Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Circular Motion
A track consists of two circular parts ABC and CDE of equal radius...
A track consists of two circular parts and of equal radius , joined smoothly. Each part subtends a right angle at its centre. A cycle weighing together with the rider travels at a constant speed of on the track. Determine the normal force between the road and the cycle just before and just after the cycle crosses . Take .
Options
- A and
- B and
- C and
- D and
Correct answer
B. and
Step-by-step solution
Given , , .
The track consists of two circular arcs, each subtending 90^{}^{{}^{\circ}} at their respective centres. By symmetry, the radius vector at point makes an angle \theta = 45^{}^{{}^{\circ}} with the vertical.
Just before crossing , the cycle is on the convex part of the track. The centripetal force is provided by the component of weight towards the centre minus the normal reaction.
mg \cos 45^{}^{{}^{\circ}} - N_1 = \dfrac{mv^2}{R}
N_1 = mg \cos 45^{}^{{}^{\circ}} - \dfrac{mv^2}{R}
Substituting the values:
Just after crossing , the cycle is on the concave part of the track. The centripetal force is provided by the normal reaction minus the component of weight away from the centre.
N_2 - mg \cos 45^{}^{{}^{\circ}} = \dfrac{mv^2}{R}
N_2 = mg \cos 45^{}^{{}^{\circ}} + \dfrac{mv^2}{R}
Substituting the values:
The track consists of two circular arcs, each subtending 90^{}^{{}^{\circ}} at their respective centres. By symmetry, the radius vector at point makes an angle \theta = 45^{}^{{}^{\circ}} with the vertical.
Just before crossing , the cycle is on the convex part of the track. The centripetal force is provided by the component of weight towards the centre minus the normal reaction.
mg \cos 45^{}^{{}^{\circ}} - N_1 = \dfrac{mv^2}{R}
N_1 = mg \cos 45^{}^{{}^{\circ}} - \dfrac{mv^2}{R}
Substituting the values:
Just after crossing , the cycle is on the concave part of the track. The centripetal force is provided by the normal reaction minus the component of weight away from the centre.
N_2 - mg \cos 45^{}^{{}^{\circ}} = \dfrac{mv^2}{R}
N_2 = mg \cos 45^{}^{{}^{\circ}} + \dfrac{mv^2}{R}
Substituting the values: