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The range of a projectile of weight $W$ is $R$. The average torque on the projectile between the initial and final positions $\mathrm{P}$ and $\mathrm{Q}$ about the point of projection is

PhysicsRotational MotionAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2023 (15 May Shift 1)
Options:
  • A $\frac{W R}{2}$
  • B $\frac{W R}{3}$
  • C $\frac{W R}{4}$
  • D WR
Solution:
1890 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $\frac{W R}{2}$
Given, range of a projectile of weight $W=R$
The average torque on the projectile between the initial and final positions $\mathrm{P}$ and $\mathrm{Q}$ about the point of projection,
$$
\mathrm{T}=\frac{\mathrm{WR}}{2}
$$

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