Torque

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Torque: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Torque, Angular Momentum, Conservation of Angular Momentum, Torque and Angular Momentum, Angular Momentum of Particle about a Fixed Axis, Torque of a Force about an Axis and, Torque of a Force about a Fixed Point

Important Questions on Torque

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A uniform wooden beam AB, 80 cm long and weighing 200 gf, is supported on a wedge as shown in the figure. Calculate the greatest weight which can be placed on end A without causing the beam to tilt.

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Find the relation between angular momentum and torque.

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A uniform rectangular box of dimensions (40 cm × 20 cm) is kept on a horizontal smooth surface at a distance 10 m from a wall. A constant force F has to applied horizontally at the highest point as shown. The minimum time (in seconds) to reach the wall without causing the box to rotate is

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A uniform rod of mass m and length l is suspended by two inextensible strings at A and B. If the string at B suddenly breaks find tension in the string at A immediately after the break.

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

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The 747 Boeing plane is landing at a speed of 70 m/s. Before touching the ground, the wheels are not rotating. How long a skid mark do the wing wheels leave?

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When a tree is cut, the cut is made on the side facing the direction in which the tree is required to fall. Why?

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The instantaneous angular position of a point on a rotating wheel is given by the equation θt=2t3-6t2 The torque on the wheel become zero at t=0.5 s.

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Obtain an expression for torque acting on rotating body with constant angular acceleration.

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A solid sphere of diameter 25 cm and mass 25 kg rotates about an axis through its centre. Calculate its moment of inertia, if its angular velocity changes from 2 rad/s to 12 rad/s in 5 second. Also calculate the torque applied.

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A circular disc of mass 10kg and radius 0.2m is set into rotation about an axis passing through its centre and perpendicular to its plane by applying torque 10Nm. Calculate angular velocity of the disc that it will attain at the end of 6s from the rest.

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Which physical quantity is represented by the product of the moment of inertia and angular acceleration?

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Torque is given by the _____ order time derivative of angular displacement.

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Assign a single word name to the moment of a force.

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The SI unit of the moment of force is N m.

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Which of the following was NOT a duty of the nobility in medieval Europe?

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Which of the following titles was commonly associated with the nobility in medieval Europe?

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In which mode of entry into international business does a company allow a foreign company to use its intellectual property for a fee?

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In the Southern Hemisphere, which direction does the Coriolis force deflect the wind?

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What is the term used for the angle at which an aerial photograph is taken?