Arjuna JEE AIR O1 (2027)

11th JEE Rotational Motion [STANDARD]

Single Correct Type Questions

1. Four holes of radius R are cut from a thin square
plate of side 4R and mass M. The moment of inertia
of the remaining portion about z-axis is

(A) 2 M sin α (B) M sin α

(C) 2M tan α (D) M cos α

4. In the figure shown, the plank is being pulled to the

right with a constant speed v. If the cylinder does
not slip then

 4 
(A) MR2 (B)  −  MR2
12 3 4
 8 10  4 
(C)  −  MR2 (D)  −  MR2 (A) the speed of the centre of mass of the cylinder
 3 16  3 6
is 2v
(B) the speed of the centre of mass of the cylinder
2. A thin wire of length L and uniform linear mass
is v
density ρ is bent into a circular loop with centre at
O as shown. The moment of inertia of the loop
v
(C) the angular velocity of the cylinder is
about the axis XX′ is R
(D) the angular velocity of the cylinder is zero

5. A sphere is rotating between two rough inclined

plane as shown in figure. The coefficient of friction
1
between each plane and the sphere is . If f1 and f2
L3
L3 3
(A) (B)
82 162 be the friction forces at P and Q. Then 1
f
5L3 3L3 f2
(C) (D)
162 82

3. A spool of mass M and radius 2R lies on an inclined

plane as shown in figure. A light thread is wound
around the connecting tube of the spool and its free
end carries a weight of mass m. The value of m so
that system is in equilibrium is. 1 1
(A) + 3 (B) 2 +
2 3
4
(C) 1 + (D) 1 + 2 3
3

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6. A small ball of mass m, radius r is released from
rest from a point A to roll inside a hemispherical
shell of radius R as shown in figure. The angular
velocity of centre of the ball in position B about the
centre of the shell is
3R
(A)
10
5R
(B)
4
5R
(C)
g 10 g 8
(A) 2 (B) 2
5( R − r ) 7( R − r ) (D) R
5
2g 5g
(C) (D)
5( R − r ) 2( R − r )
10. A plank with a uniform sphere placed on it resting
on a smooth horizontal plane. Plank is pulled to
7. A time varying force F = 2t is applied on a spool as right by a constant force F. If sphere does not slip
shown in figure. The angular momentum of the over the plank. Which of the following is
spool at time t about bottommost point is incorrect?

(A) Acceleration of the centre of sphere is less

than that of the plank

(A)
r 2t 2
(B)
( R + r )2 t 2 (B) Work done by friction acting on the sphere is
R r equal to its total kinetic energy
2 2 (C) Total kinetic energy of the system is equal to
R t
(C) ( R + r )t2 (D) work done by the force F
r
(D) None of the above

8. A solid cylinder of mass 50 kg and radius 0.5 m is

11. A disc of radius R rolls on a horizontal ground with
free to rotate about its axis which is horizontal. A
linear acceleration a and angular acceleration α as
string is wound around the cylinder with one end
shown in figure. The magnitude of acceleration of
attached to it and other hanging freely. The tension
point P shown in figure at an instant when its linear
in the string required to produce an angular
velocity is v and angular velocity is ω will be
acceleration of 2 revs−2 in the cylinder is
(A) 78.5 N (B) 157 N
(C) 314 N (D) 628 N

9. Assuming the centre of mass of a hemisphere to lie

3R
( a + r )2 + ( r2 )
at a height from the base, the radius of gyration 2
8 (A)
of a solid hemisphere of mass M and radius R about
3 ar
(B)
an axis parallel to the diameter at a distance R R
4
From this plane is given by (C) r 22 + r 24
(D) rα

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12. Two cylinders having radii 2R and R and moment
of inertias 4I and I about their central axes are
supported by axles perpendicular to their planes.
The large cylinder is initially rotating clockwise
with angular velocity ω0. The small cylinder is
moved to the right until it touches the large cylinder (A) W = 0
and is made to rotate by the frictional force between (B) W = η2K0
the two. Eventually slipping ceases and the two (C) W = (η−1)K0
cylinders rotate at constant rates in opposite (D) W = (η−1) K0
directions. The final angular velocity of the small
cylinder is
15. A horizontal disc of mass 1.0 kg mounted on a
fixed vertical axle through its centre can rotate
without friction. On the disc a semicircular groove
OP is cut. A small ball B of mass 1.5 kg when
pushed on the disc towards the centre O, the ball
enters the groove with a speed 2.0 m/s and moves
0 through the groove without friction. With what
(A) (B) ω0 speed will the ball leave the disc? Neglect loss of
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0 0 mass due to cutting the groove.
(C) (D)
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13. Two uniform discs A and B of equal masses and

different radii rA and rB are mounted on fixed
horizontal axles passing through their centres. On
each of the discs, a light inextensible long cord is
wound and the discs are held motionless. If free (A) 1.0 m/s
ends of both the cords are pulled with equal forces (B) 1.5 m/s
for equal amounts of time, lengths of the cord (C) 3.0 m/s
unwound from the discs lA and lB bear the relation (D) Insufficient information

16. A uniform square plate is placed on a horizontal

floor. When it is given an angular velocity  about
a vertical axis through one of its corners as shown
in figure-I, it takes time t1 to come to a complete
stop. Now the same square plate is given the same
(A) lA > lB angular velocity to rotate about another vertical
(B) lA < lB axis through its centre as shown in figure-II. How
(C) lA = lB long will it take to come to a complete stop now?
(D) More information needed.

14. A small discs is attached at one end of a light

inextensible string that passes through a hole in a
frictionless horizontal tabletop. Initially the disc
moves on a circles of radius R with kinetic energy
(A) t1/2
K0. The order end other string is slowly pulled so
(B) 2t1/3
that the disc finally move on a circle of radius R/η.
(C) 3t1/2
What is the work W done by the pulling agency?
(D) 2t1

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One or More Than One Correct Type Questions 3v
(A) Vc = 0 (B)  =
17. A triangular wedge ABC of mass m and sides 2a 5a
lies on a smooth horizontal plane as shown. Three v 3mv2
point masses of mass m each strike the wedge at A, (C)  = (D) E =
5a 5
B and C with speeds v as shown. After the collision,
the particles come to rest. Select the correct 19. A disc of radius R rolls on a horizontal surface with
alternative(s). linear velocity v and angular velocity ω. A point P
on the circumference of the disc at angle θ shown
has a vertical velocity. Then,

(A) The centre of mass of ABC remains stationary  v 

(A)  =  + sin −1  
after collision  R 
(B) The centre of mass of ABC moves with a
  v 
velocity v along x-axis after collision (B)  = − sin −1  
2  R 
(C) The triangular wedge rotates with an angular
 v 
2 3mva (C)  =  − cos−1  
velocity  = about its centre of mass  R 
I
 v 
(here, I is the moment of inertia of triangular (D)  =  + cos−1  
 R 
wedge about its centroid axis perpendicular to
20. A cylinder C of mass 8m is rolling without sliding
its plane)
over two horizontal planks A and B having masses
 I 
(D) A point lying at a distance of   from 2m and m, moving with uniform velocities −viˆ and
 2 3ma 
G on perpendicular bisector of BC (below G) 2viˆ respectively. Select the correct option(s).
is at rest just after collision

18. A uniform bar of length 6a and mass 8m lies on a

smooth horizontal table. Two point masses m and
2m moving in the same horizontal plane with (A) The instantaneous axis of rotation is located at
speeds 2v and v, respectively, strike the bar as 4R
a distance of below the topmost contact
shown in the figure and stick to it after collision. 3
Denoting angular velocity (about the centre of point.
mass), total energy and the centre of mass velocity 3v
(B) Angular velocity of the cylinder is
by ω, E and Vc respectively, we have after collision 2R
(C) Translational kinetic energy of the system is
4mv2
9 2
(D) Kinetic energy of the system is mv
2

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21. A horizontal force F acts on one side of a path. If you assume initial location of the centre of
hexagonal body that lies on a horizontal rough disc as origin, direction of motion of the plank in
surface as shown in Figure. Select the correct negative y-axis of the coordinate system attached
statement(s). with the plank, which of the following equations
represent trajectory of instantaneous centre of
rotation of the disc.
2 x2
(A) If  = kˆ, then y = and x  0.
2a
(A) For toppling, the minimum value of 2 x2
1 (B) If  = −kˆ, then y = and x  0.
coefficient of friction is . 2a
2 3 2 x2
(B) For toppling, the minimum value of (C) If = kˆ , then y = − and x  0
2a
2
coefficient of friction is . 2 x2
3 (D) If  = −kˆ, , then y = − and x  0
2a
mg
(C) If  = 2min and applied force F = , then
3 24. A light beam suspended with the help of two ropes
supports two loads as shown in the figure on the
6g
angular acceleration of the body is . next page. The load at the left end is of 75 kg and
17a the load P at the right end is unknown. The
mg
(D) If  = 2min and applied force F = , then maximum tension that either of the rope can bear is
3 1200 N. In an experiment, mass of the load P is
6g gradually increased from zero. If the rod remains
angular acceleration of the body is . horizontal in equilibrium, which of the following
5a
conditions must be satisfied?
22. A force F is applied on the plank such that the
hollow hemispherical shell of mass m = 5 kg is in
equilibrium as shown in Figure.

(A) Minimum mass of the load P can be 12.5 kg.

(B) Maximum mass of the load P can be 102.5 kg.
(C) When mass of the load P is minimum, tension
in one of the ropes vanishes.
(D) When mass of the load P is maximum, tension
The coefficient of friction μ between hemispherical in one of the ropes vanishes.
shell and plank is same as between plank and
ground. Friction is just sufficient to prevent the 25. A toy "roly-poly” consists of two rigidly attached
slipping. Taking g = 10 ms−2, select the correct hollow uniform plastic balls. The upper and the
statement(s). lower balls are of radii 6 cm and 9 cm respectively.
(A) Minimum coefficient of friction to prevent A small load of mass 250g is glued at the bottom
of the lower ball. This toy has a property that if it
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slipping is min = is tilted to one side by any angle and then set free,
4 it oscillates and finally settles in vertical
(B) Minimum coefficient of friction to prevent orientation. Which of the following statements are
1
slipping is min = correct?
2 (A) More is the mass of the load, faster is the
(C) Acceleration of plank is 10 ms−2 response.
(D) Magnitude of applied force is 100 N (B) More is the mass of the lower ball, more
sluggish is the response.
23. A disc placed on a frictionless horizontal plank is (C) Mass of the upper ball should be less than 150
rotating with a constant angular velocity  about g and that of the lower ball should be more
its central vertical axis. Now the plank is made to than 150 g.
move with a constant acceleration a on a straight

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 (D) Mass of the upper ball should be less than 150 (B) Angular velocity of cylinder Q is
g and that of the lower ball may have any  r cos 
value. Q = − P P (sin iˆ + cos ˆj )
rQ
26. A uniform bar AB is placed asymmetrically on two
identical wedges P and Q that can slide on a (C) Unit vector of frictional force on cylinder Q is
frictionless horizontal tabletop as shown in the (sin iˆ + cos ˆj ) .
figure. Centre of the bar is C. Coefficient of static (D) Frictional force on each cylinder becomes
friction between the bar and the wedges is more vanishingly small.
than that of kinetic friction. If the wedges are
shifted slowly with equal speeds on the tabletop 29. Two identical small beads A and B threaded on an
towards each other, what will you observe? almost inertia-less horizontal rod of length 2l are
connected by a light inextensible cord of length
1.2l. Initially the beads are adjusted equidistant
from the centre of the rod and the rod is rotating
(A) The wedges meet below the centre C. about its central vertical axis at an angular velocity
(B) The wedges meet somewhere between the 1/3 rad/s. At some point of time, the cord is cut and
the beads begin to slide on the rod without friction.
centre C and end B.
Neglect effects of gravity. Which of the following
(C) The wedges always slide relative to the bar
statements are correct?
until they meet.
(D) At a time, only one wedge that is farther away
from the centre C slides relative to the bar.
27. A rigid body is observed in equilibrium in a
particular non-rotating non-inertial frame. What (A) Path of a bead in an inertial frame is a spiral.
can you conclude, if the body is observed from an (B) Path of a bead in an inertial frame is a straight
inertial frame? line.
(A) The body is in rotational equilibrium but not (C) To leave the rod, the beads take 4 s after the
in translational equilibrium. cord is cut.
(B) Net torque of all the forces on the body about (D) To leave the rod, the beads take more than 4 s
its mass centre is a null vector. after the cord is cut.
(C) Net torque of all the forces on the body about
any point that is collinear with line of the 30. Spool of a bobbin rolls without slipping on a
acceleration of the mass centre is a null vector. horizontal track. The radius of the spool is r and
(D) Net torque of all the forces on the body about that of the flanges is significantly more than r. At
all the points of a line that is parallel to the line some instant speeds of two diametrically opposite
of the acceleration of the mass centre is a null points on the spool are v1 and v2.
vector.

28. A cylinder P of radius rP is being rotated at a

constant angular velocity P ˆj with the help of a
motor about its axis that is fixed. Another cylinder v1 + v2
Q of radius rQ free to rotate about its axis that is (A) The speed of the centre of the bobbin
2
also fixed is touched with and pressed on P making (B) The speed of the centre of the bobbin is
an angle  between their axes. Soon after the
v12 + v22
cylinders are pressed against each other, a steady
2
state is reached and the cylinder Q acquires a
constant angular velocity. What can you conclude (C) The points on the flange that are moving
when the steady state is reached? vertically either upwards or downwards with a
(A) Angular velocity of cylinder Q is speed equal to that of the centre are located at
the points on circumference of the flanges to
 r
Q = − P P (sin iˆ + cos ˆj ) the left and to the right of the instantaneous
rQ cos  axis of rotation.
(D) The points on the flange that are moving
vertically either upwards or downwards with a
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 speed equal to that of the centre are located at (C) When the wheel is gently released on the belt.
the points on circumference of the flanges to The additional energy delivered by the motor
the top and to bottom of the instantaneous axis mk 2u2
of rotation. during the process of slipping is
r2 + k 2
31. In the arrangement shown three loads are
suspended in equilibrium from three pulleys. The (D) When the wheel is gently released on the belt.
segment of the rope between each of the uppermost The additional energy delivered by the motor
pulleys and the outermost pulleys leans at angle  mk 2u2
during the process of slipping is
with the vertical. r2 − k 2

33. Three identical uniform cylinders are mounted on

frictionless horizontal axles passing through their
centres. They are given equal angular velocities 0
each and then gradually brought into contact
preventing any vertical movement and rotation of
their axles.

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(A) The ratio of masses m:M is
1 + cos 
(B) The range of coefficient of friction between
the walls and the outermost pulleys is (A) The angular velocity of the cylinder A after it
1 0
 stops slipping is anticlockwise
cos  3
(C) The nature of the equilibrium is stable (B) The angular velocity of the cylinder B after it
(D) The nature of the equilibrium is neutral. 20
stops slipping is clockwise
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32. A uniform wheel of mass m and radius r is free to (C) The angular velocity of the cylinder C after it
rotate about a horizontal massless axle that passes 0
through its centre. A horizontal conveyor belt is stops slipping is anticlockwise
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running underneath the wheel with the help of a
(D) We can use principle of conservation of
motor at a constant velocity u perpendicular to the
angular momentum to analyse the situation?
axle of the wheel. Radius of gyration of the wheel
is k.
Paragraph Type Questions
Passage-I
The radius of a wheel is R and its radius of gyration about
its axis passing through its center and perpendicular to its
plane is K. If the wheel is rolling without slipping. Based
on above information, answer the following questions.
(A) When the wheel is lowered on the belt and
34. The ratio of its rotational kinetic energy to its
then pressed down holding the axle stationary.
translational kinetic energy is
The additional energy delivered by the motor
K2 R2
mk 2u 2 (A) (B)
during the process of slipping is R2 K2
r2
(B) When the wheel is lowered on the belt and R2 K2
(C) (D)
then pressed down holding the axle stationary. R2 + K 2 R2 + K 2
The additional energy delivered by the motor
2mk 2u 2 35. The ratio of the rotational kinetic energy to total
during the process of slipping is kinetic energy is
r2

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 K2 R2 2v0 2v
(A) (B) (A) t = , u= 0
R2 + K 2 R2 + K 2 5k g 5
1 2v0 2v
(C) (D) None of these (B) t = , u= 0
R +K
2 2 7k g 5
2v0 2v
36. The ratio of the translational kinetic energy to the (C) t = , u= 0
5k g 7
total kinetic energy is
2v0 2v
K2 (D) t = , u= 0
(A) 2 7k g 7
R + K2
R2 39. Work done by the kinetic friction on the sphere
(B)
R2 + K 2 relative to the ground is WB and relative to the belt
1 is WB. Which of the following are correct
(C)
R2 + K 2 expressions for WG and WB?
(D) None of these 1 2
(A) WG = Mv02 , WB = Mv02
7 7
Passage-II 1 1
A typical conveyor belt used to transport luggage is (B) WG = Mv02 , WB = Mv02
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shown in the figure. Strip of the conveyer belt is moving 2 1
with a constant velocity v0 towards the east. A stationary (C) WG = − Mv02 , WB = − Mv02
7 7
homogeneous sphere of radius R and mass M is gently
1 1
placed on the conveyor belt. Assume coefficient of static (D) WG = Mv02 , WB = − Mv02
7 7
and kinetic friction to be s and k respectively.
Matrix Match Type Questions
40. A solid sphere is placed on a rough horizontal
ground as shown in Figure.

37. Which of the following statements are correct?

(I) It will appear rotating clockwise, if seen
facing due north.
(II) It will appear rotating anticlockwise, if seen If E is the centre of sphere such that DE > EF and
facing due north. a linear impulse can be applied either at point A, B
(III) Its linear speed relative to the ground as well or C then match the following two columns.
as relative to the belt decreases. List–I List–II
(IV) Its linear speed relative to the ground I Sphere will acquire maximum P A
increases and relative to the belt decreases. angular speed if impulse is applied
(A) I, II, III only at
(B) I, II only II Sphere will acquire maximum Q B
(C) II, IV only linear speed if impulse is applied at
(D) I, III only III Sphere can roll without slipping if R C
impulse is applied at
38. After a time t from the instant the sphere was IV Sphere can roll with forward S at any
slipping if impulse is applied at point A,
placed on the belt, it starts pure rolling and moves
B or C
with a velocity v relative to the ground. Which of
I II III IV
the following are correct expressions for t and v?
(A) P Q P P
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 (B) P S P R be zero
(C) R Q R Q II Q The direction of
(D) R S S S static friction is
towards
41. A solid sphere is rotating about an axis as shown in backward
Figure. An insect follows the dotted path on the III R The angular
circumference of sphere as shown. Match the acceleration will
following be clockwise

IV S Acceleration of
the centre mass
will be along
direction F
I II III IV
(A) P, R, S P, R, S P, R Q, R
(B) Q, R S Q, R P, S Q, S
List–I List–II (C) Q, R, S Q, R, S Q, R Q, R
I Moment of inertia P will remain (D) P, R, S Q, R, S Q, R, S P, R, S
constant
II Angular velocity Q will first increase 43. A body of radius r rolls without sliding on a curved
then decrease
surface of radius of curvature R as shown in the
III Angular momentum R will first decrease
figure. Match the lists:
then increase
IV Rotational kinetic energy S will continuously
decrease
T will continuously
increase
I II III IV
(A) P Q R T
(B) Q R P R
(C) T Q R P List–I List–II
(D) S R Q T I CO P v
r
42. In each case, there is sufficient friction for regular II CP Q v
rigid uniform disc to undergo pure rolling on a rigid R−r
horizontal surface. Match the situations in List-I to III PC R a
the quantities in List-II. R−r
List–I List–II IV CO S a
I P The direction of
r
static friction
I II III IV
may
(A) Q P S R
be forward or
may (B) P Q R S
be backward or (C) P Q S R
static friction (D) Q P R S
may

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44. For the situations given in list-I match the
corresponding values of moment of inertia about an
axis passing through O.
List–I List–II
I A rod of mass m length 3l is bent P 7 2
at O. ml
3

46. A thin rod of mass 0.9 kg and length 1 m is

suspended, at rest, from one end so that it can freely
II L-shaped composite rod Q oscillate in the vertical plane. A particle of mass 0.1
17 2
comprising two identical rods ml kg moving in a straight line with velocity 80 ms−1
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each of mass m and length l. hits the rod at its bottom most point and sticks to it
(see figure). The angular speed (in rads−1) of the rod
immediately after the collision will be ____.

III A rod of mass m length l is R ml2

rotating about an axis passing
through O.

47. A lamina is made by removing a small disc of

diameter 2R from a bigger disc of uniform mass
IV Two identical rods each of mass S density and radius 2R, as shown in the figure. The
55 2
m and length l are welded as ml moment of inertia of this lamina about axes passing
48
shown. through O and P is IO and IP, respectively. Both
these axes are perpendicular to the plane of the
I
lamina. Find the ratio P to the nearest integer.
IO

I II III IV
(A) Q P R R
(B) Q P S R
(C) S Q P R
(D) R P S Q
48. ABC is a plane lamina of the shape of an equilateral
Numerical Type Questions
triangle. D, E are mid points of AB and G is the
45. A uniform circular disc has radius R and mass m, A
centroid of the lamina. Moment of inertia of the
particle, also of mass m, is fixed at a point A on the
lamina about an axis passing through G and
edge of the disc as shown in Figure. The disc can
perpendicular to the plane ABC is I0. If part ADE is
rotate freely about a fixed horizontal chord PQ that
removed, the moment of inertia of the remaining
R
is at a distance from the centre C of the disc. NI 0
4 part about the same axis is where N is an
The line AC is perpendicular to PQ. Initially the 16
disc is held vertical with the point A at its highest integer. Value of N is _____.
position. It is then allowed to fall so that it starts
rotating about PQ. The linear speed of the particle
as it reaches its lowest position is xgR . Find x.

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49. One fourth length of a uniform rod of mass m and
length l is placed on a rough horizontal surface and
it is held stationary in horizontal position by means
of a light thread as shown in the figure. The thread
is then burnt and the rod starts rotating about the
edge. The angle between the rod and the horizontal
52. A car is moving on a circular path of radius R = 20
n
when it is about to slide on the edge is tan  = , m and its wheels are rolling without slipping.
13 Wheels of the car are of radius r = 25 cm and length
where μ is the coefficient of friction between the of an axle that is distance between the wheels on
rod and the surface. Find n. the same axle is l =1.5 m. If speed of midpoint of
an axle is vc = 36 km/h, find amount with which
angular velocity of the outer wheel on this axle
exceeds that of the inner wheel.

53. If a load A of unknown mass is suspended at one

end of a rod of length l and another load B of mass
50. Two identical uniform discs A and B each of mass m = 30 kg at the other end, the rod stays horizontal
2 kg and radius 0.5 m are held, as shown in figure provided that the rod is pivoted l/p away from its
with the help of a long massless string which is centre O towards the load B as shown in the figure.
wrapped around the discs in opposite directions. In the absence of the load A, the rod stays
Disc A is attached to the ceiling in such a way that horizontal, if it is pivoted l/q away from the centre
it can rotate freely about its axis. The disc, B, towards the load B as shown in the second figure.
initially held at same height as A, is then released If p = 4, q = 3 find mass of the load A in kg.
to fall so that string unwinds from both the discs.
The angular acceleration is (, in rads−2) linear
acceleration of falling disc is  (in ms−2) and
tension in the string , (in newton). Assume that
string does not slip and motion is confined in the
same vertical plane and take g = 10 ms−2. Then (
+  + ) is ___ 54. A balance consists of a straight light rod A, a right-
angled light rod B rigidly welded with rod A and a
fixed fulcrum F. Four loads are suspended from the
balance with the help of light threads as shown in
the figure. The rods have equidistant marks on
them. If the masses of three loads are known (m =
6 kg), find the mass of the load C in kg)

51. A cylinder of mass r = 0.1 m and mass M = 2 kg is

placed such that it is in contact simultaneously with
a vertical and a horizontal surface as shown in
1
Figure. The coefficient of static friction  =   55. A uniform bar of mass m0 = 10 kg is placed on a
 3 frictionless horizontal floor and its ends are fixed.
for both the surfaces. Find the distance d, in cm, If midpoint of the bar is pulled by a gradually
from the centre of the cylinder at which a force F = increasing force F applied perpendicular to the bar
40 N should be applied so that the cylinder just as shown in the first figure, the bar breaks at its
starts rotating in the anticlockwise direction. Take midpoint when the force F becomes F0 = 150 N.
g = 10 ms−2. Now another identical bar is placed on the floor and
identical blocks of masses m = 5 kg are attached at
the ends with the help of light inextensible cords as
shown in the second figure. What maximum force

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 F (in N)can be applied perpendicular to the bar at  n 
topple is given by tan −1   ? Friction is
its midpoint so that the bar does not break?  n +1
sufficient to prevent sliding. The value of n is____.

56. A rod of mass m = 4.0 kg is suspended from the

ceiling with the help of an inextensible cord and a
spring. In equilibrium, the cord and the spring are
vertical and the rod stays at an angle 15° above the 58. A cup having shape of a frustum of a cone is placed
horizontal as shown in the figure. When an on a horizontal tabletop. Mass of the cup is m = 20
unknown load is suspended from the rod at the end g and diameter of its bottom is d = 5 cm. A uniform
connected with spring, the rod turns clockwise and rod of mass M = 10 g is placed in the cup as shown.
stays at angle 15° below the horizontal. If in the The rod is inclined at an angle  = 60° to the
second case extension in the spring is  = 2 times horizontal. Find maximum length l (in cm) of the
of that in the first case, find mass of the unknown rod so that the system will not turn over.
load (in kg)

57. A cardboard strip, folded in U shape, is placed on

an inclined plane, as shown in the figure. Length of
the two parallel sections is  = 1.5 times of the
length of the middle section, that is a square. The
minimum angle of inclination  of the inclined
plane with the horizontal. At which cardboard will

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 ANSWER KEY
1. (C) 31. (A, C)
2. (D) 32. (A, C)
3. (A) 33. (A, B, C)
4. (C) 34. (A)
5. (C) 35. (A)
6. (B) 36. (B)
7. (C) 37. (C)
8. (B) 38 (D)
9. (D) 39. (D)
10. (D) 40. (B)
11. (A) 41. (B)
12. (B) 42. (D)
13. (C) 43. (A)
14. (C) 44. (D)
15. (A) 45. (5)
16. (A) 46. (20)
17. (B) 47. (3)
18. (A, C, D) 48. (11)
19. (C, D) 49. (4)
20. (A, B, C, D) 50. (20)
21. (A, C) 51. (6)
22. (B, D) 52. (30)
23. (A, D) 53. (50)
24. (A, C, D) 54. (64)
25. (B, D) 55. (200)
26. (A, D) 56. (2)
27. (A, B, C) 57. (8)
28. (B, C) 58. (40)
29. (B, C)
30. (B, C)

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