Torque
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Questions 9 MCQs
A uniform rod of length and mass is free to rotate in a vertical plane about . The rod, initially in the horizontal position, is released. The initial angular acceleration of the rod is: (Moment of inertia of the rod about is )
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If is the force acting on a particle having position vector and be the torque of this force about the origin, then:
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is an equilateral triangle with as its centre. and represent three forces acting along the sides and respectively. If the total torque about is zero, then the magnitude of is:
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A rod of mass and length is hinged at end . The rod is kept horizontal by a massless string tied to point as shown in the figure. When the string is cut, the initial angular acceleration of the rod is:Β

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An automobile moves on a road with a speed of The radius of its wheels is m and the moment of inertia of the wheel about its axis of rotation is If the vehicle is brought to rest in s, the magnitude of average torque transmitted by its brakes to the wheel is:
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The moment of the force, at point ( ) about the point ( ) is given by:
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A solid cylinder of mass and radius is rotating about its axis at the rate of The torque required to stop after revolutions is:
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A uniform rod of length and mass is balanced on a wedge placed at mark. A mass of is suspended from the rod at and another unknown mass is suspended from the rod at mark as shown in the figure. What would be the value of such that the rod is in equilibrium?
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Preparing Torque for NEET
Torque is a specific sub-topic that frequently appears in the NEET examination. Understanding the underlying principles and practicing targeted questions is key to mastering this concept.
The questions compiled above are previous year questions (PYQs) directly related to Torque. Practicing these specific questions helps you understand the difficulty level and the examiner's approach to this topic.
Topic Frequently Asked Questions
Is Torque a high-weightage topic?
You can refer to the priority and consistency badges at the top of this page. High priority topics should be thoroughly revised multiple times before the exam.
Should I memorize the solutions?
No, it is highly recommended to understand the core concept and methodology behind each solution rather than memorizing them, as exact questions are rarely repeated, but the concepts definitely are.