JEE MainPhysicsRotational MotionMCQ+4 / −1
A cord is wound round the circumference of wheel of radius r. The axis of the wheel is horizontal and the moment of inertia about it is I. A weight mg is attached to the cord at the end. The weight falls from rest. After falling through a distance 'h', the square of angular velocity of wheel will be :
- A
- B
- C2gh
- D
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Correct answer: B
- Set up the energy equation
As the mass falls through a distance , its loss in gravitational potential energy becomes:
- translational kinetic energy of the mass,
- rotational kinetic energy of the wheel.
So,
- Use the no-slip condition
Since the cord unwinds without slipping,
Substitute into the energy equation:
- Solve for
- Match with options
This matches Option B:
- Verification with stored answer
Stored correct answer: B
Our derived answer is also B, so they agree.
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