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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

System of Particle and Rotational Motion

Question:

A drum of radius R and mass M, rolls down without slipping along an inclined plane of angle θ. The frictional force: 

Options:

Decreases the rotational and translational motion

Dissipates energy as heat

Decreases the rotational motion

Converts translational energy to rotational energy

Correct Answer:

Converts translational energy to rotational energy

Explanation:

The gravitational potential energy decreases and the translational energy is converted into the the rotational form of energy. 

 The frictional force applied torque which causes angular acceleration. Angular acceleration increases angular velocity and hence rotational energy.