A square Lamina OABC of length 10mathrm~cm is pivoted at 'O'. Forces act on the Lamina as shown in the figure. If the Lamina remains stationary, then the magnitude of F is:
Square lamina pivoted at O diagram for Q13
A square lamina OABC with multiple force vectors acting on its vertices, pivoted at O.

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula tau_O = F cdot r_perp sum tau_O = 0 quad text(for rotational equilibrium) ### Core Logic Let the side length of the square lamina be l = 10mathrm~cm. The lamina is pivoted at point O(0,0) and remains stationary under rotational equilibrium. Therefore, the net torque about O must be zero. Evaluating torque contributions about point O: - Forces acting directly at pivot O produce zero torque. - Forces whose lines of action pass through O produce zero torque. - The 10mathrm~N force perpendicular to side OA produces torque: tau_1 = 10 times l quad text(Counter-Clockwise) - The unknown force F acting perpendicular to side OC produces torque: tau_2 = F times l quad text(Clockwise) Setting sum tau_O = 0: 10 cdot l - F cdot l = 0 implies F = 10mathrm~N ### Step 1: Final Conclusion The magnitude of the force F is 10\mathrm{~N}$. ### Pattern Recognition In pivoted laminas, focus on the pivot and disregard any force vector whose line of action passes through the pivot. For symmetric placements, equate Clockwise torque = Counter-Clockwise torque directly. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Rotational Motion
Torque analysis on pivoted square lamina
A square lamina OABC with multiple force vectors acting on its vertices, pivoted at O.

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Q8 jee_main_2025_24_jan_morning Angular Momentum
An object of mass 'm' is projected from origin in a vertical xy plane at an angle 45^circ with the x-axis with an initial velocity v_0 The magnitude and direction of the angular momentum of the object with respect to origin, when it reaches at the maximum height, will be [g is acceleration due to gravity]
  • A. fracmv_0^32sqrt2g along negative z-axis
  • B. fracmv_0^32sqrt2g along positive z-axis
  • C. fracmv_0^34sqrt2g along positive z-axis
  • D. fracmv_0^34sqrt2g along negative z-axis

Solution

### Related Formula The definition of angular momentum vector vecL relative to the origin is: vecL = vecr times vecp = m(vecr times vecv) In scalar form for a horizontal speed component at a maximum altitude H: L = m v_x H ### Core Logic At maximum height, the vertical speed component drops to zero, and the projectile travels entirely horizontally along the curve profile as shown in
Angular Momentum diagram for Q8 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
Angular Momentum diagram for Q8 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
: v_x = v_0 cos 45^circ = fracv_0sqrt2 H = fracv_0^2 sin^2 45^circ2g = fracv_0^24g ### Step 1: Calculating Magnitude and Vector Direction Evaluate the horizontal vector cross components: L = m left(fracv_0sqrt2 ight) left(fracv_0^24g ight) = fracmv_0^34sqrt2g Using the right-hand rule, vecr points into quadrant-1 while velocity points towards +hati. Therefore, vecr times vecv tracks clockwise, yielding a negative hatk orientation (along the negative z-axis). ### Pattern Recognition At peak height, always map vecL using m cdot v_textpeak cdot y_textmax. This scalar form simplifies the calculation significantly. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: System of Particles and Rotational Motion
Q11 jee_main_2025_24_jan_morning Rolling Motion
A uniform solid cylinder of mass 'm' and radius 'r' rolls along an inclined rough plane of inclination 45^circ If it starts to roll from rest from the top of the plane then the linear acceleration of the cylinder axis will be :-
  • A. frac1sqrt2 g
  • B. frac13sqrt2 g
  • C. fracsqrt2 g3
  • D. sqrt2 g

Solution

### Related Formula The linear acceleration a for pure rolling motion down an incline profile is: a = fracgsintheta1 + fracImr^2 ### Core Logic For a uniform solid cylinder, the moment of inertia around its central axis is: I = frac12mr^2 implies fracImr^2 = frac12 ### Step 1: Calculating Acceleration Substitute theta = 45^circ and the cylinder inertial factor into the formula : a = fracgsin 45^circ1 + frac12 = fracfracgsqrt2frac32 a = frac2g3sqrt2 = fracsqrt2g3 ### Pattern Recognition Solid cylinder rolls with acceleration matching frac23 gsintheta. Since sin 45^circ = frac1sqrt2, this simplifies directly to fracsqrt2g3. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: System of Particles and Rotational Motion
Q17 jee_main_2025_28_jan_evening Torque and Equilibrium
A uniform rod of mass 250mathrmg having length 100mathrmcm is balanced on a sharp edge at 40mathrmcm mark[cite: 150, 151]. A mass of 400mathrmg is suspended at 10mathrmcm mark. To maintain the balance of the rod, the mass to be suspended at 90mathrmcm mark, is [cite: 154, 156]
  • A. 300mathrmg
  • B. 190mathrmg
  • C. 200mathrmg
  • D. 290mathrmg

Solution

### Related Formula For rotational equilibrium, the \sum of all counter-clockwise torques about the pivot point must exactly balance the \sum of all clockwise torques: sum tau_textpivot = 0 implies sum (m_i cdot g cdot x_i) = 0 ### Core Logic The rod is uniform, meaning its mass (250text g) acts exactly at its geometric center of mass, the 50text cm mark[cite: 150, 151]. Let the pivot point be the sharp edge at the 40text cm mark . Calculate the relative lever arms from the pivot [cite: 775, 776, 777]: * 400text g mass at 10text cm mark: lever arm = 40 - 10 = 30text cm (counter-clockwise) * 250text g rod mass at 50text cm mark: lever arm = 50 - 40 = 10text cm (clockwise) * Unknown mass M at 90text cm mark: lever arm = 90 - 40 = 50text cm (clockwise) Setting up the torque balance equation: 400 times 30 = (250 times 10) + (M times 50) 12000 = 2500 + 50M 50M = 9500 implies M = frac950050 = 190text g ### Step 1: Visual Context The structural layout of forces acting on the balanced rod system is shown below:
Torque and Equilibrium balancing diagram for Q17
Torque and Equilibrium balancing diagram for Q17
### Pattern Recognition Never forget to include the weight of a uniform rod itself in equilibrium equations. It is a common oversight to omit the rod's mass, which always acts at its geometric center. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: System of Particles and Rotational Motion
Q jee_main_2025_29_jan_morning Torque
The coordinates of a particle with respect to origin in a given reference frame is (1, 1, 1) meters. If a force of vecmathrmF = hatmathrmi -hatmathrmj +hatmathrmk acts on the particle, then the magnitude of torque (with respect to origin) in z -direction is
Numerical Answer. Answer: 2 to 2

Solution

### Related Formula vectau = vecr times vecF ### Core Logic Given position vector vecr = hati + hatj + hatk and force vecF = hati - hatj + hatk: vectau = left| beginarrayccc hati & hatj & hatk \\ 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & -1 & 1 endarray right| ### Step 1: Isolate z-component tau_z = hatk(1(-1) - 1(1)) = -2hatk The absolute magnitude of the torque component in the z-direction equals 2 mathrm~N cdot m. ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: System of Particles and Rotational Motion
Q56 jee_main_2024_01_february_morning Centre of Mass
The identical spheres each of mass 2M are placed at the corners of a right angled triangle with mutually perpendicular sides equal to 4mathrm~m each. Taking point of intersection of these two sides as origin, the magnitude of position vector of the centre of mass of the system is frac4sqrt2x, where the value of x is ______.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 3 to 3

Solution

### Related Formula Position vector of the Centre of Mass (COM): vecr_textCOM = fracm_1vecr_1 + m_2vecr_2 + m_3vecr_3m_1 + m_2 + m_3 ### Core Logic Assign coordinates to the three masses (m_1=m_2=m_3=2M): - Origin mass: vecr_1 = 0hati + 0hatj - X-axis mass: vecr_2 = 4hati + 0hatj - Y-axis mass: vecr_3 = 0hati + 4hatj Substitute these into the COM formula: vecr_textCOM = frac2M(0) + 2M(4hati) + 2M(4hatj)2M + 2M + 2M = frac8Mhati + 8Mhatj6M = frac43hati + frac43hatj ### Step 1: Calculate Position Vector Magnitude |vecr_textCOM| = sqrtleft(frac43right)^2 + left(frac43right)^2 = frac4sqrt23 Matching this directly with the given template frac4sqrt2x shows that x = 3. ### Pattern Recognition Since the mass layout is completely symmetric along both right-angle legs, the COM coordinates are identical (x_textCOM = y_textCOM). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: System of Particles and Rotational Motion

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