Kinematics of Circular Motion

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Kinematics of Circular Motion: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Kinematics of Circular Motion, Uniform Circular Motion, Circular Motion with Increasing Speed, Circular Motion with Variable Angular Acceleration, and Circular Motion with Decreasing Speed.

Important Questions on Kinematics of Circular Motion

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A particle of mass M is moving in a horizontal circle of radius R with uniform speed V. When it moves from one point to a diametrically opposite point, its :

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A hemispherical bowl of radius R=0.1 m is rotating about its own axis (which is vertical), with an angular velocity ω. A particle of mass 10-2 kg on the frictionless inner surface of the bowl is also rotating with the same ω. The particle is at a height h from the bottom of the bowl.
Obtain the relation between h and ω. What is the minimum value of ω needed, in order to have a non-zero value of h ?

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An electric line of force in the xy plane is given by the equation x2+y2=1. A particle with unit positive charge, initially at rest at the point x=1,y=0 in the xy plane, will move along the circular line of force.

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The tangential velocity of a body in a non-uniform circular motion varies as v=7t22v with the radius being equal to 21 m. What is the angular acceleration at t=2 s in rad/s2?
 

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Two spheres of equal masses are attached to a string of length 2 m as shown in figure. The string and the spheres are then whirled in a horizontal circle about O at a constant rate. What is the value of the ratio of the tension in the string between P and Q with the tension in the string between P and O?

 

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A particle is acted upon by a force of constant magnitude which is always perpendicular to the velocity of the particle. The motion of the particle takes place in a plane. It follows that

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A stone tied to one end of rope and rotated in a circular motion. If the string suddenly breaks, then the stone travels

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Starting form rest, a particle rotates in a circle of radius R = 2 m with an angular acceleration α = π/4 rad/s2. The magnitude of average velocity of the particle over the time it rotates quarter circle is

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In a carnival ride the passengers travel in a circle of radius 5.0 m, making one complete circle in 4 s. What is the acceleration?

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The angular velocity of the minute hand of a clock is :

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Which of the following statements about the uniform circular motion is true?

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To enable a particle to describe circular motion the angle between its velocity and acceleration is given by

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Which one is the correct relation between the magnitude of linear acceleration and angular acceleration in circular motion of radius R of circular path.
Assume at is linear acceleration and α is angular acceleration.

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An object is at the top of a smooth sphere which is kept fixed. As object slides down after being given a negligible side push, magnitude of acceleration of object during its motion till it reaches ground.

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If a particle moves with an acceleration, then which of the following can remain constant ?

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A particle moves in x-y plane according to rule x = asinωt and y = acosωt. The particle follows:

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As shown in the above figure, the spring of spring constant 200 N m-1 lying in the plane of the circular track and is undeformed when the collar is at A. A collar B of mass 2 kg is constrained to move along a fixed circular track of radius 5 m. Find the normal reaction exerted by the track on the collar when it passes through A, if the collar starts from rest at B.

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A particle moves in a horizontal circle with a speed of 0.5 m s-1 in a conical funnel whose inner surface is smooth. Find the height of the plane of circle from vertex of the funnel.

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Two spheres are tied to an ideal string of length 2 m and whirled in a horizontal circle at a constant rate as shown in the figure. What is the value of the ratio Tension in the string between P and QTension in the string between P and O ?

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Find the acceleration of the stone which is tied to the end of a 100 cm long string and whirled in a horizontal circle with a constant speed. It is also known that the stone makes 14 revolutions in 22 s.