Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]PhysicsRotational Mechanics
A uniform rod having a mass of 300 g and a length of 50 cm rotates at a uniform angular speed of 2 rad/s about an axis perpendicular to the rod through one end. Determine the speed of the centre of the rod.
Options
- A50 cm/s
- B75 cm/s
- C25 cm/s
- D100 cm/s
Correct answer
A. 50 cm/s
Step-by-step solution
Given, length of the rod L = 50 cm and angular speed = 2 rad/s . The distance of the centre of the rod from the axis of rotation passing through one end is r = L 2 = 25 cm . The linear speed of the centre of the rod is given by v = r . Substituting the values, v = 25 2 = 50 cm/s .