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Rotational Motion

Question 11: moderate

A conical pendulum consists of a simple pendulum moving in a horizontal circle as shown. C is the pivot, O the centre of the circle in which the pendulum bob moves and ω the constant angular velocity of the bob. If LĀ is the angular momentum about point C, then

1. L is constant ( magnitude as well as direction is constant )
2. Only direction of L is constant
3. Only magnitude of L is constant
4. None of the above.
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As object is in circular motion angular momentum

\[ \vec L=I\vec\omega \]

Direction of omega is along the axis so, L will have direction along axis OC. So both magnitude

and direction of angular momentum L is constant.

Question 12: moderate

A uniform rectangular plate of mass m which is free to rotate about the smooth vertical hinge passing through the centre and perpendicular to the plate, is lying on a smooth horizontal surface. A particle of mass m moving with speed ‘u’ collides with the plate and sticks to it as shown in figure. The angular velocity of the plate after collision will be

1. \[ \frac{12u}{5a} \]
2. \[ \frac{12u}{19a} \]
3. \[ \frac{3u}{2a} \]
4. \[ \frac{3u}{5a} \]
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Taking rectangle and the object as one system angular momentum is conserved.

so,Ā  mva= ( m(√5a/2)² + m((2a)²+ a²)/12) ω

\[ \omega = \frac{3u}{5a} \]

Question 13: moderate

A thin circular ring of mass M and radius R is rotating about its axis with a constant angular velocity ω. Two objects of mass ‘m’ are attached gently to the ring. The wheel now rotates with an angular velocity.

1. \[ \frac{\omega M }{(M+m)} \]
2. \[ \frac{\omega(M-2m)}{(M+ 2m)}\]
3. \[ \frac{\omega M}{M+2m}\]
4. \[ \frac{\omega (M+2m)}{M}\]
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We can solve this problem using the principle of conservation of angular momentum since no external torque acts on the system.

Step 1: Initial Angular Momentum

The moment of inertia of a thin circular ring about its axis is:

 

Iinitial=MR2I_{\text{initial}} = M R^2

 

The initial angular momentum is given by:

 

Linitial=Iinitial⋅ω=(MR2)⋅ωL_{\text{initial}} = I_{\text{initial}} \cdot \omega = (M R^2) \cdot \omega

 

Step 2: Final Moment of Inertia

When two objects of mass m are attached to the ring, assuming they are symmetrically placed on the ring, their contribution to the moment of inertia is:

 

Iadded=2mR2I_{\text{added}} = 2m R^2

 

Thus, the new total moment of inertia becomes:

 

Ifinal=MR2+2mR2=(M+2m)R2I_{\text{final}} = M R^2 + 2m R^2 = (M + 2m) R^2

 

Step 3: Applying Conservation of Angular Momentum

Since no external torque acts on the system:

 

Linitial=LfinalL_{\text{initial}} = L_{\text{final}}

 

(MR2)⋅ω=(M+2m)R2⋅ω′(M R^2) \cdot \omega = (M + 2m) R^2 \cdot \omega'

 

Canceling

R2R^2

from both sides:

 

Mω=(M+2m)ω′M \omega = (M + 2m) \omega'

 

Solving for the new angular velocity

ω′\omega'

:

 

ω′=MωM+2m\omega' = \frac{M \omega}{M + 2m}

 

Final Answer:

 

ω′=MωM+2m\omega' = \frac{M \omega}{M + 2m}

 

This shows that the angular velocity decreases after attaching the masses, as expected due to an increase in the moment of inertia.

Question 14: moderate

A constant torque of 100 N m turns a wheel of moment of inertia \(300\text{ kg m}^2\) about an axis passing through its centre. Starting from rest, its angular velocity after 3 s is

1. 10 rad/s
2. 15 rad/s
3. 1 rad/s
4. 5 rad/s
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The angular acceleration is \(\alpha = \frac{\tau}{I} = \frac{100}{300} = \frac{1}{3}\text{ rad/s}^2\). The final angular velocity starting from rest is \(\omega = \alpha t = \frac{1}{3} \times 3 = 1\text{ rad/s}\).

Question 15: moderate

A uniform rod of mass \(m\) and length \(\ell\) is pivoted about one end and hung vertically. Another mass \(m\) hits it perpendicular to its length with a velocity \(v\) at its midpoint and sticks to it. The initial angular velocity of the rod is:

1. \(\frac{v}{\ell}\)
2. \(\frac{v}{2\ell}\)
3. \(\frac{6v}{7\ell}\)
4. \(\frac{v}{3\ell}\)
View Answer

Conserving angular momentum about pivot: \(L_i = mv\frac{\ell}{2}\). Total moment of inertia is \(I = \frac{1}{3}m\ell^2 + m(\ell/2)^2 = \frac{7}{12}m\ell^2\). Equating \(I\omega = L_i\) yields \(\omega = \frac{6v}{7\ell}\).

Question 16: moderate

A ladder of length \(\ell\) and mass m is placed against a smooth vertical wall but the ground is not smooth. Coefficient of friction between the ground and the ladder is \(\mu\). The minimum angle \(\theta\) with ground at which the ladder will stay in equilibrium is :

1. \(tan^{-1}(\mu)\)
2. \(tan^{-1}(2\mu)\)
3. \(tan^{-1}(\mu/2)\)
4. \(tan^{-1}(1/2\mu)\)
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For translational and rotational equilibrium of the ladder, taking torque about the base gives \(N_{\text{wall}} \ell \sin\theta = mg \frac{\ell}{2} \cos\theta\). With \(N_{\text{wall}} = f \le \mu mg\), we get the minimum angle for equilibrium to be \(\tan\theta = \frac{1}{2\mu}\).

Question 17: moderate

Three point masses \(m\), \(2m\) and \(3m\) are located at the vertices of an equilateral triangle of side length \(L\). The moment of inertia of the system about an axis passing through mid-point of the side (connecting \(m\) and \(2m\)) and perpendicular to the plane of the triangle, is

1. \(mL^2\)
2. \(2mL^2\)
3. \(3mL^2\)
4. \(4mL^2\)
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The distance of masses \(m\) and \(2m\) from the midpoint of their side is \(L/2\). The third mass \(3m\) lies at a distance of \(h = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}L\) (the height of the triangle). The total moment of inertia is \(I = m\left(\frac{L}{2}\right)^2 + 2m\left(\frac{L}{2}\right)^2 + 3m\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}L\right)^2 = \frac{mL^2}{4} + \frac{2mL^2}{4} + \frac{9mL^2}{4} = 3mL^2\).