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Torque and Angular Momentum

This category focuses on torque, angular momentum, and their conservation principles in rotating systems. Work through problems to understand how forces and motion interact in rotational dynamics.

26 questions

Why does a dancer spin faster when pulling their arms closer to their body?

Pulling arms closer reduces the moment of inertia (I). With no external torque, angular momentum (L = Iω) is conserved, so ω increases as I decreases. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to Due to conservation of angular momentum. 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 rod of mass 4kg and length 2.5m is pivoted at its center. What is its moment of inertia about the pivot?

For a rod pivoted at its center: I = 112ML2. M = 4kg, L = 2.5m. I = 112×4×(2.5)2 = 4×6.2512 = 2512≈2.08kg m2. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 2.08 kg m². This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option B is scientifically correct.

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

A 2kg mass rotates in a circle of radius 0.4m with a speed of 6m/s. What is its angular momentum about the center?

L = mvr. m = 2kg, v = 6m/s, r = 0.4m. L = 2×6×0.4 = 4.8kg m2/s. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 4.8 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 cylinder of mass 4kg and radius 0.5m has a kinetic energy of 50J. What is its angular speed?

I = 12MR2 = 12×4×(0.5)2 = 0.5kg m2. K = 12Iω2⇒50 = 12×0.5×ω2⇒100 = 0.5ω2⇒ω2 = 200⇒ω = 200≈14.14rad/s. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 14 rad/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 circular ring of radius 2m and mass 5kg has its center at (3,4). What is the position of its center of mass?

For a uniform circular ring, the center of mass is at its geometric center. Given center at (3,4), CM position = (3,4). As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to (3,4). This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option C is scientifically correct.

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

A 1kg particle moves with velocity v\=3i^+4j^m/s at position r\=2j^m. What is the z-component of its angular momentum ab

Angular momentum: L = r×p, where p = mv = 1×(3i^+4j^). L = |i^j^k^020340| = k^(0×4−2×3) = −6k^kgm2/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 B is scientifically correct.

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

A 4kg particle moves with velocity v\=3j^m/s at r\=2i^m. What is the magnitude of its angular momentum about the origin?

L = r×p = |i^j^k^200030| = k^(2×3−0×0) = 6k^kg m2/s. Magnitude = 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 B is scientifically correct.

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