RIGID BODY MECHANICS

ASSERTION REASON TYPE

1. A: The velocity of a body at the bottom of an inclined plane of given height is
more when it slides down the plane, compared to, when it is rolling down the
same plane.
R: In rolling down the plane, a body acquires both translational and rotational
kinetic energy.
2. A: A helicopter must necessarily have two propellers.
R: Two propellers are provided in helicopter in order to conserve linear
momentum.
3. A: Power associated with torque is product of torque and angular speed of the
body about the axis of rotation.
R: Torque in rotational motion is analogue to the force in translational motion.
4. A: A hard boiled egg and raw egg can be distinguished on the basis of spinning of
both.
R: the moment of inertia of hard boiled egg is more as compared to raw egg.
5. A: If the atmosphere is suddenly condensed to a solid mass and formed a thin
layer on the surface of the earth, the length of the day increases.
R: The moment of inertia of earth increases and angular momentum is conserved.
6. A: Friction is necessary to make a disc or sphere roll.
R: Frictional force is essential for the production of torque necessary for rotation
of the body.
7. A: A uniform cube has minimum rotational inertia about its diagonal.
R: More Mass is concentrated near the axis.
8. A: When a solid sphere is rolling down the incline plane, friction is act up the
plane and its magnitude is (2mg sin)/7.
R: Work done by friction is zero.
9. A: A long pole help a tightrope walker stay balance.
R: The tendency of the pole to resist rotation helps tightrope walker.
10. A ladder rests inclined against a wall.
A: It is safer climbing up the ladder in case (a) the wall is frictionless but the floor
is rough than case (b) the floor is frictionless but the wall is rough.
R: A ladder on a smooth floor cannot stand in equilibrium.