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A particle of mass m=1 kg is projected on a horizontal surface with speed u=202 m s-1 at an angle 45o with horizontal. Find the torque of the weight of the particle about the point of projection when the particle is the highest point. Take g=10 m s-2
PhysicsRotational MotionNEET
Options:
  • A 400 Nm
  • B 200 Nm
  • C 150 Nm
  • D 450 Nm
Solution:
2005 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 400 Nm
τ=mgR2=mgu2sin2θ2g



=mu22 (as θ=45o)

=120222

=400 N m

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