Circular Motion - NEET Physics Questions
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Circular Motion

Question 51: easy

Assertion (A): On an unbanked road, as the frictional force increases, the safe velocity limit for taking a turn also increases.


Reason (R): Banking of roads will increase the value of limiting velocity.

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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Assertion (A) is true: On an unbanked road, the maximum safe velocity is \( v_{\text{max}} = \sqrt{mu_s gr} \). An increase in friction (\( \mu_s \)) leads to an increased \( v_{\text{max}} \).


Reason (R) is true: Banking of roads provides a component of the normal force for centripetal force, effectively increasing the limiting velocity. (R) is not the correct explanation for (A) as they represent different factors influencing safe velocity.

Question 52: easy

Assertion (A): A coin is placed on the gramophone. When the motor starts, the coin moves along the gramophone. As the speed goes on increasing, the coin flies off after some time.


Reason (R): The gravitational force of gramophone provides the necessary centripetal force to the coin.

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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Assertion (A) is true: As the angular speed \( \omega \) of the gramophone increases, the required centripetal force \( m \omega^2 r \) for the coin increases. When this force exceeds the maximum static friction (\( \mu_s mg \)), the coin slips off.


Reason (R) is false: The centripetal force is provided by the frictional force between the coin and the gramophone, not by the gravitational force. Gravitational force provides the normal force.

Question 53: easy

Assertion (A): Two identical trains move in opposite sense in equatorial plane with equal speed relative to earth’s surface. They have equal magnitude of normal reaction.


Reason (R): The trains require same centripetal force although they have different speeds.

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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The absolute speed of the trains relative to Earth's center is \( v_{\text{abs}} = R_E \omega_E pm v_{\text{surface}} \). Since their absolute speeds are different, the centripetal force required \( F_c = m v_{\text{abs}}^2 / R_E \) will be different. The normal reaction is \( N = mg - F_c \), so it will also be different. Therefore, both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are false.

Question 54: easy

Assertion (A): The work done by the net force on a particle during non-uniform circular motion is not equal to zero.


Reason (R): In case of non-uniform circular motion net force and elementary displacement are not perpendicular to each other.


 

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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In non-uniform circular motion, there is a tangential component of force, which causes a change in speed. Work done is `\(W = \int \vec{F}_{net} \cdot d\vec{r}\)`.
Since the net force is not always perpendicular to the elementary displacement `\(d\vec{r}\)` due to the tangential component, the work done by the net force is not zero. Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.

Question 55: easy

Assertion (A): Angular velocity of the seconds hand of a watch is \(\frac{\pi}{30}\text{ rad/s}\).


Reason (R): Angular velocity is equal to \(\frac{2\pi}{\text{T}}\) where \(\text{T}\) is the time period.


 

1. (1) Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. (2) Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (3) (A) is true but (R) is false
4. (4) Both (A) and (R) are false
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Angular velocity \(\omega = \frac{2\pi}{\text{T}}\). For a seconds hand, \(\text{T} = 60\text{ s}\). Thus, \(\omega = \frac{2\pi}{60} = \frac{\pi}{30}\text{ rad/s}\). Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.

Question 56: easy

A particle is executing uniform circular motion with velocity \(\vec{v}\) and acceleration \(\vec{a}\). Which of the following is true?

1. \(\vec{v}\) is a constant; \(\vec{a}\) is a constant
2. \(\vec{v}\) is not a constant; \(\vec{a}\) is a constant
3. \(\vec{v}\) is a constant; \(\vec{a}\) is not a constant
4. \(\vec{v}\) is not a constant; \(\vec{a}\) is not a constant
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In uniform circular motion, while the magnitudes of velocity and centripetal acceleration are constant, their directions continuously change. Thus, both vectors \(\vec{v}\) and \(\vec{a}\) are non-constant.

Question 57: easy

A car of mass \(1000\text{ kg}\) negotiates a banked curve of radius \(90\text{ m}\) on a frictionless road. If the banking angle is \(45^\circ\), the speed of the car is:

(2012 Pre)

1. \(20\text{ m/s}\)
2. \(30\text{ m/s}\)
3. \(5\text{ m/s}\)
4. \(10\text{ m/s}\)
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For an ideal frictionless banked curve, the optimum speed is given by \(v = \sqrt{gRtan\theta}\). Given R = 90 m, \(\theta = 45^\circ\), and assuming \(g = 10\text{ m/s}^2\), \(v = \sqrt{10 \times 90 \times tan 45^\circ} = \sqrt{900 \times 1} = 30\text{ m/s}\).

Question 58: easy

A roller coaster is designed such that riders experience “weightlessness” as they go round the top of a hill whose radius of curvature is \(20\text{ m}\). The speed of the car at the top of the hill is between:

(2008)

1. \(13\text{ m/s}\) and \(14\text{ m/s}\)
2. \(14\text{ m/s}\) and \(15\text{ m/s}\)
3. \(15\text{ m/s}) and \(16\text{ m/s}\)
4. \(16\text{ m/s}\) and \(17\text{ m/s}\)
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At the top of a hill, "weightlessness" implies the normal force is zero. The centripetal force is provided solely by gravity: (mg = \frac{mv^2}{R}). Thus, (v = \sqrt{gR}). Using (g = 9.8\text{ m/s}^2) and (R = 20\text{ m}), (v = \sqrt{9.8 \times 20} = \sqrt{196} = 14\text{ m/s}). This speed lies between \(14\text{ m/s}\) and \(15\text{ m/s}\).

Question 59: easy

A particle of mass \(m\) is tied to a string of length \(l\) and whirled into a horizontal plane. If tension in the string is \(T\) then the speed of the particle will be:

(1999)

1. \(\sqrt{\frac{Tl}{m}}\)
2. \(\sqrt{\frac{2Tl}{m}}\)
3. \(\sqrt{\frac{3Tl}{m}}\)
4. \(\sqrt{\frac{Tl}{2m}}\)
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Concept: Centripetal force is provided by the tension in the string.
Formula: Centripetal force \(F_c = \frac{mv^2}{l}\). Here, \(F_c = T\).
Solution: \(T = \frac{mv^2}{l}\). Rearranging for \(v\), we get \(v^2 = \frac{Tl}{m}\), so \(v = \sqrt{\frac{Tl}{m}}\).

Question 60: easy

When milk is churned, cream gets separated due to:

(1999)

1. Centripetal force
2. Centrifugal force
3. Frictional force
4. Gravitational force
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Concept: Understanding apparent forces in a non-inertial rotating frame of reference.
Solution: When milk is churned, the denser skim milk experiences a larger centripetal force and moves towards the outer edge, while the less dense cream moves towards the center of rotation due to centrifugal force. Thus, they separate.