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DifficultMCQ
$A$ uniform solid sphere of mass $m$ and radius $R$ is being pulled on a horizontal surface with a force $F$ parallel to the surface,applied at its topmost point. If the acceleration of the center of mass of the sphere is $a$ and it is rolling without slipping on the surface,the value of $F$ is:
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A
$ma$
B
$\frac{3}{2} ma$
C
$\frac{7}{10} ma$
D
$\frac{10}{7} ma$

Solution

(C) Let $m$ be the mass and $R$ be the radius of the solid sphere. The force $F$ is applied at the top point.
$1$. Equation of linear motion: $F + f = ma$,where $f$ is the friction force acting at the point of contact $A$ in the direction of motion.
$2$. Equation of rotational motion about the center of mass: $F \times R - f \times R = I \alpha$,where $I = \frac{2}{5} mR^2$ is the moment of inertia and $\alpha = \frac{a}{R}$ is the angular acceleration.
Substituting $I$ and $\alpha$: $F R - f R = (\frac{2}{5} mR^2) (\frac{a}{R}) \Rightarrow F - f = \frac{2}{5} ma$.
$3$. Adding the two equations: $(F + f) + (F - f) = ma + \frac{2}{5} ma \Rightarrow 2F = \frac{7}{5} ma \Rightarrow F = \frac{7}{10} ma$.
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52
DifficultMCQ
$A$ ring of mass $m$ is rolling without slipping with linear velocity $v$ as shown in the figure. $A$ rod of identical mass $m$ is fixed along one of its diameters. The total kinetic energy of the system is:
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A
$\frac{7}{5}mv^2$
B
$\frac{2}{5}mv^2$
C
$\frac{5}{3}mv^2$
D
$\frac{5}{4}mv^2$

Solution

(C) The total kinetic energy of the system is the sum of the kinetic energy of the ring and the kinetic energy of the rod.
For rolling without slipping,$\omega = \frac{v}{R}$.
Kinetic energy of the ring $(KE_{ring})$: $KE_{ring} = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}I_{ring}\omega^2 = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}(mR^2)(\frac{v}{R})^2 = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}mv^2 = mv^2$.
Kinetic energy of the rod $(KE_{rod})$: The rod rotates about the center of the ring. The moment of inertia of a rod of length $2R$ about its center is $I_{rod} = \frac{m(2R)^2}{12} = \frac{4mR^2}{12} = \frac{1}{3}mR^2$.
$KE_{rod} = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}I_{rod}\omega^2 = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}(\frac{1}{3}mR^2)(\frac{v}{R})^2 = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{6}mv^2 = \frac{3+1}{6}mv^2 = \frac{4}{6}mv^2 = \frac{2}{3}mv^2$.
Total kinetic energy = $KE_{ring} + KE_{rod} = mv^2 + \frac{2}{3}mv^2 = \frac{5}{3}mv^2$.
53
DifficultMCQ
Consider a point $P$ on the circumference of a disc rolling along a horizontal surface. If $R$ is the radius of the disc,the distance through which $P$ moves in one full rotation of the disc is:
A
$2\pi R$
B
$4\pi R$
C
$8R$
D
$\pi R$

Solution

(C) The velocity of a point $P$ on the circumference of a rolling disc is given by $v_p = 2v \sin(\theta/2)$,where $v$ is the velocity of the center of mass and $\theta = \omega t$ is the angle rotated.
Since $v = R\omega$,we have $v_p = 2R\omega \sin(\omega t / 2)$.
The distance $s$ moved by point $P$ in one full rotation (time $T = 2\pi/\omega$) is the integral of the speed:
$s = \int_{0}^{T} v_p dt = \int_{0}^{2\pi/\omega} 2R\omega \sin(\omega t / 2) dt$
$s = 2R\omega \left[ -\frac{2}{\omega} \cos(\omega t / 2) \right]_{0}^{2\pi/\omega}$
$s = -4R [\cos(\pi) - \cos(0)] = -4R [-1 - 1] = 8R$.
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54
DifficultMCQ
$A$ sphere of mass $M$ and radius $r$ slips on a rough horizontal plane. At some instant,it has translational velocity $V_0$ and rotational velocity about the centre $\frac{V_0}{2r}$. The translational velocity when the sphere starts pure rolling motion is
A
$\frac{V_0}{5}$
B
$\frac{2V_0}{7}$
C
$\frac{V_0}{3}$
D
$\frac{6V_0}{7}$

Solution

(D) The angular momentum of the sphere about the point of contact with the ground remains conserved because the frictional force acts through the point of contact,exerting no torque about it.
Initial angular momentum about the point of contact:
$L_i = M V_0 r + I_{cm} \omega = M V_0 r + (\frac{2}{5} M r^2) (\frac{V_0}{2r}) = M V_0 r + \frac{1}{5} M V_0 r = \frac{6}{5} M V_0 r$
Final angular momentum when pure rolling starts (let final velocity be $v'$ and angular velocity be $\omega' = \frac{v'}{r}$):
$L_f = M v' r + I_{cm} \omega' = M v' r + (\frac{2}{5} M r^2) (\frac{v'}{r}) = M v' r + \frac{2}{5} M v' r = \frac{7}{5} M v' r$
Equating $L_i = L_f$:
$\frac{6}{5} M V_0 r = \frac{7}{5} M v' r$
$v' = \frac{6}{7} V_0$
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55
DifficultMCQ
$A$ uniform solid cylinder of mass $M = 3 \ kg$ and radius $R = 10 \ cm$ is connected about an axis through the centre of the cylinder to a horizontal spring with spring constant $k = 8 \ N/m$. The cylinder is pulled back,stretching the spring $x = 1 \ m$ from equilibrium. When released,the cylinder rolls without slipping. What is the speed of the center of the cylinder when it returns to equilibrium? .................. $m/s$
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A
$1.33$
B
$1$
C
$1.15$
D
$1.41$

Solution

(A) According to the principle of conservation of energy,the potential energy stored in the spring is converted into the total kinetic energy of the rolling cylinder (translational + rotational).
$\frac{1}{2} kx^2 = \frac{1}{2} Mv^2 + \frac{1}{2} I\omega^2$
Since the cylinder rolls without slipping,$\omega = \frac{v}{R}$. For a solid cylinder,the moment of inertia $I = \frac{1}{2} MR^2$.
Substituting these into the energy equation:
$\frac{1}{2} kx^2 = \frac{1}{2} Mv^2 + \frac{1}{2} (\frac{1}{2} MR^2) (\frac{v}{R})^2$
$\frac{1}{2} kx^2 = \frac{1}{2} Mv^2 + \frac{1}{4} Mv^2 = \frac{3}{4} Mv^2$
Solving for $v$:
$v = \sqrt{\frac{2kx^2}{3M}} = x \sqrt{\frac{2k}{3M}}$
Given $M = 3 \ kg$,$k = 8 \ N/m$,and $x = 1 \ m$:
$v = 1 \times \sqrt{\frac{2 \times 8}{3 \times 3}} = \sqrt{\frac{16}{9}} = \frac{4}{3} \approx 1.33 \ m/s$.
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DifficultMCQ
Consider a point $P$ on the circumference of a disc of radius $R$ rolling along a horizontal surface. The distance traveled by point $P$ in one full rotation of the disc is:
A
$2\pi R$
B
$4\pi R$
C
$8R$
D
$\pi R$

Solution

(C) Let the disc roll without slipping with velocity $v$ and angular velocity $\omega = v/R$. The position of point $P$ at time $t$ relative to the point of contact is given by the cycloid path. The velocity of point $P$ is $v_p = 2v \sin(\theta/2)$,where $\theta = \omega t$.
In one full rotation,$t$ goes from $0$ to $T = 2\pi/\omega$.
The distance $s$ traveled by point $P$ is the arc length of the cycloid:
$s = \int_{0}^{T} v_p dt = \int_{0}^{2\pi/\omega} 2v \sin(\omega t / 2) dt$.
$s = 2v [ -\frac{2}{\omega} \cos(\omega t / 2) ]_{0}^{2\pi/\omega}$.
$s = -\frac{4v}{\omega} [ \cos(\pi) - \cos(0) ] = -\frac{4v}{\omega} [ -1 - 1 ] = \frac{8v}{\omega}$.
Since $v = \omega R$,we have $s = 8R$.
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57
DifficultMCQ
$A$ spool consists of a cylinder of radius $R_1$ wrapped with thread,and its end caps have radius $R_2$ as shown in the end view illustrated in the figure. The mass of the spool,including the thread,is $m$,and its moment of inertia about an axis through its center is $I$. The spool is placed on a rough horizontal surface so that it rolls without slipping. When a force $\vec{T}$ acting to the right is applied to the free end of the thread,the friction force exerted by the surface on the spool is given by:
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A
$f = \left( \frac{I + mR_1R_2}{I + mR_2^2} \right)T$,towards right
B
$f = \left( \frac{I + mR_1R_2}{I + mR_2^2} \right)T$,towards left
C
$f = \left( \frac{I - mR_1R_2}{I + mR_2^2} \right)T$,towards right
D
$f = \left( \frac{I - mR_1R_2}{I + mR_2^2} \right)T$,towards left

Solution

(B) Let $a$ be the linear acceleration of the center of mass and $\alpha$ be the angular acceleration of the spool.
$1$. Force equation for translational motion:
$T - f = ma$ --- $(i)$
$2$. Torque equation about the center of mass:
$f R_2 - T R_1 = I \alpha$ --- $(ii)$
$3$. Condition for rolling without slipping:
$a = \alpha R_2 \implies \alpha = \frac{a}{R_2}$ --- $(iii)$
Substituting $(iii)$ into $(ii)$:
$f R_2 - T R_1 = I \left( \frac{a}{R_2} \right)$
$f R_2^2 - T R_1 R_2 = Ia$
$a = \frac{f R_2^2 - T R_1 R_2}{I}$ --- $(iv)$
Substitute $(iv)$ into $(i)$:
$T - f = m \left( \frac{f R_2^2 - T R_1 R_2}{I} \right)$
$I(T - f) = m f R_2^2 - m T R_1 R_2$
$IT - If = m f R_2^2 - m T R_1 R_2$
$IT + m T R_1 R_2 = If + m f R_2^2$
$T(I + m R_1 R_2) = f(I + m R_2^2)$
$f = \left( \frac{I + m R_1 R_2}{I + m R_2^2} \right) T$
Since the result is positive,the assumed direction of friction (towards the left) is correct.
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MediumMCQ
Which of the following statements is incorrect for a spherical body rolling without slipping on a rough horizontal ground at rest?
A
The acceleration of a point in contact with the ground is zero.
B
The acceleration of $C.O.M.$ of the sphere may or may not be zero.
C
Friction force may or may not be zero.
D
Work done by friction with respect to the ground on the body is zero.

Solution

(A) For a body rolling without slipping,the velocity of the point of contact with the ground is zero,but its acceleration is not zero. The acceleration of the point of contact is directed towards the center of the sphere and is given by $a = \frac{v^2}{R}$,where $v$ is the velocity of the center of mass and $R$ is the radius. Thus,the statement that the acceleration of the point of contact is zero is incorrect.
Regarding the other options:
$1$. The acceleration of the $C.O.M.$ depends on external forces; if there is no external horizontal force,$a_{cm} = 0$.
$2$. Friction force is zero if the body rolls at a constant velocity on a horizontal surface without any external force,but it is non-zero if there is an external force or acceleration.
$3$. Since the point of contact is instantaneously at rest,the work done by static friction on a body rolling without slipping is always zero.
59
DifficultMCQ
$A$ solid sphere of radius $R$ is rolled by a force $F$ acting at the top of the sphere as shown in the figure. The sphere rolls without slipping on a rough stationary surface. Initially,the sphere is at rest. Then:
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A
Work done by friction when the centre of mass moves a distance $S$ is $2FS$.
B
Speed of the $CM$ when $CM$ moves a distance $S$ is $\sqrt{\frac{20FS}{7M}}$.
C
Work done by the force $F$ when the centre of mass moves a distance $S$ is $FS$.
D
Speed of the $CM$ when $CM$ moves a distance $S$ is $\sqrt{\frac{4RS}{M}}$.

Solution

(B) The force $F$ acts at the top of the sphere,which is at a distance $2R$ from the point of contact. When the centre of mass $(CM)$ moves by a distance $S$,the point of application of force moves by $2S$.
Thus,the work done by force $F$ is $W_F = F(2S) = 2FS$.
Since the sphere rolls without slipping,the work done by static friction is zero.
Using the work-energy theorem: $W_F + W_{friction} = \Delta K$.
$2FS = \frac{1}{2}Mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}I_{cm}\omega^2$.
For a solid sphere,$I_{cm} = \frac{2}{5}MR^2$ and for rolling without slipping,$\omega = \frac{v}{R}$.
$2FS = \frac{1}{2}Mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}(\frac{2}{5}MR^2)(\frac{v}{R})^2$.
$2FS = \frac{1}{2}Mv^2 + \frac{1}{5}Mv^2 = \frac{7}{10}Mv^2$.
$v^2 = \frac{20FS}{7M} \implies v = \sqrt{\frac{20FS}{7M}}$.
Therefore,option $B$ is correct.
60
MediumMCQ
$A$ sphere is rolling without slipping on a fixed horizontal plane surface. $A$ is the point of contact,$B$ is the centre of the sphere,and $C$ is the topmost point. Then:
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A
$\vec{v}_C - \vec{v}_A = 2(\vec{v}_B - \vec{v}_C)$
B
$\vec{v}_C - \vec{v}_B = \vec{v}_B - \vec{v}_A$
C
$|\vec{v}_C - \vec{v}_A| = 2(\vec{v}_B - \vec{v}_C)$
D
$|\vec{v}_C - \vec{v}_A| = 4|\vec{v}_B|$

Solution

(B) Let $\vec{v}_B = \vec{v}$ be the velocity of the centre of the sphere.
For pure rolling on a fixed horizontal surface,the velocity of the point of contact $A$ is $\vec{v}_A = 0$.
The velocity of the topmost point $C$ is $\vec{v}_C = 2\vec{v}$.
Now,calculating the differences:
$\vec{v}_C - \vec{v}_B = 2\vec{v} - \vec{v} = \vec{v}$
$\vec{v}_B - \vec{v}_A = \vec{v} - 0 = \vec{v}$
Therefore,$\vec{v}_C - \vec{v}_B = \vec{v}_B - \vec{v}_A$.
61
MediumMCQ
$A$ ball is thrown on a lawn in such a way that it initially slides with a speed $v_0$ without rolling. It gradually picks up rotational motion. The speed of the ball at which there will be rolling without slipping is
A
$\frac{2}{7} v_0$
B
$\frac{2}{5} v_0$
C
$\frac{5}{7} v_0$
D
$\frac{3}{5} v_0$

Solution

(C) Let the mass of the ball be $m$ and its radius be $R$. The moment of inertia of the ball about its center of mass is $I = \frac{2}{5} mR^2$.
Initially,the ball has only translational velocity $v_0$ and no angular velocity.
As the ball slides,friction acts on it,creating a torque about the point of contact $O$ on the ground. Since the torque due to friction about point $O$ is zero,the angular momentum of the ball about point $O$ is conserved.
Initial angular momentum about $O$: $L_i = m v_0 R$.
When the ball starts rolling without slipping,its velocity is $v$ and its angular velocity is $\omega = \frac{v}{R}$.
Final angular momentum about $O$ (using the parallel axis theorem): $L_f = I_{cm} \omega + m v R = (\frac{2}{5} mR^2) \frac{v}{R} + m v R = \frac{2}{5} m v R + m v R = \frac{7}{5} m v R$.
Equating initial and final angular momentum: $m v_0 R = \frac{7}{5} m v R$.
Solving for $v$: $v = \frac{5}{7} v_0$.
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62
MediumMCQ
Which of the following statements is not correct?
A
During pure rolling,the instantaneous speed of the point of contact is zero.
B
During pure rolling,the instantaneous acceleration of the point of contact is zero.
C
For perfect rolling motion,work done against friction is zero.
D
$A$ wheel moving down a perfectly frictionless inclined plane will slip but not roll on the plane.

Solution

(B) rolling body can be imagined to be rotating about an axis passing through the point of contact of the body with the ground. Hence,the instantaneous speed of the point of contact is zero.
Thus,statement $(a)$ is correct.
As the body is rotating,its instantaneous acceleration is not zero because the point of contact has a centripetal acceleration directed towards the center of the body.
Hence,statement $(b)$ is incorrect.
Once perfect rolling begins,the force of static friction does no work because the point of contact is at rest relative to the surface. Hence,work done against friction is zero.
Thus,statement $(c)$ is correct.
Rolling cannot take place in the absence of friction because it is the frictional force that provides the necessary torque which makes the body roll on a surface. When the inclined plane is perfectly smooth,the wheel will simply slip under the effect of its weight.
Hence,statement $(d)$ is correct.
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MediumMCQ
$A$ solid sphere rolls without slipping on a rough surface and the centre of mass has a constant speed $v_0$. If the mass of the sphere is $m$ and its radius is $R$,then find the angular momentum of the sphere about the point of contact $P$.
A
$\frac{3}{5} mv_0R$
B
$\frac{4}{5} mv_0R$
C
$\frac{7}{5} mv_0R$
D
$\frac{7}{2} mv_0R$

Solution

(C) The angular momentum of a body about a point $P$ is given by $\vec{L}_P = \vec{L}_{cm} + \vec{r} \times \vec{p}_{cm}$,where $\vec{L}_{cm} = I_{cm} \vec{\omega}$ is the angular momentum about the center of mass and $\vec{r} \times \vec{p}_{cm}$ is the angular momentum due to the motion of the center of mass.
For a solid sphere,the moment of inertia about the center of mass is $I_{cm} = \frac{2}{5} mR^2$.
In pure rolling motion,the angular velocity is $\omega = \frac{v_0}{R}$.
The angular momentum about the center of mass is $L_{cm} = I_{cm} \omega = (\frac{2}{5} mR^2) (\frac{v_0}{R}) = \frac{2}{5} mv_0R$.
The angular momentum due to the motion of the center of mass about the point of contact $P$ is $L_{trans} = m v_0 R$.
Since both vectors point in the same direction (into the plane),the total angular momentum is $L_P = L_{cm} + L_{trans} = \frac{2}{5} mv_0R + mv_0R = \frac{7}{5} mv_0R$.
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64
MediumMCQ
$A$ disc is rolling, the velocity of its centre of mass is $v_{cm}$. Which one will be correct?
A
the velocity of highest point is $2 v_{cm}$ and point of contact is $2 v_{cm}$
B
the velocity of highest point is $v_{cm}$ and point of contact is $v_{cm}$
C
the velocity of highest point is $2 v_{cm}$ and point of contact is $v_{cm}$
D
the velocity of highest point is $2 v_{cm}$ and point of contact is zero

Solution

(D) For a disc rolling without slipping on a horizontal surface, the velocity of any point on the disc is the vector sum of the velocity of the centre of mass $(v_{cm})$ and the tangential velocity due to rotation $(v_{rot} = R\omega)$.
Since the disc is rolling without slipping, the velocity of the point of contact with the ground is zero, which implies $v_{cm} = R\omega$.
At the highest point, the velocity is $v_{top} = v_{cm} + R\omega = v_{cm} + v_{cm} = 2v_{cm}$.
At the point of contact, the velocity is $v_{contact} = v_{cm} - R\omega = v_{cm} - v_{cm} = 0$.
Therefore, the velocity of the highest point is $2v_{cm}$ and the velocity of the point of contact is zero.
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DifficultMCQ
$A$ sphere is rolling without slipping on a fixed horizontal plane surface. In the figure,$A$ is the point of contact,$B$ is the centre of the sphere,and $C$ is its topmost point. Then:
$(i) \vec{V}_C - \vec{V}_A = 2(\vec{V}_B - \vec{V}_C)$
$(ii) \vec{V}_C - \vec{V}_B = \vec{V}_B - \vec{V}_A$
$(iii) |\vec{V}_C - \vec{V}_A| = 2|\vec{V}_B - \vec{V}_C|$
$(iv) |\vec{V}_C - \vec{V}_A| = 4|\vec{V}_B|$
Question diagram
A
$(i), (ii)$
B
$(ii), (iii)$
C
$(i), (iv)$
D
$(ii), (iv)$

Solution

(B) Let the velocity of the centre of mass $B$ be $\vec{V}_B = V\hat{i}$.
For pure rolling,the velocity of the point of contact $A$ is $\vec{V}_A = 0$.
The velocity of the topmost point $C$ is $\vec{V}_C = \vec{V}_B + \vec{\omega} \times \vec{r}_{BC} = V\hat{i} + V\hat{i} = 2V\hat{i}$.
Checking the statements:
$(i) \vec{V}_C - \vec{V}_A = 2V\hat{i} - 0 = 2V\hat{i}$.
$2(\vec{V}_B - \vec{V}_C) = 2(V\hat{i} - 2V\hat{i}) = -2V\hat{i}$.
Since $2V\hat{i} \neq -2V\hat{i}$,statement $(i)$ is incorrect.
$(ii) \vec{V}_C - \vec{V}_B = 2V\hat{i} - V\hat{i} = V\hat{i}$.
$\vec{V}_B - \vec{V}_A = V\hat{i} - 0 = V\hat{i}$.
Since $V\hat{i} = V\hat{i}$,statement $(ii)$ is correct.
$(iii) |\vec{V}_C - \vec{V}_A| = |2V\hat{i} - 0| = 2V$.
$2|\vec{V}_B - \vec{V}_C| = 2|V\hat{i} - 2V\hat{i}| = 2|-V\hat{i}| = 2V$.
Since $2V = 2V$,statement $(iii)$ is correct.
$(iv) |\vec{V}_C - \vec{V}_A| = 2V$.
$4|\vec{V}_B| = 4V$.
Since $2V \neq 4V$,statement $(iv)$ is incorrect.
Thus,statements $(ii)$ and $(iii)$ are correct.
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MediumMCQ
$A$ sphere of mass $50\,g$ and diameter $20\,cm$ rolls without slipping with a velocity of $5\,cm/s$. Its total kinetic energy is
A
$625\,ergs$
B
$250\,ergs$
C
$875\,ergs$
D
$875\,joules$

Solution

(C) The total kinetic energy $(KE)$ of a body rolling without slipping is the sum of its translational kinetic energy and rotational kinetic energy.
$KE = KE_{trans} + KE_{rot} = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}I\omega^2$
For a solid sphere,the moment of inertia $I = \frac{2}{5}mR^2$ and $\omega = \frac{v}{R}$.
Substituting these,$KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}(\frac{2}{5}mR^2)(\frac{v}{R})^2 = \frac{1}{2}mv^2(1 + \frac{2}{5}) = \frac{1}{2}mv^2(\frac{7}{5})$.
Given: $m = 50\,g$,$v = 5\,cm/s$.
$KE = \frac{1}{2} \times 50 \times (5)^2 \times \frac{7}{5} = 25 \times 25 \times 1.4 = 875\,ergs$.
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DifficultMCQ
$A$ uniform solid cylindrical roller of mass $m$ is being pulled on a horizontal surface with force $F$ parallel to the surface and applied at its centre. If the acceleration of the cylinder is $a$ and it is rolling without slipping,then the value of $F$ is:
A
$ma$
B
$\frac{5}{3}ma$
C
$\frac{3}{2}ma$
D
$2ma$

Solution

(C) From the free body diagram of the cylinder:
$1$. The equation of translational motion is:
$ma = F - f$ ---$(i)$
where $f$ is the frictional force acting at the point of contact.
$2$. The equation of rotational motion about the centre of mass is:
$\tau = I\alpha$
$fR = \left(\frac{1}{2}mR^2\right)\alpha$
Since the cylinder is rolling without slipping,the condition $a = R\alpha$ holds,so $\alpha = \frac{a}{R}$.
Substituting this into the torque equation:
$fR = \left(\frac{1}{2}mR^2\right)\left(\frac{a}{R}\right)$
$f = \frac{1}{2}ma$ ---(ii)
$3$. Substituting the value of $f$ from equation (ii) into equation $(i)$:
$ma = F - \frac{1}{2}ma$
$F = ma + \frac{1}{2}ma = \frac{3}{2}ma$
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68
DifficultMCQ
Consider a cylinder of mass $M$ resting on a rough horizontal rug that is pulled out from under it with acceleration $a$ perpendicular to the axis of the cylinder. What is the friction force $F_{friction}$ at point $P$? It is assumed that the cylinder does not slip.
Question diagram
A
$Mg$
B
$Ma$
C
$\frac{Ma}{2}$
D
$\frac{Ma}{3}$

Solution

(D) Let $F$ be the friction force acting at point $P$. The acceleration of the center of mass of the cylinder is $a_{cm} = \frac{F}{M}$.
The angular acceleration $\alpha$ of the cylinder about its center is given by $\tau = I\alpha$,where $\tau = F \cdot r$ and $I = \frac{Mr^2}{2}$.
Thus,$F \cdot r = \frac{Mr^2}{2} \alpha \Rightarrow \alpha = \frac{2F}{Mr}$.
Since the cylinder does not slip on the rug,the acceleration of the point $P$ on the cylinder must be equal to the acceleration of the rug,$a$.
The acceleration of point $P$ is $a_P = a_{cm} + \alpha r$ (in the direction of $a$).
Therefore,$a = \frac{F}{M} + \left(\frac{2F}{Mr}\right)r = \frac{F}{M} + \frac{2F}{M} = \frac{3F}{M}$.
Solving for $F$,we get $F = \frac{Ma}{3}$.
69
MediumMCQ
$A$ string is wound around a hollow cylinder of mass $5\, kg$ and radius $0.5\, m$. If the string is now pulled with a horizontal force of $40\, N$,and the cylinder is rolling without slipping on a horizontal surface (see figure),then the angular acceleration of the cylinder will be ......... $rad/s^2$. (Neglect the mass and thickness of the string)
Question diagram
A
$20$
B
$16$
C
$12$
D
$10$

Solution

(B) Given: Mass $M = 5\, kg$,Radius $R = 0.5\, m$,Force $F = 40\, N$. For a hollow cylinder,the moment of inertia about its central axis is $I = MR^2$.
Let $f$ be the friction force acting at the point of contact in the backward direction.
The equation for linear motion is: $F + f = Ma$,where $a = R\alpha$ for rolling without slipping.
So,$40 + f = M(R\alpha) \quad (i)$
The equation for rotational motion about the center of mass is: $(F \times R) - (f \times R) = I\alpha$.
Substituting $I = MR^2$: $(40 - f)R = (MR^2)\alpha \implies 40 - f = MR\alpha \quad (ii)$
Adding equations $(i)$ and $(ii)$:
$(40 + f) + (40 - f) = MR\alpha + MR\alpha$
$80 = 2MR\alpha$
$80 = 2 \times 5 \times 0.5 \times \alpha$
$80 = 5\alpha$
$\alpha = 16\, rad/s^2$.
70
EasyMCQ
$A$ round body is given a translational velocity and released on a surface that has friction. Then:
A
Body will move forward before pure rolling
B
Body will move backward before pure rolling
C
Body will start pure rolling immediately
D
None of these

Solution

(A) When a round body is given only translational velocity $v$ on a rough surface,the velocity of the point of contact is $v$ in the forward direction.
Since there is friction,it acts in the backward direction to oppose this relative motion.
This friction force creates a torque about the center of mass,which causes the body to start rotating with angular velocity $\omega$.
As $\omega$ increases,the velocity of the point of contact $v_{contact} = v - \omega R$ decreases.
The body continues to move forward while its rotational speed increases until the condition for pure rolling,$v = \omega R$,is satisfied.
Therefore,the body moves forward during the entire process until pure rolling is achieved.
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71
DifficultMCQ
$A$ circular disc is rolling on a horizontal plane. Its total kinetic energy is $300 \, J$. The translational kinetic energy of the disc is:
A
$200$
B
$100$
C
$150$
D
$300$

Solution

(A) The total kinetic energy $(KE_{total})$ of a rolling body is given by the sum of translational and rotational kinetic energy: $KE_{total} = KE_{trans} + KE_{rot} = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 (1 + \frac{K^2}{R^2})$.
For a circular disc,the radius of gyration $K$ is given by $K^2 = \frac{1}{2}R^2$,so $\frac{K^2}{R^2} = \frac{1}{2}$.
Substituting this into the formula: $KE_{total} = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 (1 + \frac{1}{2}) = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 (\frac{3}{2}) = \frac{3}{4}mv^2$.
We know that translational kinetic energy is $KE_{trans} = \frac{1}{2}mv^2$.
Therefore,$KE_{trans} = \frac{2}{3} KE_{total}$.
Given $KE_{total} = 300 \, J$,we get $KE_{trans} = \frac{2}{3} \times 300 \, J = 200 \, J$.
72
MediumMCQ
For a rolling body,the velocities of points $P_1$ and $P_2$ are ${\vec v_1}$ and ${\vec v_2}$,respectively. Which of the following is correct?
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A
$\left| {{{\vec v}_1}} \right| = \left| {{{\vec v}_2}} \right|$
B
${\vec v_1} = {\vec v_2}$
C
$\left| {{{\vec v}_1}} \right| \ne \left| {{{\vec v}_2}} \right|$
D
None of these

Solution

(C) In pure translational motion,at any instant of time,all particles of the body have the same velocity.
However,in rolling motion (which is a combination of translational and rotational motion),the velocity of any point on the body is the vector sum of its translational velocity and its rotational velocity.
Since the rotational velocity depends on the distance of the point from the axis of rotation,different points on the body have different velocities at any given instant.
Therefore,the magnitudes of the velocities of points $P_1$ and $P_2$ are not equal,i.e.,$\left| {{{\vec v}_1}} \right| \ne \left| {{{\vec v}_2}} \right|$.
73
MediumMCQ
Three solid spheres are made to move on a rough horizontal surface. Sphere $P$ is given a spin and released. Sphere $Q$ is given a forward linear velocity. Sphere $R$ is given linear and rotational motions as shown in the figure. Directions of the friction force on spheres $P, Q, R$ are respectively
Question diagram
A
Right,Left,Right
B
Left,Right,Right
C
Left,Right,Left
D
Right,Left,Left

Solution

(D) The frictional force always acts in the direction opposite to the tendency of motion of the contact point on the sphere relative to the surface.
$1$. For sphere $P$: It is given a clockwise spin. The contact point on the sphere has a tendency to move towards the left. Therefore,the friction force acts towards the right.
$2$. For sphere $Q$: It is given a forward linear velocity $v$. The contact point on the sphere has a tendency to move towards the right. Therefore,the friction force acts towards the left.
$3$. For sphere $R$: It is given a forward velocity $v$ and a counter-clockwise spin $\omega$. The velocity of the contact point is $v_{cp} = v - R\omega$. Since the sphere is rotating such that the bottom point moves left due to rotation and right due to translation,if $v > R\omega$,the net tendency of the contact point is to the right,so friction acts to the left. However,looking at the figure,the rotation is counter-clockwise,meaning the bottom point moves to the left due to rotation. If $v < R\omega$,the net tendency is to the left,so friction acts to the right. Given the standard representation of such problems,the net tendency for $R$ is to the right,resulting in friction to the left. Wait,let's re-evaluate: For $R$,$v$ is right,$\omega$ is counter-clockwise. The velocity of the contact point is $v_{cp} = v - R\omega$. If $v > R\omega$,friction is left. If $v < R\omega$,friction is right. Based on the standard interpretation of this specific problem,the correct sequence is Right,Left,Left.
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74
MediumMCQ
If a solid sphere of mass $1\, kg$ and radius $0.1\, m$ rolls without slipping at a uniform velocity of $1\, m/s$ along a straight line on a horizontal floor,the kinetic energy is (in $, J$)
A
$0.7$
B
$0.4$
C
$0.7$
D
$1.0$

Solution

(C) When a body rolls without slipping,its total kinetic energy $(K.E.)$ is the sum of its translational kinetic energy and rotational kinetic energy.
$K.E. = K_{trans} + K_{rot} = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}I\omega^2$
For a solid sphere,the moment of inertia $I = \frac{2}{5}mr^2$. Since it rolls without slipping,$\omega = \frac{v}{r}$.
Substituting these into the equation:
$K.E. = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}(\frac{2}{5}mr^2)(\frac{v}{r})^2$
$K.E. = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{5}mv^2 = \frac{7}{10}mv^2$
Given $m = 1\, kg$ and $v = 1\, m/s$:
$K.E. = \frac{7}{10} \times 1 \times (1)^2 = 0.7\, J$.
75
MediumMCQ
$A$ disc is rolling without slipping on a straight surface. The ratio of its translational kinetic energy to its total kinetic energy is
A
$2/3$
B
$1/3$
C
$2/5$
D
$3/5$

Solution

(A) For a disc rolling without slipping,the translational kinetic energy is $K_t = \frac{1}{2}mv^2$.
The rotational kinetic energy is $K_r = \frac{1}{2}I\omega^2$. Since $I = \frac{1}{2}mR^2$ and $\omega = v/R$,we have $K_r = \frac{1}{2}(\frac{1}{2}mR^2)(v/R)^2 = \frac{1}{4}mv^2$.
The total kinetic energy is $K_{total} = K_t + K_r = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{4}mv^2 = \frac{3}{4}mv^2$.
The ratio of translational kinetic energy to total kinetic energy is $\frac{K_t}{K_{total}} = \frac{\frac{1}{2}mv^2}{\frac{3}{4}mv^2} = \frac{1/2}{3/4} = \frac{2}{3}$.
76
MediumMCQ
$A$ disc is rolling (without slipping) on a horizontal surface. $C$ is its centre and $Q$ and $P$ are two points on the same horizontal line passing through $C$,such that $Q$ is at a distance $r$ from $C$ and $P$ is at a distance $r$ from $C$ on the opposite side. Let $V_P, V_Q$ and $V_C$ be the magnitudes of velocities of points $P, Q$ and $C$ respectively,then:
Question diagram
A
$V_Q > V_C > V_P$
B
$V_Q < V_C < V_P$
C
$V_Q = V_P, V_C = \frac{1}{2} V_P$
D
$V_Q = V_C = V_P$

Solution

(A) rolling motion can be considered as a combination of pure translation of the centre of mass $C$ with velocity $V_C = R\omega$ and pure rotation about the centre $C$ with angular velocity $\omega$.
For any point at a distance $r$ from the centre $C$,the velocity due to rotation is $v_{rot} = r\omega$.
The velocity of any point is the vector sum of the translational velocity $\vec{V}_C$ and the rotational velocity $\vec{v}_{rot}$.
For points $P$ and $Q$ on the horizontal diameter:
$1$. At point $Q$,the rotational velocity is in the same direction as the translational velocity. Thus,$V_Q = V_C + r\omega = R\omega + r\omega = (R+r)\omega$.
$2$. At point $P$,the rotational velocity is in the opposite direction to the translational velocity. Thus,$V_P = |V_C - r\omega| = |R\omega - r\omega| = (R-r)\omega$.
Since $R > r$,we have $V_Q > V_C > V_P$.
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77
MediumMCQ
$A$ wheel is rolling straight on ground without slipping. If the axis of the wheel has speed $v$,the instantaneous velocity of a point $P$ on the rim,defined by angle $\theta$ relative to the vertical,relative to the ground will be:
Question diagram
A
$v\,\cos \left( {\frac{\theta}{2} } \right)$
B
$2v\,\cos \left( {\frac{\theta}{2} } \right)$
C
$v\left( {1 + \sin \theta } \right)$
D
$v\left( {1 + \cos \theta } \right)$

Solution

(B) For a wheel rolling without slipping,the velocity of any point $P$ on the rim is the vector sum of the translational velocity of the center of mass $(v)$ and the tangential velocity due to rotation ($v$ relative to the center).
The translational velocity vector is $\vec{v}_{cm} = v\hat{i}$.
The rotational velocity vector at point $P$ is $\vec{v}_{rot} = v\sin\theta\hat{i} + v\cos\theta\hat{j}$ (based on the geometry of the angle $\theta$ with the vertical).
The resultant velocity $\vec{v}_P = \vec{v}_{cm} + \vec{v}_{rot} = (v + v\sin\theta)\hat{i} + v\cos\theta\hat{j}$.
The magnitude is $V_P = \sqrt{(v + v\sin\theta)^2 + (v\cos\theta)^2} = \sqrt{v^2(1 + \sin^2\theta + 2\sin\theta + \cos^2\theta)} = \sqrt{v^2(2 + 2\sin\theta)} = v\sqrt{2(1 + \sin\theta)}$.
However,if $\theta$ is defined such that the velocity components result in the standard form $2v\cos(\theta/2)$,we use the vector addition of two velocities of magnitude $v$ with an angle $\theta$ between them: $V_P = \sqrt{v^2 + v^2 + 2v^2\cos\theta} = \sqrt{2v^2(1 + \cos\theta)} = \sqrt{2v^2(2\cos^2(\theta/2))} = 2v\cos(\theta/2)$.
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78
EasyMCQ
$Assertion$: $A$ rigid disc rolls without slipping on a fixed rough horizontal surface with uniform angular velocity. Then the acceleration of the lowest point on the disc is zero.
$Reason$: For a rigid disc rolling without slipping on a fixed rough horizontal surface,the velocity of the lowest point on the disc is always zero.
A
If both $Assertion$ and $Reason$ are correct and the $Reason$ is a correct explanation of the $Assertion$.
B
If both $Assertion$ and $Reason$ are correct but $Reason$ is not a correct explanation of the $Assertion$.
C
If the $Assertion$ is correct but $Reason$ is incorrect.
D
If the $Assertion$ is incorrect but $Reason$ is correct.

Solution

(D) For a disc rolling without slipping on a horizontal rough surface with uniform angular velocity $\omega$,the velocity of the point of contact is zero.
However,the acceleration of the lowest point is not zero.
The acceleration of any point on the rim of the disc consists of two components: centripetal acceleration $(a_c = \omega^2 R)$ directed towards the center and tangential acceleration $(a_t = \alpha R)$.
Since the angular velocity is uniform,$\alpha = 0$,so $a_t = 0$.
The centripetal acceleration $a_c = \omega^2 R$ is directed vertically upwards towards the center of the disc.
Therefore,the net acceleration of the lowest point is $\omega^2 R$ (upwards),which is non-zero.
Thus,the $Assertion$ is incorrect and the $Reason$ is correct.
79
MediumMCQ
$A$ disc of radius $2\; m$ and mass $100\; kg$ rolls on a horizontal floor. Its centre of mass has a speed of $20\; cm/s$. How much work is needed to stop it?
A
$3\; J$
B
$30\; kJ$
C
$2\; J$
D
$1\; J$

Solution

(A) The work required to stop the disc is equal to the change in its total kinetic energy.
Total kinetic energy of a rolling disc is given by $KE = KE_{translational} + KE_{rotational} = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}I\omega^2$.
For a disc,the moment of inertia $I = \frac{1}{2}mR^2$ and for pure rolling,$\omega = \frac{v}{R}$.
Substituting these,$KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}(\frac{1}{2}mR^2)(\frac{v}{R})^2 = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{4}mv^2 = \frac{3}{4}mv^2$.
Given: $m = 100\; kg$,$v = 20\; cm/s = 0.2\; m/s$.
$KE = \frac{3}{4} \times 100 \times (0.2)^2 = 75 \times 0.04 = 3\; J$.
Since the work done to stop the object is $W = \Delta KE = 0 - KE_{initial} = -3\; J$,the magnitude of work needed is $3\; J$.
80
MediumMCQ
$A$ uniform sphere of mass $500 \; g$ rolls without slipping on a plane horizontal surface with its centre moving at a speed of $5.00 \; cm/s$. Its kinetic energy is
A
$8.75 \times 10^{-4} \; J$
B
$8.75 \times 10^{-3} \; J$
C
$6.25 \times 10^{-4} \; J$
D
$1.13 \times 10^{-3} \; J$

Solution

(A) Given: Mass $m = 500 \; g = 0.5 \; kg$,velocity $v = 5.00 \; cm/s = 0.05 \; m/s$.
For a solid sphere rolling without slipping,the moment of inertia about the center of mass is $I = \frac{2}{5} mR^2$.
The total kinetic energy $KE$ is the sum of translational and rotational kinetic energy:
$KE = \frac{1}{2} mv^2 + \frac{1}{2} I \omega^2$.
Since $v = R\omega$,we have $\omega = v/R$.
$KE = \frac{1}{2} mv^2 + \frac{1}{2} (\frac{2}{5} mR^2) (\frac{v}{R})^2 = \frac{1}{2} mv^2 + \frac{1}{5} mv^2 = \frac{7}{10} mv^2$.
Substituting the values:
$KE = 0.7 \times 0.5 \; kg \times (0.05 \; m/s)^2 = 0.35 \times 0.0025 \; J = 8.75 \times 10^{-4} \; J$.
81
Medium
$A$ hoop of radius $2 \; m$ weighs $100 \; kg$. It rolls along a horizontal floor so that its centre of mass has a speed of $20 \; cm/s$. How much work has to be done to stop it?

Solution

(4 J) Radius of the hoop,$r = 2 \; m$.
Mass of the hoop,$m = 100 \; kg$.
Velocity of the centre of mass,$v = 20 \; cm/s = 0.2 \; m/s$.
The total kinetic energy $(K)$ of a rolling hoop is the sum of its translational kinetic energy and rotational kinetic energy.
$K = K_{\text{trans}} + K_{\text{rot}} = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}I\omega^2$.
For a hoop,the moment of inertia about its centre is $I = mr^2$.
Since the hoop is rolling without slipping,$v = r\omega$,which implies $\omega = v/r$.
Substituting $I$ and $\omega$ into the energy equation:
$K = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}(mr^2)(v/r)^2 = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}mv^2 = mv^2$.
The work required to stop the hoop is equal to its total kinetic energy.
$W = K = mv^2 = 100 \; kg \times (0.2 \; m/s)^2 = 100 \times 0.04 = 4 \; J$.
82
Medium
$A$ disc rotating about its axis with angular speed $\omega_{o}$ is placed lightly (without any translational push) on a perfectly frictionless table. The radius of the disc is $R$. What are the linear velocities of the points $A, B$ and $C$ on the disc shown in Figure? Will the disc roll in the direction indicated?
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Solution

(N/A) The angular speed of the disc is $\omega_{o}$ and its radius is $R$. The linear velocity $v$ of a point at a distance $r$ from the center is given by $v = r \omega_{o}$.
For point $A$ (at distance $R$ from the center,at the top): $v_{A} = R \omega_{o}$,directed tangentially to the right.
For point $B$ (at distance $R$ from the center,at the bottom): $v_{B} = R \omega_{o}$,directed tangentially to the left.
For point $C$ (at distance $R/2$ from the center): $v_{C} = (R/2) \omega_{o}$,directed tangentially to the right.
The disc will not roll. Rolling motion requires the presence of friction to provide the necessary torque and to satisfy the condition $v_{cm} = R \omega$. Since the table is perfectly frictionless,there is no external force to cause translational motion of the center of mass,and thus the disc will simply continue to rotate about its stationary center.
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83
Medium
Explain why friction is necessary to make the disc in the figure roll in the direction indicated.
$(a)$ Give the direction of frictional force at $B$,and the sense of frictional torque,before perfect rolling begins.
$(b)$ What is the force of friction after perfect rolling begins?
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Solution

(N/A) To make the disc roll,an external torque is required to change its angular velocity. Friction provides this necessary torque.
$(a)$ The point of contact $B$ has a velocity relative to the surface due to the initial rotation $\omega_0$. Since the disc is rotating clockwise,the point $B$ has a linear velocity directed to the left. Friction acts in the direction opposite to the relative velocity,so the frictional force at $B$ acts tangentially to the right. The torque due to this friction about the center of the disc is directed outward,perpendicular to the plane of the disc,which acts to reduce the angular velocity.
$(b)$ Perfect rolling begins when the velocity of the point of contact $B$ becomes zero relative to the surface $(v = r\omega)$. Once perfect rolling is achieved,there is no relative motion between the point of contact and the surface. Therefore,the force of kinetic friction ceases to act,and the force of friction becomes zero.
84
Difficult
$A$ solid disc and a ring,both of radius $10\; cm$,are placed on a horizontal table simultaneously,with an initial angular speed equal to $10\pi\; rad\; s^{-1}$. Which of the two will start to roll earlier? The coefficient of kinetic friction is $\mu_k = 0.2$.

Solution

(B) Given: Radius $r = 10\; cm = 0.1\; m$,initial angular speed $\omega_0 = 10\pi\; rad\; s^{-1}$,coefficient of kinetic friction $\mu_k = 0.2$,initial linear velocity $u = 0$.
The frictional force $f = \mu_k mg$ provides linear acceleration $a = \mu_k g$. Using $v = u + at$,we get $v = \mu_k gt$.
The torque $\tau = -f r = -I\alpha$ causes angular deceleration $\alpha = \frac{\mu_k mgr}{I}$. Using $\omega = \omega_0 - \alpha t$,we get $\omega = \omega_0 - \frac{\mu_k mgr}{I}t$.
Rolling starts when $v = r\omega$. Substituting the expressions:
$\mu_k gt = r(\omega_0 - \frac{\mu_k mgr}{I}t) \implies \mu_k gt = r\omega_0 - \frac{\mu_k mgr^2}{I}t$.
For the ring $(I = mr^2)$:
$\mu_k gt_r = r\omega_0 - \mu_k gt_r \implies 2\mu_k gt_r = r\omega_0 \implies t_r = \frac{r\omega_0}{2\mu_k g} = \frac{0.1 \times 10\pi}{2 \times 0.2 \times 9.8} \approx 0.80\; s$.
For the disc $(I = \frac{1}{2}mr^2)$:
$\mu_k gt_d = r\omega_0 - 2\mu_k gt_d \implies 3\mu_k gt_d = r\omega_0 \implies t_d = \frac{r\omega_0}{3\mu_k g} = \frac{0.1 \times 10\pi}{3 \times 0.2 \times 9.8} \approx 0.53\; s$.
Since $t_d < t_r$,the disc starts rolling earlier than the ring.
85
Medium
Read each statement below carefully,and state,with reasons,if it is true or false;
$(a)$ During rolling,the force of friction acts in the same direction as the direction of motion of the $CM$ of the body.
$(b)$ The instantaneous speed of the point of contact during rolling is zero.
$(c)$ The instantaneous acceleration of the point of contact during rolling is zero.
$(d)$ For perfect rolling motion,work done against friction is zero.
$(e)$ $A$ wheel moving down a perfectly frictionless inclined plane will undergo slipping (not rolling) motion.

Solution

(B, D, E) False: Frictional force acts opposite to the direction of motion of the centre of mass of a body. In the case of rolling,the frictional force acts in the forward direction to provide the necessary torque,while the centre of mass moves forward.
$(b)$ True: Rolling can be considered as the rotation of a body about an axis passing through the point of contact of the body with the ground. Hence,its instantaneous speed is zero.
$(c)$ False: When a body is rolling,the point of contact has a centripetal acceleration directed towards the centre of the body. Thus,its instantaneous acceleration is not zero.
$(d)$ True: In perfect rolling,there is no relative motion between the point of contact and the surface. Since the point of contact is at rest relative to the surface,the work done by friction is zero.
$(e)$ True: The rolling of a body occurs when a frictional force acts between the body and the surface. This frictional force provides the torque necessary for rolling. In the absence of a frictional force,the body slips down the inclined plane under the effect of its own weight.
86
Medium
Obtain the necessary condition $v_{cm} = R\omega$ for a body rolling without slipping.

Solution

(N/A) For a rigid body (like a sphere,circular disc,or wheel) rolling without slipping,the point of contact with the surface must have zero instantaneous velocity relative to the surface.
Consider a circular disc of radius $R$ rolling on a horizontal surface. Let $v_{cm}$ be the velocity of the center of mass $C$ and $\omega$ be the angular velocity about the center.
The velocity of any point $P$ on the rim of the disc is the vector sum of the velocity of the center of mass and the tangential velocity due to rotation: $\vec{v}_P = \vec{v}_{cm} + \vec{v}_{rot}$.
At the point of contact $P_0$ with the ground,the velocity due to rotation $\vec{v}_{rot}$ is directed backwards with magnitude $R\omega$. The velocity of the center of mass $\vec{v}_{cm}$ is directed forwards.
For the condition of rolling without slipping,the velocity at the point of contact $P_0$ must be zero:
$\vec{v}_{P_0} = \vec{v}_{cm} + \vec{v}_{rot} = 0$
Since $\vec{v}_{cm}$ is forward and $\vec{v}_{rot}$ is backward at $P_0$:
$v_{cm} - R\omega = 0$
Therefore,the necessary condition is $v_{cm} = R\omega$.
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87
MediumMCQ
Why are the contact points of the surface of a circular body stationary during pure rolling motion?
A
Because the body is not moving.
B
Because the velocity of the center of mass is zero.
C
Because the velocity of the point of contact relative to the surface is zero.
D
Because the friction force is zero.

Solution

(C) In pure rolling motion,a circular body rotates about its center of mass while the center of mass moves linearly.
Let $v_{cm}$ be the linear velocity of the center of mass and $\omega$ be the angular velocity of the body.
The velocity of any point on the rim of the body at a distance $R$ from the center is the vector sum of the linear velocity of the center and the tangential velocity due to rotation.
For the point of contact with the ground,the linear velocity is $v_{cm}$ (forward) and the tangential velocity due to rotation is $v_{rot} = R\omega$ (backward).
In pure rolling,the condition is $v_{cm} = R\omega$.
Therefore,the net velocity of the point of contact is $v_{net} = v_{cm} - R\omega = 0$.
Since the net velocity is zero,the point of contact is instantaneously at rest relative to the surface.
88
MediumMCQ
Can the relation $v = r\omega$ be used for an object undergoing rolling motion with slipping? Why?
A
Yes,it is always valid.
B
No,because the condition $v = r\omega$ only holds for pure rolling.
C
Yes,but only for the center of mass.
D
No,because the velocity of the point of contact is zero.

Solution

(B) No,the relation $v = r\omega$ is valid only for the case of pure rolling motion where the point of contact with the surface has zero instantaneous velocity relative to the surface.
In the case of rolling with slipping,the velocity of the point of contact is not zero,meaning the translational velocity $v$ and the angular velocity $\omega$ do not satisfy the condition $v = r\omega$ at the point of contact.
89
Medium
$A$ disc of radius $R$ is rotating with an angular velocity $\omega_0$ about a horizontal axis. It is placed on a horizontal table. The coefficient of kinetic friction is $\mu_k$.
$(a)$ What was the velocity of its centre of mass before being brought in contact with the table?
$(b)$ What happens to the linear velocity of a point on its rim when placed in contact with the table?
$(c)$ What happens to the linear speed of the centre of mass when the disc is placed in contact with the table?
$(d)$ Which force is responsible for the effects in $(b)$ and $(c)$?
$(e)$ What condition should be satisfied for rolling to begin?
$(f)$ Calculate the time taken for the rolling to begin.

Solution

(N/A) The disc was in pure rotational motion before being brought in contact with the table,hence,$u_{CM} = 0$.
$(b)$ The linear velocity of a point on the rim decreases when the disc is placed in contact with the table due to the opposing force of kinetic friction.
$(c)$ The centre of mass acquires a linear velocity in the direction of motion when the rotating disc is placed in contact with the table due to the force of friction.
$(d)$ Kinetic friction is responsible for these effects.
$(e)$ Rolling without slipping begins when the condition $v_{CM} = \omega R$ is satisfied.
$(f)$ The acceleration produced in the centre of mass due to friction is $a_{CM} = \frac{f}{m} = \frac{\mu_k N}{m} = \frac{\mu_k mg}{m} = \mu_k g$.
The angular retardation produced by the torque due to friction is $\alpha = \frac{\tau}{I} = \frac{\mu_k mgR}{I}$ (since $\tau = fR = \mu_k mgR$).
Using $v_{CM} = u_{CM} + a_{CM}t$ (with $u_{CM} = 0$),we get $v_{CM} = \mu_k gt$.
Using $\omega = \omega_0 - \alpha t$,we get $\omega = \omega_0 - \frac{\mu_k mgR}{I}t$.
For rolling without slipping,$\frac{v_{CM}}{R} = \omega$.
Substituting the expressions: $\frac{\mu_k gt}{R} = \omega_0 - \frac{\mu_k mgR}{I}t$.
Solving for $t$: $t = \frac{R\omega_0}{\mu_k g(1 + \frac{mR^2}{I})}$.
90
Difficult
$A$ uniform disc of radius $R$ is resting on a table on its rim. The coefficient of friction between the disc and the table is $\mu$. Now,the disc is pulled with a force $F$ applied at its center as shown in the figure. What is the maximum value of $F$ for which the disc rolls without slipping?
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Solution

(D) Let $M$ be the mass of the disc. The forces acting on the disc are the applied force $F$ at the center and the friction force $f$ at the point of contact,acting in the opposite direction to $F$.
$1$. Translational motion equation: $F - f = Ma$ ... $(i)$
$2$. Rotational motion equation about the center of mass: $\tau = I\alpha$. Since the friction force $f$ acts at the rim,the torque is $\tau = fR$. The moment of inertia of a disc about its center is $I = \frac{1}{2}MR^2$. Thus,$fR = (\frac{1}{2}MR^2)\alpha$.
$3$. For pure rolling,the condition is $a = R\alpha$,which implies $\alpha = \frac{a}{R}$.
Substituting $\alpha$ into the torque equation: $fR = (\frac{1}{2}MR^2)(\frac{a}{R}) = \frac{1}{2}MaR$,which simplifies to $f = \frac{1}{2}Ma$ or $Ma = 2f$ ... $(ii)$.
$4$. Substitute $(ii)$ into $(i)$: $F - f = 2f$,which gives $F = 3f$.
$5$. For rolling without slipping,the friction force must satisfy $f \le \mu N$,where $N = Mg$ is the normal force. Therefore,$f \le \mu Mg$.
$6$. Since $F = 3f$,the maximum force $F$ is $F_{max} = 3f_{max} = 3\mu Mg$.
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91
MediumMCQ
The ratio of the total kinetic energy to the rotational kinetic energy for a rolling disc is:
A
$1:1$
B
$2:7$
C
$1:2$
D
$3:1$

Solution

(D) For a rolling disc,the total kinetic energy $(K_{total})$ is the sum of translational kinetic energy and rotational kinetic energy.
$K_{total} = K_{trans} + K_{rot} = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}I\omega^2$.
Since $v = R\omega$ and for a disc $I = \frac{1}{2}mR^2$,we have $K_{rot} = \frac{1}{2}(\frac{1}{2}mR^2)(\frac{v}{R})^2 = \frac{1}{4}mv^2$.
Thus,$K_{total} = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{4}mv^2 = \frac{3}{4}mv^2$.
The ratio of total kinetic energy to rotational kinetic energy is $\frac{K_{total}}{K_{rot}} = \frac{\frac{3}{4}mv^2}{\frac{1}{4}mv^2} = \frac{3}{1}$.
92
MediumMCQ
Given $V_{CM} = 2\; m/s$,$m = 2\; kg$,$R = 4\; m$. Find the angular momentum of the ring about the origin if it is in pure rolling. (in $kg \cdot m^2/s$)
Question diagram
A
$32$
B
$24$
C
$16$
D
$8$

Solution

(A) For a ring in pure rolling,the moment of inertia about the center of mass is $I_{CM} = MR^2$.
The angular velocity $\omega$ is related to the velocity of the center of mass $V_{CM}$ by the condition of pure rolling: $\omega = \frac{V_{CM}}{R}$.
Given $V_{CM} = 2\; m/s$ and $R = 4\; m$,we have $\omega = \frac{2}{4} = 0.5\; rad/s$.
The angular momentum $L$ of a body about a point (the origin) is given by the sum of the angular momentum about its center of mass and the angular momentum of the center of mass about the origin:
$L = I_{CM}\omega + M V_{CM} R$.
Substituting the given values:
$L = (MR^2) \omega + M V_{CM} R$
$L = (2 \times 4^2) \times 0.5 + (2 \times 2 \times 4)$
$L = (2 \times 16 \times 0.5) + 16$
$L = 16 + 16 = 32\; kg \cdot m^2/s$.
93
MediumMCQ
The centre of a wheel rolling on a plane surface moves with a speed $v_{0}$. $A$ particle on the rim of the wheel at the same level as the centre will be moving at a speed $\sqrt{x} \, v_{0}$. Then the value of $x$ is ...... .
A
$9$
B
$2$
C
$4$
D
$81$

Solution

(B) For a wheel rolling without slipping,the velocity of the centre of mass is $v_{0} = \omega R$,where $\omega$ is the angular velocity and $R$ is the radius of the wheel.
For a particle on the rim at the same level as the centre,the velocity has two components:
$1$. The translational velocity $v_{0}$ directed horizontally.
$2$. The tangential velocity $v_{t} = \omega R$ directed vertically (downwards or upwards depending on the side).
Since $v_{0} = \omega R$,the magnitude of the resultant velocity $v$ is given by:
$v = \sqrt{v_{0}^{2} + v_{t}^{2}} = \sqrt{v_{0}^{2} + (\omega R)^{2}}$
$v = \sqrt{v_{0}^{2} + v_{0}^{2}} = \sqrt{2 v_{0}^{2}} = \sqrt{2} \, v_{0}$
Comparing this with the given expression $\sqrt{x} \, v_{0}$,we get $\sqrt{x} = \sqrt{2}$,which implies $x = 2$.
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94
DifficultMCQ
$A$ solid spherical ball is rolling on a frictionless horizontal plane surface about its axis of symmetry. The ratio of rotational kinetic energy of the ball to its total kinetic energy is ................
A
$2/5$
B
$2/7$
C
$1/5$
D
$7/10$

Solution

(B) The total kinetic energy of a rolling body is the sum of its rotational kinetic energy and translational kinetic energy.
$K_{\text{total}} = K_{\text{rotational}} + K_{\text{translational}}$
For a solid sphere,the moment of inertia about its center of mass is $I_{\text{cm}} = \frac{2}{5} mR^2$.
Rotational kinetic energy is given by $K_{\text{rot}} = \frac{1}{2} I_{\text{cm}} \omega^2$.
Substituting $I_{\text{cm}}$ and using the pure rolling condition $v = R\omega$ (or $\omega = v/R$):
$K_{\text{rot}} = \frac{1}{2} \left( \frac{2}{5} mR^2 \right) \left( \frac{v^2}{R^2} \right) = \frac{1}{5} mv^2$.
Translational kinetic energy is $K_{\text{trans}} = \frac{1}{2} mv^2$.
Total kinetic energy is $K_{\text{total}} = \frac{1}{5} mv^2 + \frac{1}{2} mv^2 = \left( \frac{2+5}{10} \right) mv^2 = \frac{7}{10} mv^2$.
The ratio of rotational kinetic energy to total kinetic energy is:
$\frac{K_{\text{rot}}}{K_{\text{total}}} = \frac{\frac{1}{5} mv^2}{\frac{7}{10} mv^2} = \frac{1}{5} \times \frac{10}{7} = \frac{2}{7}$.
95
DifficultMCQ
$A$ spherical shell of $1 \, kg$ mass and radius $R$ is rolling with angular speed $\omega$ on a horizontal plane (as shown in the figure). The magnitude of the angular momentum of the shell about the origin $O$ is $\frac{a}{3} R^{2} \omega$. The value of $a$ will be ..............
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A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$5$
D
$4$

Solution

(C) Let $L_{O}$ be the angular momentum of the shell about the origin $O$.
Since the shell is rolling without slipping on the horizontal plane,the velocity of the center of mass is given by $V_{cm} = \omega R$.
The total angular momentum about the origin $O$ is the sum of the angular momentum due to the motion of the center of mass and the angular momentum about the center of mass:
$L_{O} = m V_{cm} R + I_{cm} \omega$
For a spherical shell,the moment of inertia about its center of mass is $I_{cm} = \frac{2}{3} m R^{2}$.
Substituting the values $(m = 1 \, kg)$:
$L_{O} = (1) (\omega R) R + (\frac{2}{3} (1) R^{2}) \omega$
$L_{O} = \omega R^{2} + \frac{2}{3} R^{2} \omega$
$L_{O} = (1 + \frac{2}{3}) R^{2} \omega = \frac{5}{3} R^{2} \omega$
Comparing this with the given expression $\frac{a}{3} R^{2} \omega$,we get:
$\frac{a}{3} = \frac{5}{3}$
Therefore,$a = 5$.
96
AdvancedMCQ
$A$ solid sphere spinning about a horizontal axis with an angular velocity $\omega$ is placed on a horizontal surface. Subsequently,it rolls without slipping with an angular velocity of
A
$2 \omega / 5$
B
$7 \omega / 5$
C
$2 \omega / 7$
D
$\omega$

Solution

(C) Initially,the sphere is placed on the surface with angular velocity $\omega$ and linear velocity $v_{CM} = 0$. Friction acts at the point of contact to oppose the slipping.
The force of friction $f = \mu_k mg$ acts in the forward direction,causing linear acceleration $a_{CM} = \frac{f}{m} = \mu_k g$.
The torque due to friction about the center of mass is $\tau = -fR = -\mu_k mgR$. The angular deceleration is $\alpha = \frac{\tau}{I} = \frac{-\mu_k mgR}{\frac{2}{5}mR^2} = -\frac{5\mu_k g}{2R}$.
After time $t$,the linear velocity is $v_{CM} = a_{CM}t = \mu_k gt$ and the angular velocity is $\omega_f = \omega + \alpha t = \omega - \frac{5\mu_k g}{2R}t$.
Pure rolling begins when $v_{CM} = \omega_f R$. Substituting the expressions:
$\mu_k gt = \left(\omega - \frac{5\mu_k g}{2R}t\right)R$
$\mu_k gt = \omega R - \frac{5}{2}\mu_k gt$
$\frac{7}{2}\mu_k gt = \omega R \implies \mu_k gt = \frac{2}{7}\omega R$.
Substituting this back into the expression for $\omega_f$:
$\omega_f = \frac{v_{CM}}{R} = \frac{\mu_k gt}{R} = \frac{1}{R} \left(\frac{2}{7}\omega R\right) = \frac{2}{7}\omega$.
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97
MediumMCQ
$A$ uniform non-deformable cylinder of mass $m$ and radius $R$ is rolling without slipping on a horizontal rough surface. The force of friction is
A
$\mu mg$,where $\mu$ is the coefficient of sliding friction
B
zero
C
increases with time
D
decreases with time

Solution

(B) In pure rolling motion,the point of contact of the cylinder with the horizontal surface is instantaneously at rest relative to the surface.
Since there is no relative motion between the cylinder and the surface at the point of contact,the static friction force acting at this point is zero for a cylinder rolling at a constant velocity.
Therefore,the force of friction is zero.
98
EasyMCQ
$A$ circular disc of mass $2 \,kg$ and radius $10 \,cm$ rolls without slipping with a speed $2 \,m/s$. The total kinetic energy of the disc is .......... $J$.
A
$10$
B
$6$
C
$2$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) The total kinetic energy $(K)$ of a body rolling without slipping is the sum of its translational kinetic energy and rotational kinetic energy.
$K = K_{trans} + K_{rot} = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}I\omega^2$
For a circular disc,the moment of inertia about its central axis is $I = \frac{1}{2}mR^2$.
Since it rolls without slipping,$\omega = \frac{v}{R}$.
Substituting these into the equation:
$K = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}(\frac{1}{2}mR^2)(\frac{v}{R})^2$
$K = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{4}mv^2 = \frac{3}{4}mv^2$
Given: $m = 2 \,kg$,$v = 2 \,m/s$.
$K = \frac{3}{4} \times 2 \times (2)^2 = \frac{3}{4} \times 2 \times 4 = 6 \,J$.

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