Rotational Motion Test (JEE-Main Pattern)

SECTION–A : (Maximum Marks : 76)

• This section contains NINTEEN questions.
• Each question has FOUR options (1), (2), (3) and (4). ONLY ONE of these four options is
correct.
• For each question, darken the bubble corresponding to the correct option in the ORS.
• For each question, marks will be awarded in one of the following categories :
Full Marks : +4, if only the bubble corresponding to the correct option is darkened.
Zero Marks : 0, if none of the bubbles is darkened.
Negative Marks : –1 in all other cases

1. Two identical rods each of mass M and length L are kept according to figure. The moment of
inertia of rods about an axis passing through O and perpendicular to the plane of the rods, is :-

1 2 2 2 1 2
(1) ML (2) ML (3) ML2 (4) ML
3 3 2

2. A uniform disc of mass mo rotates freely about a fixed horizontal axis passing through its
centre. A thin cotton pad is fixed to its rim, which can absorb water. The mass of water
dripping onto the pad per unit time is . After what time will the angular velocity of the disc
get reduced to half of its initial value ?

2m0 3m0 m0 m0
(1) (2) (3) (4)
   2
3. Each of the given uniform objects in options have same mass M and radius R. Which of the
MR2
following can not have moment of inertia about any axis :-
2
(1) Ring (2) Hollow shell (3) Solid sphere (4) Disc

4. In the figure the block 'A' has acceleration 'a' downward. The pulley 'P' has a radius r and
mass m. The string does not slip on the pulley. Then which one is incorrect ?

P
r •

m B
3m A a

(1) The two sections of the string have unequal tensions.

(2) The two blocks have acceleration of equal magnitude.
(3) The angular acceleration of P is a/r.
g
(4) a >
2

5. A solid spherical ball of mass 2 kg and radius 2m is hit horizontally at a height h above ground
such that it starts rolling purely on the smooth ground. What is value of h ?

14 7 7 14
(1) m (2) m (3) m (4) m
5 3 8 3

6. A semi-circular lamina of mass m has radius r and centre C. Its moment of inertia about an
axis passing through its centre of mass and perpendicular to its plane is–
C

m r

1 2 1 4  1 8   1 16 
(1) mr (2)  − 2  mr 2 (3)  − 2  mr 2 (4)  − 2  mr 2
2 2    2 9   2 9 
7. A right triangular plate ABC of mass m is free to rotate in the vertical plane about a fixed
horizontal axis through A. It is supported by a string such that the side AB is horizontal. The
reaction at the support A in equilibrium is:

mg 2mg mg
(1) (2) (3) (4) mg
3 3 2

8. A uniform rod of length l and mass M rotating about a fixed vertical axis passing through it’s
centre on a smooth horizontal table. It elastically strikes a particle placed at a distance l/3
from its axis of rotation and stops. Then mass of the particle is

3M 3M 4M
(1) 3M (2) (3) (4)
4 2 3

9. A hollow sphere of radius R and mass m is fully filled with non viscous liquid of mass m. It is
rolled down a horizontal plane such that its centre of mass moves with a velocity v. If it purely
rolls
5
(1) Kinetic energy of the sphere is mv2
6
4
(2) Kinetic energy of the sphere is mv 2
5
8
(3) Angular momentum of the sphere about a fixed point on ground is mvR
3
14
(4) Angular momentum of the sphere about a fixed point on ground is mvR
5

10. A hoop and a solid cylinder have the same mass and radius. They both roll, without slipping,
on a horizontal surface. If their kinetic energies are equal
(1) the hoop has a greater translational speed than the cylinder
(2) the cylinder has a greater translational speed than the hoop
(3) the hoop and the cylinder have the same translational speed
(4) the hoop has a greater rotational speed than the cylinder
11. A cylinder rolls up an inclined plane, reaches some height, and then rolls down (without
slipping throughout these motions). The directions of the frictional force acting on the
cylinder are
(1) Up the incline while ascending and down the incline while descending
(2) Up the incline while ascending as well as descending
(3) down the incline while ascending and up the incline while descending
(4) down the incline while ascending as well as descending

12. In the following figure, a sphere of radius 3m rolls on a plank. The accelerations of the sphere
and the plank are indicated. The value of  is

a2 = 6 m/s2 3m

a1 = 3 m/s2

(1) 3 rad/s2
(2) 6 rad/s2
(3) 3 rad/s2 (opposite to the direction shown in figure)
(4) 1 rad/s2

13. A particle of mass 2 kg located at the position (iˆ + ˆj ) m has a velocity 2 ( +iˆ − ˆj + kˆ ) m/s. Its
angular momentum about z-axis in kg-m2/s is:
(1) zero (2) +8 (3) 12 (4) –8

14. A pulley is hinged at the centre and a massless thread is wrapped around it. The thread is
pulled with a constant force F starting from rest. As time increases,

(1) its angular velocity increases, but force on hinge remains constant
(2) its angular velocity remains same, but force on hinge increases
(3) its angular velocity increases and force on hinge increases
(4) its angular velocity remains same and force on hinge is constant
15. I1 and I2 are diametric axis and I3 is axis perpendicular to plane of disc and passing through
centre of disc having mass m, radius R, I1 + I2 + I3 will be :

I3
I1

I2

mR2 mR2
(1) mR2 (2) (3) (4) 2mR2
2 4

16. For the wheel-and-axle system shown, which of the following expresses the condition
required for the system to be in static equilibrium?

(1) m1 = m2 (2) am1 = bm2 (3) am2 = bm1 (4) a2ml = b2m2

17. Calculate the hinge force when the rod becomes vertical. Initial situation is shown in figure
and string is then cut. (hinge is frictionless)

L

3 5
(1) Fx = 0; Fy = Mg (2) Fx = Mg ; Fy = Mg
2 2
3 3 5
(3) Fx = Mg ; Fy = Mg (4) Fx = 0 ; Fy = Mg
2 2 2

18. A cubical block of side 1m and mass 1kg is pulled by a force F applied to central line so that it
slides with an acceleration of 1m/s2. What is the net torque on it about O.

O F
2m
1 1
(1) 1Nm (2) Nm (3) Nm (4) zero
2 9
19. The ratio of the radii of gyration of a circular disc and a circular ring of the same radii about a
tangential axis in the plane is :-

(1) 1 : 2 (2) 5: 6 (3) 2 : 3 (4) 2 : 1

SECTION–B : (Maximum Marks : 20)

• This section contains EIGHT Questions. Attempt any five Questions. First five Questions
Attempt will be considered for marking.
• The answer to each question is a NUMERICAL VALUE.
• For each question, enter the correct numerical value (If the numerical value has more than
two decimal places, truncate/round-off the value to TWO decimal places; e.g. 6.25, 7.00,
–0.33, –.30, 30.27, –127.30, if answer is 11.36777..... then both 11.36 and 11.37 will be correct).
• Answer to each question will be evaluated according to the following marking scheme:
Full Marks : +4, if ONLY the correct numerical value is entered as answer.
Zero Marks : 0 in all other cases.

1. A rod of mass m and length L is rotating about the vertical axis as shown. The moment of
1 2 
inertia 'I' about the axis shown is I = mL . Write as your answer.
 2

m,L
30°

2. A uniform semi-circular disc of mass ‘M’ and radius ‘R’ hinged at point O a shown in figure is
released from rest from a vertical position as shown. If the initial magnitude of angular
xg
acceleration of the disc is than the value of x is
3R
4R
(Center of mass is at a distance from center of disc):
3
3. Figure shows a system of two masses m1 and m2 connected by a light inextensible string
passing over a pulley having its rotational inertia I about its axis and radius R. The string does
not slip over the pulley and the horizontal surface is smooth. Find the acceleration of the
masses in m/s2.
[Take : I = 3 kgm2, R = 1m, m1 = 1 kg, m2 = 1 kg ]

4. A disc of mass 2kg and radius 6m is performing rolling motion with its center having speed
2m/s. What will be the kinetic energy of disc ?

5. A uniform rod AB which is free to swing in the vertical plane about a horizontal axis through
A, is hanging freely. A particle of equal mass strikes the rod with a velocity v0 and gets stick to
it. Find the angular velocity (in rad/sec) of the combination immediately after the collision.
(Given v0 = 14 cm/sec, L = 12 cm/sec)
A
•
L
2
m v0
• L

m 
6. The ratio  1  for which the massless rod remains horizontal is :-
 m2 

/4 3/4

m1 2m1 4m2 2m2

7. The figure shows two wires tied to a sphere which revolves in a horizontal circle at constant
speed. The mass of the sphere is ( )
3 + 1 kg . At this particular speed the tension is same in
T0
both the wires. The value of tension (in N) is T0. is equal to :
10

60º
1m

60º

8. A uniform disc of mass 2kg and radius 1m is mounted on an axle supported on fixed
frictionless bearings. A light chord is wrapped around the rim of the disc and mass of 1kg is
tied to the free end. If it is released from rest then the tension (in N) in the chord is
(Take : g = 10 m/s2)
 Answer Key
Q. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A. 2 4 2 4 1 4 2 2 3 2
Section-A
Q. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
A. 2 1 4 1 1 2 4 2 2
Q. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Section-B
A. 6 8 2 6 1 6 2 5