
A particle of mass M tied to a string of length L is rotating along a circular path with constant speed . The torque on the particle is

Important Questions on Systems of Particles and Rotational Motion




A uniform cylinder of mass and radius is to be pulled over a step of height by applying a force at its centre perpendicular to the plane through the axes of the cylinder on the edge of the step (see figure). The minimum value of required is:

A uniform bar of mass is supported by a pivot at its top about which the bar can swing like a pendulum. If a force is applied perpendicular to the lower end of the bar as shown in figure, what is the value of in order to hold the bar in equilibrium at an angle from the vertical

The torque, acting on the particle about the origin, at is:



A mass is supported by a massless string wound around a uniform hollow cylinder of mass and radius . If the string does not slip on the cylinder, then with what acceleration will the mass release? (Assume acceleration due to gravity)


A wheel of radius, with an axle of radius, is as shown in the figure and is free to rotate about a frictionless axis through its center and perpendicular to the page. Three forces , are exerted tangentially to the respective rims as shown in the figure.
The magnitude of the net torque acting on the system is nearly,






A uniform rod of length and mass is free to rotate in a vertical plane about . The rod initially in horizontal position is released. The initial angular acceleration of the rod is (Moment of inertia of rod about is )







