A English

Energy conservation, Kinetic Energy,  Work and Power of Rotational Motion Questions in English

Class 11 Physics · System of Particles and Rotational Motion · Energy conservation, Kinetic Energy,  Work and Power of Rotational Motion

51+

Questions

English

Language

100%

With Solutions

Showing 1 of 51 questions in English

51
DifficultMCQ
$A$ thin uniform rod $AB$ of mass $m$ and length $l$ is hinged at one end $A$ to the ground level. Initially, the rod stands vertically and is allowed to fall freely to the ground in the vertical plane. The angular velocity of the rod when its $B$ end strikes the ground is $(g = \text{acceleration due to gravity})$
A
$\sqrt{2g/l}$
B
$\sqrt{3g/l}$
C
$\sqrt{mg/l}$
D
$\sqrt{mg/3l}$

Solution

(B) By the law of conservation of energy, the potential energy lost by the rod is equal to the rotational kinetic energy gained by it.
Initially, the center of mass of the rod is at a height $h = l/2$ from the ground.
Potential Energy $(PE)$ lost = $mgh = mg(l/2)$.
Rotational Kinetic Energy $(KE)$ gained = $(1/2)I\omega^2$, where $I$ is the moment of inertia of the rod about the hinge $A$.
The moment of inertia of a rod about one end is $I = ml^2/3$.
Equating $PE$ and $KE$: $mgl/2 = (1/2)(ml^2/3)\omega^2$.
$mgl/2 = (ml^2/6)\omega^2$.
$\omega^2 = (mgl/2) \times (6/ml^2) = 3g/l$.
Therefore, $\omega = \sqrt{3g/l}$.

System of Particles and Rotational Motion — Energy conservation, Kinetic Energy,  Work and Power of Rotational Motion · Frequently Asked Questions

1Are these System of Particles and Rotational Motion questions useful for JEE and NEET?

Yes. All questions in this section are mapped to JEE Main and NEET exam patterns. Previous year questions from JEE Main, NEET, GUJCET and state-level exams are included with full solutions.

2Can I switch to Hindi or Gujarati for these questions?

Yes. Use the language tabs in the hero section or the sidebar to view the same questions and solutions in English, Hindi or Gujarati.

3How do I generate a question paper from this subtopic?

Use the Vedclass Exam Paper Generator — select the chapter and subtopic, set difficulty, and generate Sets A, B, C, D automatically. First 3 chapters of every subject are free.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D papers from this chapter in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo
For Teachers & Institutes

Generate a System of Particles and Rotational Motion Exam Paper in 2 Minutes

Select subtopic & difficulty — Sets A, B, C, D auto-generated with No Repeat logic.

First 3 chapters of every subject are free — no payment required.