) (2)
4 4 L L
9 16 2 2
(3) (4)
16 9

206. F = aiˆ + 3 ˆj + 6kˆ and r = 2iˆ − 6 ˆj − 12kˆ . The value
of 'a' for which the angular momentum is Mω0 Mω0
(1) (2)
conserved is M + 3m M + 6m
(1) –1 (2) 0
(3)
( M + 6m) ω0 (4) 0
(3) 1 (4) 2 M

207. A thin uniform circular disc of mass M and radius 210. In the figure shown, a ring A is initially rolling
R is rotating in a horizontal plane about an axis without sliding with a velocity v on the horizontal
perpendicular to the plane at an angular velocity surface of the body B (of same mass as A). All
. Another disc of mass M/3 but same radius is surfaces are smooth. B has no initial velocity.
placed gently on the first disc coaxially. The What will be the maximum height reached by A
angular velocity of the system now is on B?
4ω
(1) (2) 
3
3ω 3ω v
(3) (4) A
4 8 smooth
B

208. A turn table is rotating in horizontal plane about

3v2 v2
its own axis at an angular velocity 90rpm while a (1) (2)
person is on the turn table at its edge. If he gently 4g 4g
walks to the centre of table by which moment of v2 v2
(3) (4)
inertia of system decreases by 25%, then the time 2g 3g
period of rotation of turn table is
(1) 0.5 sec (2) 1 sec 211. A heavy solid sphere is thrown on a horizontal
(3) 1.5 sec (4) 2 sec rough surface with initial velocity u without
rolling. What will be its speed, when it starts pure
209. A smooth uniform rod of length L and mass M has rolling motion?
two identical beads of negligible size, each of (1) 3u/5 (2) 2u/5
mass m, which can slide freely along the rod. (3) 5u/7 (4) 2u/7
Initially the two beads are at the centre of the rod
and the system is rotating with angular velocity 0
about its axis perpendicular to the rod and passing