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Non-uniform Circular Motion (Centrifugal/Centripetal and tangential Accelaration) Questions in English

Class 11 Physics · 3-2.Motion in Plane · Non-uniform Circular Motion (Centrifugal/Centripetal and tangential Accelaration)

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Easy
Is the tangential acceleration of a particle moving in a circular path always zero? Under what condition is it zero?

Solution

(N/A) No,the tangential acceleration is not always zero. The tangential acceleration $a_t$ is defined as the rate of change of the magnitude of velocity,given by $a_t = \frac{dv}{dt} = r \alpha$,where $r$ is the radius and $\alpha$ is the angular acceleration.
If the particle moves with a constant speed (uniform circular motion),then $\frac{dv}{dt} = 0$,which implies $a_t = 0$.
If the particle moves with a variable speed (non-uniform circular motion),then $\alpha \neq 0$,and the tangential acceleration is non-zero.
52
EasyMCQ
An electron is moving in a circle of radius $2 \, m$ with a speed of $4 \, m/s$. Find the acceleration of the electron in $m/s^2$.
A
$8$
B
$4$
C
$16$
D
$10$

Solution

(A) The acceleration of an object moving in a circular path is given by the centripetal acceleration formula:
$a = \frac{v^2}{r}$
Given:
Speed $v = 4 \, m/s$
Radius $r = 2 \, m$
Substituting the values into the formula:
$a = \frac{(4)^2}{2} = \frac{16}{2} = 8 \, m/s^2$
Thus,the acceleration of the electron is $8 \, m/s^2$.
53
MediumMCQ
The velocity and acceleration vectors of a particle undergoing circular motion are $\overrightarrow{v} = 2 \hat{i} \text{ m/s}$ and $\overrightarrow{a} = 2 \hat{i} + 4 \hat{j} \text{ m/s}^2$ respectively at an instant of time. The radius of the circle is $........ \text{ m}$.
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(A) In circular motion,the acceleration vector $\overrightarrow{a}$ can be resolved into two components: the centripetal acceleration $\overrightarrow{a}_c$ (perpendicular to velocity) and the tangential acceleration $\overrightarrow{a}_t$ (parallel to velocity).
Given $\overrightarrow{v} = 2 \hat{i} \text{ m/s}$ and $\overrightarrow{a} = 2 \hat{i} + 4 \hat{j} \text{ m/s}^2$.
The component of acceleration perpendicular to the velocity is the centripetal acceleration,$a_c$.
Since $\overrightarrow{v}$ is along the $\hat{i}$ direction,the component of $\overrightarrow{a}$ perpendicular to $\overrightarrow{v}$ is the $\hat{j}$ component,which is $a_c = 4 \text{ m/s}^2$.
The formula for centripetal acceleration is $a_c = \frac{v^2}{R}$,where $R$ is the radius of the circle.
Rearranging for $R$,we get $R = \frac{v^2}{a_c}$.
Substituting the values: $R = \frac{(2)^2}{4} = \frac{4}{4} = 1 \text{ m}$.
54
MediumMCQ
$A$ particle is moving in a circular path of radius $r$ under the action of a force $F$. If at an instant the velocity of the particle is $\vec{v}$,and the speed of the particle is increasing,then:
A
$\vec{F} \cdot \vec{v} > 0$
B
$\vec{F} \cdot \vec{v} = 0$
C
$\vec{F} \cdot \vec{v} < 0$
D
$\vec{F} \cdot \vec{v} \geq 0$

Solution

(A) The power delivered by a force is given by $P = \vec{F} \cdot \vec{v}$.
Since the speed of the particle is increasing,the work done by the net force on the particle must be positive.
In circular motion,the net force $\vec{F}$ can be resolved into two components: the centripetal force $\vec{F}_c$ (directed towards the center) and the tangential force $\vec{F}_t$ (directed along the tangent).
The centripetal force $\vec{F}_c$ is always perpendicular to the velocity $\vec{v}$,so $\vec{F}_c \cdot \vec{v} = 0$.
The tangential force $\vec{F}_t$ is responsible for the change in speed. Since the speed is increasing,$\vec{F}_t$ must be in the same direction as the velocity $\vec{v}$.
Therefore,$\vec{F} \cdot \vec{v} = (\vec{F}_c + \vec{F}_t) \cdot \vec{v} = \vec{F}_c \cdot \vec{v} + \vec{F}_t \cdot \vec{v} = 0 + F_t v = F_t v > 0$.
Thus,$\vec{F} \cdot \vec{v} > 0$.
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55
DifficultMCQ
$A$ body is moving on a circle of radius $80 \, m$ with a speed $20 \, m/s$ which is decreasing at the rate of $5 \, m/s^2$ at an instant. The angle made by its acceleration with its velocity is .......... (in $^{\circ}$)
A
$45$
B
$90$
C
$135$
D
$0$

Solution

(C) The centripetal acceleration $a_c$ is given by $a_c = \frac{v^2}{r} = \frac{20^2}{80} = \frac{400}{80} = 5 \, m/s^2$.
Since the speed is decreasing,the tangential acceleration $a_t$ is directed opposite to the velocity vector,so $a_t = -5 \, m/s^2$.
The total acceleration vector $\vec{a}$ is the vector sum of centripetal acceleration $\vec{a}_c$ (directed towards the center) and tangential acceleration $\vec{a}_t$ (directed opposite to velocity).
The angle $\phi$ between the total acceleration $\vec{a}$ and the tangential acceleration $\vec{a}_t$ is given by $\tan \phi = \frac{a_c}{|a_t|} = \frac{5}{5} = 1$,which means $\phi = 45^{\circ}$.
Since the tangential acceleration $\vec{a}_t$ is directed opposite to the velocity $\vec{v}$,the angle between $\vec{a}_t$ and $\vec{v}$ is $180^{\circ}$.
The angle $\theta$ between the total acceleration $\vec{a}$ and the velocity $\vec{v}$ is $\theta = 180^{\circ} - 45^{\circ} = 135^{\circ}$.
56
MediumMCQ
The distance of a particle moving on a circle of radius $12 \, m$ measured from a fixed point on the circle and measured along the circle is given by $s = 2t^3$ (in meters). The ratio of its tangential to centripetal acceleration at $t = 2 \, s$ is .........
A
$1: 1$
B
$1: 2$
C
$2: 1$
D
$3: 1$

Solution

(B) Given,$s = 2t^3$ and radius $R = 12 \, m$.
The velocity $v$ is the rate of change of distance along the path: $v = \frac{ds}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt}(2t^3) = 6t^2$.
At $t = 2 \, s$,the velocity $v = 6(2)^2 = 24 \, m/s$.
The centripetal acceleration $a_c$ is given by $a_c = \frac{v^2}{R} = \frac{24^2}{12} = \frac{576}{12} = 48 \, m/s^2$.
The tangential acceleration $a_t$ is the rate of change of speed: $a_t = \frac{dv}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt}(6t^2) = 12t$.
At $t = 2 \, s$,the tangential acceleration $a_t = 12(2) = 24 \, m/s^2$.
The ratio of tangential to centripetal acceleration is $\frac{a_t}{a_c} = \frac{24}{48} = \frac{1}{2}$,which is $1: 2$.
57
EasyMCQ
If $\theta$ is the angle between the velocity vector $\vec{v}$ and the acceleration vector $\vec{a}$ of a particle moving on a circular path with decreasing speed,then .........
A
$\theta = 90^{\circ}$
B
$0^{\circ} < \theta < 90^{\circ}$
C
$90^{\circ} < \theta < 180^{\circ}$
D
$0^{\circ} \leq \theta \leq 180^{\circ}$

Solution

(C) In non-uniform circular motion,the total acceleration $\vec{a}$ is the vector sum of the centripetal acceleration $\vec{a}_c$ and the tangential acceleration $\vec{a}_T$,i.e.,$\vec{a} = \vec{a}_c + \vec{a}_T$.
$1$. The centripetal acceleration $\vec{a}_c$ is always directed towards the center of the circle,making an angle of $90^{\circ}$ with the velocity vector $\vec{v}$.
$2$. The tangential acceleration $\vec{a}_T$ acts along the tangent. Since the speed is decreasing,$\vec{a}_T$ is directed opposite to the velocity vector $\vec{v}$,making an angle of $180^{\circ}$ with it.
$3$. The resultant acceleration $\vec{a}$ lies between the directions of $\vec{a}_c$ and $\vec{a}_T$. Therefore,the angle $\theta$ between the velocity $\vec{v}$ and the total acceleration $\vec{a}$ must be greater than $90^{\circ}$ (due to $\vec{a}_c$) and less than $180^{\circ}$ (due to $\vec{a}_T$).
Thus,$90^{\circ} < \theta < 180^{\circ}$.
58
DifficultMCQ
$A$ car is moving on a circular path of radius $600\,m$ such that the magnitudes of the tangential acceleration and centripetal acceleration are equal. The time taken by the car to complete the first quarter of a revolution,if it is moving with an initial speed of $54\,km/h$,is $t(1 - e^{-\pi/2})\,s$. The value of $t$ is $.............$.
A
$20$
B
$40$
C
$10$
D
$15$

Solution

(B) Given: Radius $R = 600\,m$,initial speed $u = 54\,km/h = 15\,m/s$.
Tangential acceleration $a_t = \frac{dv}{dt} = v\frac{dv}{ds}$.
Centripetal acceleration $a_c = \frac{v^2}{R}$.
Given $a_t = a_c$,so $v\frac{dv}{ds} = \frac{v^2}{R} \Rightarrow \frac{dv}{v} = \frac{ds}{R}$.
Integrating both sides: $\int_{15}^{v} \frac{dv}{v} = \int_{0}^{s} \frac{ds}{R} \Rightarrow \ln(\frac{v}{15}) = \frac{s}{R} \Rightarrow v = 15e^{s/R}$.
Since $v = \frac{ds}{dt}$,we have $\frac{ds}{dt} = 15e^{s/R} \Rightarrow e^{-s/R} ds = 15 dt$.
To find the time $T$ for the first quarter revolution,$s$ goes from $0$ to $\frac{\pi R}{2}$.
$\int_{0}^{\pi R/2} e^{-s/R} ds = \int_{0}^{T} 15 dt$.
$[-R e^{-s/R}]_{0}^{\pi R/2} = 15T$.
$-R(e^{-\pi/2} - 1) = 15T \Rightarrow R(1 - e^{-\pi/2}) = 15T$.
$T = \frac{600}{15}(1 - e^{-\pi/2}) = 40(1 - e^{-\pi/2})$.
Comparing with $t(1 - e^{-\pi/2})$,we get $t = 40$.
59
EasyMCQ
$A$ stone tied to a $180 \, cm$ long string at its end is making $28$ revolutions in a horizontal circle in every minute. The magnitude of the acceleration of the stone is $\frac{1936}{x} \, m s^{-2}$. The value of $x$ is: (Take $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$)
A
$124$
B
$123$
C
$125$
D
$122$

Solution

(C) Given: Radius $R = 180 \, cm = 1.8 \, m$. Frequency $f = \frac{28}{60} \, Hz$. Angular velocity $\omega = 2 \pi f = 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times \frac{28}{60} = \frac{44}{15} \, rad/s$. The centripetal acceleration is $a = \omega^2 R$. Substituting the values: $a = \left(\frac{44}{15}\right)^2 \times 1.8 = \frac{1936}{225} \times 1.8$. Simplifying: $a = \frac{1936 \times 1.8}{225} = \frac{1936}{125} \, m s^{-2}$. Comparing this with $\frac{1936}{x} \, m s^{-2}$,we get $x = 125$.
60
DifficultMCQ
If the radius of curvature of the path of two particles of same mass are in the ratio $3:4,$ then in order to have constant centripetal force,their velocities will be in the ratio of:
A
$\sqrt{3}: 2$
B
$1: \sqrt{3}$
C
$\sqrt{3}: 1$
D
$2: \sqrt{3}$

Solution

(A) Given that the masses of the two particles are equal,so $m_1 = m_2 = m$.
The ratio of their radii of curvature is given as $\frac{r_1}{r_2} = \frac{3}{4}$.
The centripetal force $F$ acting on a particle is given by the formula $F = \frac{mv^2}{r}$.
Since the centripetal force is constant for both particles,we have $F_1 = F_2$.
Substituting the formula,we get $\frac{m_1 v_1^2}{r_1} = \frac{m_2 v_2^2}{r_2}$.
Since $m_1 = m_2$,the equation simplifies to $\frac{v_1^2}{r_1} = \frac{v_2^2}{r_2}$.
Rearranging the terms to find the ratio of velocities,we get $\frac{v_1^2}{v_2^2} = \frac{r_1}{r_2}$.
Taking the square root on both sides,we get $\frac{v_1}{v_2} = \sqrt{\frac{r_1}{r_2}}$.
Substituting the given ratio $\frac{r_1}{r_2} = \frac{3}{4}$,we get $\frac{v_1}{v_2} = \sqrt{\frac{3}{4}} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
Therefore,the ratio of their velocities is $\sqrt{3}:2$.
61
DifficultMCQ
$A$ particle is moving in a circle of radius $50 \ cm$ in such a way that at any instant the normal and tangential components of its acceleration are equal. If its speed at $t=0$ is $4 \ m/s$,the time taken to complete the first revolution will be $\frac{1}{\alpha}[1-e^{-2 \pi}] \ s$,where $\alpha=$ . . . . . . .
A
$8$
B
$5$
C
$98$
D
$45$

Solution

(A) Given that the normal acceleration $a_c = \frac{v^2}{r}$ and tangential acceleration $a_t = \frac{dv}{dt}$ are equal:
$\frac{v^2}{r} = \frac{dv}{dt}$
Integrating with respect to time from $t=0$ $(v=4 \ m/s)$ to $t$:
$\int_{4}^{v} \frac{dv}{v^2} = \int_{0}^{t} \frac{dt}{r}$
$\left[ -\frac{1}{v} \right]_{4}^{v} = \frac{t}{r}$
$-\frac{1}{v} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{t}{0.5} = 2t$
$\frac{1}{v} = \frac{1}{4} - 2t = \frac{1-8t}{4} \implies v = \frac{4}{1-8t}$
Since $v = \frac{ds}{dt}$,we integrate to find the distance $s$ for one revolution $(s = 2\pi r = 2\pi(0.5) = \pi \ m)$:
$\int_{0}^{\pi} ds = \int_{0}^{t} \frac{4}{1-8t} dt$
$\pi = 4 \left[ \frac{\ln(1-8t)}{-8} \right]_{0}^{t}$
$\pi = -\frac{1}{2} \ln(1-8t)$
$-2\pi = \ln(1-8t)$
$e^{-2\pi} = 1-8t$
$8t = 1 - e^{-2\pi}$
$t = \frac{1}{8} [1 - e^{-2\pi}] \ s$
Comparing with the given form,$\alpha = 8$.
62
DifficultMCQ
In a circular motion of a particle,the tangential acceleration of the particle is given by $a_t = 12 \ m/s^2$. The radius of the circle is $3 \ m$. The particle was initially at rest. The time after which the total acceleration of the particle makes an angle $45^{\circ}$ with the radial acceleration is
A
$2 \ s$
B
$(1/2) \ s$
C
$3 \ s$
D
$(1/3) \ s$

Solution

(B) Given: Initial velocity $u = 0$,tangential acceleration $a_t = 12 \ m/s^2$,and radius $r = 3 \ m$.
The total acceleration vector $\vec{a}$ is the vector sum of radial acceleration $\vec{a}_c$ and tangential acceleration $\vec{a}_t$.
The angle $\theta$ between the total acceleration and the radial acceleration is given by $\tan \theta = \frac{a_t}{a_c}$.
Given $\theta = 45^{\circ}$,so $\tan 45^{\circ} = 1$,which implies $a_t = a_c$.
We know $a_c = \frac{v^2}{r}$,where $v$ is the instantaneous velocity.
Since $a_t = 12 \ m/s^2$ and $a_c = \frac{v^2}{3}$,we have $12 = \frac{v^2}{3} \Rightarrow v^2 = 36 \Rightarrow v = 6 \ m/s$.
Using the equation of motion $v = u + a_t t$,we get $6 = 0 + 12 \times t$.
Therefore,$t = \frac{6}{12} = 0.5 \ s$ or $(1/2) \ s$.
63
DifficultMCQ
The acceleration of a particle performing non-uniform circular motion is shown in the diagram at point $P$. If the radius of the circular path is $2 \ m$,then what is the velocity at point $P$ in $m/s$?
Question diagram
A
$4$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$6$

Solution

(A) The total acceleration vector makes an angle of $135^{\circ}$ with the positive $x$-axis (tangent direction). The centripetal acceleration $a_c$ is directed towards the center (negative $x$-direction).
The component of the total acceleration $a = 8\sqrt{2} \ m/s^2$ along the radial direction is $a_c = a \cos(180^{\circ} - 135^{\circ}) = 8\sqrt{2} \cos(45^{\circ}) = 8\sqrt{2} \times \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} = 8 \ m/s^2$.
We know that the centripetal acceleration is given by $a_c = \frac{v^2}{r}$.
Substituting the values,$8 = \frac{v^2}{2}$.
$v^2 = 16$.
$v = 4 \ m/s$.
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64
EasyMCQ
In non-uniform circular motion,the ratio of tangential to radial acceleration is ($r=$ radius,$\alpha=$ angular acceleration,$V=$ linear velocity).
A
$\frac{r \alpha}{V}$
B
$\frac{V^{2}}{r \alpha}$
C
$\frac{r^{2} \alpha}{V^{2}}$
D
$\frac{r \alpha^{2}}{V^{2}}$

Solution

(C) Tangential acceleration is given by $a_t = \alpha r$.
Radial (centripetal) acceleration is given by $a_r = \frac{V^2}{r}$.
The ratio of tangential acceleration to radial acceleration is $\frac{a_t}{a_r} = \frac{\alpha r}{V^2 / r}$.
Simplifying this expression,we get $\frac{a_t}{a_r} = \frac{\alpha r^2}{V^2}$.
65
DifficultMCQ
In non-uniform circular motion,the ratio of tangential to radial acceleration is ($r=$ radius of the circle,$u=$ speed of the particle,$\alpha=$ angular acceleration).
A
$\frac{\alpha^2 r^2}{u}$
B
$\frac{\alpha^2 r}{u^2}$
C
$\frac{\alpha r^2}{u^2}$
D
$\frac{u^2}{r^2 \alpha}$

Solution

(C) The tangential acceleration $(a_t)$ is given by the formula $a_t = \alpha r$.
The radial (centripetal) acceleration $(a_r)$ is given by the formula $a_r = \frac{u^2}{r}$.
The ratio of tangential acceleration to radial acceleration is $\frac{a_t}{a_r} = \frac{\alpha r}{u^2 / r}$.
Simplifying this expression,we get $\frac{\alpha r^2}{u^2}$.
66
EasyMCQ
In non-uniform circular motion,the ratio of tangential to radial acceleration is ($r$ is the radius of the circle,$v$ is the speed of the particle,$\alpha$ is the angular acceleration).
A
$\frac{\alpha r^2}{v^2}$
B
$\frac{\alpha^2 r}{v^2}$
C
$\frac{\alpha^2 r^2}{v}$
D
$\frac{v^2}{r^2 \alpha}$

Solution

(A) In non-uniform circular motion,the tangential acceleration is given by $a_t = r \alpha$.
The radial (centripetal) acceleration is given by $a_r = \frac{v^2}{r}$.
The ratio of tangential to radial acceleration is $\frac{a_t}{a_r} = \frac{r \alpha}{v^2 / r}$.
Simplifying this expression,we get $\frac{a_t}{a_r} = \frac{r^2 \alpha}{v^2}$.
67
EasyMCQ
$A$ particle at rest starts moving with a constant angular acceleration of $4 \ rad/s^2$ in a circular path. At what time will the magnitudes of its tangential acceleration and centrifugal acceleration be equal (in $s$)?
A
$0.4$
B
$0.5$
C
$0.8$
D
$1.0$

Solution

(B) Given: Angular acceleration $\alpha = 4 \ rad/s^2$. Initial angular velocity $\omega_0 = 0$.
$1$. The angular velocity at time $t$ is given by $\omega = \omega_0 + \alpha t = \alpha t$.
$2$. The centrifugal (radial) acceleration is $a_c = \omega^2 r = (\alpha t)^2 r = \alpha^2 t^2 r$.
$3$. The tangential acceleration is $a_t = \alpha r$.
$4$. We are given that the magnitudes are equal: $a_c = a_t$.
$5$. Substituting the expressions: $\alpha^2 t^2 r = \alpha r$.
$6$. Dividing both sides by $\alpha r$ (assuming $\alpha, r \neq 0$): $\alpha t^2 = 1$.
$7$. Solving for $t$: $t^2 = \frac{1}{\alpha} = \frac{1}{4}$.
$8$. Therefore,$t = \sqrt{\frac{1}{4}} = 0.5 \ s$.
68
EasyMCQ
$A$ body is moving along a circular track of radius $100 \ m$ with velocity $20 \ m/s$. Its tangential acceleration is $3 \ m/s^{2}$,then its resultant acceleration will be (in $m/s^{2}$)
A
$3$
B
$5$
C
$4$
D
$2$

Solution

(B) Given: Radius $r = 100 \ m$,velocity $v = 20 \ m/s$,and tangential acceleration $a_{t} = 3 \ m/s^{2}$.
First,calculate the radial (centripetal) acceleration $a_{r}$ using the formula $a_{r} = \frac{v^{2}}{r}$.
$a_{r} = \frac{(20)^{2}}{100} = \frac{400}{100} = 4 \ m/s^{2}$.
The resultant acceleration $a$ is the vector sum of the tangential and radial accelerations,which are perpendicular to each other.
$a = \sqrt{a_{r}^{2} + a_{t}^{2}}$.
$a = \sqrt{(4)^{2} + (3)^{2}} = \sqrt{16 + 9} = \sqrt{25} = 5 \ m/s^{2}$.
Therefore,the resultant acceleration is $5 \ m/s^{2}$.
69
EasyMCQ
$A$ car is moving with speed $30 \,m/s$ on a circular path of radius $500 \,m$. Its speed is increasing at a rate of $2 \,m/s^2$. What is the total acceleration of the car (in $\,m/s^2$)?
A
$2$
B
$2.7$
C
$1.82$
D
$9.82$

Solution

(B) In non-uniform circular motion, the car possesses two components of acceleration:
$1$. Tangential acceleration $(a_t)$: Given as $2 \,m/s^2$.
$2$. Centripetal (radial) acceleration $(a_c)$: Calculated as $a_c = \frac{v^2}{r} = \frac{(30)^2}{500} = \frac{900}{500} = 1.8 \,m/s^2$.
Since these two components are perpendicular to each other, the net acceleration $(a_{net})$ is given by:
$a_{net} = \sqrt{a_t^2 + a_c^2}$
$a_{net} = \sqrt{(2)^2 + (1.8)^2}$
$a_{net} = \sqrt{4 + 3.24} = \sqrt{7.24} \approx 2.69 \,m/s^2 \approx 2.7 \,m/s^2$.
70
MediumMCQ
$A$ particle is in uniform circular motion. The equation of its trajectory is given by $(x-2)^2+y^2=25$,where $x$ and $y$ are in meters. The speed of the particle is $2 \text{ m/s}$. When the particle attains the lowest $y$ coordinate,the acceleration of the particle is (in $\text{m/s}^2$):
A
$0.4 \hat{j}$
B
$0.8 \hat{i}$
C
$0.8 \hat{j}$
D
$0.4 \hat{i}$

Solution

(C) The equation of the trajectory is $(x-2)^2 + y^2 = 25$. This represents a circle with center at $(2, 0)$ and radius $R = 5 \text{ m}$.
In uniform circular motion,the acceleration is purely centripetal,directed towards the center of the circle.
The magnitude of centripetal acceleration is $a_c = \frac{v^2}{R}$.
Given $v = 2 \text{ m/s}$ and $R = 5 \text{ m}$,we have $a_c = \frac{2^2}{5} = \frac{4}{5} = 0.8 \text{ m/s}^2$.
The particle attains the lowest $y$ coordinate at the point $(2, -5)$.
At this point,the center of the circle $(2, 0)$ is directly above the particle (along the positive $y$-axis).
Therefore,the centripetal acceleration vector is directed along the positive $y$-axis,which is $0.8 \hat{j} \text{ m/s}^2$.
71
EasyMCQ
$A$ car is moving with a speed of $30 \,ms^{-1}$ on a circular path of radius $500 \,m$. If its speed is increasing at the rate of $2 \,ms^{-2}$, then find its acceleration. (in $\,ms^{-2}$)
A
$2.0$
B
$1.8$
C
$9.8$
D
$2.7$

Solution

(D) Given: Speed $v = 30 \,ms^{-1}$, Radius $r = 500 \,m$, Tangential acceleration $a_T = 2 \,ms^{-2}$.
The total acceleration $a$ of a particle in circular motion is the vector sum of tangential acceleration $a_T$ and centripetal (radial) acceleration $a_r$.
First, calculate the centripetal acceleration $a_r = \frac{v^2}{r} = \frac{30^2}{500} = \frac{900}{500} = 1.8 \,ms^{-2}$.
The total acceleration is given by $a = \sqrt{a_T^2 + a_r^2}$.
Substituting the values: $a = \sqrt{2^2 + 1.8^2} = \sqrt{4 + 3.24} = \sqrt{7.24}$.
Calculating the square root: $a \approx 2.69 \,ms^{-2}$, which is approximately $2.7 \,ms^{-2}$.
72
EasyMCQ
$A$ car is travelling at $30 \,ms^{-1}$ speed on a circular road of radius $300 \,m$. If its speed is increasing at the rate of $4 \,ms^{-2}$, then its acceleration is (in $\,ms^{-2}$)
A
$2.7$
B
$3$
C
$4$
D
$5$

Solution

(D) Given: Velocity of the car, $v = 30 \,ms^{-1}$. Radius of the circular road, $r = 300 \,m$. Tangential acceleration, $a_t = 4 \,ms^{-2}$.
First, calculate the centripetal acceleration $(a_c)$ using the formula $a_c = \frac{v^2}{r}$.
$a_c = \frac{30^2}{300} = \frac{900}{300} = 3 \,ms^{-2}$.
The net acceleration $(a)$ is the vector sum of the tangential acceleration and the centripetal acceleration, which are perpendicular to each other.
$a = \sqrt{a_t^2 + a_c^2}$.
$a = \sqrt{4^2 + 3^2} = \sqrt{16 + 9} = \sqrt{25} = 5 \,ms^{-2}$.
73
EasyMCQ
In a hypothetical ring-shaped satellite rotating in space, artificial gravity can be achieved using centripetal force. If the satellite has a radius of $10 \,m$, then to achieve a centripetal acceleration at a point on the circumference of $10 \,ms^{-2}$, its angular speed is:
A
$1 \,rad \,s^{-1}$
B
$10 \,rad \,s^{-1}$
C
$1 \,revolution \,s^{-1}$
D
$10 \,revolution \,s^{-1}$

Solution

(A) Given: Radius, $r = 10 \,m$.
Centripetal acceleration, $a_c = 10 \,ms^{-2}$.
We know that the formula for centripetal acceleration is $a_c = \omega^2 r$.
Rearranging the formula to solve for angular speed $\omega$:
$\omega = \sqrt{\frac{a_c}{r}}$
Substituting the given values:
$\omega = \sqrt{\frac{10 \,ms^{-2}}{10 \,m}} = \sqrt{1 \,s^{-2}} = 1 \,rad \,s^{-1}$.
Therefore, the angular speed is $1 \,rad \,s^{-1}$.
74
EasyMCQ
$A$ particle of mass $5 \ kg$ is moving on a circle of radius $1 \ m$ with an angular velocity of $2 \ rad \ s^{-1}$. The centripetal force is (in $N$)
A
$10$
B
$40$
C
$30$
D
$20$

Solution

(D) Given: Mass $m = 5 \ kg$,Radius $r = 1 \ m$,Angular velocity $\omega = 2 \ rad \ s^{-1}$.
Centripetal force $F_c$ is given by the formula $F_c = m \omega^2 r$.
Substituting the given values:
$F_c = 5 \times (2)^2 \times 1$
$F_c = 5 \times 4 \times 1$
$F_c = 20 \ N$.
Therefore,the centripetal force is $20 \ N$.
75
MediumMCQ
$A$ particle moves in the $xy$-plane with velocity $\vec{v} = x \hat{i} + yt \hat{j}$. At $t = \frac{x \sqrt{3}}{y}$,the tangential and normal accelerations are:
A
$\frac{\sqrt{3} y}{2}, \frac{y}{2}$
B
$\frac{\sqrt{2} y}{3}, \frac{\sqrt{3} y}{2}$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{3} y}{2}, \frac{5 y}{2}$
D
$2 \sqrt{3} y, \frac{11 y}{\sqrt{3}}$

Solution

(A) Given,velocity of particle is $\vec{v} = x \hat{i} + yt \hat{j}$.
The magnitude of velocity is $v = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2 t^2}$.
The tangential acceleration $a_t$ is the rate of change of speed:
$a_t = \frac{dv}{dt} = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{x^2 + y^2 t^2}} \cdot (2y^2 t) = \frac{y^2 t}{\sqrt{x^2 + y^2 t^2}}$.
Substituting $t = \frac{x \sqrt{3}}{y}$:
$a_t = \frac{y^2 (x \sqrt{3} / y)}{\sqrt{x^2 + y^2 (3x^2 / y^2)}} = \frac{xy \sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{x^2 + 3x^2}} = \frac{xy \sqrt{3}}{2x} = \frac{\sqrt{3} y}{2}$.
The total acceleration vector is $\vec{a} = \frac{d\vec{v}}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt}(x \hat{i} + yt \hat{j}) = y \hat{j}$.
The magnitude of total acceleration is $a = |\vec{a}| = y$.
The normal acceleration $a_n$ is given by $a_n = \sqrt{a^2 - a_t^2}$.
$a_n = \sqrt{y^2 - (\frac{\sqrt{3} y}{2})^2} = \sqrt{y^2 - \frac{3y^2}{4}} = \sqrt{\frac{y^2}{4}} = \frac{y}{2}$.
Thus,the tangential and normal accelerations are $\frac{\sqrt{3} y}{2}$ and $\frac{y}{2}$ respectively.
76
MediumMCQ
$A$ point object moves along an arc of a circle of radius $R$. Its velocity depends upon the distance covered $s$ as $v=K \sqrt{s}$,where $K$ is a constant. If $\theta$ is the angle between the total acceleration and tangential acceleration,then
A
$\tan \theta=\sqrt{\frac{s}{R}}$
B
$\tan \theta=\sqrt{\frac{s}{2R}}$
C
$\tan \theta=\frac{s}{2R}$
D
$\tan \theta=\frac{2s}{R}$

Solution

(D) The radial (centripetal) acceleration is given by $a_r = \frac{v^2}{R}$.
Given $v = K\sqrt{s}$,we have $a_r = \frac{(K\sqrt{s})^2}{R} = \frac{K^2 s}{R}$.
The tangential acceleration is $a_t = \frac{dv}{dt} = \frac{dv}{ds} \cdot \frac{ds}{dt} = v \frac{dv}{ds}$.
Since $v = K s^{1/2}$,then $\frac{dv}{ds} = K \cdot \frac{1}{2} s^{-1/2} = \frac{K}{2\sqrt{s}}$.
Thus,$a_t = (K\sqrt{s}) \cdot \left( \frac{K}{2\sqrt{s}} \right) = \frac{K^2}{2}$.
The angle $\theta$ between the total acceleration and the tangential acceleration is given by $\tan \theta = \frac{a_r}{a_t}$.
Substituting the values,$\tan \theta = \frac{K^2 s / R}{K^2 / 2} = \frac{2s}{R}$.
77
EasyMCQ
The angular speed of a particle moving in a circular path is doubled. Then,the centripetal acceleration of the particle is
A
$4$ times the initial centripetal acceleration
B
halved
C
doubled
D
unchanged

Solution

(A) The centripetal acceleration $a_c$ of a particle moving in a circular path of radius $R$ with angular speed $\omega$ is given by $a_c = R \omega^2$.
Let the initial angular speed be $\omega_1 = \omega$ and the final angular speed be $\omega_2 = 2\omega$.
The initial centripetal acceleration is $a_1 = R \omega^2$.
The final centripetal acceleration is $a_2 = R \omega_2^2 = R (2\omega)^2 = 4 R \omega^2$.
Comparing the two,we get $a_2 = 4 a_1$.
Therefore,the centripetal acceleration becomes $4$ times the initial value.
78
MediumMCQ
$A$ car is travelling with linear velocity '$V$' on a circular road of radius '$r$'. If its velocity is increasing at a rate of '$a$' $ms^{-2}$,then the resultant acceleration will be
A
$\sqrt{(\frac{V^2}{r^2}-a^2)}$
B
$\sqrt{(\frac{V^4}{r^2}+a^2)}$
C
$\sqrt{(\frac{V^4}{r^2}-a^2)}$
D
$\sqrt{(\frac{V^2}{r^2}+a^2)}$

Solution

(B) The car experiences two types of acceleration while moving on a circular path with increasing speed:
$1$. Radial (centripetal) acceleration: $a_r = \frac{V^2}{r}$,which is directed towards the center of the circular path.
$2$. Tangential acceleration: $a_t = a$,which is directed along the tangent to the path.
Since these two accelerations are perpendicular to each other,the resultant acceleration $a_R$ is given by the vector sum:
$a_R = \sqrt{a_r^2 + a_t^2}$
Substituting the values:
$a_R = \sqrt{(\frac{V^2}{r})^2 + a^2}$
$a_R = \sqrt{\frac{V^4}{r^2} + a^2}$
79
MediumMCQ
Consider a wheel rotating around a fixed axis. If the rotation angle $\theta$ varies with time as $\theta=a t^2$,then the total acceleration of a point $A$ on the rim of the wheel is ($v$ being the tangential velocity).
A
$\frac{v}{t} \sqrt{1+4 a^2 t^4}$
B
$\frac{v}{t}$
C
$\frac{v}{t}\left(1+4 a^2 t^4\right)$
D
$\sqrt{\left(1+4 a^2 t^4\right)}$

Solution

(A) Given,$\theta = a t^2$.
The angular velocity is $\omega = \frac{d\theta}{dt} = 2at$.
The tangential velocity is $v = \omega r = 2atr$. Thus,$\frac{v}{t} = 2ar$.
The tangential acceleration is $a_t = \frac{dv}{dt} = 2ar$.
The radial (centripetal) acceleration is $a_n = \frac{v^2}{r} = \frac{(2atr)^2}{r} = 4a^2t^2r$.
The total acceleration is $a_{\text{total}} = \sqrt{a_t^2 + a_n^2} = \sqrt{(2ar)^2 + (4a^2t^2r)^2}$.
$a_{\text{total}} = \sqrt{4a^2r^2 + 16a^4t^4r^2} = 2ar \sqrt{1 + 4a^2t^4}$.
Since $2ar = \frac{v}{t}$,we have $a_{\text{total}} = \frac{v}{t} \sqrt{1 + 4a^2t^4}$.
80
MediumMCQ
$A$ particle moves in a circle with speed $v$ varying with time as $v(t) = 2t$. The total acceleration of the particle after it completes $2$ rounds of the cycle is:
A
$16 \pi$
B
$2 \sqrt{1+64 \pi^2}$
C
$2 \sqrt{1+49 \pi^2}$
D
$14 \pi$

Solution

(B) Given speed $v(t) = at$,where $a = 2 \ m/s^2$.
In circular motion,$v = r \omega$,so $\omega = \frac{v}{r} = \frac{at}{r}$.
Since $\omega = \frac{d\theta}{dt}$,we have $d\theta = \frac{at}{r} dt$.
Integrating for $n$ rounds,$\theta = 2\pi n = \int_0^t \frac{at}{r} dt = \frac{at^2}{2r}$.
Thus,$t^2 = \frac{4\pi nr}{a}$.
Radial acceleration $a_r = \frac{v^2}{r} = \frac{(at)^2}{r} = \frac{a^2 t^2}{r} = \frac{a^2}{r} \cdot \frac{4\pi nr}{a} = 4\pi na$.
Tangential acceleration $a_t = \frac{dv}{dt} = a$.
Total acceleration $A = \sqrt{a_t^2 + a_r^2} = \sqrt{a^2 + (4\pi na)^2} = a \sqrt{1 + (4\pi n)^2}$.
Given $a = 2$ and $n = 2$,$A = 2 \sqrt{1 + (4 \cdot \pi \cdot 2)^2} = 2 \sqrt{1 + 64\pi^2}$.
81
DifficultMCQ
$A$ cyclist is riding with a speed of $36 \,km/h$. As he approaches a circular turn on the road of radius $50 \,m$, he applies brakes and reduces his speed at the constant rate of $0.5 \,m/s^2$. The magnitude and direction of the net acceleration of the cyclist on the circular turn are respectively:
A
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \,m/s^2, \tan^{-1}(4)$
B
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \,m/s^2, \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{4}\right)$
C
$\sqrt{17} \,m/s^2, \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{4}\right)$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{17}}{2} \,m/s^2, \tan^{-1}(4)$

Solution

(D) Initial speed $V = 36 \,km/h = 36 \times \frac{5}{18} = 10 \,m/s$.
Radial acceleration $a_r = \frac{V^2}{R} = \frac{10^2}{50} = \frac{100}{50} = 2 \,m/s^2$.
Tangential acceleration $a_t = 0.5 \,m/s^2$.
Net acceleration $a_{net} = \sqrt{a_r^2 + a_t^2} = \sqrt{2^2 + 0.5^2} = \sqrt{4 + 0.25} = \sqrt{4.25} = \sqrt{\frac{17}{4}} = \frac{\sqrt{17}}{2} \,m/s^2$.
Direction $\theta$ with respect to the radial vector is given by $\tan \theta = \frac{a_t}{a_r} = \frac{0.5}{2} = \frac{1}{4}$.
However, the angle with respect to the tangential vector is $\tan \phi = \frac{a_r}{a_t} = \frac{2}{0.5} = 4$, so $\phi = \tan^{-1}(4)$.
82
EasyMCQ
$A$ body of mass $2 \,kg$ moves in a horizontal circular path of radius $5 \,m$. At an instant, its speed is $2 \sqrt{5} \,m/s$ and is increasing at the rate of $3 \,m/s^2$. The magnitude of the net force acting on the body at that instant is: (in $\,N$)
A
$6$
B
$8$
C
$14$
D
$10$

Solution

(D) The body experiences two components of acceleration: centripetal acceleration $(a_c)$ and tangential acceleration $(a_T)$.
Centripetal acceleration is given by $a_c = \frac{v^2}{r} = \frac{(2\sqrt{5})^2}{5} = \frac{20}{5} = 4 \,m/s^2$.
Tangential acceleration is given as $a_T = 3 \,m/s^2$.
The net acceleration is $a = \sqrt{a_c^2 + a_T^2} = \sqrt{4^2 + 3^2} = \sqrt{16 + 9} = \sqrt{25} = 5 \,m/s^2$.
The magnitude of the net force is $F = m \times a = 2 \,kg \times 5 \,m/s^2 = 10 \,N$.

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