1. Figure shows a smooth inclined plane fixed in a car accelerating on a horizontal road.

The angle of inclination θ is related to the acceleration a of the car as a=g tan θ. If the
sphere is set in pure rolling on the inclined:

A. It will continue pure rolling

B. It will slip down the plane
C. Its linear velocity will increases
D. Its linear velocity will decreases

Ans: A

Solution: In accelerated car the net force along the inclined plane becomes zero.

Here along the plane a component is g tan θ *cos θ=g sin θ which is same as the

component of g along the plane in opposite direction hence they get cancelled

Also no torque is acting on the sphere ,so it will continue pure rolling.

2. A sphere of mass M and radius R moves on a horizontal surface with a velocity v and
then climbs up an inclined plane up to a height h where it stops. The height up to which
it rise will be:

A. directly proportional to the square of the velocity and inversely proportional to the angle
of inclination.
B. directly proportional to the velocity and inversely proportional to its mass.
C. directly proportional to the square of the velocity and independent of mass and the angle
of inclination.
D. directly proportional to the velocity and inversely proportional to the angle of inclination.

Ans: C
1 1 2
Solution: w.k.t 𝑚𝑣 2 + 𝐼𝜔2 = 𝑚𝑔ℎ and I= 𝑚𝑅 2
2 2 5

1 1 2 𝑣 2
→ 𝑚𝑣 2 + ( 𝑚𝑅2 ) ( ) = 𝑚𝑔ℎ…….clearly equation for h is independent of mass of
2 2 5 𝑅

the sphere and angle of the inclination but proportional to square of velocity.

3. A solid cylinder is wrapped with a string and placed on an inclined plane as shown in the
figure. Then the frictional force acting between the cylinder and plane is ____.

A. Zero
B. 5 mg
7
C. 𝑚𝑔
2
 1
D. 𝑚𝑔
5

Ans: D

Solution: mg sin 60°-(T+f)=ma…(1)

𝐼𝑎
Also fR-TR=Iα→ f-T= 2…..(2)
𝑅

1
From (1) and (2) we get f= 𝑚𝑔
5

4. A uniform cylinder of radius R is spinned about its axis to the angular velocity 𝜔𝑜 and
then placed into a corner, see figure. The coefficient of friction between the corner walls
and the cylinder is 𝜇𝑘 . How many turns will the cylinder accomplish before it stops?

(𝜇𝑘 2 )𝜔𝑜2𝑅
A.
2𝜋𝜇𝑘 (1+𝜇𝑘 )𝑔
(1+𝜇𝑘 )𝜔𝑜2𝑅
B.
4𝜋𝜇𝑘 (1+𝜇𝑘 2 )𝑔
(1+𝜇𝑘 2 )𝜔𝑜2𝑅
C.
8𝜋𝜇𝑘 (1+𝜇𝑘 )𝑔
(1+𝜇𝑘 2 )𝜔𝑜2𝑅
D.
8𝜋𝜇𝑘 𝑔

Ans: C

Solution: As the centre of mass of the cylinder does not accelerate, hence

∑ 𝐹 = 0→∑ 𝐹𝑥 = 0 →𝑁2 − 𝜇𝑘 𝑁1 = 0..(1)

and ∑ 𝐹𝑦 = 0 →𝑁1 + 𝜇𝑘 𝑁2 − 𝑚𝑔 = 0..(2)

𝑚𝑔 𝜇𝑘 𝑚𝑔
solving (1) and (2) we get 𝑁1 = , 𝑁2 =
1+𝜇𝑘2 1+𝜇𝑘2

torque on cylinder about the axis of rotation, 𝜏𝐶𝑀 =mg*0+𝑁1 ∗ 0 + 𝑁2 ∗ 0 + 𝜇𝑘 𝑁2 𝑅

𝜇𝑘 (1+𝜇𝑘 )𝑚𝑔𝑅 1 𝜇𝑘 (1+𝜇𝑘 )𝑚𝑔𝑅 1
= and 𝐼𝐶𝑀 = 𝑚𝑅2 torque equation ,τ=Iα→ = 𝑚𝑅2 α
1+𝜇𝑘2 2 1+𝜇𝑘2 2
 2𝜇𝑘 (1+𝜇𝑘 )𝑔
α= using equation 𝜔2 = 𝜔𝑜2 + 2𝛼𝜃 calculate the angular displacement θ,
(1+𝜇𝑘2 )𝑅

2𝜇𝑘 (1+𝜇𝑘 )𝑔
0=𝜔𝑜2 − 2 [ ] 𝜃(ω and α are in opposite sense)
(1+𝜇𝑘2 )𝑅

𝜃 (1+𝜇𝑘 2 )𝜔𝑜2𝑅
Revolution accomplished n= = .
2𝜋 8𝜋𝜇𝑘 (1+𝜇𝑘 )𝑔
5. A sphere of mass M and radius r shown in the figure slips on a rough horizontal plane.
At some instant it has translational velocity 𝑣𝑜 and rotational velocity about the centre
𝑣𝑜
. Find the translational velocity after the sphere starts pure rolling.
2𝑟

6𝑣𝑜
A.
7
5𝑣𝑜
B.
2
3𝑣𝑜
C.
2
2𝑣𝑜
D.
7

Ans: A

Solution: Velocity of the centre=𝑣𝑜 and the angular velocity about the centre =𝑣𝑜 /2r.

Thus 𝑣𝑜 > 𝜔𝑜 r , the sphere slips forward and thus the friction by the plane on the

sphere will act backward. As the friction is kinetic, its value is μN=μMg and the
𝑓
sphere will be de-accelerated by 𝑎𝐶𝑀 = 𝑓/𝑀 hence, v(t)= 𝑣𝑜 − 𝑡…(1)
𝑀

this friction will also have a torque=fr about the centre. This torque is clockwise

and in the direction of 𝜔𝑜 . Hence the angular acceleration about the centre will be
𝑟 5𝑓
α=f = and the clockwise angular velocity at time t will be
(2/5)𝑀𝑟 2 2𝑀𝑟

5𝑓 𝑣𝑜 5𝑓
ω(t)= 𝜔𝑜 + t→ ω(t)= + t pure rolling starts when v(t)=rω(t)
2𝑀𝑟 2𝑟 2𝑀𝑟

𝑣𝑜 5𝑓
thus v(t)= + t…(2) solving (1) and (2) i.e eliminating t we get
2 2𝑀

5 5 𝑣𝑜 6𝑣𝑜
𝑣(𝑡) + 𝑣(𝑡) = 𝑣𝑜 + = is the translational velocity in the forward direction.
2 2 2 7

6. A billiard ball of Radius R ,initially at rest is given a sharp impulse b a cue. The cue is
held horizontally at a distance h above the central line as shown in the figure. The ball
leaves the cue with speed 𝑣𝑜 . It rolls and slides while moving forward and eventually
acquires a final speed of 9/7 𝑣𝑜 . What is the relation between h and R?

4ℎ
A. R=
5
4𝑅
B. h=
5
 9𝑅
C. h=
7
9ℎ
D. R=
7

Ans: B

Solution: Let 𝑣𝑜 be the linear velocity and 𝜔𝑜 be the angular velocity imparted

Linear impulse=∫ 𝐹 𝑑𝑡 = 𝑚 𝑣𝑜 ,angular impulse=∫ 𝐹ℎ 𝑑𝑡 = 𝐼𝜔𝑜

2
( 𝑚𝑅2 )𝜔𝑜 2𝑅2 𝜔𝑜
h= 5
→𝑣𝑜 = …….(1) as linear velocity increases to 9/7 𝑣𝑜 ,friction must be in
𝑚𝑣𝑜 5ℎ

forward direction and hence it opposes angular motion.

For linear motion friction increases the hence μmg=ma→ μg=a

Let t be the time when rolling starts. For rotation frictional torque opposes

μmgR μmgR
rotation and hence decreases ω. α=− and ω=𝜔𝑜 + (− 2 )𝑡
𝐼 𝑚𝑅2
5

9 9 𝑣𝑜 2𝑅
after time t v=9/7 𝑣𝑜 =Rω combining equations we get 𝑣𝑜 - 𝑣𝑜 =− − 𝜔𝑜
7 7𝑅 5

2 2𝑅2 𝜔 9 2𝑅𝜔𝑜 2𝑅 4𝑅
eliminating μgt substitute for 𝑣𝑜 from (1) ( 𝑜
)=(𝜔𝑜 − ) →ℎ= .
7 5ℎ 7 5ℎ 5 5

7. Consider a uniform solid cylinder of mass m and radius r rolling (without slipping) down
at an angle θ with the horizontal, as shown in the figure. Find the speed of its centre of
mass when the cylinder reaches the bottom.

4
A. 𝑣𝐶𝑀 = √ 𝑔ℎ
3

1
B. 𝑣𝐶𝑀 = √ 𝑔ℎ
4

1
C. 𝑣𝐶𝑀 = √ 𝑔ℎ
3
1
D. 𝑣𝐶𝑀 = √ 𝑔ℎ
2

Ans: A

Solution: Using work energy theorem i.e ∑ 𝑊 = Δ𝐾 mathematically 𝑊𝑓 + 𝑊𝑛 + 𝑊𝑚𝑔 = 𝐾2 − 𝐾1

1 1 1 3
2
→0+0+mgh= 𝑚𝑣𝐶𝑀 + 𝐼𝐶𝑀 𝜔2 and 𝐼𝐶𝑀 = 𝑚𝑅2 substituting we get mgh= 𝑚𝑣𝐶𝑀
2
2 2 2 4

4
→𝑣𝐶𝑀 = √ 𝑔ℎ.
3
 8. A plank of mass M is placed on a smooth surface over which a cylinder of mass m and
radius R is placed as shown in the figure. Now the plank is pulled towards right with an
external force F. If the cylinder does not slip over the surface of the plank, find the linear
acceleration of the plank.

2𝐹
A.
3𝑀+𝑚
𝐹
B.
𝑀+𝑚
3𝐹
C.
3𝑀+𝑚
𝐹
D.
3(𝑀+𝑚)

Ans: C

Solution: Let the plank moves toward right with an acceleration a1, cylinder will experience

a pseudo force ma1 in the left direction, due to which it will roll toward left with

respect to the plank with an acceleration a2. As we have pseudo force, a2 must be

w.r.t the plank. Let its angular acceleration during rolling be α, we have a2=Rα.

For translational motion of the plank ,we have F-f=Ma1……(1)

For translational motion of the cylinder w.r.t the plank we have ma1-f=ma2…(2)

For rotational motion of the cylinder w.r.t the plank we have fR=Iα
1 𝑎 1 1
fR=( 𝑚𝑅2 ) ( 2)→f= 𝑚𝑎2 …(3) from (3) and (2) we get ma1- 𝑚𝑎2 =ma2
2 𝑅 2 2

3 2𝐹 3𝐹
→ a1= 𝑎2 …(4) using (1),(3) and (4) we get 𝑎2 = from (4) 𝑎1 = .
2 3𝑀+𝑚 3𝑀+𝑚

9. A hollow sphere is projected horizontally along a rough surface with speed v and angular
𝑣
velocity 𝜔𝑜 . Find out the ratio of , so that the sphere stops moving after some time.
𝜔𝑜
R
A.
2
4R
B.
3
2R
C.
3
D. R

Ans: C

Solution: For the sphere to stop after sometimes, the acceleration should be opposite to

velocity i.e the force of friction should be backwards. Also, the torque due to friction

should be opposite to angular velocity i.e if the torque due to friction is clockwise ,
 2
of sphere 𝑓𝑘 × 𝛼 = 𝐼𝛼; μmg ×R= 𝑚𝑅2 𝛼 ;then the initial angular velocity should be
3

anticlockwise . Torque about lowest point of sphere

3𝜇𝑔
α= (Angular acceleration in opposite direction of angular velocity)
2𝑅

ω=𝜔𝑜 − 𝛼𝑡 (Final angular velocity ω=0)

3𝜇𝑔 𝜔𝑜 ×2𝑅
𝜔𝑜 = × 𝑡; t= Acceleration a=μg
2𝑅 3𝜇𝑔

𝑣𝑡 = 𝑣 − 𝑎𝑡 (Final velocity 𝑣𝑡 = 0);

𝑣
v=μgt; t= ,To stop the sphere, time at which v and ω are zero , should be same.
μg

𝑣 2𝜔𝑜 𝑅 𝑣 2𝑅
= → = .
𝜇𝑔 3𝜇𝑔 𝜔𝑜 3

10. A wheel of radius r rolls(rolling without slipping) on a level road as shown in the figure
.Find out velocity of point A and B.

A. 𝑣𝐴 = 0, 𝑣𝐵 = −𝑣
B. 𝑣𝐴 = 0, 𝑣𝐵 = 2𝑣
C. 𝑣𝐴 = −𝑣, 𝑣𝐵 = 𝑣
D. 𝑣𝐴 = 𝑣, 𝑣𝐵 = 2𝑣

Ans: B

Solution: Linear velocity of any point on the rim of the wheel has magnitude

ωr in the reference frame of centre of wheel (C-frame). Velocity in

ground frame is the vector sum of velocity in C-frame and the

velocity of centre of wheel.

contact point at surface is in the rest for pure rolling

Velocity of point A is zero. So v=ωR

Velocity of point B=v+ωR=2v.

11. A uniform sphere of mass 200g rolls without slipping on a plane surface so that its centre
moves at a speed of 2cm𝑠 −1 . Find its kinetic energy.
A. 4.6×10−5 J
B. 5.6×10−4 J
C. 5.6×10−6 J
D. 5.6×10−5 J

Ans: D

Solution: The kinetic energy of sphere is the sum of the translational kinetic energy and the

rotational kinetic energy . As the sphere rolls without slipping on the plane surface
 𝑣𝑐𝑚 1 1
its angular speed about centre is ω= . The kinetic energy is K= 𝐼𝑐𝑚 𝜔2 + 𝑀𝑣𝑐𝑚
2
𝑟 2 2

1 2 1 7 7
= ∗ 𝑀𝑟 2 𝜔2 + 𝑀𝑣𝑐𝑚
2 = 𝑀𝑣 2 = (0.2)(0.02)=5.6×10−5 J.
𝑐𝑚
2 5 2 10 10

12. A solid sphere is released from rest from the top of an incline of inclination θ and length
l. If the sphere rolls without slipping. What will be its speed when it reaches the bottom?
A. √2𝑔𝑙 sin 𝜃
10
B. √ 𝑔𝑙 sin 𝜃
9
10
C. √ 𝑔𝑙 sin 𝜃
7

D. 2√3𝑔𝑙 sin 𝜃

Ans: C

Solution: Let the mass of the sphere be m and its radius be r. Suppose the linear speed of the

sphere when it reaches bottom is v. As the sphere rolls without slipping, its angular

speed ω about its axis is v/r. The kinetic energy at the bottom will be
1 1 1 2 1 1 1 7
k= 𝐼𝜔2 + 𝑚𝑣 2 = ( 𝑚𝑟 2 ) 𝜔2 + 𝑚𝑣 2 = 𝑚𝑣 2 + 𝑚𝑣 2 = 𝑚𝑣 2
2 2 2 5 2 5 2 10

7
this should be equal to the loss of potential energy mgl*sin θ= 𝑚𝑣 2
10

10
or v=√ 𝑔𝑙 sin 𝜃.
7

13. A child with mass m is standing at the edge of a disc with moment of inertia I, radius R,
and initial angular velocity ω. See figure given below . The child jumps of the edge of
the disc with tangential velocity v w.r.t the ground. The new angular velocity of the disc

is______in rad/s.
(𝐼+𝑚𝑅2 )𝜔2 −𝑚𝑣 2
A. √
𝐼
𝐼𝜔2 −𝑚𝑣 2
B. √
𝐼
𝐼𝜔−𝑚𝑣𝑟
C.
𝐼
(𝐼+𝑚𝑅2 )𝜔−𝑚𝑣𝑅
D.
𝐼

Ans: D

Solution: Energy is not conserved in this case because the disc is fixed at its centre and a force

is acting on it when the child jumps. But the angular momentum can be conserved

since no torque is present in the body-disc system .

∴Initial angular momentum=Final angular momentum

(𝐼+𝑚𝑅2 )𝜔−𝑚𝑣𝑅
→ (𝐼 + 𝑚𝑅2 )𝜔 = 𝐼𝜔′ + 𝑚𝑅𝑣→𝜔′ = rad/s.
𝐼
14. A circular disc of mass M and radius R is rotating about an axis passing through its centre
and perpendicular to its plane with a kinetic energy K. its angular momentum L will be
A. √𝑀𝑅2 𝐾
B. √2𝑀𝑅2 𝐾
𝐾
C. √
𝑀𝑅2
𝐾
D. √
2𝑀𝑅2

Ans: A
1 1 𝐿2 1
Solution: L=Iω and K= 𝐼𝜔2 = (𝐼𝜔)2 = or L=√2𝐼𝐾 but I= 𝑀𝑅2
2 2𝐼 2𝐼 2

2𝑀𝑅2 𝐾
∴√ =√𝑀𝑅2 𝐾.
2

15. A circular disc rolls down an inclined plane. The ratio of rotational kinetic energy to total
kinetic energy is____.
A. 1:2
B. 1:3
C. 2:3
D. 3:4

Ans: B
1 1 1 1
Solution: Rotational K.E= 𝐼𝜔2 and total K.E= 𝑚𝑣 2 + 𝐼𝜔2 but I= 𝑀𝑅2
2 2 2 2

1
1 1 1 1 𝑀𝑣 2 1
and v=ωR then 𝐼𝜔2 = ( 𝑀𝑅2 ) 𝜔2 = 𝑀𝑣 2 thus ratio is 1
4
1 = .
2 2 2 4 𝑀𝑣 + 𝑚𝑣 2
2 3
4 2

16. A spherical ball rolls on a horizontal surface of a plane table without slipping. The fraction
of its total energy associated with the rotation is ___.
2
A.
5
3
B.
5
2
C.
7
3
D.
7

Ans: C
2 1 1 2 1
Solution: For a sphere I= 𝑀𝑅2 ∴𝐾𝑟 = 𝐼𝜔2 = ( 𝑀𝑅2 ) 𝜔2 = 𝑀𝑣 2
5 2 2 5 5

1
𝐾𝑟 𝑀𝑣 2 2
To find = 1
5
1 = .
𝐾 𝑀𝑣 2 + 𝑀𝑣 2 7
5 2

17. A solid sphere of mass 0.5kg and radius 0.1m rolls without slipping with velocity 0.2m/s.
The total Kinetic energy of the sphere is ___.
A. 0.14J
B. 0.28J
C. 0.014J
D. 0.028J

Ans: C
1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 7
Solution: K= 𝑚𝑣 2 + 𝐼𝜔2 = 𝑚𝑣 2 + ( 𝑀𝑅2 ) 𝜔2 = 𝑚𝑣 2 + ( 𝑀𝑅2 ) (𝑣𝑅)2 = 𝑚𝑣 2
2 2 2 2 5 2 2 5 10

7
= ∗ 0.5 ∗ 0.22 =0.014J.
10

18. A ring rolls down an inclined plane. The ratio of rotational kinetic energy to translational
kinetic energy is _____
A. 1:3
B. 1:1
C. 3:1
D. 2:1
Ans: B
1 𝑣 2
𝐾𝑟 𝐼𝜔2 𝑀𝑅2 ( )
Solution: = 12 = 𝑅
2
=1
𝐾𝑡 𝑚𝑣 2 𝑀𝑣
2

19. A solid sphere, a hollow sphere and a ring are released from the top of an inclined plane
(frictionless) so that they slide down the plane. The maximum acceleration down the
plane is for (no rolling)
A. Solid sphere
B. Hollow sphere
C. Ring
D. All same

Ans: A

Solution: There will be no rolling since the plane is frictionless. The acceleration will depend

on mass only. If the masses of the three bodies are same, their acceleration are

same.

20. A hoop of radius r and mass m rotating with angular velocity 𝜔𝑜 is placed on a rough
horizontal surface. The initial velocity of the centre of the hoop is zero. What will be the
velocity of the centre of the hoop when it ceases to slip?
𝑟𝜔𝑜
A.
4
𝑟𝜔𝑜
B.
3
𝑟𝜔𝑜
C.
2
D. 𝑟𝜔𝑜

Ans: C

Solution: If v is the velocity of centre of mass when the hoop ceases to slip, angular
𝑣
of the hoop is ω= ,from conservation of angular momentum we have
𝑟

𝑣 𝑟𝜔𝑜
I𝜔𝑜 = 𝑚𝑣𝑟 + 𝐼𝜔→𝑚𝑟 2 𝜔𝑜 = 𝑚𝑣𝑟 + 𝑚𝑟 2 ( ) = 2𝑚𝑣𝑟 ∴v= .
𝑟 2

21. A thin circular ring of mass m and radius R is rotating about an axis with a constant
angular velocity ω. Two objects each mass M are attached gently to the opposite ends
of a diameter of the ring. The ring now rotates with angular velocity ω’ equal to
𝜔(𝑚+2𝑀)
A.
𝑚
𝜔(𝑚−2𝑀)
B.
𝑚+2𝑀
𝜔𝑚
C.
𝑚+𝑀
𝜔𝑚
D.
𝑚+2𝑀

Ans: D

Solution: Since there is no external torque acting on the system, its angular momentum

remains constant. ∴I1ω1=I2ω2 i.e 𝑚𝑅 2 𝜔 = (m𝑅2 + 2M𝑅2 ) ω’

𝑚
∴ ω’=( ) 𝜔.
𝑚+2𝑀
22. A disc rolls without slipping on a horizontal surface with constant angular velocity ω. P
and Q are two points such that their distance from the centre C is same. If 𝑉𝐶 , 𝑉𝑄 and 𝑉𝑃
are the respective magnitude of velocities at C,Q and P then

A. 𝑉𝑃 < 𝑉𝐶 > 𝑉𝑄
B. 𝑉𝑄 < 𝑉𝐶 < 𝑉𝑃
C. 𝑉𝑄 > 𝑉𝐶 > 𝑉𝑃
𝑉𝐶
D. 𝑉𝑄 = 𝑉𝐶 , 𝑉𝑃 =
2

Ans: C

Solution: OQ>OC>OP→ 𝑉𝑄 > 𝑉𝐶 > 𝑉𝑃

23. A small object of uniform density rolls up a curved surface with a initial velocity v. It
3𝑣 2
reaches up to a maximum height of with respect to the initial position. The object
4𝑔
is___.
A. Ring
B. Solid sphere
C. Hollow sphere
D. Disc

Ans: D

Solution: Since the object rolls, mechanical energy is conserved

1 1 𝑣 2 3𝑣 2 3 1
𝑚𝑣 2 + 𝐼𝐶𝑀 ( ) =mg → 𝑚𝑅2 + 𝐼𝐶𝑀 = 𝑚𝑅2 →𝐼𝐶𝑀 = 𝑚𝑅2 ∴ Object is disc.
2 2 𝑟 4𝑔 2 2

24. A hollow cylinder open at both ends (a)slips without rolling (b) rolls without slipping with
the same velocity . The ratio of the kinetic energies in the two cases will be
A. 2:3
B. 3:2
C. 2:1
D. 1:2

Ans: D
1 1 1
Solution: K.E without rolling k’= 𝑚𝑣 2 and K.E with rolling is k’’= 𝑚𝑣 2 + 𝐼𝜔2
2 2 2

1
1 1 1 1 𝑘′ 𝑚𝑣 2 1
= 𝑚𝑣 2 + (𝑚𝑅2 )𝜔2 = 𝑚𝑣 2 + 𝑚𝑣 2 = 𝑚𝑣 2 ∴ = 2
= .
2 2 2 2 𝑘′′ 𝑚𝑣 2 2

25. A sphere rolls on a horizontal plane without slipping. Percentage of kinetic energy which
is rotational is approximately
A. 28
B. 3
C. 72
D. 100

Ans: A
1 1 1 1 2 1 1 7
Solution: Total energy= 𝑚𝑣 2 + 𝐼𝜔2 = 𝑚𝑣 2 + ( 𝑚𝑅2 ) 𝜔2 = 𝑚𝑣 2 + 𝑚𝑣 2 = 𝑚𝑣 2
2 2 2 2 5 2 5 10
 1

% of rotational energy = 57 ∗ 100 = 28%.

10

26. A solid sphere rolls down two different inclined planes of the same height but of different
inclinations:
A. In both the cases , the speeds and time of descent will be same
B. The speeds will be same, but time of descent will be different
C. The speeds will be different, but time of descent will be same
D. Speeds and time of descent both will be different

Ans:B

2𝑔ℎ
Solution: As v=√ 𝐼 , it is independent of the inclination of the plane and depend only
1+
𝑀𝑅2

1 2ℎ 𝐼
on height h through which body descends. But because t= √ 𝑔 (1 + 𝑀𝑅2 )
sin 𝜃

depends on the inclination also, hence greater the inclination ,lesser will be the

time of descend. Hence, in present case, the speed will be same (because h is

same) but time of descent will be different(because of different inclination).

27. A body of mass m slides down an incline and reaches the bottom with a velocity v. If the
same mass was in the form of a ring which rolls down the incline, the velocity of the ring
at the bottom would have been
A. v
B. √2𝑣
𝑣
C.
√2
2
D. √ v
5

Ans: C

Solution: For sliding body of mass m v=√2𝑔ℎ for a rolling ring of same mass m

2𝑔ℎ 2𝑔ℎ 2𝑔ℎ 𝑣

vring=√ =√ 𝐼 =√ 𝑀𝑅2
=√𝑔ℎ= .
𝛽 1+ 1+ √2
𝑀𝑅2 𝑀𝑅2

28. A rigid body of mass m and radius r rolls without slipping on a surface. A force is acting
on the rigid body at a x distance from the centre as shown in figure. Find the value of x
so that static friction is zero.

𝐼𝐶𝑀
A.
𝑚𝑅
𝐼𝐶𝑀
B.
2𝑚𝑅
2𝐼𝐶𝑀
C.
𝑚𝑅
D. R

Ans: A

Solution: For static friction to be zero , the linear and angular accelerations a and α caused

by the force F should be related as a=αR , for rolling without slipping.

 Torque about centre of mass Fx=𝐼𝐶𝑀 𝛼 … (1) and F=ma..(2) from (1) and (2)
𝐼
max=𝐼𝐶𝑀 𝛼 thus x= 𝐶𝑀.
𝑚𝑅

29. There are two cylinders of radii R1 and R2 having moments of inertia I1 and I2 about their
respective axes as shown in the figure. Initially, the cylinders rotate about their axes
with angular speed ω1 and ω2 as shown in the figure .The cylinders are moved close to
each other keeping the axes parallel . The cylinders first slip over the contact but the
slipping finally ceases due to the friction between them .Calculate the angular speeds of
the cylinder R1 after the slipping ceases.

𝐼1 𝜔1 𝑅2 +𝐼2 𝜔2 𝑅1
A. 𝑅2
𝐼2 𝑅12 +𝐼1 𝑅22
𝐼1 𝜔1 𝑅2 +𝐼2 𝜔2 𝑅1
B. 𝑅1
𝐼1 𝑅12 +𝐼2 𝑅22
𝐼1 𝜔1 𝑅1 +𝐼2 𝜔2 𝑅2
C. 𝑅2
𝐼2 𝑅12 +𝐼1 𝑅22
𝐼1 𝜔1 𝑅2 +𝐼2 𝜔2 𝑅1
D. 𝑅1
𝐼1 𝑅12 +𝐼2 𝑅22

Ans: A

Solution: If ω1’ and ω2’ be the respective angular speeds at the instant slipping ceases, we

have ω1’𝑅1 = ω2’𝑅2 t..(1) he change in its angular speed is brought about by the

frictional force which acts as long as the slipping exists. If this force f acts for a

time t, the torque on the first cylinder f𝑅1 and that on the second is f𝑅2 . Assuming

𝜔1 > 𝜔2 the corresponding angular impulses are -f𝑅1 𝑡 and f𝑅2 𝑡 , we therefore have
𝐼1 𝐼2
-f𝑅1 𝑡=𝐼1 (𝜔1 ′ − 𝜔1 ) and f𝑅2 𝑡=𝐼2 (𝜔2′ − 𝜔2 ) or − (𝜔1′ − 𝜔1 ) = (𝜔2′ − 𝜔2 )…(2)
𝑅1 𝑅2

𝐼 𝜔1 𝑅2 +𝐼2 𝜔2 𝑅1
solving (1) and (2) we have 𝜔1 ′= 1 𝑅2 .
𝐼2 𝑅12 +𝐼1 𝑅22

30. A solid cone is released from rest from the top of an incline of inclination θ and length l.
If the sphere rolls without slipping. What will be its speed when it reaches the bottom?
13
A. √ 𝑔𝑙 cos 𝜃
20

10
B. √ 𝑔𝑙 sin 𝜃
7

4
C. √ 𝑔𝑙 cos 𝜃
3
20
D. √ 𝑔𝑙 sin 𝜃
13

Ans: D
1 1 1 1 3 13
Solution: K.E= 𝑚𝑣 2 + 𝐼𝜔2 = 𝑚𝑣 2 + ( 𝑚𝑅2 ) 𝜔2 = 𝑚𝑣 2 this should be equal to the loss
2 2 2 2 10 20

13 20
of potential energy mgl sinθ. Thus 𝑚𝑣 2 = mgl sinθ→v=√ 𝑔𝑙 sin 𝜃.
20 13