
- A
- B
- C
- D
View written solutionFree
Correct answer: B
- Set up the system
A uniform thin bar has:
- length
- mass
Two particles collide and stick to the bar:
- particle with speed
- particle with speed
They strike at distances from the center of the bar:
- at
- at
Since they come from opposite sides and the table is smooth, we use conservation of angular momentum about the final center of mass of the system.
- Linear momentum before collision
Take rightward direction as positive.
Let:
- mass move rightward with speed
- mass move leftward with speed
Then total linear momentum is
So the final center of mass remains at rest. Hence the system rotates about its final COM, which is also fixed.
- Find the position of final center of mass
Take the center of the bar as origin.
To make the bar rotate after collision, the two particles must hit on opposite sides of the center. Let:
- mass stick at
- mass stick at
Then the COM of the combined system is
So the final center of mass is at the original center of the bar.
Thus we can calculate angular momentum about the bar center itself.
- Initial angular momentum about the center
Angular momentum magnitude for a particle moving perpendicular to radius line is
Here each particle moves horizontally, and the perpendicular distance from the center is just the given impact distance.
For particle :
For particle :
Both contribute in the same rotational sense, so total initial angular momentum is
- Moment of inertia after collision
The final body consists of:
- the bar of mass
- point mass at distance
- point mass at distance
Moment of inertia of the bar about its center:
Moment of inertia of particle :
Moment of inertia of particle :
So total moment of inertia is
Taking LCM :
- Apply conservation of angular momentum
Therefore,
- Match with options
So the correct option is:
More from Rotational Motion
- A thin circular disk is in the xy plane as shown in the figure. The ratio of its moment of inertia about z and z' axes will be : Includes diagram2018 · MCQ
- From a uniform circular disc of radius R and mass 9M, a small disc of radius R/3 is removed as shown in the figure. The moment of inertia of the remaining disc about an axis perpendicular to the plane of the disc and passing through centre… Includes diagram2018 · MCQ
- Seven identical circular planar disks, each of mass M and radius R are welded symmetrically as shown. The moment of inertia of the arrangement about the axis normal to the plane and passing through the point P is : Includes diagram2018 · MCQ
- A uniform disc of radius R and mass M is free to rotate only about its axis. A string is wrapped over its rim and a body of mass m is tied to the free end of the string as shown in the figure. The body is released from rest. Then the… Includes diagram2017 · MCQ
- In a physical balance working on the principle of moments, when 5 mg weight is placed on the left pan, the beam becomes horizontal. Both the empty pans of the balance are of equal mass. Which of the following statements is correct ?2017 · MCQ
- Moment of inertia of an equilateral triangular lamina ABC, about the axis passing through its centre O and perpendicular to its plane is Io as shown in the figure. A cavity DEF is cut out from the lamina, where D, E, F are the mid points… Includes diagram2017 · MCQ
- A circular hole of radius is made in a thin uniform disc having mass M and radius R, as shown in figure. The moment of inertia of the remaining portion of the disc about an axis passing through the point O and perpendicular… Includes diagram2017 · MCQ
- The machine as shown has 2 rods of length1 m connected by a pivot at the top. The end of one rod is connected to the floor by a stationary pivot and the end of the other rod has a roller that rolls along the floor in a slot. As the roller… Includes diagram2017 · MCQ