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Grade 11 : Physics - Rotational Motion (Set 2)— Questions & Detailed Solutions
Q1
A flywheel completes a rotation of $10\pi\text{ rad}$ in 5 s at constant speed. What is its angular speed $\omega$?
(A)
$2\pi\text{ rad/s}$
(B)
$4\pi\text{ rad/s}$
(C)
$\pi\text{ rad/s}$
(D)
$5\pi\text{ rad/s}$
Q2
A rotating disc accelerates uniformly from rest to an angular velocity of 20 rad/s in 4 s. What is its angular acceleration $\alpha$?
A rotating disc accelerates uniformly from rest to an angular velocity of 20 rad/s in 4 s. What is its angular acceleration $\alpha$?
(A)
$2\text{ rad/s}^2$
(B)
$5\text{ rad/s}^2$
(C)
$4\text{ rad/s}^2$
(D)
$10\text{ rad/s}^2$
Q3
A body has a moment of inertia $I = 2kg\cdotm^2$. What torque is required to produce an angular acceleration of $3\text{ rad/s}^2$?
A body has a moment of inertia $I = 2kg\cdotm^2$. What torque is required to produce an angular acceleration of $3\text{ rad/s}^2$?
(A)
$6\text{ N}\cdotm$
(B)
$5\text{ N}\cdotm$
(C)
$1.5\text{ N}\cdotm$
(D)
$12\text{ N}\cdotm$
Q4
Calculate the moment of inertia of a thin uniform rod of mass $M = 3kg$ and length $L = 2m$ about an axis passing through its center and perpendicular to its length.
Calculate the moment of inertia of a thin uniform rod of mass $M = 3kg$ and length $L = 2m$ about an axis passing through its center and perpendicular to its length.
(A)
$0.5kg\cdotm^2$
(B)
$1kg\cdotm^2$
(C)
$2kg\cdotm^2$
(D)
$4kg\cdotm^2$
Q5
Find the moment of inertia of a solid uniform disk of mass 4 kg and radius 0.5 m about its central symmetry axis.
Find the moment of inertia of a solid uniform disk of mass 4 kg and radius 0.5 m about its central symmetry axis.
(A)
$1.0kg\cdotm^2$
(B)
$0.25kg\cdotm^2$
(C)
$0.5kg\cdotm^2$
(D)
$2.0kg\cdotm^2$
Q6
A rigid body with moment of inertia $I = 4kg\cdotm^2$ rotates with an angular speed $\omega = 5\text{ rad/s}$. What is its angular momentum $L$?
A rigid body with moment of inertia $I = 4kg\cdotm^2$ rotates with an angular speed $\omega = 5\text{ rad/s}$. What is its angular momentum $L$?
(A)
$20kg\cdotm^2/\text{s}$
(B)
$9kg\cdotm^2/\text{s}$
(C)
$1.25kg\cdotm^2/\text{s}$
(D)
$40kg\cdotm^2/\text{s}$
Q7
What is the rotational kinetic energy of a wheel with moment of inertia $I = 2kg\cdotm^2$ rotating at $\omega = 4\text{ rad/s}$?
What is the rotational kinetic energy of a wheel with moment of inertia $I = 2kg\cdotm^2$ rotating at $\omega = 4\text{ rad/s}$?
(A)
8 J
(B)
32 J
(C)
16 J
(D)
64 J
Q8
A point on the rim of a wheel of radius $r = 0.4m$ rotates with an angular speed of 10 rad/s. What is its tangential speed $v$?
A point on the rim of a wheel of radius $r = 0.4m$ rotates with an angular speed of 10 rad/s. What is its tangential speed $v$?
(A)
2.5 m/s
(B)
4 m/s
(C)
14 m/s
(D)
40 m/s
Q9
A particle moves along a circular path of radius $r = 0.5m$. If the angular acceleration is $\alpha = 4\text{ rad/s}^2$, find the tangential acceleration $a_t$.
A particle moves along a circular path of radius $r = 0.5m$. If the angular acceleration is $\alpha = 4\text{ rad/s}^2$, find the tangential acceleration $a_t$.
(A)
$2m/s^2$
(B)
$8m/s^2$
(C)
$4.5m/s^2$
(D)
$1m/s^2$
Q10
A small particle rotates in a circle of radius $r = 2m$ at a constant angular speed of $\omega = 3\text{ rad/s}$. Calculate its radial (centripetal) acceleration $a_c$.
A small particle rotates in a circle of radius $r = 2m$ at a constant angular speed of $\omega = 3\text{ rad/s}$. Calculate its radial (centripetal) acceleration $a_c$.
(A)
$6m/s^2$
(B)
$12m/s^2$
(C)
$18m/s^2$
(D)
$36m/s^2$
Q11
A perpendicular force of $F = 20\text{ N}$ is applied at a distance $r = 0.5m$ from a pivot point. What is the magnitude of torque generated?
A perpendicular force of $F = 20\text{ N}$ is applied at a distance $r = 0.5m$ from a pivot point. What is the magnitude of torque generated?
(A)
$40\text{ N}\cdotm$
(B)
$10\text{ N}\cdotm$
(C)
$20\text{ N}\cdotm$
(D)
$5\text{ N}\cdotm$
Q12
What is the moment of inertia of a thin circular hoop of mass 2 kg and radius 1.5 m about its central axis perpendicular to its plane?
What is the moment of inertia of a thin circular hoop of mass 2 kg and radius 1.5 m about its central axis perpendicular to its plane?
(A)
$3.0kg\cdotm^2$
(B)
$2.25kg\cdotm^2$
(C)
$4.5kg\cdotm^2$
(D)
$9.0kg\cdotm^2$
Q13
A solid sphere of mass $M = 5kg$ and radius $R = 1m$ rotates about a diameter. Calculate its moment of inertia.
A solid sphere of mass $M = 5kg$ and radius $R = 1m$ rotates about a diameter. Calculate its moment of inertia.
(A)
$2kg\cdotm^2$
(B)
$5kg\cdotm^2$
(C)
$2.5kg\cdotm^2$
(D)
$10kg\cdotm^2$
Q14
A body of mass $M = 2kg$ has a moment of inertia $I = 8kg\cdotm^2$. Calculate its radius of gyration $k$.
A body of mass $M = 2kg$ has a moment of inertia $I = 8kg\cdotm^2$. Calculate its radius of gyration $k$.
(A)
4 m
(B)
16 m
(C)
2 m
(D)
1 m
Q15
A rotating skater contracts her arms, causing her moment of inertia to decrease from $6kg\cdotm^2$ to $3kg\cdotm^2$. If her initial angular speed was 2 rad/s, what is her new angular speed assuming no external torque?
A rotating skater contracts her arms, causing her moment of inertia to decrease from $6kg\cdotm^2$ to $3kg\cdotm^2$. If her initial angular speed was 2 rad/s, what is her new angular speed assuming no external torque?
(A)
1 rad/s
(B)
4 rad/s
(C)
12 rad/s
(D)
9 rad/s
Q16
A constant torque of $\tau = 5\text{ N}\cdotm$ turns a wheel through an angular displacement of $\theta = 10\text{ rad}$. How much work is done by the torque?
A constant torque of $\tau = 5\text{ N}\cdotm$ turns a wheel through an angular displacement of $\theta = 10\text{ rad}$. How much work is done by the torque?
(A)
50 J
(B)
2 J
(C)
0.5 J
(D)
100 J
Q17
An engine delivers a torque of $\tau = 8\text{ N}\cdotm$ while maintaining an angular speed of $\omega = 5\text{ rad/s}$. What power is delivered by the engine?
An engine delivers a torque of $\tau = 8\text{ N}\cdotm$ while maintaining an angular speed of $\omega = 5\text{ rad/s}$. What power is delivered by the engine?
(A)
1.6 W
(B)
40 W
(C)
20 W
(D)
80 W
Q18
A wheel starts from rest and undergoes uniform angular acceleration $\alpha = 2\text{ rad/s}^2$ through an angular displacement of 9 rad. What is its final angular velocity $\omega_f$?
A wheel starts from rest and undergoes uniform angular acceleration $\alpha = 2\text{ rad/s}^2$ through an angular displacement of 9 rad. What is its final angular velocity $\omega_f$?
(A)
18 rad/s
(B)
36 rad/s
(C)
6 rad/s
(D)
12 rad/s
Q19
A solid cylinder of mass $M = 2kg$ rolls without slipping with a center-of-mass linear speed of $v = 2m/s$. Calculate its total kinetic energy.
A solid cylinder of mass $M = 2kg$ rolls without slipping with a center-of-mass linear speed of $v = 2m/s$. Calculate its total kinetic energy.
(A)
4 J
(B)
6 J
(C)
8 J
(D)
12 J
Q20
Two mass particles $m_1 = 1kg$ and $m_2 = 3kg$ are located along the x-axis at $x_1 = 0m$ and $x_2 = 4m$ respectively. Where is the center of mass $x_{cm}$ located?
Two mass particles $m_1 = 1kg$ and $m_2 = 3kg$ are located along the x-axis at $x_1 = 0m$ and $x_2 = 4m$ respectively. Where is the center of mass $x_{cm}$ located?
(A)
2 m
(B)
3 m
(C)
1 m
(D)
3.5 m

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