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The centre of mass of a body is located
a)outside the system
b)inside or outside the system
c)inside the system
d)at the centre of system
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Suresh Iyer answered
The centre of mass of a body can lie within or outside the body.
Example
(i)
Centre of mass of a uniform rod lies at its geometrical centre which lies within the rod
(ii) Centre of mass of a uniform ring lies at its geometrical centre which lies outside the ring.

 A mass m is moving with a constant velocity along a line parallel to the x-axis, away from the origin. Its angular momentum with respect to the origin
  • a)
    Is zero
  • b)
    Remains constant
  • c)
    Goes on increasing
  • d)
    Goes on decreasing
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Krishna Iyer answered
Angular momentum (L) is defined as the distance of the object from a rotation axis multiplied by the linear momentum
L = mv×y
As the particle moves, m; v; and y, all remain unchanged at any point of time
⇒ L = constant

There are two objects of masses 1 kg and 2 kg located at (1, 2) and (-1, 3) respectively. The coordinates of the centre of mass are
  • a)
    ( 2, -1 )
  • b)
    ( 8/3 ,-1/3 )
  • c)
    ( -1/3 , 8/3 )
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Riya Banerjee answered
Body A has mass of 1kg and location (1,2)
Body B has mass of 2kg and location (-1,3)
mcxc = m1x1 + m2x2
(1+2) xc = (1 * 1) + (2 * -1)
xc  = -1/3
Similarly,
mcyc = m1y1 + m2y2
(1 + 2) yc = (1 * 2) + (2 * 3)
yc= 8/3
Hence, the coordinates of the center of mass are (-1/3, 8/3).

The moment of inertia of two spheres of equal masses is equal. If one of the spheres is solid of radius 8634_image013 m and the other is a hollow sphere. What is the radius of the hollow sphere?
  • a)
    5 m
  • b)
    √3 m
  • c)
    3√3 m
  • d)
    3 m
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Sushil Kumar answered
Moment of inertia of solid sphere Is= 2/5MR2
moment of inertia of hollow sphere Ih =2/3MR2
given mass of solid sphere =√45 kg.
Is=Ih
2MR2/5=2MR2/3
given their masses are equal 2 (√45)2/5= 2 R2/3
45/5=R2/3
9=R2/3
9×3=R2
27=R2
√27=R
√3×9=R
3√3 m=R.

A right triangular plate ABC of mass m is free to rotate in the vertical plane about a fixed horizontal axis through A. It is supported by a string such that the side AB is horizontal. The reaction at the support A is :
                
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
    mg
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Crafty Classes answered
The distance of Centre Of Mass of the given right angled triangle is 2L/3​ along BA and L/3​ along AC from the point B.
Force of magnitude mg is acting downwards at its COM.
Moment balance around B gives:
mg(2L/3​)−FA​(L)=0
(Moment=  × =rFsin(θ)=F(rsin(θ))=Fr⊥​)
∴FA​=2​mg/3

The motion of a potter’s wheel is an example of
  • a)
    rolling motion
  • b)
    rotatory motion
  • c)
    translatory motion
  • d)
    precessional motion
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Anjali Iyer answered
Potter’s wheel is an example of rotary motion. Rotary motion is that kind of motion in which body of the mass moves along a circular path about an axis which remains fixed.

Two rings have their moment of inertia in the ratio 2:1 and their diameters are in the ratio 2:1. The ratio of their masses will be:
  • a)
    1:2
  • b)
    2:1
  • c)
    1:4
  • d)
    1:1
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Suresh Reddy answered
We know that MI of a ring is mr2
Where m is mass of the ring and r is its radius
When we have ratio of I = 2:1
And ratio of r = 2:1
We get ratio of r2 = 4:1
Thus to make this ratio 2:1 , that ratio of masses must be 1:2

There are two circular iron discs A and B having masses in the ratio 1:2 and diameter in the ratio 2:1. The ratio of their moment of inertia is
  • a)
    4:1
  • b)
    1:3
  • c)
    2:1
  • d)
    8:1
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Preeti Iyer answered
Given,
Mass of A=1,
Mass of B=2.
diameter if A=2,
diameter if B=1.
radius (r) of A=d/2=2/2=1.
radius (r) of B=d/2=1/2.
we know ,
moment of inertia of disc=MR2/2.
moment of inertia (I)of A/moment of inertia (I)of B=MR2/2/MR2/2.
(I) of A/(I) of B=1×12/2/2×(1/2)2/2.
=1×1/2/2×(1/4)/2.
=1/2/(1/2)/2.
=1/2/1/4.
=4/2.
=2/1.

When external forces acting on a body are zero, then its centre of mass
  • a)
    remains stationary
  • b)
    moves with uniform velocity
  • c)
    either remains stationary or moves with uniform velocity
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Naina Sharma answered
When force acting upon the body results zero, the resulting acceleration due to net force applied is also zero, and hence by the law of inertia the motion of the body either at rest or constant velocity wont change.

There are some passengers inside a stationary railway compartment. The centre of masses of the compartment itself(without the passengers) is C1, while the centre of mass of the compartment plus passengers’ system is C2. if the passengers moves about inside the compartment
  • a)
    both C1 and C2 will move with respect to the ground
  • b)
    neither C1 nor C2 will move with respect to the ground
  • c)
    C1 will move but C2 will be stationary with respect to the ground
  • d)
    C2 will move but C1 will be stationary with respect to the ground
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Lavanya Menon answered
When net Fexternal​=0, then the centre of mass of the system remains at rest.
Thus if the passenger move inside the compartment which donot require any external force, so the centre of mass of the "passenger + compartment" system must remain at rest and hence C2​ will be fixed w.r.t ground.
Also due to the movement of the passenger, the position of centre of mass of the passengers only will change, thus C1​ will have to move in such a way that C2​ may remain fixed w.r.t ground.

A solid sphere and a hollow sphere of the same mass have the same moments of inertia about their respective diameters, the ratio of their radii is
  • a)
    (5)1/2 : (3)1/2 
  • b)
     (3)1/2 : (5)1/2
  • c)
    3 : 2
  • d)
    2 : 3
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Gaurav Kumar answered
We know moment of inertia of solid sphere Is​=2​/5ms​Rs2​ and 
moment of inertia of hollow sphere IH​=2/3​mH​RH2 ​As per question Is​=IH​
Now,
2/5​ms​Rs2​=2/3​mH​RH2​
as the masses are equal the ratio of their radii will be 
​Rs2 /RH2 ​​=2/3​/​2/5​=√5/3​​=(5)1/2: (3)1/2

A disc of radius b and mass m rolls down an inclined plane of vertical height h. the translational speed when it reaches the bottom of the plane will be 
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Preeti Iyer answered
The difference in the potential of the body when it rolls down through a vertical height h, is mgh.
As the KE at the top point is zero and let say KE at bottom is ½ mv2 + ½ Iw2
Where m is its mass, I is its moment of inertia, I = ½ mr2
Where r is its radius, v is its gained translational speed and w is its gained angular speed.
w = v/r
Hence equating PE and KE gives
mgh = ½ mv2 + ½ Iw2
That is mgh = ½ mv2 + ½ mr2.(v/r)2
We get mgh = ½  mv2 + ¼  mv
Thus we get v = √gh/3

A rigid body is one
  • a)
    the sum of distances of all particles from the axis remains constant
  • b)
    in which the distance between all pairs of particles remains fixed
  • c)
    whose centre of mass follows a parabolic path
  • d)
    that deforms and comes back to its original shape after getting deformed
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Krishna Iyer answered
A body is said to be a rigid body if the body remains in its original shape even under the influence of external force. We can also say that if distance between two points of the body does not change with time regardless of external forces exerted on it, then the body is said to be a rigid body.

The M.I. of a disc about its diameter is 2 units. Its M.I. about axis through a point on its rim and in the plane of the disc is
  • a)
    4 unit
  • b)
    6 unit
  • c)
    8 unit
  • d)
    10 unit
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Krishna Iyer answered
We know that for a disc of mass m and radius r
MI of a disc about its diameter = mr2/4 = 2
And also MI about a point on its rim = mr2/4 + mr2
= 5mr2/4
= 5 x 2 = 10

An automobile engine develops 100H.P. when rotating at a speed of 1800 rad/min. The torque it delivers is
  • a)
    3.33 W-s
  • b)
    200W-s
  • c)
    248.7 W-s
  • d)
    2487 W-s
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

100 HP = 74570 W or 74.57 KW Now, P = 2*π*N*T/60 where, P is the power (in W), N is the operating speed of the engine (in r.p.m.) and T is the Torque (in N.m). Therefore, 74570 = 2*π*1800*T/60 i.e. T = 395.606 N.m
 

When a shell was following a parabolic path in the air, it explodes somewhere in its flight. The centre of mass of fragments will continue to move in
  • a)
    any direction
  • b)
    horizontal direction
  • c)
    same parabolic path
  • d)
    vertical direction
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Riya Banerjee answered
The internal forces have no effect on the trajectory of the center of mass, and the forces due to explosion are the internal forces. So the center of mass will follow the same parabolic path even after the explosion.

A mixer grinder rotates clockwise, its angular velocity will be :
  • a)
    zero
  • b)
    negative
  • c)
    uniform but not zero
  • d)
    positive
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Ashish Roy answered
**Explanation:**

A mixer grinder is a device that is used for grinding and mixing various ingredients. It consists of a motor and a set of blades that rotate at high speeds to perform the grinding and mixing tasks. When the mixer grinder is turned on, the motor starts rotating the blades in a clockwise direction.

**Angular Velocity:**
Angular velocity is a measure of how quickly an object rotates or moves around a central point. It is defined as the rate of change of angular displacement with respect to time. The direction of the angular velocity is determined by the direction of rotation. In the case of a mixer grinder rotating clockwise, the angular velocity will be negative.

**Direction of Angular Velocity:**
The direction of angular velocity is determined by the right-hand rule. According to the right-hand rule, if the fingers of the right hand curl in the direction of rotation, the thumb will point in the direction of the angular velocity vector. In the case of a mixer grinder rotating clockwise, the fingers of the right hand curl in the clockwise direction, and the thumb points in the opposite direction, which is counterclockwise or negative.

**Significance of Negative Angular Velocity:**
A negative angular velocity indicates that the object is rotating in the opposite direction compared to the conventional positive direction. In the case of a mixer grinder, a negative angular velocity means that the blades are rotating counterclockwise when viewed from above. This counterclockwise rotation is necessary for the blades to effectively grind and mix the ingredients.

**Conclusion:**
In conclusion, a mixer grinder rotates clockwise, which means its angular velocity will be negative. The negative angular velocity indicates that the blades are rotating counterclockwise when viewed from above, allowing them to efficiently perform the grinding and mixing tasks.

A thin rod of length 4 l , mass 4 m is bent at the points as shown in the fig. What is the moment of inertia of the rod about the axis passing through point O and perpendicular to the plane of the paper :  
  • a)
    ml2/3
  • b)
    10ml2/3
  • c)
    ml2/12
  • d)
    ml2/24
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Krishna Iyer answered
Since the mass of rod is 54m and length is 4l.
so mass C = m
and length of AB = BO=OC= CD = l
WE, know moment of Inertia of a rod about to end = ml2​/3
So, moment of Inertia of AB, BO, OC, CD about B, O, O, C respectively = ml2/3​
From parallel axis theorem 
Moment of Inertia of AB about O.
=ml2/3​+ml2=4ml2​/3
Similarly od CD about O   =4ml2/3​
SO moment of Inertia Rod about O
=ml2/3​+ml2/3​+4ml2/3​+4ml2/3​ 
=10ml2/3​

Can you explain the answer of this question below:

An isolated particle of mass m is moving in a horizontal plane (x,y) along the x axis at a certain height above the ground. It suddenly explodes into two fragments of masses m/4 and 3m/4. An instant later, the smaller fragments is at y = +15 cm. The larger fragment at this instant is at

  • A:

    y = +5 cm

  • B:

    y = +20 cm

  • C:

    y = -20 cm

  • D:

    y = -5 cm

The answer is d.

As the particle is exploded only due to its internal energy.
net external force during this process is 0 i.e. center mass will not change.
Let the particle while the explosion was above the origin of the coordinate system i.e. just before explosion xcm =0 and ycm =0
After the explosion, the Centre of mass will be at xcm =0 and ycm =0
Since smaller fragment has fallen on the y-axis.
Let positon of larger fragment be y.
m * ycm = (m/4 * 15) + (3m/4 * y)
⇒ (m/4 * 15) + (3m/4 * y) = 0
⇒ y = - 5 cm

An inclined plane makes an angle of 30o with the horizontal. A ring rolling down this inclinedplane from rest without slipping has a linear acceleration equal to :
  • a)
    2g/3
  • b)
    g/2 
  • c)
    g/3
  • d)
    g/4
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Neha Joshi answered
We know for a rolling body acceleration down an inclined plane, a = g.sinθ / (1 + I/mR2)
Where I is body's moment of inertia. Here, I = mR2  
Thus just by putting the values to the formula we get
a = g.sin 30° / 2
= g/4

A child sits stationary at one end of long trolley moving uniformly with speed v on a smooth horizontal floor. If the child gets up and runs about on the trolley in the forward direction with speed u. The centre of mass of the system (child + trolley) will move with speed
  • a)
    v
  • b)
    zero
  • c)
    u + v
  • d)
    v/u
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Preeti Iyer answered
The child is running arbitrarily on a trolley moving with velocity v. However, the running of the child will produce no effect on the velocity of the centre of mass of the trolley. This is because the force due to the boy’s motion is purely internal. Internal forces produce no effect on the motion of the bodies on which they act. Since no external force is involved in the boy–trolley system, the boy’s motion will produce no change in the velocity of the centre of mass of the trolley.

On applying a constant torque on a body
  • a)
     Linear velocity may be increases
  • b)
    Angular velocity may be increases
  • c)
    It will rotate with constant angular velocity
  • d)
    It will move with constant velocity
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Geetika Shah answered
If a constant torque is applied it is possible that a positive angular acceleration gets generated which can generate a positive acceleration and hence increasing both velocity and angular velocity.

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