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A ceiling fan rotates about its own axis with some angular velocity. When the fan is switched off, the angular velocity becomes 14th of the original in time t and n revolutions are made in that time. The number of revolution made by the fan during the time interval between switch off and rest are (Angular retardation is uniform)
PhysicsRotational MotionMHT CETMHT CET 2017
Options:
  • A 4n15
  • B 8n15
  • C 16n15
  • D 32n15
Solution:
1882 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 16n15
ω42=ω2-2αn(2π)
   2αn2π=ω2-ω216
   2πn=1516ω22α
0= ω2-2αn
   2πn=ω22α
   n=1615n

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