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CLASS 11 PHYSICS PFP 11 ROTATIONAL MOTION 01 1. A rod AB of length L has its linear density varying as = a + bx where a and b are positive constant and x is the distance from end A of the rod. (a) Write the SI units of A and B (b) Determine the mass of the rod (c) Determine the distance of the CM of the rod from end A 2. Two blocks A and B of equal mass are released on the two sides of a smooth fixed wedge as shown. Determine the acceleration of the CM of the two masses.

3. In the arrangement shown, determine the acceleration of the CM of the two blocks

4. Two particles of masses 1 kg and 2 kg are 10 m at t = 0 with velocities 2 m/s and 1 m/s towards each other. Locate the CM of the two particles at t = 1 sec.

5. Determine the MI of a uniform rectangular sheet of length L and breadth B about the axis shown.

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6. Determine the MI of a uniform triangular lamina of mass M about the axis shown in the figure.

7. Determine the MI of a uniform equilateral lamina of mass M and side an about the axis shown in the figure.

8. Consider the configuration of masses shown in the figure. Determine the radius of gyration of the system about the stated axis.

9. A pendulum bob of mass M, tied to a string of length L is oscillating in a vertical plane. O is the point of suspension. Determine the torque and angular momentum of the bob about O when the string makes 30o with the vertical. The pendulum has an angular amplitude of 60o.

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10. Determine the radius of gyration of a uniform circular disc of radius R about an axis (a) passing through its center and perpendicular to its plane (b) along its diameter

11.Determine the radius of gyration of a uniform hollow sphere of radius R about a diametrical axis

12. Determine A x B given A = 2i 3j + 5k and B = 4i 3j + 2k 13. A particle of mass 2 kg has a velocity v = 3i + 4j 5k. Determine its angular momentum about (a) the origin (b) the point (1, 2, 0) 14. A particle of mass 2 kg is acted upon by a constant force F = 2j 3i + 4k. Determine the torque on the particle due to the force (a) about the origin (b) about the point (1, -2, 0) 15.The figure shows a ball projected at an angle to the horizontal. The ball explodes at the point P in its trajectory. Draw the path of the CM of the fragments of the ball after the explosion.

16. The angular displacement of a point on the rim of a rotating wheel is given by = 3t 5t2 + 2t3 where t is in sec and is in rad. The radius of the wheel is 20 cm. Determine the following: (a) The angular velocity of the wheel at t = 1 sec (b) The linear speed of the particle on the rim of the wheel at t = 1 sec (c) The angular acceleration of the wheel at t = 2 sec (d) The tangential acceleration of a point on the wheel at t = 2 sec (e) The radial acceleration of a pointy on the wheel at t = 2 sec