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⚛️ Physics  ·  System of Particles and Rotational Motion  ·  NEET & JEE

A solid cylinder of mass 2 kg and radius 0.1 m rolls down a 30° incline without slipping. What is its acceleration?

Answer: (2/3)g sin30°.

  • A (2/3)g sin30°
  • B (1/2)g sin30°
  • C g sin30°
  • D (3/4)g sin30°

Correct answer: A. (2/3)g sin30°

Explanation: For rolling without slipping, a = g sinθ/(1 + I/mR²). For solid cylinder, I = mR²/2, so a = g sinθ/(1 + 1/2) = (2/3)g sin30°.

axis OPr⊥Fττ = r⊥ × F = r × F × sinθ

Torque about axis O equals the force F multiplied by the perpendicular distance r⊥ from the axis to the line of action of the force, producing rotation.

Concept context

Moment of inertia, torque, angular momentum, rolling motion. Very high JEE weightage.

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