Physics MCQs

Physics

Rotational and Circular Motion


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#33

For bank angle $\phi$, ideal speed $v$ (no friction):

A) $v=\sqrt{rg\tan\phi}$

B) $v=\sqrt{gr\tan\phi}$

C) $v=\sqrt{g/\tan\phi}$

D) $v=\sqrt{r/g}$

Answer:   A
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#34

Conical pendulum tension provides:

A) centripetal component

B) tangential component only

C) no radial component

D) weightless support

Answer:   A
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#35

Radial component of acceleration in circular motion:

A) $a_{r}=\dfrac{v^{2}}{r}$

B) $a_{r}=v^{2}r$

C) $a_{r}=\dfrac{r}{v^{2}}$

D) $a_{r}=vr$

Answer:   A
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#36

Tangential acceleration is:

A) $a_{t}=r\alpha$

B) $a_{t}=\dfrac{\alpha}{r}$

C) $a_{t}=\dfrac{r}{\alpha}$

D) $a_{t}=r\omega$

Answer:   A
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#37

For disc rolling without slipping down incline, acceleration is:

A) $a=\dfrac{g\sin\theta}{1+\tfrac{I}{mR^{2}}}$

B) $a=g\sin\theta$

C) $a=\dfrac{g\sin\theta}{2}$

D) $a=\dfrac{g\cos\theta}{1+I/mR^{2}}$

Answer:   A
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#38

Gyroscope resists change in:

A) axis of rotation

B) mass

C) speed of light

D) inertia of translation

Answer:   A
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#39

Static friction for rolling without slipping does:

A) no work at point of contact (ideal rigid surface)

B) positive work

C) negative work

D) always zero force

Answer:   A
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#40

If external torque is zero, then:

A) $\Delta\vec L=0$

B) $\Delta K=0$

C) $\Delta \omega=0$

D) $\Delta \theta=0$

Answer:   A
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