Two circular discs of radius each 10 cm are joined at their centres by a rod of length 30 cm and mass 600 gm as shown…

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Q jee_main_2026_21_jan_morning Rigid Body Dynamics

A uniform rod of mass m and length l suspended by means of two identical inextensible light strings as shown in figure. Tension in one string immediately after the other string is cut, is ____. (g acceleration due to gravity)

Rigid Body Dynamics diagram for Q39 - JEE Main 2026 Morning — A uniform rod suspended horizontally by two strings attached at its ends.

A. $mg/2$ $mg/2$
B. $mg/4$ $mg/4$
C. $mg/3$ $mg/3$
D. $mg$ $mg$

Solution

Related Formula

$τ = Iα$ $\tau = I\alpha$

Σ Fy = m aCM, y

aCM, y = α (l)/(2)

Core Logic

Immediately after one string is cut, the rod starts rotating about the point where the remaining string is attached.

Taking torque about the end where the string is attached (this point has instantaneous acceleration but initially zero vertical velocity):

τend = Iend α

Gravity provides the torque: $τ = mg ((l)/(2))$ $\tau = mg \left(\frac{l}{2}\right)$.

Step 1: Calculate Angular Acceleration

Moment of inertia about the end is $I = (ml²)/(3)$ $I = \frac{ml^2}{3}$.

mg (l)/(2) = (ml²)/(3) α

α = (3g)/(2l)

Rigid Body Dynamics solution diagram for Q39 - JEE Main 2026 Morning — A uniform rod suspended horizontally by two strings attached at its ends.

Step 2: Calculate Force and Tension

The acceleration of the center of mass (CM) is downwards:

ac = α (l)/(2) = ((3g)/(2l)) ((l)/(2)) = (3g)/(4)

Applying Newton's second law for translational motion of the CM in vertical direction:

mg - T = m ac

T = mg - m ac = mg - m ((3g)/(4)) = (mg)/(4)

Pattern Recognition

Classic 'cut string' rigid body problem. Always take torque about the pivot/hinge point to find $α$ $\alpha$, then relate the center of mass linear acceleration $a = rcm α$ $a = r_{cm} \alpha$ to find the unknown tension using $Fₙₑₜ = ma$ $F_{\text{net}} = ma$.

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Class 11 Physics: System of Particles and Rotational Motion

Q jee_main_2026_21_jan_morning Moment of Inertia

Two identical thin rods of mass M kg and length L m are connected as shown in figure. Moment of inertia of the combined rod system about an axis passing through point P and perpendicular to the plane of the rods is

(x)/(2) ML² kg m²

. The value of x is

Moment of Inertia diagram for Q48 - JEE Main 2026 Morning — An upside down T-shaped arrangement of two identical rods. Point P is at the end of the vertical rod.

Numerical Answer. Answer: 17 to 17

Solution

Related Formula

Iend = (ML²)/(3)

Iparallel axis = Icm + Md² = (ML²)/(12) + Md²

Core Logic

Let the rods be Rod 1 (vertical, passing through P at its end) and Rod 2 (horizontal, attached at the other end of Rod 1).

Moment of Inertia solution diagram for Q48 - JEE Main 2026 Morning — An upside down T-shaped arrangement of two identical rods. Point P is at the end of the vertical rod.

For Rod 1 (length

L

, mass

M

): The axis passes through its end perpendicular to its length.

I₁ = (ML²)/(3)

For Rod 2 (length $L$ $L$, mass $M$ $M$): The axis passes parallel to Rod 2's center of mass axis, at a distance $L$ $L$ from it (since it's attached to the bottom end of Rod 1). $I₂ = Icm + M d² = (ML²)/(12) + M(L)²$

Step 1: Total Moment of Inertia

I = I₁ + I₂ = (ML²)/(3) + ((ML²)/(12) + ML²)

I = (4ML² + ML² + 12ML²)/(12)

I = (17)/(12) ML²

We are given that $I = (x)/(12) ML²$ $I = \frac{x}{12} ML^2$ (Correction from source PDF text: the source question text says $(x)/(2) ML²$ $\frac{x}{2} ML^2$, but the solution uses $(x)/(12) ML²$ $\frac{x}{12} ML^2$. Following the solution steps: $x=17$ $x=17$ is consistent if the denominator is 12. Let's assume the question asked for $(x)/(12)$ $\frac{x}{12}$ or $x=17/6$ $x=17/6$, but the official answer gives 17. Our output will state 17).

Pattern Recognition

For composite shapes, calculate $I$ $I$ for each simple shape separately about the desired axis using Parallel Axis Theorem, then sum them up.

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Class 11 Physics: System of Particles and Rotational Motion

Q31 jee_main_2026_21_jan_evening Angular Momentum

Two cars A and B each of mass

10³ kg

are moving on parallel tracks separated by a distance of

10 m

, in same direction with speeds

72 km/h

and

36 km/h

. The magnitude of angular momentum of car A with respect to car B is ________

J\dots

.

A. $3.6 \times 10⁵$ $3.6 \times 10^{5}$
B. $10⁵$ $10^{5}$
C. $3 \times 10⁵$ $3 \times 10^{5}$
D. $2 \times 10⁵$ $2 \times 10^{5}$

Solution

Related Formula

Lrel = m \cdot Vrel \cdot r⊥

Core Logic

The relative angular momentum of a particle translating uniformly with respect to another moving reference frame can be found using their relative velocity and the perpendicular distance between their lines of motion.

Relative velocity of A with respect to B:

Vrel = VA - VB = 72 - 36 = 36 km/h

Step 1: Conversion to SI units

Vrel = 36 \times (5)/(18) m/s = 10 m/s

Step 2: Final Conclusion

Using the perpendicular distance ( $r⊥ = 10 m$ $r_{\perp} = 10 \text{ m}$) and mass ( $m = 10³ kg$ $m = 10^3 \text{ kg}$):

L = m \cdot Vrel \cdot r⊥

L = 1000 \times 10 \times 10 = 10⁵ kg m²/s (or J\dots)

Pattern Recognition

For parallel tracks, the angular momentum of one translating body relative to another is simply $m \times vrelative \times track separation$ .

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Class 11 Physics: Systems of Particles and Rotational Motion Class 11 Physics: Kinematics

Q32 jee_main_2026_21_jan_evening Rotational Dynamics

The pulley shown in figure is made using a thin rim and two rods of length equal to diameter of the rim. The rim and each rod have a mass of M. Two blocks of mass of M and m are attached to two ends of a light string passing over the pulley, which is hinged to rotate freely in vertical plane about its centre. The magnitudes of the acceleration experienced by the blocks is ________ (assume no slipping of string on pulley.)

Pulley dynamics diagram for Q32 - JEE Main 2026 Evening — Pulley system with a thin rim and two crossed rods supporting masses M and m.

A. $((M-m)g)/([((13)/(6))M+m])$
B. $((M-m)g)/(M+m)$ $\frac{(M-m)g}{M+m}$
C. $((M-m)g)/([((8)/(3))M+m])$
D. $((M-m)g)/(2M+m)$ $\frac{(M-m)g}{2M+m}$

Solution

Related Formula

$Mg - T₂ = Ma$ $Mg - T_2 = Ma$ $T₁ - mg = ma$ $T_1 - mg = ma$

(T₂ - T₁)r = I α = I ((a)/(r))

Core Logic

First, evaluate the moment of inertia of the pulley. The pulley consists of:

A thin rim of mass $M$ $M$ and radius $r$ $r$.
Two rods, each of mass $M$ $M$ and length $2r$ $2r$ (diameter).

Moment of inertia of the rim: $Irim = Mr²$ $I_{\text{rim}} = Mr^2$ Moment of inertia of two rods about the center: $Irods = 2 \times ((M(2r)²)/(12)) = 2 \times (4Mr²)/(12) = (2)/(3)Mr²$

Total $I = Mr² + (2)/(3)Mr² = (5)/(3)Mr²$

Step 1: Force Equations

From the free body diagrams of the descending block (mass $M$ $M$) and ascending block (mass $m$ $m$):

Mg - T₂ = Ma --- (1)

T₁ - mg = ma --- (2)

Torque on the pulley:

(T₂ - T₁)r = Iα = I(a)/(r) T₂ - T₁ = (I)/(r²)a --- (3)

Step 2: Final Conclusion

Adding equations (1), (2), and (3):

Mg - mg = (M + m + (I)/(r²))a

Substitute $I = (5)/(3)Mr²$ $I = \frac{5}{3}Mr^2$:

(M - m)g = (M + m + (5M)/(3))a

(M - m)g = ((8M)/(3) + m)a

a = ((M-m)g)/([((8)/(3))M + m])

Pattern Recognition

For a real pulley system, the effective mass acting against acceleration incorporates an inertia term: $meff = m₁ + m₂ + (I)/(R²)$ . Breaking the complex pulley into fundamental shapes (ring + rods) solves the inertia safely.

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Class 11 Physics: Systems of Particles and Rotational Motion Class 11 Physics: Laws of Motion

Q26 jee_main_2026_22_january_morning Moment of Inertia

A solid sphere of mass 5 kg and radius 10 cm is kept in contact with another solid sphere of mass 10 kg and radius 20 cm. The moment of inertia of this pair of spheres about the tangent passing through the point of contact is \_\_\_\_ kg.m

²

A. $0.36$ $0.36$
B. $0.72$ $0.72$
C. $0.18$ $0.18$
D. $0.63$ $0.63$

Solution

Related Formula

I = (7)/(5)(m₁ R₁² + m₂ R₂²)

Core Logic

Substitute the given mass and radius values into the standard moment of inertia formula for spheres about their common tangent at the contact point:

I = (7)/(5)[5(10)² + 10 \times (20)²] \times 10⁻⁴

I = 63 \times 10⁻² kg m² = 0.63 kg m²

Pattern Recognition

Sees: Two touching solid spheres + moment of inertia about tangent at contact point. Shortcut: Apply parallel/perpendicular axis theorem adjustments directly via standard formula summation. Check: Calculations yield $0.63 kg m²$ $0.63 \text{ kg m}^2$, matching option (4). ✓

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Class 11 Physics: Rotational Motion

Solution & Explanation

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Core Logic

Step 1: Moment of Inertia of Discs

Step 2: Moment of Inertia of Rod

Step 3: Total Moment of Inertia

Step 4: Calculating Angular Acceleration

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