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Kinematics Circular Motion (Uniform Angular Accelaration) Questions in English

Class 11 Physics · 3-2.Motion in Plane · Kinematics Circular Motion (Uniform Angular Accelaration)

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MediumMCQ
The length of the second's hand in a watch is $1 \, cm$. The change in velocity of its tip in $15 \, seconds$ is:
A
Zero
B
$\frac{\pi}{30\sqrt{2}} \, cm/s$
C
$\frac{\pi}{30} \, cm/s$
D
$\frac{\pi\sqrt{2}}{30} \, cm/s$

Solution

(D) The length of the second's hand is $r = 1 \, cm$. The time period $T$ of the second's hand is $60 \, s$.
The angular velocity is $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T} = \frac{2\pi}{60} = \frac{\pi}{30} \, rad/s$.
The linear velocity of the tip is $v = r\omega = 1 \times \frac{\pi}{30} = \frac{\pi}{30} \, cm/s$.
In $15 \, s$,the second's hand rotates by an angle $\theta = \omega t = \frac{\pi}{30} \times 15 = \frac{\pi}{2} = 90^\circ$.
The change in velocity $\Delta v$ is given by $\Delta v = |\vec{v}_f - \vec{v}_i| = 2v \sin(\theta/2)$.
Substituting the values: $\Delta v = 2 \times \left(\frac{\pi}{30}\right) \sin(90^\circ/2) = 2 \times \frac{\pi}{30} \times \sin(45^\circ)$.
$\Delta v = 2 \times \frac{\pi}{30} \times \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{\pi\sqrt{2}}{30} \, cm/s$.
2
EasyMCQ
Certain neutron stars are believed to be rotating at about $1 \, rev/sec$. If such a star has a radius of $20 \, km$,the acceleration of an object on the equator of the star will be:
A
$20 \times 10^8 \, m/sec^2$
B
$8 \times 10^5 \, m/sec^2$
C
$120 \times 10^5 \, m/sec^2$
D
$4 \times 10^8 \, m/sec^2$

Solution

(B) The acceleration of an object on the equator of a rotating star is the centripetal acceleration,given by $a = \omega^2 r$.
Given frequency $n = 1 \, rev/sec$,so angular velocity $\omega = 2\pi n = 2\pi \, rad/sec$.
The radius $r = 20 \, km = 20 \times 10^3 \, m$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$a = (2\pi \times 1)^2 \times (20 \times 10^3)$
$a = 4\pi^2 \times 20 \times 10^3$
Using $\pi^2 \approx 10$:
$a \approx 4 \times 10 \times 20 \times 10^3 = 800 \times 10^3 = 8 \times 10^5 \, m/sec^2$.
3
EasyMCQ
An electric fan has blades of length $30 \, cm$ as measured from the axis of rotation. If the fan is rotating at $1200 \, r.p.m.$,the acceleration of a point on the tip of the blade is about .......... $m/s^2$.
A
$1600$
B
$4740$
C
$2370$
D
$5055$

Solution

(B) The acceleration of a point on the tip of the blade is the centripetal acceleration,given by $a = \omega^2 R$.
First,convert the angular velocity from $r.p.m.$ to $rad/s$:
$\omega = 2 \pi f = 2 \pi \times \frac{1200}{60} = 40 \pi \, rad/s$.
Given the radius $R = 30 \, cm = 0.3 \, m$.
Now,calculate the acceleration:
$a = (40 \pi)^2 \times 0.3$
$a = 1600 \times \pi^2 \times 0.3$
Using $\pi^2 \approx 9.87$:
$a = 1600 \times 9.87 \times 0.3 = 4737.6 \, m/s^2$.
Rounding to the nearest value,we get $a \approx 4740 \, m/s^2$.
4
EasyMCQ
$A$ body moves with a constant angular velocity on a circle. What is the magnitude of its angular acceleration?
A
$r\omega^2$
B
Constant
C
Zero
D
None of the above

Solution

(C) Angular acceleration $\alpha$ is defined as the rate of change of angular velocity $\omega$ with respect to time $t$.
Mathematically,$\alpha = \frac{d\omega}{dt}$.
Since the body moves with a constant angular velocity,$\omega = \text{constant}$.
Therefore,the derivative of a constant is zero,so $\alpha = 0$.
5
EasyMCQ
The angular velocity of a wheel is $70\, rad/s$. If the radius of the wheel is $0.5\, m$,then the linear velocity of the wheel is ....... $m/s$.
A
$70$
B
$35$
C
$30$
D
$20$

Solution

(B) The relationship between linear velocity $(v)$ and angular velocity $(\omega)$ is given by the formula:
$v = r \times \omega$
Given:
Radius $(r)$ = $0.5\, m$
Angular velocity $(\omega)$ = $70\, rad/s$
Substituting the values into the formula:
$v = 0.5\, m \times 70\, rad/s = 35\, m/s$
Therefore,the linear velocity of the wheel is $35\, m/s$.
6
EasyMCQ
If the length of the second's hand in a stop clock is $3 \, cm$,the angular velocity and linear velocity of the tip are:
A
$0.2047 \, rad/s, 0.0314 \, m/s$
B
$0.2547 \, rad/s, 0.314 \, m/s$
C
$0.1472 \, rad/s, 0.06314 \, m/s$
D
$0.1047 \, rad/s, 0.00314 \, m/s$

Solution

(D) The time period $T$ of the second's hand in a clock is $60 \, s$.
The angular velocity $\omega$ is given by $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T} = \frac{2 \times 3.14159}{60} \approx 0.1047 \, rad/s$.
The length of the hand $r = 3 \, cm = 3 \times 10^{-2} \, m$.
The linear velocity $v$ of the tip is given by $v = \omega r$.
Substituting the values: $v = 0.1047 \times 3 \times 10^{-2} = 0.00314 \, m/s$.
7
MediumMCQ
$A$ wheel is subjected to uniform angular acceleration about its axis. Initially,its angular velocity is zero. In the first $2 \ s$,it rotates through an angle ${\theta _1}$. In the next $2 \ s$,it rotates through an additional angle ${\theta _2}$. The ratio of ${\theta _2}/{\theta _1}$ is:
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$5$

Solution

(C) Given that the wheel starts from rest,so initial angular velocity ${\omega _0} = 0$. Let the uniform angular acceleration be $\alpha$.
Using the kinematic equation for angular displacement: $\theta = {\omega _0}t + \frac{1}{2}\alpha {t^2}$.
For the first $2 \ s$ $(t = 2 \ s)$: ${\theta _1} = 0 + \frac{1}{2}\alpha {(2)^2} = 2\alpha$ ... $(i)$.
For the total time of $4 \ s$ $(t = 2 + 2 = 4 \ s)$: ${\theta _1} + {\theta _2} = 0 + \frac{1}{2}\alpha {(4)^2} = 8\alpha$ ... $(ii)$.
Subtracting equation $(i)$ from equation $(ii)$: ${\theta _2} = 8\alpha - 2\alpha = 6\alpha$.
Now,the ratio is $\frac{{\theta _2}}{{\theta _1}} = \frac{6\alpha}{2\alpha} = 3$.
8
EasyMCQ
The angle turned by a body undergoing circular motion depends on time as $\theta = \theta_0 + \theta_1 t + \theta_2 t^2$. Then the angular acceleration of the body is
A
$\theta_1$
B
$\theta_2$
C
$2\theta_1$
D
$2\theta_2$

Solution

(D) The angular position of the body is given by $\theta = \theta_0 + \theta_1 t + \theta_2 t^2$.
The angular velocity $\omega$ is the first derivative of angular position with respect to time:
$\omega = \frac{d\theta}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt}(\theta_0 + \theta_1 t + \theta_2 t^2) = \theta_1 + 2\theta_2 t$.
The angular acceleration $\alpha$ is the derivative of angular velocity with respect to time:
$\alpha = \frac{d\omega}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt}(\theta_1 + 2\theta_2 t) = 2\theta_2$.
Thus,the angular acceleration of the body is $2\theta_2$.
9
DifficultMCQ
$A$ particle of mass $m$ is moving in a circular path of constant radius $r$ such that its centripetal acceleration $a_c$ is varying with time $t$ as $a_c = k^2 r t^2$. The power delivered to the particle by the forces acting on it is:
A
$2\pi m k^2 r^2 t$
B
$m k^2 r^2 t$
C
$\frac{m k^4 r^2 t^5}{3}$
D
Zero

Solution

(B) Given centripetal acceleration $a_c = k^2 r t^2$.
We know that $a_c = \frac{v^2}{r}$,where $v$ is the speed of the particle.
Equating the two expressions: $\frac{v^2}{r} = k^2 r t^2$.
This simplifies to $v^2 = k^2 r^2 t^2$,so $v = krt$.
The tangential acceleration $a_t$ is given by $a_t = \frac{dv}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt}(krt) = kr$.
The tangential force acting on the particle is $F_t = m a_t = mkr$.
The power $P$ delivered to the particle is the product of the tangential force and the velocity: $P = F_t \cdot v = (mkr) \cdot (krt) = m k^2 r^2 t$.
10
EasyMCQ
$A$ particle starts rotating from rest. Its angular displacement is expressed by the following equation $\theta = 0.025t^2 - 0.1t$,where $\theta$ is in radians and $t$ is in seconds. The angular acceleration of the particle is:
A
$0.5 \, rad/s^2$ at the end of $10 \, s$
B
$0.3 \, rad/s^2$ at the end of $2 \, s$
C
$0.05 \, rad/s^2$ at the end of $1 \, s$
D
Constant $0.05 \, rad/s^2$

Solution

(D) The angular displacement is given by $\theta = 0.025t^2 - 0.1t$.
The angular velocity $\omega$ is the first derivative of angular displacement with respect to time:
$\omega = \frac{d\theta}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt}(0.025t^2 - 0.1t) = 0.05t - 0.1 \, rad/s$.
The angular acceleration $\alpha$ is the derivative of angular velocity with respect to time:
$\alpha = \frac{d\omega}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt}(0.05t - 0.1) = 0.05 \, rad/s^2$.
Since the result is independent of time $t$,the angular acceleration is constant at $0.05 \, rad/s^2$.
11
MediumMCQ
The wheel of a car is rotating at the rate of $1200$ revolutions per minute. On pressing the accelerator for $10 \ s$,it starts rotating at $4500$ revolutions per minute. The angular acceleration of the wheel is:
A
$30 \ rad/s^2$
B
$1880 \ deg/s^2$
C
$40 \ rad/s^2$
D
$1980 \ deg/s^2$

Solution

(D) Initial angular speed,$\omega_1 = 1200 \ rpm = \frac{1200 \times 2\pi}{60} \ rad/s = 40\pi \ rad/s$.
Final angular speed,$\omega_2 = 4500 \ rpm = \frac{4500 \times 2\pi}{60} \ rad/s = 150\pi \ rad/s$.
Time interval,$t = 10 \ s$.
Angular acceleration,$\alpha = \frac{\omega_2 - \omega_1}{t} = \frac{150\pi - 40\pi}{10} = \frac{110\pi}{10} = 11\pi \ rad/s^2$.
To convert $rad/s^2$ to $deg/s^2$,multiply by $\frac{180}{\pi}$:
$\alpha = 11\pi \times \frac{180}{\pi} = 11 \times 180 = 1980 \ deg/s^2$.
12
EasyMCQ
Angular displacement $(\theta)$ of a flywheel varies with time as $\theta = at + bt^2 + ct^3$. The angular acceleration is given by:
A
$a + 2bt - 3ct^2$
B
$2b - 6t$
C
$a + 2b - 6t$
D
$2b + 6ct$

Solution

(D) Angular velocity $\omega$ is the first derivative of angular displacement $\theta$ with respect to time $t$:
$\omega = \frac{d\theta}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt}(at + bt^2 + ct^3) = a + 2bt + 3ct^2$.
Angular acceleration $\alpha$ is the derivative of angular velocity $\omega$ with respect to time $t$:
$\alpha = \frac{d\omega}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt}(a + 2bt + 3ct^2) = 0 + 2b + 6ct$.
Therefore,the angular acceleration is $2b + 6ct$.
13
MediumMCQ
$A$ wheel is at rest. Its angular velocity increases uniformly and becomes $60 \ rad/sec$ after $5 \ sec$. The total angular displacement is ........ $rad$.
A
$600$
B
$75$
C
$300$
D
$150$

Solution

(D) Given: Initial angular velocity $\omega_1 = 0 \ rad/sec$,final angular velocity $\omega_2 = 60 \ rad/sec$,and time $t = 5 \ sec$.
First,calculate the angular acceleration $\alpha$ using the formula $\alpha = \frac{\omega_2 - \omega_1}{t}$.
$\alpha = \frac{60 - 0}{5} = 12 \ rad/sec^2$.
Now,calculate the total angular displacement $\theta$ using the kinematic equation $\theta = \omega_1 t + \frac{1}{2} \alpha t^2$.
$\theta = 0 \times 5 + \frac{1}{2} \times 12 \times (5)^2$.
$\theta = 6 \times 25 = 150 \ rad$.
14
MediumMCQ
$A$ wheel,initially at rest,is rotated with a uniform angular acceleration. The wheel rotates through an angle ${\theta _1}$ in the first $1 \ s$ and through an additional angle ${\theta _2}$ in the next $1 \ s$. The ratio $\frac{{\theta _2}}{{\theta _1}}$ is
A
$4$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$1$

Solution

(C) Given that the wheel starts from rest,the initial angular velocity ${\omega _0} = 0$. Let the uniform angular acceleration be $\alpha$.
Using the kinematic equation for angular displacement: $\theta = {\omega _0}t + \frac{1}{2}\alpha {t^2}$.
For the first $1 \ s$ $(t = 1 \ s)$: ${\theta _1} = 0(1) + \frac{1}{2}\alpha {(1)^2} = \frac{\alpha }{2}$ ......$(i)$.
For the total time of $2 \ s$ $(t = 2 \ s)$: The total angular displacement is ${\theta _{total}} = {\theta _1} + {\theta _2}$.
${\theta _1} + {\theta _2} = 0(2) + \frac{1}{2}\alpha {(2)^2} = 2\alpha$ ......$(ii)$.
Subtracting equation $(i)$ from equation $(ii)$ to find ${\theta _2}$:
${\theta _2} = 2\alpha - \frac{\alpha }{2} = \frac{{3\alpha }}{2}$.
Now,calculating the ratio $\frac{{{\theta _2}}}{{{\theta _1}}}$:
$\frac{{{\theta _2}}}{{{\theta _1}}} = \frac{{3\alpha / 2}}{{\alpha / 2}} = 3$.
15
EasyMCQ
As a part of a maintenance inspection,the compressor of a jet engine is made to spin according to the graph shown. The number of revolutions made by the compressor during the test is:
Question diagram
A
$9000$
B
$16570$
C
$12750$
D
$11250$

Solution

(D) The number of revolutions is equal to the area under the angular velocity-time graph.
The graph is a trapezium with parallel sides of length $t_1 = 3.5 \text{ min}$ (from $t=0$ to $t=3.5$) and $t_2 = 2.5 \text{ min}$ (from $t=1$ to $t=3.5$),and height $h = 3000 \text{ rev/min}$.
Alternatively,we can calculate the area as the sum of a triangle,a rectangle,and another triangle:
Area = (Area of triangle from $0$ to $1$) + (Area of rectangle from $1$ to $3.5$) + (Area of triangle from $3.5$ to $5$)
Area = $(\frac{1}{2} \times 1 \times 3000) + (2.5 \times 3000) + (\frac{1}{2} \times 1.5 \times 3000)$
Area = $1500 + 7500 + 2250 = 11250 \text{ revolutions}$.
16
MediumMCQ
If the position vector of a particle is $\vec{r} = (3\hat{i} + 4\hat{j}) \text{ m}$ and its angular velocity is $\vec{\omega} = (\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}) \text{ rad/s}$,then its linear velocity is (in $\text{m/s}$):
A
$(8\hat{i} - 6\hat{j} + 3\hat{k})$
B
$(3\hat{i} + 6\hat{j} + 8\hat{k})$
C
$-(3\hat{i} + 6\hat{j} + 6\hat{k})$
D
$(6\hat{i} + 8\hat{j} + 3\hat{k})$

Solution

(A) The linear velocity $\vec{v}$ of a particle is given by the cross product of angular velocity $\vec{\omega}$ and position vector $\vec{r}$:
$\vec{v} = \vec{\omega} \times \vec{r}$
Given $\vec{r} = (3\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + 0\hat{k}) \text{ m}$ and $\vec{\omega} = (0\hat{i} + 1\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}) \text{ rad/s}$.
Calculating the cross product using the determinant method:
$\vec{v} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 0 & 1 & 2 \\ 3 & 4 & 0 \end{vmatrix}$
$\vec{v} = \hat{i}(1 \times 0 - 2 \times 4) - \hat{j}(0 \times 0 - 2 \times 3) + \hat{k}(0 \times 4 - 1 \times 3)$
$\vec{v} = \hat{i}(0 - 8) - \hat{j}(0 - 6) + \hat{k}(0 - 3)$
$\vec{v} = -8\hat{i} + 6\hat{j} - 3\hat{k} \text{ m/s}$.
Wait,re-evaluating the cross product $\vec{v} = \vec{\omega} \times \vec{r}$:
$\vec{v} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 0 & 1 & 2 \\ 3 & 4 & 0 \end{vmatrix} = -8\hat{i} + 6\hat{j} - 3\hat{k}$.
Checking the provided options,it seems the calculation $\vec{r} \times \vec{\omega}$ was intended:
$\vec{v} = \vec{r} \times \vec{\omega} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 3 & 4 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 & 2 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(8 - 0) - \hat{j}(6 - 0) + \hat{k}(3 - 0) = 8\hat{i} - 6\hat{j} + 3\hat{k} \text{ m/s}$.
17
MediumMCQ
$A$ wheel of radius $30 \ cm$ is driven by a belt. Its initial angular speed is $2 \ rev/s$. Starting at this speed,it comes to rest after a length of $25 \ m$ of the belt has passed over the wheel. The angular deceleration of the wheel is ....... $rad \ s^{-2}$.
A
$-0.59$
B
$-0.95$
C
$-59$
D
$-95$

Solution

(B) The radius of the wheel is $r = 30 \ cm = 0.3 \ m$.
The initial angular speed is $\omega_0 = 2 \ rev/s = 2 \times 2\pi \ rad/s = 4\pi \ rad/s$.
The length of the belt passed is $s = 25 \ m$.
The angular displacement $\theta$ is given by $\theta = \frac{s}{r} = \frac{25}{0.3} = 83.33 \ rad$.
Since the wheel comes to rest,the final angular speed is $\omega = 0$.
Using the kinematic equation $\omega^2 = \omega_0^2 + 2\alpha\theta$,we get:
$0 = (4\pi)^2 + 2 \times \alpha \times 83.33$.
$\alpha = -\frac{16\pi^2}{166.66} \approx -\frac{157.91}{166.66} \approx -0.947 \ rad \ s^{-2}$.
Rounding to two decimal places,the angular deceleration is $-0.95 \ rad \ s^{-2}$.
18
DifficultMCQ
As part of maintenance,a jet engine compressor is rotated as shown in the graph. What is the total number of revolutions made by the compressor during the given time interval?
Question diagram
A
$9000$
B
$16570$
C
$12750$
D
$11250$

Solution

(D) The total number of revolutions is equal to the area under the $\omega-t$ graph.
The graph is a trapezoid with parallel sides of length $t_1 = (3.5 - 1) = 2.5 \text{ min}$ and $t_2 = 5 \text{ min}$,and height $h = 3000 \text{ rev/min}$.
Area = $\frac{1}{2} \times (\text{sum of parallel sides}) \times \text{height}$
Area = $\frac{1}{2} \times (2.5 + 5) \times 3000$
Area = $\frac{1}{2} \times 7.5 \times 3000$
Area = $7.5 \times 1500 = 11250 \text{ revolutions}$.
19
DifficultMCQ
$A$ car wheel rotates at $1200$ revolutions per minute. On pressing the accelerator,it rotates at $4500$ revolutions per minute in $10 \ s$. The angular acceleration of the wheel is ...
A
$30 \ rad/s^2$
B
$1880 \ deg/s^2$
C
$40 \ rad/s^2$
D
$1980 \ deg/s^2$

Solution

(D) Initial angular velocity $\omega_1 = 1200 \ rpm = \frac{1200 \times 2\pi}{60} \ rad/s = 40\pi \ rad/s$.
Final angular velocity $\omega_2 = 4500 \ rpm = \frac{4500 \times 2\pi}{60} \ rad/s = 150\pi \ rad/s$.
Time interval $\Delta t = 10 \ s$.
Angular acceleration $\alpha = \frac{\omega_2 - \omega_1}{\Delta t} = \frac{150\pi - 40\pi}{10} = \frac{110\pi}{10} = 11\pi \ rad/s^2$.
To convert to degrees per second squared $(deg/s^2)$,multiply by $\frac{180}{\pi}$:
$\alpha = 11\pi \times \frac{180}{\pi} = 11 \times 180 = 1980 \ deg/s^2$.
20
EasyMCQ
$A$ wheel rotates with an angular acceleration of $3 \ rad \ s^{-2}$ and an initial angular velocity of $2 \ rad \ s^{-1}$. What will be its angular displacement after $2 \ s$?
A
$6$
B
$10$
C
$12$
D
$14$

Solution

(B) Given:
Initial angular velocity,$\omega_0 = 2 \ rad \ s^{-1}$
Angular acceleration,$\alpha = 3 \ rad \ s^{-2}$
Time,$t = 2 \ s$
Using the kinematic equation for rotational motion:
$\theta = \omega_0 t + \frac{1}{2} \alpha t^2$
Substituting the values:
$\theta = (2)(2) + \frac{1}{2}(3)(2)^2$
$\theta = 4 + \frac{1}{2}(3)(4)$
$\theta = 4 + 6 = 10 \ rad$
21
EasyMCQ
The angular acceleration of a wheel is $3 \ rad/s^2$. If its initial angular velocity is $2 \ rad/s$,what is the angular displacement (in $rad$) covered by it in $2 \ s$?
A
$10$
B
$12$
C
$4$
D
$6$

Solution

(A) Given:
Initial angular velocity,$\omega_0 = 2 \ rad/s$
Angular acceleration,$\alpha = 3 \ rad/s^2$
Time,$t = 2 \ s$
Using the kinematic equation for rotational motion:
$\theta = \omega_0 t + \frac{1}{2} \alpha t^2$
Substituting the values:
$\theta = (2)(2) + \frac{1}{2} (3) (2)^2$
$\theta = 4 + \frac{1}{2} (3) (4)$
$\theta = 4 + 6$
$\theta = 10 \ rad$
Thus,the angular displacement covered is $10 \ rad$.
22
MediumMCQ
$A$ wheel rotating at an angular velocity of $1200 \ rpm$ is slowed down at a constant angular acceleration of $4 \ rad \ s^{-2}$. How many revolutions will the wheel make before coming to rest?
A
$143$
B
$272$
C
$314$
D
$722$

Solution

(C) Initial angular velocity $\omega_0 = 1200 \ rpm = \frac{1200 \times 2\pi}{60} \ rad \ s^{-1} = 40\pi \ rad \ s^{-1}$.
Final angular velocity $\omega = 0 \ rad \ s^{-1}$.
Angular acceleration $\alpha = -4 \ rad \ s^{-2}$.
Using the kinematic equation $\omega^2 = \omega_0^2 + 2\alpha\theta$:
$0^2 = (40\pi)^2 + 2(-4)\theta$
$8\theta = 1600\pi^2$
$\theta = 200\pi^2 \ rad$.
Since one revolution corresponds to $2\pi \ rad$,the number of revolutions $N$ is given by:
$N = \frac{\theta}{2\pi} = \frac{200\pi^2}{2\pi} = 100\pi$.
Using $\pi \approx 3.14$,$N = 100 \times 3.14 = 314$ revolutions.
23
MediumMCQ
$A$ flywheel starts from rest and rotates with a constant angular acceleration of $3.0 \ rad/s^2$. An observer notes that it covers an angle of $120 \ rad$ in a time interval of $4.0 \ s$. How long had the wheel been rotating before the observer started the observation?
A
$2$
B
$4$
C
$6$
D
$8$

Solution

(D) Let the initial angular velocity at the start of the observation be $\omega_0$. Given angular acceleration $\alpha = 3.0 \ rad/s^2$,time interval $t = 4.0 \ s$,and angular displacement $\theta = 120 \ rad$.
Using the kinematic equation $\theta = \omega_0 t + \frac{1}{2} \alpha t^2$:
$120 = \omega_0(4) + \frac{1}{2}(3)(4)^2$
$120 = 4\omega_0 + 24$
$4\omega_0 = 96 \implies \omega_0 = 24 \ rad/s$.
The wheel started from rest $(\omega_{initial} = 0)$ with constant acceleration $\alpha = 3.0 \ rad/s^2$. Let $T$ be the time elapsed before the observation started.
Using $\omega_0 = \omega_{initial} + \alpha T$:
$24 = 0 + 3T$
$T = \frac{24}{3} = 8 \ s$.
24
DifficultMCQ
$A$ merry-go-round makes $120$ revolutions per minute. $A$ child sitting on it starts crying,so the merry-go-round is slowed down with a retardation of $2 \ rad \ s^{-2}$. How long will it take for the merry-go-round to come to a stop? How many revolutions will it make before coming to a stop?
A
$2\pi \ s$,$60$ revolutions
B
$\pi \ s$,$2\pi$ revolutions
C
$2\pi \ s$,$2\pi$ revolutions
D
$2\pi \ s$,$30$ revolutions

Solution

(C) Given: Initial frequency $n_1 = 120 \ rev/min = 2 \ rev/s$. Initial angular velocity $\omega_0 = 2\pi n_1 = 2\pi(2) = 4\pi \ rad/s$. Final angular velocity $\omega = 0$. Angular retardation $\alpha = -2 \ rad \ s^{-2}$.
Using the equation of motion $\omega = \omega_0 + \alpha t$:
$0 = 4\pi + (-2)t \implies 2t = 4\pi \implies t = 2\pi \ s$.
Now,to find the number of revolutions,we first find the total angular displacement $\theta$:
$\theta = \omega_0 t + \frac{1}{2} \alpha t^2 = (4\pi)(2\pi) + \frac{1}{2}(-2)(2\pi)^2 = 8\pi^2 - 4\pi^2 = 4\pi^2 \ rad$.
The number of revolutions $N = \frac{\theta}{2\pi} = \frac{4\pi^2}{2\pi} = 2\pi$ revolutions.
25
MediumMCQ
If the linear speed of a particle performing uniform circular motion is increased to $4$ times and its angular velocity is doubled,then the centripetal acceleration of the particle becomes .....
A
doubled.
B
eight times.
C
remains constant.
D
halved.

Solution

(B) The relation between linear speed $v$,radius $r$,and angular velocity $\omega$ is given by $v = r\omega$.
Given that the linear speed becomes $v_2 = 4v_1$ and the angular velocity becomes $\omega_2 = 2\omega_1$.
Using the relation $r = \frac{v}{\omega}$,the new radius $r_2$ is:
$r_2 = \frac{v_2}{\omega_2} = \frac{4v_1}{2\omega_1} = 2 \left( \frac{v_1}{\omega_1} \right) = 2r_1$.
The centripetal acceleration is given by $a_c = r\omega^2$.
Therefore,the ratio of the new centripetal acceleration $a_{c2}$ to the initial centripetal acceleration $a_{c1}$ is:
$\frac{a_{c2}}{a_{c1}} = \frac{r_2 \omega_2^2}{r_1 \omega_1^2} = \left( \frac{r_2}{r_1} \right) \left( \frac{\omega_2}{\omega_1} \right)^2$.
Substituting the values $r_2 = 2r_1$ and $\omega_2 = 2\omega_1$:
$\frac{a_{c2}}{a_{c1}} = (2) \times (2)^2 = 2 \times 4 = 8$.
Thus,the centripetal acceleration becomes $8$ times the initial value.
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DifficultMCQ
$A$ particle moves along a circular path of radius $r = \frac{20}{\pi} \ m$ with a constant tangential acceleration. If the velocity of the particle at the end of the second revolution is $80 \ m/s$,what is the tangential acceleration?
A
$640 \ \pi \ m/s^2$
B
$160 \ \pi \ m/s^2$
C
$40 \ \pi \ m/s^2$
D
$40 \ m/s^2$

Solution

(D) Given: Radius $r = \frac{20}{\pi} \ m$,Final velocity $v = 80 \ m/s$,Number of revolutions $n = 2$.
Initial velocity $u = 0 \ m/s$.
The total angular displacement $\theta = 2 \pi \times n = 2 \pi \times 2 = 4 \pi \ rad$.
The final angular velocity $\omega = \frac{v}{r} = \frac{80}{20/\pi} = 4 \pi \ rad/s$.
Using the rotational kinematic equation $\omega^2 = \omega_0^2 + 2 \alpha \theta$:
$(4 \pi)^2 = 0^2 + 2 \alpha (4 \pi)$
$16 \pi^2 = 8 \pi \alpha$
$\alpha = \frac{16 \pi^2}{8 \pi} = 2 \pi \ rad/s^2$.
The tangential acceleration $a_t = r \alpha = \left( \frac{20}{\pi} \right) \times (2 \pi) = 40 \ m/s^2$.
27
DifficultMCQ
$A$ fan starts from rest and makes $10$ revolutions in the first $3$ seconds. Assuming constant angular acceleration,how many revolutions will it make in the next $3$ seconds?
A
$10$
B
$20$
C
$30$
D
$40$

Solution

(C) The angle covered in the first $3$ seconds is $\theta_{3s} = 10 \times 2\pi = 20\pi \text{ rad}$.
Using the kinematic equation $\theta = \omega_0 t + \frac{1}{2} \alpha t^2$,where initial angular velocity $\omega_0 = 0$:
$20\pi = 0 + \frac{1}{2} \alpha (3)^2 \Rightarrow 20\pi = \frac{9}{2} \alpha \Rightarrow \alpha = \frac{40\pi}{9} \text{ rad/s}^2$.
Now,the total angle covered in $6$ seconds ($t = 6$ s) is:
$\theta_{6s} = \frac{1}{2} \alpha (6)^2 = \frac{1}{2} \times \left( \frac{40\pi}{9} \right) \times 36 = 80\pi \text{ rad}$.
The angle covered in the next $3$ seconds (from $t = 3$ s to $t = 6$ s) is:
$\Delta \theta = \theta_{6s} - \theta_{3s} = 80\pi - 20\pi = 60\pi \text{ rad}$.
The number of revolutions in the next $3$ seconds is $n = \frac{\Delta \theta}{2\pi} = \frac{60\pi}{2\pi} = 30$.
28
MediumMCQ
$A$ wheel rotates with a constant acceleration of $2.0 \ rad/s^2$. If the wheel starts from rest,the number of revolutions it makes in the first ten seconds is:
A
$8$
B
$16$
C
$24$
D
$32$

Solution

(B) Given: Initial angular velocity $\omega_0 = 0 \ rad/s$,angular acceleration $\alpha = 2.0 \ rad/s^2$,and time $t = 10 \ s$.
Using the rotational kinematic equation for angular displacement: $\theta = \omega_0 t + \frac{1}{2} \alpha t^2$.
Substituting the values: $\theta = (0)(10) + \frac{1}{2}(2.0)(10)^2 = 100 \ rad$.
The number of revolutions $n$ is given by $n = \frac{\theta}{2\pi}$.
$n = \frac{100}{2 \times 3.14} = \frac{100}{6.28} \approx 15.92$.
Rounding to the nearest integer,the number of revolutions is $16$.
29
MediumMCQ
What is the ratio of the angular speed of the minute hand to the hour hand of a clock?
A
$12:1$
B
$1:12$
C
$6:1$
D
$1:6$

Solution

(A) The angular speed $\omega$ is given by $\omega = \frac{2\pi}{T}$,where $T$ is the time period.
For the minute hand,the time period $T_m = 60 \text{ minutes} = 1 \text{ hour}$.
So,$\omega_m = \frac{2\pi}{1} = 2\pi \text{ rad/hr}$.
For the hour hand,the time period $T_h = 12 \text{ hours}$.
So,$\omega_h = \frac{2\pi}{12} = \frac{\pi}{6} \text{ rad/hr}$.
The ratio of the angular speed of the minute hand to the hour hand is $\frac{\omega_m}{\omega_h} = \frac{2\pi}{\pi/6} = 2 \times 6 = 12$.
Therefore,the ratio is $12:1$.
30
MediumMCQ
The angular speed of a wheel increases from $600 \, rpm$ to $1200 \, rpm$ in $10 \, s$. What is the angular acceleration?
A
$600 \, rad \, s^{-2}$
B
$60\pi \, rad \, s^{-2}$
C
$60 \, rad \, s^{-2}$
D
$2\pi \, rad \, s^{-2}$

Solution

(D) The initial angular speed is $\omega_1 = 600 \, rpm = \frac{600 \times 2\pi}{60} \, rad/s = 20\pi \, rad/s$.
The final angular speed is $\omega_2 = 1200 \, rpm = \frac{1200 \times 2\pi}{60} \, rad/s = 40\pi \, rad/s$.
The time taken is $t = 10 \, s$.
The angular acceleration $\alpha$ is given by $\alpha = \frac{\omega_2 - \omega_1}{t}$.
Substituting the values: $\alpha = \frac{40\pi - 20\pi}{10} = \frac{20\pi}{10} = 2\pi \, rad/s^2$.
31
MediumMCQ
$A$ wheel of radius $0.20 \ m$ starts from rest and rotates with an angular acceleration of $1 \ rad/s^2$. What will be the centripetal acceleration of a point on its circumference when it has rotated through an angle of $90^o$?
A
$\pi \ m/s^2$
B
$0.5 \ \pi \ m/s^2$
C
$2.0 \ \pi \ m/s^2$
D
$0.2 \ \pi \ m/s^2$

Solution

(D) Given: Radius $r = 0.20 \ m$,initial angular velocity $\omega_0 = 0$,angular acceleration $\alpha = 1 \ rad/s^2$,and angular displacement $\theta = 90^o = \pi/2 \ rad$.
Using the kinematic equation for rotation: $\omega^2 = \omega_0^2 + 2\alpha\theta$.
Substituting the values: $\omega^2 = 0^2 + 2 \times 1 \times (\pi/2) = \pi \ rad^2/s^2$.
The centripetal acceleration $a_c$ is given by $a_c = \omega^2 r$.
Substituting the values: $a_c = \pi \times 0.20 = 0.2 \ \pi \ m/s^2$.
32
EasyMCQ
The angular velocity of a particle is given by $\omega = 1.5t - 3t^2 + 2$. How much time in $sec$ does it take for the angular acceleration to become zero?
A
$25$
B
$0.25$
C
$12$
D
$1.2$

Solution

(B) The angular velocity is given by $\omega = 1.5t - 3t^2 + 2$.
Angular acceleration $\alpha$ is defined as the rate of change of angular velocity with respect to time: $\alpha = \frac{d\omega}{dt}$.
Differentiating the given equation with respect to $t$: $\alpha = \frac{d}{dt}(1.5t - 3t^2 + 2) = 1.5 - 6t$.
To find the time when angular acceleration becomes zero,set $\alpha = 0$: $0 = 1.5 - 6t$.
Solving for $t$: $6t = 1.5$,which gives $t = \frac{1.5}{6} = 0.25 \; sec$.
33
DifficultMCQ
$A$ wheel rotates with a constant angular acceleration. The initial angular velocity is zero. It covers an angular displacement of ${\theta _1}$ in the first $2 \, s$ and ${\theta _2}$ in the next $2 \, s$. Then,the ratio $\frac{{\theta _1}}{{\theta _2}}$ is equal to:
A
$1$
B
$1/2$
C
$1/3$
D
$1/4$

Solution

(C) The angular displacement formula is given by $\theta = \omega_0 t + \frac{1}{2} \alpha t^2$.
Given that the initial angular velocity $\omega_0 = 0$,the formula simplifies to $\theta = \frac{1}{2} \alpha t^2$.
For the first $2 \, s$ $(t = 2 \, s)$:
${\theta _1} = \frac{1}{2} \alpha (2)^2 = 2 \alpha$.
For the total time of $4 \, s$ $(t = 2 + 2 = 4 \, s)$:
${\theta _1} + {\theta _2} = \frac{1}{2} \alpha (4)^2 = 8 \alpha$.
Subtracting the first equation from the second:
${\theta _2} = 8 \alpha - 2 \alpha = 6 \alpha$.
Therefore,the ratio $\frac{{\theta _1}}{{\theta _2}} = \frac{2 \alpha}{6 \alpha} = \frac{1}{3}$.
34
MediumMCQ
How many revolutions must a wheel complete to attain an angular velocity of $20 \, rad/s$ in $5 \, s$ starting from rest?
A
$25/\pi \, rev$
B
$1/\pi \, rev$
C
$50/\pi \, rev$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) Given: Initial angular velocity $\omega_1 = 0 \, rad/s$, Final angular velocity $\omega_2 = 20 \, rad/s$, Time $t = 5 \, s$.
First, calculate the angular acceleration $\alpha$ using the formula $\omega_2 = \omega_1 + \alpha t$:
$\alpha = \frac{\omega_2 - \omega_1}{t} = \frac{20 - 0}{5} = 4 \, rad/s^2$.
Next, calculate the total angular displacement $\theta$ using $\theta = \omega_1 t + \frac{1}{2} \alpha t^2$:
$\theta = 0 + \frac{1}{2} \times 4 \times (5)^2 = 2 \times 25 = 50 \, rad$.
Since $1 \, revolution = 2\pi \, rad$, the number of revolutions $n$ is given by:
$n = \frac{\theta}{2\pi} = \frac{50}{2\pi} = \frac{25}{\pi} \, revolutions$.
35
MediumMCQ
$A$ fan rotating with an angular speed of $600 \, rev/min$ comes to rest after $60$ revolutions when switched off. The time taken to come to rest is ........ $(sec)$.
A
$12$
B
$30$
C
$45$
D
$60$

Solution

(A) Initial angular velocity $\omega_1 = 600 \, rev/min = 10 \, rev/sec$.
Final angular velocity $\omega_2 = 0$.
Number of revolutions $\theta = 60 \, rev$.
Using the kinematic equation $\omega_2^2 = \omega_1^2 - 2\alpha\theta$:
$0 = (10)^2 - 2 \times \alpha \times 60$
$120\alpha = 100 \implies \alpha = \frac{100}{120} = \frac{5}{6} \, rev/sec^2$.
Now,using $\omega_2 = \omega_1 - \alpha t$:
$0 = 10 - (\frac{5}{6})t$
$t = \frac{10 \times 6}{5} = 12 \, sec$.
36
DifficultMCQ
$A$ particle moves from point $P_1$ to $P_2$ along a circular path with constant speed $v$. If the angle subtended by the arc $P_1P_2$ at the center is $90^{\circ}$,what is the change in velocity?
A
$0$
B
$\sqrt{2}v$
C
$v/\sqrt{2}$
D
$2v$

Solution

(B) The change in velocity $\Delta \vec{v}$ is given by the vector difference $\vec{v}_2 - \vec{v}_1$.
Since the speed is constant,the magnitude of velocity is $|\vec{v}_1| = |\vec{v}_2| = v$.
The angle between the velocity vectors is equal to the angle subtended at the center,which is $\theta = 90^{\circ}$.
The magnitude of the change in velocity is given by the formula $|\Delta \vec{v}| = 2v \sin(\theta/2)$.
Substituting $\theta = 90^{\circ}$:
$|\Delta \vec{v}| = 2v \sin(90^{\circ}/2) = 2v \sin(45^{\circ})$.
Since $\sin(45^{\circ}) = 1/\sqrt{2}$,we get:
$|\Delta \vec{v}| = 2v \times (1/\sqrt{2}) = \sqrt{2}v$.
37
EasyMCQ
$A$ body is revolving with a uniform speed $v$ in a circle of radius $r$. The tangential acceleration is
A
$\frac{v}{r}$
B
$\frac{v^2}{r}$
C
Zero
D
$\frac{v}{r^2}$

Solution

(C) In uniform circular motion,the speed of the body remains constant over time.
Tangential acceleration is defined as the rate of change of the magnitude of velocity (speed) with respect to time,given by $a_t = \frac{dv}{dt}$.
Since the speed $v$ is uniform (constant),$\frac{dv}{dt} = 0$.
Therefore,the tangential acceleration is $0$.
38
DifficultMCQ
$A$ car wheel is rotating at $1200$ revolutions per minute. On pressing the accelerator,it reaches $4500$ revolutions per minute in $10 \, s$. The angular acceleration of the wheel is:
A
$30 \, rad/s^2$
B
$1880 \, deg/s^2$
C
$40 \, rad/s^2$
D
$1980 \, deg/s^2$

Solution

(D) The initial angular velocity is $\omega_1 = 1200 \, rpm = \frac{1200}{60} \, rev/s = 20 \, rev/s$.
The final angular velocity is $\omega_2 = 4500 \, rpm = \frac{4500}{60} \, rev/s = 75 \, rev/s$.
The change in angular velocity is $\Delta \omega = \omega_2 - \omega_1 = 75 - 20 = 55 \, rev/s$.
The time taken is $t = 10 \, s$.
The angular acceleration in $rev/s^2$ is $\alpha = \frac{\Delta \omega}{t} = \frac{55}{10} = 5.5 \, rev/s^2$.
To convert this to $deg/s^2$,we multiply by $360^\circ$ (since $1 \, rev = 360^\circ$):
$\alpha = 5.5 \times 360 \, deg/s^2 = 1980 \, deg/s^2$.
39
DifficultMCQ
$A$ car is moving at a speed of $72 \, km/h$. The diameter of its wheels is $0.25 \, m$. If the wheels stop after completing $20$ revolutions upon applying brakes,the angular retardation produced by the brakes is ....... $rad/s^2$. (in $.5$)
A
$-25$
B
$-29$
C
$-33$
D
$-45$

Solution

(A) The initial linear velocity is $v = 72 \, km/h = 72 \times \frac{5}{18} = 20 \, m/s$.
The radius of the wheel is $r = \frac{0.25}{2} = 0.125 \, m$.
The initial angular velocity is $\omega_0 = \frac{v}{r} = \frac{20}{0.125} = 160 \, rad/s$.
Given that the final angular velocity $\omega = 0$ and the number of revolutions $n = 20$,the total angular displacement is $\theta = 2\pi n = 2\pi \times 20 = 40\pi \, rad$.
Using the rotational kinematic equation $\omega^2 = \omega_0^2 + 2\alpha\theta$:
$0 = (160)^2 + 2 \times \alpha \times 40\pi$
$0 = 25600 + 80\pi \alpha$
$\alpha = -\frac{25600}{80\pi} = -\frac{320}{\pi} \approx -101.86 \, rad/s^2$.
Wait,re-evaluating the provided solution logic: If $r = 0.125 \, m$,then $\omega_0 = 160$. If the diameter $d = 0.25 \, m$ is treated as radius $r = 0.25 \, m$ (common textbook error),then $\omega_0 = 80 \, rad/s$. Using $\omega_0 = 80$,$\alpha = -\frac{80^2}{2 \times 40\pi} = -\frac{6400}{80\pi} = -\frac{80}{\pi} \approx -25.46 \, rad/s^2$. Thus,the correct option is $A$.
40
DifficultMCQ
$A$ wheel rotates with a uniform angular acceleration of $2.0 \ rad/s^2$. If the wheel starts from rest,the number of revolutions completed in the first $10 \ s$ will be approximately:
A
$8$
B
$16$
C
$24$
D
$32$

Solution

(B) Given: Angular acceleration $\alpha = 2.0 \ rad/s^2$,initial angular velocity $\omega_0 = 0$,time $t = 10 \ s$.
Using the kinematic equation for rotational motion: $\theta = \omega_0 t + \frac{1}{2} \alpha t^2$.
Substituting the values: $\theta = 0 \times 10 + \frac{1}{2} \times 2.0 \times (10)^2 = 100 \ rad$.
The number of revolutions $n$ is given by $n = \frac{\theta}{2\pi}$.
$n = \frac{100}{2 \times 3.14} \approx \frac{100}{6.28} \approx 15.92$.
Rounding to the nearest integer,the number of revolutions is approximately $16$.
41
EasyMCQ
The direction of angular acceleration of a body moving in a circle in the plane of the paper is
A
perpendicular to the plane of the paper
B
towards the center of the circle
C
tangential to the path
D
along the radius

Solution

(A) Angular acceleration $\vec{\alpha}$ is defined as the rate of change of angular velocity $\vec{\omega}$,i.e.,$\vec{\alpha} = \frac{d\vec{\omega}}{dt}$.
Since the body is moving in a circle in the plane of the paper,the angular velocity vector $\vec{\omega}$ is directed perpendicular to the plane of the paper (along the axis of rotation) according to the right-hand rule.
Consequently,the change in angular velocity $d\vec{\omega}$ also occurs along the axis of rotation.
Therefore,the direction of angular acceleration $\vec{\alpha}$ is also perpendicular to the plane of the paper.
42
DifficultMCQ
$A$ ceiling fan starts from rest and makes $10$ revolutions in the first $3$ seconds. If the angular acceleration remains constant,how many revolutions will it make in the next $3$ seconds?
A
$10$
B
$20$
C
$30$
D
$40$

Solution

(C) The angle rotated in the first $3$ seconds is $\theta_{3s} = 10 \times 2\pi = 20\pi \text{ rad}$.
Using the equation $\theta = \omega_0 t + \frac{1}{2}\alpha t^2$ with $\omega_0 = 0$:
$20\pi = 0 + \frac{1}{2} \alpha (3)^2 \implies 20\pi = \frac{9}{2}\alpha \implies \alpha = \frac{40\pi}{9} \text{ rad/s}^2$.
Now,the total angle rotated in $6$ seconds is:
$\theta_{6s} = \frac{1}{2} \alpha (6)^2 = \frac{1}{2} \times \left(\frac{40\pi}{9}\right) \times 36 = 80\pi \text{ rad}$.
The angle rotated in the next $3$ seconds (from $t=3$ to $t=6$) is:
$\Delta\theta = \theta_{6s} - \theta_{3s} = 80\pi - 20\pi = 60\pi \text{ rad}$.
The number of revolutions in the next $3$ seconds is $n = \frac{\Delta\theta}{2\pi} = \frac{60\pi}{2\pi} = 30$.
43
EasyMCQ
$A$ disc starts from rest and acquires an angular velocity of $240 \ rpm$ in $10 \ s$. The angular acceleration is ...... $rad/s^2$ (assuming it is constant).
A
$1.52$
B
$2.51$
C
$3.11$
D
$3.76$

Solution

(B) Given: Initial angular velocity $\omega_1 = 0 \ rad/s$.
Final angular velocity $\omega_2 = 240 \ rpm = \frac{240 \times 2\pi}{60} \ rad/s = 8\pi \ rad/s$.
Time taken $t = 10 \ s$.
The formula for angular acceleration $\alpha$ is $\alpha = \frac{\omega_2 - \omega_1}{t}$.
Substituting the values: $\alpha = \frac{8\pi - 0}{10} = 0.8\pi \ rad/s^2$.
Using $\pi \approx 3.14159$,we get $\alpha = 0.8 \times 3.14159 \approx 2.513 \ rad/s^2$.
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
44
DifficultMCQ
If the angular velocity of a disc depends on the angle rotated $\theta$ as $\omega = \theta^2 + 2\theta$,then its angular acceleration $\alpha$ at $\theta = 1 \text{ rad}$ is ......... $\text{rad/sec}^2$.
A
$8$
B
$10$
C
$12$
D
None

Solution

(C) Given the angular velocity $\omega = \theta^2 + 2\theta$.
The angular acceleration $\alpha$ is defined as $\alpha = \frac{d\omega}{dt}$.
Using the chain rule,we can write $\alpha = \frac{d\omega}{d\theta} \cdot \frac{d\theta}{dt}$.
Since $\frac{d\theta}{dt} = \omega$,we have $\alpha = \omega \frac{d\omega}{d\theta}$.
First,calculate $\frac{d\omega}{d\theta} = \frac{d}{d\theta}(\theta^2 + 2\theta) = 2\theta + 2$.
Now,substitute $\omega$ and $\frac{d\omega}{d\theta}$ into the expression for $\alpha$:
$\alpha = (\theta^2 + 2\theta)(2\theta + 2)$.
At $\theta = 1 \text{ rad}$:
$\alpha = (1^2 + 2(1))(2(1) + 2) = (1 + 2)(2 + 2) = 3 \times 4 = 12 \text{ rad/sec}^2$.
45
AdvancedMCQ
Two bodies $A$ and $B$ rotate about an axis,such that the angle $\theta_A$ (in radians) covered by the first body is proportional to the square of time,and $\theta_B$ (in radians) covered by the second body varies linearly with time. At $t = 0$,$\theta_A = \theta_B = 0$. If $A$ completes its first revolution in $\sqrt{\pi} \ s$ and $B$ needs $4\pi \ s$ to complete half a revolution,then the ratio of their angular velocities $\omega_A : \omega_B$ at $t = 5 \ s$ is:
A
$4 : 1$
B
$20 : 1$
C
$80 : 1$
D
$20 : 4$

Solution

(C) For body $A$,$\theta_A = k_1 t^2$. Since it completes $1$ revolution ($2\pi$ radians) in $\sqrt{\pi} \ s$,we have $2\pi = k_1 (\sqrt{\pi})^2 = k_1 \pi$,so $k_1 = 2$. Thus,$\theta_A = 2t^2$. The angular velocity is $\omega_A = \frac{d\theta_A}{dt} = 4t$. At $t = 5 \ s$,$\omega_A = 4(5) = 20 \ rad/s$.
For body $B$,$\theta_B = k_2 t$. Since it completes half a revolution ($\pi$ radians) in $4\pi \ s$,we have $\pi = k_2 (4\pi)$,so $k_2 = 1/4$. Thus,$\theta_B = \frac{1}{4}t$. The angular velocity is $\omega_B = \frac{d\theta_B}{dt} = 1/4 \ rad/s$.
The ratio $\omega_A : \omega_B = 20 : (1/4) = 80 : 1$.
46
DifficultMCQ
$A$ racing car is travelling along a track at a constant speed of $40\ m/s$. $A$ $T.V.$ cameraman is recording the event from a distance of $30\ m$ directly away from the track as shown in the figure. In order to keep the car under view in the position shown,the angular speed with which the camera should be rotated is ........ $rad/s$.
Question diagram
A
$\frac{4}{3}$
B
$\frac{3}{4}$
C
$\frac{8}{3 \sqrt{3}}$
D
$1$

Solution

(D) Let the distance of the car from the point on the track closest to the camera be $x$. The perpendicular distance from the camera to the track is $d = 30\ m$.
From the geometry,we have $x = d \tan \theta = 30 \tan \theta$.
Differentiating both sides with respect to time $t$,we get:
$\frac{dx}{dt} = 30 \sec^2 \theta \cdot \frac{d\theta}{dt}$
Here,$\frac{dx}{dt} = v_{\text{car}} = 40\ m/s$ and $\frac{d\theta}{dt} = \omega$ (the angular speed of the camera).
So,$40 = 30 \sec^2 \theta \cdot \omega$.
At the given position,$\theta = 30^\circ$. Therefore,$\sec 30^\circ = \frac{1}{\cos 30^\circ} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}/2} = \frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Thus,$\sec^2 30^\circ = \left(\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}\right)^2 = \frac{4}{3}$.
Substituting these values into the equation:
$40 = 30 \cdot \left(\frac{4}{3}\right) \cdot \omega$
$40 = 40 \cdot \omega$
$\omega = 1\ rad/s$.
Solution diagram
47
EasyMCQ
$A$ wheel has a diameter of $1 \ m$. If it makes $30$ revolutions per second,then the linear speed of a point on its circumference will be:
A
$30 \pi \ m/s$
B
$\pi \ m/s$
C
$60 \pi \ m/s$
D
$\frac{\pi}{2} \ m/s$

Solution

(A) The diameter of the wheel is $d = 1 \ m$,so the radius is $r = \frac{d}{2} = 0.5 \ m$.
The frequency of rotation is $f = 30 \ \text{rev/s}$.
The angular velocity $\omega$ is given by $\omega = 2 \pi f = 2 \pi \times 30 = 60 \pi \ \text{rad/s}$.
The linear speed $v$ of a point on the circumference is given by the relation $v = r \omega$.
Substituting the values,we get $v = 0.5 \times 60 \pi = 30 \pi \ m/s$.
48
MediumMCQ
$A$ particle is revolving in a circle of radius $2 \ m$ with angular velocity $\omega = t^2 - 4t + 8 \ rad/s$. The time when the speed of the particle becomes $8 \ m/s$ is ......... $\sec$.
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) The relationship between linear speed $v$,radius $R$,and angular velocity $\omega$ is given by $v = R\omega$.
Given $v = 8 \ m/s$ and $R = 2 \ m$,we have:
$8 = 2 \times \omega$
$\omega = 4 \ rad/s$.
Substitute the given expression for $\omega$:
$t^2 - 4t + 8 = 4$
$t^2 - 4t + 4 = 0$
$(t - 2)^2 = 0$
$t = 2 \ \sec$.
49
MediumMCQ
$A$ wheel is rotating at $900 \, r.p.m.$ about its axis. When the power is cut-off,it comes to rest in $1 \, minute$. The angular retardation in $rad/s^2$ is:
A
$\pi / 2$
B
$\pi / 4$
C
$\pi / 6$
D
$\pi / 8$

Solution

(A) Initial angular velocity $\omega_{i} = 900 \, r.p.m. = \frac{900 \times 2\pi}{60} \, rad/s = 30\pi \, rad/s$.
Final angular velocity $\omega_{f} = 0 \, rad/s$.
Time taken $t = 1 \, minute = 60 \, s$.
Using the equation of motion $\omega_{f} = \omega_{i} + \alpha t$:
$0 = 30\pi + \alpha(60)$.
$\alpha = -\frac{30\pi}{60} = -\frac{\pi}{2} \, rad/s^2$.
The negative sign indicates retardation.
Therefore,the angular retardation is $\frac{\pi}{2} \, rad/s^2$.
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DifficultMCQ
If the equation for the angular displacement of a particle moving on a circular path is given by $\theta = 2t^3 + 0.5$,where $\theta$ is in radians and $t$ is in seconds,then the angular velocity of the particle after $2 \ s$ from its start is ......... $rad/s$.
A
$8$
B
$12$
C
$24$
D
$36$

Solution

(C) The angular displacement is given by $\theta(t) = 2t^3 + 0.5$.
Angular velocity $\omega$ is defined as the rate of change of angular displacement with respect to time: $\omega = \frac{d\theta}{dt}$.
Differentiating $\theta$ with respect to $t$: $\omega = \frac{d}{dt}(2t^3 + 0.5) = 6t^2$.
To find the angular velocity at $t = 2 \ s$,substitute $t = 2$ into the expression for $\omega$:
$\omega = 6(2)^2 = 6 \times 4 = 24 \ rad/s$.

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