ROTATIONAL MOTION

Single Choice Correct Type (1-10)

1. If a wheel is rolling without slipping on a horizontal surface at a constant linear speed then
the point of contact has
(A) backward acceleration (B) zero acceleration
(C) an upward acceleration (D) a downward acceleration

2. The moment of inertia of a rectangular lamina of mass ‘m’, length ‘’ and width ‘b’ about an
axis passing through its centre of mass, perpendicular to its diagonal and lies in the plane.
  2  b2  m   4  b4 
(A) m   (B)  
 12  12   2  b2 
m   4  b4 
(C)   (D) none of these
6   2  b2 

3. A uniform thin rod of mass ‘m’, length ‘’ is hanged with

the help of two identical massless springs of spring
constant ‘k’ as shown in figure. Just after one of the
spring is cut, the acceleration of the other end of the rod
k k
will be
(A) zero
(B) g upward m
(C) g downward L
3g
(D) upward
2
4. A thin uniform rod of mass ‘m’ and length ‘’ is standing on a smooth horizontal surface.
A slight disturbance causes the lower end to slip on the smooth surface. The velocity of
centre of mass of the rod at the instant when it makes an angle 60° with vertical will be
9g g
(A) downward (B) , 30° with downward vertical
26 13
3g 3g
(C) horizontal (D) , 60° with downward vertical
26 13

5. Two small balls A and B, each of mass m, are joined rigidly

at the ends of a light rod of length L. They are placed on a
frictionless horizontal surface. Another ball of mass 2 m moving m
with speed u towards one of the ball and perpendicular to the
length of the rod on the horizontal frictionless surface as shown
in the figure. If the coefficient of restitution is 1/2 then the L
angular speed of the rod after the collision will be
4 u u 2m
(A) (B) u m
3  
2 u
(C) (D) None of these
3 

6. A person sitting firmly over a rotating stool has his arms folded with two identical balls. If he
stretched his arms along with balls and then the work done by him
(A) zero (B) positive
(C) negative (D) any of these

FIITJEE Ltd., Bhopal.

7. A wheel of mass ‘m’ and radius ‘R’ is rolling on a level road at a linear speed ‘v’. The kinetic
energy of the upper right quarter part of the wheel will be
3 9  16
(A) mV 2 (B) mV 2
8 48
9  16
(C) mV 2 (D) none of these
48

8. A ladder is resting with one end on the vertical wall and other end on a horizontal floor. It is
more likely to slip when a person stands.
(A) near the bottom
(B) near the top
(C) at the middle
(D) independent of the position of the person

9. A ring of radius R is rolling without slipping on a horizontal

surface at a linear speed ‘v’. We consider the two points on P
the ring as shown in figure. The radius of curvature of the path Q
travelled by P is observed by Q will be 

 V
(A) R (B) 2R sin
2

(C) R sin (D) None of these
2

10. A uniform ring of radius R and mass m is fitted with a massless A

rod AB along its diameter. An ideal horizontal string (whose
one end is attached with the rod at a height r) passes over a R
smooth pulley and other end of the string is attached with a r
block of mass 2 m, as shown. The co-efficient of friction B
between the ring and the surface is . When the system is
released from rest, the ring moves such that rod AB remains 2m
vertical. The value of r is
 3    
(A) R  1   (B) R  1  
 2(1   )   2(1   ) 
 3   3 
(C) R  2   (D) R  1  
 2(1   )   (1   ) 

Multiple Choice Correct Type (11-18)

11. A particle of mass m is projected with a velocity v making on angle  with horizontal. The
magnitude of angular momentum of the projectile about the point of projection when the
particle is at its maximum height ‘H’ is proportional to
(A) V3/2 (B) V3
3/2
(C) H (D) H3

12. A thin uniform rod of mass ‘m’ and length ‘’ is hinged at the x distance from its centre and it
receives an impulse J normal to the rod at its one end which is other side of hinge. For
maximum value of angular speed the x will be

(A) 0 (B)
2
 2   2 
(C)  1   (D)  1  
2 3 2 3

FIITJEE Ltd., Bhopal.

13. Choose the correct statement(s).
(A) Angular momentum about a point is scalar.
(B) Angular momentum about a point is vector.
(C) Angular momentum about an axis is scalar.
(D) Angular momentum about an axis is vector.

14. A bob is circulating in horizontal plane whose radius is constant with the help of ideal string
so that it forms a conical pendulum. Then choose the correct option(s).
(A) Angular velocity of the string is constant.
(B) Magnitude of angular velocity of the string is constant.
(C) Direction of angular velocity of the string is varying.
(D) Both magnitude and direction of angular velocity are varying.

15. A rod AB of mass ‘3 m’ and length ‘4 a’ is moving B

translatory with velocity u on a frictionless horizontal
surface. A small particle of mass ‘m’ is moving with equal 4a
and opposite velocity of rod as shown in figure. The particle u
C
collides perfectly elastically at the point C, which is at a m u a
distance ‘a’ from end A. Then choose the correct option(s). A
(A) Angular momentum of the system about a point on the rod which is centre of the rod will
be 2 mu a anticlockwise.
(B) Angular momentum of the system about a point on the rod which is centre of the rod will
be mu a anticlockwise.
(C) Angular moment of the system about a point on the ground just below the centre of the
rod will be 2 mu a anticlockwise.
(D) Angular moment of the system about a point on the ground just below the centre of the
rod will be mu a anticlockwise.

16. Which of the following statements are correct for rolling without slipping on rough horizontal
ground?
(A) Acceleration of point in contact with ground is zero.
(B) Speed of only one point is zero.
(C) Friction force may or may not be zero.
(D) Work done by friction may or may not be zero.

17. A uniform rod of mass m and length l is placed in gravity free

space and linear impulse J is given to the rod at a distance A
x = l / 4 from centre and perpendicular to the rod. Point A is at a
x
distance l / 3 from centre as shown in the figure. Then
J
J
(A) Speed of centre of rod is (B) Speed of point A is zero
m
J 5 J
(C) Speed of upper end of rod is (D) Speed of lower end of rod is
2m 2m

18. A horizontal disc rotates freely about a vertical axis through its centre. A ring, having the
same mass and radius as the disc, is now gently placed on the disc in such a way that their
axes coincide. After some time, both rotate with a common angular velocity
(A) some friction exists between the disc and the ring.
(B) the angular momentum of the disc plus ring is conserved.
2
(C) the final common angular velocity is rd of the initial angular velocity of the disc.
3
2
(D rd of the initial kinetic energy changes to heat.
3

FIITJEE Ltd., Bhopal.

 Matrix Match Type (19-22)
19. A real cylinder rolls on the rough horizontal surface. Both cylinder and surface deform near
the contact. The contact is not a single point as we normally assume, rather there is an area
of contact. Then match the columns.

Column-I Column-II
(A) Work done by normal reaction (P) Zero
exerted by the ground
(B) Work done by friction exerted by (Q) Positive
the ground
(C) Direction of torque of normal (R) Negative
reaction exerted by the ground
(D) Direction of torque of friction (S) Opposite to the angular velocity of the
exerted by the ground cylinder
(T) In the direction of the angular velocity of
the cylinder

20. A wheel of radius R is rolling without slipping on a rough horizontal surface whose velocity of
centre is V towards right and remains constant. Column-I indicates the magnitude of the
acceleration of particles of the wheel and Column-II indicates the particle and reference.

Column-I Column-II
(A) V2 (P) Any point on the outer periphery.
R
(B) 2V 2 (Q) Centre of the wheel.
R
(C) V2 (R) Left most point with respect to the lowest point.
2
R
(D) Zero (S) Right most point with respect to the lowest point.
(T) Top most point with respect to the lowest point.

21. A uniform rod of mass 1 kg and length 10/3 m is

free to rotate in the vertical plane about a
horizontal axis passing through its lower end.
The rod is released from vertical position with
zero speed after slightly displacing it in 
clockwise direction. When the rod turns through mg
 = 90
o
90o then match the following options.
(g = 10 m/s2). Column-II indicates the only
numerical values.
Column I Column II
(A) Angular speed of the rod (P) 3
(B) Angular acceleration of the rod (Q) 4.5
(C) Vertical component of hinge reaction (R) 2.5
(D) Velocity of centre of mass (S) 5
(T) 0

FIITJEE Ltd., Bhopal.

22. A ring of mass m and radius R is placed on a
rough inclined plane so that it rolls without
slipping. Match the following table:


Column I Column II
(A) Linear acceleration of centre of (P) Is directly proportional to m
mass
(B) Angular acceleration (Q) Is inversely proportional to m
(C) Rotational kinetic energy at (R) Is directly proportional to R2
any instant
(D) Translational kinetic energy at (S) Is inversely proportional to R
any instant
(T) None

Subjective Type (23-30)

23. A solid cylinder of mass m is placed over a plank of same

mass as shown in figure. The plank is placed on smooth F
horizontal surface. There is sufficient friction between cylinder
and plank to prevent slipping. If a force is applied at the centre Plank
of the cylinder then find the ratio of magnitude of acceleration
Smooth
of cylinder to magnitude of the acceleration of the plank.

24. As situation shown in figure the ball has been given a velocity 1m

u. Find the ratio of magnitude of the acceleration of left end of m rod

the rod to the magnitude of acceleration of the ball.
string
1m

m
u
ball

25. Three identical rods are joined and hinged at A as A

shown. If the angle made by the rod AB with the
vertical in equilibrium is  then the value of 10 sin will
D
be B

26. A rod of mass m and length L (= 5/3m) is hinged in plank of same mass m. The plank is kept
on a smooth horizontal surface and rod makes  with the vertical. The system is released
from  = 0°. Find the velocity(in m/s) of plank when the rod makes  = 180°. (g = 10 m/s2)

m
m 180°

 L
m
m

FIITJEE Ltd., Bhopal.

27. A uniform thin L shaped rod is placed on the rough horizontal F
surface and its corner is pulled by a string as shown in the L 
figure. If it moves pre translatory then the value of cot  will be
L/2

28. A hemi spherical shell has two axes of rotation as shown in I1

I x
figure. If 2  then the value of x will be
I1 2

I2

29. A thin uniform rod of mass ‘m’, length ‘’ rotates uniformly about a vertical axis , form a
conical pendulum, the upper end of the rod is hinged and  is angle between rod and
m2 2
vertical. If the change of angular momentum of the rod about hinge is  sin 2 then the
x
value of ‘x’ will be


30. A chain of length R and mass ‘m’ lies on the surface of a fixed and smooth sphere of
2
radius ‘R’ with one end tied with a string and held in such a way that the string is horizontal
xmg
and tied end of chain is at the top of the sphere. If the tension in the string is then the

value of ‘x’ will be

FIITJEE Ltd., Bhopal.

 ANSWERS
1. C 2. B 3. B 4. A
5. C 6. C 7. C 8. B
9. B 10. A 11. BC 12. C
13. BC 14. AB 15. AD 16. BC
17. ABCD 18. ABD

19. AP BR CS DT

20. AP BT C  RS DQ
21. AP BQ CR DS
22. AT BS CP DP

23. 3 24. 5 25. 6 26. 1

27. 4 28. 5 29. 6 30. 2

FIITJEE Ltd., Bhopal.

 HINTS AND SOLUTIONS
1. C
Sol.   v c  R  0
v2
In the figure of v c centripetal acceleration = upward
R
2. B I
b
Sol. DM  
  b2
2 A D

1 1 m  2b 2
IA C  m(DM)2  b
6 6 ( 2  b2 )
1 M
Iz  m( 2  b2 ) B C
12

1 1  2b 2
 I m ( 2  b2 )  m 2
12 6 (   b2 )
m m( 4  b 4 )
= (  2
 b 2 2
)  2  2 2
b  =
12( 2  b2 )   12( 2  b2 )

3. B
g
Sol. acm  downward
2
mg / 2

(mg / 2) 
 2 clockwise
m 2 / 12
 g mg
 Required a    upward
2 2
 a = g upward

FIITJEE Ltd., Bhopal.

4. A
1  m 2 m3 2  2 
Sol.      mg (1  cos 60 )
o

2  12 16  2 60°

sin 60o
2
24 g
  ICR
13 

 3 9g
V  
2

2 2 26

5. B
 1 2
Sol. Velocity of ball ‘A’ just after the collision V   1    u  u
 2 3
Velocity of ball ‘B’ just after the collision = 0.
u0 u
  
 

6. C
Sol. From conservation of angular momentum
I  Io o
1 2 1 Io2 o2 1 2  Io 
 I   I 2  Io o   
2 2 I 2 I
(K.E.)final < (K.E.)initial ; I > Io
 Wman = –ve.

7. C
Sol. Wheel rotate purely about ICR.
1
Required K.E =  I2 [I is M.I of right quarter of the wheel]
2
1
= [K.E.] of upper half part of the wheel.
2
1 1  m  R2  4R   4R    2
2 2

=      R   
2 2  2  2  3   3   
 
 9  16  9  16
=   m 2R 2  mv 2
 48   48

8. B F
Sol. Net torque about A = 0
 F
 1 Fcos + F  sin  = mg cos   mgx cos 
2
If ladder is just about to slip.
F = 2 (M  m)g  F
x
mg
N
F(1 + 12) = 2 (M + m)g Mg 

O F A
 (M  m)g
F= 2
1  1 2
 2 (M  m)g 
 (1 cos   sin ) = mg cos   mg x cos 
1  1 2 2
Hence, clockwise torque link but anticlockwise torque depends on x. On increasing x the
ladder will slip.

FIITJEE Ltd., Bhopal.

9. B
 v2 
Sol. aPQ  2 sin
R 2
 
v PQ  2v sin
2
 2v sin  / 2   2R sin  / 2
2

Rcurvature 
v2
2 sin  / 2
R

10. A
Sol. T(R  r)  mgR , 2mg  T  2ma , T  mg  ma
On solving, we get
 3 
 r  R 1  
 2(1   ) 

11. BC
v 2 sin2 
Sol. H
2g
P = mv cos 
mv 3 sin2  cos2 
L 0  PH 
2g
 L0  v 3
3
m sin2  cos   2gH  2
Again L 0   2 
2g  sin  
L 0  H3/2

12. C
Sol. From conservation of angular momentum about hinge
 2   
2
hinge
m    y      Jy x
12  2  
y
 
J  y  J 1
   2  =
m  m 2 
  y  y    
2

 3   y J
 3y 
J 1
 2
m    2 
 y       1
 3y   3 

For wmax, y 
3
 
x
2 3
 2 
 x  1  
2 3

FIITJEE Ltd., Bhopal.

13. BC
  
Sol. L0  r  p
   
 
L0   r     AB
AB

14. AB
Sol. Angular velocity of string is along vertical and its magnitude remains constant.

15. AD
Sol. v mc .m.  2u ˆi

Lmcm  ajˆ  m2u ˆi  2muakˆ

v mground  u ˆi

 Lm   ground
 ajˆ  muiˆ  muakˆ

16. BC
Sol.  Velocity of contact point = 0
Work done by friction = 0

17. ABCD
l ml2 3J J
Sol. J     , Vcm 
4 12 ml m
l l J
VA  Vcm    0 , Vupper  Vcm   
3 2 2m
l 5 J
Vlower  Vcm  
2 2m

18. ABD
Sol. By conservation of angular momentum,
I1i  I1  I2  f
f  1 / 3
1
Ei  I1i2
2
1
E f  I1  I2  2f
2
Ei  E f 2
Ratio of the heat produced to initial kinetic energy  
Ei 3

19. AP BR CS DT

Sol. Normal reaction of front pat of the contact is more then rear part. So, friction is backward
direction and kinetic.

20. AP BT C  RS DQ

Sol. With respect to centre, motion of all particle of outer periphery is uniform circular motion.

21. AP BQ CR DS

1 m 2 2 
Sol.    mg (1  cos )
2 3 2

FIITJEE Ltd., Bhopal.

 3g
  (1  cos )

m2  3 g
  mg  =
3 2 2 
Ny = m(g – a)
      mg
= mg   = mg  g 
 2   4  4

V =  = 5.
2

22. AT BS CP DP

1 g sin  1 1
Sol. g sin  ;   (K.E.)rot = mR2 2 ; (K.E.)trans = mv 2
2 2R 2 2

23. 3
Sol. F  f = ma1 …… (1)
mR2 a1
fR   ….. (2)
2
f = ma2 …... (3)
a 2 = a1   R …… (4)  F
F
 F = 4f, a2 = f
4m m
1 F  3F a2
a1   F    f
m 4  4m
a1
 3
a2

24. 4
T 
Sol. a
m A B
Tl / 2 6T
 
ml 2 ml a
12 T
l T 3T 4T T
 aA  a      ;  aball 
2 m m m m
4T T
 Required ratio = 4
m m

25. 6
Sol. In equilibrium vertical line passes through the centre of A
mass of the system of three rods. 2l/3

Let O be the centre of mass. P
l/2 3 B l/2 D
In triangle AOP, tan  =  O
2l / 3 4
C
3
 Sin  =
5

FIITJEE Ltd., Bhopal.

26. 1
Sol. There is no horizontal force, momentum is conserved
mv1  mv 2  0
For hinged point m 180° v1
L
v1    v 2 v2
2
Energy conservation , 
m
1 1 1 mL2 2
mgL  mv12  mv 2 2 
2 2 2 12
3
Solving, v1  gL , v1 = 1 m/s.
5

27. 4 Y
L mL ˆ
 m ˆi  (  j)
Sol. rcm  2 2 4
3 L
m
2 
X

 L L ˆ O
   ˆi  j
12 
C L
 3
2
of angle between c0 and x-axis = 0
L/3
 cot    4.
L / 12

28. 5
2
Sol. I1  mR2
3
2 5
I2  mR 2  mR 2  mR 2
3 3
I2 5 x
   x=5
I1 2 2

29. 6
 Lsin

dL L
Sol.  L cos 
dt 
L cos
m 2
=  sin  cos  
3
m2 2
=  sin  cos 
3

30. 2
Sol. Net torque about centre = 0.
2R 2mg
TR  mg ; T 
 
 x = 2.

FIITJEE Ltd., Bhopal.