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A solid sphere with uniform density and radius R is rotating initially with constant angular velocity (omega_1) about its diameter. After some time during the rotation its starts loosing mass at a uniform rate, with no change in its shape. The angular velocity of the sphere when its radius becomes R / 2 is xomega_1. The value of x is ________.

Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical value Answer: 32 to 32 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula Conservation of Angular Momentum (since no external torque acts): I_1 omega_1 = I_2 omega_2 For a solid sphere, moment of inertia is: I = frac25MR^2 Mass scales with volume: M propto R^3 ### Core Logic When the radius reduces to R_2 = fracR2, the mass scales cubically: M_2 = M_1 left(fracR/2Rright)^3 = fracM_18 Now, compute the new moment of inertia I_2: I_2 = frac25 M_2 R_2^2 = frac25 left(fracM_18right) left(fracR2right)^2 = frac25 M_1 R^2 times frac132 = fracI_132 ### Step 1: Compute Final Angular Velocity Using conservation of angular momentum: I_1 omega_1 = left(fracI_132right) omega_2 implies omega_2 = 32 omega_1 Hence, the value of x is **32**. ### Pattern Recognition Since inertia of a solid sphere scales with M R^2 and M propto R^3, the net moment of inertia scales with R^5. Shrinking the radius by half (1/2) cuts down inertia by a factor of (1/2)^5 = 1/32. Velocity must scale up by 32 to conserve momentum. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Rotational Motion

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Q3 2025 Moment of Inertia and Torque
A cord of negligible mass is wound around the rim of a wheel supported by spokes with negligible mass. The mass of wheel is 10mathrm~kg and radius is 10mathrm~cm and it can freely rotate without any friction. Initially the wheel is at rest. If a steady pull of 20mathrm~N is applied on the cord, the angular velocity of the wheel, after the cord is unwound by 1mathrm~m, would be:
Wheel diagram for Q3 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
A wheel rotating with a pull force of 20 N acting on the cord.
  • A. 20mathrm~rad/s
  • B. 30mathrm~rad/s
  • C. 10mathrm~rad/s
  • D. 0mathrm~rad/s

Solution

### Related Formula W_F = F cdot s K_R = frac12 I omega^2 I = M R^2 quad text(Moment of inertia of a ring/rim) ### Core Logic The work done by the constant pulling force F = 20mathrm~N through distance s = 1mathrm~m is completely converted into the rotational kinetic energy of the wheel. Work done by force: W_F = F cdot s = 20 times 1 = 20mathrm~J Since the spokes are of negligible mass, all mass M = 10mathrm~kg is distributed on the outer rim of radius R = 10mathrm~cm = 0.1mathrm~m. The wheel acts as a thin ring: I = M R^2 = 10 times (0.1)^2 = 0.1mathrm~kgcdot m^2 Using the work-energy theorem: W_F = Delta K_R = frac12 I omega^2 20 = frac12 times 0.1 times omega^2 40 = 0.1 omega^2 implies omega^2 = 400 implies omega = 20mathrm~rad/s ### Step 1: Final Conclusion The angular velocity of the wheel after the cord is unwound by 1mathrm~m is 20mathrm~rad/s. ### Pattern Recognition Work done in unwinding a string is F cdot s. Under pure rotation with zero friction, this is exactly frac12 I omega^2. Always identify the mass distribution (here, rim with massless spokes acts as a thin cylinder/ring I = MR^2). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Rotational Motion Class 11 Physics: Work, Energy and Power
Q13 2025 Moment of Inertia and Torque
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.
  • A. 20mathrm~N
  • B. 0 (zero)
  • C. 10mathrm~N
  • D. 10sqrt2mathrm~N

Solution

### 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
Q16 2025 Moment of Inertia and Torque
Moment of inertia of a rod of mass 'M' and length 'L' about an axis passing through its center and normal to its length is 'α'. Now the rod is cut into two equal parts and these parts are joined symmetrically to form a cross shape. Moment of inertia of cross about an axis passing through its center and normal to plane containing cross is:
  • A. alpha
  • B. alpha / 4
  • C. alpha / 8
  • D. alpha / 2

Solution

### Related Formula I = frac112 M L^2 ### Core Logic Initially, the moment of inertia is: alpha = fracM L^212 When cut into two equal parts, each smaller rod has: - Mass, m = fracM2 - Length, l = fracL2 When joined symmetrically as a cross, the target axis passes through their joint intersection perpendicular to their plane. For each rod, this axis passes through its individual center of mass and is perpendicular to its length. Thus, the total moment of inertia of the cross is the sum of the moments of inertia of the two rods: I_textcross = I_1 + I_2 = 2 times left(frac112 m l^2right) = frac16 m l^2 Substituting m = fracM2 and l = fracL2: I_textcross = frac16 times left(fracM2right) times left(fracL2right)^2 = frac16 times fracM2 times fracL^24 = fracM L^248 Comparing with alpha: I_textcross = frac14 left(fracM L^212right) = fracalpha4 ### Step 1: Final Conclusion The moment of inertia of the cross is \alpha / 4. ### Pattern Recognition Since mass scales linearly (M \propto L), cutting a rod into n equal segments scales the length by 1/n and mass by 1/n. The moment of inertia of each segment scales as 1/n^3. Reassembling n segments linearly sums their contributions, so the final moment of inertia scales as n \times \frac{1}{n^3} = \frac{1}{n^2}$. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Rotational Motion
Q2 2025 Moment of Inertia
A rod of linear mass density lambda^prime and length L is bent to form a ring of radius R. Moment of inertia of ring about any of its diameter is:
  • A. fraclambda L^316pi^2
  • B. fraclambda L^312
  • C. fraclambda L^34pi^2
  • D. fraclambda L^38pi^2

Solution

### Related Formula I_textdia = frac12 M R^2 where, I_textdia = moment of inertia of a ring about its diameter M = total mass of the ring R = radius of the ring ### Core Logic Since the linear mass density is lambda^prime (or lambda as per the options), the total mass M of the rod of length L is: M = lambda L When this rod is bent into a ring of radius R, its circumference equals the length of the rod: 2pi R = L implies R = fracL2pi Substituting M and R into the formula for the moment of inertia about the diameter: I_textdia = frac12 M R^2 = frac12 (lambda L) left(fracL2piright)^2 = fraclambda L^38pi^2 ### Pattern Recognition Sees: "Rod of length L bent to form a ring" → R = fracL2pi. Trap: Moment of inertia about the central axis perpendicular to the plane is MR^2, but about its diameter, it is half, i.e., frac12MR^2. Shortcut: I = frac12 (lambda L) left(fracL2piright)^2 = fraclambda L^38pi^2. ✓ ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Rotational Motion
Q24 2025 Angular Acceleration and Torque
A thin solid disk of 1mathrm~kg is rotating along its diameter axis at the speed of 1800mathrm~rpm. By applying an external torque of 25pimathrm~Ncdot m for 40mathrm~s, the speed increases to 2100mathrm~rpm. The diameter of the disk is ________ mathrm~m.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 40 to 40

Solution

### Related Formula omega = 2pi fracN60 omega_f = omega_i + alpha t tau = I alpha I_textdia = frac14 m R^2 where, N = rotational speed in rpm alpha = angular acceleration tau = torque applied I_textdia = moment of inertia of a solid disk about its diameter axis ### Core Logic Given parameters: - Mass, m = 1mathrm~kg - Initial speed, N_i = 1800mathrm~rpm implies omega_i = frac1800 times 2pi60 = 60pimathrm~rad/s - Final speed, N_f = 2100mathrm~rpm implies omega_f = frac2100 times 2pi60 = 70pimathrm~rad/s - Time, t = 40mathrm~s - Torque, tau = 25pimathrm~Ncdot m First, calculate the angular acceleration alpha: omega_f = omega_i + alpha t implies 70pi = 60pi + alpha (40) alpha = frac10pi40 = fracpi4mathrm~rad/s^2 Now relate torque to moment of inertia: tau = I alpha implies 25pi = left( frac14 m R^2 right) left( fracpi4 right) 25pi = frac14 (1) R^2 fracpi4 implies 25pi = R^2 fracpi16 R^2 = 400 implies R = 20mathrm~m ### Step 1: Compute Diameter The question asks for the diameter of the disk (D): D = 2R = 2 times 20 = 40mathrm~m ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Torque acting on a rotating disk increasing its speed. Trap: The axis of rotation is the *diameter* axis, not the normal geometric center axis. This means the moment of inertia is I = frac14 m R^2, not frac12 m R^2! Check this detail carefully. ✓ ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Rotational Motion

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