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Angular displacement and angular velocity describe rotation, with angles measured in radians and related to time through angular speed. The connection between angular and linear quantities includes arc length, tangential speed and centripetal acceleration, so circular motion is not confused with motion at constant velocity.

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  • A. A.degree
  • B. radian
  • C. revolution
  • D. Steradian

Explanation: Radian(rad) is the SI unit of angular displacement.

Correct answer: radian
  • A. 180/π
  • B. π/180
  • C. 2π/180
  • D. π/57.3

Explanation: One radian is equal to 180/π degrees. Thus, to convert from radians to degrees, multiply by 180/π, hence option B is correct one.

Correct answer: π/180
  • A. Degree
  • B. Revolutions
  • C. Radians
  • D. All

Explanation: Angular displacement can be measured in:a. Degrees (°): A unit of measurement for angles, where 360° represents a full circle.b.

Correct answer: All
  • A. 0o
  • B. 30o
  • C. 60o
  • D. 90o

Explanation: The torque is given by the formula τ = rF sin(θ), where τ is the torque, r is the lever arm, F is the force, and θ is the angle between…

Correct answer: 0o
  • A. pi/60 rad/s
  • B. pi/24
  • C. pi/3600
  • D. pi/360

Explanation: The minute hand of a clock completes one revolution in 60 minutes, which is equivalent to 3600 seconds.

Correct answer: pi/3600
  • A. Each point on its rim moves with constant velocity.
  • B. Each point on its rim moves with constant acceleration
  • C. The angle through which the wheel turns in each second decreases as time goes on.
  • D. The wheel turns through equal angles in equal times.

Explanation: When a wheel turns with constant angular speed, each point on its rim travels through the same angle in equal intervals of time.

Correct answer: The wheel turns through equal angles in equal times.
  • A. 30 rad/s²
  • B. 3.14 rad/s²
  • C. 30 rev/s²
  • D. 500 rev/s²

Explanation: Formula for average angular acceleration: As before, we use the formula:α = (ω₂ - ω₁)/(t₂ - t₁)Converting RPM to rad/s: 300 rev/min is…

Correct answer: 30 rev/s²
  • A. T=rV
  • B. T=2pi/omega
  • C. T=2pi
  • D. T= omega

Explanation: Therefore, the formula T = 2 ( Tag : Circular Motion and momentum Sub-tag: pi ( Tag : Circular Motion and momentum Sub-tag: omega…

Correct answer: T=2pi
  • A. pi/6
  • B. pi/4
  • C. pi/2
  • D. pi/8

Explanation: The hour's hand completes one revolution in 12 hours

Correct answer: pi/6
  • A. 4 rad/s
  • B. 5 rad/s
  • C. 1.5 rad/s
  • D. 2.8 rad/s

Explanation: Reason: The angular speed ( omega ) is related to linear speed ( v ) by the equation omega = v/r.

Correct answer: 5 rad/s
  • A. pi
  • B. pi/2
  • C. pi/30
  • D. pi/180

Explanation: The second's hand completes one full revolution (2π radians) in 60 seconds, so the angular speed is 2

Correct answer: pi/30
  • A. π/6
  • B. π/4
  • C. π/12
  • D. π/8

Explanation: The hour hand of a clock completes one full revolution (2π radians) in 12 hours.

Correct answer: π/6
  • A. Radian
  • B. Radian per second
  • C. Radian per second2
  • D. None

Explanation: Angular acceleration (α) is the rate of change of angular velocity (ω) with respect to time (t):The formula for angular acceleration is…

Correct answer: Radian per second2
  • A. when a body is rotating
  • B. when velocity of body is in straight line
  • C. when velocity is in straight line
  • D. none of these

Explanation: Angular velocity: Angular velocity is a specific measure of rotational motion.

Correct answer: when a body is rotating
  • A. When body is rotating.
  • B. When velocity of body is in a straight line.
  • C. When velocity is in a straight line.
  • D. None

Explanation: Angular velocity is particularly useful when dealing with rotational motion. It describes how fast an object rotates about an axis.

Correct answer: When body is rotating.
  • A. 16 rad/s
  • B. 22 rad/s
  • C. 32 rad/s
  • D. 250 rad/s

Explanation: Angular displacement θ = 10 rev = 20π ≈ 62.832 rad. Use ω² = 0² + 2αθ ⇒ ω = √(2·4·62.832) ≈ √502.66 ≈ 22.4 rad/s.

Correct answer: 22 rad/s
  • A. π/3 radian hour-1
  • B. π/6 radian hour-1
  • C. π/12 radian hour-1
  • D. 12π radian hour-1

Explanation: Earth rotates 2π radians in 24 hours, so ω = 2π/24 = π/12 rad per hour.

Correct answer: π/12 radian hour-1
  • A. Along linear velocity
  • B. Towards the center
  • C. Along the axis of rotation
  • D. Away from center

Explanation: Angular velocity is an axial vector, directed along the axis of rotation according to the right‑hand rule.

Correct answer: Along the axis of rotation
  • A. 2π
  • B. π
  • C. 1/2π
  • D. π/2

Explanation: Angular frequency ω relates to ordinary frequency f by ω = 2πf, so the ratio ω/f = 2π. Thus option A is correct.

Correct answer: 2π