Physics MCQs

Physics

Rotational and Circular Motion


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#177

Linear velocity \(\vec{V}\) and centripetal force \(\vec{F}_c\) are

A) Perpendicular

B) Parallel

C) Antiparallel

D) Inclined at 45° to each other

Answer:   A
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#178

The point at which an applied force produces a linear acceleration but no rotation is called

A) Centre of gravity

B) Origin

C) Geometric center

D) Centre of mass

Answer:   D
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#179

Which of the following quantities remain constant in a planetary motion?

A) Speed

B) K.E

C) Angular momentum

D) Angular speed

Answer:   C
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#180

If the angular velocity of Earth around its own axis is doubled, which statement is correct?

A) \(K.E_{rot} = \text{doubled}\), \(T = \text{halved}\)

B) \(K.E_{rot} = \text{fourfold}\), \(T = \text{halved}\)

C) \(K.E_{rot} = \text{constant}\)

D) \(T = \text{constant}\)

Answer:   B
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#181

The acceleration of a body undergoing uniform circular motion is constant in

A) Magnitude only

B) Direction only

C) Both magnitude and direction

D) Neither magnitude nor direction

Answer:   A
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#182

A pendulum on Earth has a time period 1 sec. Its time period in a box orbiting Earth is

A) 1 s

B) 5 s

C) 0

D) 8

Answer:   A
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#183

Angular speed of a satellite around Earth is

A) \(\sqrt{\frac{GM}{r^3}}\)

B) \(\frac{GM}{r}\)

C) \(\sqrt{\frac{GM 2}{r^3}}\)

D) \(\frac{GM}{r}\)

Answer:   A
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#184

Trackers in cars use global positioning system which consists of how many satellites?

A) 12

B) 24

C) 6

D) 18

Answer:   B
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