Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

System of Particle and Rotational Motion

Question:

A rod PQ of mass M and length L is hinged at end P. The rod is kept horizontal by a massless string tied to point Q as shown in figure. When string is cut, the initial angular acceleration of the rod is :

Options:

\(\frac{2 g}{3 L}\)

\(\frac{3 g}{2 L}\)

\(\frac{g}{L}\)

\(\frac{2g}{L}\)

Correct Answer:

\(\frac{3 g}{2 L}\)

Explanation:

\(Torque : \tau = \vec{r} × \vec{F}\)

Also, \(\tau = I\alpha\)

For rod, I = \(\frac{ML^2}{3}\)

⇒Mg\(\frac{L}{2} = (\frac{ML^2}{3})\)

⇒\(\alpha = \frac{3g}{2l}\)