Class 11 Physics Unit Test
Topic: Rotational Motion
Maximum Marks: 25
Time Allowed: 1 Hour
Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. The paper consists of 13 questions divided into five sections.
3. Marks for each question are indicated against it.
4. Use a pencil and a ruler wherever necessary.
Section A: Objective Type Questions (1 mark each)
1. A disc rotates with an angular velocity of 10 rad/s. What is the angular displacement in 2
seconds?
a) 20 rad
b) 10 rad
c) 5 rad
d) 15 rad
2. If the moment of inertia of a body about an axis is 4 kg·m², and it rotates with an angular
velocity of 3 rad/s, what is its rotational kinetic energy?
a) 12 J
b) 18 J
c) 36 J
d) 6 J
3. A torque of 10 N·m produces an angular acceleration of 2 rad/s². Find the moment of inertia.
a) 5 kg·m²
b) 20 kg·m²
c) 10 kg·m²
d) 2 kg·m²
4. Which physical quantity has the dimensions [ML²T⁻²]?
a) Moment of inertia
b) Torque
c) Work
d) Angular momentum
5. A particle is in rotational equilibrium. Which of the following statements is true?
a) Net torque acting on it is zero.
b) Net angular velocity is zero.
c) Net angular acceleration is constant.
d) None of the above.
6. The angular momentum of a rotating body is conserved when:
a) No net torque acts on it.
b) The rotational kinetic energy is zero.
c) The moment of inertia is constant.
d) None of the above.
7. Find the ratio of linear velocity to angular velocity for a rotating disc of radius 0.5 m.
a) 1 m
b) 0.5 m
c) 2 m
d) 1.5 m
Section B: Very Short Answer Questions (2 marks each)
8. Define the term "torque" and derive its dimensional formula.
9. A flywheel of mass 10 kg and radius 0.2 m is rotating with an angular velocity of 5 rad/s.
Calculate its moment of inertia and rotational kinetic energy.
10. State and explain the principle of conservation of angular momentum with a suitable example.
Section C: Short Answer Question (3 marks)
11. Derive the relation between linear velocity and angular velocity for a particle in circular motion.
Explain the physical significance of the radius of rotation in the equation.
Section D: Case-Based Question (4 marks)
12. Case Study: A gymnast reduces her moment of inertia by pulling in her arms during a spin. This
increases her angular velocity to conserve angular momentum.
a) Explain the principle governing this phenomenon. (2 marks)
b) If the gymnast’s moment of inertia decreases to one-third of its initial value, by what factor does her
angular velocity change? (2 marks)
Section E: Long Answer Question (5 marks)
13. A solid sphere and a hollow sphere, both of mass 5 kg and radius 0.3 m, are rolled down an
inclined plane without slipping. Derive an expression for the acceleration of each body. Which
one reaches the bottom first and why?
PT-1 (2024-2025) CLASS-11
SUBJECT-PHYSICS SET-A
Time: 1 Hr MM-25
Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory. There are 13 questions in total.
2. Section A - Questions 1 to 7 are objective type questions and carry one mark each.
3. Section B - Questions 8 to 10 are very short answer type questions and carry 2 marks each.
4. Section C - Question 11 is a short answer type question and carries 3 marks.
5. Section D - Question 12 is a case-based question and carries 4 marks.
6. Section E - Question 13 is a long answer type question and carries 5 marks.
SECTION-A (1 mark each)
Q1. The ratio of stress to strain is known as:
a) Young's modulus b) Bulk modulus c) Shear modulus d) Poisson's ratio
Q2. The gravitational potential energy of a body of mass m at a height h from the surface of the earth
(where R is the radius of the Earth and g is acceleration due to gravity) is approximately:
a) mgh b) -mgh c) mgR d) -mgR
Q3. If the length of a wire is doubled, its Young's modulus will:
a) be doubled b) be halved c) remain the same d) become four times
Q4. The value of G (Universal Gravitational Constant) was experimentally determined by:
a) Newton b) Kepler c) Cavendish d) Einstein
For Question 5 to 7 two statements are given one labelled Assertion (A) and other labelled Reason (R).
Select the correct answer to these questions from the options as given below.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) If both Assertion and Reason are false.
Q5. Assertion: Steel is more elastic than rubber.
Reason: For a given stress, strain is less in steel than in rubber.
Q6. Assertion: The acceleration due to gravity is independent of the mass of the falling body.
Reason: The gravitational force is directly proportional to the mass of the body.
Q7. Assertion: The escape velocity from Earth does not depend on the mass of the object being
projected.
Reason: Escape velocity depends on the gravitational potential energy of the object.
SECTION-B (2 marks each)
Q8. Define elastic limit and yield strength.
Q9. Two wires of the same material have lengths in the ratio 1:2 and radii in the ratio 2:1. Compare their
Young's moduli.
Q10. A body of mass 1 kg is raised to a height of 10 m above the Earth's surface. Calculate the change in
its gravitational potential energy. (g = 10 m/s²)
SECTION-C (3 marks)
Q11. Derive an expression for the gravitational potential energy of a body at a distance r from the center
of the Earth.
SECTION-D (4 marks) Case-Based Question
A group of students is studying the stress-strain curve for different materials. They observe that some
materials exhibit a large plastic region before breaking, while others break soon after the elastic limit is
reached.
1. What is the significance of the plastic region in a stress-strain curve?
2. Differentiate between ductile and brittle materials based on their stress-strain behavior.
3. Give one example each of ductile and brittle materials.
4. A steel wire of length 2 m and cross-sectional area 1 mm² is stretched by a force of 100 N.
Calculate the stress on the wire.
SECTION-E (5 marks)
Q13. Derive an expression for the escape velocity of an object from the surface of the Earth. What is the
value of escape velocity from the surface of the Earth? Explain the concept of weightlessness. A satellite
is orbiting the Earth at a height equal to the radius of the Earth. Calculate its orbital speed. (g = 10 m/s²,
R = 6400 km)
PT-1 (2024-2025) CLASS-11
SUBJECT-PHYSICS SET-A
Time: 1 Hr MM-25
Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory. There are 13 questions in total.
2. Section A - Questions 1 to 7 are objective type questions and carry one mark each.
3. Section B - Questions 8 to 10 are very short answer type questions and carry 2 marks each.
4. Section C - Question 11 is a short answer type question and carries 3 marks.
5. Section D - Question 12 is a case-based question and carries 4 marks.
6. Section E - Question 13 is a long answer type question and carries 5 marks.
SECTION-A (1 mark each)
Q1. The reciprocal of Bulk modulus is:
a) Compressibility b) Young's modulus c) Rigidity modulus d) Poisson's ratio
Q2. The orbital velocity of a satellite orbiting close to the Earth's surface is approximately:
a) √gR b) gR c) √2gR d) 2gR (where R is Earth's radius)
Q3. If the radius of a wire is halved, its Young's modulus will:
a) be doubled b) be halved c) remain the same d) become four times
Q4. The gravitational force between two point masses is F. If the distance between them is doubled, the
force becomes:
a) 4F b) 2F c) F/2 d) F/4
For Question 5 to 7 two statements are given one labelled Assertion (A) and other labelled Reason (R).
Select the correct answer to these questions from the options as given below.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) If both Assertion and Reason are false.
Q5. Assertion: A hollow shaft is stronger than a solid shaft of the same mass and material.
Reason: The torque required to twist a hollow cylinder is greater than that for a solid cylinder of the
same mass and material.
Q6. Assertion: The acceleration due to gravity decreases with increasing altitude.
Reason: The gravitational force is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the center of
the Earth.
Q7. Assertion: Geostationary satellites appear stationary with respect to a point on the Earth's equator.
Reason: Geostationary satellites have the same time period as that of Earth's rotation.
SECTION-B (2 marks each)
Q8. Define Poisson's ratio. What are its theoretical limits?
Q9. A wire is stretched by a certain force. If the Young's modulus of the wire is Y, its length is L, and its
cross-sectional area is A, derive an expression for the elastic potential energy stored in the wire.
Q10. At what height above the Earth's surface is the acceleration due to gravity equal to half its value on
the surface? (R is the radius of the Earth.)
SECTION-C (3 marks)
Q11. Derive an expression for the variation of acceleration due to gravity with depth.
SECTION-D (4 marks) Case-Based Question
A group of students is experimenting with different materials to determine their suitability for
constructing a bridge. They test the materials under various stress conditions and observe their behavior.
1. What properties of a material are crucial for bridge construction? Explain.
2. Explain the concept of factor of safety in the context of structural design.
3. A metal cube of side 10 cm is subjected to a shearing stress of 10^6 Pa. If the modulus of rigidity
of the metal is 5 x 10^10 Pa, determine the shear strain.
4. What is the effect of temperature on the elasticity of materials?
SECTION-E (5 marks)
Q13. Derive an expression for the orbital velocity and time period of a satellite orbiting the Earth at a
height h. A satellite is revolving around the earth with a kinetic energy E. How much minimum extra
kinetic energy should be given to it so that it may escape from the gravitational field of the earth?
PT-1 (2024-2025) CLASS-11
SUBJECT-PHYSICS SET-A
Time: 1 Hr MM-25
Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory. There are 13 questions in total.
2. Section A - Questions 1 to 7 are objective type questions and carry one mark each.
3. Section B - Questions 8 to 10 are very short answer type questions and carry 2 marks each.
4. Section C - Question 11 is a short answer type question and carries 3 marks.
5. Section D - Question 12 is a case-based question and carries 4 marks.
6. Section E - Question 13 is a long answer type question and carries 5 marks.
SECTION-A (1 mark each)
Q1. The rotational analogue of mass is:
a) Torque b) Angular velocity c) Moment of inertia d) Angular momentum
Q2. If the net external torque on a system is zero, which of the following remains constant?
a) Angular velocity b) Angular acceleration c) Angular momentum d) Moment of inertia
Q3. The radius of gyration of a body depends on:
a) Mass of the body b) Shape and size of the body c) Axis of rotation d) All of the above
Q4. The SI unit of angular momentum is:
a) kg m/s b) kg m²/s c) kg m/s² d) kg m²/s²
For Question 5 to 7 two statements are given one labelled Assertion (A) and other labelled Reason (R).
Select the correct answer to these questions from the options as given below.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) If both Assertion and Reason are false.
Q5. Assertion: A body may be in rotational motion even when it is in translational equilibrium.
Reason: Translational equilibrium implies that the net external force on the body is zero.
Q6. Assertion: The moment of inertia of a body changes with the change in the axis of rotation.
Reason: Moment of inertia depends on the distribution of mass relative to the axis of rotation.
Q7. Assertion: Rotational kinetic energy of a body is always positive.
Reason: Moment of inertia and angular velocity are always positive.
SECTION-B (2 marks each)
Q8. State the theorem of parallel axes and perpendicular axes for moment of inertia.
Q9. A disc and a ring have the same mass and radius. Which one has a larger moment of inertia about an
axis perpendicular to their plane and passing through their center? Explain.
Q10. A flywheel rotating at 600 rpm is brought to rest in 20 seconds. Calculate the angular retardation.
SECTION-C (3 marks)
Q11. Derive an expression for the kinetic energy of a rotating body.
SECTION-D (4 marks) Case-Based Question
A student is experimenting with a rotating platform and observes the motion of various objects placed
on it.
1. What is the effect of distributing the mass of an object further from the axis of rotation on its
moment of inertia?
2. Explain the principle of conservation of angular momentum with an example.
3. A solid cylinder of mass 2 kg and radius 0.1 m is rotating about its axis with an angular velocity
of 100 rad/s. Calculate its rotational kinetic energy.
4. A torque of 10 Nm is applied to a wheel having a moment of inertia of 2 kg m². Find the angular
acceleration produced in the wheel.
SECTION-E (5 marks)
Q13. Define angular momentum. Derive the relation between torque and angular momentum. A uniform
rod of length L and mass M is rotating about an axis perpendicular to its length and passing through one
of its ends. Calculate its moment of inertia. If the rod is initially at rest and a constant torque τ is applied
to it, find its angular velocity after time t.
PT-1 (2024-2025) CLASS-11
SUBJECT-PHYSICS SET-A
Time: 1 Hr MM-25
Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory. There are 13 questions in total.
2. Section A - Questions 1 to 7 are objective type questions and carry one mark each.
3. Section B - Questions 8 to 10 are very short answer type questions and carry 2 marks each.
4. Section C - Question 11 is a short answer type question and carries 3 marks.
5. Section D - Question 12 is a case-based question and carries 4 marks.
6. Section E - Question 13 is a long answer type question and carries 5 marks.
SECTION-A (1 mark each)
Q1. The compressibility of a material is the reciprocal of:
a) Young's modulus b) Shear modulus c) Bulk modulus d) Poisson's ratio
Q2. The orbital velocity of a satellite very close to the Earth's surface is proportional to:
a) R b) √R c) 1/R d) 1/√R (where R is Earth's radius)
Q3. If the moment of inertia of a rotating body is doubled, and its angular velocity is halved, its
rotational kinetic energy will:
a) remain the same b) be doubled c) be halved d) become four times
Q4. The gravitational potential energy of a body at infinite distance from earth is:
a) zero b) infinity c) mgR d) -mgR
For Question 5 to 7 two statements are given one labelled Assertion (A) and other labelled Reason (R).
Select the correct answer to these questions from the options as given below.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) If both Assertion and Reason are false.
Q5. Assertion: A wire under tension snaps before reaching its elastic limit if it is twisted.
Reason: Twisting produces shearing stress in the wire.
Q6. Assertion: The time period of a simple pendulum on the moon is greater than that on the Earth.
Reason: The acceleration due to gravity on the moon is less than that on the Earth.
Q7. Assertion: For a system of particles under no external torque, the angular momentum is conserved.
Reason: Change in angular momentum is equal to the applied torque.
SECTION-B (2 marks each)
Q8. Define elastic aftereffect and elastic fatigue.
Q9. A solid sphere and a hollow sphere of the same mass and radius are rotating about their diameter.
Which one has a greater moment of inertia? Calculate the ratio of their moments of inertia.
Q10. A satellite is orbiting the earth at a height h equal to the radius of the earth. Find the ratio of its
potential energy to kinetic energy.
SECTION-C (3 marks)
Q11. Derive an expression for the energy stored per unit volume of a stretched wire.
SECTION-D (4 marks) Case-Based Question
A group of students are studying the motion of a rolling object down an inclined plane. They observe
that objects with different shapes take different times to reach the bottom.
1. What factors affect the time taken by a rolling object to reach the bottom of an inclined plane?
2. Explain the difference between translational and rotational kinetic energy.
3. A solid cylinder rolls down an inclined plane without slipping. Find the ratio of its rotational
kinetic energy to its total kinetic energy.
4. If a wire is stretched and then released, it oscillates. Explain why.
SECTION-E (5 marks)
Q13. Derive an expression for the escape velocity of an object from the surface of the Earth. What is the
condition for a satellite to be geostationary? A ring and a disc of the same mass and radius are rolling
without slipping on a horizontal surface with the same linear speed. Calculate the ratio of their total
kinetic energies
