Uniform Circular Motion

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Uniform Circular Motion: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Linear Velocity in Circular Motion, Angular Velocity in Circular Motion, Relation between Linear and Angular Velocity, Centripetal Acceleration, Uniform Circular Motion, Angular Displacement, etc.

Important Questions on Uniform Circular Motion

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Two particles of mass M and m are moving in a circle of radii R and r. If their time – periods are same, what will be the ratio of their linear velocities?

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A body is whirled in a horizontal circle of radius 20 cm. It has an angular velocity of   10 rad s .  What is its linear velocity at any point on circular path

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When a body moves with a constant speed along a circle

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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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What is the relation between time period and frequency in case of uniform circular motion?

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Define period of revolution of uniform circular motion. Derive an expression for the period of revolution of a particle performing uniform circular motion.

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For an object under uniform circular motion, which of the following remains constant

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Define frequency of uniform circular motion

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The angular displacement of a particle, rotating with constant angular acceleration is θ=14 t+4 t2; θ is measured in radian and t in second. The angular acceleration of the particle is,

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A rod of length L is pivoted at one end and is rotated with a uniform angular velocity, in a horizontal plane. Let T1 and T2 be the tensions at points L4 and 3L4, away from the pivoted ends.

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A particle when moves in a circle with a uniform speed:

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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 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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The angle turned by a body undergoing circular motion depends on time as θ = θ 0 + θ 1 t + θ 2 t 2 , Then the angular acceleration of the body 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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A racer is moving with a constant tangential speed of 5.65 ms-1, takes one lap around a circular track of radius 2 m. Calculate the time period and frequency of the car.

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A CD-ROM drive spins the disc at 1600 rpm, Find the time period of the disc.

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An object moving in a circular motion has a centripetal acceleration of 20 ms-2. If the radius of the motion is 0.5 m, calculate the time period and frequency of the motion.