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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

A person standing on a rotating platform with his hands lowered outstretches his arms. The angular momentum of the person
  • a)
    becomes zero
  • b)
    decreases
  • c)
    remains constant
  • d)
    inreases
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Suresh Reddy answered
Yes because there is absence of any external force or torque so angular momentum will remain constant
here outstretching the hands means internal forces are working.. so moment of inertia increases in this case and to make angular momentum constant when angular velocity decreases.

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.

An engine develops a power of 360 kw, when rotating at 30 revolutions per second. The Torque required to deliver this power is
  • a)
    191.08 Nm
  • b)
    19108 Nm
  • c)
    1910.8 Nm
  • d)
    19.108 Nm
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Preeti Iyer answered
The power delivered by the torque τ exerted on rotating body is given by
P=τω or τ=P/ω
Here P=360KW=360000 Watt
ω=30 x 2π rad/sec,
ω=60π rad/sec
now,
τ=360000 /60×3.14Nm
τ= 1910.8 Nm

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

Moment of inertia of a circular wire of mass M and radius R about its diameter is
[AIEEE 2002]
  • a)
  • b)
    MR2
  • c)
     2MR2
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Krishna Iyer answered
We know that,
MOI through centre (z-axis) is MR², so, by applying perpendicular axis theorem
Ix + Iy = Iz and since Ix = Iy and both are about diameter
Iz = MR², so, 2Ix = MR² MOI about diameter is MR²/2
 

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 particle of mass 1 kg is fired from the origin of the co-ordinate axis-making angle 45 with the horizontal. After time t its position vector is 5365_image021 and velocity 5365_image022 . What is the angular momentum of the particle at that instant?
  • a)
    -25 
  • b)
    -7 
  • c)
    25 
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Anaya Patel answered
A uniform circular disc of radius 50 cm at rest is free to turn about an axis having perpendicular to its plane and passes through its centre. This situation can be shown by the figure given below:

Therefore,
Angular acceleration = α = 2 rad/s2
Angular speed, ω = αt = 4 rad/s
Centripetal acceleration, ac = ω2r
42 x 0.5
=16 x 0.5
= 8m/s2
Linear acceleration at the end of 2 s is,
at = αt = 2 x 0.5 = 1 m/s2
Therefore, the net acceleration at the end of 2.0 sec is given by 

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

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 solid sphere is rotating in free space. If the radius of the sphere is increased keeping mass same, which one of the following will not be affected ? 
[AIEEE 2004]
  • a)
    Moment of inertia
  • b)
     Angular momentum
  • c)
    Angular velocity
  • d)
    Rotational kinetic energy
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Jayant Mishra answered
B.Angular momentum
In free space, neither acceleration due to gravity for external torque act on the rotating solid sphere. Therefore, taking the same mass of sphere if the radius is increased then a moment of inertia, rotational kinetic energy and angular velocity will change but according to the law of conservation of momentum, angular momentum will not change.
In free space, neither acceleration due to gravity for external torque act on the rotating solid sphere. Therefore, taking the same mass of sphere if the radius is increased then a moment of inertia, rotational kinetic energy and angular velocity will change but according to the law of conservation of momentum, angular momentum will not change.

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.

If the linear density (mass per unit length) of a rod of length 3m is proportional to x, where x is the distance from one end of the rod, the distance of the centre of gravity of the rod from this end is[2002]
  • a)
    2.5 m
  • b)
    1 m
  • c)
    1.5 m
  • d)
    2 m
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Sakshi Sharma answered
Given, linear density of the rod is proportional to x, where x is the distance from one end of the rod.

Let the linear density of the rod at distance x from one end be ρ(x).

We know that the mass of an element of length dx at a distance x from one end is given by dm = ρ(x) dx.

The total mass of the rod is given by integrating the above expression from 0 to 3m:

M = ∫₀³ ρ(x) dx

We also know that the position of the centre of gravity of the rod is given by:

x_bar = (1/M) ∫₀³ x ρ(x) dx

Substituting dm = ρ(x) dx in the above expression, we get:

x_bar = (1/M) ∫₀³ x dm

x_bar = (1/M) ∫₀³ x ρ(x) dx

x_bar = (1/M) ∫₀³ x (kx) dx (since ρ(x) is proportional to x)

x_bar = (k/M) ∫₀³ x² dx

x_bar = (k/M) [x³/3]₀³

x_bar = (k/M) [3³/3]

x_bar = 3k/M

But we know that M = ∫₀³ ρ(x) dx

M = k ∫₀³ x dx

M = k [x²/2]₀³

M = k (9/2)

Therefore, x_bar = 3k/M = 3k/(k(9/2)) = 2/3 * 3 = 2m

Hence, the distance of the centre of gravity of the rod from one end is 2m, which is option D.

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

A wheel of radius 1m r olls for war d half a revolution on a horizontal ground. The magnitude of the displacement of the point of the wheel initially in contact with the ground is [2002]
  • a)
    π
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarthak Saini answered
Linear distance moved by wheel in half revolution = πr. Point P1 after half revolution reaches at P2 vertically 2m above the ground.
∴   Displacement P1P2
              [∵ r = 1m]

Three masses are placed on the x-axis : 300g at origin, 500g at x = 40cm and 400g at x = 70 cm.The distance of the centre of mass from the origin is : [2012M]
  • a)
    40 cm
  • b)
    45 cm
  • c)
    50 cm
  • d)
    30 cm
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Jhanvi Tiwari answered
Calculation of Centre of Mass:

To find the centre of mass of the system, we can use the formula:

Xcm = (m1x1 + m2x2 + m3x3)/M

where m1, m2, m3 are the masses of the three particles, x1, x2, x3 are their respective distances from the origin, and M = m1 + m2 + m3 is the total mass of the system.

Substituting the given values, we get:

Xcm = (0.3 kg x 0 m + 0.5 kg x 0.4 m + 0.4 kg x 0.7 m)/(0.3 kg + 0.5 kg + 0.4 kg)

Xcm = 0.12 m + 0.2 m + 0.28 m / 1.2 kg

Xcm = 0.6 m

Therefore, the distance of the centre of mass from the origin is 0.6 m or 60 cm.

Answer:

The correct option is (A) 40 cm.

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