A circular disc of radius is cut from a disc of radius . Find MOI of remaining part about .
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Concept:
MOI of remaining = MOI of full disc - MOI of removed part. Step 1: Full disc
Step 2: Small disc mass
MOI about its centre:
Step 3: Shift to centre
Distance = Step 4: Remaining MOI
Scaling gives:
Conclusion:
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PYQ 2014
medium
physicsID: met-2014
Four thin rods of same mass and length form a square. Find moment of inertia about axis through centre and perpendicular to plane.
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Concept:
Use parallel axis theorem. Step 1: MOI of one rod about its centre
Step 2: Shift to square centre
Distance = Step 3: Total for 4 rods Conclusion:
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PYQ 2014
medium
physicsID: met-2014
A wheel rotates at and stops in . Find work done if .
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Concept:
Work done = change in rotational KE. Step 1: Initial KE
Step 2: Final KE = 0 But opposing torque energy dissipated:
Conclusion:
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PYQ 2014
medium
physicsID: met-2014
A solid sphere (radius ) recast into disc. MOI about edge remains same. Find disc radius.
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Concept:
Use parallel axis theorem. Step 1: Sphere MOI
Step 2: Disc MOI about edge
Step 3: Equate Conclusion:
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PYQ 2015
medium
physicsID: met-2015
A solid cylinder is rolling down on an inclined plane of angle . The coefficient of static friction between the plane and the cylinder is . The condition for the cylinder not to slip is
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
For rolling without slipping, friction must be sufficient to provide the necessary torque for angular acceleration.