DPP Rotation
DPP Rotation
DPP Rotation
1.Two forces 𝐹⃗ = 2𝚤ˆ − 5𝚥ˆ − 6𝑘ˆ and 𝐹⃗ = −𝚤ˆ + 2𝚥ˆ − 𝑘ˆ are acting on a body at the points (1,1,0) and
(0,1,2) respectively. Find torque acting on the body about point (−1,0,1).
2. A simple pendulum having bob of mass m and length is pulled aside to make an angle 𝜃 with the
vertical. Find the magnitude of the torque of the weight of the bob about the point of suspension. At which
position its torque is zero? At which 𝜃 it is maximum?
3. A particle having mass 𝑚 is projected with a speed 𝑣 at an angle 𝛼 with horizontal ground. Find the
torque of the weight of the particle about the point of projection when the particle (a) is at the highest point.
(b) reaches the ground.
Ans. (a) 𝑚𝑣 sin 𝛼cos 𝛼 perpendicular to the plane of motion
(b) 2mv sin 𝛼cos 𝛼 perpendicular to the plane of motion
(a) mv sin 𝛼cos 𝛼
(b) 2mv sin 𝛼cos 𝛼
4. Calculate the net torque on the system about the point O as shown in
figure if F = 11 N, F = 9 N, F = 10 N, a = 10 cm and b = 20 cm.
(All the forces along the tangent.)
5. If a rigid body is subjected to two forces 𝐹⃗ = 2𝚤ˆ + 3𝚥ˆ + 4𝑘ˆ acting at (3,3,4) and 𝐹⃗ = −2𝚤ˆ − 3𝚥ˆ − 4𝑘ˆ
acting at (1,0,0) then which of the following is (are) true?
(A) The body is in equilibrium.
(B) The body is under the influence of a torque only.
(C) The body is under the influence of a single force.
(D) the body is under the influence of a force together with a torque.
6. A force 𝐹⃗ = 4𝚤ˆ − 10𝚥ˆ acts on a body at a point having position vector −5𝚤ˆ − 3𝚥ˆ relative to origin of co-
ordinates on the axis of rotation. The torque acting on the body about the origin is:
(A) 38𝑘ˆ
(B) −25k̂
(C) 62k̂
(D) none of these
7. In case of torque of a couple if the axis is changed by displacing it parallel to itself, torque will :
(A) increase
(B) decrease
(C ) remain constant
(D) None of these
8. Four equal and parallel forces are acting on a rod (as shown in figure) in horizontal plane at distances of
20 cm, 40 cm, 60 cm and 80 cm respectively from one end of the rod. Under the influence of these forces
the rod:
9. A rod of weight 𝑤 is supported by two parallel knife edges 𝐴&𝐵 and is in equilibrium in a horizontal
position. The knives are at a distance 𝑑 from each other. The centre of mass of the rod is at a distance 𝑥 from
𝐴. The normal reactions at 𝐴 and 𝐵 will be :
10. The beam and pans of a balance have negligible mass. An object weighs 𝑊 when placed in one pan and
W when placed in the other pan. The weight W of the object is :
(A) W W
(B) (W + W )
(C) 𝑊 + 𝑊
(D) (W + W )/2
11.
12.
13.
Answers:
1. (−14𝚤ˆ + 10𝚥ˆ − 9𝑘ˆ ) 2. Torque is maximum when string is horizontal that is 𝜃 = 90∘ 3. (i)
𝑚𝑣 sin 𝛼cos 𝛼 perpendicular to the plane of motion (ii) 2mv sin 𝛼cos 𝛼 perpendicular to the plane of
motion 4. 3 N − m
5.a 6. = 50𝑘ˆ + 12𝑘ˆ = 62𝑘ˆ 7. (c)torque of a couple is always remains constant about any
10. 𝑤 = √𝑤 𝑤 11. (b),(c) 12.a 13. (a), (b) 14. (b), (c)