Circular Motion
Circular Motion
c) 5 ms −1 d) 2√5 ms −1
Ans. c
Sol.: For water not to spill out of the bucket,
𝑣min = √5𝑔𝑅 (at the lowest point)
= √5 × 10 × 0.5 = 5 ms −1
7. A particle of mass 𝑚 is rotating in a horizontal
circle of radius 𝑅 and is attached to a hanging
mass 𝑀 as shown in the figure. The speed of
rotation required by the mass 𝑚 keep 𝑀 steady
is
𝑇 sin θ Component will provide necessary
centripetal force the ball towards center C.
∴ 𝑇 sin θ = 𝑚𝑟𝜔2 = 𝑚(𝑙 sin θ)ω2
𝑇
or 𝑇 = 𝑚𝑙ω2 ⟹ ω = √ml rad/s
𝑇max 324
or 𝜔max = √ =√ = 36 rad/s
𝑚𝑙 0.5 × 0.5
𝑚𝑔𝑅 𝑚𝑔𝑅 𝑚𝑔 𝑚𝑅
5. A wheel of radius 1m rolls forward half a a) √ b) √ c) √ d) √
𝑀 𝑚 𝑀𝑅 𝑀𝑔
revolution on a horizontal ground. The
magnitude to the displacement of the point of Ans. b
the wheel initially in contact with the ground is Sol.: To keep the mass M steady, let T is the tension in
[BCECE 2005] the string joining the two. Then for particle 𝑚,
𝑚𝑣 2
a) 2𝜋 b) √2𝜋 𝑇= … (i)
𝑅
c) √𝜋 + 4
2 d) 𝜋 For mass 𝑀,
Ans. c 𝑇 = 𝑀𝑔 … (ii)
Sol.: When wheel rolls half a revolution, the point (P ) From Eqs. (i) and (ii)
of the wheel which is in contact with the ground
initially, moves at the top of the wheel as shown. 𝑚𝑣 2 𝑀𝑔𝑅
= 𝑀𝑔 ⟹ 𝑣 = √
𝑅 𝑚
a) b)
c) d)
[IIT JEE 2008]
𝜋 𝜋 𝜋
a) 𝜃 = b) < 𝜃 <
4 4 2 Ans. a
𝜋 3𝜋 3𝜋
c) < 𝜃 < d) <𝜃<𝜋 Sol.: Since the block rises to the same heights in all
2 4 4
the four cases, from conversation of energy,
Ans. d
speed of the block at highest point will be same
Sol.: Velocity of the bob at the point A
in all four cases. Say it is 𝑣0 . Equation of motion
𝑣 = √5𝑔𝐿 …..(i)
will be
𝑣 2
( ) = 𝑣 2 − 2𝑔ℎ … . (ii)
2
ℎ = 𝐿(1 − cos θ) … (iii)
Solving Eqs. (i), (ii)and (iii), we get
7
cos θ = −
8
7
or θ = cos−1 (− ) = 151°
8
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a) 13 ms −2 b) 12 ms −2 c) 7.2 ms −2 d) 14 ms −2
Ans. d
Sol.: Given, s = 𝑡3 + 5
𝑑𝑠
Speed, v= = 3𝑡 2 Point B (as shown) which is at distance 100 m
𝑑𝑡
𝑑𝑣 from starting point A. Hence, net displacement
and rate of change of speed, 𝑎𝑡 = = 6𝑡
𝑑𝑡 of cyclist is 100 m.
∴ Tangential acceleration at 𝑡 = 2 𝑠, 21. A bridge is in the form of a semi-circle of radius
𝑎𝑡 = 6 × 2 = 12 ms−2 40 m. The greatest speed with which a motor
and at 𝑡 = 2𝑠, 𝑣 = 3(2)2 = 12ms−1 cycle can cross the bridge without leaving the
v 2 144 −2 ground at the highest point is (𝑔 =
∴ Centripetal acceleration, 𝑎𝑐 = = ms
𝑅 20 10ms−2 ) (frictional force is negligibly small)
∴ Net acceleration = 𝑎𝑡2 + 𝑎𝑖2 ≈ 14ms −2 a) 40 ms−1 b) 20 ms−1 c) 30 ms−1 d) 15 ms−1
19. A body executing uniform circular motion has at e) 25 ms−1
any instant its velocity vector and acceleration Ans. b
vector [DCE 2003] Sol.: Given, 𝑟 = 40 m and g = 10m/s2
a) along the same direction we have 𝑣 = √𝑔𝑟
b) in opposite direction
= 10 × 40 = √400
c) normal to each other
= 20 m/s
d) not related to each other
22. A can filled with water is revolved in a vertical
Ans. c
of radius 4 m and the water does not fall down.
Sol.: An object moving in uniform circular motion is
The time period for a revaluation is about
moving around the perimeter of the circle with a
a) 2 s b) 4 s c) 8 s d) 10 s
constant speed. While the speed of object is
Ans. b
constant, its velocity is changing. Velocity being
Sol.: When a body is revolving in circular motion it is
a vector quantity has a constant magnitude but a
acted upon by a centripetal force directed
changing direction. The direction is always
towards the center. Water will not fall if weight
directed tangent line is always pointing in a new
is balanced by centripetal force. Therefore
direction. Also when it is moving in circular
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a) 1 cm b) 2 cm c) 4 cm d) 8 cm
Ans. a
Sol.: The object will slip if centripetal force acting on
it is more than friction force.
So, 𝑚𝑟𝜔2 > 𝜇𝑚𝑔
𝑚𝑣 2 𝑟𝜔2 ≥ μ𝑔
𝑚𝑔 =
𝑟 𝑟𝜔2 = constant
⟹ 𝑣 2 = 𝑟𝑔 … (i) 𝑟1 𝜔2 2
Circumference of a circle is 2𝜋𝑟. =( )
𝑟2 𝜔1
2π𝑟
Time of revoluation = 4 2𝜔 2
𝑣 =( )
𝑟2 𝜔
Putting the value of 𝑣 from Eq. (i), we get
𝑟2 = 1 cm
2𝜋𝑟 𝑟 26. One end of a string of length 𝑙 is connected to a
𝑇= = 2𝜋√
√𝑔𝑟 𝑔 particle of mass 𝑚 and other to a small peg on a
m2 smooth horizontal table. If the particle moves in
Given, 𝑟 = 4 m, 𝑔 = 9.8 a circle with speed 𝑣, the net force on the
s
particle (directed towards the centre) is [BCECE
4
∴ 𝑇 = 2𝜋√ 2006, RPET 2006]
9.8
𝑚𝑣 2
4𝜋 a) 𝑇 b) 𝑇 −
⟹𝑇= = 4s 𝑙
√9.8 𝑚𝑣 2 d) zero
23. A particle moves in a circular path with c) 𝑇 +
𝑙
decreasing speed. Choose the correct statement. Ans. a
[IIT JEE 2005] Sol.: When particle moves in circle, then the resultant
a) Angular momentum remains constant force must act towards the center and its
b) Acceleration (a) is towards the center magnitude F must satisfy
c) Particle moves in a spiral path with 𝑚𝑣 2
decreasing radius 𝐹=
𝑙
d) The direction of angular momentum remains This resultant force is directed towards the
constant center and it is called centripetal force. This
Ans. d force originates form tension T.
Sol.: 𝐋 = 𝑚(𝐫 × 𝐯) 𝑚𝑣 2
∴𝐹= =𝑇
Direction of (𝐫 × 𝐯), hence the direction of 𝑙
angular momentum remains the same. 27. A car runs at a constant speed on a circular track
24. A pallet of mass 1 g is moving with an angular of radius 100 m, taking 62.8 s for every circular
velocity of 1 rads −1 along a circle of radius 1 m lap. The average velocity and average speed for
the centrifugal force is each circular lap respectively is [AMU 2007]
a) 0.1 dyne b) 12 dyne c) 10 dyne d) 100 dyne a) 0,0 b) 0, 10 ms−1
Ans. d c) 10 ms−1 , 10 ms−1 d) 10 ms−1 , 0
Sol.: Given, 𝑚 = 1 × 10−3 kg, ω = 1 rad s −1 and 𝑟 Ans. b
= 1m Sol.: On a circular path in completing one turn, the
Hence, centrifugal force = 𝑚𝜔2 𝑟 = 10−3 N distance traveled is 2𝜋𝑟 while displacement is
1N = 105 dyne zero.
∴ Centrifugal force = 100 dyne displacement 0
Hence, average velocity = =
25. A small object placed on a rotating horizontal time interval 𝑡
turn table just slips when it is placed at a =0
distance of 4 cm from the axis of rotation, if the distance
Average speed =
angular velocity of the turn table is doubled the time interval
2π𝑟 2 × 3.14 × 100
object slips when its distance from the axis of = = = 10 ms−1
𝑡 62.8
rotation is
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28. A cyclist is travelling with velocity 𝑣 on a banked conserved? [IIT JEE 2003]
curved road of radius R. The angle 𝜃 through a) center of the circle
which the cyclist leans inwards is given by [J & b) on the circumference of the circle
K CET 2008] c) inside the circle
𝑅𝑔 d) outside the circle
a) tan θ = 2 b) tan θ = 𝑣 2 𝑅𝑔
𝑣 Ans. a
𝑣 2𝑔 𝑣2 Sol.: In uniform circular motion the only force acting
c) tan θ = d) tan θ =
𝑅 𝑅𝑔 on the particle is centripetal (towards centre).
Ans. d Torque of this force about the centre is zero.
Sol.: 𝑅 cos θ = 𝑚𝑔 … (i) Hence angular momentum about centre remains
𝑚𝑣 2 conserved.
𝑅 sin θ = … (ii)
𝑅 32. What is the angular velocity of earth? [OJEE
From, Eqs. (i) and (ii) we get 2005]
𝑣2 2𝜋 2𝜋
∴ tan θ = a) rad s −1 b) rad s −1
𝑅𝑔 86400 3600
29. A cyclist goes round a circular path of 2𝜋 2𝜋
c) rad s −1 l d) rad s −1
circumference 34.3 m in √22 s, the angle made 24 6400
by him with the vertical will be Ans. a
a) 45° b) 40° c) 42° d) 48° Sol.: Time period of earth on its own axis
Ans. a 𝑇 = 24 h
Sol.: 3403 2𝜋𝑟 = 24 × 60 × 60 s
Here, 2𝜋𝑟 = 34.3 ⟹ 𝑟 = and 𝑣 = 2𝜋
2𝜋 𝑇 ∴ Angular velocity ω =
2𝜋𝑟 𝑇
= 2𝜋
√22 =
24 × 60 × 60
−1
𝑣2 2𝜋
Angle of banking θ = tan ( ) = 45° = rads −1
𝑟𝑔 86400
30. A toy cyclist completes one round of a square 33. A roller coaster is designed such that riders
track of side 2 m in 40 s. What will be the experience ‘weightlessness’ as they go round the
displacement at the end of 3 min? top of a hill whose radius of curvature is 20 m.
a) 52 m b) Zero c) 16 m d) 2√2 m The speed of the car at the top the hill is
e) 4√2 m between [MHT-CET 2008]
Ans. d a) 14 ms−1 and 15 ms −1 b) 15 ms−1 and 16 ms −1
Sol.: Displacement is distance from initial to final c) 16 ms−1 and 17 ms −1 d) 13 ms−1 and 14 ms −1
position In 40s cyclist completes =1 round Ans. a
∴ In 3 min(180 s) cyclist will complete Sol.: Balancing the force, we get
1 𝑣2
= 4 round Displacement for 4 round is zero. 𝑀𝑔 − 𝑁 = 𝑀
2 𝑅
𝑙 For weightlessness, 𝑁 = 0
Displacement for round = length of diagonal
2 𝑀𝑣 2
= 2√2m. ∴ = 𝑀𝑔
𝑅
or 𝑣 = √𝑅𝑔
Putting the values, 𝑅 = 20 m, 𝑔 = 10.0 ms−2
So, 𝑣 = √20 × 10.0 = 14.14 ms−1
Thus, the speed of the car at the top of the hill is
between 14 ms−1 and 10 ms−1
𝑅 𝑅
a) ℎ = 2𝑅 b) ℎ = c) ℎ = 𝑅 d) ℎ =
2 3
Ans. d 36. A stone tied to one end of rope and rotated in a
Sol.: From law of conservation of energy, potential circular motion. If the string suddenly breaks,
energy of fall gets converted to kinetic energy. then the stone travels [J & K CET 2007]
a) in perpendicular direction
b) in direction of centrifugal force
c) towards centripetal force
d) in tangential direction
Ans. d
Sol.: If the string suddenly breaks, the centripetal
∴ PE = KE force will be zero only tangential force will be
1 present, then the stone travels in tangential
𝑚𝑔ℎ = 𝑚𝑣 2
2 direction.
or 𝑣 = √2𝑔ℎ … . (i) 37. If KE of the particle of mass 𝑚 performing UCM
Also, the horizontal component of force is equal in a circle of radius 𝑟 is E. Find the acceleration
centrifugal force. of the particale
𝑚𝑣 2 2𝐸 2𝐸 2 4𝐸
∴ 𝑚𝑔 cos θ = … (ii) a) b) ( ) c) 2 𝐸𝑚𝑟 d)
𝑅 𝑚𝑟 𝑚𝑟 𝑚𝑟
From Eq. (i) Ans. a
2𝑚𝑔ℎ Sol.: Kinetic energy
∴ 𝑚𝑔 cos θ = … (iii)
𝑅 1
From ∆ 𝐴𝑂𝐵, 𝐸 = 𝑚𝑣 2
2
(𝑅 − ℎ 1 𝑣2
cos θ = or 𝑚𝑟 =𝐸
𝑅 2 𝑟
(𝑅 − ℎ) 2𝑚𝑔ℎ 1
⟹ 𝑚𝑔 ( )= or 𝑚𝑟𝑎 = 𝐸
𝑅 𝑅 2
⟹ 3ℎ = 𝑅 2𝐸
or 𝑎 =
𝑅 𝑚𝑟
⟹ℎ= 38. Which of the following statements is false for a
3
particle moving in a circle with a constant
angular speed? [AIEEE 2004]
35. An object is moving in a circle of radius 100 m a) The velocity vector is tangent to the circle
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b) The acceleration vector is tangent to the Substituting the value of 𝑣 from Eq. (i) in Eq. (ii),
circle we get
c) The acceleration vector point to the center of 𝑚 𝐿 2 𝐿2
the circle 𝐹𝑐 = [ ] =
𝑟 𝑚𝑟 𝑚𝑟 3
d) The velocity and acceleration vectors are
perpendicular to each other 42. A particle is moving in a circle with uniform
Ans. b speed𝑣. In moving from a point to another
Sol.: For a particle moving in a circle with constant diametrically opposite point [OJEE 2003]
angular speed, velocity vector is always tangent a) the momentum changes by 𝑚𝑣
to the circle and the acceleration vector always b) the momentum changes by 2 𝑚𝑣
points towards the center of circle or is always c) the kinetic energy changes by (1/2) 𝑚𝑣 2
along radius of the circle. Since, tangential d) the kinetic energy changes by 𝑚𝑣 2
vector is perpendicular to the acceleration Ans. b
vector. But in no case acceleration vector is Sol.: Initial velocity
tangent to the circle. 𝑣1 = 𝑣
39. Given that centripetal force𝐹 = −𝑘/𝑟 2 . The Final velocity 𝑣2 = −𝑣
total energy is Initial momentum 𝑝1 = 𝑚𝑣
a) −𝑘/𝑟 2 b) 𝑘/𝑟 c) −𝑘/2𝑟 2 d) −𝑘/2𝑟 Final momentum 𝑝1 = 𝑚(−𝑣) = −𝑚𝑣
Ans. d Change in momentum ∆𝑝 = 𝑝1 − 𝑝2
Sol.: 𝑘 = 𝑚𝑣 − (−𝑚𝑣)
Centripetal force 𝐹 = − 2
𝑟 = 2𝑚𝑣j
𝑚𝑣 2 𝑘 𝑘
= 2 ⟹ 𝑚𝑣 2 =
𝑟 𝑟 𝑟
1 𝑘
Kinetic energy = 𝑚𝑣 2 =
2 2𝑟
Since the centripetal force is a conservative
force, and for a conservative force,
𝑑𝑈
𝐹= ⟹ 𝑈 = − ∫ 𝐹 ∙ 𝑑𝑟
𝑑𝑟 43. A weightless thread can bear tension upto 37 N.
𝑘 𝑘 A. stone of mass 500 g is tied to it and revolved
𝑈 = ∫ 2 𝑑𝑟 = −
𝑟 𝑟 in a circular path of radius 4 m in a vertical
𝑘 𝑘 𝑘
Toatal energy = 𝐾 + 𝑈 = − =− plane. If g = 10 ms−2 , then the maximum
2𝑟 𝑟 2𝑟 angular velocity of the stone will be [WB-JEE
40. A car moving with the speed of 10 m/s takes a
2006]
circular turn of radius 20 m. The magnitude of
a) 2 rad s −1 b) 4 rad s −1
the acceleration of the car is [MP PET 2010]
c) 8 rad s −1 d) 16 rad s −1
a) 5.0 ms −2 b) 50.0 ms −2
Ans. b
c) 0.25 ms −2 d) 0.5 ms −2
Sol.: Maximum tension in the thread is given by
Ans. a
𝑚𝑣 2
Sol.: 𝑣 2 (10)2 𝑇max = 𝑚𝑔 +
Centripetal acceleration = = = 5m/s2 𝑟
𝑟 20 or 𝑇max = 𝑚𝑔 + 𝑚𝑟𝑤 2 (∵ 𝑣 = 𝑟𝜔)
41. A particle of mass 𝑚 is circulating on a circle of
𝑇max − 𝑚𝑔
radius 𝑟 having angular momentum 𝐿, then the or 𝜔2 =
𝑚𝑟
centripetal force will be Given, 𝑇max = 37 N, m = 500g = 0.5 kg, 𝑔
a) 𝐿2 /𝑚𝑟 b) 𝐿2 𝑚/𝑟 c) 𝐿2 /𝑚𝑟 3 d) 𝐿2 /𝑚𝑟 2 = mg −2 ,
Ans. c 𝑟 = 4m
Sol.: Angular momentum 𝐿 = 𝑟 × 𝑝 = 𝑟 × 𝑚 × 𝑣 37 − 0.5 × 10 37 − 5
𝐿 ∴ 𝜔2 = =
𝑣= … . (i) 0.5 × 4 2
𝑚𝑟 or 𝜔2 = 16
𝑚𝑣 2 or ω = 4 rad s −1
Now, as centripetal force, 𝐹𝑐 = … . (ii)
𝑟
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Ans. d
44. The time period of the second’s hand of a watch Sol.: Angle made by the cyclist with vertical is given
is by
a) 1 h b) 1 s c) 12 h d) 1 min 𝑣2
tan θ =
e) 0.1 h rg
Ans. d 10 × 10 5
∴ θ = tan−1 ( ) (∴ 𝑣 = 36 ×
Sol.: Second’s hand of a watch completes its one 80 × 10 18
rotation in 1 min. So, its time period is 1 min. = 10 ms−1 )
45. A wheel completes 2000 revolutions to cover
1
the 9.5 km distance, then the diameter of the = tan−1 ( )
8
wheel is
49. A particle moves in circle of radius 25 cm at the
a) 1.5 m b) 1.5 cm c) 7.5 cm d) 7.5 m
rate of two revolutions per second. The
Ans. a
acceleration of particle is
Sol.: Distance covered in n revoulation=n2𝜋𝑟 = 𝑛𝜋𝐷
a) 2𝜋 2 ms−2 b) 4𝜋 2 ms−2 c) 8𝜋 2 ms−2 d) 𝜋 2 ms−2
⟹ 2000𝜋𝐷 = 9500
Ans. b
Sol.: Acceleration of the particle is
9500
⟹𝐷= = 1.5m 𝑎 = 𝑟𝜔2 = 𝑟(2𝜋𝑛)2
2000 × 𝜋
46. If 𝛼 is angular acceleration, 𝜔 is angular velocity = 0.25 × (2𝜋 × 2)2
and 𝑎 is the centripetal acceleration then, which = 16𝜋 2 × 0.25
of the following is true? = 4𝜋 2 ms−2
𝜔𝑎 𝑣 𝑣𝑎 𝑎 50. A body moves along a circular path of radius 10
a) 𝛼 = b) 𝛼 = c) 𝛼 = d) 𝛼 = m and the coefficient of friction is 0.5. What
𝑣 𝜔𝑎 𝜔 𝜔𝑣
Ans. a should be its angular speed in rad s −1 , if it is not
Sol.: Centripetal acceleration to slip from the surface? (𝑔 = 9.8 ms −2 )
𝑣 a) 5 b) 10 c) 0.1 d) 0.7
𝑎=
𝑡 Ans. d
ω ω𝑣
Angular acceleration ∝= = Sol.: For body to move on circular path. Frictional
t 𝑣𝑡
𝜔𝑎 force provides the necessary centripetal force,
∴ ∝=
𝑣 𝑖𝑒, frictional force = centripetal force
47. A 500 kg car takes a round of radius 50 m with a 𝑚𝑣02
velocity of 36 kmh−1 . The centripetal force is or 𝜇𝑚𝑔 = = 𝑚𝑟𝜔2
𝑟
a) 250 N b) 750 N c) 1000 N d) 1200 N or μ𝑔 = 𝑟𝜔2
Ans. c ∴ 0.5 × 9.8 = 10 𝜔2
Sol.: Given, 𝑚 = 500 kg, or ω = 0.7 rad s −1
5
𝑣 = 36 kmh−1 = 36 × = 10 ms−1 and 𝑟
18 51. What will be the maximum speed of a car on a
= 50 m road-turn of radius 30m if the coefficient of
𝑚𝑣 2 friction between the tyres and the road is 0.4?
Centripetal force 𝐹 =
𝑟 [OJEE 2008]
500 × (10)2 a) 10.84 ms −1 b) 9.84 ms−1
Hence, 𝐹 = = 1000 N
50 c) 8.84 ms−1 d) 6.84 ms−1
48. A cyclist is moving on a circular track of radius
Ans. a
80 m with a velocity𝑣 = 36kmh−1. He has to
Sol.: Maximum speed 𝑣 = √𝜇𝑟𝑔 = √0.4 × 30 × 9.8
lean from the vertical approximately through an
angle = 10.84ms−1
(take 𝑔 = 10 ms−2 [WB-JEE 2007] 52. The angle of banking is independent of [MHT-
1 CET 2005]
a) tan−1 (4) b) tan−1 ( ) a) speed of vehicle
3
1 1 b) radius of curvature of road
c) tan−1 ( ) d) tan−1 ( )
4 8 c) height of inclination
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v = −3𝐢̇̂ − 4𝐣̇̂ = (−3, −4) (in coordinate from). a) 𝑣𝑟 = 2𝑣𝑓 b) 𝑣𝑓 = 2𝑣𝑟 c) 𝑣𝑓 = 𝑣𝑟 d) 𝑣𝑓 > 𝑣𝑟
The coordinates of velocity show that particle is Ans. c
in 3rd quadrant at that instant. While moving Sol.: Speeds at the top point of each wheel will equal
clockwise particle will enter into 4th quadrant and is equal to the speed of centre of mass.
and these into 3rd and while moving 68. A cyclist moves in such a way that he track 60°
anticlockwise particle will enter into 2nd turn after 100 m. What is the displacement
quadrant and then into 3rd quadrant. when to takes seventh turn? [OJEE 2007]
∴ 4th and 2nd quadrants. a) 100 m b) 200 m
64. A particle is moving with a constant speed 𝑣 in a c) 100√3 m d) 100√3 m
circle. What is the magnitude of average after Ans. a
half rotation? Sol.: In 6 turns each of 60°, the cyclist traversed a
𝑣 𝑣 𝑣
a) 2𝑣 b) 2 c) d) regular hexagon path having each side 100 m.
𝜋 2 2𝜋 So, at 7th turn, he will be again at
Ans. b
Sol.: 2𝜋𝑟
Time 𝑇 =
𝑣