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21. A sphere and a cylinder having the same mass and radii start from rest and roll down the same inclined plane. Which body gets to the bottom first ?
A. sphere with greater rotational energy at bottom than cylinder
B. sphere with lesser rotational energy at bottom than cylinder
C. cylinder with greater rotational energy at bottom than sphere
D. both reach the bottom simultaneously with equal rotational energy at bottom
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22. A uniform pyramid and a uniform prism of same height lie with their base on the surface. Which is more stable ?
A. pyramid
B. prism
C. both equally stable
D. none of the above
Explanation:
23. A symmetrical body is rotating about its axis of symmetry, its moment of inertia about the axis of rotation being 2 kg m2 and its rate of rotation 2 revolutions/see. The angular momentum of the body in kg-m2/sec is
A. 4
B. 6 7i
C. 8TC
D. 8
Explanation:
24. The angles between two forces to make their resultant a minimum and a maximum respectively are
A. 0� and 90�
B. 180� and 90�
C. 90� and 180�
D. 180� and 0�
Explanation:
25. The torque produced by a force depends on i) the magnitude of the force ii) the direction of the force iii) the'point of application of the force relative to origin The correct answer is
A. only (i)
B. both (i) and (ii)
C. both (i) and (iii)
D. all (i), (ii) and (iii)
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