Q: A force of $$10\ \mathrm{N} is $$applied perpendicular to a wrench $$0.3\ \mathrm{m}$$ long. What is the torque produced?

$$\tau = 3.0\ \mathrm{N\cdot m}$$

Question 1

A uniform solid sphere and a uniform solid cylinder, both of mass $$M$$ and radius $$R$$, are released from rest at the top of an incline. Which object reaches the bottom first, and why?

Accepted Answer

The sphere, because it has a smaller $$\frac{I}{MR^2$}$$ ratio.

Question 2

Which of the following correctly expresses the $$x-$$coordinate of the center of mass for a system of discrete particles?

Accepted Answer

$$x_{CM} = \frac{\sum m_i x_i}{\sum m_i}$$

Question 3

A high jumper's body can have its center of mass located outside the body during a jump. Which concept does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

The center of mass can lie outside the physical object.

Question 4

A rod of length $$L$$ and mass $$M$$ rotates about its end. What is its moment of inertia?

Accepted Answer

$$I = \frac{1}{3}ML^2$

Question 5

If a force $$F is $$applied perpendicular to a lever arm of length $$\ell$$, what is the resulting torque?

Accepted Answer

$$	au = F \cdot \ell$$

Question 6

A wheel of radius $$R$$ rolls without slipping. If its angular velocity is $$\omega$$, what is the velocity of its center of mass?

Accepted Answer

$$v_{CM} = R\omega$$

Question 7

Which of the following is the correct expression for the kinetic energy of a rolling object (without slipping)?

Accepted Answer

$$KE = \frac{1}{2} M v_{CM}^2 + \frac{1}{2} I \$$omega^2$$

Question 8

A disc of mass $$M$$ and radius $$R is $$rolling down an incline without slipping. What is the total kinetic energy at the bottom?

Accepted Answer

$$KE_{total} = \frac{1}{2} M v_{CM}^2 + \frac{1}{2} I \$$omega^2$$

Question 9

Which statement about the center of mass (CM) of a uniform symmetric object is correct?

Accepted Answer

The CM is always at the geometric center.

Question 10

A hoop of mass $$M$$ and radius $$R$$ rotates about its center. What is its moment of inertia?

Accepted Answer

$$I = MR^2$

Question 11

If the angular velocity of a rotating object changes from $$\$$omega_1$$ to $$\$$omega_2 in $$time $$\Delta t$$, what is the angular acceleration?

Accepted Answer

$$\alpha = \frac{\Delta \omega}{\Delta t}$$

Question 12

A solid cylinder (disc) of mass $$M$$ and radius $$R$$ rotates about its center. What is its moment of inertia?

Accepted Answer

$$I = \frac{1}{2}MR^2$

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the path of the center of mass (CM) of a system under a net external force?

Accepted Answer

It follows the same path as a point particle under the same force.

Question 14

A rod of length $$L$$ and mass $$M$$ rotates about its center. What is its moment of inertia?

Accepted Answer

$$I = \frac{1}{12}ML^2$

Question 15

A sphere of mass $$M$$ and radius $$R$$ rotates about its center. What is its moment of inertia?

Accepted Answer

$$I = \frac{2}{5}MR^2$

Question 16

Which formula correctly relates arc length $$s to $$radius $$r$$ and angular displacement $$	heta$$?

Accepted Answer

$$s = r	heta$$

Question 17

A force of $$10\ \mathrm{N} is $$applied perpendicular to a wrench $$0.3\ \mathrm{m}$$ long. What is the torque produced?

Accepted Answer

$$	au = 3.0\ \mathrm{N\cdot m}$$

Question 18

If a wheel is rolling without slipping, which equation relates its angular velocity $$\omega$$ and the velocity of its center of mass $$v_{CM}$$?

Accepted Answer

$$v_{CM} = R\omega$$

Question 19

Which of the following is the rotational analog of Newton's Second Law?

Accepted Answer

$$	au_{net} = I\alpha$$

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