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Vector Product and Rotational Kinematics

Focused practice on vector operations like the cross product and their applications in rotational motion, including angular displacement, velocity, and acceleration.

51 questions

What is the primary source of angular acceleration in a rigid body?

Angular acceleration (α) is caused by net external torque (τ = Iα), which drives rotational change. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to Net external torque. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option B is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Thermal Properties and Gravitation.

A uniform triangular lamina has vertices at (0,0), (5,0), and (0,6). What is the x-coordinate of its center of mass?

For a uniform triangular lamina, the center of mass is at the centroid, the average of the vertices. X = 0+5+03 = 53≈1.67m. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 1.67 m. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option B is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Thermal Properties and Gravitation.

A 3kg particle moves with velocity v\=6i^m/s at r\=2j^m. What is the magnitude of its angular momentum about the origin?

L = r×p = |i^j^k^020600| = k^(0×0−2×6) = −12k^kg m2/s. Magnitude = 12kg m2/s. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 12 kg m²/s. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option C is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Thermal Properties and Gravitation.

A wheel with moment of inertia 6kg m2 rotates at 3rad/s. A torque of 12Nm acts for 3s. What is its final angular velocit

α = τI = 126 = 2rad/s2. Δω = αt = 2×3 = 6rad/s. ω = ω0+Δω = 3+6 = 9rad/s. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 9 rad/s. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option C is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Thermal Properties and Gravitation.

A 4kg particle moves with velocity v\=−5i^+2j^m/s at r\=3i^m. What is the z-component of its angular momentum?

L = r×p = |i^j^k^300−520| = k^(3×2−0×(−5)) = 6k^kg m2/s. Z-component = 6kg m2/s. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 6 kg m²/s. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option C is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Thermal Properties and Gravitation.

A solid sphere of mass 5kg and radius 0.2m has an angular momentum of 8kg m2/s. What is its angular velocity?

I = 25MR2 = 25×5×(0.2)2 = 0.08kg m2. ω = LI = 80.08 = 100rad/s. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 100 rad/s. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option C is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Thermal Properties and Gravitation.

A 4kg block moves with a velocity of −2i^+3j^m/s. What is the magnitude of the velocity of its center of mass?

For a single object, the center of mass velocity equals the object’s velocity. Magnitude = (−2)2+(3)2 = 4+9 = 13≈3.6m/s. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 3.6 m/s. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option B is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Thermal Properties and Gravitation.

A solid cylinder of mass 4kg and radius 0.2m rotates at 25rad/s. What is its angular momentum about its axis?

I = 12MR2 = 12×4×(0.2)2 = 0.08kg m2. L = Iω = 0.08×25 = 2kg m2/s. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 2.0 kg m²/s. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option B is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Thermal Properties and Gravitation.

A uniform rectangular plate of dimensions 3m×5m and mass 12kg has one corner at (1,1) along the x- and y-axes. What is t

For a uniform rectangle, the center of mass is at the centroid. Vertices: (1,1),(4,1),(1,6),(4,6). CM: X = 1+32 = 2.5, Y = 1+52 = 3.5. Position: (2.5,3.5)m. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to (2.5,3.5). This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option C is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Thermal Properties and Gravitation.

A solid sphere of mass 5kg and radius 0.3m rotates about an axis through its center. If its angular momentum is 9kg m2/s

L = Iω. For a sphere: I = 25MR2 = 25×5×(0.3)2 = 0.18kg m2. ω = LI = 90.18 = 50rad/s. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 50 rad/s. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option C is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Thermal Properties and Gravitation.