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BSCPH- 101
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MECHANICS
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Contents
Course 1: Mechanics
Course code: BSCPH101 Credit: 3
Unit Block and Unit title Page

number number
Block 1 Vector Analysis 1-58
1 Vector: Types of vectors, vector representation, dot product and cross 1-20
product scalar triple product and vector triple product
2 Vector Calculus: Differentiation of vector, Del operator, scalar and vector 21-39
fields, gradient, divergence and curl
3 Gauss, Stoke and Green’s theorem: Gauss divergence theorem, Stokes' theorem, 40-58
Greens theorem
Block 2 Mechanics of a Particle 59-173
4 Newton’s laws and Conservation principles: Newton's laws of motion, 59-85
principle of conservation of linear momentum
5 Principles of conservation of energy and angular momentum: Conservation of86-115
energy, principle of conservation of angular momentum
6 Rotational motion: Rotational motion, angular velocity, angular acceleration, 116-146
angular momentum, torque
7 Motion of Charged particle: Motion of Charged particle in Crossed 147-173
electrical and magnetic field
BLOCK 3 Dynamics of Rigid Bodies: 174-208
8 Moment of inertia: Equation of motion, angular momentum vector, Moment of 174-185
inertia and radius of gyration Physical significance of MI, theorems of parallel and
perpendicular axes, Rotational kinetic energy
9 Formulation of moment of inertia: Formulation and derivation of moment 186-199
of inertia for some simple symmetric systems (rod, rectangular lamina,
circular lamina, solid sphere, cylinder)
10 Pendulums: Compound pendulum, Kater’s pendulum, and applications. 200-208
BLOCK 4 : Gravitation and Properties of matter 209-323
11 Gravitation: law of Gravitation, Gravitational field and potential, 209-228
Gravitational potential energy
12 Escape velocity and gravitational potential: Escape velocity, Gravitational 229-253
field, Gravitational potential and intensity due to thin uniform spherical
shell and solid sphere of uniform density
13 Conservative forces and inverse square law: Conservative and non-conservative 254-276
forces. Force as gradient of potential energy. Particle collisions. Centre of mass
frame and laboratory frame, Inverse square law, Kepler’s laws
14 Elasticity and elastic constants: Hook’s law, elastic constants, relation between277-299
elastic constants.
15 Torsion of cylinder and bending of beam: Torsion of cylinder, bending of beam300-323
cantilever, shape of girder
BSCPH- 101 MECHANICS
UNIT 1: VECTOR
STRUCTURE:
1.0 Objective
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Vector representation
1.2.1 Unit Vector
1.2.2 Zero Vector
1.2.3 Graphic representation of vector
1.2.4 Addition and subtraction of vectors
1.2.5 Resolution of a vector
1.2.6 Direction cosines
1.2.7 Position vector
1.3 Multiplication of vector
1.3.1 Multiplication and division of a vector by scalar
1.3.2 Product of two vectors
1.3.2.1 Scalar Product or dot product
1.3.2.2 Vector product or cross product
1.3.3 Product of three vectors
1.3.3.1 scalar triple product
1.3.3.2 vector triple product
1.4 Solved examples
1.5 Summary
1.6 Glossary
1.7 Self Assessment questions
1.8 References, suggested reading
1.9 Terminal questions
1.9.1 Short answer type questions
1.9.2 Essay type question
1.9.3 Numerical question
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1.0 Objective:
After reading this unit you will be able to understand:

* Defining vector.
*Vector representation, addition, subtraction
*Orthogonal representation
*Multiplication of vectors
*Scalar product, vector product
*Scalar triple product and vector triple product
1.1 Introduction:
On the basis of direction, the physical quantities may be divided into two main classes.
1.1.1 Scalar quantities: The physical quantities which do not require direction for
their representation. These quantities require only magnitude and unit and are added
according to the usual rules of algebra. Examples of these quantities are: mass, length,
area, volume, distance, time speed, density, electric current, temperature, work etc.
1.1.2 Vector quantities: The physical quantities which require both magnitude and
direction and which can be added according to the vector laws of addition are called
vector quantities or vector. These quantities require magnitude, unit and direction.
Examples are weight, displacement, velocity, acceleration, magnetic field, current
density, electric field, momentum angular velocity, force etc.
1.2 Vector representation:
physical quantity like . In case of print text a vector quantity is represented by bold
Any vector quantity say A, is represented by putting a small arrow above the
type letter like A. The vector can be represented by both capital and small letters. The
magnitude of a vector quantity A is denoted by or mod A or some time light
forced italic letter A. We should understand following types of vectors and their
representations.
1.2.1 Unit vector

A unit vector of any vector quantity is that vector which has unit magnitude. Suppose
then unit vector is defined as
=| |
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The unit vector is denoted by and read as ‘A unit vector or A hat’. It is clear that the
Cartesian coordinate system, the unit vector along x, y and x axis are represented by ̂ , ̂
magnitude of unit vector is always 1. A unit vector merely indicates direction only. In
and respectively as shown in figure 1.1.
̂ x
Figure 1.1
= ̂A + ̂ A + A
Any vector in Cartesian coordinate system can be represented as
Where ̂ , ̂ and are unit vector along x, y z axis and, A , A , A are the magnitudes
projections or components of along x, y, z axis respectively.
The unit vector in Cartesian coordinate system can be given as:
=
̂ !̂ " # $
% &
' & ( &
1.2.2. Zero vector or Null vector:

A vector with zero magnitude is called zero vector or null vector. The condition for null
vector is =0
1.2.3 Equal vectors:

If two vectors have same magnitude and same direction, the vectors are called equal
vector.
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1.2.4 Like vectors:

If two or more vectors have same direction, but may have different magnitude, then the
vectors are called like vectors.
1.2.5 Negative vector:

A vector is called negative vector with reference to another one, if both have same
magnitude but opposite directions.
1.2.6 Collinear vectors:

All the vectors parallel to each other are called collinear vectors. Basically collinear
means the line of action is along the same line.
1.2.6 Coplanar vector:

All the vectors whose line of action lies on a same plane are called coplanar vectors.
Basically coplanar means lies on the same plane.
1.2.7. Graphical representation of vectors:

Graphically a vector quantity is represented by an arrow shaped straight line, with
suitable length which represents magnitude, and the direction of arrow represents
* is directed toward north-west then these forces can be represented as shown in

direction of vector quantity. For example, if a force is directed towards east and another
force )
figure 1.2.
N *** = 15 N
)
W E *** =10 N
Figure 1.2
1.2.8 Addition and subtraction of vectors:
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The addition of two vectors can be performed by following two laws.
According to this law, if two vectors and ) * are represented by two adjacent sides of a
(A) The parallelogram law:
parallelogram as show in figure 1.3, then the sum of these two vectors or resultant +* is
represented by the diagonal of Parallelogram.
***
) ***
) ***+
*** ***
Figure 1.3
* are represented by the sides of a parallelogram as shown in figure 1.4 and the
and )
* is ,, and resultant +* makes angle - with vector then magnitude of +*
If vector
angle between and )
is
|+| = . / + ) / + 2 ) cos ,
The angle - is given as
) sin ,
-= 4 56
+) ,
You should notice that all three vectors * and +* are concurrent i.e. vectors acting on the
,)
same point O.
***
) ***+
O α ,
***
Figure 1.4
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(B) Triangle law:

According to this law if a vector is placed at the head of another vector, and these two
vectors represent two sides of a triangle then the third side or a vector drawn for the tail
vectors and ) * are two vector as shown in figure 1.5, then resultant +* can be obtained
end of first to the head end of second represents the resultant of these two vectors. If
by applying triangle law.
***
) ***+ ***
)
*** ***
Figure 1.5
(c) Polygon law of vector addition:

This law is used for the addition of more than two vectors. According to this law if we
have a large number of vectors, place the tail end of each successive vector at the head
end of previous one. The resultant of all vectors can be obtained by drawing a vector
* ,9,:* , ;* etc. and +* is resultant

from the tail end of first to the head end of the last vector. Figure 1.6 shows the
polynomial law of vector addition different vectors ,)
vector.
***
; ***
;
***
:
+* ***
:
***
9
***
9
***
) ***
)
*** ***
Figure 1.6
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1.2.9 Resolution of vector:

A vector can be resolved into two or more vectors and these vectors can be added in
accordance with the polygon law of vector addition, and finally original vector can be
obtained. If a vector is resolved into three components which are mutually perpendicular
to each other then these are called rectangular components or mutual perpendicular
components of a vector. These components are along the three coordinate axes x, y and z
respectively as show in figure 1.7.
<
= x
>
z Figure 1.7
If the unit vectors along x, y and x axis are represented by ̂ , ̂ and respectively then
any vector can be give as
= ̂A + ̂ A + A
constitutes the diagonal of a parallelepiped, and A , A and A are the edges along x,
is polynomial addition of vectors A , A and A . The
rectangular components A , A and A can be considered as orthogonal projections of
y and z axes respectively.
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vector on x, y and z axis respectively. Mathematically, the magnitude of vector can

be given as:
?= =%A /
+ A /
+ A /
1.2.10 Direction cosines:
The cosine of angles which the vector makes with three mutual perpendicular axes x, y
and z are called direction cosine and generally represented by l, m, n respectively. In
figure 1.8 vector makes angle -, A 4B C with axis x, y and z respectively. Then
-= = A= =
D D E E
; ;
% &
"
&
$
&
% &
"
&
$
&
C= F
= F
% &
"
&
$
&
Where A , A and A are the projection or intercepts of vector along x, y and z axes
respectively. The -, A and C are called direction cosines.
G= -; H = A;4= C
Mathematically
/
-+ /
A+ /
C = 1 or G / + H/ + 4 / = 1
γ X
Figure 1.8
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1.2.11 Position vector:
In Cartesian co-ordinate system the position of any point P(x, y, z) can be represented by
Position vector is often denoted by ̅ . Figure1.9 shows the position vector of a point P in
a vector r, with respect to origin O then the vector r is called position vector of point P.
Cartesian coordinate system. If we have two vectors K* and L * with position vectors MN
and MO respectively then
MN = ̂ x6 + ̂ y6 + z6
MO = ̂ x/ + ̂ y/ + z/
Where (T6 , U6 , V6 ) and (T/ , U/ , V/ ) are the coordinates of point P and Q respectively.
Now the vector PQ can be given as
PQ = OQ – OP ( ∴ OP + PQ = OQ)
̅ = Z/ − Z6
Therefore, vector PQ = position vector of Q − position vector of P
L (T/ , U/ , V/ )
/ K (T6 , U6 , V6 )
O X
Figure1.9
1.3 Multiplication of vectors:
1.3.1 Multiplication and division of a vector by scalar:
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If a vector P is multiplied by a scalar quantity m then its magnitude becomes m times.

For example if m is a scalar and is a vector then its magnitude becomes m times.
Similarly, in case of division of a vector A by a non zero scalar quantity n, its magnitude
becomes 1/n times.
1.3.2 Product of two vectors:

There are two distinct ways in which we can define the product of two vectors.
1.3.2.1 Scalar product or dot product:

Scalar product of two vectors P and Q is defined as the product of magnitude of two
vectors P and Q and cosine of the angle between the directions of these vectors.
* , then dot product (read as K* B

If , is the angle between two vectors K* and L * ) of
L
two vectors is given by-
****
K. L* = KL cos , = K (L cos ,)
= K (\ ] 4 ^ L 4 K) = K. _`
The figure 1.10 shows the dot product. The resultant of dot product or scalar product of
two vectors is always a scalar quantity. In physics the dot product is frequently used, the
simplest example is work which is dot product of force and displacement vectors.
*
L M
O N K*
Figure1.10
Important properties of dot product
(i) Condition for two collinear vectors:

If two vectors are parallel or angle between two vectors is 0 or π, then vectors are called
**** * = KL
collinear. In this case
K. L 0b = KL
Then the product of two vectors is same as the product of their magnitudes.
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(ii) Condition for two vector to be perpendicular to each other:

If two vectors are perpendicular to each other then the angle between these two vectors is
* = KL
900, then
****
K. L 90b = 0
Hence two vectors are perpendicular to each other if and only if their dot product is zero.
In case of unit vectors ̂ , ̂ and we know that these vectors are perpendicular to each
other then
̂ . ̂ = ̂. = . ̂=0
similarly
̂ . ̂ = ̂. ̂ = d. =1
(iii) Commutative law holds:
**** * =L * . K*
In case of vector dot product the commutative law holds. Then
K. L
(iv) Distributive property of scalar product:

If P, Q and R are three vectors then according to distributive law
* + +* f = K*. L
K*. eL * + K*. +*
Example 1.1 Show that vector = 3 + 6] − 2 * = 4 − ̂ + 3 are mutually

and )
perpendicular.
Solution: If the angle between * is , then

and )
* =
.) ) cos ,
cos , =
*
.j (kl mn5/#).(ol5n k#)
j
= =0
%( &D &
E
&)
F %(jD& jE& jF&
cos , = 0, , = 90p
Therefore the vectors are mutually perpendicular.
the influence of a force q = (−3 ̂ + 4r + 4 ) N. Calculate the work done by the force.
Example 1.2 A particle moves from a point (3,-4,-2) meter to another point (5,-6, 2) meter under
Solution: Suppose the particle moves from point A to B. Then displacement of particle is given
by
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=\ 4 ^)−\ 4
** = s(5 − 3) + (−6 + 4)] + (2 + 2) u meter
= (2 − 2] + 4 ) meter
Work done = q . = [(−3 ̂ + 4r + 4 ).( 2 − 2] + 4 ) N-meter =2 joule.
1.3.2.2 Vector product or Cross Product
The vector product or cross product of two vectors is a vector quantity and defined as a vector
whose magnitude is equal to the product of magnitudes of two vectors and sine of angle between
them.
* are two vectors then cross product of these two vectors is denoted by
and ) * (read as
×)
* ) and given as
If
)
* = ) 4∅ 4x = 9
×)
Where ∅ is the angle between vectors * , and 4x is the unit vector perpendicular to both
and )
and***) e . . 4 H G ℎ \G 4 4 4z * f.
4B )
* is along y axis then vector product can be considered as an area

is along x axis and )
* and
Suppose
and )
* is positive
of parallelogram OPQR as shown is figure 1.11 in XY plane whose sides are
direction is perpendicular to plane OPQR i.e. along z axis. The cross product and )
if direction of ∅ ( * ) is positive or rotation is anticlockwise as show in figure 1.11, and
)
negative if the rotation of ∅ ( ** ) is clockwise (figure 1.12).
{
R Q
9 *
) y
O P x
Figure1.11
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z z
9= ×) ***
) y ***
) y
∅ ∅
O x O x
* ×
9=)
Figure1.12
Important properties of vector product
* the vector products are defined as

(i) Commutative law does not hold: From the definition of vector product of two vectors
and )
* = AB sin∅ |4
×)
* ×
) = AB sin∅ (−4x) = −AB sin∅ |4 = − *
×)
* ×
Since in case of ) the angle of rotation becomes opposite to case * , hence product
×)
becomes negative.
Therefore, * ≠)
×) * ×
(ii) Distributive law holds:

In case of vector product the distribution law holds.
*** × e)
* + 9f = * +
×) ×9
(iii) Product of equal vectors

If two vectors are equal then the angle between them is zero, and vector product
becomes
× = | || | 4∅ |4 = 0
Hence the vector product of two equal vectors in always zero.
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In case of Cartesian coordinate system if ̂, ̂, are unit vectors along x, y and z axes then
̂× ̂= ̂× ̂= × =0
(iv) Collinear vectors: Collinear vectors are vectors parallel to each other. The angles
* = | ||)| 4∅ |4 = 0
between collinear vectors are always zero therefore
×)
Thus two vectors are parallel or anti-parallel or collinear if its vector product is 0.
Vector product of orthogonal vector : If two vectors and ) * are orthogonal to each
other then angle between such vectors is ∅ = 90° therefore
(v)
×) * = ) 4∅ |4
* = | ||)| |4
×)
In Cartesian coordinate system if ̂, ̂, are unit vector along x, y and z axes then
d
•̂ × €̂ = • d = •̂ ‚ƒ„ •
€̂ × • d × •̂ = €̂
̂× ̂=− × ̂ = − ̂ 4B ̂ × = ̂
(vi) * are two vectors given as

Determinant form of vector product: If and )
= = ̂+ < ̂+ >
* = )= ̂ + )< ̂ + )>
)
* =e
Then
×) = ̂+ < ̂+ > f × ()= ̂ + )< ̂ + )> )
= = )= ̂× ̂+ = )< ̂× ̂+ = )> ̂× + < )= ̂× ̂+ < )< ̂× ̂+
+ < )> ̂× + > )= × ̂+ > )< × ̂+ > )> ×
= = )< − = )> ̂− < )= + < )= ̂+ > )= ̂− > )< ̂
(Since ̂ × ̂ = ̂ × ̂= × = 0 4B ̂ × = − ̂, ̂ × ̂ = − , × ̂ = − ̂)
= ̂( < )> − > )< ) − ̂( = )> − > )= ) + ( = )< − < )= )
̂ ̂
* =…
×) = < >…
)= )< )>
Physical significance of vector product:
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In physics, numbers of physical quantities are defined in terms of vector products. Some basic
examples are illustrated below.
(i) Torque: Torque or moment of force is define as
† = ×^
Where † is torque, is position vector of a point P where the force ^is applied.
(Figure 1.13)
Figure 1.13
* with a velocity ‡
* at an angle with the direction of magnetic field
(ii) Lorentz force on a moving charge in magnetic field: if a charge q is moving in a
magnetic field )
then force q experienced by the charged particle is give as;
* ×)
q = ˆ(‡ *)
This force is called Lorentz force and its direction is perpendicular to the direction of both
velocity and magnetic field B.
(iii) Angular Momentum: Angular momentum is define as the moment of the

momentum and given as:
* = ×\
‰
is the radial vector of circular motion and \ is the linear moment of the body under
* is angular momentum along the direction perpendicular to both and \.
Where
circular motion, and ‰
The law of conservation of angular momentum is a significant property in all circular motions.
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1.3.3. Product of three vectors:
If we consider three vectors , ) * 4B 9 , we can define two types of triple products known as
scalar triple product and vector triple product.
1.3.3.1 Scalar Triple product:
Let us consider three vectors , ) * and 9 then the scalar triple product of these three vectors is
* × 9 ) and denoted as Š ) * 9 ‹. This is a scalar quantity.
If we consider*** , )
* and 9 the three sides of a parallelopiped as shown in figure 1.14 then )* ×9
defined as .()
parallelogram. The direction of )* × 9 is naturally along Z axis (perpendicular to both )

* and 9 ).
is a vector which represents the area of parallelogram OBDC which is the base of the
* × 9 ) and vector , then the dot product of

If ∅ is the angle between the direction of vectors ()
* × 9 ) and vector
vectors () is given as (figure 1.14)
. () * ×9
* × 9) = | | ) * × 9 f = ℎ. ()
∅ = 9 ∅e) * × 9)
= Vertical height of parallelogram × area of base of parallelogram
= Volume of parallelogram = s ) 9 u.
* ×9 ) ∅
() C D
Y O *
) B X
Figure 1.14
Therefore, it is clear that . ()* × 9 ) represents the volume of parallelepiped constructed by

vectors , )* and 9 as its sides. Further, it is a scalar quantity as volume is scalar. It can also be
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* 4B 9 or dot and cross are interchanged.

noted that in case of scalar triple product the final product (volume of parallelepiped) remains
same if the position of , )
*** 9 ‹ = . e)
Š ) * × 9f = )
* . e9 × f = 9 . e × )
* f = e)
* × 9 f. * =e ×)
= e9 × f. ) * f. 9
Scalar triple product can also be explained by determinant as
= < >
*** 9 ‹ = . e)
Š ) * × 9 f = … )= )< )> …
9= 9< 9>
In case of three vectors to be coplanar, it is not possible to construct a parallelepiped by using

such three vectors as its sides; therefore the scalar triple product must be zero.
* 9 ‹ = . e)
Š ) * × 9f = 0
1.3.3.2 Vector triple product:

The vector triple product of three vectors is define as
* × 9 f = e . 9 f)
× e) * )9
* − ( .)
The vector triple product is product of a vector with the product of two another vectors. The
vector triple product can be evaluated by determinant method as given below.
]
* × 9 ) = …)=
() )< )> …
9= 9< 9>
= e)< 9> − )> 9< f − ]()= 9> − )> 9= ) + ()= 9< − )< 9= )
]
* × 9f = …
× e) = < > …
)< 9> − )> 9< )> 9= − )= 9> )= 9< − )< 9=
* − ( .)
= e . 9 f) * )9
As in cross product the vector × e) * × 9 f will be perpendicular to plane containing vectors

and e) * × 9 f. Since e)
* × 9 f is itself in the direction perpendicular to plane containing )
* and
9 , therefore the direction of × e) * × 9 f will be along the plan containing ) * and 9 ,
ℎ 4 G4 combination of ) ***
*** 4B 9.
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1.4 Summary
1. Physical quantities are of two types, scalar and vector. The scalar quantities have
magnitude only but no direction. The vector quantities have magnitude as well as
direction.
2. Two vector quantities can be added with parallelogram law and triangle law. In
parallelogram law, the resultant is denoted by the diagonal of parallelogram whose
adjacent sides are represented by two vectors. In triangle law, we place the tail of
second vector on the head of first vector, and resultant is obtained by a vector whose
head is at the head of second vector and tail is at the tail of first vector.
3. For subtraction, we reverse the direction of second vector and add it with first vector.
4. In case of more than two vectors we simply use Polygon law of vector addition.
5. Any vector can be resolved into two or more components. By adding all components
6. If a vector makes angles -, A and C with three mutual perpendicular axes x, y and z
we can find the final vector.
-, A and C are called direction cosines.

7. Scalar product of two vectors is defined as **** * = KL cos , which is a scalar
respectively then
K. L
* = ) 4∅ 4x which is a vector
quantity.
×)
*.
8. Vector product of two vectors is defined as
quantity. The direction of vector is perpendicular to and )
collinear vectors **** * = KL or K* × L

* =0
9. If two vectors are parallel to each other then they are said to be collinear. For
K. L
case **** * =0
10. If the angle between two vectors is 900, then vectors are called orthogonal. In this
K. L
11. Cross product of two vectors can also be calculated by determinant. The determinant
]
form of cross product is
*
×) = … = < >…
)= )< )>
12. Scalar triple product of three vectors can also be calculated by determinant. The
determinant form of Scalar triple product is
= < >
*** . ()
* × 9 ) = …)= )< )> …
9= 9< 9>
13. Vector triple product is defined as
* × 9 f = e . 9 f)
× e) * − ( .)
* )9
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1.5 Glossary
Vector- Physical quantity with direction
Scalar quantities- Physical quantity without direction
Collinear – in same line or direction
Orthogonal- perpendicular to each other
Coplanar – on same plane
1.6 Reference Books

1. Mechanics – D.S. Mathur, S Chand, Delhi
2. Concept of Physics- H C Verma, Bharti Bhawan, Patna
3. Physics Part-I, Robert Resnick and David Halliday, Wiley Eastern Ltd
1.7 Suggested readings

1. Modern Physics, Beiser, Tata McGraw Hill
2. Fundamental University Physics-I, M. Alonslo and E Finn, Addition-Wesley
Publication
3. Berkeley Physics Course Vol I, Mechanics, C Kittel et al, McGraw- Hill Company

1. Define unit vector, like vector and equal vectors.
3. What angle does the vector 3 + √2] + make with y axis?

2. What are direction cosines? Give its significance.
4. What is the condition for vector to be collinear?

5. Explain the difference between dot and cross products.
6. What is angular momentum? How the direction of angular momentum can be
decided?
7. Give some examples of dot product in physics.
8. Give some examples of cross product in physics.
9. Define scalar triple product.
10. How the angle between two vectors can be obtained?
1. If |? + {| = |? − {| , show that A and B are perpendicular to each other.

1.8.2 Essay type questions
3. Show that = 5 + 2] + 4 4B ) = 2 + 3] − 4 are perpendicular to each other.

2. What is the significance of dot product? Give the properties of cross product.
4. What is the vector product? Give the properties of vector product.

5. Find out the condition if two vectors are collinear.
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6. Find the components of a vector along and perpendicular to the direction of another
vector.
1. Calculate the dot product of vectors ? = 6 + 7] + 4B { = + 3] + 2 .

1.8.3 Numerical question
2. A particle moves from the position (3 + 3] + 2 )H

2 + 2] + 4 ) H under the influence of a force Ž = 3 + 2] + 4 newton.
to another position (-
3. Obtain the projection of a vector ? = 3 + 4] + 5 along a line which originates at a

Calculate the work done by the force.
4. Find the unit vector in the direction of resultant vectors of ? = 6 + 7] + 4B { =

point (2, 2, 0) and passing through another point (-2, 4, 4).
+ 3] + 2 .
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UNIT 2: VECTOR CALCULUS
STRUCTURE:
2.0 Objective
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Differentiation of vector
2.2.1 Properties of vector differentiation
2.2.2 Partial derivatives
2.2.3 Del operator
2.2.4 Scalar and Vector function and fields
2.2.5 Gradient
2.2.6 Physical significance
2.3 Divergence of a vector
2.3.1 Physical interpretation
2.4 Curl of a vector function
2.4.1 Physical significance
2.4.2 Curl in Cartesian coordinates system
2.5 Line, surface and volume integration
2.6 Vector identities
2.7 Summary
2.8 Glossary
2.10 Self assessment questions
2.11 Reference
2.12 Suggested reading
2.14 Answers
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2.0 Objective:
In previous unit we studied about the basic concepts of vector like its meaning, significance,
representation, addition, subtraction etc. Now in this unit, we will learn some further use of
vectors in physics and mathematics. After reading this unit we will able to understand:
1. Differentiation of vector
2. Del operator
3. Scalar and vector fields
4. Gradient
5. Curl
6. Divergence
7. Vector identities
8. Applications in physics
2.1 Introduction:
Differentiation and integration techniques are frequently used in physics and mathematics.
Therefore this unit is basically vector calculus. Theses calculus techniques are used to solve
and explain many physical problems. In this unit we will understand the differentiation and
integration of vector quantities. Further we define some new terms like gradient, curl,
divergence, its properties and application. The physical significance of these terms will also
be discussed in detail.
2.2 Differentiation of vector:

Suppose is the position vector of a particle situated at point P with respect to origin O. If
particle moves with time, then vector varies corresponding to time t, and is said to be
vector function of scalar variable t and represented as =F(t)
If P is the position of particle at time t then OP =
If Q is the position of particle at time t+• and position vector of Q is ( + • )
then ***** ****** -•K

KL = •L *****
= +• −
In limiting case if • → 0 then • → 0 and P tends to Q and the chord become the tangent at
P. Differentiation is define as
B • ( +• )− ( )
= lim = lim
B ”•→p • ”•→p •
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When the limit exists only then the function is differentiable. If we further differentiate
function with respect t then it is called second order differentiation. If should be cleared that
the derivatives of a vector (say ) are also vector quantities.
+• •
Figure 2.1
2.2.1 Properties of vector differentiation:
If * are two vectors, ∅ is a scalar field and 9 is a constant vector then

and )
* f = – + –j
(1) –• e + )
– *
–• –•
(2) ( × ∅) = ∅+
– – –∅
–• –• –•
(3) *f= .
e .) + *
.)
– –j* –
–• –• –•
*f=
(4) –• e × ) × *
+ –• × )
– *
–j –
–•
(5) =0
–—
–•
(6) =
–˜ –˜ –™
–• –™ –•
if s is scalar function of t.
(7) –• ( / ) = –• ( . ) = + =2 , if is position vector.
– – –˜ –˜ –˜
–• –• –•
Example 2.1: A particle is moving along the curve x = / + 2 , y= / + 1 and z= 3 + 5.

Find the velocity and acceleration of particle along the direction 3i+2j+6k at time t=2.
Curve is define as x = / + 2 , y= / + 1 and z= 3 + 5.

Solution:
̅ = T + U] + V
The position vector of particle at any time t is given as
̅ = ( + 2 ) + ( / + 1)] + (3 + 5)
/
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O N B
Figure 2.2
B ̅
Velocity is given as
=3 /
+2 ]+3
B
B ̅
at t=2 velocity becomes
= 12 + 4] + 3
B
* (
Component of the velocity along the direction 3 + 2] + 6 = ) U)
•` = | ̅ | cos , . š = | ̅ |
›œ.jœ j (›œ.jœ)j
|›œ||jœ| |j
. œ| = |j|&
(3 + 2] + 6 ) = ož (3 + 2] + 6 )
(6m l on k#).(kl /n m#) •o
k& /& m&
=
acceleration œ can be given as œ = =6 + 2]

–˜̅
–•
acceleration œ at t=2 can be given as œ = 12 + 2]
Component of acceleration along direction )œ is given as

= | œ| cos , . š = | œ| |Ÿœ| |j| |j| =
Z jœ
Ÿ. jœ Z jœ ) jœ
(Ÿ.
|j|&
(3 + 2] + 6 )
(6/l /n).(kl /n m#)
k/& /& m&
=
(3 + 2] + 6 )
/
ož
=
2.2.2 Partial derivative:
If f is a vector function which depends on variable (x, y, z), then the partial derivatives are
defined as
¡^ ^(T + •T, U, V) − ^(T, U, V)

= lim
¡T ”=→p •T
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¡^ ^(T, U + •U, V) − ^(T, U, V)

= lim
¡U ”<→p •U
¡^ ^(T, U, V + •V) − ^(T, U, V)

= lim
¡V ”>→p •V
In case of partial derivatives with respect to a variable, all the other remaining variables are taken
as constant.
Partial derivatives of second order are defined as:
( )
¢& £ ¢ ¢£
¢= & ¢= ¢=
=
( )
¢&£ ¢ ¢£
¢< & ¢< ¢<
=
= ( )
¢&£ ¢ ¢£
¢> & ¢> ¢>
The vector differential operator del is denoted by ¤ and is defined as

2.2.3 Del operator:
¡ ¡ ¡
¤=i +] +
¡T ¡U ¡V
2.2.4 Scalar and vector point functions:

(1) Field: Field is a region of the space defined by a function.
(ii) Scalar point function: A scalar function ∅(T, U, V) defines all scalar point in the space. For
example, gravitational potential is a scalar function defined at all gravitational fields in the space.
(iii) Vector potential function: If a vector function q (x, y, z) defines a vector at every point in
space then it is called vector point function. For example gravitational force is a vector function
defined at a gravitational field in the space.
2.2.5 Gradient:
The gradient of a scalar function ∅ is defined as
grad ∅ = ∇∅ = (i +] + )∅
¢ ¢ ¢
¢= ¢< ¢>
= i +] +
¢∅ ¢∅ ¢∅
¢= ¢< ¢>
grad ∅ ˆ¦4 U.
Total differential d∅ of a scalar function ∅(T, U, V) can be expressed as,
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¡∅ ¡∅ ¡∅
B∅ = BT + BU + BV
¡T ¡U ¡V
Total differential d∅ of a scalar function ∅ can also be expressed as
d∅ = ¢= BT + ¢< BU + ¢> BV
¢∅ ¢∅ ¢∅
+] + ) ( BT + ]BU + BV)
¢∅ ¢∅ ¢∅
¢= ¢< ¢>
=(
* ∅f. B = |∇∅||dr|cosθ = (∇
B∅ = e∇ * ∅). dr ̂ , (where ̂ is a unit vector along d )
also , is angle between *∇∅ and d (The direction of displacement).

–∅
* ∅). ̂
–˜
So, = (∇
–∅
* ∅ i.e.
is the directional derevative of ∅. The rate of change is maximum if ̂ is along ∇
–˜
Thus ,
* ∅ and ̂ is zero.
angle between ∇
Hence gradient of the scalar field ∅ defines a vector field, the magnitude of which is equal to the
maximum rate of change of ∅ and the direction of which is the same, as the direction of
displacement along with the rate of change is maximum.
In the heat transfer, the temperature of any point in space is given by © = TU + UV + VT . Find
Example 2.2:
the gradient of T in the direction of vector 4i-3k at a point (2, 2, 2).
Solution:
Temperature is define as
© = TU + UV + VT
gradient of temperature T is given as
¡ ¡ ¡
z B© = ∇© = ª + ] + ¡« (TU + UV + VT)
¡T ¡U ¡V
∇ © = (U + V) + ](T + V) + (T + U)
at point (2, 2, 2) the ∇ © is (4 + 4] + 4 )
The gradient T in the direction of vector 4i-3k is
= (4 + 4] + 4 ). Unit vector along (4 − 3 )
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=(4 + 4] + 4 ). √o&
(ol5k#)
k&
=4/5
2.26 Physical significance of grad ∅ :

The physical significance of grad ∅ can be explained on the basis of surface defined by scalar
field ∅. The value of ∅ remains constant on the surface S, as shown in figure 2.3 and it is called a
function ∅ and ∅+d∅ respectively. Suppose 4* is normal to the surfaces S and S'. If the
level surface or equi-scalar surface. Let us consider two surfaces S and S' defined by scalar
coordinates of point P and Q are (x, y, z) and (x+dx, y+dy, z+dz) then the distance between P
and Q are
B = BT + ]BU + BV
as the definition of differentiation
¡∅ ¡∅ ¡∅
B∅ = BT + BU + BV
¡T ¡U ¡V
¡∅ ¡∅ ¡∅
=ª + U+ « . (BT + BU ] + BV )
¡T ¡U ¡V
B∅ = *∇∅. B
If we consider the point Q approaches to P and finally lies on P then
B∅ = 0
* ∅. B = 0
∇
∇∅ 4B B \ \ 4B ¦G ℎ ℎ .
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S' n
S
dn
Figure 2.3
Therefore, ∇∅ is a vector which is perpendicular to the surface S.
If 4* is normal on the surface S and d4* represents the distance between surfaces S to S' then
B4 = B , = 4x. B
And B∅ = B4 = 4x. B
¢∅ ¢∅
¢¬ ¢¬
By using equation (1), *∇∅. B = ¢¬ 4.

|B
¢∅
¡∅
*∇∅ = 4x
¡4
Thus, ∇∅ is defined as a vector whose magnitude is rate of change of ∅ along normal to the
surface and direction is along the normal to the surface.
Find the directional derivative of a scalar function ∅(T, U, V) = T / + xy + z / at the point A (2,-
Example2.3:
1,-1) in the direction of the line AB where coordinate of B are (3, 2, 1).
Solution:
The component of ∇∅ along the direction of a vector is called directional derivative of ∅ and
given as ∇∅ .
Now ∇∅ = - + ] ¢< + ® (T / + TU + V / )
¢ ¢ ¢
¢= ¢>
=(2T + U) + T ] + 2V
∇∅ = 3 + 2 ] − 2
gradient at point A (2,-1,-1)
The vector *****) = \ 4 ^ ) –\ 4 ^

= (3 + 2] + ) − (2 − ] − ) = + 3]
Directional derivative of ∅ in the direction of AB is
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( + 3]) 9
*∇∅ . ¯) = (3 + 2] − 2 ). =
√1 + 9 √10
The divergence is defined as dot product of del operator with any vector point function ***
^ or any
2.3 Divergence of Vector:
œ
vector q and given as,
div. ^ = ∇. ^ = - + ] ¢< + ®. ( ^= + ]^< ^> ) where ^ = ^= + ]^< ^>
¢ ¢ ¢
¢= ¢>
= + +
¢£D ¢£E ¢£F
¢= ¢< ¢>
* and that vector ^ , therefore it is a
Since divergence of a vector ^ is dot product of del operator ∇
scalar quantity.
2.3.1 Physical Significance of Divergence:

On the basis of fluid dynamics or a fluid flow, the divergence of a vector quantity can be
explained. Let us consider a parallelepiped of edges dx, dy and dz along the x, y, z directions as
shown in figure 2.4.
R R'
Q Q'
A dy B
O dx O' X
dz
P P'
Figure 2.4
Let is the velocity of fluid at A(x, y, z) and given as
= = + <] + >
Where the =, < , > ℎ H\ 4 4 ^ G U G 4z T, U, V B 4 .
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Amount of fluid entering through the surface O'P'Q'R' per unit time is given as:
G U× = = BUBV
Amount of fluid flowing out through the surface O'P'Q'R' per unit times is given as
= = –= BUBV
+ BT)BUBV
¢›D
=( = ¢=
Decrease in the amount of fluid in the parallelepiped along x axis per unit time.
= = BUBV − - + BT® BUBV

¢›D
= ¢=
=− BTBUBV
¢›D
¢=
Negative sign shows, decrease in the amount of fluid inside the parallelepiped.
Similarly decrease of amount of fluid along y axis
BTBUBV
¢›E
¢<
=−
Decrease of amount of fluid along z axis
=− BTBUBV
¢›F
¢>
Total amount of fluid decrease inside the parallelepiped per unit time= − - + +
¢›D ¢›E
¢= ¢<
® BTBUBV)
¢›F
¢>
Thus the rate of loss of fluid per unit volume = + +

¢›D ¢›E ¢›F
¢= ¢< ¢>
(We can ignore negative sign when we specify that the negative sign indicates decrease in the
amount of fluid).
Further the rate of loss of fluid per unit volume
+] + ®( + <] + ) = *∇. =B
¢ ¢ ¢
=-
¢= ¢< ¢> = >
Thus, the divergence of velocity vector shows the rate of loss of fluid per unit timer per unit
volume.
therefore B =0
If we consider fluid is incompressible, there is not any loss or gain in the amount of fluid,
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If the divergence of a vector is 0, then the vector function is called solenoidal.
Example 2.4: if u=x2+y2+z2 and ̅ = 2xi + 3yj + 2zk, then find the div (u ).
Solution : Div (u ) = ∇. (u )
¡ ¡ ¡
ª +] + « . s(T / + U / + V / )(2T + 3U] + 2V )u
¡T ¡U ¡V
¡ / ¡ ¡ /
= (T 2T ) + ] (U / 3U)] + (V . 2V)
¡T ¡U ¡V
= 6T / + 9U / + 6V /
The curl of a vector q is defined as

2.4 Curl
Curl q = ∇ × q (where qœ =q= + q< ] + qn )
+ ] ¢< + ) × (q= + q< ] + qn )

¢ ¢ ¢
¢= ¢>
=(
In terms of determinant of vector product
]
Curl qœ =³¢= ³
¢ ¢ ¢
¢< ¢>
q= q< q>
Since curl is vector product of two vectors, therefore it is a vector quantity.
2.4.1 Physical significance of curl:

On the basis of angular velocity and linear velocity the curl can be explained.
around origin O. Let ´

* is the angular velocity of particle then
Let us consider a particle moving with velocity and is the position vector of particle rotating
¦ G =∇×
= ∇ × ( Ź × ) (∵ = Ź × )
= ∇e´= + ´< ] + ´> f × (T + U] + V )
]
= ∇ × ¶´= ´< ´> ¶
T U V
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= ∇ × Še´< V − ´> Uf − (´= V − ´> T)] + (´= U − ´< T) ‹
]
= · ¸
¢ ¢ ¢
¢= ¢< ¢>
´< V − ´> U ´> T − ´= V ´= U − ´< T
¦ G = 2e´= + ´< ] + ´> f = 2Ź
Thus the curl of velocity shows angular velocity which means rotation of particle. Thus curl of a
vector quantity is connected with rotational properties of vector field. If curl of a vector is zero,
∇ × ^ = 0 then there is no rotational property and ^ is called irrotational.
Calculate the curl of a vector given by q = TUV + 2T / U] + (T / V / − 2U / )k.

Example 2.5
Solution:
¦ Gq =∇×q
=- +] + ® × (TUV + 2T / U] + (T / V / − 2U / ) )
¢ ¢ ¢
¢= ¢< ¢>
]
=· ¸
¢ ¢ ¢
¢= ¢< ¢>
TUV 2T U
/
T / V / − 2U /
= −4U − (2TV / − TU)] + (4TU − TV)
Show that q = (U / + 2TV / ) + (2TU − V)] + (2T / V − U + 2V) * G 4 G.

Example2.6:
Solution:
¦ Gq =∇×q
=- +] + ® × s(U / + 2TV / ) + (2TU − V)] + (2T / V − U + 2V) * ]

¢ ¢ ¢
¢= ¢< ¢>
=0
Therefore q is irrotational.
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2.5.1 Line Integral: The integral of a vector function q along a line or curve is called line
2.5 Vector integral:
integral.
Suppose q (x, y, z) be a vector function and PQ is a curve and ***

BG is a small length of curve then
*** is given as
line integral of vector q along a length BG
¹º q . BG
Q BG
O x
Figure 2.5
The integral may be closed or open depending on the nature of the curve whether closed or open.
To compute the line integral of a function F, any method of integral calculus may be employed.
In case of fore q acting on a particle along a curve PQ, the total work done can be calculated as
line integral of force.
***
Work done= ¹¼ q . BG
»
2.5.2 Surface integral:

Similarly as line integral of F is a vector function and s is a surface, then surface integral of a
vector function F over the surface s is given as
***
Surface integral=∬™ q . BG
The direction of surface integral is taken as perpendicular to the surface s.
If ds is written as ds=dxdy
Surface integral=∬™ q . B = ¹= ¹< q. BTBU
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Surface integral represents flux through the surface S.
If dV denotes the volume defined by BTBUBV then the volume integration of a vector F is define
2.5.3 Volume integral:
as
Volume integral=¹¾ qB‡ = ¹= ¹< ¹> q. BTBUBV
The volume integral can be explained in terms of total charge inside a volume. Suppose is
charge density of a volume dV then total charge inside the volume is given as q=¹› B‡
If ∅1 and ∅2 are two scalar point functions and * are two vectors, then
and )
2.6 Vector identities:
∇(∅6 + ∅/ ) = ∇∅6 + ∇∅/
∇(∅6 ∅/ ) = ∅6 ∇∅/ + ∅/ ∇∅6
B *f=B
e +) +B *
)
B * f = *** . B
e .) *** B
) + ).
*f= ¦ G
¦ Ge +) *
+ ¦ G)
B e∅ f = ∅ B + .z B∅
¦ G e∅ f = ∅ ¦ G +z B∅ ×
B ¦ G =0
¦ Gz B ∅=0
B *f=)
e ×) *. ¦ G *
+ . ¦ G)
¦ G ¦ G =z BB − ∇/
Example2.7 : Prove that
(1) B ¦ G =0
(2) ¦ Gz B ∅=0
Solution:
(1) (1) B ¦ G = ∇.∇ ×
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]
= ∇. ³ ¢= ³
¢ ¢ ¢
¢< ¢>
= < >
=∇. ¿ - − ®+ ]( − ) + k( − )À
¢ F ¢ E ¢ D ¢ F ¢ E ¢ D
¢< ¢> ¢> ¢= ¢= ¢<
- − ® + − )+ ( − )
¢ ¢ F ¢ E ¢ ¢ D ¢ F ¢ ¢ E ¢ D
¢= ¢< ¢> ¢< ¢> ¢= ¢> ¢= ¢<
= (
=0
(2) ¦ G z B ∅ = ∇ × ∇∅
]
¡ ¡ ¡
³ ³
¡T ¡U ¡V
³¡∅ ¡∅ ¡∅³
¡T ¡U ¡V
¡ ∅
/
¡ ∅
/
¡/ ∅ ¡/∅ ¡/∅ ¡/∅
= Á − Â +] Á − Â + Á − Â=0
¡U¡V ¡V¡U ¡V¡T ¡T¡V ¡T¡U ¡U¡T
Example2.8:
Show that
(i) B *f=)
e ×) *. ¦ G − *
. ¦ G)
(ii) ¦ G ¦ G =z BB − ∇/
Solution (i) B * f = ∇. ( × )
e ×) *)
= (x + ̂ ). [(AyBz – AzBy) ̂ + (AzBx - AxBz) ̂ + (Ax By – AyBx) ]

¢ ¢ ¢
¢= ¢< ¢>
+
¢ ¢ ¢
¢=
= (AyBz – AzBy) + ¢< (AzBx – AxBz) + ¢> (AxBy – AyBx)
¢ > ¢ < ¢ = ¢ > ¢ < ¢ = ¢j> ¢j< ¢j= ¢j>

= Bx( ¢< - ¢>
) + By( ¢> - ¢=
) + Bz( ¢= - ¢<
) – Ax( ¢< - ¢>
) – Ay( ¢> - ¢=
)
¢j< ¢j=
¢= ¢<
– Az( - )
= (Bx ̂ + By ̂ + Bz ). [( ) ̂+( ) ̂+(

¢ > ¢ < ¢ = ¢ > ¢ < ¢ =
¢< ¢> ¢> ¢= ¢= ¢<
- - - ) ]–
(Ax ̂ + Ay ̂ + Az ). [( ¢< - ) ̂ + ( ¢> - ) ̂ + ( ¢= -

¢j> ¢j< ¢j= ¢j> ¢j< ¢j=
¢> ¢= ¢<
) ]
*** curl
= ). - *** . curl )
*
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= curl * - curl )
.) * .
Solution (ii)
¦ G ¦ G ̅ = ∇ × (∇ × ̅ )
]
=( +] + ) × ³ ¢= ³
¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢
¢= ¢< ¢> ¢< ¢>
= < >
=( +] + )×¿ - − ® − ]( − ) + k( − )À
¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ F ¢ E ¢ D ¢ F ¢ E ¢ D
¢= ¢< ¢> ¢< ¢> ¢> ¢= ¢= ¢<
]
¢ ¢ ¢
= ³³ ¢= ¢< ¢> ³³
- ¢< − ® ( ¢>D − ¢=F ) ( ¢= − )
¢ E ¢ E ¢ ¢ ¢ E ¢ D
¢> ¢<
= ¿ - − ® − ( − )À +]¿ - − ®− ( − D )À
¢ ¢ E ¢ D ¢ ¢ D ¢ F ¢ ¢ F ¢ E ¢ ¢ E ¢
¢< ¢= ¢< ¢> ¢> ¢= ¢> ¢< ¢> ¢= ¢= ¢<
+ ¿ - − ®− ( − )À
¢ ¢ D ¢ F ¢ ¢ F ¢ E
¢= ¢> ¢= ¢< ¢< ¢>
= ¿ − − + À+ ]¿ − − + À
¢& E ¢& D ¢& D ¢& F ¢& F ¢& E ¢& E ¢& D
¢<¢= ¢< & ¢> & ¢>¢= ¢>¢< ¢> & ¢= & ¢=¢<
+ ¿ − − + À
¢& D ¢& F ¢& F ¢& E
¢=¢> ¢= & ¢< & ¢<¢>
= ∑ ¿- +
+ ® − ( &D + + &D )À
¢& D¢& E ¢& F ¢& ¢& D ¢&
¢= &¢<¢= ¢>¢= ¢= ¢< & ¢>
=∑ - + + ® − ∑ ¿- & + & + &D ®À

¢ ¢ D ¢ E ¢ F ¢& D ¢& D ¢&
¢= ¢= ¢< ¢> ¢= ¢< ¢>
=z BB ̅ / ̅
−∇
2.7 Summary:
1. Differentiation and integration techniques are used to solve and explain many physical
problems. Differentiation of a vector is defined as
= lim”•→p = lim”•→p
–˜ ”˜ ˜ (• ”•)5˜ (•)
–• ”• ”•
2. If we further differentiate function with respect t then it is called second order differentiation.
If should be cleared that the derivatives of a vector (say ) are also vector quantities. If r is a
–˜
–•
position vector of a particle at time t then denotes its velocity.
3. Partial derivative is defined as
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¡^ ^ (T + •T, U, V) − ^(T, U, V)
= lim
¡T ”=→p •T
In case of partial derivative with respect to a variable, all the other remaining variables are taken
as constant.
4. Vector differential operator del is denoted by ∇ and defined as
¡ ¡ ¡
∇= i +] +
¡T ¡U ¡V
5. The gradient of a scalar function ∅ is defined as
grad ∅ = ∇∅ = (i ¢= + ] ¢< + )∅
¢ ¢ ¢
¢>
6. The divergence is dot product of del operator with any vector point function ***
^ and is given as
div. ^ = ∇. ^ = - +] + ®. ( ^= + ]^< ^> ) where ^ = ^= + ]^< ^>

¢ ¢ ¢
¢= ¢< ¢>
= + +
¢£D ¢£E ¢£F
¢= ¢< ¢>
7. The curl of a vector q = q= + q< ] + qn is defined as
Curl q = ∇ × q = ( +] + ) × (q= + q< ] + qn )

¢ ¢ ¢
¢= ¢< ¢>
8. The integral of a vector function q along a line or curve is called line integral and given as
***
¹ q . BG
º
9. If q is a vector function and s is a surface, then surface integral of a vector function q over the
surface S is given as ∬™ q . B
defined as ¹¾ qB‡ = ¹= ¹< ¹> q. BTBUBV

10. If dV denotes the volume defined by dxdydz then the volume integration of a vector F is
2.8 Glossary:
Displacement – net change in location of a moving body.
Differentiation- instantaneous rate of change of a function with respect to one of its variables
Integration- The process of finding a function from its derivative. (Reverse of differentiation)
Partial derivative- derivative of a function with respect to a variable, if all other remaining
variables are considered as constant
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Operator – An Operator is a symbol that shows a mathematical operation.
del operator - vector differentiation operator
gradient- derivative of function.(rate of change of a function or slope)
divergence- rate at which density exits at a given region of space. (flux density)
Curl- describes the rotation of vector field.
line integral- Integration along a line.
surface integral- Integration along a surface.
volume integral- Integration along a volume.
1. If ∅(T, U, V) = (T / + U / + V / )5 // then calculate ∇∅ at a point (1 1 1).

1.9 Self Assessment Question (SAQ):
2. Calculate the gradient of a scalar function ∅ (T U V) = T / + U / + > at point (1, 2, -2).

3. If vector )* = 3TU + 5V] + 2UV / represents the magnetic field then calculate the flux at
point (2, 2, 1).
= 3 + 5UV] + 5UV / .
*** from point
4. Fiend the curl of a vector
5. Given a vector function q = U + T], calculate the line integration ¹º q . BG
6. Show that ∇= 3U o V / + 4T k V / ] − 3T / U / is a solenoidal vector.

(1,1,1) to (8, 2, -2) along the line joining these two points.
7. Prove that B z B ∅ = ∇/ ∅
8. Prove that B (∅ ) = ∅ B + .z B ∅
9. Explain the physical meaning of curl.
10. Explain different type of vector fields.
2.10 Reference Books:

3. Physics Part-II, Robert Resnick and David Halliday, Wiley Eastern Ltd
2.11 Suggested readings:

Publication
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2.12 Terminal questions:
1. Define gradient of a scalar function ∅.
2. Show that ∇∅ is a vector whose magnitude is equal to maximum rate of change of ∅ with
respect to space variable.
3. Show that ∇∅ is perpendicular to surface ∅.
4. Solve ∇ - ® for ≠0
6
Å
5. If vector q = 6TV − U / j + yzk then calculate ¹Ç q . 4x BÆ where S is the surface of a cube

with boundaries T = 0 T = 2, y= 0 U = 2, V = 0 V = 2.
6. Obtain the value sz B ∅( )u ×
7. Find the area of parallelogram determined by the vectors ( + 2j + 3k) and (−3 − 2j + 4k).
Essay type questions

1. Define divergence of a vector function and its physical significance. Obtain the expression for
the divergence of a vector q .
2. Define curl of a vector function and its physical significance. Obtain the expression for the
curl of a vector q .
3. Prove that ∇ × e × ) * .∇
* f = eB * − ****
* fA (A. ∇*** ))
* + B ) * −)
* B
4. Prove that any vector function can be expressed as the sum of lamellar vector and solenoidal
vector.
∂ρ
5. Derive the equation of continuity
+ div J = 0
∂t
6. Show that ¦* × is solenoidal if ¦* and are irrotational.

And show that how this equation express charge conservation.
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UNIT 3: GAUSS, STOKE and GREEN’S THEOREM
STRUCTURE:
3.0 Objective
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Gauss Divergence theorem
3.2.1 Gauss’s law
3.2.2 Gauss’s law in differential form
3.2.3 Poisson’s equation and Laplace’s equation
3.3 Stoke’s theorem
3.3 Physical significance of stoke’s theorem
3.4 Green’s theorem
3.5 Summary
3.6 Glossary
3.7 Self assessment questions
3.8 references
3.9 suggested readings
3.11 Answers
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3.0 Objective:
In this unit we will be able to understand the relation between surface integral and volume
integral, line integral and surface integral etc. further, we can understand Laplace’s equation and
Poisson’s equation.
3.1 Introduction:
In physics and mathematics many times, we transform one type of integral to another. These
transforms are required for simplifying the problems. For example, if we are interested to
calculate flux through a surface enclosed by a charge, and it is difficult to calculate flux by using
surface integral, then it can be calculated by volume integral of charge inside the surface.
Gauss’s divergence theorem enables us to transform surface integral into volume integral.
Similarly, Stoke’s theorem transforms surface integral into line integral. In Green’s Theorem we
can transform two scalar functions simultaneously from volume to surface integral. By using
these theorems, we can find easy approach to solve a problem.
3.2 Gauss divergence theorem:
Gauss divergence theorem is a relation between surface integration and volume integration. The
theorem states:
The surface integral of a vector filed q over a closed surface s is equal to the volume integral of
divergence of q taken over the volume enclosed by surface s.
Mathematically ∬™ q . B = ∭› B qB
Mathematical proof:
Let us consider a vector q = q6 ̂ + q/ ̂ + qk
According to Gauss divergence theorem ∬™ (q6 ̂ + q/ ̂ + qk ) . B = ∭› - ̂ + ̂ +
¢ ¢
¢= ¢<
® . (q6 ̂ + q/ ̂ + qk )BTBUBV
¢
¢>
Or ∬™ eq6 ̂ + q/ ̂ + qk f. B = ∭› - ¢=Ð + + ® BTBUBV

¢Ï ¢Ï& ¢ÏÑ
¢< ¢>
(1)
Y
Æ6 Æ/
^6 (U, V) ^/ (U, V)
Figure 3.1
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Now we can prove equation (1)
Let us first evaluate ∭› BTBUBV = ∬™ ¿¹=Ò£ &(<,>) BT À BUBV

¢ÏÐ =Ò£ (<,>) ¢ÏÐ
¢= Ð ¢=
= ∬™sq6 (T, U, V)u=Ò£& (<,>) BUBV

DÓÔÐ (E,F)
= ∬Çsq6 (^/ , U, V) − q6 (^6 , U, V)uBUBV (2)
Now, the right portion of surface i.e. Æ/ can be given as
BUBV = 4x/ . B / where 4x/ is the direction of unit vector perpendicular to the surface
Similarly the left portion of surface Æ6 can be given as
BUBV = 4x6 . B 6
Putting the value of area in the factors of RHS of equation (2) we have
Õ Öq6 (^/ , U, V)BUBV = + Õ q6 4x/ . B / ×

™ ™&
Õ Öq6 (^6 , U, V)BUBV = − Õ q6 4x6 . B 6 ×

™ ÇÐ
Since the outward flux at surface Æ/ is in the direction along the x axis and flux at surface Æ6 is
along the negative direction of x axis. Therefore, Æ6 component is negative.
Putting the above values in equation (2) we have
¡q6
Ø BTBUBV = Õ q6 4x / . B + Õ q6 4x 6 . B
› ¡T ™&
/
™Ð
/
¡q6
Ø B = Õ q6 4x. B
› ¡T Ç
Since 4x 6 and 4x / are the direction perpendicular to yz plane that is along x axis shown by 4x.
Similarly it can be shown that
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¡q/
Ø B = Õ q/ 4x. ] B
› ¡U ™
¡qk
And
Ø B = Õ qk 4x. B
› ¡V ™
Adding all above terms
¡q6 ¡q/ ¡qk

Øª + + « B = Õ (q6 4x. + q/ 4x. ] + qk 4x. ) B
› ¡T ¡U ¡V Ç
Or ∭› (∇. q)B = ∬™ q . B
* . q ) inside the volume.

This is Gauss divergence theorem. The theorem relates the flux of a vector filed through a
surface (q .B ) to the behavior of vector field (∇
3.2.1 Deduction of Gauss law with Gauss Divergence theorem:

In electrostatics the Gauss law is one of the fundamental law and frequently used. This law is a
result of Gauss theorem in electric field.
6
∈Ú
Statement: The total electric flux through a closed surface is equal to times total charge
enclosed inside the surface.
Mathematically: ∬™ ;* . B = ∈ ( total charge inside the surface)

6
Ú
∬™ ;* . B = ∈ ∑á qá
6
Ú
Proof: Let us consider a charge q is situated at O, the origin of Cartesian coordinate system.
Consider an imaginary surface called Gaussian surface around the charge q. The Gaussian
surface may be of any shape but closed.
of this surface is r from the origin and it subtends a solid angle B´ at the centre.
Consider a small surface ds on the Gaussian surface as shown is figure3.2. The distance (radial)
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r ds
dω
q
X
O
figure 3.2
The electric flux through this small surface ds is
B∅ = ;* . B
The total electric flux through the whole surface
*** . B
∅=Õ ;
™
Now the electric field on the surface ds is given by.
1 ˆ
;= ̂. B
4â ∈p /
where ̂ is unit vector along the direction of . The flux ∅
1 ˆ
∅=Õ ̂. B
™ 4â ∈p /
1 |. 4x B
= Õ ˆ.
4â ∈p ™ /
ãℎ 4x ¦4 \ \ 4B ¦ G ¦ ^ B .
1 ˆB ,
∅= Õ
4â ∈p ™ /
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Where ̂ . 4x = ,. Now is solid angle subtended by surface ds and denoted by B´.

–™ äb™å
˜&
1 1 ˆ
∅= Õ ˆ. B´ = . ˆ. 4â =
4â ∈p ™ 4â ∈p ∈p
Since total angle subtended by whole surface S at the centre is 4â.
Hence ∬™ ;. B = ∑l ˆl
6
∈æ
density ç then the statement can be given as

In case the charge in the closed surface is distributed in the volume V with volume charge
1
∅ = Õ ;. B = Ø ç B‡
™ ∈p ›
3.2.2 Gauss law in differential form:

Gauss law in electrostatics is given as
1
Õ ;* . B = ( G ℎ z 4 B ¦ ^ )
™ ∈p
If ç is volume charge density inside the volume and is enclosed by surface s then,
1
Õ ;* . B = Ø çB‡
™ ∈p ›
Õ ;* . B = Ø B ;* B
™ ›
Applying Gauss divergence theorem
1
ØB ;* B‡ = Ø çB‡
› ∈p ›
ç
Ø ªB ;* − « B‡ = 0
› ∈p
ç
B ;* − =0
∈p
ç
B ;* =
∈p
This is called differential equation of Gauss law.
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If we consider ;* as electric field and ∅ as electric potential then the electric field can be given as
3.2.3: Poisson’s equation and Laplace equation:
;* = −∇∅
Now using differential form of Gauss law

ç
B (−∇∅) =
∈p
ç
∇(−∇∅) =
∈p
ç
∇/ ∅ = −
∈p
equation and operator ∇/ is an operator defined as

This is called Poisson’s equation. Poisson’s equation is basically second order differential
¡/ ¡/ ¡/
∇ = ∇. ∇= / + / + /
/
¡T ¡U ¡V
This is called Laplacian operator.
If there is no charge inside the volume i.e. ç=0, then above equation becomes
∇/ ∅ = 0
This is called Laplace equation.
Example3.1: If is position vector of any point on the surface s whose volume is V, find ∬™ .
d .
Solution:
Õ **** = Ø B
.B B‡
™ ›
= ∭› - + ] ¢< + ® . ( T + ]U + V) B‡
¢ ¢ ¢
¢= ¢>
= ∭› - ¢= + + ¢> ® B‡
¢= ¢< ¢>
¢<
= ∭› 3 B‡ = 3‡ .
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Using Gauss divergence theorem find out ∬™ .B = T k + U k ] + V k and s is a

Example3.2:
where,
surface of a sphere defined by T / + U / + V / = /
.
Solution:
∬™ . B = ∭› ∇. B‡
= ∭› - +] + ® . (T k + U k ] + V k ) B‡
¢ ¢ ¢
¢= ¢< ¢>
= ∭›(3T / + 3U / + 3V / ) B‡
= 3 ∭›(T / + U / + V / ) B‡
= 3 ∭› /
B‡ = = 3 /
∭› B‡
=3 - â k®
/ o
=- â ®
6/
k k
Statement: If ∅6 (T, U) and ∅/ (T, U) are two scalar functions which are continuous and have
3.3 Green’s Theorem for a Plane:
4B
¢∅Ð ¢∅&
¢< ¢=
continuous derivatives over a region R bounded by simple closed curve c in x-y
plane, then
∮ä(∅6 BT + ∅/ BU) = ∬é ( ¢=& − )BTBU

¢∅ ¢∅Ð
¢<
curve 6 (ABC) and / (9: ) as shown in figure 3.3.

Proof: Let us consider a close path ABCD denoted by curve c, and curve c divided into two parts
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The equation of curve 6 is
U = U6 (T)
The equation of curve / is
U = U/ (T)
First we calculate the value of
∬é BTBU = ¹=ÒŸ ¿¹<Ò< & BUÀ BT

¢∅Ð =Òä <Ò< (=) ¢∅Ð
¢< Ð(D) ¢<
= ¹Ÿ s∅6 (T, U)u<&Ð(D) BT

ä < (=)
= ¹Ÿ s∅6 (T, U/ ) − ∅6 (T, U6 )u BT

ä
= − ¹ä ∅6 (T, U/ ) BT − ¹Ÿ ∅6 (T, U6 )BT

Ÿ ä
= −Š¹ä ∅6 (T, U/ )BT + ¹Ÿ ∅6 (T, U6 )BT ‹

Ÿ ä
= − ¿¹ä ∅6 (T, U)BT + ¹ä ∅6 (T, U)BTÀ

& Ð
= − ∮ä ∅6 (T, U)BT
Thus ∮ä ∅6 (T, U)BT = − ∬é BTBU

¢∅Ð
¢<
Similarly it can be proved that
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∮ä ∅/ (T, U)BU = + ∬é BTBU

¢∅&
¢=
Adding above two equations
¡∅/ ¡∅6
ê (∅6 (T, U)BT + ∅/ (T, U)BU) = Õ ª − « BTBU
ä ¡T ¡U
é
¡∅/ ¡∅6
ê (∅6 BT + ∅/ BU) = Õ ª − « BTBU
ä ¡T ¡U
é
This is Green’s theorem for a plane.
Example3.3: A vector field q is given by q = 4U + T(1 + U)] . Evaluate the line integral
¹ä q . B** , where c is the circular path given by T / + U / = /
.
Solution: The vector field F is given as

q = sin U + T(1 + U)]
Taking line integral along the curve c
ë q. B = ë s 4 U + T (1 + U)]u. ( BT + ]BU)
ä ä
= ë (sin U BT + T(1 + cos U)BU)

ä
ℎ = T + ]U B = BT + ]BU
Now take 4 U = ∅6 and T(1 + U) = ∅/
On applying Green’s theorem
¡∅/ ¡∅6
ë (∅6 BT + ∅/ BU) = Õ ( − )BTBU
ä é ¡T ¡U
¡(T (1 + U)) ¡ 4U
=ÕÖ − × BTBU
é ¡T ¡U
= Õ s(1 + cos U) − cos UuBTBU

é
= Õ BTBU = â /
é
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Since R is the region of circular path along xy plane given by T / + U / = /

. Therefore the
radius of circular path is a.
Example3.4: Applying Green’s theorem evaluate
ë s(T / + 3TU)BT + (T / + U / )BUu

ä
Where c is a curve which form a square between the line U = ±1 4B T = ±1
Solution: Given integral is
¹äs(T / + 3TU)BT + (T / + U / )BUu
Applying Green’s theorem
∮ä(∅6 BT + ∅/ BU) = ∬ - ¢=& − ® BTBU

¢∅ ¢∅Ð
¢<
= ¹56 ¹56 ¿ − (T / + 3TU)À BTBU

6 6 ¢(= & < & ) ¢
¢= ¢<
= ¹56 ¹56s2T − 3T)uBTBU

6 6
= − ¹56 ¹56 TBTBU = − ¹56 TBT ¹56 BU

6 6 6 6
6
= −¿ À sUu656 = − (1/ − 1/ )(1 + 1) = 0 Answer.
=& 6
/ 56 /
3.4 Stoke’s Theorem:

Stoke’s theorem transforms the surface integral of the curl of a vector into line integral of that
vector over the boundary C of that surface.
Statement: The surface integral of the curl of a vector taken over the surface s bounded by a
curve c is equal to the line integral of the vector A along the closed curve c.
Mathematically:
Õ 9¦ G . B = ê . B
™ ä
Since the curl A of a vector or vector function is along the normal to the surface, therefore the
above statement may also be represented as
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Õ ¦ G . 4x B = ê . B
™ ä
Where 4x is a unit vector perpendicular to the surface ds. Unit vector 4x can be given as
4x = cos - + A]+ C
Proof: Let us consider a vector function A given as
= = + <] + >
And = T + U] + V
B = BT + ]BU + BV
Using the Stoke’s theorem ¹ä . ****

B = ∬™ ¦ G . 4x B
¹äe = + <] + > f . ( BT + ]BU + BV)
¡ ¡ ¡
= Õ íª +] + «×e + <] + fî . ( -+] A+ C)B
™ ¡T ¡U ¡V = >
or
¹äe = BT + < BU + > BVf = ∬™ ¿- F − ® +- − ®] + - − ® À.( -+
¢ ¢ E ¢ D ¢ F ¢ E ¢ D
¢< ¢> ¢> ¢= ¢= ¢<
] A+ C) B
¹äe = BT + < BU + > BVf = ∬™ ¿- ¢<F − ® - + - ¢>D − ® A + - ¢= −

¢ ¢ E ¢ ¢ F ¢ E
¢> ¢=
or
® C)À B
¢ D
¢<
or
¹äe = BT + < BU + > BVf = ∬™ ¿- A− C® + -− -+ C® +
¢ D ¢ D ¢ E ¢ E
¢> ¢< ¢> ¢=
- -− C®À B
¢ F ¢ F
¢< ¢=
(1)
Let us first prove the first term
¹ä = BT = ∬™ - ¢>D A− C® B
¢ ¢ D
¢<
(2)
Consider the = is function of (T, U, V) as = (T, U, V) and V = z(T, U) describes an equation of

surface s, and ds is a small elementary part of this surface as shown in figure 3.4.
¹— = (T, U, V)BT = ¹ä = (T, U, z(T, U))BT
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= ¹äs + BU]
¢ D (=,<,ï(=,<))
= ¢<
dx
By using Green’s theorem
¹— = (T, U, V)BT = ∬™( + ) BTBU

¢ D ¢ D ¢ï
¢< ¢> ¢<
(3)
The direction cosines of the normal to the surface s are given as
9 - 9 A 9 C
= =
¡z ¡z 1
− −
¡T ¡U
Figure 3.4
If the projection of ds on x-y plane is B C
Then BTBU = B C or B =
–=–<
äb™ð
Putting this value on equation (2)
¡ = ¡ = ¡ = ¡ = 9 C BTBU
Õª 9 A− C« B = Õ ( 9 A− )
™ ¡V ¡U ™ ¡V ¡U C
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¡ =9 A ¡ =
=Õª − « BTBU
™ ¡V 9 C ¡U
¡ = ¡z ¡ =
=Õí ª− « − î BTBU
™ ¡V ¡U ¡U
= − ∬ s ¢<D + . uBTBU
¢ ¢ D ¢ï
¢> ¢<
Putting the value of R.H.S. from equation (3)
∬™( ¢>D 9 A − C) B = ¹— = (T, U, V)BT

¢ ¢ D
¢<
or ¹— = (T, U, V)BT = ∬™( ¢>D 9 A − C) B

¢ ¢ D
¢<
(4)
Similarly
¹ä < BU = ∬™( 9 C− 9 -) B
¢ E ¢ E
¢= ¢>
(5)
and ¹ä > BV = ∬™( ¢<F 9 C − 9 A)B

¢ ¢ F
¢=
(6)
On adding above equations (4), (5) and (6)
¹äe = BT + < BU + > BTf = ∬™ ¿ 9 A− 9 C+ C− 9 -+ cos −

¢ = ¢ D ¢ E ¢ E ¢ F
¢> ¢< ¢= ¢> ¢<
AÀ B
¢ F
¢=
Or ¹ä *** . B = ∬™ 9¦ G . B
Hence Stoke’s theorem is proved.
Example3.5: Using Stoke’s theorem evaluate
¹äs(2T − U)BT − UV / BU − U / VBVu ãℎ ℎ G T / + U / = 1 Corresponding to the

surface of a sphere of radius 1.
Solution:
The given integral
ë s(2T − U)BT − UV / BU − U / VBVu

ä
= ë s(2T − U) − UV / ] − U / V u. ( BT + ]BU + BV)

ä
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= ¹ä . B
Where = (2T − U) − UV / ] − U / V and B = BT + ]BU + BV
Using stokes theorem ¹ä . B = ∬™ ∇ × *** . B
= ∬™ ∇ × A. nx ds (1)
where nx = unit vector perpendicualr to surface ds
]
∇× ̅ =³ ³
¢ ¢ ¢
¢= ¢< ¢>
2T − U −Uó /
−U V
/
= i(-2zy+2yz)-j(0-0)+k(0+1)
=k
Putting this value in equation (1)
¹ä . B = ∬™ . 4xB
Since ds is area of a circle described by T / + U / = 1 along xy plane, therefore direction of ds is

along perpendicular to surface which is along z axis.
Thus ∬™ . 4xB = ∬™ B = ∬ BTBU = â
Answer.
Example3.6: Verify Stoke’s theorem for vector filed given by q = (3T − 2U) + T / V] +
U / (V + 1) for a plane rectangular area with corners at (0,0),(1,0) (1,2) and (0,2) in x-y plane.
Solution: the given function is
q = (3T − 2U) + T / V ] + U / (V + 1)
Since the vector field is applying in an area which is described in x-y plane only, therefore z=0
and function becomes
q = (3T − 2U) + U / (1)
According to Stoke’s theorem
¹ä q . **** ****
B = ∬™ ∇ × q . B (2)
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The line integral along the close path described by rectangle OADC as shown in figure 3.5 and
can be given as
**** = ¹ q . ****
¹ä q . B B + ¹ä q . ****
B + ¹ä q . **** *** ****
B + ¹ä q. B
Ð ä & Ñ ô
Where 96 , 9/ , 9k , 9o are components of curve C.
¹— q. B = ¹p s(3T − 2U) + U / u. BT + ¹p s(3T − 2U) + U / u. ]BU

6 /
+ ¹6 s(3T − 2U) + U / u. BT + ¹/ s(3T − 2U) + U / u. ]BU

p p
= ¹p 3TBT + ¹p 0 BU + ¹6 (3T − 4)BT + ¹/ 0. BU

6 / p p
=/+0+/+0=4
k
Answer.
C(0,2) D(1,2)
9k
9o 9/
96
O (0,0) A(1,0) X
Figure 3.5
The L.H.S of equation (2) become 4 for given field. Now we calculate the R.H.S of equation (2 )
]
¡ ¡ ¡³
∇ × q = ³³ ³
¡T ¡U ¡V
3T − 2U 0 U/
= (2U + 0 + 2 ) = 2U + 2
Now ∬™ ∇ × q. B = ∬™(2U + 2 ). 4x BTBU
= ∬™ 2BTBU = 2 ∬™ BTBU
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=2. Area of rectangle =2.2=4
On comparing equation (3) and (4) the Stoke’s theorem has been verified.
3.5 Summary:
1. Gauss divergence theorem transforms surface integral into volume integral and vice-versa.
The theorem states that the surface integral of a vector filed q over a closed surface s is equal to
the volume integral of divergence of q taken over the volume enclosed by surface s.
**** = ∭ B
∬™ q . B qB
›
2. Gauss law is a result of Gauss theorem in electric field. According to this law the total electric
6
∈Ú
flux through a closed surface is equal to times total charge enclosed inside the surface.
∬™ ;. B = ∈ ( total charge inside the surface)

6
Ú
3. Gauss law in differential form:

ç
B ;=
∈p
4. Poisson’s equation and Laplace equation:

ç
∇/ ∅ = −
∈p
equation and operator ∇/ is an operator called Laplacian operator and defined as

This is called Poisson’s equation. Poisson’s equation is basically second order differential
¡/ ¡/ ¡/
∇/ = ∇. ∇= + +
¡T / ¡U / ¡V /
If there is no charge inside the volume i.e. ç=0, then above equation becomes Laplace equation
∇/ ∅ = 0
5. Green’s Theorem for a Plane: If ∅6 (T, U) and∅/ (T, U) are two scalar functions which are
4B
¢∅Ð ¢∅&
¢< ¢=
continuous and have continuous derivatives over a region R bounded by simple
closed curve c in x-y plane, then
∮ä(∅6 BT + ∅/ BU) = ∬é ( ¢=& − )BTBU

¢∅ ¢∅Ð
¢<
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6. Stoke’s Theorem: Stoke’s theorem transforms the surface integral of the curl of a vector into
line integral of that vector over the boundary C of that surface. According to this theorem the
surface integral of the curl of a vector taken over the surface s bounded by a curve c is equal to
the line integral of the vector A along the closed curve c.
**** = ∮
∬™ ¦ G . B ****
.B
ä
3.6 Glossary
Transformation- conversion
Flux – scalar product of a field vector and area
divergence- rate at which density exits in a given region of space. (flux density)
Curl- describes the rotation of vector field.
3.7 Self assessment questions:
1. Express the divergence theorem in words and mathematical form.
2. Calculate the divergence of vector function ? = TU + UV ] + VT
3. Prove Gauss theorem in the form
Õ BÆ. q = Ø (∇. q )B‡

™ ¾
3. Using Gauss divergence theorem evaluate
∬™ T BTBU + U BVBT + V BTBU Where S is surface of a sphere given by T / + U / + V / = 1.
4. A vector is defined as = T + U] + V . Then show that ∮ . ****

B =0
5. Explain the term flux of a vector field.

3.9 Suggested readings:
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Publication
3.10 Terminal questions:
1. Explain the physical significance of Gauss’s divergence theorem.
2. If F is a scalar function which is solution of Laplace equation ∇/ q = 0 in a volume V

bounded by the piecewise smooth surface S, then apply the Gauss theorem and show that
Õ 4x. ∇q BÆ = 0
™
3. Verify Green’s theorem in a plane for s(3T / − 8U / )BT + (4U − 6TU)BUu where C is
boundary of a region defined by T = 0, U = 0, T + U = 1
**** = 0
4. Prove that 4x. BÆ = 0 and ∬™(∇ × q ) . BÆ
* taken over the surface bounded by the given closed curve then show that
5. If the line integral of a vector around a closed curve is equal to the surface integral of the
vector )
* = ¦ G .
)
3.10.2 Essay type questions
1. State and proof Gauss’s divergence theorem.
2. State and prove Stoke’s theorem in vector analysis.
3. State and prove Green’s theorem in a plane.
4. Verify Green’s theorem in a plane for ∮ä(3T / − 8U / )BT + (4U − 6TU)BU where c is the
boundary defined by U = T 6// ; U = T / .
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UNIT 4: NEWTON’S LAWS OF MOTION AND

CONSERVATION PRINCIPLES
STRUCTURE:
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Objectives
4.3 What is Motion?
4.3.1 Distance and Displacement
4.3.2 Speed
4.3.3 Velocity
4.3.4 Acceleration
4.4 Causes of Motion
4.4.1 Newton’s laws of motion
4.4.2 Newton’s first law
4.4.3 Newton’s second law
4.4.4 Newton’s third law
4.5 Weight and Mass
4.6 Applications of Newton’s Laws of Motion
4.7 Linear Momentum
4.8 Conservation of Linear Momentum
4.8.1 Applications of conservation of linear momentum
4.8.2 Newton’s third law and conservation of linear momentum
4.9 Impulse
4.10 Summary
4.11 Glossary
4.12 Terminal Questions
4.13 Answers
4.14 References
4.15 Suggested Readings
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4.1 INTRODUCTION
An object is said to be in motion if its position changes with respect to its surroundings in a
given time while on the other hand, if the position of the object does not change with respect to
its surroundings, it is said to be at rest. A motorbike speeding on road, a bird flying through air,
a ship sailing on water, the graceful movements of a dancer are the examples of objects in
motion while on the other hand, a pen lying on the table is at rest because its position with
respect to the table does not change with time.
To study the motion of an object, you have to study the change in the position of the object with
respect to its surroundings. In space, the position of an object is specified by the three
coordinates x, y and z. The position of the object changes due to change in one or two or all the
three coordinates. The motion of an object is said to be one-dimensional when one of the three
coordinates specifying the position of the object changes with time. The motion of a bus on the
road, the motion of a train on railway track or an object falling freely under gravity are examples
of one-dimensional motion. The motion of an object is said to be two-dimensional when two of
the three coordinates specifying the position of the object change with time. Among the well-
known examples of two-dimensional motion that you have studied are circular motion and
projectile motion. However, your study was limited to the motion along a straight line (one-
dimensional motion) and in a two-dimensional plane (two-dimensional motion). But you know
that our world is three-dimensional in space. Therefore, we shall begin by studying motion in
three dimensions. The motion of an object is said to be three-dimensional when all the three
coordinates specifying the position of the object change with time. The motion of a flying kite,
gas molecules or the motion of bird in the sky are some examples of three-dimensional motion.
We shall first understand what we mean when we say that an object is moving. We shall learn
how to describe the motion of a particle in terms of displacement, velocity and acceleration. In
this unit, we shall also study the factors affecting the motion. For this, we shall study Newton’s
laws of motion and apply them to a variety of situations. We shall use the familiar concept of
linear momentum to study the motion of systems having more than one particle and establish the
principle of conservation of linear momentum.
4.2 OBJECTIVES
After studying this unit, you should be able to-
• define motion
• apply Newton’s laws of motion
• solve problems using Newton’s laws of motion
• apply the law of conservation of linear momentum
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• apply the impulse of force
4.3 WHAT IS MOTION?

Can you imagine what your life would be like if you were confined to some place, unable to
move from one position to another as the time passed? This sentence possess the answer to the
question. What is motion? If an object occupies different positions at different instants of time,
then we say that it is moving or it is in motion. Thus the study of motion deals with questions-
where? And when? Let us recall some definitions relating to motion.
4.3.1 Distance and Displacement

The position of a moving object goes on changing with respect to time. The length of the actual
path covered by a body in a time-interval is called ‘distance’ while the difference between the
final and the initial positions of an object is known as ‘displacement’. We know that the position
of an object is always expressed with respect to some reference point. If the initial position of an
object with respect to a reference point is x1 and after some time it becomes x2, then the
magnitude of the displacement of the object is x2 – x1.
In your school science courses, you have studied an important difference between ‘distance’ and
‘displacement’.
4.3.2 Speed
The distance travelled by an object in unit interval of time is called the ‘speed’ of the object i.e.
speed =
÷áøùúûüý
ùáþý5áûùýÅ ú
…..(1)
The speed is represented by ‘v’ and it has unit meter/second. It is a scalar quantity.
4.3.3 Velocity
The displacement of an object in a particular direction in unit interval of time is called the
‘velocity’ of the object i.e.
velocity =
÷áø úüýþýûù
…..(2)
The velocity is also represented by and its unit is the same as that of speed i.e. meter/second.
You know that velocity is a vector quantity.
Let us suppose that an object is moving along a straight line and with respect to some reference
point, its position is x1 at time t1 and becomes x2 at time t2. It means that in time-interval (t2- t1),
the displacement of the object is (x2- x1). Hence, the average velocity of the object during this
time-interval would be-
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vœ = &5 Ð
ù& 5 ùÐ
…..(3)
For expressing the difference in a quantity, we use the symbol ∆ (delta). Therefore, we can write
the average velocity of the object as-
̅=
∆*
∆ù
…..(4)
If we go on decreasing the time-interval ∆t and when ∆t becomes infinitesimally small (∆t→0 ),

then from the above formula, we shall be knowing the velocity of the object at a particular
instant of time. This velocity is called the ‘instantaneous velocity’ of the object and is given by
**** *****
* = lim∆ù→p
v =
∆ ÷
∆ù ÷ù
…..(5)
4.3.4 Acceleration
You should know that if the velocity of a moving object is changing then its motion is known as
‘accelerated motion’. It is obvious that change in velocity means the change in magnitude (i.e.
speed) or in direction or in both. Thus, the time-rate of change of velocity of an object is called
the ‘acceleration’ of that object, i.e.
acceleration =
ü úû ý áû ý üáù
…..(6)
Acceleration is generally represented by ‘a’ and it has unit meter/second2. It is also a vector
quantity.
Let us suppose that the velocity of a moving object at time t1 is v1 and at time t2, it becomes v2.
It means that in the time-interval (t2- t1), the change in the velocity of the object is (v2- v1).
Therefore, the average acceleration of the object in time-interval (t2- t1) is
*****
aœ = &5 Ð
=
∆
ù& 5 ùÐ ∆ù
…..(7)
If the time-interval ∆t is infinitesimally small (i.e. ∆t→0 ), then at a particular time, the
instantaneous acceleration is given by
***** *****
a = lim∆ù→p =
∆ ÷
∆ù ÷ù
…..(8)
If the velocity of an object undergoes equal changes in equal time-intervals, then its acceleration
is called ‘uniform’
Example 1: The displacement versus time equation of a particle falling freely from rest is given
by x= (2.9 ms-2) t2, where x is in meters, t in seconds. Calculate the average velocity of the
particle between t1= 2 sec and t2 = 3 sec.
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Solution: Here x= (2.9 ms-2) t2
At time t1 = 2 sec, x1= 2.9 x (2)2 = 11.6 m and at time t2= 3 sec, x2 = 2.9 x (3)2 = 26.1 m
Average velocity vœ = &5 Ð /m.6566.m

ù& 5 ùÐ k5/
= = 14.5 m/s
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 1: A particle moves along the x-axis in such a way that its
coordinate (x) varies with time (t) according to the expression x = 2- 6t+ 8t2 meter. Find the
initial velocity of the particle.
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 2: Can a body have zero velocity and finite acceleration?
Give example.
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 3: If the displacement of a body is proportional to square of

time, state whether the body is moving with uniform velocity or uniform acceleration.
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 4: Choose the correct option-
The distance covered by a particle as a function of time t is given by x= 5t3 + 6 t2 -5. The
acceleration of the particle-
(i) remains constant (ii) increases with time (iii) decreases with time (iv) first increases and then
decreases with time
4.4 CAUSES OF MOTION

What makes things move? Let us understand this question. The answer of this question was
suggested by the great physicist Aristotle, way back in the fourth century B.C. Most of the
people believed in his answer that a force which is described as push or pull, was needed to keep
something moving. And the motion ceased when the force was removed. This idea made a lot of
common sense. But these ideas were first critically examined by Galileo who performed a series
of experiments to show that no cause or force is required to maintain the motion of an object.
Let us try to understand some common examples. From our daily experience, we know that the
motion of a body is a direct result of its interactions with the other bodies around it which form
its environment when a cricketer hits a ball, his or her bat interacts with the ball and modifies its
motion. The motion of a freely falling body or of a projectile is the result of its interaction with
earth. When an ox stopped pulling an ox-cart, the cart quickly comes to a stop.
An interaction is quantitatively expressed in terms of a concept called ‘force’- a push or a pull.

When we push or pull a body, we are said to exert a force on it. Earth pulls all bodies towards its
centre and is said to exert a force (gravitational) on them. A locomotive exerts a force on the
train, it is either pulling or pushing. In this way every force exerted on a body is associated with
some other body in the environment.
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We should also remember that it is not always that an application of force will cause motion or
change motion. For example, we may push a wall i.e. there is an interaction between us and the
wall and hence there is a force, but the wall may not move at all.
Thus, force may be described as push or pull, resulting from the interaction between bodies
which produces or tends to produce motion or change in motion. The analysis of the relation
between force and motion of a body is based on Newton’s laws of motion. We will now discuss
these laws.
4.4.1 Newton’s Laws of Motion

Galileo concluded that any object in motion, if not obstructed, will continue to move with a
constant speed along a horizontal line. Therefore, there would be no change in the motion of an
object, unless an external agent acted on it to cause the change. That was Galileo’s version of
inertia. Inertia resists changes, not only from the state of rest, but also from motion with a
constant speed along a straight line. Therefore, the interest shifted from the causes of motion to
the causes for changes in motion. Galileo’s version of inertia was formalized by Newton in a
form that has come to be known as Newton’s first law of motion.
4.4.2 Newton’s First Law

This law states –“If a body is at rest then it will remain at rest or if it is moving along a
straight line with a uniform speed then it will continue to move as such unless an external
force is applied on it to change its present state”. This property of bodies showing a reluctance
to change their present state is called “inertia”. Hence, Newton’s first law is also known as the
“law of inertia” This law is also called “Galileo law”. Newton’s first law makes no distinction
between a body at rest and one moving with a constant velocity. Both states are ‘natural’ when
no net external force or interaction acts on the body.
4.4.3 Newton’s Second Law

Newton’s second law tells us what happens to the state of rest or of uniform motion of a body
when a net external forces acts on the body i.e. when the body interacts with other surroundings
bodies. This law states –“The time-rate of change of linear momentum of a particle is
directly proportional to the force applied on the particle and it takes place in the direction
of the force”.
Mathematically,
B\
∝ q
B
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= q , where q is the applied force and k is a constant of proportionality. The

–¼
–•
or
–
differential operator –• indicates the time-rate of change.
= q
–¼
–•
In MKS or SI system, k = 1. Therefore,
or simply, q =
–¼
–•
…..(9)
But linear momentum of the particle \

*** = H , where m is the mass of the particle and is the
velocity of the particle.
****
Therefore, q =
–( ›) *
–› *
–›
–• –• –•
=m =m (since = = acceleration of the particle)
Thus, Newton’s second law can be written as q = m …..(10)
In scalar form, it can be written as F= ma …..(11)
Thus, force is equal to mass times acceleration, if the mass is constant. The force has the same
direction as the acceleration. This is an alternative statement of the second law. Newton’s second
law is also known as ‘Law of change in momentum’.
If the position vector of a particle is at a time t then its velocity can be expressed as-
*****
–˜
= –• …..(12)
*****
–› *******
–& ˜
and its acceleration = –• = –• & …..(13)
Therefore, Newton’s second law can be written as-

*******
q = m–• &
–& ˜
…..(14)
If the unit of mass m is kg and the unit of acceleration a is meter/second2, then the unit of force F
is called ‘newton’.
If m=1 kg and a= 1 meter/second2
then magnitude of force F = ma= 1 x 1 = 1 Newton
i.e. 1 newton force is the force which produces an acceleration of 1 meter/second2 in a body of
mass 1 kg.
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4.4.4 Newton’s Third Law

A force acting on a body arises as a result of its interaction with another body surrounding it.
Thus, any single force is only one feature of a mutual interaction between two bodies. We find
that whenever one body exerts a force on a second body, the second body always exerts on the
first a force which is equal in magnitude but opposite in direction and has the same line of action.
A single isolated force is therefore an impossibility.
The two forces involved in every interaction between the bodies are called an ‘action’ and a
‘reaction’. Either force may be considered the ‘action’ and the other the ‘reaction’. This fact is
made clear in Newton’s third law of motion. This law states-“To every action there is always
an equal and opposite reaction”.
Here the words ‘action’ and ‘reaction’ mean forces as defined by the first and second laws.
If a body A exerts a force ******

q j on a body B, then the body B in turn exerts a force ******
qj on A, such
that
******
q j = – ******
qj
q j + ******
So, we have ****** qj = 0 …..(15)
Notice that Newton’s third law deals with two forces, each acting on a different body. This law
is also known as ‘Law of action-reaction’.
There are two important points regarding Newton’s third law. Firstly, we cannot say that this
particular force is action and the other one is reaction. Any one may be action and the other
reaction. Secondly, action and reaction act on different bodies.
Out of three laws, Newton’s second law is most general as first and third law may be derived
from second law.
Example 2: A ship of mass 4 x 107 kg initially at rest is pulled by a force of 8 x 104 Newton
through a distance of 4 meter. Assuming that the resistance due to water is negligible, calculate
the speed of the ship.
Solution: Given mass of the ship m= 4 x 107 kg, Force applied F= 8 x 104 Newton
= = 2 × 105k m/sec2
Ï 6po
o 6p•
Using F= ma, the acceleration of the ship a=
Distance s = 4 m, initial speed of the ship u= 0
Using equation of motion v2 = u2 + 2as
= (0)2 + 2 x 2 x 10-3 x 4 = 16 x 10-3
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or v= 0.1265 m/sec
i.e. speed of the ship = 0.1265 m/sec
Example 3: A satellite in a force-free space sweeps stationary interplanetary dust at a rate

= - , calculate the acceleration of the satellite.
–
–•
= -
–
–•
Solution: Given
–¼
–•
Using Newton’s second law of motion F=
=H +
–( ›) –› –
–• –• –•
=
Since force F= 0 (for force-free space), therefore 0 = H –• +

–› –
–•
–› –
–• –•
= ma + v (αv) [ since = a and putting for ]
= ma + αv2
›&
or a= -
›&
Thus, the acceleration of the satellite = -
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 5: When a player kicks a football, the football and the player
experience forces of the same magnitude but in opposite directions according to Newton’s third
law. The football moves but the player does not move, Why ?
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 6: A force produces an acceleration of 18 m/sec2 in a body of

mass 0.5 kg and an acceleration of 6 m/sec2 in another body. If both the bodies are fastened
together then how much acceleration will be produced by this force ?
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 7: A person sitting in a bus moving with constant velocity
along a straight line throws a ball vertically upward. Will the ball return to the hands of the
person ? Why?
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 8: According to Newton’s third law, every force is
accompanied by an equal and opposite force. How can a movement ever take place?
(a) When a constant force is applied to a body, it moves with uniform-
(i) acceleration (ii) velocity (iii) speed (iv) momentum
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(b) Inertia is the property by virtue of which the body is-
(i) unable to change by itself the state of rest only
(ii) unable to change by itself the state of uniform linear motion only
(iii) unable to change by itself the direction of motion only
(iv) unable to change by itself the state of rest and of uniform linear motion
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 10: Fill in the blank-
(i) Newton’s first law of motion gives the concept of ……….

(ii) Newton’s second law gives a measure of ……………..
4.5 WEIGHT AND MASS

The weight of a body is simply the gravitational force exerted by earth on the body. It is a vector
quantity whose direction is the direction of the gravitational force i.e. towards the centre of the
earth.
acceleration is z and the force acting on it is its weight ã

** . Thus, by using Newton’s second law,
Let us understand the concept of weight in a better way. When a body of mass m falls freely, its
*** = m , we get
q
ã
** = mz …..(16)
Since both weight ã ** and acceleration due to gravity z are directed towards the centre of the
earth, we can write w = mz …..(17)
in different localities because acceleration due to gravity z varies from point to point on the
The mass m of a body is an intrinsic property of the body while the weight of a body is different
earth. The unit of mass is kg while that of weight is kg m/sec2 or Newton.
4.6 APPLICATIONS OF NEWTON’S LAWS OF MOTION

Newton’s laws of motion give us the means to understand most aspects of motion. Let us now
apply them to a variety of physical situation involving objects in motion. To apply Newton’s
laws, we must identify the body whose motion interests us. Then we should identify all the
forces acting on the body, draw them in the figure and find the net force acting on the body.
Newton’s second law can then be used to determine the body’s acceleration. Let us use this basic
method to solve a few examples.
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4.6.1 Projectile Motion

The motion of a bullet fired by a gun and that of a ball thrown by a fieldsman to another are the
point O with an initial velocity ****p along OP making an angle , with the horizontal (Figure 1).
examples of projectile motion. Let us consider such a particle of mass m. It is thrown from a
Let the particle be at a point Q (•L****** = ) at time t. Neglecting air resistance, let us determine
the particle’s path. The only force acting on the particle is the weight mz of the particle which is
constant throughout the motion.
y z
****p
O ,
Figure 1
Let us determine the path of the particle. We know by Newton’s second law
*******
q=m
–& ˜
–• &
…..(i)
But here q = mz
******* *******
= z
–& ˜ –& ˜
–• & –• &
Therefore, m = mz or
*****
( )=z
– –˜
–• –•
or …..(ii)
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Integrating with respect to t, we get-

*****
= zt + A
–˜
–•
…..(iii)
where A is the constant of integration.
*****
= ****p , therefore, from equation (iii)
–˜
–•
Applying initial condition, at t= 0,
****p = z (0) + A
or A= ****p
Putting for A in equation (iii), we get,
*****
= zt + ****p
–˜
–•
…..(iv)
Integrating equation (iv) with respect to time t, we get-
= ****p t + / z
6 /
+ B …..(v)
Where B is a constant of integration.
Applying initial condition, at t = 0, = 0, we get from equation (v)-
0 = ****p (0) + z(0)2 + B
6
/
or B = 0
Putting for B in equation (v), we get-
= ****p t + z
6 /
/
…..(vi)
*****
= ****p and = 0 at t = 0. Since ****p is along OP and t is
–˜
–•
We have applied two initial conditions :
scalar, we understand that ****p t is along OP. Again acceleration due to gravity z is directed
z
6 / 6 /
/ /
vertically downwards and is a scalar, therefore is directed vertically downwards i.e.
along PQ (Figure 1).
******* = •K
***** + KL
*****
We use the law of vector addition-
•L …..(vii)
is PQ, and we get the location of the particle by adding *****

•K and *****
In this way, we get the location of the particle. As time advances OP is lengthened and therefore,
KL .
4.6.2 Friction
A heavy block is kept on a horizontal rough floor. You apply a force to pull it but it still does not
move. Is it a contradiction of Newton’s laws? Let us discuss the motion of the block.
The block is acted upon by two forces-
(i) its weight mz acting vertically downward at its centre of gravity and
(ii) the reactionary-force P exerted on it by the floor directed vertically upward and
passes through its centre of gravity.
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Since the block is in equilibrium, P= mz. In the figure 2, the lines of action of mz and P are
shown slightly displaced for clarity.
P P R
mz fs mz
fs < µsR
Figure 2 Figure 3
When we apply a small horizontal force F, say towards right (Figure 3), the block does not move.
The force P exerted on the block by the floor is now so inclined towards left that P, mz and F
may form a closed triangle (since block is still in equilibrium). The force P can be resolved into
two components; parallel and perpendicular to the contact-surfaces. The component parallel to
the contact surfaces is called the ‘force of static friction’ fs which balances the applied force F
(F= fs). The component perpendicular to the contact surfaces is the ‘normal reaction’ R exerted
on the block which balances the weight mz of the block (R= mz).
P R P R
θs F F
fs fs
mz mz
fs = µsR fk = µkR
Figure 4 Figure 5
Now, if the applied force F is slightly increased, the block does not still begin to move. This
means that the force P is further inclined towards left so that the force of static friction fs also
increases to become equal to the new value of F. Thus, as the applied force F is increased, the
force of static friction fs also increases, but after a certain limit, fs cannot increase any more. At
this moment the block is just to move (Figure 4). This maximum value of the static frictional
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force fs is called ‘limiting frictional force’(it is equal to the smallest force required to start
motion). Now, as the applied force is further increased, the block begins to move.
The limiting (maximum) static frictional force depends upon the nature of the surfaces in
contact. It does not depend upon the size or area of the surfaces. For the given surfaces, the
limiting frictional force fs is directly proportional to the normal reaction R i.e.
fs ∝ R
or fs = µsR (for limiting frictional force) …..(i)
where the constant of proportionality µs is called the ‘coefficient of static friction’. The above
formula holds only when fs has its maximum (limiting) value (Figure 4). Before this stage, fs <
µsR (Figure 3). Hence, usually, fs ≤ µsR.
If the direction of the applied force is reversed, the direction of fs also reverses, while the
direction of R remains unchanged. in actual fact, fs is always opposite to F.
Once the motion starts, the frictional force acting between the surfaces decreases, so that a
smaller force F is required to maintain uniform motion (Figure 5). The force acting between the
surfaces in relative motion is called the ‘dynamic frictional force’ fk which is less than the
limiting force of static friction fs. You know from daily experience that a lesser force is required
to maintain the motion of a body than the force required to start the body from rest.
Thus, when the block is in uniform motion, the force of dynamic ( or kinetic) friction is
fk = µkR …..(ii)
where µk is the coefficient of dynamic (or kinetic) friction and its value is less than µs.
Let us see some examples based on these applications.
Example 4: A block of mass 2 kg is placed on a rough floor. The coefficient of static friction is
0.4. A force F of magnitude 2.5 N is applied on the block, as shown. Calculate the force of
friction between the block and floor.
Solution: Given mass of block m= 2 kg, Coefficient of static friction µs = 0.4, Force F = 2.5 N
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We know the limiting (maximum) force of static friction fs = µsR
= µs(mz) since R= mg
= 0.4 x 2 x 9.8 (since z = 9.8 m/sec2)
= 7.84 N
Obviously, the applied force F is less than the limiting frictional force. Hence, under the force F,
the block does not move. Therefore, as long as the block does not move, the (adjustable)
frictional force is always equal to the applied force. Thus, the frictional force is 2.5 N.
Example 5: A box of mass m is being pulled across a rough floor by means of a massless rope
that makes an angle θ with the horizontal. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the box and
the floor is µk. What is the tension in the rope when the box moves at a constant velocity?
Solution: Let the tension in the rope be T. All forces acting on the box are shown in the figure.
R T
fk
mz
R is the normal reaction and correspondingly the magnitude of the force of kinetic friction fk is
equal to µkR. It is in a direction opposite to the tendency of motion. Since there is no motion in
the vertical direction, the resultant of the forces along vertical direction must be zero. Also, as
the body moves with a uniform velocity, the resultant force along the horizontal direction is zero.
Resolving all the forces along horizontal and vertical direction, we have-
T sinθ + R – mz = 0 …..(i)
µkR – T cosθ = 0 …..(ii)
From equation (i), we have-
R = mz - T sinθ
Putting for R in equation (ii), we get-
µk (mz - T sinθ) - T cosθ = 0
or µk mz - µk T sinθ- T cosθ = 0
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or T = µk mz / (cosθ + µk sinθ)
(a) The maximum value of static friction is called-
(i) coefficient of static friction (ii) limiting friction (iii) normal reaction (iv) kinetic friction
(b) The limiting friction between two bodies in contact is independent of-
(i) normal reaction (ii) nature of surfaces in contact (iii) the area of surfaces in contact (iv) all
of these
(c) The static friction is-
(i) equal to dynamic friction (ii) always less than dynamic friction (iii) always greater than
dynamic friction (iv) sometimes greater and sometimes equal to dynamic friction
4.7 LINEAR MOMENTUM

The linear momentum of a particle is defined as the product of the mass of the particle and the
velocity of the particle. Usually it is denoted by ‘p’.
If m is the mass of a particle and v the velocity then the linear momentum of the particle,
p= mv …..(18)
If kg is the unit of mass and m/sec2 that of velocity then the unit of linear momentum is given as
kg m/sec2. It is a vector quantity.
In vector form, ***\ = m …..(19)
If we have a system of particles of masses m1, m2, m3, …….mn and velocities ****6 , ****/ , ****k ,… … ****¬ ,
then the total linear momentum of the system would be the vector sum of the momenta of the
individual particles i.e.
\ = ***
\6 + ****
\/ + ****
\k +……….+\
****¬
= m1****6 + m2****/ + m3****k +……….+ mn****¬
Since ∑¬lÒ6 Hl l = M*******

— , where M is the total mass and *******
— is the velocity of the centre of
mass of the system.
Thus, ***\ = M*******

— …..(20)
Thus, the total linear momentum of a system of particles is equal to the product of the total mass
of the system and the velocity of its centre of mass. This suggests that the momentum of the
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velocity *******
system is the same as if all the mass were concentrated at the centre of mass moving with
— . Hence is known as ‘system velocity’.
If the system is isolated so that ***\ is constant, then
*******
— = constant
Thus the centre of mass of an isolated system moves with constant velocity, or is at rest.
4.8 CONSERVATION OF LINEAR MOMENTUM

Let us consider a particle of mass m with initial velocity ****6 . On applying an external force q
upon the body, its velocity increases to ****/ in a time-interval ∆t.
The initial linear momentum of the particle, ***

\6 = m****6
Linear momentum of the particle after the time-interval ∆t, ****

\/ = m****/
The change in linear momentum in the time-interval ∆t is given as-
\/ - ***
**** \6 = m****/ - m****6 = m (****/ - ****6 )
or ∆\ = m ∆
Dividing both sides by ∆t, we have-

¼ *
›
ù ù
=m …..(21)
¼ *
›
ù ù
In the above equation, is the rate of change of linear momentum and is the rate of change
of velocity of the particle which is called the acceleration .
Therefore, the above equation can be written as-

¼
ù
=m …..(22)
But m = q (Newton’s second law)
=q
¼
ù
Therefore, …..(23)
Thus, “the rate of change of linear momentum of a particle is equal to the external force applied
on the particle and the change in momentum always takes place in the direction of the force”.
This is an alternative statement of the Newton’s second law.
The equation (23) can be written as-
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=q
÷¼
÷ù
…..(24)
If external force q = 0, then

¼
ù
=0
or ***\ = constant
i.e. “If the external force acting on a particle is zero, then its linear momentum remains
constant”. This is known as the ‘Principle of Conservation of Linear Momentum’.
\6 + ****
For a system of particles, *** \/ + ****
\k +……….+\
****¬ = constant
4.8.1 Applications of Conservation of Linear Momentum

The conservation of linear momentum governs many phenomena. Few examples are below-
(i) Collisions: When two gross bodies, or two atomic particles collide, the velocities acquired by
the bodies after the collision are such that the linear momentum of the system remains conserved.
A consideration of conservation of linear momentum shows that in order to slow down the fast
neutrons in a reactor, the neutrons should be made to collide with stationary target (nuclei) of
nearly the same mass of the neutrons themselves. This is why proton-rich material like paraffin,
is a very good moderator.
(ii) Firing of Bullet: Let us consider the firing of bullet from a rifle. Before firing, the linear
momentum of the riffle and the bullet is zero. Hence, by conservation of linear momentum, the
total momentum of the rifle-bullet system after the firing is also zero. That is, the forward
momentum of the bullet is numerically equal to the backward momentum of the rifle.
A rocket works on the principle of conservation of linear momentum.
4.8.2 Newton’s Third Law and Conservation of Linear Momentum
*****
When two bodies 1 and 2 (say) collide with each other, then during collision they exert forces on
each other. Suppose the exerted force on the body 2 by 1 is q 6/ and that on the body 1 by 2 is
******
q/6 . Suppose, due to these forces, the change in linear momentum of the body 1 is ∆\ ***6 and that
****/ . Suppose the bodies remain in contact with each other for a time-interval ∆t.
of the body 2 is ∆\
During collisions, the bodies are the two parts of one combined body and no external force is
acting on this combined body. Hence, by Newton’s second law, there should be no change in the
momentum of the combined body, i.e.
***6 + ∆\
∆\ ****/ = 0
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i.e. ***
\6 + ****
\/ = constant
or m1****6 + m2****/ = constant
Differentiating with respect to time t, we get-

****Ð
–› ****&
–›
–• –•
m1 + m2 =0
or m1****6 + m2****/ =0
where ****6 and ****/ are the accelerations of body 1 and 2.
or *****
q6/ + ******
q/6 = 0
or *****
q6/ = - ******
q/6
i.e. the force exerted by the body 1 on the body 2 is equal and opposite to the force exerted by
the body 2 on the body 1. This is Newton’s third law.
4.9 IMPULSE
You can see many occasions in your daily life when a large force is applied on a body for a short
time-interval: for example, hitting a cricket-ball by a bat or a ping-pong ball by a stick, striking a
nail by a hammer etc. In such cases, the product of the force and the time-interval is called the
‘impulse’ of the force.
If a constant force q is applied on a body for a short interval of time ∆t, then the impulse of this
force will be q x ∆t. Impulse is a vector quantity having the direction of force. It may be found
by calculating net change in linear momentum.
If q is the instantaneous force at time t and it is applied from a time t1 to a time t2 , then impulse
= ¹• & q dt
•
…..(25)
Ð
Let ***
\6 and ****
\/ be initial and final momenta of body.
By Newton’s second law, we know that-

*****
q = –•
–¼
Putting for q in equation (25), we get-
• *****
= ¹• &
–¼
–•
dt
Ð
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= ¹¼ & ****
¼
*** ¼&
B\ = s \u
¼
Ð Ð
= ****
\/ - ***
\6
= net change in momentum
i.e. the change in momentum is equal to the impulse
or F x ∆t = p2 – p1 .
The unit of impulse is Newton-sec.
Example 6: A ball of mass 0.35 kg moving horizontally with a velocity 10 m/sec is struck by a
bat. The duration of contact is 10-3 sec. After leaving the bat, the speed of the ball is 30 m/sec in
a direction opposite to its original direction of motion. Calculate the average force exerted by the
bat.
Solution: Given mass of the ball m= 0.35 kg, initial velocity of ball v1= 10 m/sec, final velocity
of ball v2= 30 m/sec, duration of contact ∆t= 10-3 sec
Change in momentum of ball ∆p = p2- p1
= mv2- mv1 = m(v2 – v1)
= 0.35[30-(-10)] = 0.35x40
= 14 kg m/sec
We know that, Impulse= change in momentum
i.e. F x ∆t = ∆p
or F= ∆p/ ∆t = 14/10-3 = 14000 Newton
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 12: A body of mass 2 kg is moving with velocity 10 m/sec.
Determine its linear momentum.
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 13: A body is accelerated from rest by applying a force of 30
N. Calculate the linear momentum of the body after 3 sec.
4.10 SUMMARY
In this unit, you have studied about motion and its causes. To present the clear understanding of
motion, some basic definitions like distance, displacement, speed, velocity and acceleration have
been discussed. You have studied that the motion of a body is a direct result of its interactions
with the other bodies around it. You have also studied Newton’s laws of motion i.e. Newton’s
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first law ( or law of inertia), Newton’s second law ( law of change in linear momentum) and
Newton’s third law ( law of action and reaction). According to first law “ every body continues
in its state of rest or of uniform motion in a straight line unless it is compelled to change that
state by forces impressed upon it”. Newton’s second law of motion gives a very important
relationship between force and linear momentum and can be expressed as q =
–¼
–•
. For a system
of constant mass, it takes the form q = m . Newton’s third law states “to every action there is
always an equal and opposite reaction”. Forces of action and reaction act on different bodies. In
the unit, you have seen that the total linear momentum of a system is conserved if no net external
force acts on it which is known as principle or law of conservation of linear momentum. You
have also studied the impulse and its relation with linear momentum. Many solved examples are
given in the unit to make the concepts clear. To check your progress, self assessment questions
(SAQs) are given place to place.
4.11 GLOSSARY
Surroundings – environment, area around a thing or person
Position- location, a place where someone or something is or should be
Specified- particular
Limited- restricted
Confined- restricted
Undergo- suffer
Maintain- sustain
Interactions- exchanges
Resist- refuse to go along with
Friction- resistance
Conservation- protection, preservation or restoration
Assessment- evaluation
4.12 TERMINAL QUESTIONS

1. A ball thrown vertically upward falls at the same place after some time. What is the
displacement of the ball?
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2. A body is moving on a smooth horizontal surface. Is any force acting on it if it is moving with
uniform velocity?
3. The displacement of a particle moving along x-axis is given by x = a + bt2 . Find out the
acceleration of the particle.
4. A force vector applied on a body is given by q = 2 iˆ – 4jˆ +10 kˆ and acquires an acceleration
2 m/sec2. Find the mass of the body.
5. According to Newton’s third law every force is accompanied by an equal and opposite force.
How can a movement ever takes place?
6. Calculate the weight of a block of mass 2 kg.
7. A shell is fired from a cannon. The force on the shell is given by F = 600 – 2 x 105 t, where F
is in Newton and t in second. The force on the shell becomes zero as soon as it leaves the
barrel. Calculate the average impulse imparted to the shell?
8. What is the linear momentum of a 1000 kg car whose velocity is 30 m/sec?
is related to time t by equation t = √T +5, where x is in meter and t in second. Find the
9. The displacement x of a particle moving in one dimension under the action of a constant force
displacement of the particle when its velocity is zero.
10. An electron starting from rest has a velocity v given by v = At, where A = 3 m/sec2 and t is
the time. What will be the distance covered by the body in first 2 sec.
11. Mention the difference between distance and displacement.
12. What are Newton’s laws of motion? Explain.
13. What is meant by impulse of a force? Prove that the impulse of a force is equal to the change
in linear momentum. Give the unit of impulse.
14. What is the principle of conservation of linear momentum? Derive from it Newton’s third
law of motion.
15. Write notes on-
(i) Linear momentum (ii) Impulse (iii) Friction
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4.13 ANSWERS
Self Assessment Questions (SAQs):
1. Given x = 2- 6t+ 8t2 meter
Differentiating with respect to time t we get-

–=
v = –• = 0- 6+16 t
= -6 + 16 t
For initial velocity of the particle, t = 0
Therefore, initial velocity of the particle v = -6 + 16 (0)
= - 6 m/sec
of a body thrown vertically upward, the body has zero velocity and acceleration = z
2. Yes, the body can have zero velocity and finite acceleration. For example, at the highest point
3. Given, displacement of a body ∝ time2
i.e. x ∝ t2
or x = A t2 , where A is a constant
–=
–•
Velocity v = = 2A t
Obviously, the velocity depends on time.

–›
–•
Acceleration a = = 2A
Obviously, the acceleration of the body is uniform.
4. Given x= 5t3 + 6 t2 -5
Differentiating with respect to time t, we get-

–=
–•
v= = 15 t2 + 12 t
–›
–•
Acceleration of the particle a = = 30 t + 12
Obviously, the acceleration of the particle increases. Therefore, the correct option is (ii).
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5. The reaction force acts on the player. Due to large mass (inertia) of the player, the force is not
able to make him move.
6. Let F be the force.
m1 = 0.5 kg, a1 = 18 m/sec2, a2 = 6 m/sec2
F = m1 a1 = 0.5 x 18 = 9 N
Again, F = m2 a2
Ï ž
or m2 = Ÿ = m = 1.5 kg
&
If both the bodies are fastened together, then total mass M = m1 + m2
= 0.5 + 1.5 = 2 kg
Using F = M a
Ï ž
or a= = / = 4.5 m/sec2
7. Yes, the ball will return to the hands of the person. The reason is that due to inertia the
horizontal velocity of ball remains equal to the velocity of bus.
8. The motion becomes possible since action and reaction, though act simultaneously but on
different bodies.
9. (a) (i) , (b) (iv)
10. (i) inertia (ii) force
11. (a) (ii), (b) (iii), (c) (iii)
12. Mass of the body m=2 kg, v = 10 m/sec
Linear momentum p = mv = 2 x 10 = 20 kg m/sec
13. F= 30 N, initial velocity v1= 0 (since body is at rest initially), ∆t = 3 sec
We know, F x ∆t = p2 – p1
or F x ∆t = p2 – mv1
30 x 3 = p2 – m (0)
or 90 = p2
or p2 = 90
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i.e. linear momentum of the body after 3 sec is 90 kg m/sec
Terminal Questions:
1. Zero
2. No
3. Given x = a + bt2
Differentiating with respect to t

–=
–•
= 0 + 2 bt
Again differentiating with respect to time

–& =
–• &
=2b
i.e. acceleration a = 2 b
4. Given ***q = 2 iˆ – 4jˆ +10 kˆ , acceleration a = 2 m/sec2
Magnitude of the force F= 2 iˆ – 4jˆ + 10 kˆ = .(2)/ + (4)/ + (10)/
= √4 + 16 + 100 = √120 = 10.95 N
Now using F = ma
Ï 6p.ž
Ÿ /
m= = = 5.48 kg
5. The motion becomes possible since action and reaction, though act simultaneously but on
different bodies.
6. Mass m = 2 kg, z = 9.8 m/sec2
Weight w = mz
= 2 x 9.8 = 19.6 kg m/sec2
7. F = 600 – 2 x 105 t
Force F = 0 in time t given by
0 = 600 – 2 x 105 t
mpp
/ ×6p
or t = = 3 x 10-3 sec
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Impulse of force I = ¹p q B
•
= ¹p (600 − 2 × 10 )B
•
/×6p • &
/
= 600 t - = 600 t – 105 t2
= 600 x 3 x 10-3- 105 x (3 x 10-3)2
=0.9 N-sec
8. Mass of car m = 1000 kg, velocity of car v = 30 m/sec
Linear momentum of car p = mv
= 1000 x 30 = 3 x 104 kg m/sec
9. Given t = √T + 3
or √T = t – 3
Squaring both sides, x = (t – 3)2
or x = t2 + 9 - 6 t
or x = t2 – 6t + 9
Differentiating both sides with respect to t, we get-

–=
–•
=2t–6
or v = 2 t – 6
when v = 0, 2 t – 6 =0
or t = 3 sec
At t = 3 sec, displacement x = (t – 3)2
or x = (3 – 3)2
=0
Hence displacement of particle is zero when its velocity is zero.
10. Given v = At, where A = 3 m/sec2

–=
–•
v= = At
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or dx = At dt
Integrating both sides, we get
¹p BT = A ¹p B
= •
or x = A t2 / 2
= 3 x (2)2/ 2
= 6 meter
4.14 REFERENCES
1. Elementary Mechanics, IGNOU, New Delhi
2. Mechanics & Wave Motion, DN Tripathi, RB Singh, Kedar Nath Ram Nath, Meerut
3. Objective Physics, Satya Prakash, AS Prakashan, Meerut
4. Fundamentals of Physics, David Halliday, Robert Resnick, Jearl Walker, John Wiley & Sons
5. Concepts of Physics, Part I, HC Verma, Bharati Bhawan, Patna
4.15 SUGGESTED READINGS

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UNIT 5: PRINCIPLES OF CONSERVATION OF

ENERGY AND ANGULAR MOMENTUM.
STRUCTURE:
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Objectives
5.3 Work
5.3.1 Work in stretching a spring
5.4 Power
5.5 Energy
5.5.1 Kinetic Energy
5.5.2 Potential Energy
5.5.3 Gravitational Potential Energy
5.5.4 Elastic Potential Energy
5.6 Work-Energy Theorem
5.7 Conservative and Non-Conservative Forces
5.8 Conservation of Energy
5.9 Angular Momentum
5.10 Conservation of Angular Momentum
5.11 Summary
5.12 Glossary
5.14 Answers
5.15 References
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5.1 INTRODUCTION
In the previous unit we have studied about the motion, causes of motion, Newton’s laws of
motion and their applications. We have also studied the important law of conservation of linear
momentum and its applications. We have also gone into impulse and its relation with change in
linear momentum. We often feel that when we execute a motion, some energy is spent and
sometimes we say that work is done at the cost of some energy. We know that energy is a very
important physical quantity. A dancing, running person is said to be more energetic in
comparison of a sleeping, snoring man. In Physics, a moving particle is said to have more energy
compared to an identical particle at rest. In the present unit, you will learn about energy and its
different kinds in details. We will also study the very important principles of conservation of
energy and angular momentum. These principles have very wide applications and are used
ordinarily in your Physics courses.
5.2 OBJECTIVES
• Compute work done by forces

• apply work-energy theorem
• distinguish between conservative and non-conservative forces
• apply principle of conservation of energy
• solve problems based on conservation of energy
• compute power in various mechanical systems
• solve problems based on conservation of angular momentum
5.3 WORK
The word ‘work’ has a special meaning in Physics. If a teacher stands near a table and delivers a
lecture for some times, then according to the principles of Physics, no work is done. In Physics,
work is said to be done when an external force acting on a particle displaces it. The work done
by the force on the particle is defined as “ the scalar product of the force and the displacement”.
If the force q displaces a particle by a displacement , then the work done by the force q is given
as-
W = *F. r = F r cosθ …..(1)
where θ is the angle between force q and displacement .
or work = force x displacement along the direction of force
(r cosθ) is the magnitude of projection of on the force vector q .
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r cosθ
Figure 1
Thus, the work done by a force on a body is defined as the product of magnitudes of force and
the component of displacement in the direction of force.
Let us consider a particle P moving along path AB under a force *F (Figure 2) and this force
**** then the work done by the force
displaces the particle through an infinitesimal displacement dr
****
dW = *F. dr …..(2)
*F
****
dr
Figure 2
Therefore, total work done by the force in displacing the particle from A to B is given as-
' '
****
W = ¹ dW = ¹ *F. dr …..(3)
or W = ¹ (F dr cosθ)
'
…..(4)
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**** . Obviously the work done depends on the magnitudes of

where θ is the angle between *F and dr
force, displacement and the angle between them.
Let us discuss different cases for work done.
W = *F. r = F r cosθ
If θ = 00 i.e. the force vector and displacement vector are parallel to each other, then work done
= F r cos00 = Fr
If θ = 900 i.e. the displacement of the particle is right angle to the force, then the work done
= F r cos900 = F r (0) = 0
It means that if a person holding a heavy weight in his hand moves along a level floor, he does
no work since the vertical supporting force of his hand is at right angles to the direction of
motion. Similarly, you know that when a satellite revolves around the earth, the direction of the
force applied by the earth (centripetal force) is always perpendicular to the direction of motion of
the satellite. Hence no work is done on the satellite by the centripetal force i.e. centripetal force
acting on a body moving in a circle does no work because the force is always at right angles to
the direction of motion. Thus the work done in a circular motion is always zero.
You know that if a particle is freely falling vertically then the force of gravity (mz) acts on the
this case, θ = 00, then work done W = *F. r = F r cosθ

particle vertically downward and the displacement of the particle is also vertically downward. In
= F r cos00 = F r
If force and displacement are opposite in direction i.e. θ = 1800, then work done
= F r cos1800 = - F r
Thus, you see that if the force is in the same direction as the displacement, the work is positive.
If it is opposite to the displacement, the work is negative. Thus, when a person lifts a body from
the ground, the work done by the lifting force (upward) of his hand is positive but the work done
by the gravitational force (which acts downward) is negative. But on the other hand, when the
person lowers the body to ground, the work done by the upward force of his hand is negative but
that by the gravitational force is positive. Similarly, when a body slides on a fixed surface, the
work done by the frictional force exerted on the body is negative since this force is always
opposite to the displacement of the body.
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If displacement r = 0, then work done W = F r cosθ = F (0) cosθ = 0 i.e. if the displacement of
the particle is zero, then the work done is zero. It means that if the force causes no displacement,
the work is zero. A stationary (standing) person holding a heavy weight in his hand may become
tired in the physiological sense but according to the principles of Physics, he is not doing any
work. Again, the man who has tired to move a luggage but failed, has not done any work because
although he has exerted force but the displacement remains zero. As a teacher standing near a
table and delivering a lecture, does not do any work according to the principle of Physics.
If the force is varying, then work may be calculated graphically. If we draw a graph between
force F and displacement r, then work done by the force F during displacement from r to ( r + dr)
is given by
W = ¹Å & F dr
Å
Ð
= Area enclosed by F- r curve
= Area enclosed PQRS (Figure 3)
S R
O r1 r r+dr r2 r
dr
Figure 3
The unit of work is Joule (J). Its other unit is erg.
1 Joule = 107 erg
Work is a scalar quantity.
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5.3.1 Work in stretching a spring

Let us consider a situation in which one end of a spring is fixed and the other end to a block
which can move on a horizontal plane.
x=0 x= x1
P P Q
(a) (b)
Figure 4
Let x = 0 denotes the initial position of the block when the spring is in its original (natural)
length (Figure 4 a). Now the block moves from x = 0 to x = x1 by the application of force F
(Figure 4 b). We shall calculate the work done on the block in moving from x = 0 to x = x1.
When the spring is stretched slowly, the stretching force increases steadily as the spring
elongates i.e. force is variable. When the spring (or block) stretched through a distance x = x1 by
applying a force F at the block, the spring on account of its elasticity, exerts a restoring force
which acts in the opposite direction of displacement according to Hooke’s law of elasticity.
Thus F = - k x …..(5)
where ‘k’ is called force constant of the spring. The negative sign indicates that the force and the
displacement are opposite in direction.
The work done during a small displacement dx can be written as-
dW = *F. ****
dx
= F dx cos1800 = -F dx
dW = -(-k x) dx (putting for F)
dW = k x dx
The total work done as the block is displaced from x = 0 to x = x1 is

Ò Ð
W = ¹ Òp Ð kxdx = k ¿ À
Ò &
/ Òp
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6
= kT6/
/
…..(6)
If the block moves from x = x1 to x = x2, then total work done will be
Ò &
W= ¹Ò kxdx = k¿ À
Ò & &
Ð / Ò Ð
6
/
or W = k(x22 – x12) …..(7)
We should note that if the block is displaced from x = x1 to x = x2 and brought back to x = x1,
the work done by the spring force is zero.
Example 1: A block of mass 200 gm is displaced by a distance of 2 m by the application of a

force of magnitude 3 N at 300. Calculate the work done.
Solution: Given mass of the block m = 200 gm = 0.2 Kg, Displacement r = 2 meter
Force F = 3 N, Angle θ = 300
Work done W = *F. r = F r cosθ
√k
/
= 3 x 2 x cos300 = 6 x = 3√3 Joule = 5.19 Joule
Example 2: Calculate the work done in pulling a spring by 10 cm. The force constant of the
spring is 500 N/m.
Solution: Given Increase in length of the spring x1 = 10 cm = 0.1 meter
Force constant of the spring k = 500 N/m

6
/
Work done in pulling the spring W = k x2
6
/
= x 500 x (0.1)2 = 250 x 0.01 = 2.5 Joule
Example 3: A force F = ( 10 + 0.2 x) acts on a body in the x-direction, where F is in Newton and
x in meter. Find out the work done by this force during a displacement from x = 0 to x = 2 m.
Solution: Force F = (10 + 0.2 x) N, Displacement from x = 0 to x = 2 m, θ = 00
****
Work done W = ¹ Òp *F .dx
Ò/
= ¹ Òp Fdx cosθ = ¹ Òp Fdx cos0p

Ò/ Ò/
/
= ¹ Òp Fdx = ¹ Òp (10 + 0.2 x) dx = ¿10 x + 0.2 / À
Ò/ Ò/ &
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= s10 T + 0.1T / u/p = 10 × 2 + 0.1(2/ ) - 10 × 0 + 0.1(0/ )
= 20.4 Joule
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 1: A coolie carries a box on his head on a level platform from
one place to another. Estimate the work done by the coolie.
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 2: A car moves with a uniform speed on a smooth level road.
Neglecting air resistance, find out the work done by the car.
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 3: A particle of mass m is moving in a circle of radius r with
uniform speed v. What is the work done in a complete revolution? In half revolution?
5.4 POWER
“The time-rate of doing work by an agent or a machine is called power”.
Å
áþý
Power =
If W is the work done by an agent in t second, then his power P is given as-
∆
ù ∆ù
P= = …..(8)
Instantaneous power P = lim∆ù→p

∆
∆ù
÷ –
* . r)
÷ù –•
= = (F
Since W = *F. r
Therefore, P = *F. ( ÷ù ) (if force *F is constant)

****
÷Å
****
Since ÷ù = v
* (velocity)
÷Å
Therefore, P = *F. v
* …..(9)
This is the expression for P in the form of scalar product of *F and v

*.
The unit of power is Joule/sec or Watt (W). The other popular units of Power are Horse Power
(HP) and Kilo Watt (KW)
1 HP = 746 W and 1KW = 1000 W
If the work done W= 1 Joule and time t = 1 sec
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=
6 ý
ù 6 øýü
Then power P = =1W
i.e. if 1 Joule of work is done in 1 sec, then power is 1 Watt.
The power of a normal person is from 0.05 HP to 0.1 HP.
Example 4: A machine does 50 J work in 2 sec. What is its power?
Solution: Given, W = 50 J, t = 2 sec
=
p ý
ù / øýü
Power P = = 25 W
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 4: A body is moved from rest, along a straight line by a
machine delivering constant power. Calculate the distance moved by the body as a function of
time t.
5.5 ENERGY
“The capacity of a body to do work is called its energy”. The energy is always measured by
the work the body is capable of doing. Therefore, the unit of energy is the same as that of work
i.e. Joule.
Energy has various forms such as mechanical energy, heat energy, sound energy, chemical
energy, light energy, magnetic energy etc. In this unit, we shall concentrate on mechanical
energy which includes kinetic energy and potential energy.
5.5.1 Kinetic Energy

“The energy possessed by a body by virtue of its motion is called kinetic energy (K.E.)” i.e.
the kinetic energy of a moving body is measured by the amount of work done in bringing the
body from the rest position to its present position or which the body can do in going from its
present position to the rest position.
Suppose a body of mass m is initially at rest. When we apply a constant force F on the body, it
starts moving under an acceleration, then by Newton’s second law, we have
F = ma
þ
or a =
Suppose, the body acquires a velocity v in time t in moving a distance x.
Using third equation of motion v2 = u2 + 2 as, we have-
v2 = 0 + 2 ax ( here u = 0, s = x)
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þ
or v2 = 2 x
6
/
or m v2 = F x
But Fx is the work done by force F on the body in moving it a distance x. Due to this work the
body has itself acquired the capacity of doing work. This is the measure of the kinetic energy of
the body. Hence if we represent kinetic energy of a body by K, then
6
K = F x = / m v2
6
or K = / m v2 …..(10)
Kinetic energy = × mass × speed2

6
/
Thus the kinetic energy of a moving body is equal to half the product of the mass (m) of the body
and the square of its speed (v2). We see that in this formula v occurs in the second power and so
the speed has a larger effect, compared to mass, on the kinetic energy.
We can write equation (10) as-
K=/m(v
*.v
* )
6
…..(11)
The kinetic energy of a system of particles is the sum of the kinetic energies of all its constituent
particles i.e.
K = ∑á má vá/
6
/
If a body is initially moving with a uniform speed u and on applying force F on it, its speed
increases from u to v in a distance x, then again using third equation of motion v2 = u2 + 2 as, we
have-
v2 = u2 + 2 ax
or v2 – u2 = 2 ax
=2(þ)x ( since a = þ )
6 6
/ /
or F x = mv2 - mu2
F x is the work done W on the body by the force. Therefore,

6 6
W = / mv2 - / mu2 …..(12)
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6 6
/ /
( mv2 - mu2 ) is the increase in the kinetic energy of the body. Thus when a force acts upon a
moving body, then the kinetic energy of the body increases and this increase in kinetic energy is
equal to the work done.
The unit of kinetic energy is Kg m2/sec2 or Joule. It is a scalar quantity like work.
5.5.2 Potential Energy

A body can do work also by virtue of their position or state of strain. “The energy possessed by
a body by virtue of its position or state of strain is called the potential energy (PE) of the
body”. For example, the water at the top of a water-fall can rotate a turbine when falling on it.
The water has this capacity by virtue of its position (at a height). Similarly, a wound clock-spring
keeps the clock running by virtue of its state of strain. Thus water and wound spring both have
potential energy- the former has gravitational potential energy and the later has elastic potential
energy.
The potential energy of a body depends on reference level chosen for zero potential energy.
5.5.3 Gravitational Potential Energy

Let us consider that a body of mass m is raised to a height h from earth’s surface. In this process
work is done against the force of gravity (mg). This work is started in the body in the form of
gravitational potential energy U.
This potential energy U = Work done against force of gravity = Weight of the body × height
= mg × h = mgh
or U = mgh …..(13)
If this body falls on the earth, an amount mgh of work may be obtained from it.
5.5.4 Elastic Potential Energy

When a spring is stretched or compressed, work has to be done due to the elasticity of the spring.
This work is stored as the potential energy of the body which is given by-
6
/
U = kx2 …..(14)
where k is force constant of the spring and x is increase in length.
If spring is already stretched by amount x1 and is further stretched by amount x2 then work done
in stretching the spring from x1 to x2 is
6 6
/ /
W= k (x1 + x2)2 - kx12
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6
/
= k ( x12 + x22 + 2x1x2 – x12 )
6
= / kx2 (x2 + 2x1)
6
Therefore, increase in potential energy ∆U = W = / kx2 (x2 + 2x1) …..(15)
Example 5: A spring obeys Hooke’s law with a force constant 800 N/m. If it is stretched through
10 cm, how much work is required in this process?
Solution: Given, Force constant k = 800 N/m, x = 10 cm = 0.1 m

6
/
Required work W = kx2
= × 800 × (0.1)2 = 4 Joule

6
/
Example 6: A man ascends to a temple from ground level a vertical rise of 1,800 meter. His
mass is 50 Kg. He takes 6 hours. What is the average power exerted?
Solution: Given, h= 1,800 meter, m= 50 Kg , t = 6 hours = 6 × 60 × 60 = 21,600 sec

þ p×ž. ×6 pp
ù ù /6mpp
P= = = = 40.83 W
Example 7: A car of mass 200 Kg is running with a uniform speed of 80 Km/hour. Calculate its
kinetic energy.
p×6ppp
mp×mp
Solution: Given, mass of car m = 200 Kg, v = 80 Km/Hour = = 22.22 m/sec
6
/
Kinetic energy K = m v2
= × 200 × (22.22)2 = 49372.84 Joule

6
/
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 5: What happens to the mechanical energy which is spent in
raising a heavy body from a lower to a higher level?
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 6: Does the work done in raising a box onto a platform
depend on how fast is it raised?
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 7: Establish the relation between kinetic energy and linear
momentum.
(i) Of the following the one possessing the kinetic energy is-
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(a) water stored in a dam (b) a bullet in flight (c) stretched rubber band
(d) air in bicycle pump
(ii) The kinetic energy of a moving body varies with mass directly-
(a) m-1 (b) m2 (c) m (d) m0
(iii) The kinetic energy of a body of mass 1 Kg and momentum 4 N-sec is-
(a) 8 J (b) 7 J (c) 16 J (d) 0 J
5.6 WORK-ENERGY THEOREM

Work-Energy theorem states that “the work done by the net force acting on a body is equal to
the change in kinetic energy of a body”. i.e.
Work = gain in kinetic energy

6 6
/ /
= mv22 - mv12
Let us consider a body of mass m acted upon a net force F along x-axis. If body moves from a
position x1 to position x2 along the x-axis, its velocity increases from v1 and v2. The work done
by the force in this displacement is –
W = ¹ & F dx …..(16)
Ð
By Newton’s second law, we know

÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷
÷ù ÷ ÷ù ÷ ÷ù
F = ma = m =m = mv ( Putting =v)
Therefore, W = ¹ mv dx
& ÷
Ð ÷
=m¹ v ÷ dx = m¹ & vdv

& ÷
Ð Ð
u
›& ›& 6 6
/ ›Ð / /
=m[ = mv22 - mv12
6 6
/ /
or W = mv22 - mv12 …..(17)
or W = K2 – K1 …..(18)
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where K1 and K2 are the initial and final kinetic energies of the body. Thus, if ∆K represents the
change in kinetic energy, ∆K = K2 – K1 then, we have-
W = ∆K …..(19)
This is the mathematical statement of work-energy theorem.
5.7 CONSERVATIVE AND NON-CONSERVATIVE FORCES

We divide the forces in two categories- conservative forces and non-conservative forces. We can
define these forces in various ways.
“A force acting on a particle is conservative if the particles after going through a complete
round trip, returns to its initial position with the same kinetic energy as it had initially”.
Let us understand this with some examples.
When we throw a ball upward against the gravity of earth, the ball reaches a certain height
coming momentarily to rest so that its kinetic energy becomes zero, then it returns to our hand
under gravity with same kinetic energy with which it was thrown (assuming air resistance to be
zero). Thus the force of gravity is conservative force.
Similarly, elastic force exerted by an ideal spring is conservative. The electrostatic force is also
conservative.
“A force acting on a particle is non-conservative if the particle, after going through a

complete round trip, returns to its initial position with changed kinetic energy”.
In the above example, we have assumed the air-resistance to be zero. Actually, air-resistance
(viscous force) is always there. This force always opposes the motion. Therefore, a part of
kinetic energy is always spent in overcoming this force. Hence, the ball returns to hand with
smaller kinetic energy than it had initially. Obviously, this viscous force which is responsible for
the decrease in kinetic energy is non-conservative force. Similarly, frictional force between two
bodies or planes is a non-conservative force. The force of induction is also an example of non-
conservative force.
We can also distinguish between conservative and non-conservative forces in terms of work
done. “A force acting on a particle is conservative if the net work done by the force in a
complete round trip of the particle is zero, if the net work done is not zero, then the force is
non-conservative”.
Yet, there is a third way of distinguishing between conservative and non-conservative forces.
Suppose a particle acted upon by a conservative force goes from P to Q along path 1 and returns
to P along path 2 (Figure 5 a). As the force is conservative, the work done in the outgoing
journey is equal and opposite to that in the return journey the work done in complete round trip
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which is equal to the net gain in kinetic energy is zero as defined earlier. Hence i.e. WP→1→Q = -
WQ→2→P …..(20)
Q Q
1 1
2 2
P P
(a) (b)
Figure 5
If the particle be moved from P to Q along the path 2 (Figure 5 b), the work done would be equal
and opposite to that in moving from Q to P along the path 2 i.e.
WP→2→Q = - WQ→2→P …..(21)
Comparing equations (20) and (21), we get-
WP→1→Q = WP→2→Q …..(22)
This shows that the work done by the conservative force in moving the particle from P to Q
along the path 1 is the same as that along the path 2. Thus if the work done by a force depends
only on the initial and final states and not on the path taken, it is called a conservative force.
5.8 CONSERVATION OF ENERGY

“If a system is acted on by conservative forces, the total mechanical energy of the system
remains constant”. This is called the principle of conservation of energy.
i.e. Mechanical Energy E = Kinetic Energy (K.E.) + Potential Energy (P.E.)
= Constant
or E = K + U = Constant (under conservative force) …..(23)
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The total mechanical energy (K + U) is not constant if non-conservative forces such as friction,
act between the parts of the system. We cannot apply the principle of conservation of energy in
presence of non-conservative forces and a more general law stated as “The total energy of the
universe remains constant” holds. This simply means that the energy may be transformed from
one form to another. For example, in loudspeakers, electric bells; the electrical energy is
converted into sound energy while in electromagnet, electrical energy is converted into magnetic
energy and for a ball falling on earth, the mechanical energy is converted into heat energy etc.
The work-energy theorem is still valid even in the presence of non-conservative forces.
Example 8: A block of mass m slides along a frictionless surface as shown in figure. If it is

released from rest at P, what is its speed at Q?
Solution:
M Q
Let v be the speed of block at Q.
Applying principle of conservation of energy,
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Total mechanical energy at P = Total mechanical energy at Q
Kinetic energy at P + Potential energy at P = Kinetic energy at Q + Potential energy at Q
Considering MQ as reference level –

6 6
/
m (0)2 + mgh = / m v2 + 0
6
/
mgh = m v2
v = .2gh
Example 9: A pendulum bob has a speed 3 m/sec while passing through its lowest position.
What is its speed when it makes an angle of 600 with the vertical? The length of the pendulum is
0.5 m. Take g = 10 m/sec2
Solution:
X P Y
M R v2
v1
Let v2 be the speed of the bob when it makes an angle of 600 with the vertical.
Applying principle of conservation of energy-
Total mechanical energy at Q = Total mechanical energy at R
Kinetic energy at Q + Potential energy at Q = Kinetic energy at R + Potential energy at R
Considering XY as reference level –

6 6
/ /
mv12 + mgl = mv22 + mg (PM) …..(i)
In right angle triangle PMR-
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PM = PR cosθ
= l cosθ
Putting for PM in equation (i), we get-

6 6
/
mv12 + mgl = / mv22 + mg (l cosθ )
6 6
/ /
v12 + gl = v22 + g (l cosθ )
or v12 + 2 gl = v22 + 2g l cosθ
or v22 = v12 + 2 gl - 2g l cosθ
or v2 = .v6/ + 2 gl − 2g l cosθ
Here v1 = 3 m/sec, l = 0.5 m, g = 10 m/sec2, θ = 600
Therefore, v2 = √3/ + 2 × 10 × 0.5 − 2 × 10 × 0.5cos60p
= %9 + 10 − 10 × = √19 − 5
6
/
= √14 = 3.74 m/sec
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 9: If energy is neither created nor destroyed, what happens to
the so much energy spent against friction?
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 10: What happens to the mechanical energy which is spent in
raising a heavy body from a lower to a higher level?
5.9 ANGULAR MOMENTUM

“The moment of linear momentum of a particle rotating about an axis is called angular
momentum of the particle”. It is denoted by J.
If a particle be rotating about an axis of rotation, then
J = linear momentum × distance
=p×r
= mv× r (since p = mv)
or J = mvr
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where m, v and r are the mass of the particle, linear velocity and distance of particle from axis of
rotation respectively.
But v = rω, where ω is the angular velocity
Therefore, J = m (rω) r = mr2 ω
or J=Iω …..(24)
where mr2 = I = Moment of Inertia of particle about the axis of rotation
Let us suppose a body be rotating about an axis with an angular velocity ω. All the particles of
the body will have the same angular velocity ω but different linear velocities.
Let a particle be at a distance r1 from the axis of rotation, the linear velocity of this particle is
given by-
v1 = r1ω
If m1 be the mass of the particle, then its linear momentum p1 = m1v1
J1 = linear momentum × distance

The moment of this momentum about the axis of rotation i.e. angular momentum of the particle
= p1 × r1
= m1v1 × r1
= m1(r1ω) × r1
= m1r12 ω
Similarly, if the masses of other particles be m2, m3, …… and their respective distances from the
axis of rotation be r2, r3, ……… , then the moments of their linear momenta about the axis of
rotation will be m2r22 ω, m3r32 ω, ………..respectively. The sum of these moments of linear
momenta of all the particles i.e. the angular momentum of the body is given by-
J = m1r12 ω + m2r22 ω + m3r32 ω + ……….
= (m1r12 + m2r22 + m3r32 + ……….)ω
= (∑ mr / )ω
or J = (∑ mr / )ω …..(25)
But (∑ mr / ) = I, is the moment of inertia of the body about the axis of rotation and plays the
same role in rational motion as mass plays in linear motion. This will be discussed in unit 6.
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Therefore, angular momentum J = I ω …..(26)
The unit of angular momentum is Kg-m2/sec. It is a vector quantity.
In vector form, J = r × *p …..(27)
or J = r p sinθ n^ …..(28)
where θ is the angle between r and *p and n^ is the unit vector perpendicular to the plane
containing r and *p.
Magnitude of angular momentum J = r p sinθ …..(29)
5.10 CONSERVATION OF ANGULAR MOMENTUM

We know that relation for angular momentum-
J=Iω …..(30)
The rate of change of angular momentum-
∆J ∆ω
=I
∆t ∆t
=Iα …..(31)
∆
(since
∆ù
= α, angular acceleration)
But I α = τ (Torque), in analogy with Newton’s law for linear motion Ma= F(Force).
= τ
∆
Therefore,
∆ù
…..(32)
i.e. the time-rate of change of angular momentum of a body is equal to the external torque acting
upon the body. Actually, a torque is required for rational motion just as a force is needed to cause
a linear motion.
∆
If τ = 0, then
∆ù
=0
or ∆J = 0
or J = Constant
or I ω = Constant …..(33)
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i.e. “If no external torque is acting upon a body rotating about an axis, then the angular
momentum of the body remains constant”. This is called the law of conservation of angular
momentum. If I decreases, ω increases and vice-versa.
In vector form-
J = r × *p
Differentiating both sides with respect to time t, we get-
= –• ( × \)
–! –
–•
× *p) + (r × )
÷Å* ÷**
÷ù ÷ù
=(
=(v
* × mv
*)+(r× (since ÷ù = v
* and *p = mv
* )
÷** ÷Å*
÷ù
)
* ×v
*)+(r×
÷**
÷ù
= m(v )
= 0 + ( r × ÷ù ) (since v
* ×v
* = 0)
÷**
=r×
÷ ÷**
÷ù ÷ù
or …..(34)
= *F
÷**
÷ù
By Newton’s second law,
= r × *F
÷
÷ù
But r × *F = *τ, the torque acting on the particle
Therefore, equation (35) becomes-
= *τ
÷
÷ù
…..(36)
i.e. the time-rate of change of angular momentum of a particle is equal to the torque acting on the
particle.
If *τ = 0, then
÷
÷ù
=0
i.e. J = Constant …..(37)
Let us discuss some examples based on conservation of angular momentum.
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When a diver jumps into water from a height, he does not keep his body straight but pulls in his
arms and legs towards the centre of his body. On doing so the moment of inertia I of his body
decreases. Since the angular momentum I ω remains constant, therefore, on decreasing I, his
angular velocity ω correspondingly increases. Hence jumping he can rotate his body in the air.
Suppose a man with his arms outstretched and holding heavy dumb-bells in each hand, is
standing at the centre of a rotating table. When the man pulls in his arms, the speed of rotation of
the table increases. This is why? The reason is that on pulling in the arms, the distance of the
dumbbells from the axis of rotation decreases and therefore, the moment of inertia I of the man
decreases. But according to conservation of angular momentum, the total angular momentum
remains constant. Therefore, on decreasing moment of inertia I, the angular velocity ω increases.
Example 10: A mass of 3 Kg is rotating on a circular path of radius 1.0 m with angular velocity
of 40 radian/sec. If the radius of the path becomes 0.8 m, what will be the value of angular
velocity?
Solution: Given, m = 3 Kg, r1 = 1.0 m, ω1 = 40 radian/sec, r2= 0.8 m
Using law of conservation of angular momentum-
I1 ω1 = I2 ω2
or (mr12) ω1 = (mr22) ω2
or r12 ω1 = r22 ω2
(1)2 (40) = (0.8)2 ω2
or ω2 = 62.5 radian/sec
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 11: If the earth suddenly contracts to half its radius, what
would be the length of the day? By how much would the duration of day be decreased?
(i) Angular momentum of a body is the product of-
(a) linear velocity and angular velocity (b) mass and angular velocity
(c) centripetal force and radius (d) moment of inertia and angular velocity
(ii) When a torque acting on a system is zero, what is conserved-
(a) angular velocity (b) linear momentum (c) force (d) angular momentum
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5.11 SUMMARY
In the present unit, we have studied about work, power, energy, work-energy theorem,
conservative and non-conservative forces, conservation of energy and angular momentum. We
have proved that work done on a particle is equal to the change in its kinetic energy. We have
also studied the differences between conservative and non-conservative forces. A force is called
conservative if the work done by it during a round trip of a system is always zero otherwise non-
conservative. The force of gravitation, electrostatic force, force by a spring etc. are conservative
forces while friction is an example of non-conservative force. In this unit, we have concentrated
on mechanical energy. In the unit, we have studied the principle of conservation of energy
according to which, the total mechanical energy of a system is conserved if the system is acted
on by conservative forces. We have also focused on angular momentum and its conservation
with few examples. You have seen that if there is no external torque acted on a system then the
angular momentum of the system is conserved. To make the concepts more clear, many solved
examples are incorporated in the unit. To check your progress, self assessment questions (SAQs)
are given in the unit.
5.12 GLOSSARY
Execute – perform a skilful action
Energy – the strength and vitality required to keep active
Conservation- preservation or restoration of the natural environment
Distinguish – recognize or treat as different
External- relating to the outside of something
Displace- move from the proper or usual position
Centripetal – moving towards a centre
Exert- apply or bring to bear a force
Stretch- be able to be made longer or wider without tearing or breaking
Mechanical- relating to or operated by a machine or machinery

1. Is it possible that a body be in accelerated motion under a force acting on the body yet no
work is being done by the force? Give example.
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2. A particle moves along x-axis from x = 0 to x = 4 m under the influence of a force F = (5 - 2x

+ 3 x2) N. Calculate the work done in this process.
3. A block is pushed through 4 m across a floor offering 50 N resistance. How much work is
done by the resisting force?
4. Calculate the work done by a force F = kx2 acting on a particle at an angle of 600 with x-axis
to displace it from 1 m to 3 m along the x-axis.
5. If the mass of a body is reduced to half and its velocity is doubled, then what will be ratio of
kinetic energy?
6. A boy whose mass is 51 Kg climbs with constant speed, a vertical rope 6 m long in 10 sec.
How much work does the boy perform? What is his power output during the climb?
7. A particle is placed at the point P of a frictionless track PQR as shown in figure. It is pushed
slightly towards right. Find its speed when it reaches the point Q. Take g = 10 m/sec2
P R
2m 1m
8. The given figure shows the vertical section of a frictionless surface. A block of mass 2 Kg is
released from position P. Compute its kinetic energy as it reaches positions Q, R and S.
10m R
Q 6m
4m S
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9. A ball tied to a string takes 2 sec in one complete revolution in a horizontal circle. If by
pulling the cord, the radius of the circle is reduced to half of the previous value, then how
much time the ball will now take in one revolution?
10. What is the meaning of work in Physics? What should be the angle between the force and the
displacement for maximum and minimum work?
11. Prove and discuss work-energy theorem.
12. Define and explain the difference between conservative and non-conservative force.
13. What is energy? Discuss the different types of mechanical energy with examples.
14. What is the principle of conservation of energy?
15. Define angular momentum. How is the angular momentum of a body conserved? Explain.
5.14 ANSWERS
1. According to principle of Physics, work = force × displacement along the direction of force.
The weight of the box acts vertically downward and the displacement is horizontal i.e. the
angle between force of gravity and displacement is 900, therefore, W = Fr cosθ = Fr cos 900 =
Fr (0) = 0, i.e. the coolie does no work.
2. The weight of the car ( i.e. force of gravity) and displacement of car are at right angle i.e. θ =
900 , therefore work done W = Fr cosθ = Fr cos900 = 0, i.e. work done by car is zero.
3. We know that in circular motion the displacement and force (centripetal force) are at right
angle always, therefore the work done by the centripetal force is always zero.
4. Given, P = Constant i.e. P = Fv Constant
But F = ma, therefore, P = (ma)v
or P = mav …..(i)
Using first equation of motion v = u + at
v = 0 + at = at (since u = 0)
v = at
Therefore, P = (ma)at = ma2t

#
þ
or a2t = = Constant
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or a2t = Constant …..(ii)

6
/
Using second equation of motion s = ut + at2
6
/
s = 0×t + at2
6
s = / at2
6
Squaring both sides, s2 = o a2t4
6
o
or s2 = (a2t)t3
or s2 ∝ t3 (since a2t is constant)
5. The mechanical energy spent in raising a heavy body from a lower to a higher level is not lost
but is stored in the form of potential energy.
6. No, since work done W = mgh

6
/
7. We know, K = mv2
Multiplying by m in numerator and denominator of RHS, we get-

6 þ& &
/ þ
K=
6 (þ )& &
/ þ /þ
or K = =
8. (i) (b), (ii) (c), (iii) (a)
9. The energy is dissipated in the form of heat. The heat energy so produced is not available for
work.
10. By the law of conservation of angular momentum-
I ω = Constant
or I1ω1 = I2ω2
/ /$ /& & / / é '(&Ð /&

Here, I1 = MR12, ω1 = %Ð
= /o = 6/ radian/hour, I2 = MR22 = M ( /Ð )2 = 6p
, ω2 =
&
/ & '(&Ð /&

6/ 6p
Therefore, ( MR12 ) ( )=( )( )
&
or T2 = 6 hours
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Decrease in duration of day = 24 – 6 = 18 hours
11. (i) (d), (ii) (d)
Terminal Questions:
1. Yes, it is possible in a uniform circular motion of a body since instantaneous velocity is

always perpendicular to force. For example, moon revolves about the earth under centripetal
force and gets accelerated but work done is zero.
2. Given, Force F = (5 – 2x + 3 x2) N
****
Work done W = ¹ Òp *F.dx
Òo
= ¹ Òp Fdxcosθ = ¹ Òp Fdx cos0p

Òo Òo
(since θ = 00)
o
= ¹p Fdx = ¹p (5 – 2x + 3 x / ) dx = ¿5x − + À
o o / & k Ñ
/ k p
= 68 N
3. Given, r = 4 m, F = 50 N, Obviously here θ = 00
Work done W = *F. r = Fr cosθ
= 50× 4 cos00 = 200 Joules
4. Given F = kx2, θ = 600, x1 = 1 m, x2 = 3 m
**** = ¹Å& Fdx cosθ

We know W = ¹Å & *F.dx
Å
Ð Å Ð
=¹ & Òk
kx / cos60p dx = ¹6 (kx / ) / dx
k 6
Ð Ò6
k
= ¹6 T / dx = ¿ À = 4.33 k
k Ñ
/ / k 6
5. Let m1 = m, v1 = v
Hence m2 = m/2, v2 = 2v
K1 = ½(m1v12), K2 = ½ (m2v22)
Ratio of kinetic energies K1/K2 = ½(m1v12)/ ½ (m2v22)
= m1v12/ m2v22 = mv2/{(m/2)(2v)2} = ½
i.e. kinetic energy becomes doubled.
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6. Given, m = 51 Kg, t= 10 sec, h= 6 m
The boy does work against his weight ( i.e. gravitational force) in climbing. Therefore,
Work done W = mgh = 51 × 9.8 × 6 = 2998.8 Joule

/žž .
ù 6p
This work is done in 10 sec. Therefore the power output P = = = 299.88 W
7.
P R
h1= 2 m Q
h2 = 1 m
X Y
Let the speed of particle at Q be v. Obviously, the kinetic energy of particle at P will be zero.
Considering horizontal surface XY as reference level –

6
0 + mgh1 = / mv2 + mgh2
6
/
or gh1 = v2 + gh2
or v2 = 2gh1-2gh2
or v = .2gh6 − 2gh/ = .2g(h6 − h/ ) = .2 × 10(2 − 1) = 4.47 m/sec
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8.
h1= 10m R
Q h3= 6m
h2= 4m S
O X
Considering horizontal plane XY as reference level –
0 + mgh1 = KQ+ mgh2
KQ = mgh1- mgh2 = mg(h1- h2)
= 2× 9.8(10 − 4) = 117.6 Joule
Again using principle of conservation of energy-
Total mechanical energy at P = Total mechanical energy at R
Kinetic energy at P + Potential energy at P = Kinetic energy at R + Potential energy at R
0 + mgh1 = KR+ mgh3
KR = mg(h1 – h3) = 2 × 9.8(10 − 6) = 78.4 Joule
Total mechanical energy at P = Total mechanical energy at S
Kinetic energy at P + Potential energy at P = Kinetic energy at S + Potential energy at S
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0 + mgh1 = KS+ 0
KS = mgh1 = 2 × 9.8 × 10 = 196 Joule
9. By the conservation of angular momentum-
I1ω1 = I2 ω2
= â radian/sec, I2 = m ( /Ð)2 =
/& /& Å þÅ&Ð
/ o
Here I1 = mr12, ω1= =
Ð
or mr12 × â = × ω2
þÅ&Ð
o
or ω2 = 4â
/&
or = 4â
&
or T2 = 0.5 sec
5.15 REFERENCES

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UNIT 6: ROTATIONAL MOTION
STRUCTURE:
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Objectives
6.3 Rotational Motion
6.3.1 Angular Displacement
6.3.2 Angular Velocity
6.3.3 Angular Acceleration
6.3.4 Relation between Angular Velocity and Linear Velocity
6.3.5 Relation between Angular Acceleration and Linear Acceleration
6.4 Torque
6.5 Moment of Inertia
6.5.1 Radius of Gyration
6.5.2 Physical Significance of Moment of Inertia
6.5.3 Practical Applications of Moment of Inertia
6.5.4 Moment of Inertia of certain Regular Bodies
6.6 Relation between Torque and Moment of Inertia
6.7 Equations of Angular Motion
6.7.1 Linear and Angular Variables of a Rotating Body
6.8 Rotational Kinetic Energy
6.9 Angular Momentum
6.9.1 Relation between Torque and Angular Momentum
6.9.2 Relation between Angular Momentum and Rotational Kinetic Energy
6.10 Summary
6.11 Glossary
6.13 Answers
6.14 References
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6.1 INTRODUCTION
In previous units 4 and 5, you have studied some important concepts of Mechanics such as
displacement, velocity, acceleration, causes of motion, Newton’s laws of motion, linear
momentum, work, power, energy etc. You have also studied important conservation principles
such as conservation of linear momentum, conservation of energy and conservation of angular
momentum. In these units, you have dealt with mainly translatory motion. We have not gone
into describing and analyzing the rotational motion of the particles. You should know that
rotational (angular) motion also plays an important role in this universe. You have many
examples of rotational motion in your life. Rotating galaxies, orbiting planets, bicycle wheels,
train wheels, pulleys, door of almirah, ceiling fan in your room etc. have rotational motion
involved. Obviously, it is very necessary to study and analyze the rotational motion of particles.
Therefore, in this unit we shall study angular velocity, angular acceleration, equations of angular
motion, angular momentum and torque. In this unit, we shall also study some important
examples and applications based on rotational motion.
6.2 OBJECTIVES
• Compute angular velocity and angular acceleration of a particle undergoing rotational

motion
• apply equations of angular motion
• relate torque and moment of inertia
• relate linear and angular variables of rotating body
• compute rotational kinetic energy and angular momentum of particles
• solve problems based on rotational motion
• compare linear quantities and angular quantities
6.3 ROTATIONAL MOTION

If an external force applied to a body does not produce any displacement of the particles of the
body relative to each other, then the body is called a ‘rigid body’. In fact, no real body is
perfectly rigid. However, in solid bodies, except rubber etc., the relative displacement by the
external force is so small that it can be neglected. Hence usually when we speak of a body, we
mean a rigid body.
When a body rotates about a fixed axis, the rotation is known as ‘rotatory motion’ or ‘angular
motion’ and the axis is known as the ‘axis of rotation’. In rotatory motion, every particle of the
body moves in a circle and the centres of all these circles lie at the axis of rotation. The rotating
blades of an electric fan and the motion of a top are the examples of rotatory motion.
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Consider the door of your almirah. When you open the door, the vertical line passing through the
hinges is held fixed and that is the axis of rotation. Each particle of the door describes a circle
with the centre at the foot of the perpendicular from the particle on the axis. All these circles are
horizontal and thus perpendicular to the axis.
Look at the ceiling fan in your room. When it is on, each point on its body goes in a circle.
Locate the centres of the circles traced by different particles on the three blades of the fan and the
body covering the motor. All these centres lie on a vertical line through the centre of the body.
The fan rotates about this vertical line.
6.3.1 Angular Displacement

Let us consider that a particle P is moving in a circle around a point O with a constant speed v.
Let X is the initial position of the particle at time t = 0. The instantaneous position of P is
expressed by an angle θ between a radial line OP and a reference line OX. P is the position of the
particle after time t. θ is the angle subtended at the centre O by particle in time t.
P s
θ
X
O
Figure 1
úÅü
Åú÷á ø
We know, angle =
)#
or θ = *#
ø
Å
or θ = …..(1)
If a particle starts from position X and P1 and P2 be the positions of the particle at time t1 and t2
respectively. θ1 and θ2 be its angular position at time t1 and t2. Suppose in time interval ∆t ( = t2 –
t1 ), the particle covers a distance ∆s along the circular path. It revolves through the angle ∆θ (=
θ2 – θ1) during this time interval. The angle of revolution ∆θ is called the ‘angular displacement’
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P2
∆s
r θ2 P1
X
O θ1
Figure 2
of the particle. If r is the radius of the circle, then the angular displacement is given by-
∆ø
Å
∆θ = …..(2)
The unit of the angle or angular displacement is radian.

6
6
If ∆s = r, then ∆θ = = 1 radian
i.e. if the length of the arc of a circle is equal to the radius of the circle, then the angle subtended
by the arc at the centre of the circle is 1 radian.
The whole circumference of the circle subtends an angle of 3600 at the centre of the circle.
According to the definition of radian, the angle subtended by the whole circumference (2âr) at
/πÅ
Å
the centre = = 2â radian. Hence 2â radian = 3600.
6.3.2 Angular Velocity

“The time-rate of change of angular displacement is called angular velocity”. It is denoted by
Greek letter ω (omega) i.e.
+
ù
ω=
∆+
ù
or ω = …..(3)
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where ∆θ is the angular displacement of the particle in time-interval ∆t.
The instantaneous angular velocity of the particle is given by -
ω = lim∆ù→p
+
ù
÷+
÷ù
or ω = …..(4)
The unit of angular velocity is radian/sec.
In one complete revolution, the particle undergoes an angular displacement of 2 â radian ( or

3600 ) and it takes the time T (i.e. time of period), then angular velocity of the particle is given
by-
/&
ω= …..(5)
(since ∆θ = 2 â, ∆t = T)
If the particle makes n revolutions in 1 second, then
ω=2ân …..(6)
6
(since = n, frequency)
The angular velocity is the characteristic of the body as a whole.
6.3.3 Angular Acceleration

If the angular velocity of a rotating body about an axis is changing with time then its motion is
‘accelerated rotatory motion’. “The time-rate of change of angular velocity of a body about an
axis is called angular acceleration of the body about that axis”. It is denoted by α (alpha).
If the angular velocity of a body about an axis changes from ω1 to ω2 in time-interval (t2 – t1),
then the angular acceleration of the body about that axis is –
ü úû ý áû úû úÅ ý üáù
α=
&5 Ð ∆
ù& 5 ùÐ ∆ù
= =
∆
or α =
∆ù
…..(7)
The instantaneous angular acceleration of the particle is given by-
α = lim∆•→p
∆ ÷
∆ù ÷ù
= …..(8)
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or α = –• ( –• )
– –å –å
–•
(since ω = )
–& å
–• &
or α = …..(9)
The angular acceleration also is the characteristic of the body as a whole. Its unit is radian/sec2.
6.3.4 Relation between Angular Velocity and Linear Velocity

ø
Å
We know that θ =
or s = r θ …..(10)
Differentiating with respect to t, we get-

÷ø ÷+
÷ù ÷ù
=r (since r = constant)
= ´ (angular velocity)
÷ø –å
÷ù –•
But = v (linear velocity of the particle) and
Therefore, v = r ´ …..(11)
This is the relation between the magnitudes of linear velocity of a particle and the angular
velocity.
In vector form, v
* =ω
** × r …..(12)
The direction ´
* is always along the action of rotation, being upwards for a particle moving anti
clockwise (the direction of × ), in fig. 2, it is normal to the plane of the paper upwards at the
center O.
6.3.5 Relation between Angular Acceleration and Linear Acceleration

We know that v = r ω
Differentiating with respect to t, we get-

–› ÷
–• ÷ù
=r (since r = constant)
÷
÷ù
But = aT (tangential component of the linear acceleration)
÷
÷ù
and = α (angular acceleration of the body as a whole)
Therefore, aT = r α …..(13)
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This is the relation between tangential linear acceleration of a particle in the body at a distance r
from the axis of rotation and the angular acceleration of the body.
We know that the radial (centripetal) acceleration aR of a particle moving with velocity v in a
&
Å
circle of radius r is . This can be expressed in terms of angular velocity ω of the body.
& Å& &

Å Å
aR = = (since v = r ω )
aR = r ω2 …..(14)
****%
****é
O X
Figure 3
The resultant acceleration *a of the particle is-
*a = a**** + ****
a(
or a = .a/ + a/(
= .(rα)/ + (rω)/
or a = r √α/ + ωo …..(15)
Example 1: A car is moving with a speed of 20 m/sec on a circular track of radius 400 meter. Its
speed is increasing at the rate of 4 m/sec2. Find out the value of its acceleration.
Solution: The speed of the car moving on a circular track is increasing. Therefore, besides the
centripetal (radial) acceleration aR, the car has a tangential acceleration aT. aR and aT are mutually
perpendicular.
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Here v = 20 m/sec. r = 400 m, aT = 4 m/sec2

& (/p)&
Å opp
Centripetal (radial) acceleration aR = = = 1 m/sec2
Therefore, result acceleration a = .a/ + a/(
= .(4)/ + (1)/ = √17 = 4.12 m/sec2
Example 2: The moon revolves around the earth in 2.4 × 10m sec in a circular orbit of radius 3.9
× 105 Km. Determine the acceleration of the moon towards the earth.
Solution: Given, r = 3.9 × 105 Km = 3.9 × 105 × 103 m = 3.9 × 108 m, T = 2.4 × 106 sec
Angular velocity of the moon ´ =

/& /×k.6o
/.o×6p-
=
= 2.62 × 10-6 radian/sec

m./ ×6p.-
/.o
=
The acceleration of the moon towards the earth, a = r ω/
= 3.9 × 108 × (2.62 × 10-6)2
= 2.68 × 10-3 m/sec2
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 1: Show that angular acceleration *α is perpendicular to

** , if ´ is a constant.
angular velocity ω
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 2: Calculate the angular speed of a flywheel making 120
revolutions per minute.
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 3: A particle is revolving round a circular path. What is the
direction of acceleration of the particle?
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 4: Two racing cars of masses m1 and m2 are moving in circles
of radii r1 and r2 respectively. Their speeds are such that each of them makes a complete circle in
the same time t. What is the ratio of their angular speed?
6.4 TORQUE
A force is required to produce linear acceleration in a particle. In the similar way, a torque (or
moment of force) is required to produce angular acceleration in a particle about an axis.
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When an external force acting on a body has a tendency to rotate the body about an axis, then the
force is said to exert a ‘torque’ upon the body about that axis. “The torque ( or moment of a
force) about an axis of rotation is equal to the product of the magnitude of the force and the
perpendicular distance of the line of action of the force from the axis of rotation”.
In the figure 4 is shown a body which is free to rotate about an axis passing through a point O
and perpendicular to the plane of the paper. Let a force F be applied on the body in the plane of
the paper to rotate the body about this axis.
axis of rotation
line of action
Figure 4
Let r be the perpendicular distance of the line of action of the force from the point O, then torque
or moment of force F about the axis of rotation is given as-
τ=F×r …..(16)
If the torque tends to rotate the body anticlockwise then it is taken as positive; if clockwise then
negative. The unit of torque is Newton-meter and like force, it is a vector quantity.
In vector form, *τ = r × *F …..(17)
where r is the position vector of the point at which force acts with respect to the reference point.
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Its scalar magnitude τ = r F sinθ …..(18)
If θ = 900 i.e. r is perpendicular to the line of action of force, then
τ = r F sin900
= r F (maximum)
i.e. the torque is maximum when the force is applied at the right angle to r . This is why in
opening or closing a heavy revolving door the force is applied ( by hand) at right angles to the
origin at which the force is applied. If force is applied at the origin ( i.e. r is zero) then no torque
door at its outer edge. Besides this, the torque depends also on the position of the point relative to
is produced. In this situation, the body will not rotate how-so-ever large the force may be. This is
why we cannot open or close a door by applying force at the hinge.
On the contrary, greater is the distance of the line of action from origin, larger is the moment of
force or torque about O; or smaller the force required to rotate the body. This fact is used in daily
life. The handle revolving the grinding machine is fixed quite far from the pivot, the water-pump
is fitted with a long handle and the handle of a door is fixed at a large distance from the pivot.
The handle of a screw-driver is made wide because of the same reason.
6.5 MOMENT OF INERTIA

A body rotating about an axis resists any change in its rotational motion (angular velocity). On
account of this property the body is said to possess a ‘moment of inertia’ or ‘rotational inertia’
about that axis. “The property of a body by virtue of which it opposes any change in its state of
rotation about an axis is called the ‘moment of inertia’ of the body about that axis”. It is denoted
by I.
“The moment of inertia of a particle about an axis is given by the product of the mass of the
particle and the square of the distance of the particle from the axis of rotation”.
If a particle of mass m is at a distance r from an axis of rotation, its moment of inertia I about
that axis is given as-
I = mr2 …..(19)
Let us consider a rigid body of mass M. We have to find out the moment of inertia about a
vertical axis passing through O (Figure 5). If m1, m2, m3, ………be the masses of the particles
composing the body and r1, r2, r3, ………….their respective distances from the axis of rotation,
the moment of inertia I of the body about that axis is equal to the sum of the moments of inertia
of all the particles i.e.
I = m1r12 + m2r22 + m3r32 +……………. …..(20)
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or I = Σ mr2 …..(21)
Here Σ (sigma) means the sum of all terms.
Figure 5
For a body having a continuous distribution of matter, I = ¹ r / dm …..(22)
where dm is the mass of an infinitesimally small element of the body taken at a distance r from
the axis of rotation. Hence, “the moment of inertia of a rigid body about a given axis is the sum
of the products of the masses of its particles by the square of their respective distances from the
axis of rotation”.
The unit of moment of inertia is Kg-m2.
Obviously, the moment of inertia of a body about an axis depends not only on the mass of the
body but also upon the manner in which the mass is distributed around the axis of rotation.
6.5.1 Radius of Gyration

The radius of gyration of a body about an axis of rotation is defined as the distance of a point
from the axis of rotation at which whole mass of the body were assumed to be concentrated, its
moment of inertia about the given axis would be the same as with its actual distribution of mass.
It is usually denoted by the letter k.
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If M is the total mass of the body; its moment of inertia in terms of its radius of gyration k can be
written as-
I = M k2 …..(23)
or k = %'
/
…..(24)
Thus “the square root of the ratio of moment of inertia of the body about the given axis of
rotation to its mass is called radius of gyration of the body about the given axis”.
6.5.2 Physical significance of Moment of Inertia

According to Newton’s first law of motion, we know that if a body is at rest or moving with a
uniform speed along a straight line, then an external force is necessary to change its state. This
property of bodies is called ‘inertia’. Greater the mass of a body, greater is the force required to
bring a change in its position of rest or in its linear velocity (i.e. to produce linear acceleration in
it). In this way, the mass of a body is a measure of its inertia.
Similarly, in order to rotate a body (initially at rest) about an axis or to change the angular
velocity of a rotating body (i.e. to produce an angular acceleration in it), a torque has to be
applied on the body. This is described by saying that the body has a ‘moment of inertia’ about
the axis of rotation. The greater the moment of inertia of a body about an axis, the greater is the
torque required to rotate, or to stop, the body about that axis. Thus, the moment of inertia plays
the same role in the rotational motion as mass plays in translational motion.
There is a difference between inertia and moment of inertia of a body. The inertia of a body
depends only upon the mass of the body. But the moment of inertia of a body about an axis
depends not only on the mass of the body but also upon the distribution of its mass about the axis
of rotation.
6.5.3 Practical applications of Moment of Inertia

An important use of the property of moment of inertia is made in stationary engines. The torque
rotating the shaft of an engine changes periodically and so the shaft cannot rotate uniformly. To
keep its rotation uniform, a large heavy wheel is attached with the shaft. This wheel is called
‘flywheel’ and it has a large moment of inertia. As the shaft rotates, the flywheel also rotates.
Due to its large moment of inertia, the flywheel (and hence the shaft) continues to rotate almost
uniformly in spite of the changing torque. A small flywheel is attached to the bottom of toy-
motor. The flywheel is rotated by rubbing it on the ground and the motor is left for running. Due
to the moment of inertia of the flywheel, the motor continues moving for some time.
The moment of inertia plays vital role in our daily life. In cycle, rickshaw, bullock-cart, etc., the
moment of inertia of the wheels is increased by concentrating most of the mass at the rim of the
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wheel and connecting the rim to the axle of the wheel through spokes. It is due to the large
moment of inertia of the wheels that when we stop cycling, the wheels of the cycle continue
rotating for some time.
6.5.4 Moment of Inertia of certain regular bodies

(i) Thin Rod: If the mass of a thin rod is M and its length is L, then the moment of inertia of the
rod about an axis passing through its centre of gravity and perpendicular to its length is given by-
'0&
6/
I= Axis of rotation
Figure 6
(ii) Rectangular Plate: The moment of inertia of a plate of mass M, length L and breadth B
about an axis passing through its centre of gravity and perpendicular to its plane is given by-
I=M- ®
0& '&
6/
axis of rotation
Figure 7
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(iii) Ring: If the mass of a ring is M and its radius is R then its moment of inertia about its own
geometrical axis is given by-
I = MR2
(iv) Solid Cylindrical Rod: The moment of inertia of a solid cylinder of mass M, length L and
radius R about an axis passing through its centre of gravity and perpendicular to its length is
given by-
I = M -6/ + ®
0& (&
o
axis of rotation
Figure 8
(v) Solid Disc: If the mass of a disc is M and the radius is R, then its moment of inertia about an
axis passing through its centre of gravity and perpendicular to its plane is given by-
6
/
I = M R2
axis of rotation
Figure 9
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(vi) Solid Sphere: If the mass of a solid sphere is M and its radius is R , then its moment of
inertia about a diameter is given by-
/
I = M R2
axis of rotation
Figure 10
(vii) Spherical Shell: If the mass of a spherical shell is M and its radius is R, then its moment of
inertia about a diameter is given by-
/
k
I = M R2
6.6 RELATION BETWEEN TORQUE AND MOMENT OF

INERTIA
Let us consider a body acted upon by a torque τ, it is rotating about an axis passing through a
fixed point O. Suppose it has a constant angular acceleration α. The angular acceleration of all
the particles of the body will be the same (i.e. α), but their linear accelerations will be different.
Suppose, the mass of one particle of the body is m1 and its distance from the axis of rotation is r1.
Then the linear acceleration of this particle is given by-
´ 6;
–›Ð –1
a1 = r1 α; (as 6= –•
= 6 –• )
If F1 be the force acting on this particle, then
F1 = mass × acceleration = m1a1
= m1 r1 α
The moment of this force about the axis of rotation passing through O = F1 × r1
= m1 r1 α × r1 = m1r12α
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Similarly, if the masses of other particles be m2, m3, ……. and their respective distances from the
axis of rotation be r2, r3, ………., then the torques acting on them will be m2r22α, m3r32α, ……
respectively. The torque τ acting on the whole body will be the sum of the torques acting on all
the particles i.e.
τ = m1r12α + m2r22α + m3r32α + ………….
= (m1r12 + m2r22 + m3r32 + ………….)α = (Σ mr2) α
But Σ mr2 is the moment of inertia I of the body about the axis of rotation. Hence
τ=I×α
torque = moment of inertia × angular acceleration
If α = 1, then τ = I i.e. the moment of inertia of a body about an axis is equal to the torque
required to produce unit angular acceleration in the body about that axis.
Example 3: A flywheel of mass 20 Kg and radius of gyration 100 cm is being acted on by a

torque of 20 N-m. Determine the angular acceleration produced.
Solution: Given M = 20Kg, k = 100 cm = 1 m, τ = 20 N-m
We know I = M k2
= 20 × (1)2 = 20 Kg m2
Again using τ = I × α
2 /p
/p
or α = = = 1 radian/sec2
/
Example 4: The torque τ acting on a body of moment of inertia I about the axis of rotation is
given by τ = (at2 + bt + c) I, where a, b, c are constants. Express angular displacement of the
body (starting from rest at t = 0) as a function of t.
Solution: We know the relation between torque and moment of inertia as-
τ = I × α …..(i)
Given τ = (at2 + bt + c) I …..(ii)
Comparing equations (i) and (ii), we get-
α = at2 + bt + c
÷& +
÷ù&
or = at2 + bt + c
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Integrating both sides-
¹ ÷ù& dt = ¹(at / + bt + c)dt

÷& +
÷+ úùÑ 4ù&
÷ù k /
or = + + ct + A …..(iii)
where A is constant of integration.

÷+
÷ù
At t = 0, =0
Therefore, 0 = 0 + A or A = 0
Putting for A in equation (iii) we get-

÷+ úùÑ 4ù&
÷ù k /
= + + ct …..(iv)
Again integrating with respect to t,
¹ ÷ù dt = ¹ - + + ct® dt
÷+ úùÑ 4ù&
k /
+ B …..(v)
úùô 4ùÑ üù&
6/ m /
or θ = + +
where B is constant of integration.
At t = 0, θ = 0, therefore from equation (v), we have-
B=0
úùô 4ùÑ üù&
6/ m /
Therefore θ = + +
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 5: Two circular discs P and Q of same mass and same
thickness are made of two different metals whose densities are dP and dQ ( dP >dQ). Their
moments of inertia about the axes passing through their centres of gravity and perpendicular to
their planes are IP and IQ. Which one has greater moment of inertia.
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 6: A torque of 4 × 10-4 N-m is to be applied to produce an

angular acceleration of 8 radian/sec2 in a flywheel. Estimate the moment of inertia of the
flywheel.
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 7: Why is a ladder more likely to slip when you are high up
on it than when you just begin to climb?
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Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 8: Why is it more difficult to revolve a stone by tieing it to a
longer string than by tieing it to a shorter string?
(i) In rotating motion, moment of inertia-
(a) imparts angular acceleration (b) imparts angular deceleration (c) aids change in rotational
motion (d) opposes the change in rotational motion
(ii) In rotatory motion the physical quantity that imparts angular acceleration or deceleration is-
(a) moment of inertia (b) torque (c) force (d) angular velocity
(iii) Moment of inertia in rotational motion has its analogue in translatory motion-
(a) mass (b) torque (c) force (d) displacement
6.7 EQUATIONS OF ANGULAR MOTION

When a body rotates with constant angular acceleration, then the relations among its angular
velocity, angular displacement, angular acceleration and time can be expressed by simple
equations as in the case of translatory motion.
First Equation: If ω0 be the initial angular velocity of a body rotating about a fixed axis with
constant angular acceleration α, then its angular velocity after time t is given by-
ω = ω0 + α t
÷
÷ù
Proof: We know that angular acceleration α =
or dω = α dt
Integrating both sides, we get-
¹ dω = ¹p α dt
ù
æ
or (ω – ω0) = α (t-0)
or ω = ω0 + α t …..(25)
Second Equation: If ω0 be the initial angular velocity of a body rotating about a fixed axis with
constant angular acceleration α, then the angle traced by the body after time t is –
6
/
θ = ω0 t + α t2
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÷+
÷ù
Proof: We know that angular velocity ω =
But ω = ω0 + α t
÷+
÷ù
Therefore, ω0 + α t =
÷+
÷ù
or = ω0 + α t
dθ = (ω0 + α t) dt
Integrating both sides-
¹p dθ = ¹p (ωp + α t) dt
+ •
or θ = ω0 (t-0) + α - − 0®
ù&
/
6
or θ = ω0 t + / α t2 …..(26)
Third Equation: If ω0 be the initial angular velocity of a body rotating about a fixed axis with
constant angular acceleration α and the angular displacement in time t be θ then its angular
velocity after time t is given by-
ω2 = ω02 + 2 α θ
Proof: By first equation, ω = ω0 + α t
Squaring both sides-
ω2 = (ω0 + α t)2
or ω2 = ω02 + α2t2 + 2 ω0αt

6
/
or ω2 = ω02 + 2α (ω0t + α t2)
or ω2 = ω02 + 2αθ …..(27)
(using equation 26)
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6.7.1 Linear and Angular variables of a rotating body

The following table represents the variables or quantities in linear and angular motion-
Linear Motion Angular Motion

Linear displacement s Angular displacement θ
÷ø ÷+
÷ù ÷ù
Linear velocity v = Angular velocity ω =
÷ ÷& ø ÷ ÷& +
÷ù ÷ù& ÷ù ÷ù&
Linear acceleration a = = Angular acceleration α = =
Mass m Moment of inertia I
Force F Torque τ
F = ma τ=I α
W = Fs W=τθ
p = mv J=Iω
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K = / mv2 K = / I ω2
v = u + at ω = ω0 + α t
6 6
/ /
s = ut + at2 θ = ω0 t + α t2
v2 = u2 + 2 as ω2 = ω02 + 2αθ
Example 5: The wheel of a car is completing 1200 rotations in 1 minute. On pressing the
accelerator of the car, the wheel makes 2400 rotations in 1 minute. Compute its angular
acceleration and the angular displacement in 10 sec.
Solution: Here ω0 = 2ân0 = 2â × = 40 â radian/sec, ω = 2ân = 2â × = 80 â radian/sec,

6/pp /opp
mp mp
t = 10 sec
Using ω = ω0 + α t
80 â = 40 â + α × 10
or α = 4 â radian/sec2
Now using ω2 = ω02 + 2αθ
(80 )2 = (40 â )2 + 2 × 4 â θ
or θ = 600 â radian
Example 6: Moment of inertia of a ring is 3 Kg-m2. It is rotated for 20 sec from its rest position
by a torque of 6 N-m. Calculate the work done.
Solution: I = 3 Kg-m2, ω0 = 0, t = 20 sec, τ = 6 N-m
Using τ = I α
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2 m
k
or α = = = 2 radian/sec2
/
6
Using θ = ω0 t + / α t2
6
θ = 0 (20) + / (2) (20)2 = 400 radians
Work done W = τ θ
= 6 × 400 = 2400 Joule
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 10: A motor of an engine is rotating about its axis with an
angular velocity of 100 revolutions/min. It comes to rest in 15 sec, after being switched off.
Assuming constant angular deceleration, calculate the number of revolutions made by it before
coming to rest.
6.8 ROTATIONAL KINETIC ENERGY

Let us consider a rigid body rotating about an axis with a uniform angular velocity ω. Each
particle in the body has a certain kinetic energy. The angular velocity of each particle of the body
will be same equal to ω but their linear velocities will be different. Suppose a particle of the body
whose mass is m1, is at a distance r1 from the axis of rotation. Let v1 be the linear velocity of this
particle. Therefore,
v1 = r1 ω
6 6 6
/ / /
Kinetic energy of this particle K1 = m1v12 = m1(r1 ω)2 = m1 r12 ω2
Similarly, kinetic energies of other particles of the body having masses m2, m3, ………and
distances r2, r3, ………from the axis of rotation. Then kinetic energies of these particles are
given as-
6 6
/ /
K2 = m2 r22 ω2, K3 = m3 r32 ω2 , ……………
The kinetic energy of the whole body will be equal to the sum of the kinetic energies of all the
particles. Therefore, Kinetic energy of whole body K = K1 + K2 + K3 + …………..
6 6 6
or K = / m1 r12 ω2 + / m2 r22 ω2 + / m3 r32 ω2 + ………….
6
/
= (m1 r12 + m2 r22 + m3 r32 + ………..) ω2
6
/
= (Σ mr2) ω2
Since Σ mr2 = I, moment of inertia
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6
/
K = I ω2 …..(28)
This is the expression for rotational kinetic energy of a body. Obviously kinetic energy of
rotation is equal to half the product of moment of inertia of the body and the square of the
angular velocity of the body.
/5
From above expression, I = &
If ω = 1, then I = 2K
i.e. the moment of inertia of a body rotating about an axis with unit angular velocity equals twice
the kinetic energy of rotation about that axis.
If a body rotating about an axis is simultaneously moving along a straight line, then its total
6 6
/ /
kinetic energy will be ( mv2 + I ω2), where v is the linear velocity of the body.
6.9 ANGULAR MOMENTUM

“The moment of linear momentum of a particle rotating about an axis is called angular
momentum of the particle”. It is denoted by J.
If a particle be rotating about an axis of rotation, then J = linear momentum × distance
=p×r
= mv× r (since p = mv)
or J = mvr
where m, v and r are the mass of the particle, linear velocity and distance of particle from axis of
rotation respectively.
But v = rω, where ω is the angular velocity
Therefore, J = m (rω) r = mr2 ω
or J=Iω …..(29)
where mr2 = I = Moment of Inertia of particle about the axis of rotation
Let us suppose a body be rotating about an axis with an angular velocity ω. All the particles of
the body will have the same angular velocity ω but different linear velocities.
Let a particle be at a distance r1 from the axis of rotation, the linear velocity of this particle is
given by-
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v1 = r1ω
If m1 be the mass of the particle, then its linear momentum p1 = m1v1
J1 = linear momentum × distance

The moment of this momentum about the axis of rotation i.e. angular momentum of the particle
= p1 × r1
= m1v1 × r1
= m1(r1ω) × r1
= m1r12 ω
Similarly, if the masses of other particles be m2, m3, …… and their respective distances from the
axis of rotation be r2, r3, ……… , then the moments of their linear momenta about the axis of
rotation will be m2r22 ω, m3r32 ω, ………..respectively. The sum of these moments of linear
momenta of all the particles i.e. the angular momentum of the body is given by-
J = m1r12 ω + m2r22 ω + m3r32 ω + ……….
= (m1r12 + m2r22 + m3r32 + ……….)ω
= (∑ mr / )ω
or J = (∑ mr / )ω …..(30)
But (∑ mr / ) = I, the moment of inertia of the body about the axis of rotation
Therefore, angular momentum J = I ω …..(31)
The unit of angular momentum is Kg-m2/sec. It is a vector quantity.
In vector form, J = r × *p …..(32)
or J = r p sinθ n^ …..(33)
where θ is the angle between r and *p and n^ is the unit vector perpendicular to the plane
containing r and *p.
Magnitude of angular momentum J = r p sinθ …..(34)
6.9.1 Relation between Torque and Angular Momentum

We know that relation for angular momentum-
J=Iω …..(35)
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The rate of change of angular momentum-
∆J ∆ω
=I
∆t ∆t
=Iα …..(36)
∆
∆ù
(since = α, angular acceleration)
But I α = τ (Torque)
= τ
∆
∆ù
i.e. the time-rate of change of angular momentum of a body is equal to the external torque acting
upon the body. The equation (37) represents the relation between torque and angular momentum.
∆
This formula is similar to the formula
∆ù
= F, for linear motion.
In vector form-
J = r × *p
Differentiating both sides with respect to time t, we get-
= –• ( × \)
–! –
–•
× *p) + (r × )
÷Å* ÷**
÷ù ÷ù
=(
=(v
* × mv
*)+(r× (since ÷ù = v
* and *p = mv
* )
÷** ÷Å*
÷ù
)
* ×v
*)+(r×
÷**
÷ù
= m(v )
= 0 + ( r × ÷ù ) (since v
* ×v
* = 0)
÷**
=r×
÷ ÷**
÷ù ÷ù
or …..(38)
= *F
÷**
÷ù
By Newton’s second law,
= r × *F
÷
÷ù
But r × *F = *τ, the torque acting on the particle
Therefore, equation (39) becomes-
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= *τ
÷
÷ù
…..(40)
i.e. the time-rate of change of angular momentum of a particle is equal to the torque acting on the
particle.
6.9.2 Relation between Angular Momentum and Rotational Kinetic Energy

6
/
We know that rotational kinetic energy K = I ω2
Multiplying and dividing by I in right hand side of the above expression, we get-
6 /& &
/
K=
/
6 (/ )& 6 &
/ / /
=
/
= (since I ω = J )
&
//
Therefore, K = …..(41)
This is the relation between angular momentum and rotational kinetic energy.
Example 7: A body of mass 1 Kg is rotating on a circular path of diameter 2 m at the rate of 10

rotations in 31.4 sec. Calculate the angular momentum and rotational kinetic energy of the body.
Solution: Given, m = 1 Kg, r = 2 m/2 = 1 m, n = 10/31.4 rotations/sec
Angular velocity ω = 2 â n = 2 × 3.14 × 10/31.4 = 2 radian/sec
Moment of inertia I = mr2 = 1 (1)2 = 1 Kg-m2
Angular momentum J = I ω = 1 × 2 = 2 Kg-m2/sec
Rotational kinetic energy K = / I ω2 = / × 1× (2)2 = 2 Joule

6 6
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 11: A solid sphere is rolling on a table. What fraction of its
total kinetic energy is rotational?
6.10 SUMMARY
In the present unit, we have studied about rotational motion, torque, moment of inertia and
rotational kinetic energy of a body. We have studied about different rotational variables like
angular displacement, angular velocity, angular acceleration etc. Angular velocity is defined as
the time-rate of change of angular displacement while the time-rate of change of angular velocity
is called as angular acceleration. We have also established the relationships between angular
velocity and linear velocity as v = rω and between angular acceleration and linear acceleration as
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a = rα. In the unit, we have studied about torque and its importance with examples. The torque or
moment of force is given as the product of force applied and the perpendicular of line of action
of force from the axis of rotation. In this unit, we have also covered moment of inertia and its
physical significance with some practical applications. We have derived an important expression
which relates moment of inertia and torque as τ = I α. Three important equations of angular
(rotatory) motion have been derived in the unit. We have highlighted linear and angular variables
of a rotating body. We have also established the expression of rotational kinetic energy of a body
6
/
as K = I ω2 and defined moment of inertia in terms of rotational kinetic energy as the twice of
the kinetic energy of rotation about axis of rotation if the body is rotating with unit angular
velocity. In the unit, we have also covered angular momentum, relation between torque &
angular momentum and relation between angular momentum & rotational kinetic energy. We
have included examples and self assessment questions (SAQs) to check your progress.
6.11 GLOSSARY
Rotational- the action of moving in a circle
Rigid- not able to be changed
Relative- considered in relation or in proportion to something else
Angular- having angles
Characteristic- a quality typical of a thing
Radial- arranged in lines coming out from a central point to the edge of a circle
Situation- a set of circumstances existing at a particular time and in a particular place
Resist- to oppose, withstand the action or effect of
Manner- a way in which something is done or happens
Distribution- the action of distributing something
Necessary- needing to be done or present, essential
Variable- often changing or likely to change , not consistent

1. Define angular velocity and write its unit. Give its relation with linear velocity. Show that ´
* =
2
( × /r ).
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2. A body is moving in a circle of radius r. How much will be the distance covered by it in half
the period of rotation? How much displacement?
3. How much is the angular velocity of a geostationary satellite?
4. A particle moving on a circle has a velocity of 5 m/sec and normal acceleration of 10 m/sec2.
Determine the radius of the circle.
5. The second-hand of a watch is 3 cm long. Find the linear speed of its tip.
6. Explain angular displacement. What is its unit?
7. What is angular acceleration? Establish a relation between angular acceleration and linear
acceleration.
8. What is torque? Establish a relation between moment of inertia and torque.
9. The moment of inertia of a body is 6 Kg-m2. What angular acceleration will be produced in it
by applying a torque of 12 N-m on it?
10. What is radius of gyration?
11. What is moment of inertia? Give its significance.
12. A particle of mass 10 gm is rotating about an axis in a circular path of radius 20 cm.
Calculate its moment of inertia.
13. Define angular momentum. Establish a relation between angular momentum and torque.
6.13 ANSWERS
÷
÷ù
1. If ω is constant, then =0
÷
÷ù
or (ω2) = 0
(ω ** ) = 0
** . ω
÷
÷ù
or
.ω
** + ω
** .
÷*** ÷***
÷ù ÷ù
or =0
.ω
** + .ω
** = 0 ( since *A.B * )
* = *B.A
÷*** ÷***
÷ù ÷ù
or
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.ω
** = 0
÷***
÷ù
or 2
or 2 - . ω
** = 0 = -)
÷***
÷ù
(since
or -. ω
** = 0
i.e. - is perpendicular to ω
** .
2. Here n = 120 revolution/minute = 120/60 = 2 revolution/sec
Angular speed ω = 2 â n = 2 × 3.14 × 2 = 12.56 radian/sec
3. along the radius

/&
4. angular speed ω = . Here time taken to complete the circle (T) is same. Therefore, both cars
have same (equal) angular speed. Hence the ratio of their angular speed = 1: 1
5. Let the mass of each disc be m and their radii be rP and rQ.
6
/
Moment of inertia of disc P, IP = m rP2
6
/
Moment of inertia of disc Q, IQ = m rQ2
/ Å&
Therefore, /6 = Å&6 …..(i)
7 7
Let t be the thickness of each disc, then mass of disc P, m = π r#/ × t × d#
mass of disc Q, m = π r9/ × t × d9
Therefore, π r#/ × t × d# = π r9/ × t × d9
Å&6 ÷7
Å&7 ÷6
or =
/6 ÷7
÷6
From equation (1), we have
/7
=
Since d# > d9 , therefore IQ > IP
i.e. the circular disc Q has greater moment of inertia.
6. Given, τ = 4 × 10-4 N-m, α = 8 radian/sec2
We know, τ = I α
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= 5 × 10-5 Kg-m2
2 o×6p.ô
or I = ; =
7. When a man is high up on the ladder the moment of force tending to rotate the ladder about its
base increases. When he just begins to climb, this moment is small and is insufficient to cause
slipping.
8. We know, τ = I α and I = mr2
If r is greater i.e. the stone is farther from the axis of rotation, greater is moment of inertia and
hence more torque is required to cause same angular acceleration with longer string than that
with shorter string. Evidently, it will be more difficult to revolve a stone tied to a longer string
than that tied with a shorter string.
9. (i) (d), (ii) (b), (iii) (a)
10. ω0 = 2 â n = 2 â × = 10 â/3 radian/sec, t = 15 sec, ω = 0

6pp
mp
Using ω = ω0 + α t
0 = 10 â/3 + α (15) or α = -2 â/9 radian/sec2

6
/
Using θ = ω0 t + α t2
θ = 10 â/3× 15 + / (-2 â/9)(15)2 = 25 â radian

6
2 â radian angular displacement = 1 revolution
Therefore 25 â radian angular displacement = /& × 25 â = 12.5 revolution

6
/
11. Moment of inertia of solid sphere I = MR2
Where M is the mass of the solid sphere and R the radius of sphere.
6 6 / 6
Rotational kinetic energy of sphere Krot = / I ω2 = / ( MR2) ω2 = MR2 ω2
6 6
/ /
Translatory kinetic energy of sphere Ktrans = Mv2 = M (Rω)2 (since v = rω)
6
/
= M R2 ω2
6 6 •
/ 6p
Total kinetic energy of solid sphere K = Krot + Ktrans = MR2 ω2 + M R2 ω2 = M R2 ω2
Ð
5<=> '(& & /
=•
'(& &
?
5
Thus fraction of rotational kinetic energy =
Ðæ
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Terminal Questions:
1. we know that = ã ** ×
× = × (ã ** × )
=( . )ã ** - ( . ã
** )
=r ã ** - 0 (as ´
* )
Hence ´ * = ( × )/ r
2
2. Distance covered in half the period of rotation = half of the circumference of the circle
= ½ (2âr) = â r
Displacement = direct distance between initial and final point = diameter of the circle = 2 r
3. Time period of revolution of geostationary satellite T = 24 hours

/& /& &
/o 6/
Therefore, its angular velocity ω = = = radian/hour
4. Given v= 5 m/sec, a = 10 m/sec2

& & 6p&
Å ú 6p
a= or r = = = 2.5 m
5. Here r = 3 cm = 0.03 m, For second-hand T = 60 sec

/& /$ &
mp kp
ω= = = radian/sec
v = r ω = 0.03 × = 3.14 × 10-3 m/sec

&
kp
9. Given I = 6 Kg-m2, τ = 12 N-m

2 6/
m
τ = I α or α = = = 2 radian/sec2
/
12. Given m= 10 gm = 10-2 Kg, r = 20 cm = 0.2 m
Moment of inertia I = mr2 = 10-2 ×(0.2)2 = 4 × 10-4 Kg-m2
6.14 REFERENCES
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6. Mechanics, D S Mathur, S. Chand and Company, New Delhi

4. Mechanics and Thermodynamics, G Basavaraju, Dipan Ghosh, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Limited, New Delhi
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UNIT 7: MOTION OF CHARGED PARTICLE IN

CROSSED ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS
STRUCTURE:
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Objectives
7.3 Electric Force
7.4 Magnetic Force
7.5 Motion of charged particle in uniform constant electric field
7.6 Motion of charged particle in alternating electric field
7.7 Motion of charged particle in uniform magnetic field
7.8 Motion of charged particle in crossed electric and magnetic fields
7.8.1 Velocity Selector
7.9 Summary
7.10 Glossary
7.12 Answers
7.13 References
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7.1 INTRODUCTION
In the previous units, you have studied some important concepts and issues of mechanics with
reference to translatory and rotatory motion of a particle. In this unit, we shall study and analyze
the dynamics of charged particle. We shall recall electric and magnetic forces acting on charged
particles. In the present unit, we shall deal with the motion of charged particle in uniform
constant electric field, alternating electric field, uniform magnetic field and crossed electric and
magnetic fields. You shall also learn about velocity selector which is an important application of
combination of a uniform crossed electric and magnetic fields.
7.2 OBJECTIVES
• understand electric and magnetic forces

• compute electric and magnetic forces acting on charged particles
• solve problems based on dynamics of charged particles
• understand the motion of charged particle in electric and magnetic fields
7.3 ELECTRIC FORCE

We know that two like charges repel each other and two unlike charges attract each other. Thus it
is evident that a force acts between two charges. This force is known as ‘electric force’. The
electric force between like charges is repulsive and that between unlike charges is attractive. If
electric charges be placed in vacuum even then electric force acts between them.
In 1785, Coulomb, on the basis of experiments, gave a law regarding the force acting between
two charges which is known as Coulomb’s law. According to this law, two stationary point
charges q1 and q2 repel or attract each other with a force F which is directly proportional to the
product of the charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance r between them
i.e.
@Ð @&
F∝
Å&
@Ð @&
Å&
or F = k …..(1)
q1 q2
F12 r F21
Figure 1
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where k is a proportionality constant.

6
o&Aæ
If the charges are placed in vacuum (or air), then k =
6 @Ð @&
Therefore, F = o&A Å&
…..(2)
æ
The force F acts along the line joining the charges and the force on q1 is equal and opposite to
that on q2.
The value of o&A is equal to 9 × 109 N-m2/C2

6
æ
ε0 (epsilon zero) is called ‘permittivity of free space’ and its value is equal to 8.85× 10-12 C2/N-
m2.
In vector form, *F = o&A

6 @Ð @& ^
æ Å
& r …..(3)
where r^ is the unit vector along r.
When the surrounding medium is not vacuum ( or air) but some insulating material (such as wax,
paper, glass etc.) then the force between the charges is given by-
6 @Ð @&
o&A Å&
F= …..(4)
where ε is called the absolute permittivity of the material medium and ε = ε0 K, where K is called
the dielectric constant or relative permittivity or specific inductive capacity of the material and
the material is called dielectric. The expression (4) can be written as-
6 @Ð @&
o&Aæ 5 Å&
F= …..(5)
The space surrounding an electric charge in which another charge experiences a force of
attraction or repulsion is called the electric field of that charge. The electric field strength E at
any point in the electric field is defined as the force experienced by unit charge when placed at
that point i.e.
E=
@
…..(6)
where F is the force experienced by the charge q.
*** =
*
In vector form, E
@
…..(7)
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7.4 MAGNETIC FORCE

The region near a magnet, where a magnetic needle experiences a torque and rests in a definite
direction, is called ‘magnetic field’. A charge moving in a magnetic field experiences a
*
deflecting force. Of course, if a charge moving through a point experiences a deflecting force,
then a magnetic field is said to exist at that point. This field is represented by a vector quantity B
, called magnetic field or magnetic induction.
Let us consider a charged particle of charge q which is moving with velocity v * in a magnetic
*
field B, then the magnetic force acting on that charged particle is given by Lorentz force as-
*F = q(v *)
* ×B …..(8)
The magnitude of Lorentz force is given as-
F = qvB sinθ …..(9)
where θ is the angle between velocity and magnetic field.
The magnetic field itself is caused by moving charges or current loops and the magnetic force
arises due to interaction between one set of moving charges with the other set of moving charges.
particle carrying a charge q is moving in space where both an electric field *E and a magnetic
Both the electric and magnetic forces are combinedly known as electromagnetic forces. If a
* are present, then the force on the particle will be given by-
field B
* + q(v
**F = qE *)
* ×B
*** + (v
or **F = qsE * )u
* ×B …..(10)
7.5 MOTION OF CHARGED PARTICLE IN UNIFORM

CONSTANT ELECTRIC FIELD
Let us consider a charged particle of charge q in a uniform constant electric field *E, then the
electric force experienced by charged particle is given by-
** = qE
F * …..(11)
If m is the mass of the particle then the acceleration produced in the particle due to this force is-
*F = ma*
* =m÷ *
&Å
or F
÷ù&
…..(12)
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where r is the displacement of the particle at any time t.
From equations (11) and (12), we have-
* =m÷
qE
*
&Å
÷ù&
÷& Å* @
*E
÷ù& þ
or =
*
i.e. *a = ÷ù& = þ E
÷& Å* @
…..(13)
The above expression gives the acceleration of the charge in the field *E .
Integrating equation (13), we get-

*
¹ ÷ù& dt = ¹ þ B + A
÷& Å* @C
÷Å* **
@C
÷ù þ
or = t+A …..(14)
Let initially at time t = 0, **v = v

***p = ***
vp
÷Å*
÷ù
i.e. then from equation (14), we have-
vp = A or A = ***
*** vp
Putting for A in equation (14), we get-

**
t + ***
vp
÷Å* @C
÷ù þ
= …..(15)
*
or **v = t + ***
vp
@C
þ
÷Å*
÷ù
Obviously, the velocity ( ) of charged particle is linear function of time or in other words,
velocity increases linearly with time.
Again integrating equation (15), we get-

*
¹ ÷ù dt = ¹ þ t dt + ¹ ***
vp dt
÷Å* @C
** ù&
or r = + ***
vp t + B
@C
þ /
…..(16)
where B is constant of integration.
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Initially, at t = 0, r = ***
rp , then from equation (16), we have-
rp = B or B = ***
*** rp
Putting for B in equation (16), we get-

** ù&
r= + ***
vp t + ***
rp
@C
þ /
…..(17)
Obviously, the displacement (r ) varies in a quadratic manner with time.
If the particle starts from rest from origin of coordinate axes, then ***
vp = 0 and ***
rp = 0, then
equation (17) takes the form-
** ù&
r=
@C
þ /
…..(18)
Now let us discuss two cases of particular interest.
Case I : When the field is applied along the direction of motion of particle i.e. longitudinal
electric field
vp = *****
then at time t = 0, *** vp and x = x0
Let the electric field acts along X-axis and the charged particle be moving in the same direction,
Since the force due to electric field acts along X-direction only, the acceleration of the particle
will also be in the X-direction and there will be no acceleration along Y and Z directions. The
Cartesian components of equation (13) can be written as-
@C
þ
ax = …..(a)
ay = 0 …..(b)
az = 0 …..(c) …..(19)
Integrating equation 19(a), and using v0 = v0x at t = 0, the velocity of particle along X-direction is
given as-
vx = v0x + ax t …..(20)
Integrating equation (20) and using x = x0 at t = 0, the displacement is given by-

6
/
x = x0 + v0x t + ax t2 …..(21)
@C
þ
where ax = is given by equation 8(a).
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Case II: When electric field is applied perpendicular to the direction of motion of particle i.e.
transverse electric field
Let us consider that the charged particle is moving with an initial uniform velocity v0x in the X-
direction and the constant electric field be applied in the Y-direction, then at t = 0, we have-
vx = v0x, vy = vz = 0 and x = y =z = 0
Also Ex = Ez = 0 and Ey = E
Since there is no force along X and Z-directions, there will be no acceleration along X and Z-
directions. The Cartesian components of acceleration are, therefore,
@C" @C
þ þ
ax = az = 0 and ay = =
But the particle has an initial velocity in X-direction, hence it will continue to move in X-
direction with the same velocity. Velocity components are, therefore,
@C
þ
vx = v0x, vy = t and vz = 0
and hence the displacements are given by-

6 @C 2
/þ
x = v0x t, y = t and z = 0
Eliminating t between the equations of x and y, we have for the actual path traversed by the
particle-
/
y=/þ - ®
6 @C @C
= /þ & x2
æ æ
/þ &æ
or x2 =
@C
y …..(22)
Obviously, this equation represents a parabola. Thus the path traversed by a charged particle,
moving with a uniform initial velocity and subjected to a constant transverse electric field, is a
parabola as shown in figure.
y1 θ
v X
Figure 2
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The transverse displacement that the charged particle suffers during passage through the plates of
length l is given by-
/
- ®
6 6 @C
y1 = / at2 = / þ æ
@C &
= /þ &
æ
After emerging from the plates, the charged particle experiences no force and hence moves along
a straight line. Its direction of travel after emerging from the electric field will be inclined to the
original direction of travel (X-axis) by an angle by –
"
tan θ =
@C @C
=þ t=þ &
æ æ
7.6 MOTION OF CHARGED PARTICLE IN ALTERNATING

ELECTRIC FIELD
In the case of alternating field, the electromotive force (EMF) and current vary continuously
from a maximum in one direction through zero to a maximum in the opposite direction. Let us
consider a charged particle moving in alternating electric field of the form-
E = E0 sin ωt …..(23)
where E0 is the peak value of E and ω = 2 â f is the angular frequency of the electric field
vector, f being the frequency of field.
We know that the acceleration of charged particle in field *E is-

÷& Å*
*
*a = ÷ù& = þ E
@
or *a =
÷& Å* @
÷ù& þ
= E0 sin ωt …..(24)
This expression represents that the acceleration of the charged particle varies (figure 4) in a
sinusoidal way like field.
Integrating equation (24), we get-
¹ ÷ù& dt = ¹ þ Ep sin ωt dt
÷& Å* @
÷Å* @
Ep cos ωt + A
÷ù þ
or =-
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÷Å*
Let initially at t = 0, the particle is at rest i.e. ÷ù = 0
Therefore, from above expression, we have-

@
Ep cos ω(0) + A
þ
0=-
@Cæ
þ
or A =
Therefore, the velocity of the particle at time t is given by-

÷Å* @ @Cæ
÷ù
= - þ Ep cos ωt + þ
or v
* = (1- cos ´ )
÷Å* @Cæ
÷ù þ
= …..(25)
Obviously, the velocity is a periodic function of time.
v
* = 0 if 1- cos ´ = 0
or cos ´ = 1
or ´ t = ± 24â , where n = 0, 1, 2, ………….
v
* is maximum when (1- cos ´ ) is maximum or cos ´ is minimum i.e.
cos ´ = - 1
or ´ t = (2n + 1)â, where n = 0, 1, 2, ………….
@Cæ
þ
â 2â
O ´t
Figure (4)
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/@Cæ
þ
O ´t
2â 4â
Figure (5)
Integrating equation (25), we have-
¹ ÷ù dt = ¹ þ æ (1 − cos ´ ) dt
÷Å* @C
or r = þ æ t - þ sin ´t + B
@C @Cæ
&
where B is another constant of integration.
If initially, at t = 0, r = 0, then
sin ´(0) + B
@Cæ @Cæ
þ þ &
0= (0) -
or 0 = 0 – 0 + B
or B = 0
Therefore, the above expression becomes-
r= sin ´t + 0
@Cæ @Cæ
þ þ &
t-
or r = sin ´t
@Cæ @Cæ
þ þ &
t-
or r = [sin ´t – ´ t]
@Cæ
þ &
…..(26)
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The magnitude of first terms in equation (26) varies in a sinusoidal way while the magnitude of
second term varies linearly with time. The resultant effect is that the motion consists of an
@C
oscillation superimposed upon a constant drift velocity þ æ as shown in figure (6).
Displacement
O ´t
Figure (6)
The figure (4) shows the variation of acceleration with ´t. It is a pure sine curve. Figure (5)
represents the variation of velocity with ´t and indicates that velocity is always positive in the
/@Cæ
þ
direction of E0. It lies between 0 and and is never negative.
Example 1: Calculate the Coulombian force acting between a proton and an electron separated
by 8× 10-16 meter.
Solution: Here, q1 = charge on proton = 1.6× 10-19 coulomb
q2 = charge on electron = 1.6× 10-19 coulomb, r = 8×10-16 meter

6 @Ð @&
Coulombian force acting between a proton and a electron F = o&A Å&
= 9×109×
6.m×6p.ÐD ×6.m×6p.ÐD
( ×6p.Ð- )&
= 360 Newton (attractive in nature)
Example 2: An electron is moving northwards with a velocity of 3× 107 m/sec in a uniform

magnetic field of 10 Tesla directed eastward. Find the magnitude of the magnetic force acting on
electron.
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Solution: Here, v = 3× 107 m/sec, B = 10 Tesla, θ = 900, q = 1.6× 10-19 coulomb
Magnetic force on electron F = qvB sinθ
= 1.6× 10-19× 3×107×10 sin 900 = 4.8 × 10-11 Newton
Example 3: An electron has an initial velocity 104 iˆ m/sec and its position is jˆ m. Compute its
position and velocity after 10-8 sec, in an electric field of 300 iˆ volt/m.
Solution: *** * = 300 iˆ, t = 10-8 sec

vp = 104 iˆ m/sec, q = 1.6 × 10-19 Coulomb, m= 9 × 10-31 Kg, E
**
We know, **v = t + ***
vp
@C
þ
( 300 iˆ) × 10-8 + 104 iˆ

6.m×6p.ÐD
ž×6p.ÑÐ
=-
= 5.2× 104 iˆ m/sec

* ù&
Position r = + ***
vp t + ***
rp
@C
þ /
&
56.m×6p.ÐD ×kpp áˆe6p.E f
ž×6p.ÑÐ ×/
= + 104 iˆ× 10-8 + jˆ
= (- 24 × 10-4 iˆ + jˆ ) m
between them is 0.4 × 10-14 m.

Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 1: Calculate the force between two protons when the distance
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 2: An electron enters along the electric line of force. Discuss
its motion.
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 3: A proton moving in a straight line enters a strong magnetic
field along the field direction. How will its path and velocity change?
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 4: A proton enters in a magnetic field of strength B Tesla with
speed v, parallel to the direction of magnetic field. What will be the magnetic force acting on
proton?
7.7 MOTION OF CHARGED PARTICLE IN UNIFORM

MAGNETIC FIELD
We know that a charged particle moving in a magnetic field experiences a magnetic force
(Lorentz force) which is given by-
*F = q(v *)
* ×B …..(27)
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The magnitude of this force can be written as-
F = qvB sinθ
where θ is the angle between the direction of velocity and magnetic field. Now let us discuss the
following two cases-
Case I: When the charged particle enters in the magnetic field parallel to the direction of the
magnetic field.
Obviously, the angle between the direction of velocity and magnetic field θ = 00
Therefore the force acting on the particle F = qvB sin 00
= qvB (0) = 0
i.e. if the charged particle initially moving parallel to a magnetic field will continue to move with
initial constant speed on a straight line.
Case II: When the charged particle enters in the magnetic field at right angles to the direction of
the field.
Let there be a uniform magnetic field B * perpendicular to the plane of the paper directed
mass m and carrying a charge +q enters in the field at a point O with velocity v * directed
vertically downward, indicated by symbols x in the figure (7). Suppose a charged particle of
perpendicular to the field *B . The magnetic force acting on the charged particle is given by-
*F = q(v * )
* ×B
The magnitude of this force can be written as-
F = qvB sinθ
where θ is the angle between the direction of velocity and magnetic field.
Since v * i.e. θ = 900

* is perpendicular to B
Therefore, the magnitude of magnetic force acting on particle F = qvB …..(28)
Thus, the particle at O is acted upon by a force of magnitude qvB , lying in the plane of the
paper and directed upward (right -hand screw rule). Since the magnetic force is perpendicular to
the velocity, it does not change the magnitude of the velocity (i.e. speed); it changes only the
direction of the velocity. Thus, the particle moves under a force whose magnitude remains
therefore, describes an anticlockwise circular path with constant speed v, the force *F working as
constant but the direction changes continuously and is always perpendicular to the velocity. It,
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the centripetal force i.e. The magnetic force acting on the particle provides necessary centripetal
force for the circular motion. Thus,
þ &
Å
F = qvB = …..(29)
where r is the radius of the circle.
X v
* X *
B
*F v
*
*F
X O v
* X
Figure (7)
The momentum of the particle is seen to be-
mv = qBr …..(30)
and the radius of the circular path as-

þ
r=
@'
…..(31)
Obviously, r ∝ mv i.e. the radius of the path is proportional to the momentum mv of the charged
particle. The radius r is sometimes called the gyro radius or cyclotron radius.
The angular velocity ω is given by from equation (31) as-

@'
Å þ
ω= = …..(32)
The particle traverses a distance 2â r in one revolution. The time-period T is given by-
/&Å
T=
Putting for r from equation (31), we get-
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/&þ
T=
@'
…..(33)
and the frequency n is given by-

6 @'
n = = /πþ …..(34)
Equations (33) and (34) show that the time-period, or the frequency, of the particle is
independent of the speed v of the particle. If the speed of the particle increases, its radius also
increases so that the time taken to complete one revolution remains same. The frequency n is the
characteristic frequency of the particle in the field and is sometimes called gyro frequency or
cyclotron frequency of the particle in the field because the particles circulate at this frequency in
the cyclotron.
If the particle is negatively charged, then the force at O would have been a downward force and
the particle would have described a clockwise circle.
If two identical charged particles enter in the field with different speeds v1 and v2 (v2 > v1 ), then
they move along circles of smaller and larger radii respectively (Figure 8).
v2
v1
Figure (8)
Case III: When the charged particle enters in the magnetic field obliquely.
Now suppose the velocity v * of the charged particle entering in the magnetic field *B, instead of
* , makes an angle θ with it, then v
being perpendicular to B * may be resolved into components-
* and
(i) v║ = v cos θ parallel to B
*
(ii) v┴ = v sin θ perpendicular to B
The parallel component v║ = v cos θ remains unaffected by the field and hence the charged
particle continues to move along the field with a speed of v cos θ i.e. this component v║ = v cos θ
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gives a linear path to the particle while the perpendicular component v┴ = v sin θ gives a circular
path to the particle.
v┴ = v sin θ v
*
*
B
v║ = v cos ,
Figure (9)
The radius of the circular path is given in accordance with equation (31) as-
þ ┴ þ øáû+
r=
@'
=
@'
…..(35)
The time taken by the particle for one revolution is given by-
/&Å /&Å
øáû+
T= =
┴
Putting for r from equation (35), we get-
- ®
/& þ øáû+
øáû+
T=
@'
/&þ
or T =
@'
…..(36)
Obviously, the charged particle possesses two concurrent motions- one circular motion with a
constant speed v sin θ in a plane perpendicular to the direction of magnetic field and another
linear motion with constant speed v cos θ along the direction of the field. On account of these
concurrent motions, the resultant path of the charged particle will be a helix as shown in figure
(10).
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Figure (10)
The linear distance travelled by the particle in the direction of the magnetic field in one complete
revolution i.e. in time T is called the ‘pitch’ p of the helix and is given by-
p = v║× T = v cos θ ×
/&þ
@'
/&þ ü ø +
@'
= …..(37)
This helical path traced by a charged particle in a magnetic field is utilized for focusing the beam
in cathode ray tubes and electron microscope etc.
Example 4: An electron is moving with a speed of 3 × 107 m/sec along a circular path in a
magnetic field of 0.5 N A-1m-1. Calculate the radius of the circle.
Solution: v = 3 ×107 m/sec, B = 0.5 N A-1m-1, q = 1.6×10-19 C, mass of electron m = 9×10-31 Kg

þ
We know, r =
@'
= 0.34 × 10-3 m = 0.34 mm

ž×6p.ÑÐ ×k×6p?
6.m×6p.ÐD ×p.
=
(i) Magnetic field do not interact with-
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(a) electric charges in motion (b) electric charges at rest (c) permanent magnets in motion
(d) permanent magnets at rest
(ii) A charged particle enters at 450 to the magnetic field. Its path becomes-
(a) straight line (b) elliptical (c) circular (d) helical
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 6: A charged particle moving in a straight line enters in a
strong magnetic field along the field direction. How will it’s path and velocity change?
7.8 CHARGED PARTICLE IN CROSSED ELECTRIC AND

MAGNETIC FIELDS
Let us discuss the motion of charged particles in crossed electric and magnetic fields. Let us
consider a particle of charge q and mass m which is situated in an electric field acting along Y-
axis and a magnetic field perpendicular to it along Z-axis. Thus,
*E = jˆ E and *B = kˆ B
Let the particle starts from rest in such crossed electric and magnetic fields, then initially it will
be accelerated in the direction of electric field. As the velocity of particle increases, it
experiences an increasing force due to magnetic field and hence its path is deflected more and
more from vertical in a direction perpendicular to the plane containing the electric and magnetic
field vectors. This bending of the path of charged particle continues till it reaches a point on X-
axis where its velocity is once again zero and it again moves up towards the Y-axis and repeats a
similar motion. Thus the path of the charged particle is a series of half loops as shown in figure
(11).
ymax
Figure (11)
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Let the velocity of the charged particle at any instant is v

*.
The net force acting on the particle = force due to electrostatic field + force due to magneto
statics field
* + q(v
or *F = qE *)
* ×B
* + (v
= q [E * )]
* ×B
= q [jˆ E + {(iˆ vx + jˆ vy + kˆ vz) × kˆ B}] ( since v

* = iˆ vx + jˆ vy + kˆ vz)
= jˆ q E - jˆ vx q B + iˆ vy qB (using the properties of cross product of vectors)
or iˆ FX + jˆ Fy + kˆ Fz = iˆ qBvy + jˆ (q E - qBvx )
Now comparing the coefficients of iˆ, jˆ and kˆ on both sides, we get-

÷
÷ù
FX = m = qBvy …..(38)
÷ "
÷ù
Fy = m = q E - qBvx …..(39)
÷ $
÷ù
Fz = m =0 …..(40)
÷
÷ù
Differentiating equation (39) with respect to time t and substituting for , we get-
= 0 – qB - ® vy
÷& " @'
÷ù& þ
m
@' /
= - - ® vy
÷& "
÷ù& þ
or
= - ω2 vy …..(41)
@'
þ
where ω = …..(42)
Let the solution of equation (41) be-
vy = A1 cos ωt + A2 sin ωt …..(43)
But since at t = 0, vy = 0, therefore
A1 = 0
Also at t = 0, vx = 0; from equation (39), we have-

÷ " @C
÷ù þ
= …..(44)
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From equation (43), we have-

÷ "
÷ù
= - A1 ω sin ωt + A2 ω cos ωt
÷ "
÷ù
At t = 0, = - A1 ω sin ω(0) + A2 ω cos ω(0)
÷ "
÷ù
or = A2 ω …..(45)
Comparing equations (44) and (45), we get-

@C
þ
A2 ω = = k (say) …..(46)
or A2 =
Putting for A1 and A2 in equation (43), we get-
vy = (0) cos ωt + sin ωt
or vy = sin ωt …..(47)
Now from equation (39), we get-

÷ " @C @'
÷ù þ þ
= - vx
= k – ω vx [ using equations (42) and (46)]

6 ÷ "
÷ù
Therefore, vx = -
( sin ωt)
6 ÷
÷ù
= - Putting for vy from equation (47)
6
= - ω cos ωt
= (1 − cos ωt) …..(48)
From equation (48), we have-
vx = (1 − cos ωt)
(1 − cos ωt)
÷
÷ù
or =
Integrating with respect to time t, we get-
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¹ ÷ù dt = ¹ (1 − cos ωt)dt
÷
øáû ù
or x = ( t- ) + k1 …..(49)
where k1 is constant of integration.
Similarly, from equation (47), we have-
vy = sin ωt
÷
÷ù
or = sin ωt
Integrating with respect to time t, we get-
¹ ÷ù dt = ¹ sin ωt dt
÷
cos ωt - ®
6
or y = -
&
or y = - cos ωt + k2 …..(50)
where k2 is constant of integration.
On applying initial conditions, at t = 0; x = 0, y = 0, we have-
&
k1 = 0 and k2 =
Putting k1 = 0 in equation (49) and k2 = & in equation (50), we get-
x= & (ωt – sin ωt)
þC
or x = @'& (ωt – sin ωt) …..(51)
and y = & (1 – cos ωt)
þC
or y = @'& (1 – cos ωt) …..(52)
The above equations (51) and (52) are of cycloid which is the curve traced out by a point on the
circumference of a circle rolling along a straight line and is sketched in figure (11). The
maximum displacement ymax in the Y-direction is obtained for cos ωt = -1 i.e. ωt = π.
/þC
@'&
Therefore, ymax = …..(53)
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The phenomenon of crossed electric and magnetic fields has been applied by J.J. Thomson to
@
determine the ratio of þ for an electron.
7.8.1 Velocity Selector
* and magnetic field B

* are
The combination of a uniform electric and magnetic fields, perpendicular to each other can be
used as a velocity selector. Let us suppose that the electric field E
perpendicular to either of the fields (i.e. at the origin vy = vz = 0 and vx ≠ 0), then for a positively
acting along Y and Z-axis respectively and a charged particle passes through this in a direction
charged particle the force qE due to the electric field is along + Y –direction and magnetic force
qBvx is along – Y-direction. The two forces can just balance each other if-
qBvx = qE …..(54)
C
'
or vx = …..(55)
In this condition, the charged particle will experience no force and hence will continue to move
without any deflection along a straight line with a constant velocity. Thus, for given B and E,
only one value of vx will satisfy equation (55) and hence the particles with velocities other than
vx will be deviated. Therefore, by an adjustment of B or E, it is possible to select particles of any
preferred velocity. Thus, the system behaves as a filter for charged particles since it allows only
C
'
those particles whose velocity is . Such a system is known as velocity selector. It is obvious
that the process of velocity selection is independent of the charge and mass of the particle and all
C
'
the particles of speed vx = , irrespective of their masses and charges pass undeflected.
The figure (12) shows the arrangement used in a velocity selector. A fine beam of charged
particles, emerging from slit S1 passes through a region of mutually perpendicular electric and
magnetic fields. The magnetic field is generally applied with the help of a electromagnet in a
- B ┴ to the plane of the paper
S1
C
S2 S3 v='
Figure (12)
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direction perpendicular to the plane of the paper. The electric field is applied by placing two
plates parallel to X-axis and applying a high potential difference across them. Thus the electric
field is parallel to the plane of the paper i.e. perpendicular to the magnetic field and
perpendicular to the direction of the beam. In this way, the two fields-electric and magnetic
fields, exert force on the charged particles in opposite directions and if they are adjusted in such
C
'
a way that the forces due to two fields mutually cancel, then the charged particles with speed
will pass undeflected. If a series of slits S2 and S3 are used to collect these undeflected particles,
C
'
we get a beam of particles all having the same speed. Only the particles with velocity will
come out on the other side of the slits S2 and S3 . Other particles will be deflected to the sides and
will strike against the plates and stopped there.
which there is an electric field Ey = 4000 volt/cm and the magnetic field Bz = 4 × 10-2 Tesla.
Example 5: A positively charged ion beam moving in the X- direction enters in a region in
Deduce the speed of those ions which may pass undeflected through the region.
Solution: Given Ey = 4000 volt/cm = 4× 105 volt/m, Bz = 4 × 10-2 Tesla
The ion beam will pass undeflected if the force due to electric field is just balanced by the force
due to magnetic field i.e.
q Ey = q Bzvx
C" o× 6p
'$ o × 6p5/
or vx = = = 107 m/sec
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 7:A magnetic field of 0.1 Tesla is crossed with an electric
field between two parallel plates 3 cm apart and having a potential difference of 500 volts. What
must be the velocity of charged particles which can go undeflected through the fields
perpendicular to both the fields?
7.9 SUMMARY
In this unit, we have studied and analyzed the dynamics of charged particle. We had a glimpse of
electric and magnetic fields and forces acted on charged particle due to these fields. In the
present unit, we have studied the motion of charged particle in uniform constant electric field and
alternating electric field. We have seen that in uniform constant electric field, the velocity of
charged particle increases linearly with time while the displacement varies in a quadratic manner
with time. We have learnt that in transverse electric field, the trajectory of charged particle is
parabola. We have also studied the motion of charged particle in uniform constant magnetic field
and found that if a charged particle initially moving parallel to a magnetic field continues to
move with initial constant speed on a straight line while on entering in magnetic field at right
angle, the path of the particle is circular. When the particle enters in the magnetic field obliquely,
the resultant path of the charged particle is a helix. We have also discussed the motion of charged
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particle in crossed electric and magnetic fields. In the unit, we have also studied velocity
selector. We have included some examples and self assessment questions(SAQs) to check your
progress.
7.10 GLOSSARY
Recall- remember something
Deal- distribute something
Analyze- examine something in detail so as to explain it
Deflect- turn aside from a straight course
Transverse- placed or extending across something
Longitudinal- extending lengthwise
Trajectory- the path followed by a moving object
Uniform- not varying, the same in all cases and at all times
Oblique- at an angle, slanting
Emerging- rising
Characteristic- a quality typical of a thing
Instant- happening immediately

1. Explain electric and magnetic forces. Give the expressions for electric and magnetic forces.
2. The dielectric constant of water is 81. Calculate its absolute permittivity.
3. Two charges in air experience a Coulomb force of 10N. If the space between them is filled
with a medium of dielectric constant K = 4, what will be the new force?
4. An electron moving with velocity 5× 107 m/sec enters in a magnetic field of 1 Tesla at an
angle of 300 to the field. Determine the force acting on the electron.
5. Discuss the motion of a charged particle in uniform constant electric field. Establish the
expression for transverse displacement suffered by particle in passing through the uniform
electric field.
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6. Describe the motion of a charged particle in a uniform magnetic field. Show that for a charged
particle moving perpendicular to a magnetic field, the radius of the path is proportional to the
momentum and inversely proportional to the specific mass of the particle. Also prove that the
frequency of revolution of the particle is independent of its speed.
7. A beam of protons enters in a uniform magnetic field of 0.3 Tesla with a velocity of 4× 105
m/sec at an angle of 600 to the field. Find the radius of the helical path taken by the beam. Also
find the pitch of the helix . Mass of proton is 1.67× 10-27 Kg
8. Does a neutron moving in a magnetic field experience force?
7.12 ANSWERS
1. q1 = q2 = 1.6 × 10-19 C, r = 0.4× 10-14 m = 4× 10-15 m
= 9×109×
6 @Ð @& 6.m×6p.ÐD ×6.m×6p.ÐD
o&Aæ Å& (o×6p.Ð )&
Force F = = = 14.4 N (repulsive)
2. The electron moving along the line of force is decelerated, therefore its velocity decreases,
becomes zero and then it retraces its path (if the field has sufficient length) and finally comes out
of the field, with the same initial speed.
3. When a charged particle enters in the magnetic field parallel to field direction (i.e. θ = 00), the
force experienced by particle F = qvB sinθ = qvB sin 00 = 0
Therefore, the path and velocity of particle will remain unaffected.
4. θ = 00, F = qvB sinθ = qvB sin 00 = 0
5. (i) (b), (ii) (d)
6. When a charged particle enters in the magnetic field parallel to the field direction, then θ = 00
The force experienced by the particle F = qvB sinθ = qvB sin 00 = 0
Therefore, the path and velocity of particle will remain unaffected.
7. B = 0.1 Tesla, d = 3 cm = 0.03 m, V = 500 volts

G pp
÷ p.pk
We know that, E = = = 3×104 volt/metre
The charged particles can go undeflected when they have a speed v given by-
C
'
qE = qvB or v =
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k×6pô
p.6
Therefore, v = = 3×105 m/sec
Terminal Questions:
2. K = 81, ε = ε0K = 8.85×10-12×81 = 7.17×10-10 C2/N-m2

6 @Ð @&
3. In air, F1 = o&A Å&
…..(i)
æ
6 @Ð @&
o&Aæ 5 Å&
In medium, F2 = …..(ii)
Dividing (i) by (ii)-

Ð Ð 6p
5 o
= K or F2 = = = 2.5 N
&
4. v = 5× 107 m/sec, B = 1 Tesla, θ = 300 , q = 1.6×10-19 C
F = qvB sinθ = 1.6×10-19× 5× 107×1× sin 300 = 1.6×10-19× 5× 107× = 4×10-12 N

6
/
7. v = 4× 105 m/sec, θ = 600, B = 0.3 Tesla, m = 1.67× 10-27 Kg, q= 1.6 × 10-19 C
Resolving the velocity of the proton parallel and perpendicular to the magnetic field-
v║ = v cos 600 = 4× 105× / = 2×105 m/sec

6
v┴ = v sin 600 = 4× 105×

√k
/
= 3.46×105 m/sec
v┴ makes the proton move on a circular path, whereas v║ takes it along the field B. Hence the
path of the proton is a helix whose radius is given by-
þ ┴ 6.m•× 6p.&? ×k.om×6p
6.m × 6p.ÐD ×p.k
r= = 12×10-3 m
@'
=
/&Å /×k.6o×6/×6p.Ñ
k.om×6p
Time period T = = = 21.75×10-8 sec
┴
Pitch of the helix p = v║× T = 2×105×21.75×10-8 = 4.35×10-2 m
8. No, since magnetic force F = qvB sinθ. Neutron is electrically neutral i.e. q = 0 for neutron.
Therefore, F = (0)vB sinθ = 0
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7.13 REFERENCES
4. Concepts of Physics, Part II, HC Verma, Bharati Bhawan, Patna
5. Electricity and Magnetism, K.K. Tiwari, S. Chand & Company Ltd, New Delhi

1. Mechanics, D S Mathur, S. Chand and Company, New Delhi
2. Electricity and Magnetism, D.L. Sehgal, K.L. Chopra, N.K. Sehgal, Sultan Chand & Sons,
New Delhi
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UNIT 8: MOMENT OF INERTIA

Structure
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Objectives
8.3 Equations of Motion
8.4 Newton’s Laws of Rotational Motion
8.5 General Theorems on Moment of Inertia
8.5.1 Theorem of Parallel Axes
8.5.2 Theorem of Perpendicular Axes
8.6 Summary
8.7 Glossary
8.9 Answers
8.10 References
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8.1 INTRODUCTION
In the units 5 and 6, you have studied about angular momentum and its conservation, moment of
inertia and its physical significance, radius of gyration, equations of angular motion and
rotational kinetic energy. In this unit, we shall study some more important concepts of motion
and laws of rotational motion. We know that, to find the moment of inertia of a body about a
given axis, all that we have to do is to find the sum Σ mr2 for all particles making up the body by
integration or other means. The calculations to find the moment of inertia can be made shorter by
the help of some important theorems. In this unit, we shall also study those theorems (theorems
of parallel and perpendicular axes).
8.2 OBJECTIVES
• Solve problems based on equations of motion

• apply equations of motion
• understand laws of rotational motion
• apply theorems of parallel and perpendicular axes.
8.3 EQUATIONS OF MOTION

If an object is moving in a straight line under a constant acceleration, then relations among its
velocity, displacement, time and acceleration can be represented by equations. These equations
are called ‘equations of motion’.
Let us consider that a body starts with an initial velocity ‘u’ and has a constant acceleration ‘a’.
Suppose it covers a distance‘s’ in time‘t’ and its velocity becomes ‘v’. Then the relations among
u, a, t, s and v can be represented by three equations.
÷
÷ù
First Equation: We know that linear acceleration a =
or dv = a dt
¹ dv = ¹p a dt
ù
or (v - u) = a ( t- 0)
or v = u + at .....(1)
This is known as first equation of motion.
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÷ø
Second Equation: We know that linear velocity v = ÷ù
But v = u + at
–™
Therefore, u + at = –•
–™
–•
or = u + at
or ds = ( u + at) dt
¹p ds = ¹p ( u + at)dt
ø ù
ù&
/
or s = u (t – 0) + a ( - 0)
6
/
or s = ut + a t2 .....(2)
This is called second equation of motion.
Third Equation: By first equation, v = u + at
Squaring both sides-
v2 = (u + at)2
or v2 = u2 + a2t2 +2uat
6
/
= u2 + 2a (ut + a t2)
or v2 = u2 + 2as …..(3)
(using equation 2)
The above equation (3) is known as third equation of motion.
Example 1: A train starting from rest is accelerated by 0.5 m/sec2 for 10 sec. Calculate its final
velocity after 10 sec. Also calculate the distance travelled by train in 10 sec.
Solution: Here, u = 0, a = 0.5 m/sec2, t = 10 sec
Using first equation of motion v = u + at
v = 0 + 0.5 × 10 = 5 m/sec
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6
/
Using second equation of motion s = ut + a t2
6
s = 0 (10) + / × 0.5 (10)2
6
= / × 0.5 × 100 = 25 m
Thus the velocity of train after 10 sec is 5 m/sec and the distance travelled is 25 m.
Example 2: A car is accelerated from 8 m/sec to 14 m/sec in 3 sec. What is the acceleration of
car ?
Solution: Here, u = 8 m/sec, v = 14 m/sec, t = 3 sec
Using v = u + at
14 = 8 + a × 3
3 a = 14 - 8
=6
a = 2 m/sec2
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 1: A car is moving with a constant speed of 30 Km/hr.
Calculate the distance travelled by car in 1 hr.
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 2: A particle is shot with constant speed 6 × 106 m/sec in an
electric field which produces an acceleration of 1.26 × 1014 m/sec2 directed opposite to the initial
velocity. How far does the particle travel before coming to rest?
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 3: The initial velocity of a particle is ‘u’ (at t = 0) and the
acceleration is given by ‘at2’. Which of the following relations is valid?
úùÑ úùÑ
k /
(a) v = u + at (b) v = u + (c) v2 = u + at3 (d) v = u +
8.4 NEWTON’S LAWS OF ROTATIONAL MOTION

As we know, there are Newton’s three laws of translational motion, similarly we have the
following three laws of rotational motion-
First Law: Unless an external torque is applied to it, the state of rest or uniform rotational
motion of a body about its fixed axis of rotation remains unaltered.
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Second Law: The rate of change of angular momentum ( or the rate of change of rotation) of a
body about a fixed axis of rotation is directly proportional to the torque applied and takes place
in the direction of the torque.
Third Law: When a torque is applied by one body on another, an equal and opposite torque is
applied by the latter on the former about the same axis of rotation.
8.5 GENERAL THEOREMS ON MOMENT OF INERTIA

There are two important theorems on moment of inertia which, in some cases, facilitate the
moment of inertia of a body to be determined about an axis, if its moment of inertia about some
other axis be known. These theorems are theorem of parallel axes and theorem of perpendicular
axes. Let us discuss these theorems.
8.5.1 Theorem of Parallel Axes

It states that the moment of inertia of a body about any axis is equal to its moment of
inertia about a parallel axis through its centre of mass plus the product of the mass of the
body and the square of the perpendicular distance between the two axes.
If ‘Icm’ be the moment of inertia of a body about a parallel axis through its centre of mass, ‘M’ be
the mass of the body and ‘r’ be the perpendicular distance between two axes, then moment of
inertia of the body I = Icm + Mr2
This is the “theorem of parallel axes”.
Proof: Let us consider a plane lamina with ‘C’ as centre of mass. Let ‘I’ be its moment of
inertia about an axis PQ in its plane and Icm the moment of inertia about a parallel axis RS
passing through C. Let the distance between RS and PQ be ‘r’.
Figure 1
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Let us consider a particle P of mass m at a distance x from RS. Its distance from PQ is (r + x) and
its moment of inertia about it is m(r + x)2 . Therefore, the moment of inertia of the lamina about
PQ is given by-
I = Σ m(r + x)2
= Σ m(r2 + x2 + 2rx)
= Σ mr2 + Σ mx2 + Σ 2mrx
or I = r2 Σ m + Σ mx2 + 2r Σ mx …..(4)
( since r is constant)
But Σ mx2 = Icm, where Icm is the moment of inertia of the lamina about RS, r2 Σ m = r2 M where
M is the total mass of the lamina and Σ mx = 0 because the sum of the moments of all the mass
particles of a body about an axis through the centre of mass of the body is zero. Hence, the
equation (4) becomes
I = r2 M + Icm + 0
or I = Icm + M r2 …..(5)
It may be seen clearly from equation (5) that the moment of inertia of a body about an axis
through the centre of mass is the least. The moment of inertia of the body about an axis not
passing through the centre of mass is always greater than its moment of inertia about a parallel
axis passing through the centre of mass of the body.
8.5.2 Theorem of Perpendicular Axes

According to this theorem, the moment of inertia of a uniform plane lamina about an axis
perpendicular to its plane is equal to the sum of its moments of inertia about any two
mutually perpendicular axes in its plane intersecting on the first axis.
If Ix and Iy be the moments of inertia of a plane lamina about two mutually perpendicular axes
OX and OY in the plane of the lamina and Iz be its moment of inertia about an axis OZ, passing
through the point of intersection O and perpendicular to the plane of the lamina, then
Iz = Ix + Iy
This is the “theorem of perpendicular axes”.
Proof: Let OZ be the axis perpendicular to the plane of the lamina about which the moment of
inertia is to be taken. Let OX and OY be two mutually perpendicular axes in the plane of the
lamina and intersecting on OZ.
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Figure 2
Let us consider a particle P of mass ‘m’ at a distance of ‘r’ from OZ. The moment of inertia of
this particle about OZ is mr2. Therefore, the moment of inertia Iz of the whole lamina about OZ
is Iz = Σ mr2
But r2 = x2 + y2, where x and y are the distances of P from OY and OX respectively.
Therefore, Iz = Σ m(x2 + y2) = Σ mx2 + Σ my2
But Σ mx2 is the moment of inertia Iy of the lamina about OY and Σ my2 is the moment of inertia
Ix of the lamina about OX.
Therefore, Iz = Iy + Ix
or Iz = Ix + Iy
Example 3: Show that the moment of inertia I of a thin square plate PQRS (Figure) of uniform
thickness about an axis passing through the centre O and perpendicular to the plane of the plate
is (I1 + I2) or (I3 + I4) or (I1 + I3).
P Q
S R
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Solution: P Q
S R
Let I1, I2, I3 and I4 are the moments of inertia about axes 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively which are in
the plane of the plate.
By the theorem of perpendicular axes, we have-
I = I1 + I2 = I3 + I4
By symmetry of square plate, I1 = I2 and I3 = I4
Therefore, I = 2I1 = 2 I3
or I1 = I3
Thus I1 = I2 = I3 = I4
and I = I1 + I2 = I1 + I3
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 4: The figure represents a disc of mass M and radius R, lying
in XY- plane with its centre on X-axis at a distance ‘b’ from the origin. Determine the moment
'(&
o
of inertia of the disc about Y-axis if its moment of inertia about a diameter is .
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8.6 SUMMARY
In the present unit, we have studied about equations of motion and derived all the three equations
of motion. In the unit, we have also studied Newton’s laws of rotational motion. According to
the first law of rotational motion “unless an external torque is applied to it, the state of rest or
uniform rotational motion of a body about its fixed axis of rotation remains unaltered” while the
second law states “the rate of change of angular momentum ( or the rate of change of rotation) of
a body about a fixed axis of rotation is directly proportional to the torque applied and takes place
in the direction of the torque”. According to Newton’s third law of rotational motion “when a
torque is applied by one body on another, an equal and opposite torque is applied by the latter on
the former about the same axis of rotation”. Sometimes it is difficult to calculate the moments of
inertia of some specific bodies. In this unit, we have also studied and derived the general
theorems on moment of inertia. These theorems are known as theorem of parallel axes and
theorem of perpendicular axes. If ‘Icm’ be the moment of inertia of a body about a parallel axis
through its centre of mass, ‘M’ be the mass of the body and ‘r’ be the perpendicular distance
between two axes, then moment of inertia of the body I = Icm + Mr2. This is the theorem of
parallel axes. If Ix and Iy be the moments of inertia of a plane lamina about two mutually
perpendicular axes OX and OY in the plane of the lamina and Iz be its moment of inertia about
an axis OZ, passing through the point of intersection O and perpendicular to the plane of the
lamina, then Iz = Ix + Iy. This is the theorem of perpendicular axes. These theorems make easy to
find out the moments of inertia of those specific bodies. We have included examples and self
assessment questions (SAQs) to check your progress.
8.7 GLOSSARY
Velocity- a vector physical quantity whose magnitude gives speed
Acceleration- increase of velocity
Unless- except, if not
External- exterior, outer
Rotational- the action of moving in a circle
Unaltered- unchanged, unaffected
Facilitate- make easy, smooth the progress of

1. Explain the equations of motion.
2. What are Newton’s laws of rotational motion? Explain.
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3. Discuss and derive general theorems on moment of inertia.
4. Calculate the moment of inertia of mass M and length L about an axis perpendicular to the
length of the rod and passing through a point equidistant from its midpoint and one end.
5. Give the statement of theorem of parallel axes. Also derive this theorem.
6. State and establish the theorem of perpendicular axes.
8.9 ANSWERS
1. Since the car is moving with constant speed, therefore acceleration of car a = 0.
Here, u = 30 Km/hr = 25/3 m/sec, t = 1 hr = 3600 sec

6
/
Using second equation of motion, s = ut + a t2
6
/
s = (25/3) ×3600 + (0) × (3600)2 = 3 × 104 m = 30 Km
2. Given u = 6 × 106 m/sec, a = - 1.26 × 1014 m/sec2, v = 0
Using third equation of motion, v2 = u2 + 2as
(0)2 = (6 × 106)2 + 2 (- 1.26 × 1014) s
or s = 0.143 m
3. Here acceleration = at2
Using v = u + at
v = u + (at2) t = u + at3
Hence relation (c) is valid.
4. Y
By the theorem of parallel axes, the moment of inertia of disc about Y-axis is-
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I = Icm + Mb2
'(&
o
= + Mb2
é&
o
=M( + b2)
Terminal Questions:
4. The moment of inertia of rod about an axis passing through centre of mass and perpendicular
'0&
6/
to length Icm =
P G
L/4
L/2
The moment of inertia of rod about an axis passing through P and perpendicular to length by
theorem of parallel axes is-
I = Icm + Mr2
Here r = PG = L/4
Therefore, I = (ML2/12) + M (L/4)2 = (7/48) ML2
8.10 REFERENCES
1. Mechanics- DS Mathur, S Chand and Company Ltd., New Delhi
2. Mechanics- JK Ghose, Shiva Lal Agarwal and Company, Delhi
3. Elements of Mechanics- JP Agrawal and Satya Prakash, Pragati Prakashan, Meerut
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2. Mechanics and Wave Motion – DN Tripathi and RB Singh, Kedar Nath Ram Nath, Meerut
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UNIT 9: FORMULATION OF MOMENT OF INERTIA

Structure
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Objectives
9.3 Formulation and Derivation of Moment of Inertia
9.3.1 Moment of Inertia of a Thin Uniform Rod
9.3.2 Moment of Inertia of a Rectangular Lamina
9.3.3 Moment of Inertia of a Circular Lamina
9.3.4 Moment of Inertia of a Solid Sphere
9.3.5 Moment of Inertia of a Solid Cylinder
9.4 Summary
9.5 Glossary
9.7 Answers
9.8 References
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9.1 INTRODUCTION
In the previous unit, we have studied theorem of parallel axes and theorem of perpendicular axes.
These theorems make easy the calculations of moment of inertia in some typical cases. In
general, the moment of inertia of a body is calculated as the sum Σ mr2 for all particles making
up the body by integration or other means. In this unit, we shall formulate and derive the moment
of inertia for some simple symmetric systems like rod, rectangular lamina, circular lamina, solid
sphere and cylinder.
9.2 OBJECTIVES
• Understand the formulation and derivation of moment of inertia

• Solve problems based on moment of inertia
• Apply the formulae of moment of inertia
9.3 FORMULATION AND DERIVATION OF MOMENT OF

INERTIA
The moment of inertia of a continuous homogeneous body of a definite geometrical shape can be
calculated by (i) first obtaining an expression for the moment of inertia of an infinitesimal
element of the same shape of mass dm about the given axis i.e. dm.r2, where r is the distance of
the infinitesimal element from the axis and then (ii) integrating this expression over appropriate
limits so as to cover the whole body. In fact sometimes the theorem of parallel and perpendicular
axes are also used to calculate the moment of inertia about an axis when the moment of inertia of
the body about some other axis has first been calculated. Thus,
I = ʃ dm.r2
where the integral is taken over the whole body.
9.3.1 Moment of Inertia of a Thin Uniform Rod

(i) About an axis passing through its centre of mass and perpendicular to its length
Let PQ be a thin uniform rod of mass per unit length m. Let RS be the axis passing through the
centre of mass C of the rod and perpendicular to its length PQ.
Let us consider an element of length dr at a distance r from centre of mass C.
The mass of the element, dm = m.dr
The moment of inertia of element about the axis through C = dm.r2
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= m dr r2
R' R
dr
P Q
L/2
S' S
Figure 1
The moment of inertia of the whole rod about axis RS is the sum of the moments of inertia of all
such elements lying between r = - L/2 at P and r = L/2 at Q. Hence the moment of inertia
Icm = ¹50// mr / dr
0//
= 2m ¹p r dr =
0// / þ0Ñ (þ0)0&
6/ 6/
=
'0&
6/
=
where mL = M, the total mass of the rod

'0&
6/
Thus, Icm = …..(1)
(ii) About an axis passing through its one end and perpendicular to its length
Let + H Æ H be the axis passing through the end P of the rod (Figure 1). The moment of inertia I
about a parallel + H Æ H axis passing through one end (using theorem of parallel axes)-
I = Icm + M (CP)2
0 /
+ M-/®
'0&
6/
=
'0&
k
=
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9.3.2 Moment of Inertia of a Rectangular Lamina

(i) About an axis in its own plane, parallel to one of the sides and passing through the
centre of mass
Let PQRS be a rectangular lamina of mass M, length l and breadth b with O as its centre of mass.
Let the mass per unit area of the lamina is σ. Let us consider a strip of width dr parallel to the
given axis Y' at a distance r from it.
dr
P Q
X’ X b
S R
Y'
Figure 2
Area of the strip = b dr

Mass of the strip m = (bdr) σ
Moment of inertia of strip about the axis YY' = mr2
= (bdr) σ r2
= σ b r2 dr
The moment of inertia of the whole lamina about axis YY′
Iy = ¹5 // σbr / dr = 2¹p σbr / dr
// //
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= 2σb¹p r / dr =
// K4 Ñ (K4 ) &
6/ 6/
=
'&
6/
i.e. Iy = …..(1)
where σbl = M, the total mass of the lamina
Similarly, the moment of inertia of the lamina about an axis XX' parallel to the side of length l
and passing through the centre will be-
'4&
6/
Ix = …..(2)
(ii) About an axis perpendicular to its plane and passing through the centre of mass
The moment of inertia of the lamina about an axis passing through the centre C and
perpendicular to the plane of the lamina
I = Ix + Iy (using theorem of perpendicular axes)
'4& '&
6/ 6/
= +
®
º& L&
6/
= M- …..(3)
9.3.3 Moment of Inertia of a Circular Lamina

(i) About an axis passing through its centre and perpendicular to its plane
Let O be the centre of the circular lamina and σ the mass per unit area. Let the lamina be
supposed to be composed of a number of thin circular strips. Let us consider one such strip of
radius r and thickness dr.
O r
dr
Figure 3
The circumference of the strip = 2π r
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Area of the strip = 2π r dr

Mass of the strip m = σ (2π r dr)
The moment of inertia of the strip about an axis passing through O and perpendicular to the
plane of the lamina dI = mass × (distance)2 = m × r2
= σ(2π r dr) r2
= σ (2π r3 dr)
The moment of inertia of whole lamina I = ʃdI
= ʃ σ (2π r3 dr)
or I = 2πσ ʃ r3 dr …..(1)
If circular lamina is solid, then its moment of inertia I = 2πσ¹p rk dr
(
= + / (πR/ σ)
(ô 6
o /
= 2πσ
6
/
2
= RM
where πR/ σ = M, mass of the disc
6
/
Thus, I = M R2 …..(2)
If lamina is having concentric hole and R' and R be the its internal and external radii then the
moment of inertia I = 2πσ¹(H r k dr
(
sRo − RH u
/&K o
o
=
/&K
o
= (R2 + R'2) (R2 – R' 2)
= π(R2 – R′2) σ N (R/ + R′/ )O
6
/
6
/
2 2
= M (R + R' )
2 2
where π(R – R' ) σ = M, mass of the lamina
6
Figure 4
/
2 2
Thus, I = M (R + R' ) …..(3)
(ii) About any diameter
Let us consider two mutually perpendicular diameters AB and CD of the lamina. The lamina is
symmetrical about both diameters AB and CD.
In accordance with the theorem of perpendicular axis, the moment of inertia about diameter
/
/
ID = , where I is the moment of inertia of the disc, about an axis. Through it’s center and
perpendicular to it’s plane.
For solid lamina, ID = / -/ MR/ ®
6 6
6
= o MR/
For circular lamina with concentric hole,
ID = M(R/ + R′/ )
6
o
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P C
A O B
Q D
Figure 5
(iii) About a tangent in its plane
Let PQ be a tangent to the lamina in its plane and let it be parallel to the diameter CD.
Using theorem of parallel axes, the moment of inertia of lamina about PQ = Moment of inertia of
lamina about CD + (OA)2
or IT = ID + MR2. M.
6
For a solid lamina, IT = MR/ + MR2
o
o
= MR2
For a lamina having a concentric hole,
M(R/ + R′/ )+ MR2

6
o
IT =
= M (5R/ + R′/ )
6
o
(iv) About a tangent perpendicular to its plane
Using theorem of parallel axes, moment of inertia of lamina about a tangent perpendicular to its
plane I'T = I + MR2
6 k
For a solid lamina, I'T = / M R2 + MR2 = / MR2
M(R/ + R′/ ) + MR2

6
/
For a circular lamina having concentric hole, I'T =
= = / M(3R/ + R′/ )
6
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9.3.4 Moment of Inertia of a Solid Sphere

(i) About a diameter
Let us consider a sphere of radius R and mass M with centre at O. Let ρ be the density of the
material of the sphere.
C R O r D
B dr
Figure 7
Let us divide the sphere into a number of thin discs by planes perpendicular to the diameter CD
and let us consider one such elementary disc of thickness dr at a distance r from O.
Obviously, the radius of the elementary disc = √R/ − r /
Volume of the elementary disc = its area × its thickness
= π(R2-r2) dr
Mass of the elementary disc m = volume × density
= π(R2-r2) dr ρ
The moment of inertia of the disc about diameter CD-

6
/
dI = [mass of the disc × (radius of the disc)2]
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6
/
= π(R2-r2) dr ρ× (R2-r2)
6
= /π(R2-r2)2 dr ρ …..(1)
The moment of inertia of the whole sphere about CD, I = ¹5( dI

(
= ¹5é π(R/ − r / )/ ρ dr
é6
/
= ¹p π(R/ − r / )/ ρ dr
é
= πρ¹p (+ o + − 2+ / /)
B
é o
âç R5
6
=
= - â+ k ç®R2
/ o
k
â+ k ç = M, the mass of the sphere

/ o
k
= M R2, where
/
Therefore, I = M R2
(ii) About a tangent
Let PQ be a tangent to the sphere parallel to the diameter AB and at a distance R (the radius of
the sphere) from it.
Using theorem of parallel axes, the moment of inertia of the solid sphere about a tangent PQ-
IT = moment of inertia of sphere about CD + M×(OC)2

/ •
= M R2 + MR2 = MR2
9.3.5 Moment of Inertia of a Solid Cylinder

Let us consider a solid cylinder of mass M, radius R and length L.
X X’
Figure 8
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Volume of the cylinder = πR2L

'
&(& 0
Density of the cylinder ρ =
or M = (π R2L)ρ
(i) Moment of inertia of solid cylinder about geometrical axis
Let us suppose that the cylinder be formed of a large number of co-axial discs of equal radius R,
the axis being the geometrical axis (XX’) of the cylinder. Let us consider one such disc of mass
m and radius R.
6
Moment of inertia of the disc about geometrical axis XX’ = / m R2
Therefore, the moment of inertia of the whole cylinder about its geometrical axis XX’,
I1 = Σ - mR/ ®
6
/
N
= RO Σm
O
N
= RO M
O
where Σm = M, the mass of the cylinder

N
Therefore, I1= MRO
O
…..(1)
(ii) Moment of inertia about an axis passing through centre and perpendicular to
geometrical axis
Let us consider an axis YY’ perpendicular to geometrical axis XX’ and passing through centre O
of the cylinder. Let us suppose that the cylinder to be formed of coaxial discs of equal radius R.
r P
X O X’
L/2 Y’ Q L/2
Figure 9
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Let us consider one such disc of radius R and thickness dr at a distance r from the axis.
Area of disc = π R2
Volume of the disc = (π R2) dr
Mass of the disc m = (π R2) dr ρ

6
o
Moment of inertia of disc about its diameter PQ = [mass of the disc × (radius of the disc)2]
6
= o (π R2 dr ρ) R2
6
= o (π R4 ρ dr )
Using theorem of parallel axes, the moment of inertia of the disc about axis YY’ –
dI2 = (Moment of inertia of disc about its diameter PQ) + m r2
= â+ o ρ dr + (π R2 dr) ρ r2
6
o
= πR2ρ - + r / ®dr
(ô
o
The moment of inertia of whole cylinder about axis YY’-
I2 = ¹50// dI/
0//
= ¹5Q// πR/ ρ - + r / ® dr
Q// (ô
o
= 2 πR/ ρ ¹p - o + r / ® dr
Q// (ô
(& 0&
o 6/
= (πR2Lρ)[ + ]
(& 0&
o 6/
=M[ + ]
where πR2Lρ = M, the mass of cylinder

(& 0&
o 6/
Therefore, I2 = M [ + ]
Example 1: The mass and radius of a solid circular disc are 500 Kg and 1 metre respectively.
Calculate its moment of inertia about its axis.
Solution: The mass of circular disc M = 500 Kg
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The radius of circular disc R = 1 m

6
/
Moment of inertia of the disc about its axis I = MR2
6
/
= (500) (1)2 = 250 Kg-m2
Example 2: Determine the moment of inertia of a rectangular lamina of 2 Kg about an axis

perpendicular to its plane and passing through the centre of mass. The length and breadth of
lamina are 100 cm and 50 cm respectively.
Solution: Mass of lamina M = 2 Kg, l = 100 cm = 1 m, b = 50 cm = 0.5 m
Moment of inertia of lamina about an axis perpendicular to its plane and passing through the
®
º& L&
6/
centre of mass I = M-
=2¿ À = 0.21 Kg-m2

6& p. &
6/
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 1: The moment of inertia of a disc about a tangent
perpendicular to the plane of disc is-
k 6
/ o /
(a) M R2 (b) M R2 (c) M R2 (d) M R2
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 2: The moment of inertia of a thin rod of mass M and length
L about an axis passing through one end and perpendicular to length is-
'0& '0& '0&

6/ o k
(a) ML2 (b) (c) (d)
9.4 SUMMARY
In the present unit, we have formulated and derived the expressions for moment of inertia of thin
uniform rod, rectangular lamina, circular lamina, solid sphere and solid cylinder. Moment of
inertia of a thin uniform rod about an axis passing through its centre of mass and perpendicular
'0&
6/
to its length is expressed as , where M is the mass of the rod and L its length while the
moment of inertia of the rod about an axis passing through its one end perpendicular to its length
'0&
k
is derived as . The moment of inertia of a rectangular lamina of mass M, length l and breadth
b about an axis perpendicular to its plane and passing through the centre of mass is given as
®.We have established the expression for moment of inertia of a circular lamina of mass
º & L&
6/
M-
6
/
M and radius R about an axis passing through its centre and perpendicular to its plane as M R2.
/
We have formulated the moment of inertia of a solid sphere about a diameter as M R2 and
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•
about a tangent as M R2. We have also derived the formulae for moment of inertia of a solid
cylinder. After studying the unit, we can solve problems based on moment of inertia. We have
also included examples and self assessment questions (SAQs) in the unit to check your progress.
9.5 GLOSSARY
Continuous- unbroken
Homogeneous- uniform
Infinitesimal- microscopic, extremely small
Appropriate- suitable, proper
Uniform- consistent, homogeneous

1. Derive the ratio of moment of inertia of a rectangular bar about an axis passing through one of
its ends and through its centre.
2. Establish the expression for moment of inertia of a rectangular lamina about an axis in its own
plane parallel to one of the sides and passing through the centre of mass.
3. Calculate the moment of inertia of a solid sphere about (i) a diameter and (ii) a tangent
4. Calculate the moment of inertia of a circular lamina about an axis passing through its centre
and perpendicular to its plane. The mass of the lamina is 300 gm and radius 50 cm.
5. Calculate the moment of inertia of a solid cylinder about its own axis.
9.7 ANSWERS
6
/
1. Using theorem of parallel axis, I = M R2 + M R2
k
/
= M R2
Hence option (a) is correct
2. Option (d) is correct
Terminal Questions:
4. Mass of lamina M = 300 gm = 0.3 Kg, Radius R = 50 cm = 0.5 m
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6
/
Required moment of inertia I = M R2
6
= / × 0.3 × 0.5
= 0.075 Kg-m2
9.8 REFERENCES
3. Elements of Mechanics- JP Agrawal and Satya Prakash, Pragati Prakashan, Meerut

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Unit: 10 PENDULUMS
Structure
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Objectives
10.3 Harmonic Oscillator
10.3.1 Compound Pendulum
10.3.2 Kater’s Pendulum
10.4 Summary
10.5 Glossary
10.7 Answers
10.8 References
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10.1 INTRODUCTION
In the previous units, we have studied about acceleration due to gravity, centre of gravity, radius
of gyration and moment of inertia of various bodies. We have also studied the physical
significance and importance of radius of gyration, moment of inertia, centre of gravity and
acceleration due to gravity. In this unit, we shall also analyze the involvement of these in
harmonic oscillators. In the present unit, we shall study compound pendulum and Kater’s
pendulum and their applications. We shall establish the expressions for time periods of these
pendulums.
10.2 OBJECTIVES
• Understand the theory and principles of compound pendulum and Kater’s pendulum
• Solve problems based on compound and Kater’s pendulum
• Apply the formulae of time periods of compound and Kater’s pendulum
• Understand the applications of compound pendulum and Kater’s pendulum
10.3 HARMONIC OSCILLATORS

A system executing harmonic motion may be referred as harmonic oscillator. In harmonic
oscillator, the frequency of the motion is not affected by the amplitude of the oscillation and it
may be considered that the effect of several driving forces on the motion is linear. Compound
pendulum and Kater’s pendulum are the examples of the harmonic oscillators. Now, let us
discuss these pendulums.
10.3.1 Compound Pendulum

Compound pendulum is also referred as physical pendulum. A compound pendulum is just a
rigid body capable of oscillating in a vertical plane about a horizontal axis passing through the
body but not through its centre of gravity. The point of intersection of the horizontal axis of
rotation and the vertical plane through centre of gravity of the pendulum is known as ‘centre of
suspension’.
Let us consider a compound pendulum in the form of a rigid body of mass m suspended about a
horizontal axis through the centre of suspension S. Let the distance between centre of gravity G
and the point of suspension be l. In equilibrium position, the centre of gravity G is vertically
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below S. If we displace the body slightly to one side through an angle θ, its centre of gravity also
shifts to new position G' (say) as shown in figure 1.
The weight mg of the body acts at centre of gravity G vertically downward.
Figure 1
The restoring couple produced = - mg (MG')
= - mg ( l sinθ) …..(1)
Let I be the moment of inertia of the body about the horizontal axis passing through S, then
deflecting couple τ = I α
÷& θ
÷ù&
=I …..(2)
÷& θ
÷ù&
where α = is the angular acceleration of pendulum
From equation ( 1) and (2), we have equation of motion of compound pendulum as-
÷& θ
÷ù&
I = - mg l sinθ …..(3)
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If angular displacement θ is small, then sinθ ≈ θ, then equation (3) becomes-

÷& θ
I ÷ù& = - mg l θ
÷& θ
÷ù&
i.e. = - mg l θ / I
÷& θ
÷ù&
or = - ω2θ …..(3)
where mgl/ I = ω2
÷& θ
÷ù&
Therefore + ω2θ = 0 …..(4)
The above equation (4) represents the differential equation of compound pendulum.
Let the solution of equation (4) be-
θ = A sin (ω0t + ∅) …..(5)
where A and ∅ are to be determined by initial conditions.
Differentiating equation (5), we get-
= A ω0 cos (ω0 t + ∅)
÷+
÷ù
…..(6)
÷+
÷ù
Initially at t = 0, θ= θ0 and =0
From equation (6), we get-
0 = A ω0 cos (ω0 ×0 + ∅)
or cos∅= 0
or ∅ =
&
/
Therefore equation (5) becomes-

&
θ = A sin(ω0t + / )
or θ = A cos ω0t …..(7)
At t = 0, θ = θ0, therefore equation (7) gives-
θ0 = A cos ω0×0
or A = θ0
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Thus the equation (5) becomes-
θ = θ0 sin (ω0t + ∅) …..(8)
which is the general solution of equation (4). Here ∅ is initial phase and θ0 is angular amplitude.
/& /&
Time period of motion T = =
æ %
RST
U
or T = 2π%þ
/
…..(9)
This is the expression for the period of a compound pendulum.
Let I0 be the moment of inertia of the body about an axis passing through centre of gravity, then
by the theorem of parallel axes, we get-
I = I0 + ml2
= mk2 + ml2
where k is the radius of gyration of the body about the parallel axis, through centre of gravity G.
Now the equation(9) may be expressed as-
þ & þ&
þ
T = 2π%
þ( & &)
þ
= 2π%
W&
( )
= 2πV T
W&
( )
or T = 2πV T
…..(10)
The time period of simple pendulum of effective length L is-
T = 2π%
0
…..(11)
Let us compare equations (10) and (11), obviously the period of oscillations of a compound
& &
pendulum is same as that of a simple pendulum of length L = l + . The length L = l + is
called the length of equivalent simple pendulum.
Let us extend the line SG' upto N in such a way that-
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&
SN = l +
&
Then the point N is known as the centre of oscillation. Obviously, G'N = = l' (say)
= 2π%
X 0
Then, time period T = 2π% …..(13)
Using compound pendulum, we can study the variation of time period T with length l and
determine the value of the acceleration due to gravity (g), the position of centre of gravity and
radius of gyration of the pendulum about an axis passing through centre of gravity and
perpendicular to its length.
10.3.2 Kater’s Pendulum

Kater’s pendulum is the improved form of compound pendulum in the form of a long rod, having
two knife edges K1 and K2 fixed near the ends facing each other but lying on opposite sides of
Figure 2
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the centre of gravity. The position of the centre of gravity of the bar can be altered by shifting the
weights M and m upward or downwards, which can be slided and fixed at any point. The smaller
weight m, having a micrometer screw arrangement is used for the finer adjustment of the final
position of centre of gravity. The centre of gravity lies un-symmetrically, between K1 and K2 due
to the weight W, fixed at one end. Using Kater’s pendulum, we can calculate the value of
acceleration due to gravity with the help of following formula-
&&
Y& ZY&
g= …..(1)
Ö Ð &×
TÐ ZT&
where T1 and T2 be the time period about one knife edge and nearly equal time period about the
other knife edge respectively. l1 and l2 be the distance of one knife edge from the centre of
gravity of the pendulum and that of other knife edge from the centre of gravity of the pendulum.
(l1+l2) represents the distance between two knife edges.
Example1: A metal disc of radius 0.7 m oscillates in its own plane about an axis passing through
a point on its edge. Find the length of equivalent simple pendulum.
Solution: Here I = IG + mR2

6 k
= / mR2 + mR2 = / mR2
and l = R
Time period of compound pendulum
Ñ
þ(&
T = 2π%þ = 2πV&þ
/
(
= 2πV&
(
0
Comparing with T = 2π%
k k
/ /
Therefore, the length of equivalent simple pendulum L = R = × 0.7
= 1.05 metre
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 1: Calculate the time period of a compound pendulum of
mass 1.5 Kg and length 1 m. The moment of inertia of the pendulum about the horizontal axis
passing through the centre of suspension is 2 Kg-m2.
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When centre of suspension coincides with centre of gravity of compound pendulum, the periodic
time will be-
(a) zero (b) π/2 (c) infinite (d) none of these
10.4 SUMMARY
In the present unit, we have studied the theory and principles of some specific harmonic
oscillators like compound pendulum and Kater’s pendulum. We have seen that a compound
pendulum is just a rigid body capable of oscillating in a vertical plane about a horizontal axis
passing through the body but not through its centre of gravity. The point of intersection of the
horizontal axis of rotation and the vertical plane through centre of gravity of the pendulum is
known as ‘centre of suspension’. We have established the expression for time period of
compound pendulum as T = 2π%
/
þ
. We have also seen that using compound pendulum, we can
study the variation of time period T with length l and determine the value of the acceleration due
to gravity (g), the position of centre of gravity and radius of gyration of the pendulum about an
axis passing through centre of gravity and perpendicular to its length. In the unit, we have seen
that Kater’s pendulum is the improved form of compound pendulum in the form of a long rod,
having two knife edges fixed near the ends facing each other but lying on opposite sides of the
centre of gravity. Using Kater’s pendulum, we can calculate the value of acceleration due to
gravity with the help of formula
&&
Y& ZY&
g=
Ö Ð &×
TÐ ZT&
where T1 and T2 be the time period about one knife edge and nearly equal time period about the
other knife edge respectively. l1 and l2 be the distance of one knife edge from the centre of
gravity of the pendulum and that of other knife edge from the centre of gravity of the pendulum.
(l1+l2) represents the distance between two knife edges. We have included examples and self
assessment questions (SAQs) in the unit to check your progress.
10.5 GLOSSARY
Executing- carrying out a plan, performing a skilful action or manoeuvre
Referred- mentioned
Driving – lashing, motivating
Rigid- inflexible, stiff
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Capable- able, competent
Adjustment- alteration, amendment

1. What is a harmonic oscillator? Describe the theory of compound pendulum. How can the time
period be calculated by compound pendulum?
2. Describe the construction and working of Kater’s pendulum. Give the necessary formula to
calculate acceleration due to gravity by Kater’s pendulum.
3. Calculate the time period of a compound pendulum of mass 1 Kg and length 1.2 m. The
moment of inertia of the pendulum about the horizontal axis passing through the centre of
suspension is 1 Kg-m2.
10.7 ANSWERS
1. Given, m = 1.5 Kg, l = 1 m, I = 2 Kg-m2
Using T = 2π%
/
þ
= 2 ×3.14 %
/
6. ×ž. ×6
= 2.32 sec
2. (c) infinite
Terminal Questions:
3. Given m = 1 Kg, l = 1.2 m, I = 1 Kg-m2
/
Using formula T = 2π%þ , we get-
6
6×ž. ×6./
T = 2×3.14% = 1.83 sec
10.8 REFERENCES
3. Practical Physics- Gupta and Kumar, Pragati Prakashan, Meerut

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UNIT 11: GRAVATION

Structure
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Objective
11.3 What is Gravitation?
11.4 Newton’s Law of Gravitation
11.4.1The Value of g Depends on Location
11.4.2Variation of g with altitude
11.4.3Variation of g with depth
11.4.4 Variation of g with Shape of earth
11.4.5 Variation of g with Rotation of Earth
11.5 Application of Newton’s law of Gravitation
11.6 Gravitational Field
11.6.1 Gravitational field strength
11.7 Gravitational Potential
11.8 Gravitational Potential Energy
11.9 Equipotential Surface
11.10 Summery
11.11 Glossary
11.13 Answers
11.14 References
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11.1 INTRODUCTION
Since the earliest times, gravity meant the tendency of most bodies to fall to earth. In reverse,
things that leaped upwards, like flames of fire, were said to have “levity”. Aristotle was the first
writer to attempt a measurable description of falling motion: he wrote that an object fell at a
constant speed, attained shortly after being released and heavier things fell faster in proportion to
their mass. Of course this is rubbish, but, falling motion is rather fast—it’s hard to see the speed
variation when you drop something to the ground. Galileo was the first to get it right. He realized
that a falling body picked up speed at a constant rate— in other words, it had constant
acceleration. He also made the crucial observation that, if air resistance and buoyancy can be
neglected, all bodies fall with the same acceleration, bodies of different weights dropped together
reach the ground at the same time. It was Sir Isaac Newton who not only provided this
explanation in his famous inverse square law of gravitation, but managed to create the
explanation of motion on earth and motion in the heavens. This had profound philosophical and
scientific consequences. The unification into what became the laws of gravitation became a
symbol of the predictive and quantitative power of science. The fact that a single law could
explain the motion of a cannonball and the motion of Mars revolutionized understanding of our
place in the universe.
In this first unit, we shall understand what we mean by gravity. We shall learn how to describe
Newton’s law of gravitation. We will discuss the effect of gravitational acceleration at different
altitude, effect of rotation of earth, shape of earth. Also, we shall study the gravitational field,
gravitational potential and potential energy and their application.
11.2 OBJECTIVES
After studying this Unit, you should be able to-
• define gravitation
• apply Newton’s law of gravitation
• solve problems using Newton’s law of gravitation
• understand the concept of a field
• recall and use the relationship that describes the gravitational force between two masses
• describe the Earth’s gravitational field and explain how the field strength varies with
distance from the centre of the Earth
• Solve problems on gravitational potential and potential energy.
11.3 WHAT IS GRAVITATION?
Gravitation is a natural phenomenon by which all things with energy are brought towards one
another, including stars, planets, galaxies and even light and sub-atomic particles. Gravity is
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answerable for many of the structures in the Universe, by creating spheres of hydrogen, where
hydrogen fuses under pressure to form stars and grouping them into galaxies. On Earth, gravity
gives weight to physical objects and causes the tides. Gravity has an infinite range, although its
effects become gradually weaker on farther objects.
Gravity is the weakest of the four fundamental interactions of nature. The gravitational attraction
is approximately 10-38 times the strength of the strong force necessary for the binding of nuclei
that is gravity is 38 orders of magnitude weaker, 10-36times the strength of the electromagnetic
force, and 10-31 times the strength of the weak force necessary for the beta decay. As a result,
gravity has a negligible influence on the performance of subatomic particles, and plays no role in
determining the internal properties of everyday matter mostly governed by electromagnetic
forces. On the other hand, gravity is the dominant interaction at the macroscopic scale, and is the
cause of the formation, shape, and trajectory of astronomical bodies. It is responsible for various
phenomena observed on Earth and throughout the universe; for example, it causes the Earth and
the other planets to orbit the Sun, the Moon to orbit the Earth, the formation of tides, and the
formation and evolution of galaxies, stars and the Solar System.
11.4. NEWTON’S LAW OF GRAVITATION
A point mass is one that has a radial field, like that of the Earth. Although the Earth is a large
object, on the scale of the Universe it can be considered to be a point mass. The gravitational
field strength at its centre is zero, since attractive forces pull equally in all directions. Beyond the
surface of the Earth, the gravitational force on an object decreases with increasing distance.
When the distance is measured from the centre of the Earth, the size of the force follows an
inverse square law, doubling the distance from the centre of the Earth decreases the force to one
quarter of the original value.
Gravity is the weakest force we know, but it is the force of gravity that controls the evolution of
the universe. Everybody in the universe attracts every other body. Newton proposed that the
magnitude of this force is given by
m1m2
F =G
r2
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Figure 1
Where H6 and H/ are the masses of the particles, r is the distance between them and G is a
universal constant whose value is G = 6.67 x 10-11 N m2/kg2
The gravitational forces between two particles act along the line joining them, and form an
action-reaction pair.
In real life we are not dealing with point particles; instead we are dealing with extended objects.
To evaluate the gravitational force between extended objects, the shell theorem can be used that
is a uniform shell of matter attracts an external particle as if all the shell's mass were
concentrated at its centre.
11.4.1 The Value of g Depends on Location:

Newton exactly saw this as an approval of the inverse square law. He proposed that a universal
force of gravitation F existed between any two masses m and M, directed from each other,
proportional to each of them and inversely proportional to the square of their separation distance
r. In a formula, ignoring for the vector character of the force:
Mm
F =G
r2
Mm
mg = G
r2
Suppose M is the mass of the Earth, R its radius and m is the mass of some object near the
Earth's surface. Then we have (replacing r by R)
M
g =G
R2
The capital G is known as the constant of universal gravitation. That is the number we need to
know in order to compute the gravitational attraction between, say, two spheres of 1 kilogram
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each. Unlike the attraction of the Earth, which has a huge mass M, such a force is quite small,
and the number G is likewise very very small. Measuring that small force in the lab is a delicate
and difficult act.
11.4.2 Variation of g with Altitude
Let P be the point at an altitude h above the surface of the earth, let the mass of the earth be M
and radius of the earth be R. Considering the earth as spherical body, the acceleration due to
gravity at earth surface is given by
M
g =G
R2
Let the body be placed at height h from the earth surface, the acceleration due to gravity is
M
gh = G
( R + h) 2
Dividing these two equations, we get
gh R
=
g ( R + h) 2
Or, we get on simplification
R
gh = g
( R + h) 2
Which shows that the value of g decreases in height above the surface of earth.
11.4.3 Variation of g with Depth
Les us assume the earth to be a homogenous sphere having uniform density of radius R and mass
M. Let ρ be the density of the earth. On the earth surface the gravity is given by
M
g =G
R2
4
Where M = π R 3 ρ
3
4 3
πR ρ
Or, g = G 3 2
R
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Now the body is taken to a depth h below the earth surface. Let the acceleration due to gravity at
that point be g h
The force of gravity acting on the body is only due to inner sphere of radius (R-h)
Therefore,
M'
gh = G
( R − h)2
Where M’ is the mass of inner solid sphere of radius (R-h).
4
M ' = π ( R − h)3 ρ
3
4
π ( R − h) 3 ρ
Hence, g h = G 3
( R − h) 2
4
g h = G π ( R − h) ρ
3
On dividing, we get
gh h
= (1 − )
g R
h
Or, g h = g (1 − )
R
It is clear by this equation that if h increases, gh must decrease because g is constant. Thus we
conclude that the value of acceleration due to gravity decreases with increase of depth.
Special Cases:
If d=R that is at the centre of the earth
h
g h = g (1 − ) = 0 , which explains that if the m mass of the body is at the centre of the earth, its
h
weight will be zero.
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11.4.4 Variation of g with Shape of the Earth

The earth is not a perfect sphere. It is flattened at the poles, where altitude is 900 and lumps at the
equator where altitude is 00. The equatorial radius R is greater than the polar radius by nearly 21
kilometre.
M 1
We have g = G 2
, since G and M (mass of earth) is the constant, therefore, g ∝ 2 , thus the
R R
value of g at a place on the surface of the earth varies inversely as the square of the radius of the
earth at that place. Since the value of R is greatest at the equator, therefore the value of g is least
and at the poles R is least as a result g is maximum at the poles.
11.4.5 Variation of g with Rotation of Earth

Rotation also effects the value of g. Due to the rotation of earth any particle at the surface of the
earth describes a circle of radius r. the acceleration at any point on the earth surface is given by
g ' = g − rω 2 cos 2 θ
Where ω is the angular velocity and , is the latitude in which the point is situated. As ,
increases, cos , decreases and g will increase. So, the value of g increases as we move equator to
pole. At equator, , = 0, g'=g-Rω2
At poles , = 90p and g=g̕
So, the value of acceleration due to gravity is maximum at poles. Moreover, the value of g at the
poles will remain the same whether the earth is rotating or stationary.
Example 1. What is the gravitational force that the sun exerts on the earth? The earth on the sun?
In what direction do these act? Where, Me = 5.98×1024 kg, Ms = 1.99×1030kg and the earth-sun
distance is 150×109 meters.
Solution: The force acts along the direction such that it attracts each body radially along a line
towards their common center of mass. For most practical purposes, this means a line connecting
the center of the sun to the center of the earth. The magnitude of both forces is the same, as we
would expect from Newton's Third Law, and they act in opposite directions, both attracting each
other mutually. The magnitude is given by using the law of gravitation
m1m2
F =G
r2
MeM s
F =G
r2
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On putting the values in the formula, we get 3.53 x 1022 N.
Example 2. Determine the mass of earth using the Newton’s law of gravitation.
Solution: It is possible to measure the mass of the Earth M using the Law of Gravitation. The
usual method of putting an object on a balance to determine the mass of the Earth is apparently
out of the question. Start by considering a mass m on the surface of the Earth. (The numerical
value of m is not important since it will cancel out in the calculation). Using the relation
m1m2
F =G
r2
Mm
mg = G
R2
M
g =G
R2
Therefore,
gR 2
M=
G
Where, R is the radius of the earth. On putting the values in the above equation, we get
g = 6.01811 x 1024 kg
Example 3: Calculate the acceleration due to gravity on the Moon's Surface.

You could take the mass m to the Moon and the mass would remain the same but the force of
gravity would be less. The force of gravity would be W=mg where g is the acceleration of
gravity on the Moon and also the force of gravity acting on the mass m is given by the Law of
Gravitation W=F=G mM/R2 , where M is the mass of the Moon.
Mm
mg = G
R2
M
g =G
R2
Putting the values of mass of moon, G and radius of the moon, we get
g = 1.62298 ms-2
Which is equal to 1/6th of the acceleration on the earth surface.
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Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 1: The Value of g decreases in both cases as we go above the
earth surface or when we go below the earth surface. Show that the value of gravity at height h is
same as the value of acceleration due to gravity at a depth 2h.
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 2: A 2.5 kg rock is located on the Earth's surface. If the mass
of the moon is 7.4 x 1022 kg, and the separation distance between the centre of the rock and the
centre of the moon is 3.8 x 108 meters, what gravitational force does the moon exert on the rock?
11.5 APPLICATION OF LAW OF GRAVITATION
11.5.1 Free Fall Acceleration

If you throw something vertically upward and could somehow eliminate or ignore the effect of
drag and air on the object,then the object accelerates constantly when it goes up and falls
down,this is called free fall.If something falls freely under the effect of earth’s gravity without
any effect of air then the phenomenon is called free fall.While the free fall, no matter how big,
small or weighty the object is, every object feel the same constant acceleration , the constant
acceleration during free fall is called free fall acceleration.The free fall acceleration of earth is
denoted by g and its value at the surface of earth is approximately 9.8 m/s2,but you should also
note that the value of g varies slightly with change in latitude and elevation from the surface of
earth.
If the mass density of the earth depends only on the distance from the centre of the earth,
considering earth as consisting of homogeneous shells, we can easily calculate the net
gravitational force acting on a particle of mass m, located at an external point, a distance r from
the centre of the earth. By Newton’s law of gravitation
Mm
F =G
r2
Where, M is the mass of the earth. For a particle on the earth surface, r = Re, the gravitational
force is given by
Mm
mg = G
Re 2
M
g =G
Re 2
We conclude that the free-fall acceleration depends on the mass of the earth and its radius.
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11.5.2 Tides
In addition to the force of gravity from the earth, every object on the earth must necessarily feel a
force from the moon and the sun. However, the earth is in free fall in relation to both these
bodies. Just like the astronaut on the space shuttle near the earth, the effects of the pull due to the
sun and earth are cancelled out because of the free fall. Yet this cancellation is not exact, a small
net force is exerted by both the moon and the sun on all objects on the earth. For objects fixed to
the surface, this force is not significant. However, it does act on the oceans, causing them to
lump toward the moon or sun, where the moon is closest to the earth and the force is strongest,
and to lump away where the force is weaker on the opposite side from the moon. As the earth
rotates on its axis, the region facing the moon changes, causing the earth to shift slightly under
the oceans. This effect accounts for the daily rise and fall of the tides
*Common misconceptions about guns:
A dropped bullet will hit the ground before one which is fired from a gun.Gravity acts the
same way on bullets, giving them the same downward acceleration and making them
strike the ground at the same time if the bullet is fired horizontally over level ground.
Bullets fired from high-powered rifles drop only a few inches in hundreds of yards.
Fired at twice the speed of sound, a bullet will drop over say 3 inches in 100 yards, and at 300
yards downrange will have dropped about 30 inches. Ammunition makers contribute to this
misconception by stating the drop of their projectiles as just the extra drop caused by frictional
drag compared to an ideal frictionless projectile.
11.6 GRAVITATIONAL FIELD
A field is a region of space where forces are exerted on objects with certain properties. There are
three types of field
• gravitational fields affect anything that has mass

• electric fields affect anything that has charge
• magnetic fields affect permanent magnets and electric currents.
These three types of field have many similar properties and some important differences. There
are key definitions and concepts that are common to all three types of field. Radiant energy such
as light has mass and so is affected by gravitational fields.
Newton realised that all objects with mass attract each other. This seems surprising, since any
two objects placed close together on a desktop do not immediately move together. The attractive
force between them is tiny, and very much smaller than the frictional forces that oppose their
motion.
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Gravitational attractive forces between two objects only affect their motion when at least one of
the objects is very massive. This explains why we are aware of the force that attracts us and other
objects towards the Earth – the Earth is very massive. The mass of the Earth is about 6 × 1024 kg.
The strength of gravitational field at a point is defined as the force experienced by a unit mass
placed at that point in the field. It, may also be defined as rate of change of gravitational potential
or the potential gradient at that point. That is
dV
E=−
dx
This shows that:
gravitational forces are always attractive – the Earth cannot repel any object
the Earth’s gravitational pull acts towards the centre of the Earth
the Earth’s gravitational field is radial; the field lines become less concentrated with
increasing distance from the Earth.
The force exerted on an object in a gravitational field depends on its position. The less
concentrated the field lines, the smaller the force. If the gravitational field strength at any
point is known, then the size of the force can be calculated
The gravitational field strength is at any point in the gravitational field is force per unit
mass at that point g=F/m
Close to the Earth’s surface, g has the value of 9.8 N/Kg-1, though the value of 10 N/kg-1
is used in calculations.
11.6.1 Gravitational field strength
Gravitational field strength is a vector quantity: its direction is towards the object that causes the
field. Gravitational field strength is a property of any point in a field. It can be given a value
Earth the value of z follows an inverse square law.

whether or not a mass is placed at that point. Like gravitational force, beyond the surface of the
Because the inverse square law applies to values of g when the distance is measured from the
centre of the Earth, there is little change in its value close to the Earth’s surface. Even when
flying in an aircraft at a height of 10 000 m, the change in distance from the centre of the Earth is
minimal, so there is no noticeable change in g. The radius of the Earth is about 6.4 × 106m, so
you would have to go much higher than aircraft-flying height for g to change by 1%.
The same symbol g is used to represent:
• gravitational field strength

• Free-fall acceleration.
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These are not two separate quantities, but two different names for the same quantity.
Gravitational field strength g is defined as the force per unit mass, g = F/m.
11.7 GRAVITATIONAL POTENTIAL
When an object changes its position relative to the Earth, there is a change in potential energy. It
is not possible to place an absolute value on the potential energy of any object when h is
measured relative to the surface of the Earth. Two similar objects placed at the top and bottom of
a hill have different values of potential energy, but relative to the ground the potential energy is
zero for both objects.
Absolute values of potential energy are measured relative to infinity. In this perspective, infinity
means at a distance from the Earth where its gravitational field strength is so small as to be
negligible. On an absolute scale of measurement, zero must be the smallest possible value.
The car at the top of the hill has more potential energy than the one at the bottom, but relative to
ground level they both have, zero potential energy. Using this reference point
All objects at infinity have the same amount of potential energy that is zero.
Any object closer than infinity has a negative amount of potential energy, since it would
need to acquire energy in order to reach infinity and have zero energy.
Work has to be done to move an object from within the Earth’s gravitational field to infinity. Just
as gravitational field strength is used to place a value on the gravitational force that would be
experienced by a unit mass at any point in a gravitational field; the concept of gravitational
potential is used to give a value for the potential energy. Since gravitational potential is the
gravitational potential energy per unit mass placed at a point in a field, measured relative to
infinity.Gravitational potential V is given by the relationship V = U / m , where U is the
gravitational potential energy and m and M are two different masses.
GMm
Or, V = − /m
r
GM
That is V = −
r
So if the potential at any point in a field is known, the potential energy of a mass placed at that
point can be calculated by multiplying the potential by the mass.
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11.8. GRAVITATIONAL POTENTIAL ENERGY
We have discussed the relation between the force and the potential energy. Consider two
particles of masses m1 and m2, separated by a distance r. In the gravitational field it is convenient
to define the zero potential energy configuration to be one in which the two particles are
separated by a large distance (infinity). Suppose the two masses are brought together say at a
distance r from infinity, along the path connecting the centres of the two masses.
The gravitational potential energy measured relative to infinity of a mass, m, placed within the
gravitational field of a spherical mass M. The work done by the gravitational force can be
calculated as
r r r
W = ∫ F .dr
∞
r Mm
W = −G ∫ dr
∞ r2
Mm
Or, U = W = −G
r
GMm
U =−
r
Where, r is the distance between the centres of mass and G is the universal gravitational constant.
Gravitational potential energy is measured in joules.
The total potential energy of a system of particles is sometimes called the binding energy of the
system. The total potential energy is the amount of work that needs to be done to separate the
individual parts of the system and bring them to infinity.
The potential energy is always negative and is a property of the two masses together rather than
of either mass alone.
The work done by the gravitational force depends only on its initial and its final position, and not
on the actual path followed. For example, a baseball travels from point A to point B. The work
done by the gravitational force on the baseball along the arcs is zero since the force and
displacement are perpendicular. The only segments that contribute to the work done are those
segments along the radial direction. The work done is negative if the force and the displacement
are pointing in the opposite direction; if the force and the displacement are pointing in the same
direction the work is positive therefore the net work done if we travel along the radial direction
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back-and-forth is zero. We can now easily show that the net work done by the gravitational force
on the baseball is just determined by its initial radial position and its final radial position.
If the system contains more than two particles, the principle of superposition applies. In this case
we consider each pair and the total potential energy is equal to the sum of the potential energies
of each pair.
Example 4: The mass of a typical astronaut plus spacesuit is 80 kg. What would be the
gravitational force acting on such an astronaut standing on the surface of Mars? State whether an
astronaut on Mars would feel lighter or heavier than on Earth.
Solution: F = GMm/r2
=(6.67 x 1011 N m2 kg-2) x 80 kg x (6.42 x 1023 kg) / (3.38 x 106 m) 2 = 300 N
Astronaut would feel lighter.
Example 5: What is the gravitational potential energy of the moon with respect to the earth?
The mass of the moon is 7.35×1022kilograms and the mass of the earth is 5.98×1024 kilograms.
The earth moon distance is 384 400 kilometres.
GMm
Solution: U = −
r
On putting the given values in the formula, we get = -7.63 x 1028 Jules
Example 6: What is the gravitational potential with respect to the sun at the position of the
earth? The mass of the sun is 1.99×1030kilograms and the mass of the earth is 5.98×1024
kilograms. The mean earth-sun distance is 150×106 kilometers.
GM
Solution: V =
r
On putting the values we get, V=8.85 x 108 J/kg
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 3: What is the total energy of a 90 kilogram satellite with a
perigee distance 595 kilometres and apogee distance 752 kilometers, above the surface of the
earth? The mass of the earth is5.98×1024 kilograms and its radius is 6.38×106 m.
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 4: Calculate the orbital energy and orbital speed of a rocket of
mass 4.0×103 kilograms and radius 7.6×103 kilometers above the center of the earth. Assume
the orbit is circular. ( M e = 5.98×1024kilograms).
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 5:A satellite of mass 1000 kilograms is launched with a speed
of 10 km/sec. It settles into a circular orbit of radius 8.68×103km above the center of the earth.
What is its speed in this orbit? ( M e= 5.98×1024 and r e = 6.38×106 m).
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Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 6: What is the force of gravity acting on a 2000 kg spacecraft
when it orbits two earth radii from the Earth’s centre ( that is the distance re = 6380 km above the
earth surface, mass of the earth Me= 5.98 x 1024 kg?
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 7: Find the net force on the moon due to the gravitational
attraction of both the earth and the Sun, assuming they are at right angles to each other ( mm=
7.35 x 1022 kg, me= 5.98 x 1024 kg, ms= 1.99 x 1030 kg).
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 8: calculate the effective value of g on the top of Mt. Everest,
8850 m above the sea level. That is, what is the value to gravity of objects allowed to fall freely
at this height?
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 9:
11.9 EQUIPOTENTIAL SURFACE
A surface, at all point of which the gravitational potential is same is called an equipotential
surface. If, we visualise a hollow sphere of radius r with a body of mass m at the centre, the
potential at each point on it will be the same. The surface of the sphere is thus an equipotential
surface. Because, the difference of potential between any two points on the equipotential surface
is zero, no work is done against the gravitational force in moving a unit mass along it. Or, we can
say that there is no component of the gravitational field along an equipotential surface. It means
that the field is at every point perpendicular to it.
The potential energy of a satellite in a circular orbit around the Earth remains constant provided
that its distance from the centre of the Earth does not change. To move to a higher or lower orbit
the satellite must gain or lose energy. The satellite travels along an equipotential surface, the
spherical shape consisting of all points at the same potential.
For a satellite in an elliptical orbit, there is an interchange between kinetic and potential energy
as it travels around the Earth.
Equipotential surfaces around a spherical mass are also spherical.

The spacing distance between the equipotential surfaces increases with increasing
distance from the centre of earth.
11.10 SUMMERY
The Universal Law of Gravitation has several important features. First, it is an inverse square
law, meaning that the strength of the force between two massive objects decreases in proportion
to the square of the distance between them as they move farther apart. Second, the direction in
which the force acts is always along the line connecting the two gravitating objects. Moreover,
because there is no negative mass, gravity is always an attractive force. It is also noteworthy that
gravity is a relatively weak force. Among the four fundamental forces in nature, the Strong and
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Weak Nuclear forces, the Electromagnetic force and gravity; The gravity is the weakest. This
means that gravity is only significant when very large masses are being considered. We have
discussed the variation of g with altitude. How and why the acceleration due to gravity changes.
Why, due to rotation of earth the value of g is affected, suppose you are at the pole of earth or at
the equator of earth, the value of g are different.
We have discussed the law of Universal Gravitation together with Newton's Laws of Motion to
discuss a variety of problems involving the motion of large objects like the Earth moving in orbit
about the Sun.Earth's moon is held in orbit by an attractive gravitational force between Earth and
the moon. Tides on Earth are due mainly to the gravitational pull of the moon on Earth. Any two
masses whether or not Earth and the moon, experience a mutual gravitational force that tends to
pull them together. A mass in a position to be pulled to another position by a gravitational force
has gravitational potential energy. Anything water, a book, a molecule in the atmosphere, etc.
has gravitational energy if it is in a position to move closer to the center of Earth. Usually,
something has to do work to get the object to the elevated position. Also, many live examples are
discussed to clear the gravitation, gravitational potential and gravitational potential energy.
Many solved examples are given in the unit to make the concepts clear. To check your progress,
self assessment questions (SAQs) are given place to place.
11.11 GLOSSARY
Location-position
Equipotential- same potential
Consequences-significances
Revolution-transformation
Trajectory-path
Extended-lengthy
Altitude-height
Homogenous-same
Radiant-glowing
Perspective-view
Negligible-tiny
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(Data Required: G = 6.67 × 10-11 N m2 kg-2, mass of the Earth = 6.0 × 1024 kg, radius of the Earth
= 6.4 × 106 m, mass of the Sun = 2.0 × 1030 kg, average distance from the Earth to the Sun = 1.5
× 1011 m.)
1. The radius of the earth is 6.4 x 106 m and the gravitational field strength at its surface is
10 N kg-1. At what height above the surface of the earth is the gravitational field strength
equal to 2.5 N kg-1
2. Two 2.5 kg masses are placed with their centres 10 cm apart. Calculate the gravitational
attractive force between them.
3. The mass of moon is 7.4 x 1022 kg and its radius is 1.7 x 106 m. calculate the value of free
fall acceleration at the moon’s surface.
4. Communications satellites orbit the Earth at a height of 36 000 km. How far is this from
the centre of the Earth? If such a satellite has a mass of 250 kg, what is the force of
attraction on it from the Earth?
5. What is the force of attraction between the Earth and the Sun? Mass of the Sun = 2 x
1030 kg, mass of the Earth = 6 x 1024 kg, distance from the Earth to the Sun = 1.5 x
1011 m
6. The average force of attraction on the Moon from the Sun is 4.4 × 1020 N. Taking the
distance from the Sun to the Moon to be about the same as that from the Sun to the Earth,
what value of mass does this give for the Moon?
7. What is the force of attraction between two people, one of mass 80 kg and the other 100
kg if they are 0.5m apart?
8. According to Coulomb's Law, if the charge of either the nucleus or the orbital electron
were greater, the force between the nucleus and electron would be (greater) (less).
9. According to Coulomb's Law, if the distance between the nucleus and the electron were
greater the force would be (greater) (less).
10. According to Coulomb's Law, if the distance between the nucleus and electron were
doubled, the force would be (1/4 as much) (1/2 as much) (two times as much) (4 times as
much).
11. George, who has a mass of 75 kg, exerts gravitational force of 2.25 E -8 N on Ginger,
who has a mass of 55 kg. Find the separation distance between George and Ginger.
11.13 ANSWERS
R
1. at height, g h = g
( R + h) 2
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h
g h = g (1 − )
At Depth, R
If we solve these two equations, we get when h (depth) =2h, change in gravity is same.
2.m1 = 2.5 kg
m2 = 7.4 E 22 kg
d = 3.8 E 8 m
F =?
F = (Gm1m2)/d2 = [(6.67 x 10-11) (N*m2/kg2) (2.5 kg) (7.4 E 22 kg)]/ (3.8 x 108 m)2
F = 8.55 x 10-5 N
GMm
3. The total energy of a satellite in orbit is given by U = −
r
The perigee distance from the center of the earth is 595000 + 6.38×106m and the apogee
distance is 752000 + 6.38×106. The semi-major axis length is given by 595000 + 752000
+ 2×6.38×106 = 7.05×106m.
U= 2.55 x 109 Jules
GMm
4. The total orbital energy of a circular orbit is given by: U = − = - 1.05×1011Joules.
r
2T
This is also equal to T=1/2mv2so we can find the orbital speed as = 7.2×104m/s.
m
5. It is based upon the conservation of energy. The initial kinetic energy is given by 1/2mv2 =
1/2×1000× (10000)2 = 5×1010 Joules. It also has some initial gravitational potential
GMm
energy associated with its position on the surface U = − - 6.25×1010 Joules. The
r
total energy is then given by E = T + U = - 1.25×1010 Joules. In its new orbit the satellite
GMm
now has a potential energy U = − ' = - 4.6×1010 Joules. The kinetic energy is given
r
by T = E–U = (- 1.25 + 4.6) ×10 = 3.35×1010 Joules. We can easily now find the
10
2T
velocity: = 8.1×103 m/s.
m
6. At the surface of the earth, Fg= mg. at a distance from the Earth centre of 2re,
Fg= (1/4) mg
= (1/4) x 2000X 9.8
= 4900 N
7. Gravitational force on the moon due to earth is
GMm
Fme = − 2
r
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6.67 × 10 −11 × 7.35 × 10 22 × 5.98 × 10 24

==
(3.84 × 108 ) 2
= 1.99 x 1020 N
Similarly gravitational force on the moon due to Sun,
Fms = 4.34 × 10 20 N
The two forces are right angles, so
F = (1.99 × 10 20 ) 2 + (4.34 × 10 20 ) 2
= 4.77 x 1020 N.
8. Acceleration due to gravity
Gm
g = 2e
r
= 9.77 m/s2
Terminal Questions:
1. 6.4 x 106 m
2. 4.2 x 10-8 N
3. 1.7 ms-2
4. It is (3.6 x 107 m + 6.4 x 106 m) = 4.24 x 107 m from the centre of the Earth. The force is F =
Gm1m2/r2 = (6.67 x 10-11 x 6.0 x 1024 x 250)/ (4.24 x 107)2= 56N
5. F = Gm1m2/r2,
F = G x 2 x 1030 x 6 x 1024/ [1.5 x 1011]2 = 6.7 x 1011 N
6. m2 = Fr2/Gm1 = (4.4 x 1020 x (1.5 x 1011)2)/(6.67 x 10-11 x 2.0 x 1030) = 7.4 x 1022 kg
7. F = Gm1m2/r2
F = G x 100 x 80 / 0.52 = 2.14 x 10-6 N.
This is a very small force but it does increase as the people get closer together!
Actually this example is not accurate because Newton's law really only applies to
spherical objects, or at least objects so far apart that they can be effectively considered as
spherical.
8. Greater
9. Less
10. ¼
11. m1 = 75 kg
m2 = 55 kg
F = 2.25 E -8 N
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d =?
d = sqrt [(Gm1m2)/F]
d = sqrt {[6.67 E -11 (N*m2/kg2][75 kg][55 kg]/ 2.25 E -8 N }
d = 3.5 m
11.14 REFERENCES:
1. University Physics, Young and Freedman, Pearson Addition Wesley
2. D S Mathur, S Chand & Company Ltd., New Delhi

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UNIT 12: ESCAPE VELOCITYAND GRAVITATIONAL

POTENTIAL
Structure
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Objective
12.3 What is Escape Velocity?
12.3.1 Escape Velocity on Earth Surface
12.3.2Escape Velocity on Moon Surface
12.4 Orbital Velocity
12.4.1 The Condition for launching of artificial Satellites
12.4.2Time period of the satellite
12.4.3 Geosynchronous Orbit
12.4.4 The Motion of Satellite
12.5 Gravitational potential at a point distance r from a body of mass m
12.6Gravitational Potential due to Spherical shell
12.6.1 At a point outside the shell
12.6.2 At a point on the surface of the shell
12.6.3 At a point inside the surface of the shell
12.7 Gravitational potential and gravitational field due to a solid sphere
12.7.1 At a point outside the sphere
12.7.2 At a point on the surface of the sphere
12.7.3 At a point inside the surface of the sphere
12.8 Summary
12.9 Glossary
12.11 Answers
12.12 References
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12.1 INTRODUCTION
Physics gives us the rules for how to analyse day to day how long it takes for something to fall
back down to the earth. If something is thrown straight up into the air, then we can use the rules
formation. If fired at an angle, the rules about motion or projectile motion help us to calculate
when the object will return to the ground. But, what if the object never comes back down? This
seems to fly in the face of the common sense saying "What goes up must come down," but that is
because everything in our common sense experience can be disobeyed with enough effort. If you
can hit escape velocity, then you are able to break free of the pull of gravity.
On Earth we always have the force of gravity acting on us. When we are above the Earth’s
surface we have potential or stored energy. This is called gravitational potential energy. The
amount of gravitational potential energy of object on Earth depends on its mass and height above
the ground. For example Books on a shelf have gravitational potential energy.
All we know, as the adventurer ship falls, its gravitational potential energy is transmitted into
kinetic energy. At the bottom of the swing it is travelling at its highest speed. As it swings back
up the other side it slows down as its kinetic energy is transported back into gravitational
potential energy. If the mass of the adventurer ship is doubled, the kinetic energy also doubles,
however if its speed is doubled its kinetic energy quadruples.
In this unit, we shall first understand what we mean by escape velocity. We shall learn how to
describe escape velocity on the surface of earth. We shall learn the orbital velocity on the surface
of earth or any other planet or moon. We will discuss how to calculate the gravitation potential
and field due to a thin spherical shall outside or inside and on the surface of the shell. Also, we
will study gravitational potential, gravitational potential energy and field due to a solid sphere at
different points of the sphere. We will discuss many solved examples related to escape velocity,
orbital velocity, gravitational potential and field. We will be familiar with the geostationary orbit,
motion of satellite and conditions for launching the artificial satellites in space.
12.2 OBJECTIVES
After studying this unit, you should be able to -
• define escape velocity

• define orbital velocity
• apply orbital velocity to find the orbital speed of the satellite
• solve problems using escape velocity and orbital velocity
• solve the gravitational potential at different points of spherical shell
• solve the gravitational potential at different points of solid sphere
• solve the gravitational field at different points of solid sphere
• calculate the time period of the satellite
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12.3 ESCAPE VELOCITY

Escape velocity is the minimum speed needed for an object to escape from the gravitational
attraction of a massive body. The escape velocity from Earth is about 11.2km/s at the surface.
Moreover, we can define; escape velocity as the speed at which the sum of an object's kinetic
energy and its gravitational potential energy is equal to zero. For given escape velocity
perpendicular to a massive body, the object will move away from the body, slowing forever and
approaching but never reaching zero speed. Once escape velocity is achieved, no further impulse
need be applied for it to continue its escape. In other words, if given the escape velocity, the
object will move away from the other body, continually slowing and will asymptotically
approach zero speed as the object's distance approaches infinity, never to return.
By Newton’s law of gravitation, the force acting on a body of mass m and that of earth of mass
mM
M at a distance x is given by F = G 2
x
Hence, the work done by the body against the gravitational field, when it moves a distance dx in
the upward direction is given by
mM
dW = G .dx
x2
Therefore, the total work done by the body to escape away from the Earth surface is
∞
mM
W =∫ G .dx
R
x2
Where, R is the radius of the Earth. Solving this integral, we get
mM
W =G
R
We define the initial velocity of the body by ve ; the initial kinetic energy of the body of mass m
is defined as
1
= mve2
2
By conservation of energy, this must be equal to the work done by it during the escape.
Therefore, in equilibrium, we can write
1 2 GmM
mve =
2 R
On solving we get
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2 MG
ve2 =
R
Hence ve = 2MG / R
MG
We know g =
R2
So, from these equations we get
2MG
ve = R
R2
Or, solving
ve = 2 gR
From these equations we conclude the following:
• The escape velocity is independent of the mass of the object.
• If the radius of the planet or star of fixed mass M gets very small, the escape velocity of
an object at its surface can exceed the speed of light. This will happen if the radius goes
2 MG
below a critical radius, Rc , given by: Rc = 2
c
• When an object collapses below its critical radius, it becomes a black hole, from which
nothing, not even light, can escape. The critical radius for the sun is about 3 km, while
the critical radius for the earth is about 5cm.
12.3.1 Escape Velocity on Earth Surface
We have the expression for escape velocity ve = 2 gR ,on putting the values of g and R,
that is g=9.8m/s2 and R= 6.4 x 106 m
ve = 2 gR = 2 × 9.8 × 6.4 × 106
=11.2 x 103 m/s

Or, 11.2 km/s
So, as with surface gravity, a simple Physics equation can be used to calculate the escape
velocity for a body, in this case the Earth. If you know the mass of the body and its radius Ve can
be estimated. The assumption in using this formula is that the body is spherical, but this is a
pretty good assumption. If the radius of a body at its equator and pole are very different, then the
escape velocity is different at those places and should be calculated separately.The escape
velocity for the Earth is therefore 11.2 kilometres per second. This is the velocity that an object
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or gas molecule needs at the surface of the Earth to be able to overcome the gravitational
attraction of the Earth and escape to space.
12.3.2 Escape Velocity on Moon Surface
We know the value of g at moon is 1/6th of the Earth, radius of the moon is 1737400 m, so
putting these values in equation ve = 2 gR ,
We get ve = 2 gR = 2 × (9.8 / 6) ×1737400
On solving we get
ve = 2.4km / s
This is the escapes velocity on the surface of the moon.

12.4 ORBITAL VELOCITY
The velocity with which a satellite revolves round a planet is called orbital velocity. Consider a
satellite of mass m, moving around the earth in an orbit of radius R. let M be the mass of the
earth, v0 be the orbital velocity of the satellite. We know, the necessary centripetal force, Fc
acting on the satellite is provided by the gravitational force of attraction on the satellite. Gravity
supplies the necessary centripetal force to hold a satellite in orbit about the earth. The circular
orbit is a special case since orbits are generally ellipses, or hyperbolas in the case of objects
which are merely deflected by the planet's gravity but not captured. Setting the gravity force
from the universal law of gravity equal to the required centripetal force yields the description of
the orbit.
In equilibrium, the gravitational force= Centripetal force,
Let m be the mass of satellite orbiting around the earth
Therefore, Fg = Fc ,
mv02 GMm
Or, =
R2 R2
GM
On solving we get,
v0 =
R , we know from the previous article,
gR 2 = GM
Therefore we get, v 2 = gR
Or, v = gR
This is defined as the orbital velocity
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vo = gR
Putting the value of g and R in this expression, we get
vo = 9.8 × 6.4 × 10 6
 8km / s
This is the required orbital velocity to launch a satellite in space.
12.4.1 The Condition for Launching of artificial Satellites
GM
When v0 = , satellite goes in circular orbit.
R
>% =%
/\ /\
When p é
but less than the escape velocity p é
then satellite goes in an
elliptical orbit.
=%
/\
When p é
the satellite takes a parabolic path and escape to infinity.
>%
/\
When p é
the satellite takes a hyperbolic path and escape to infinity.
12.4.2 Time Period of the Satellite

The orbital velocity of the satellite is given by
GM
v0 =
r
If ω is the angular velocity of the satellite, then v0 = rω

Comparing these equations we get
GM
rω =
r
GM
Or, ω =
r3
By definition ω=2π/T
Where T is the time period of the satellite
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Therefore
GM
2π / T =
r3
r3
Or, T = 2π
GM
©/ 4â /
k
=
]_
If, h is the height of the satellite from the surface of the earth and R tends to radius of the earth,
then
r = R+h
Thus we have
( R + h) 3
T = 2π
GM
As we know
GM = gR 2
( R + h) 3
T = 2π
We get, gR 2
If satellite is very near to the surface of the earth, h ≪ R

We get
R
T = 2π
g
This is the expression for the time period of satellite orbiting around the earth.
12.4.3 Geosynchronous Orbit
A satellite that appears to be fixed at a position above a certain distance from earth having same
period of rotation as that, of earth is called geostationary satellite.
Communication satellites can be placed in equatorial orbits at a distance which results in an
orbital period of one day. Thus the satellite occupies a stationary position above the surface of
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the earth. To determine the height of this orbit, we simply equate the centripetal force due to
gravity with the centrifugal force resulting from motion along the circular path.
12.4.4 The Motion of Satellite
A satellite is often thought of as being a projectile which is orbiting the Earth. But how can a
projectile orbit the Earth? Does not a projectile accelerate towards the Earth under the influence
of gravity? And as such, would not any projectile ultimately fall towards the Earth and collide
with the Earth, thus ceasing its orbit? These are all good questions and represent hesitant blocks
for many students of physics. We will discuss each question here. First, an orbiting satellite is a
projectile in the sense that the only force acting upon an orbiting satellite is the force of gravity.
Most Earth-orbiting satellites are orbiting at a distance high above the Earth such that their
motion is unaffected by forces of air resistance. Indeed, a satellite is a projectile.Second, a
satellite is acted upon by the force of gravity and this force does accelerate it towards the Earth.
In the absence of gravity a satellite would move in a straight line path tangent to the Earth. In the
absence of any forces whatsoever, an object in motion, such as a satellite, would continue in
motion with the same speed and in the same direction.
This is the law of inertia. The force of gravity acts upon a high speed satellite to deviate its
trajectory from a straight-line inertial path. Indeed, a satellite is accelerating towards the Earth
due to the force of gravity. When launched at this speed of orbital velocity, the projectile will fall
towards the Earth with a trajectory which matches the curvature of the Earth. As such, the
projectile will fall around the Earth, always accelerating towards it under the influence of
gravity, yet never colliding into it since the Earth is constantly curving at the same rate. Such a
projectile is an orbiting satellite.
Examples 1: What is the speed required for an object like a rocket to overcome the force of
earth’s gravity? Is this called exit velocity?
Solution:Well, You are right that this is sometimes called exit velocity. It is also sometimes
called escape velocity. The escape velocity from the Earth's surface is about 11.2 km/sec,if we
ignore air resistance. This is the speed with which you would have to launch something from the
surface of the earth if you wanted it to completely escape from the earth’s gravitational pull.
Since most rockets fire their engines for quite a long time (until the rocket is already rather far
from the Earth’s surface), there is actually no need for the kind of rockets we are used to ever go
this fast.
Examples 2: Determine the mass of Mars, where the escape velocity at mars is 5 x 103 m/s.
Radius of the Mars = 33.97 x 105 kg, G= 6.67 x 10-11 Nm/kg2
Solution: We know the escape velocity is given by the formula
ve = 2MG / R
ve2 R
M=
2G
Therefore, on putting the value in the formula
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ve2 R (5 ×103 )2 × 33.97 ×105

M= =
2G 2 × 6.67 ×10−11
M = 6.4 ×1023 kg
Example 3: Calculate the escape velocity at the moon if it’s Mass is 7.35 ×1022 Kg and radius is
1.7 ×106 m.
Solution: given that M = 7.35 × 1022 Kg,
R = 1.7 × 106 m
Hence Escape Velocity is,
ve = 2MG / R
2 × 6.67 ×10−11 × 7.35 ×1022

ve = 2MG / R =
1.7 ×106
ve = 2.4 ×103 m / s
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 1:A satellite is orbiting the earth. Which of the following variables
will affect the speed of the satellite?
a. mass of the satellite

b. height above the earth's surface
c. mass of the earth
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 2:Use the information to calculate the T2/R3 ratio for the planets
about the Sun, the moon about the Earth, and the moons of Saturn about the planet Saturn. The value
of G is 6.673 x 10-11 Nm2/kg2.
M sun = 2.0 × 1030 kg , M Earth = 6.0 × 10 24 kg , M saturn = 5.7 × 10 26 kg
a. T2/R3 for planets about Sun

b. T2/R3 for the moon about Earth
c. T2/R3 for moons about Saturn
Self Assessment question (SAQ) 3: One of Saturn's moons is named Mimas. The mean orbital
distance of Mimas is 1.87 x 108 m. The mean orbital period of Mimas is approximately 23 hours.
Use this information to estimate a mass for the planet Saturn.
Self Assessment question (SAQ) 4:Consider a satellite which is in a low orbit about the Earth at an
altitude of 220 km above Earth's surface. Determine the orbital speed of this satellite. Use the
-11 2 2
information given below.G = 6.673 x 10 Nm /kg
M earth = 5.98 × 10 24 kg , Rearth = 6.67 × 106 m
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Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 5: Suppose the Space Shuttle is in orbit about the earth at 400
km above its surface. Use the information given in the previous question to determine the orbital
speed and the orbital period of the Space Shuttle.
12.4GRAVITATIONAL POTENTIAL AT A POINT DISTANCE r FROM A BODY OF
MASS m
Les us consider a mass m at a point O and a unit mass at a point at P. by Newton’s law the force
of attraction on the unit mass due to mass m is
Figure 12.1
m ×1
F =G
x2
m
F =G
x2
x is the distance of P from the point O, the direction of force is towards the point O.
The work done when the unit mass moves through the small distance dx towards O is given by
m
dW = G dx
x2
The total work done when it moves from B to A is given by
A
m
= G∫ dx
B
x2
1
A
= Gm∫ 2
dx
B
x
A
 1
= Gm  − 
 x B
Or, we get
1 1
= −Gm  − 
 A B
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Given that r1 rand r2 are the distances of A and B from O.
Therefore it becomes
1 1 
= −Gm  − 
 r1 r2 
Suppose the B point is at infinity, we take r2 → ∞ , the eq. becomes
1 1 
= −Gm  − 
 r1 ∞ 
= −Gm / r1
Or, more general, the potential difference between A and ∞ = −Gm / r

We know the potential between A and infinity is equal to the potential at A, because the
gravitational force at ∞ due to m is zero, so the work done in moving a mass from ∞ to A is also
zero. Or, we can say that the potential at infinity is zero. Thus, we can say that the gravitational
potential at A due to the mass m is
V = −Gm / r
It is noticed that the value of gravitational potential at an infinite distance from the mass m is
zero, and it goes on decreasing as we approach that attracting mass.
Example 4: Calculate the height of the geostationary satellite from the surface of the earth.
Solution: the satellite rotates in the plane of equator with the same rotation as that of earth and
thus appears to be stationary to an observer on the earth.
The angular velocity of the geostationary satellite is given by T = 2π / ω , where T is the time
period of geo stationary satellite
We know T=24 hours
Or = 86000 sec
Therefore ω = 2π / 86400
= 7.3 × 10 −5 rad / sec
GM
By definition orbital velocity is defined as v0 =
r
Also we have v0 = rω
Therefore, on simplifying, we get
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GM
rω =
r
1/3
 GM 
Or, r =  2 
 ω 
We have G = 6.67 × 10−11 Nm2 / kg 2 ,
M = 5.98 ×1024 kg
And ω = 7.3 × 10 −5 rad / sec

1/3
 GM 
Putting these values in the above equation r =  2  we get
 ω 
r = 42 × 106 m
We have
h=r−R
Putting the values of R ( R = 6.4 × 106 m ) and r, we get
h = 35.6 × 106 m
Example 5: Why, There is no atmosphere at Moon?

Solution: Moon is about one quarter the size of Earth and it has about one-sixth of the Earth's
gravity. Its gravitational pull is very weak. So escape velocity is very low. All the gas molecules
on its surface, when it was formed had sufficient energy(more than the escape velocity on moon
surface) to escape from its surface. That is why; there is no atmosphere on the moon’s surface.
Self Assessment Question (SAQ)6: suppose you want to place a 1000 kg weather satellite into
a circular orbit 300 km above the earth surface.
(a) What speed, period and radial acceleration must it have?
(b) How much work has to be done to place this satellite in orbit?
(c) How much additional work would have to be done to make this satellite escape the earth?
The earth radius is R = 6.3 × 103 km and mass of the earth M = 5.97 ×1024 kg
12.6 GRAVITATIONAL POTENTIAL DUE TO A SPHERICAL SHELL

Gravitational potential at a point is the potential energy that a unit mass would possess at the
point in the gravitational field.
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Potential difference between two points in terms of electric field, say A and B is defined as
dV = − Edr
Gm
Also, gravitational field which is the negative potential gradient at a point is, V = −
r
Gm1m2
And gravitational potential energy of a body at a point, = − , where m1 , m2 are the masses
r
of the two bodies at a distance r.
12.6.1 At a Point Outside the Shell
Consider a thin Spherical shell of Mass M radius R and uniform density ρ . We will calculate
the gravitational potential at P a distance r from the centre O of the spherical shell of radius R.
We join the point O and P and cut the slice in the form of ring shown as CEFD, that is in the
form of two planes close to each other and perpendicular to the radius OA, which meets the shell
in C, D, E and F respectively.
Figure 12.2
Let us take ∠EOP = θ and small angle ∠COE = dθ
The radius of the ring is
EK = OE sin θ
EK = R sin θ
Therefore its circumference
= 2π R sin θ and its width

CE = Rdθ
Therefore, the area of the ring = circumference of the ring × width
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= 2π R sin θ × Rdθ
Therefore its mass is = 2π R sin θ × Rdθ × ρ
Let the distance from P to E is x , therefore every point of the ring or slice is at a distance r from
the point P. Therefore the potential due to this small slice at a point P is
dV = mass.G / x
dV = (2π R sin θ × Rdθ × ρ )G / x
Now in triangle OEP, x 2 = R 2 + r 2 − 2 Rr cos θ

Differentiating this equation, we get
2 xdx = 0 + 0 + 2 Rr sin θ dθ
Therefore we get
x = 2 Rr sin θ dθ / 2dx
Putting this value in the definition of potential, we get dV = −2π R 2 sin θ dθρ .Gdr / Rr sin θ dθ
Or we get dV = −2π R ρ Gdx / r
On integrating it from the limit x = r − R to x = r + R , we get the potential due to whole shell at
r +r
2π R ρ Gdx
a point P V = ∫
r−R
r
r +r
2π R ρ G
V=
r ∫ dx
r −R
Or on solving we get
2π R ρ G r + R 2π R ρ G
V= [ x ]r − R = − (2 R )
r r
4π R 2 ρ G
V =−
r
MG
V =−
r
Therefore the potential at the point P due to the whole shell is equal to
MG
V =−
r
This is the same potential as it would be due to a mass M at O.
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Thus we can conclude that the mass of the whole shell thus behaves as though it were
concentrated at its centre, in evaluating the potential outside the shell.
12.6.2 Gravitational Potential at the Surface of the Sphere
Let us consider a point P on the surface of the shell, we get the gravitational potential on
integrating the expression of dV between the limit x = 0, x = 2 R
2R
2π R ρ Gdx
Now, integrating the integral V = ∫
0
r
2π R ρ G
( x )0
2R
We get, V = −
r
2π R ρ G
Or, V = − ( 2 R − 0 ) , in this case r = R , and M = 4π R 2 ρ
r
So we get
M
V =− G
R
Meaning that the whole mass of the shell behaves as still it is concentrated at its centre.
12.6.3 Gravitational Potential inside the Shell of the Sphere
Let us imagine the point P inside the shell, as we have the potential due to the ring CEFD
2π R ρ G
dV = − dx
r
Let us define the limit, x = R − r , x = R + r
Therefore the gravitational potential inside the shell is

R+r 2π R ρ G
V =∫ − dx
R−r r
2π R ρ G
V =− ( x) RR +− rr
r
2π R ρ G
Or, V = − (R + r − R + r)
r
We get,
2π R ρ G
V =− (2r )
r
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V = −2π R ρ G
Again since M = 4π R 2 ρ ,
Therefore on adjusting, we get
M
V =− G
R
It is same as the potential on the surface of the shell
It’s means that the potential remains the same inside the shell and is equal to the value of the
potential on the surface of the shell.
12.7 GRAVITATIONAL POTENTIAL AND GRAVITATIONAL FIELD DUE TO A
SOLID SPHERE
12.7.1 Point P is Outside the Sphere:
Consider a solid sphere of mass M, radius R and uniform density (we assumed that the mass is
uniformly distributed) ρ . Let us consider it is made up of large number of thin spherical shells
whose radii vary from O to R. let r be the radius of one such shell and dr its thickness. Let the
point P be at a distance x from the centre
Figure 12.3
Mass of the shell is defined as= area of the shell x density of the shell
= 4π r 2 dr ρ
Therefore by definition, the gravitational potential at a point P due to the shell is

]H
B‡ = − = ] (4â /
B ç)/T
T
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Therefore the potential due to the entire sphere is

é
‡ = − ë ] (4â / B ç)/T
p
]4âç+ k
‡=−
3T
GM
Or it may be written as V = − , where M = (4 / 3)π R 3 ρ
x
Gravitational Field:
dV
By definition the gravitational field is defined as E = −
dx
Therefore
d  GM 
E=− − 
dx  x 
GM
E=−
x2
This is the electric field at a distance x ; its unit is volt/m2.It has a great historical importance,
because it allowed Newton to apply his law of gravitation to the motion of the moon.
12.7.2 Point P on the Surface of Sphere
We have derived the gravitational Potential outside the sphere,
GM
V =−
x
Therefore, When x = R
Gravitational potential on the surface of sphere is
GM
V =−
R
Also ; = − =− , so at the surface (x=R), gravitational field ; = −

–¾ \ \
–= =& é&
12.7.3 Point P Inside the Sphere:

The solid sphere may be imagined to be made up of inner solid sphere of radius b, surrounded by
a number of hollow spheres or spherical shells, concentric with it and with their radii ranging
from b to R. the potential at P due to solid sphere is equal to the sum of the potential at P due to
the inner sphere plusall such spherical shells outside it.
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Figure 12.4
Consider point P inside the sphere of radius R on an imaginary spherical surface of radius b. the
gravitational potential at P due to all shells between R and b is
R
V1 = − ∫ G (4π x 2 dx ρ ) / x
b
Mass of shell is defined as = 4π x 2 dx ρ

R
V1 = −G 4πρ ∫ xdx
b
R
 x2 
Or, V1 = −G 4πρ  
 2 b
 R 2 b2 
V1 = −G 4πρ  − 
 2 2
 R2 − b2 
Or, V1 = −G 4πρ  
 2 
The Potential at P due to the shells with in the sphere of radius b is
V2 = −Gm / b , where m be the mass of sphere of radius b
4
Where m = π b3 ρ
3
Therefore the gravitational potential at P due to the entire sphere is
V = V1 + V2
Putting the values in this equation, we get
G 4πρ 2 4Gπρ 2
V =− ( R − b2 ) − b
2 3
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On solving
 R 2 b2 b 2 
V = −G 4πρ  − − 
 2 2 3
 3R 2 − b 2 
Or, V = −G 4πρ  
 6 
G 4πρ
Or V = − (3R 2 − b 2 )
6
Or in terms of the mass of sphere
GM
V =− 3
(3R 2 − b 2 )
2R
Where M is the total mass of sphere, which is given by
4
M = π R3 ρ
3
Gravitational Field:
Gravitational Field is defined as
dV
E=−
db
Therefore,
d GM
E=− 3
(3R 2 − b 2 )
db 2 R
GM
Or, E = (0 − 2b)
2R3
GM
Or, E = (−2b)
2R3
GMb
Or we get, E = −
R3
That is the intensity of the field is directly proportional to the distance from the centre of the
sphere.
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Clearly, therefore at the centre of the sphere b is zero, so the intensity of gravitational field is
zero.
Or, we can say that the intensity of the gravitational field inside a solid sphere has its maximum
value at its centre.
12.8 SUMMRRY
In this unit, you have studied escape velocity and orbital velocity. As you move away, Earth's
gravity would try to slow you down. However, the pull of gravity gets weaker and weaker. At
escape speed, gravity would never be able to bring your speed to zero. You had moved away
from Earth forever. At orbital velocity, you no longer move away from Earth, you stay up at the
same distance. We know, real orbits are ellipses so that you move up and down. But you keep
the same average distance. Escape speed from Earth's surface is 11.2 km/s. If you start from
higher, then escape speed is less, because gravity gets weaker as you move away. We have
studied that, when a satellite moves in a circular orbit, centripetal acceleration is provided by the
gravitational acceleration of the earth.
Any two masses whether or not Earth and the moon, experience a mutual gravitational force that
tends to pull them together. A mass in a position to be pulled to another position by a
gravitational force has gravitational potential energy. We have studied that the gravitational
potential energy of two masses separated by a distance is inversely proportional to the distance
between them. The potential energy is never positive, it is zero only when the two bodies are
infinitely far apart.
We have discussed the gravitational potential, gravitational energy and gravitational field due to
a spherical shell and solid sphere. Usually, someone has to do work to get the object to the
elevated position. Also, many live examples are discussed to clear the concepts of escape
velocity, orbital velocity, gravitational potential, gravitational field and gravitational potential
energy. Many solved examples are given in the unit to make the concepts clear. To check your
progress, self assessment questions (SAQs) are given place to place.
12.9 GLOSSARY
1. Adventure exploration
2. Transmitted communicated
3. Transport carrying
4. Quadruples multiplies
5. Critical serious
6. Assumptions suppositions
7. Geostationary constant with Earth
8. Elliptical oval
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9. Infinity endlessness
10. Communication message
11. Projectile missile
12. Hesitate delay
13. Launched threw
14. Uniformity consistency
1. What is the gravitational potential energy of the moon with respect to the earth? The mass
of the moon is 7.35×1022kilograms and the mass of the earth is 5.98×1024 kilograms. The
earth moon distance is 384 400 kilometers.
2. A satellite of mass 1000 kilograms is launched with a speed of 10 km/sec. It settles into a
circular orbit of radius 8.68×103km above the centre of the earth. What is its speed in this
orbit? ( M e= 5.98×1024 and r e = 6.38×106 m).
3. Determine the orbital speed of the International Space Station - orbiting at 350 km above
the surface of the Earth. The radius of the Earth is 6.37 x 106 m. (GIVEN: MEarth = 5.98 x
1024 kg)
4. Determine the orbital speed of the Earth as it orbits about the Sun. (GIVEN: Msun = 1.99 x
1030 kg and Earth-sun distance = 1.50 x 1011 m)
5. In 2009, NASA's Messenger spacecraft became the second spacecraft to orbit the planet
Mercury. The spacecraft orbited at a height of 125 miles above Mercury's surface.
Determine the orbital speed and orbital period of Messenger. (GIVEN: RMercury = 2.44 x
106 m; MMercury = 3.30 x 1023 kg; 1 mi = 1609 m)
6. Geostationary satellites are satellites which are orbiting the Earth above the equator and
make one complete orbit every 24 hours. Because their orbital period is synchronized with
the Earth's rotational period, a geostationary satellite can always be found in the same
position in the sky relative to an observer on Earth. (GIVEN: Mearth = 5.98 x 1024 kg)
a. Determine the orbital radius of a geostationary satellite.
b. Determine the orbital speed of a geostationary satellite.
c. Determine the acceleration of a geostationary satellite
7. A satellite wishes to orbit the earth at a height of 100 km above the surface of the earth.
Determine the speed, acceleration and orbital period of the satellite. (Given: Mearth = 5.98 x
1024 kg, Rearth = 6.37 x 106 m)
12.11 ANSWERS
Self Assessment Questions (SAQ):
1. b and c
GM
As seen in the equation v0 = ,the mass of the central body (earth) and the radius of the
r
orbit affect orbital speed. The orbital radius is in turn dependent upon the height of the satellite
above the earth.
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4π
2.For each case, use the equation T 2 / r3 =
GM
a. Sun T2/ R3= 2.96 x 10-19
b. Earth T2/ R3= 9.86 x 10-14
c. Saturn T2/ R3= 1.04 x 10-15
(All answers in units of s2 / m3.)
3. Using the T and R values given, the T2/ R3 ratio is 1.05 x 10-15. This ratio is equal to
4π
T 2 / R3 = . Using the G value and the calculated ratio, the mass of Saturn can be found
GM
to be 5.64 x 1026 kg.
GM
4. The orbital speed can be found using v0 = . The R value (radius of orbit) is the
R
earth's radius plus the height above the earth - in this case, 6.59 x 106 m. Substituting and
solving yields a speed of 7780 m/s.
5.
GM
The orbital speed can be found using v0 = ,The R value (radius of orbit) is the earth's
R
radius plus the height above the earth - in this case, 6.77 x 106 m. Substituting and solving
yields a speed of 7676 m/s.
6. First we find the radius of the orbit of the satellite, it is r= 6380+300=6680km
Or, r= 6.68 x 106m.
Gm
We have v0 = , where m is the mass of satellite
r
6.67 ×10−11 × 5.97 ×1024

v0 =
6.68 ×106
v0 = 7720m / s
The time period is given by
T = 2π r / v
T = 2π × 6.68 × 106 / 7720
T = 5440s
v2
The radial acceleration is given by arad =
r
Putting the values in this equation we get
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v2 (7720) 2
arad = =
r 6.68 ×106
arad = 8.92m / s 2
(b) The work required is the difference between E2, the total mechanical energy when the
satellite is in orbit, and E1, the original mechanical energy when the satellite was at rest on the
launch pad on earth. In orbit the energy is given by
1 2 Gme m
E = K +U = mv + (− )
2 r
Gme m
E=− , where me of earth and m mass of satellite
2r
We define this energy as
Gme m
E2 = −
2r
6.67 ×10−11 × 5.97 × 1024 ×1000

E2 = −
2 × 6.68 ×106
E2 = −2.99 ×1010 J
At rest on the earth surface, the energy is purely potential
Gme m
So, E1 = −
r
6.67 ×10−11 × 5.97 × 1024 ×1000

E2 = −
6.68 ×106
E1 = −6.25 ×1010 J
So, required work W = E2 − E1
Or, W = 3.26 ×1010 J

(c) From part (b), the total mechanical energy must be zero for a satellite to escape to infinity.
The total mechanical energy in the circular orbit is E2 = −2.99 ×1010 J , to increase this to zero, an
amount of work equal to 2.99 × 1010 J would have to be done. This extra energy could be supplied
by rocket engines attached to the satellite.
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Terminal Questions:
GMm
1. U = −
r
Putting the values we get,
U = −7.63 × 10 28 J
2. This problem involves the conservation of energy. The initial kinetic energy is given
by 1/2mv 2 = 1/2×1000× (10000)2 = 5×1010 Joules. It also has some initial gravitational
potential energy associated with its position on the surface
GMm
U =−
r
U = −6.25 ×1010 J
The total energy is then given by E = T + U i = - 1.25×1010 Joules. In its new orbit the
satellite now has a potential energy
GMm
U =−
r
U = −4.6 × 1010 J
The kinetic energy is given by T = E–U = (- 1.25 + 4.6) ×1010 = 3.35×1010 Joules. We
2T
V= = 8.1×103 m / s
can easily now find the velocity: m
3. 7.69 x 103 m/s

4. 2.98 x 104 m/s
5. Speed: 2.89 x 103 m/s
Period: 5.75 x 103 s
6. a. 4.23 x 107 m
b. 3.07 x 103 m/s
c. 0.223 m/s2
7. Given,R = Rearth + height = 6.47 x 106 m
Mearth = 5.98x1024 kg
G = 6.673 x 10-11 N m2/kg2
Unknown:
V, a and T=?
The radius of a satellite's orbit can be found from the knowledge of the earth's radius and the
height of the satellite above the earth. The radius of orbit for a satellite is equal to the sum of the
earth's radius and the height above the earth. These two quantities can be added to yield the
orbital radius. In this problem, the 100 km must first be converted to 100 000 m before being
added to the radius of the earth. The equations needed to determine the unknown are listed. We
will begin by determining the orbital speed of the satellite using the following equation
GM
V= = 7.8 ×103 m / s
r
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v 2 GM
a= = 2
r r
a = 9.53m / s 2
The period can be calculated using the following equation:
2π 2π
T= =
ω v/r
2 4π r 3
Or, T =
GM
We get
T=5176sec
12.12REFERENCES
4. Physics Principle and Application, 6th edition, Pearson Prentice Hall.
5. Mechanics by P.K. Srivastava ,New Age International.
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UNIT 13: CONSERVATIVE FORCE AND

INVERSE SQUARE LAW
Structure
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Objective
13.3 What are conservative and non-conservative forces?
13.3.1 Conservative Forces
13.3.2 Non Conservative Forces
13.3.3 Central force is conservative
13.4 Force as gradient of potential energy
13.5 Collisions
13.5.1 Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
13.5.2Elastic Collision
13.6 Central Force
13.6.1 Centre of Mass Coordinates
13.7 Kepler’s law
13.7.1 Kepler's first law
13.7.2 Kepler's second law
13.7.3 Kepler's third law
13.7.4 Newton’s Conclusion from Kepler’s Law
13.8 Summery
13.9 Glossary
13.11 Answers
13.12 References
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13.1 INTRODUCTION
As you saw when lifting a book, the work that you do against gravity in lifting is stored
somewhere... Physicists say that it is stored in the gravitational field or stored in the Earth/book
system and is available for kinetic energy of the book once you let go. Forces that store energy in
this way are called conservative forces. Gravity is a conservative force, and there are many
others. Elastic (Hooke's Law) forces, electric forces, etc. are conservative forces. As you say
when pushing a book, the work that you do against friction is apparently lost - it is certainly not
available to the book as kinetic energy! Forces that do not store energy are called
nonconservative or dissipative forces. Friction is a nonconservative force, and there are others.
Any friction-type force, like air resistance, is a nonconservative force. The energy that it removes
from the system is no longer available to the system for kinetic energy. Of course, if energy is a
"real thing," the energy taken away by a nonconservative force can't just disappear! I wonder
where it goes!
A collision or crash is an event in which two or more bodies exert forces on each other for a
relatively short time. Although the most common colloquial use of the word "collision" refers to
incidents in which two or more objects collide, the scientific use of the word "collision" implies
nothing about the magnitude of the force.
Collision is short-duration interaction between two bodies or more than two bodies
simultaneously causing change in motion of bodies involved due to internal forces acted between
them, during this event. Collisions involve forces; there is a change in velocity. The magnitude
of the velocity difference at impact is called the closing speed. All collisions conserve
momentum. What distinguishes different types of collisions is whether they also conserve kinetic
energy. The line of impact is the line which is collinear to the common normal of the surfaces
that are closest or in contact during impact.
In the early 1600s, Johannes Kepler proposed three laws of planetary motion. Kepler was able to
summarize the carefully collected data of his mentor - Tycho Brahe - with three statements that
described the motion of planets in a sun-centered solar system. Kepler's efforts to explain the
underlying reasons for such motions are no longer accepted; the actual laws themselves are still
considered for an accurate description of the motion of any planet and any satellite. Kepler's
three laws of planetary motion with applications are discussed in this unit.
In this unit, we shall first understand what we mean by conservative and non-conservative forces.
We shall learn how to describe the motion of a body under conservative and non-conservative
forces. In this unit we shall also discuss force as gradient of potential energy. We shall discuss
the elastic and non-elastic collision and application to variety of situations. We shall define the
centre of mass frame and Kepler’s law with their applications to physical world.
13.2 OBJECTIVE
After studying this unit, you should be able to understand-
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• What are conservative forces

• What are non-conservative forces
• Applications of conservative and non-conservative forces
• What are elastic and non-elastic collisions
• Solution of problems of elastic and non-elastic collisions
• Application of elastic and non-elastic collisions
• Kepler’s law and their applications in planetary motion
• Kepler’s law to solve problems
13.3 WHAT ARE CONSERVATIVE AND NON CONSERVATIVE FORCES
It is important to know the difference between conservative and nonconservative forces. The
work a conservative force does on an object is path-independent; the actual path taken by the
object makes no difference. Fifty meters up in the air has the same gravitational potential energy
whether you get there by taking the steps or by hopping on a wheel. That’s different from the
force of friction, which dissipates kinetic energy as heat. When friction is involved, the path you
take matters — a longer path will dissipate more kinetic energy than a short one. For that reason,
friction is a nonconservative force.
For example, suppose you and some buddies arrive at a majestic peak that rises h meters into the air. You
can take two ways up — the quick way or the scenic route. Your friends drive up the quick route, and you
drive up the scenic way, taking time out to have a picnic and to solve a few physics problems. You pull
out this equation ∆P = mg (h f − hi ) .This equation basically states that the actual path you take when
going vertically from hi to hf doesn’t matter. All that matters is your beginning height compared to your
ending height. Because the path taken by the object against gravity doesn’t matter, gravity is a
conservative force.
13.3.1 Conservative Forces

A conservative force is a force that acts on a particle, such that the work done by this force in
moving this particle from one point to another is independent of the path taken. To put it another
way, the work done depends only on the initial and final position of the particle. Two examples
of conservative forces are gravitational forces and elastic spring forces.
Gravitational force is a conservative force: When we throw a ball upward against the gravity, the
ball reaches a certain height coming shortly to rest so that its kinetic energy becomes zero.
Subsequently starts to come down under gravity. During the down trip the downward pull of the
earth provides the kinetic energy to the ball. When, it reaches the starting point, the kinetic
energy becomes same, as its initial kinetic energy with which it was thrown.
Elastic Force is a conservative force: when a block is moved from a position on a smooth
horizontal plane with a velocity so as to compress a spring. First, it is bought to rest by the elastic
force of the string and loses all kinetic energy. Then the compressed spring re-expands and the
block moves back under the elastic force gaining kinetic energy. As the block returns to its initial
position, it gains the same velocity, thereby attains the same kinetic energy, with which it was
compressed. So, we can say that the elastic force is a conservative force.
13.3.2 Non Conservative Forces
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A non conservative force is a force that acts on a particle or point, such that the work done by
this force in moving this particle from one point to another is dependent on the path taken. To
put it another way, the work done depends on the path itself. For example, a frictional force is
non conservative because the work done by friction always acts in the direction of travel and
therefore depends on the length of the path taken. If we slide a stone on a rough floor between
two points along different paths, the work done by the friction forces would be different.
Thus, if a system is acted on by a non conservative force such as friction, and the system returns
to its original position, then that system will experience a net loss of energy, due to those forces.
Energy will thus not be conserved for the system. This makes sense intuitively since we know
friction is a source of energy loss. This is why we always try to minimize friction in moving
parts and machine components, so as to minimize the energy wasted.
13.3.3 Central force is conservative:
Central force is a force which acts upon a particle and always directed towards or away from a
point. The magnitude of the central force depends only on the distance of the particle from that
point. Gravitational, elastic and electrostatic forces are the example of central forces.
Figure 13.1
Two points A and B are connected by two random path say path1 and path 2. Consider a particle
moves from A to B along any path under a central force from point O. let us draw two sectors of
r r r r
radii r and r+dr. consider two forces F1 and F2 acting on the particles say P and Q. let dr1 and dr2 be
r r
the displacements along the path 1 and path 2. Consider θ1 and θ 2 be the angles between F1 and dr1 , and
r r
F2 and dr2 . Using vector algebra
r r
F1.dr1 = F1dr1 cos θ1
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r r
And F2 .dr2 = F2 dr2 cos θ 2
Since, P and Q are at the equal distances from O, so the magnitude of the central forces is equal
r r r r
that is F1 = F2 . The projection of dr1 and dr2 on F1 and F2 are equal. Therefore we can write
r r r r
F1.dr1 = F2 .dr2
If we integrate it throughout the path from A to B , we get

B
r r B r r
∫
A
F1.dr1 = ∫ F2 .dr2
A
This shows that the work done

B
r r
W = ∫ F .dr is independent of the path. So we conclude that the central force is a conservative force.
A
We can also show that the work done around the closed path is zero.
The work done in moving a particle from A to B is given as

B
r r
WA→ B = ∫ F .dr along the path 1, similarly the work done B to A
A
A B
r r r r
WB → A = ∫ F .dr = − ∫ F .dr
B A
For conservative force work done must be same, so
WA→ B = WB → A
B
r r B r r
Hence ∫
A
F .dr = ∫ F .dr
A
Or, WA→ B + WB→ A = 0
Thus, conservative force is one which draws or supplies no energy from or to a body in a
complete round trip. A conservative force does zero total work on any closed path.
13.4 CONSEVATIVE FORCE AS NEGATIVE GRADIENT OF POTENTIAL ENERGY
Let us consider a body which is capable to do work by virtue of its position, state of strain and
configuration. This capability of work is known as the potential energy. As you know that the
water at the top of waterfall can rotate a turbine when falling on it. By virtue of its position,
water has this ability. Moreover, a spiral clock spring may keep the clock operating by goodness
of its state of strain. Both have the potential energy, the first has the gravitational potential
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energy and the second spiral clock has the elastic potential energy. While doing work, these are
converted into kinetic energy. Thus the potential energy of a body or the system of bodies is
infact a form of stored energy which can be recovered and converted into kinetic energy, which
is represented by U.
When a body under conservative force such as gravitational force or elastic force is taken from
one position to another, then the work done in this process is stored as potential energy in the
body. The difference in the potential energy of the body at two different positions is defined as
the work done in moving the body from one position to the other in the absence of frictional
forces.
If a particle acted upon by a conservative force moves from a space point to another point, then
r
the potential energy at r is given by
r r r
r
r r
U (r ) = − ∫r F .dr , where r0 refers to the position of zero potential energy.
r0
r r
Since, F .dr = ( Fx iˆ + Fy ˆj + Fz kˆ).(dxiˆ + dyjˆ + dzkˆ)
r r
F .dr = Fx dx + Fy dy + Fz dz
On differentiating the equation partially, we get

˜ = < >
`( ) = − ë B`(T, U, V) = − ë q= BT − ë q< BU − ë q> BV
=æ =æ <æ >æ
On differentiating the equation partially, we get
dU dU dU
Fx = − , Fy = − , Fz = −
dx dy dz
r
In vector form F = Fx iˆ + Fy ˆj + Fz kˆ
r dU dU ˆ dU ˆ
Or, F = iˆ − j− k
dx dy dz
r d d ˆ d ˆ
Or F = −( iˆ + j + k )U
dx dy dz
r r
Or, F = −∇U
r
Or F = − gradU
r d d ˆ d ˆ
Where, ∇ = ( iˆ + j + k)
dx dy dz
That is conservative force is the negative gradient of potential.
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Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 1: Show that the curl of conservative force is zero.
r
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 2: If a force F = (2 xy + z 2 )iˆ + x 2 ˆj + 2 xzkˆ , then show that it is
conservative force.
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 3:The position of a moving particle at an instant is given by
r
r = A cos θ iˆ + A sin θ ˆj show that the force acting on the particle is conservative.
13.5 COLLISION
We use the term collision to represent the event of two particles coming together for a short time
and thereby producing impulsive forces on each other. These forces are assumed to be much
greater than any external forces present. If the force of interaction between the colliding bodies
is conservative, the kinetic energy remains conserved in the collision and the collision is said to
be elastic. Collisions between atomic, nuclear and fundamental particles are usually elastic.
When the kinetic energy is changed in the collision, the collision is said to be inelastic.
Collisions between gross bodies are always inelastic to some extent. When two bodies stick
together after collision, the collision is said to be completely inelastic. When a bullet hitting a
target remains embedded in the target, the collision is completely inelastic.
13.5.1Momentum Conservation in Collision
Consider a collision between two bodies of masses m1 and m2 . During the collision they exert
r r
forces on one another which are equal and opposite. Let F12 and F21 forces exerted on body 1 by
body 2 and vice versa at any time t.
The change in momentum of body 1 resulting from the collision from time ti to t f is
r t r
∆p1 = ∫ f F12 dt (1)
ti
Similarly
r t r
∆p2 = ∫ f F21dt (2)
ti
r r
Since, F12 = − F21
r r
Therefore, ∆p1 = −∆p2
r r
Or we can write, ∆p1 + ∆p2 = 0
Meaning that, if there are no external forces, the total change in momentum of the system is zero.
13.5.2 Elastic Collision in one Dimension
Consider an elastic one dimensional head on collision between two bodies as shown in figure.
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We have by the law of conservation of momentum
Figure 13.2
m1v1i + m2 v2i = m1v1 f + m2 v2 f ,
Or, m1 (v1i − v1 f ) = m2 (v2 f − v2 i ) (1)
Since the collision is elastic and kinetic energy is conserved. That is
1 1 1 1
m1v 21i + m2 v 2 2 i = m1v 21 f + m2 v 2 2 f
2 2 2 2
Or, m1 (v 21i − v 21 f ) = m2 (v 2 2 f − v 2 2i ) , (2)
Dividing equations (2)/(1)we get
(v 21i − v 21 f ) (v 2 2 f − v 2 2i )
=
(v1i − v1 f ) (v2 f − v2i )
Or we get
v1i − v2i = v2 f − v1 f , (3)
Thus in an elastic one dimensional collision, the relative velocity of attempt before collision is
equal to the relative velocity of separation after collision.
We get the final velocities of the bodies from the above equation. From equation (3)
v2 f = v1i + v1 f − v2i , putting this value in equation(1), we get
m1 − m2 2m1
v1 f = v1i + v2i
m1 + m2 m1 + m2
Similarly putting v1 f = v2i + v2 f − v1i in equation (1), we get
m2 − m1 2m1
v2 f = v2i + v1i
m1 + m2 m1 + m2
We discuss different cases:
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Case 1. When m1 = m2 equation (1) gives
v2 f − v2i = v1i + v1 f , on comparing equation (3), we have
v2i = v1 f
And v1i = v2 f
So we can conclude that in one dimensional elastic collision of the two bodies of equal masses,
the bodies simply exchange velocities as a result of collision.
Case 2. When v2i = 0 , means the body m2 is initially at rest, so the final velocities are given by
the following equations
m1 − m2
v1 f = v1i
m1 + m2
And
2m1
v2 f = v1i
m1 + m2
We may consider three conditions
(i) if m1 = m2 , then v1 f = 0 and v2 f = v1i . The first body is stopped and the second body
takes off with the velocity the first one had initially. Now, both the momentum and
the kinetic energy of the first are completely transferred to the second.
(ii) If m2 > m1 then v1 f = −v1i . That is when a light body collides with a much heavier
body at rest, the velocity of light body is more or less reversed and the heavier body
remains at rest. A ball dropped on the earth rebounds with reversed velocity attaining
the same height from which it falls, if collision is elastic.
(iii) If m2 < m1 then v1 f = v1i and v2 f = 2v1i . It means when a heavy body collides with a
much lighter body at rest, the velocity of the heavy body remains almost unaffected
but the light body moves twice the velocity of heavy body.
Example 1: An empty freight car of mass m1=10000kg rolls at v1 = 2m / s on a level road and
collides with a loaded car of mass m2 = 20000kg standing at rest. If the car couple together,
find the speed v ' after the collision and also the loss in kinetic energy. What should be the
speed of the loaded car toward the empty car, in order that both shall be brought to rest by the
collision?
Solution: we have by the conservation of momentum
m1v1 = ( m1 + m2 )v '
On putting the value, we get

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m1
v' = v1
m1 + m2
=0.67m/s
1 1
Kinetic energy loss= m1v 21 − (m1 + m2 )v '2
2 2
4000
= = 13333 jule
3
If v2 be the speed of the loaded car towards the empty car to keep v ' = 0 . So,
m1v1 − m2 v2 = 0
m1
Therefore, v2 = v1
m2
m1
v2 = v1
m2
10000 × 2
v2 = = 1m / s
20000
Example 2: a bullet of mass 10kg moving horizontally with speed of 500m/s passes through a
block of wood of mass 1kg, initially at rest on frictionless surface. The bullet comes out of the
block with a speed of 200m/s. calculates the final speed of the block.
Solution:
By conservation of momentum, we have
m1v1i = m1v1 f + m2 v2 f
0.01x500=0.01x 200+ 1x v2f

On solving we get
V2f=3m/s
Example 3: A particle of mass m1 moving with velocity u1 collides elastically with another
particle of mass m2 at rest. After collision, the two particles move with equal speeds in opposite
directions. How m1 is related to m2.
Solution: consider v1 and v2 the velocities of particle m1 and m2 after collision. Therefore we
have
v1 = −v2
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Momentum before collision
m1u1 + m2 (0)
= m1u1
After collision
m1v1 + m2 v2
= m1v1 − m2 v1 , using above equation
Hence, by conservation of linear momentum, we have
m1u1 = m1v1 − m2v1
m1
Or, v1 = u1 , by the conservation of kinetic energy, we get
m1 − m2
1 1
m1u 21 = ( m1 + m2 )v12
2 2
On solving, we get
1 1 m1
m1u 21 = ( m1 + m2 )( ) 2 u12
2 2 m1 − m2
Or, m12 + m22 − 2m1m2 = m12 + m1m2
On solving we get
m2 = 3m1
13.6 CENTRAL FORCE

A central force is a force which acts towards or away from a fixed point and its magnitude
depends only on the distance from a fixed point. This point is called as centre of force.
r
Mathematically it is represented as F = f (r )rˆ , where f ( r ) is a function of distance r of the
r
particle from a fixed point. Unit vector r̂ is a vector along radius vector r of the particle with
respect to fixed point.
Examples of Central force:
• The gravitational force acting on a particle by another particle which is stationary in an

inertial frame of reference is a central force, which is always directed towards the Sun.
• A particle attached to one end of a spring whose other end is stationary in an inertial
frame of reference. The spring always pulls towards the fixed end.
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• The electrostatic force acting on a charged particle by another. The electron in Hydrogen
atom moves under a central force which is always directed towards the nucleus.
13.6.1 Centre of Mass Coordinates

r r
Let us consider two particle masses m1 and m2 with the position vector r1 and r2 with respect to
the origin in the laboratory frame of reference. The centre of mass position vector is as follow
Figure 13.4
r r
r m1r1 + m2 r2
rcm =
m1 + m2
If be the position vector relative to m1 and m2, which can be written as

r r r
r = r1 − r2
On solving these two equations we get

r r
r m1r1 + m2 ( r1 − r )
rcm =
m1 + m2
Or may be written as
r r m2 r
r1 = rcm + r
m1 + m2
We have reduced mass defined as
m1m2
µ=
m1 + m2
Therefore the above equation written as
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r r µ r
r1 = rcm + r
m1
Likewise
r r µ r
r2 = rcm − r
m2
r
rcm is zero in the centre of mass coordinate system as shown in figure? Therefore
r µ r
r1' = r
m1
r µ r
r2 ' = − r
m2
These are the relation between relative and centre of mass coordinates.
Example 4: Show that the centre of mass of two particles subject to their mutual interaction
moves with a constant velocity.
r r
Solution: Let us consider two particle masses m1 and m2 with the position vector r1 and r2 with
respect to the origin in the laboratory frame of reference. The force of interaction between them
r
is given as F = Frˆ , where r is the unit vector and F is the magnitude of the force between them.
Equation of motion of the particle is written as
r
d 2 r1
m1 2 = − Frˆ
dt
and
r
d 2 r2
m2 2 = Frˆ
dt
On combining these equations we get
r r
d 2 r1 d 2 r2
m1 + m2 =0
dt 2 dt 2
On integrating we get
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r r
dr1 dr2
m1 + m2 = const.
dt dt
Or, we can write
r r
m1v1 + m2v2 = const.
r r
v1 , v2 defined as the velocities of m1 and m2.
Therefore the velocity of the centre of mass of the particle is given as

r r
r m1v1 + m2 v2
vcm = = const.
m1 + m2
This shows that the centre of mass moves with a constant velocity.
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 4: The distance between the centres of carbon and oxygen
atoms in the carbon monoxide gas molecule is 1.13 × 10−10 m . Calculate the centre of mass of the
molecule relative to the carbon atom.
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 5: Two bodies of mass 10 kg and 2kg are moving with
velocities 2iˆ − 7 ˆj + 3kˆ and −10iˆ + 35 ˆj − 3kˆ m/s respectively. Find the velocity of centre of mass.
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 6: A moving particle of mass m collides head on with the
particle of mass 2m which is initially at rest. Show that the particle m will lose 8/9th part of its
initial kinetic energy after collision.
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 7: In an inelastic collision of two bodies, what are the
quantities which do not change after collision?
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 8: Is it possible to have a collision in which the whole of
kinetic energy is lost?
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 9: Moon revolves around the earth. Is any work being done
on the moon?
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 10: Two persons A and B lift equally heavy boxes from
ground to the same height, but A takes less time in lifting. Has A done more work? Are they
equally powerful?
13.7 KEPLER’S LAW
Kepler's laws describe the motion of planets around the Sun. Kepler knew 6 planets: Earth,
Venus, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. All these move in nearly the same flat plane. The
solar system is flat like a pancake! The Earth is on the pancake, too, so we see the entire system
edge-on--the entire pancake occupies one line or maybe a narrow strip cutting across the sky,
known as the ecliptic. Every planet, the Moon and Sun too, move along or near the ecliptic. If
you see a bunch of bright stars strung out in a line across the sky with the line perhaps also
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including the Moon, whose orbit is also close to that pancake, or the place on the horizon where
the Sun had just set you are probably seeing planets.
Ancient astronomers believed the Earth was the center of the Universe, the stars were on a
sphere rotating around it and the planets were moving on their own crystalspheres in funny ways.
They usually moved in the same direction, but sometimes their motion reversed for a month or
two, and no one knew why.
A Polish clergyman named Nicholas Copernicus figured out by 1543 that those motions made
sense if planets moved around the Sun, if the Earth was one of them, and if the more distant ones
moved more slowly so sometimes the Earth overtakes them, and they seem to move backwards
for a while. The orbits of Venus and Mercury were inside that of Earth, so they never move far
from the Sun. Which is why you never see Venus at midnight?
You will probably have heard or read that the pope and church fought the idea of Copernicus,
because in one of the psalms, which are really prayer-poems, the bible says that God set up the
Earth that it will not move that was one translation: a more correct one is "will not collapse".
Galileo, an Italian contemporary of Kepler who supported the ideas of Copernicus, was tried by
the church for disobedience and was sentenced to house arrest for the rest of his life.
It was an age when people often followed ancient authors (like the Greek Aristoteles) rather than
check out with their own eyes, what Nature was really doing. When people started checking,
observing, experimenting and calculating, that became the scientific revolution. Our modern
technology is the ultimate result, and Kepler's laws (together with Galileo's work and that of
William Gilbert on magnetism) are important, because they started that revolution. There are
three laws regarding the motion of planets around the sun.
13.7.1 Kepler's first law
Each planet revolves in an elliptical orbit around the Sun; the Sun is at one of the foci of the
ellipse. Sometimes referred to as the law of ellipses - explains that planets are orbiting the sun in
a path described as an ellipse. An ellipse can easily be constructed using a pencil, two tacks, a
string, a sheet of paper and a piece of cardboard. Tack the sheet of paper to the cardboard using
the two tacks. Then tie the string into a loop and wrap the loop around the two tacks. Take your
pencil and pull the string until the pencil and two tacks make a triangle, see diagram. Then begin
to trace out a path with the pencil, keeping the string wrapped tightly around the tacks. The
resulting shape will be an ellipse. An ellipse is a special curve in which the sum of the distances
from every point on the curve to two other points is a constant. The two other points (represented
here by the tack locations) are known as the foci of the ellipse. The closer together that these
points are, the more closely that the ellipse resembles the shape of a circle. In fact, a circle is the
special case of an ellipse in which the two foci are at the same location. Kepler's first law is
rather simple - all planets orbit the sun in a path that resembles an ellipse, with the sun being
located at one of the foci of that ellipse.
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Figure 13.5
13.7.2 Kepler's second law

The radius vector of the planet relative to the Sun sweeps out equal area in equal times that is the
areal velocity is constant. Sometimes referred to as the law of equal areas - describes the speed
at which any given planet will move while orbiting the sun. The speed at which any planet
moves through space is constantly changing. A planet moves fastest when it is closest to the sun
and slowest when it is farthest from the Sun. Yet, if an imaginary line were drawn from the
center of the planet to the center of the sun, that line would sweep out the same area in equal
periods of time. For instance, if an imaginary line were drawn from the earth to the sun, then the
area swept out by the line in every 31-day month would be the same. This is shown in the
diagram below. As can be observed in the diagram, the areas formed when the earth is closest to
the sun can be approximated as a wide but short triangle; whereas the areas formed when the
earth is farthest from the sun can be approximated as a narrow but long triangle. These areas are
of the same size. Since the base of these triangles are shortest when the earth is farthest from the
sun, the earth would have to be moving more slowly in order for this imaginary area to be of the
same size as when the earth is closest to the sun.
Figure 13.6
13.7.3 Kepler's third law

The square of the period of revolution of any planet around the sun is proportional to the cube of
the semi major axis of the elliptical orbit. Sometimes referred to as the law of harmonies -
compares the orbital period and radius of orbit of a planet to those of other planets. Unlike
Kepler's first and second laws that describe the motion characteristics of a single planet, the third
law makes a comparison between the motion characteristics of different planets. The comparison
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being made is that the ratio of the squares of the periods to the cubes of their average distances
from the sun is the same for every one of the planets.
If T is the time period of a planet and r is the distance of planet from the Sun, then
T 2 ∝ r3
Or, T 2 = Kr 3 , where K is a constant. From this law it follows that larger is the distance of the
planet from the Sun, larger will be the period of revolution. For example, Venus is nearest to
Sun, its period is 88 days while the planet Pluto is farthest to Sun, its period is 248 days.
13.7.4 Newton’s Conclusion from Kepler’s Law
Newton derived important conclusion from Kepler’s law. He assumed that the orbit of a planet
around the Sun is almost circular.
According to Kepler’s second law the areal velocity of a planet around the sun remains constant.
Therefore in a circular orbit the linear speed of a planet will remain constant.
From Kepler’s third law we have T 2 ∝ r 3 . In a circular orbit a centripetal force acts on a planet,
the direction of force is towards centre and its magnitude is given by
mv 2
F= , where m is the mass of the planet, v is its linear speed and r is radius of circular orbit.
r
Linear speed v= distance travelled in one revolution/ period of revolution
2π r
F= , there combining these equations, we get
T
4π 2 m
F=
Kr 2
m
Or we can write F ∝ , thus Newton’s law was derived with following conclusions from
r2
Kepler’s law:
1. A planet revolving around the Sun is acted upon by force whose direction is towards the
sun.
2. The force acting on the planet is directly proportional to the mass of the planet.
3. The force acting on the planet is inversely proportional to the square of the distance of
planet from the Sun.
Self Assessment Question (SAQ) 11: Select the correct choice:

1) Which statement is correct
(a) A central force is always conservative
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(b) A central force is always non conservative

(c) Both are correct
(d) None of these correct
2) The total energy of a satellite going around the earth is
(a) Zero
(b) Positive
(c) Negative
(d) Variable
3) The speed of a satellite depends upon
(a) Mass of satellite
(b) Material of satellite
(c) Height of satellite above earth surface
(d) All of above
4) According to Kepler’s 2nd law, the radius vector of a planet relative to Sun sweeps out
equal areas in equal intervals of time. The law is a consequence of conservation of
(a) Linear momentum
(b) Angular momentum
(c) Energy
(d) Newton’s law of gravitation
5) the period of a satellite in a circular orbit of radius R is T. the period of another
satellite in a circular orbit of radius 4R is
(a) 4T
(b) t/4
(c) 8T
(d) T/8
13.8 SUMMARY
In this unit, you have studied conservative and non-conservative forces. On which factors these
forces depend. You have studied that the central forces are conservative forces. Also, we have
derived that force is the negative gradient of potential. You have studied about the collision. We
defined there are two types of collision, elastic and non-elastic collision. We also derived that
momentum is conserved in elastic collision. You have studied central force, centre of mass
coordinates. We have studied in details about the Keplers first laws, second law and third law.
The first law states that the shape of each planet's orbit is an ellipse with the sun at one focus.
The sun is thus off-center in the ellipse and the planet's distance from the sun varies as the planet
moves through one orbit. The second law specifies quantitatively how the speed of a planet
increases as its distance from the sun decreases. If an imaginary line is drawn from the sun to the
planet, the line will sweep out areas in space that are shaped like pie slices. The second law states
that the area swept out in equal periods of time is the same at all points in the orbit. When the
planet is far from the sun and moving slowly, the pie slice will be long and narrow; when the
planet is near the sun and moving fast, the pie slice will be short and fat. The third law
establishes a relation between the average distance of the planet from the sun the semi major axis
of the ellipse and the time to complete one revolution around the sun (the period): the ratio of the
cube of the semi major axis to the square of the period is the same for all the planets including
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the earth. Many solved examples are given in the unit to make the concept clear. To check your
progress, self assessment questions are given place to place.
13.9 GLOSSARY
Dissipative-wastefully
Intuitively- instinctively
Fundamental- essential
Fright Car- to carry load
Stationary- fixed
Interaction- contact
Ecliptic-apparent path
Constellations- collections
Imaginary- unreal
1. The potential energy of a body is given by
U = 40 + 6 x 2 − 7 xy + 8 y 2 + 32 z , where U is in jule and x, y, z are in meter. Deduce the

components of the force on the body when it is in position (-2, 0, 5).
2. True or False statements
(i) Conservative forces depend only on the initial and final positions of the body.
r
(ii) Conservative force can be expressed as F = − gradU , where U is the kinetic energy.
(iii) Gravitational force is an example of non-conservative force.
(iv) Force of friction is a conservative force.
(v) Non conservative forces are independent upon path.
(vi) Curl of conservative force is zero.
3. The maximum and minimum distances of a comet from the Sun are 1.6 ×1012 m and
18.0 × 1010 m respectively. If the speed of the comet at the nearest point is 6.0 × 10 4 m / s ,
calculate the speed at the farthest pint.
4. Earth revolution round the Sun has radius 1.5 × 1011 m and period 3.15 ×107 s . If the
gravitational constant is 6.67 ×10−11 Nm 2 / Kg 2 , calculate the mass of the Sun.
5. The period of a satellite in circular orbit of radius 12000km around the planet is 3 hours.
Obtain the period of a satellite in circular orbit of radius 48000km around the same
planet.
6. The mean distance of Mars from Sun is 1.524 times the distance of earth from Sun.
Calculate the period of revolution of mars around the Sun.
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7. A satellite moves in a circular orbit around the earth at a height R/2 from Earth’s surface,
where R is the radius of the earth. Calculate its period of revolution. Radius of the earth
is 6.38 ×106 m
8. The period of the Moon is approximately 27.2 days (2.35x106 s). Determine the radius
of the Moon's orbit. Mass of the earth = 5.98x1024 kg, T = 2.35x106 s, G = 6.6726 x 10-
11N-m2/kg2.
9. Define central force.
10. Give the example of central force.
11. State Kepler’s third law.
12. What would happen if a planet suddenly stands still in its orbit?
13. An artificial satellite is resolving around the Earth in an orbit very close to earth. What
would happen if the kinetic energy of the satellite is suddenly doubled?
14. What remain constant in the field of central force?
15. Is damping force conservative?
13.11 ANSWERS
r r
1. F = gradU = −∇U
r r r r r
curlF = −∇ × F = −∇ × (∇U )
=0
r r r
2. curlF = −∇ × F
r r
curlF = −∇ × ((2 xy + z 2 )iˆ + x 2 ˆj + 2 xzkˆ )
On solving we get
r
curlF = 0
r r r
3. curlF = −∇ × F
r dv d dr
F = ma = m = m
dt dt dt
Also θ = ωt , using these
r
curlF = 0
m1r1 + m2 r2
4. rcm =
m1 + m2
rcm = 0.64 ×10−10 m , which is along the line of symmetry
r r
r m1v1 + m2 v2
5. vcm = = const.
m1 + m2
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r ˆ /s
vcm = 2km
Ki − K f
6. =8/9
Ki
7. In an elastic collision of two bodies the kinetic energy of the system is not conserved. In
an elastic collision of two bodies the total linear momentum ant total energy of the
system does not change.
8. Yes, in perfectly inelastic collision of two bodies moving towards each other with equal
linear momentum.
9. No, the gravitational force acting on moon is always at right angle to the motion of the
moon. Hence work done is zero.
10. No, they have done equal work because work does not depend upon time. However, A is
more powerful.
11. (a), (c), (c), (b), (c)
Terminal Questions:
1. Given U = 40 + 6 x 2 − 7 xy + 8 y 2 + 32 z , the x, y, z components of the force at the position

dU dU
(-2, 0, 5) are given by Fx = − = −12 x + 7 y = 24 N , Fy = − = 7 x − 16 y = −14 N
dx dy
dU
And Fz = − = −32 N
dz
2.
(i) T
(i) F
(ii) F
(iii)F
(iv) F
(v) T
3. by conservation of angular momentum
L = mvr = const
mv1r1 = mv2 r2
6.0 × 104 × 8.0 ×1010
Or, v =
1.6 ×1012
= 3.0 × 103 m / s
4π 2 r 3
4. we have T =
GM s
Therefore,
4π 2 r 3
Ms =
GT 2
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4 × (3.14) 2 × (1.5 ×1011 )3

Ms =
6.67 ×10−11 × (3.15 ×107 ) 2
M s = 2.0 ×1030 kg
5. the period of a satellite is given by
T ∝ r 3/2
If T1 is the period in an orbit of radius r1 , then
T r
= ( )3/2
T1 r1
3 12000 3/2
=( )
T1 48000
Or, T1 = 24hours
6.
T ∝ r 3/2
Therefore,
Tmars r
= ( mars )3/2
Tearth rearth
Or,
Tmars
= (1.524)3/2 = 1.88
Tearth
Tmars = Tearth ×1.88 = 1.88 earth year

Or,
2π ( R + h) ( R + h)
7. T =
R R
Here, h=R/2
2π × 1.5 R 1.5 R
Therefore, T =
R g
R
T = 2π (1.5)3/2
g
6.38 ×106
T = 2 × 3.14 (1.5)3/2
9.8
T = 9310 s
4π 2 r 3
M
8. We have s GT 2 =
T 2GM 3/2
Or, r = ( )
4π 2
= 3.82 × 108 m
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9. In this case only the gravitational force of Sun’s attraction would act on the planet and so
it would be accelerated towards the sun and fall into the sun.
10. The satellite would escape from the earth.
11. Angular momentum
12. No, it is non conservative.
13.12 REFERENCES

4. Physics Principal and Application, 6th edition, Pearson Prentice Hall.
5. Mechanics by P.K. Srivastava, New Age International.
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UNIT 14 ELASTICITY AND ELASTIC CONSTANT
Structure
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Objective
14.3 Elasticity
14.3.1 Strain
14.3.2. Stress
14.3.3What is elastic limit
14.3.4Stress- Strain curve
14.4 Hooke’s Law
14.5Elastic Constants
14.5.1 Young's Modulus of Elasticity
14.5.2 Bulk Modulus of Elasticity
14.5.3 Modulus of Rigidity (η)
14.5.4 Poisson’s Ratio
14.5.5 Points you must note about elastic modulus
14.6Relation among elastic constants
14.6.1Relation between Y, η and σ
14.6.2 Relation between Y, a and K
14.6.3 Relation between Y, η and K
14.7 Derivation of relation among elastic constants
14.7.1 Derivation for the Relation between Y, η and σ
14.7.2 Derivation for theRelation between Y, K and σ
14.7.3 Derivation for the Relation between Y, η and K
14.7.4 Derivation for the Relation between η, K and σ
14.8 Summery
14.9 Glossary
14.10.1 Multiple choice questions
14.10.2 Solved Problems
14.11Possible SAQ (self Assessment Questions)
14.12 References
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14.1 Introduction:
In the course of mechanics unit 6, Block-3 you studied the dynamics of rigid bodies. It means
that during the motion of the body if the relative position of constituent particles remains same
then the body is termed as rigid body. After the better understanding of rigid body you should
try to understand the physical concept of non rigid body where the position of the constituent
particles in the body changed after the application of external force. This is to be studied in the
Block-4 of unit 14 in terms of new terminology ELASTICITY.
In physics, a rigid body is an idealization of a solid body in which deformation is
neglected. In other words, the distance between any two given points of a rigid body remains
constant in time regardless of external forces exerted on it. Even though such an object cannot
physically exist due to relativity, objects can normally be assumed to be perfectly rigid if they
are not moving near the speed of light.
Physical properties are properties that can be measured or observed without changing the
chemical nature of the substance. All properties of matter are either extensive or intensive and
either physical or chemical. Extensive properties, such as mass and volume, depend on the
amount of matter that is being measured. Intensive properties, such as density and color, do not
depend on the amount of matter. Both extensive and intensive properties are physical properties,
which mean they can be measured without changing the substance's chemical identity. For
example, the freezing point of a substance is a physical property: when water freezes, it is still
water (H2O)—it is just in a different physical state. Some examples of physical properties are:
Color (intensive)
Density (intensive)
Volume (extensive)
Mass (extensive)
Boiling point (intensive): the temperature at which a substance boils
Melting point (intensive): the temperature at which a substance melts
14.2 Objective:
The main objective of this unit is to study in detail about the elasticity and their physical
interpretations and also to acquaint the student about the elastic limit, stress, strain, Hooks law,
different types of elastic constants and their interrelationships. However, the deformation in the
object can occur after the application of external force. The physical interpretation and their
concerned relations have been interpreted in their subsequent sections. At last the varities of
problems related to different topics have been discussed for better understanding.
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14.3 Elasticity:
Elasticity is the ability of a body to resist a distorting influence or stress and to return to its
original size and shape when the stress is removed. If the material is elastic, the object will return
to its initial shape and size when these forces are removed. The amount of elasticity of a
material is determined by two types of material parameter. The first type of material parameter is
called a modulus, which measures the amount of force per unit area (stress) needed to achieve a
given amount of deformation. The units of modulus are Pascal’s (Pa).A higher modulus typically
indicates that the material is harder to deform. The second type of parameter measures the elastic
limit. The limit can be a stress beyond which the material no longer behaves elastic and
permanent deformation of the material will take place. If the stress is released, the material will
elastically return to a permanent deformed shape instead of the original shape.
14.3.1. Strain:
• When a body is under a system of forces or couples in equilibrium then a change is

produced in the dimensions of the body.
• This fractional change or deformation produced in the body is called strain.
• Strain is a dimensionless quantity.
• Strain is of three types
(a) Longitudinal strain:- It is defined as the ratio of the change in length to the original length.
If L is the original length and ∆L is the change in length then ∆L/L is termed as longitudinal
strain.
Experiments have shown that the change in length (∆L) depends on only a few variables. As
already noted ∆L is proportional to the applied force F and depends on the substance from which
the object is made. Additionally, the change in length is proportional to the original length L0
and inversely proportional to the cross-sectional area of the wire or rod. For example, a long
guitar string will stretch more than a short one, and a thick string will stretch less than a thin one.
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Figure 14.1
(b) Volume strain:-It is defined as the ratio of change in volume to the original volume.
(c) Shearing strain:- If the deforming forces produce change in shape of the body then the strain
is called shear strain. In practice since θ is much smaller than l so, tanθ≅ θ and the strain is
simply the angle θ(measured in radians). Thus, shear strain is pure number without units as it is
ratio of two lengths.
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14.3.2 Stress:
When the external deforming forces act on a body, internal forces opposing the former are
developed at each section of the body. The magnitude of the internal forces per unit area of the
section is called stress. In the equilibrium state of the deformed body, the internal forces are
equal and opposite of the external forces. Therefore, Stress is measured by the external forces
per unit area of their application. The dimensions are [ML-1 T-2] and its units are N/m2. The
details are discussed in the different types of elastic constants. Stress is the force per unit area on
a body that tends to cause it to change shape. Stress is a measure of the internal forces in a body
between its particles. These internal forces are a reaction to the external forces applied on the
body that cause it to separate, compress or slide. External forces are either surface forces or body
forces. Stress is the average force per unit area that a particle of a body exerts on an adjacent
particle, across an imaginary surface that separates them.
The formula for uniaxial normal stress is:

a= .
Ï
Where σ is the stress, F is the force and A is the surface area.In SI units, force is measured
in Newtonand area in square meters.
14.3.3 What is elastic limit:

Elastic limit is the upper limit of deforming force up to which, if deforming force is removed,
the body regains its original form completely and beyond which if deforming force is increased,
the body loses its property of elasticity and gets permanently deformed. This mobile friendly
simulation allows students to stretch and compress spring to explore relationships among force,
spring constant, displacement and potential energy in a spring. You can use it to promote
understanding of predictable mathematical relationship that underlies Hooke's law. Playing
around with this simulation you can get an understanding of restoring force.
14.3.4 Stress- Strain curve:

In the curve given below, The part OA is a straight line which shows that up to the point A,
stress is directional proportional to strain.i.e. Hooks law is obeyed up to A. The point A is called
the limit of proportionality.
If the stress is further increased, a point B known as elastic limit of the material is reached. This
point lies near the point A and up to this point; the wire takes back its original length, when the
load is removed. Hence for the part AB of the curve, stress is necessarily proportional to strain.
On increasing the load beyond elastic limit, the stress-strain curve takes a bend. Now, at any
point if the wire is unloaded, it does not regain its original length and gets permanent stretch,
which we call permanent set. If the wire is now loaded, an entirely new stress-strain curve will
represent its behavior.
If the load is further increased, a point C is reached, where the strain is much greater for a small
increase in the load. This point C is called the Yield Point and the corresponding stress being the
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yield stress. Beyond this point C, the extension increases rapidly without an increase in the load,
i.e. the material of the wire flows beyond C. This is known as plastic flow. As the wire becomes
thin, the stress becomes considerably greater and the wire cannot support the same as before and
wire is to be prevented from being broken, the load must be diminished.
After crossing the yield point, the thinning of wire no longer remains uniform and the diameter
of a section decreases considerably. Now, the wire shows a phenomenon, known as 'necking'.
Immediately, as this occur, the stress decreases automatically and the portion EF of the curve is
obtained; ultimately a point F is known as Breaking- point, is reached, at which the wire breaks.
The stress corresponding to this point is F is known as breaking stress. Here, the stress
corresponding to E is called the ultimate strength or tensile strength of the given material. The
tensile strength of the material is defined as the ratio of maximum load to which the specimen
wire may be subjected by slowly increasing load to the original cross-sectional area of the wire.
The ultimate strength of a material is, however measured by the stress causing the test specimen
to break.
Figure 14.2
14.4 Hooke's Law:

Robert Hooke (1635-1703) invented the law as, within the proportional limit stress is directly
proportional to strain. When studying springs and elasticity, the 17th century physicist Robert
Hooke noticed that the stress vs strain curve for many materials has a linear region. Within
certain limits, the force required to stretch an elastic object such as a metal spring is directly
proportional to the extension of the spring.
• Hook's law is the fundamental law of elasticity and is stated as “for small deformations
stress is proportional to strain".
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stress ∝ strain
Thus,
or,
stress /strain = constant
• This constant is known as modulus of elasticity of a given material, which depends upon
the nature of the material of the body and the manner in which body is deformed.
• Hook's law is not valid for plastic materials.
• Units and dimension of the modulus of elasticity are same as those of stress.
Example for Understanding:
The spring is a marvel of human engineering and creativity. For one, it comes in so many
varieties – the compression spring, the extension spring, the torsion spring, the coil spring, etc. –
all of which serve different and specific functions. These functions in turn allow for the creation
of many man-made objects, most of which emerged as part of the Scientific Revolution during
the late 17th and 18th centuries.
As an elastic object used to store mechanical energy, the applications for them are extensive,
making possible such things as an automotive suspension systems, pendulum clocks, hand
sheers, wind-up toys, watches, rat traps, digital micromirror devices, and of course, the slinky.
Like so many other devices invented over the centuries, a basic understanding of the mechanics
is required before it can so widely used.
Figure 14.3: Illustration of Hooke’s Law, showing the relationship between force and distance
when applied to a spring.
This can be expressed mathematically as F = -kX, where F is the force applied to the spring
(either in the form of strain or stress); X is the displacement of the spring, with a negative value
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demonstrating that the displacement of the spring once it is stretched; and k is the spring
constant.
Hooke’s law is the first classical example of an explanation of elasticity – which is the property
of an object or material which causes it to be restored to its original shape after distortion. This
ability to return to a normal shape after experiencing distortion can be referred to as a “restoring
force”. Understood in terms of Hooke’s Law, this restoring force is generally proportional to the
amount of “stretch” experienced.
In addition to governing the behavior of springs, Hooke’s Law also applies in many other
situations where an elastic body is deformed. These can include anything from inflating a
balloon and pulling on a rubber band to measuring the amount of wind force needed to make a
tall building bend and sway.
Figure 14.4 Illustration from Hooke’s 1678 treaties “De potentiarestitutiva (Of Spring)” Source:
umn.edu
This law has had many important practical applications, with one being the creation of a balance
wheel, which made possible the creation of the mechanical clock, the portable timepiece, the
spring scale and the manometer (the pressure gauge). Also, because it is a close approximation of
all solid bodies (as long as the forces of deformation are small enough), numerous branches of
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science and engineering as also indebted to Hooke for coming up with this law. These include
the disciplines of seismology, molecular mechanics and acoustics.
However, like most of the classical mechanics, Hooke’s Law only works within a limited frame
of reference. Because no material can be compressed beyond a certain minimum size (or
stretched beyond a maximum size) without some permanent deformation or change of state, it
only applies so long as a limited amount of force or deformation is involved. In fact, many
materials will noticeably deviate from Hooke’s law well before those elastic limits are reached.
Still, in its general form, Hooke’s Law is compatible with Newton’s laws of static equilibrium.
Together, they make it possible to deduce the relationship between strain and stress for complex
objects in terms of the intrinsic material properties. For example, one can deduce that a
homogeneous rod with uniform cross section will behave like a simple spring when stretched,
with a stiffness (k) directly proportional to its cross-section area and inversely proportional to its
length.
14.5 Elastic Constants:
14.5.1Young's Modulus of Elasticity:

• Young's Modulus of elasticity is the ratio of longitudinal stress to longitudinal strain,
within elastic limit.
• It is denoted by Y.
• Young's Modulus of elasticity is given by
• Let us now consider a wire of length l having area of cross-section equal to A. If the force
F acting on the wire, stretches the wire by length ∆ l then
Figure 14.4
and
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From (1) and (2) we have Young's modulus of elasticity as
• Young's modulus of elasticity has dimensions of force/Area i.e. of pressure.

• Unit of Young's modulus is N/m2.
• If area of cross-section of a wire is given by A = πr2 then Young's modulus is
again if A = π r2 = 1cm2 and ∆ l = l = 1cm then

Y=F
Thus, Young's modulus can also be defined as the force required to double the length
of a wire of unit length and unit area of cross-section.
14.5.2 Bulk Modulus of Elasticity:

• The ratio of normal stress to volume strain within elastic limits is called Bulk Modulus of
elasticity of a given material.
• It is denoted by K.
• Suppose a force F is applied normal to a surface of a body having cross-sectional area
equal to A, so as to cause a change in it’s volume.
If applied force bring about a change ∆V in the volume of the body and V is the original
volume of the body then,
and
Volume strain = ∆V/V
So, Bulk Modulus of elasticity would be,
Thus,
• For gases and liquids the normal stress is caused by change in pressure i. e.,
normal stress = change in pressure ∆P.
Thus, bulk Modulus is
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here negative sign indicates that the volume decreases if pressure increases and vice-
versa.
• For extremely small changes in pressure and volume, the Bulk Modulus is given by
• Reciprocal of Bulk Modulus is called compressibility of the substance. Thus,
14.5.3 Modulus of Rigidity (η):

• When a body is sheared, the ratio of tangential stress to the shearing strain within elastic
limits is called the Modulus of Rigidity and it is denoted by η.
• If lower face of the rectangular block shown below in the figure, is fixed and tangential
force is applied at the upper face of area A, then shape of rectangular block changes.
Figure 14.6
So,
LL̕ʹ =
shearing strain = θ ≅ tanθ = = (where bb̓ = x, displacement of upper face)
º º
4z 4 G =
or,
Ï
Thus,
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14.5.4 Poisson’s Ratio:
The ratio of lateral strain to linear strain is called Poisson’s ratio. It is denoted by ‘σ’. The lateral
strain is defined as the ratio of change in diameter to original diameter. If a wire of length L and
diameter D, is elongated by pulling to length (L+ l), it’s literal dimension (diameter) decreases to
(D-d).
σ = lateral strain/linear strain.

e–dcf
eºdQ f
=
The value of ‘σ’ varies from 1/3 to 1/4 depending upon the material. If † is the applied tensile
stress and C is the young’s modulus of the wire, then linear strain is (†/C) and lateral strain is
a. (†dC)
14.5.5 Points you must note about elastic modulus:
1. The value of elastic modulus is independent of stress and strain. It depends only on the
nature of the material.
2. Greater value of modulus of elasticity means that the material has more elasticity i.e.,
material is more elastic.
3. Young's Modulus and Shear Modulus exists only for solids while Bulk Modulus is
defined for all three stats of matter.
4. Three modulus of elasticity Y, η and K depends on temperature. Their value decreases
with the increase in temperature.
5. In case of longitudinal stress, shape remains unchanged while the volume changes. In
tensile one volume increases while in compressive one volume decreases.
6. In shear stress, volume remains the same but shape changes.
7. In volume stress, volume changes but shape remains the same.
14.6 Relation between elastic constants
14.6.1 Relation between Y, η and σ:
Y = 2η [1+ σ]
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14.6.2 Relation between Y, e and K:
Y = 3K (1-2σ)
14.6.3 Relation between Y, η and K:
Y=9Kη/ (3K+η)
14.7 DERIVATION OF RELATION AMONG ELASTIC CONSTANTS:
14.7.1 Derivation for the Relation between Y, η and σ:

Let us establish a relation among the elastic constants Y, η and σ. Consider a cube of material of
side ‘a' subjected to the action of the shear and complementary shear stresses as shown in the
figure and producing the strained shape as shown in the figure below. Assuming that the strains
are small and the angle A C B may be taken as 450.
Figure 14.7
Therefore, strain on the diagonal OA = Change in length / original length
Since angle between OA and OB is very small hence OA = OB therefore BC, is the change in the
length of the diagonal OA
Thus, strain on diagonal OA = BC/OA
= AC cos 450 / OA
OA= a/ sin 450
= a. √ 2
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Hence, tensile strain = AC/a√ 2 . 1/ √ 2
γ=AC / 2a
but AC = a γ (as tan γ ≅ γ = AC/a) , where γ = shear strain
Thus, the strain on diagonal = ar /2a = r / 2
From the definition, If † is the applied sharing stress, then
η = †/ γ or
γ = †/ η
Thus, the strain on the diagonal= γ /2 = † / 2η.
Now this shear stress system is equivalent or can be replaced by a system of direct stresses at
value to the applied shear strain stress †, thus decreasing diagonal DN and increasing OC in
450 as shown below. One set will be compressive, the other tensile, and both will be equal in
length.
Figure 14.8
Thus, for the direct state of stress system which applies along the diagonals:
strain on diagonal = a1 = σ1/Y - σ. σ2 /Y, ( a compressive strain †2/ C is equivalent to a tensile

strain † × (†2/ C) in the lateral direction OA, increasing it’s length)
=†/ Y- σ. (-†)/Y
= †/ Y(1+σ).
Equating the two strains one may get
†/2η= †(1+σ)/ Y
Y= 2η(1+σ).
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We have introduced a total of four elastic constants, i.e Y, η, K and σ. It turns out that not all of
these are independent of the others. In fact given any two of them, the other two can be found.
Again Y= 3K(1-2σ)
K = Y/{3(1-2σ)}
When σ = 0.5, the value of E is infinite, rather than a zero value of E and volumetric strain is
zero, or in other words, the material is incompressible.
14.7.2 Derivation for the Relation between Y, K and σ:
Consider a cube subjected to three equal stresses † as shown in the figure below, due to which it
is being expanded in all directions.
Figure 14.9
volumetric stress † is given as;

The total strain in one direction or along one edge due to the application of hydrostatic stress or
Liner strain along one edge =
†/Y - σ.†/Y- σ.†/Y
† (1- 2σ) / Y
volumetric strain = 3 times of linear strain
= 3.† (1- 2σ)/ Y.
By definition
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Bulk modulus of elasticity (K) = Volumetric stress / Volumetric strain
or
Volumetric strain = † / K
Equating the two strains we get
Y= 3K(1-2σ)
14.7.3 Derivation for the Relation between Y, η and K:

The relationship between Y, η and K can be easily determined by eliminating σ from the already
derived relations
Y = 2 η ( 1 + σ ) and Y = 3 K ( 1 -2 σ ).
Thus, the following relationship may be obtained
Y = 9Kη/ (3K+η).
14.7.4 Derivation for the Relation between η, K and σ:

From the already derived relations, Y can be eliminated
Y = 2η [1+ σ]
Y = 3K (1-2 σ)
Thus, we get
2η [1+ σ] = 3K (1-2 σ)
σ= 0.5(3K-2η)(η+3K).
14.8 Summary:
In this unit, you have studied about elastic materials and their elastic properties. To present the
clear understanding of elasticity and different elastic constants, the elastic limit, Hooke’s law and
enter relationships between elastic constants have been discussed. The derivations of elastic
constants in a different way are given in this chapter. Applications of elasticity in the field of
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science and technology have been described. The pictorial understanding of elastic constants
such as Young modulus Y, Bulk modulus K and Modulus of rigidity η have been discussed.
14.9 Glossary:
Elastic – Regain – return into original shape
Elastic limit – a region to follow Hooke’s law, stress proportional to strain
Stress – force per unit area – pressure
Limit- within the defined range
Shear – some deformation from original one
Confined- restricted
Undergo- suffer
Maintain- sustain
Resist- refuse to go along with
Strain – ratio of change in dimension to original dimension
Compressibility – reciprocal of bulk modulus
14.10 Terminal Questions:
14.10.1 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Maximum limit up to which stress is applied on body without deformation is called
a. limit
b. elastic limit
c. strain
d. none of above
2. If a 1 m long steel wire having area 5 x 10-5 is stretched through 1 mm by force of 10, 000 N
then young modulus of wire is
a. 2 x 1011 N m-2
b. 3 N m-4
c. 4 N m-2
d. 5 N m-2
3. Ratio of stress to strain is

a. 1
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b. 0
c. 3
d. constant
4. Stress is
a. External force
b. Internal resistive force
c. Axial force
d. Radial force
5. Which of the following is not a basic type of strain?

a. Compressive strain
b. Shear strain
c. Area strain
d. Volume strain
6. Tensile Strain is
a. Increase in length / original length
b.Decrease in length / original length
c. Change in volume / original volume
d. All of the above
7. Compressive Strain is
a. Increase in length / original length
b. Decrease in length / original length
c. Change in volume / original volume
d. All of the above
8. Hooke’s law is applicable within

a. Elastic limit
b. Plastic limit
c. Fracture point
d. Ultimate strength
9. Young’s Modulus of elasticity is

a. Tensile stress / Tensile strain
b. Shear stress / Shear strain
c. Tensile stress / Shear strain
d. Shear stress / Tensile strain
10. Maximum limit up to which stress is applied on body without deformation is called
a. limit
b. elastic limit
c. strain
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d. none of above.
(Ans: 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b, 5-c, 6-a, 7-b, 8-a, 9-a, 10-b)
1. If a 1 m long steel wire having area 5 * 10-5 is stretched through 1 mm by force of 10, 000 N
then young modulus of wire is
a. 2X 1011 N m-2
b. 3 N m-4
c. 4 N m-2
d. 5 N m-2
2. Ratio of stress to strain is

a. 1
b. 0
c. 3
d. constant
3. Which of the following material is more elastic?
(a) Rubber
(b) Glass
(c) Steel
(d) Wood
4. A load of 1 kN acts on a bar having cross-sectional area 0.8 cm2 and length 10 cm. The stress
developed in the bar is
(a) 12.5 N/mm2
(b) 25 N/mm2
(c) 50 N/mm2
(d) 75 N/mm2
5. A brittle material has

(a) No elastic zone
(b) No plastic zone
(c) Large plastic zone
(d) None of these
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6. The length of a wire is increased by 1 mm on the application of a certain load. In a wire of the
same material but of twice the length and half the radius, the same force will produce an
elongation of
(a) 0.5 mm
(b) 2 mm
(c) 4 mm
(d) 8 mm.
14.10.2 Solved Problems:

Question 1. A block of gelatin is 60 mm by 60 mm by 20 mm when unstressed. A force of .245
N is applied tangentially to the upper surface causing a 5 mm displacement relative to the lower
surface. The block is placed such that 60X60 comes on the lower and upper surface. Find the
shearing stress, shearing strain and shear modulus
(a) (68.1 N/m2 , .25 , 272.4 N/m2)
(b) (68 N/m2 , .25 , 272 N/m2)
(c) (67 N/m2 , .26 , 270.4 N/m2)
(d) (68.5 N/m2 , .27 , 272.4 N/m2)
Solution:
Shear stress=F/A=.24536×10−4=68.1N/m2
Shear strain=tanθ=d/h=5/20=.25
Shear modulus
strain=272.4N/m
Question 2.A steel wire of diameter 4 mm has a breaking strength of 4X105N. The breaking
strength of similar steel wire of diameter 2 mm is
(a)1X105N.
(b) 4X105N.
(c) 16X105N.
(d) none of the these
Solution
Breaking strength is proportional to square of diameter,Since diameter becomes half,Breaking
strength reduced by 1/4. Hence A is correct.
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Question 3.What is the SI unit of modulus of elasticity of a substance?

(a) Nm-1
(b) Nm-2
(c) Jm-1
(d) Unit less quantity
Solution
Answer is b
Question 4A thick uniform rubber rope of density 1.5 gcm-3 and Young Modulus 5X10106 Nm-
2
has a length 8 m. when hung from the ceiling of the room, the increase in length due to its own
weight would be ?
(a) .86m
(b) .2m
(c) .1m
(d) .096m
Solution The weight of the rope can be assumed to act at its mid point. Now the extension x is
proportional to the original length L. if the weight of the rope acts at its midpoint, the extension
will be that produced by the half of the rope. So replacing L by L2L2 in the expression for
Young 's Modulus. Substituting the values, we get
l=.096ml=.096m
14.11 Numerical Questions:

Problem 1: A spring stretches 5 cm when a load of 20 N is hung on it. If instead, we put a load
of 30 N, how much will the spring stretch? What is the spring constant?
Solution: There are a couple of ways to solve this problem.

Way #1: Notice that 30 N = 20 N + 10 N
20 N creates a stretch of 5 cm. Since 10 N is half of 20 N, then 10 N will create a stretch that is
half of 5 cm or 2.5 cm.
Total stretch = 5 cm + 2.5 cm = 7.5 cm
Way #2: Set up a proportion.
5 cm is to 20 N as 'new stretch' is to 30 N.
5 × 30 = new stretch × 20
150 = new stretch × 20
new stretch = 7.5 cm
To get the spring constant, make a couple of good observation.
20 = 4 × 5
30 = 4 × 7.5
F=4×x
F is the force applied and x is the stretch
The spring constant is k = 4
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Problem 2: With a weight of 25 kg, a spring stretches 6 cm. Its elastic limit is reached with a
weight of 150 kg. How far did the spring stretch?
Since 150 kg divided by 25 kg = 6 kg, 150 kg is 6 times bigger.
The stretch will then be 6 times bigger than 6 cm or 36 cm.
Problem 3: A spring has a spring constant that is equal to 3.5. What force (in kilograms) will
make it stretch 4 cm?
F=k×x
F = 3.5 × 4
F = 14 kg
Problem 4: When the weight hung on a spring is increased by 60 N, the new stretch is
15 cm more. If the original stretch is 5 cm, what is the original weight?
We will need some algebra and a proportion to solve this tough word problem.
Let x be the original weight, then x + 60 is the new weight
If the original stretch is 5 cm, then the new stretch is 20 cm.
x × 20 = 5 × x + 5 × 60
20x = 5x + 300
15x = 300
Since 15 × 20 = 300, the original weight is 20 N.
14.12 References:
1. Mechanism by Dr. L. P. Verma, Published from S. J. Publication, P. Kumar and G. L. Lohani.
2. Properties of matter by J. C. Upadhyay, KedarNath Publication.
3. Mechanism by D. S. Mathur, S. Chand & Company.
4. Mechanism by C. L. Arora- New age international.
5. Mechanism by Suresh Chandra- Narosa Publication company, New Delhi.
6. Mechanism by R. B. Singh & D. N. TripathiByKedarNath.
7.Elementary Mechanics, IGNOU, New Delhi
8. 9. Objective Physics, SatyaPrakash, AS Prakashan, Meerut
11. Concepts of Physics, Part I, HC Verma, BharatiBhawan, Patna
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14.13 Suggested Readings:

1. Properties of matter by J. C. Upadhyay, KedarNath Publication.
2. Mechanism by Suresh Chandra- Narosa Publication company, New Delhi.
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UNIT 15: TORSION OF CYLINDER AND BENDING

OF BEAM
Structure
15.1 Objectives
15.2 Introduction
15.3 Torsion of cylinder
15.4 Bending of beam
15.5 Cantilever
15.6 Shape of girder
15.7 Summary
15.8 Model examination questions
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15.1 Objectives:
The unit introduces the cases of a rigid body where twisting couple is acting on it. The
theory of bending is also developed with reference to circular as well as rectangular
beams. After going through this unit the student will be able-
(i) To find the twisting couple acting on a cylindrical rod.

(ii) To find the bending moment and depression of a beam under the applied load.
(iii) To know why the shape of girder is I.
15.2 Introduction:
In the previous units we have studied that every material gets deformed to a greater
or smaller extent, depending upon the way in which the stress acts.
So, whenever we have to design any structure, we have to give due consideration to
the possible stress that the material may suffer at one or the other stage. For example,
in building of bridges, railway tracks, ceilings of buildings, etc. different types of
beams are used. The material and their characteristics are discussed here.
15.3 Torsion of cylinder:

15.3.1 Angle of twist:
Let us consider a cylindrical rod or wire of length ‘l’ and radius ‘r’ clamped at the
upper end and twisted by a couple at the lower free end (fig. 15.1). By doing so each
circular cross-section of the rod rotates through an angle. This angle is called the angle
of twist and is proportional to the distance of cross-section from the clamped end. If
the angle of twist at the free end is θ, then clearly
BB’= r θ (1)
where θ is the angle of twist.
15.3.2 Angle of shear:

From fig. 15.1
BB’= l Φ (2)
This Φ is called angle of shear. Thus it is clear that
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BB’= r θ= l Φ (3)
Figure.15.1
The figure also makes it clear that Φ is constant for a cylindrical surface of radius ‘r’.
In any section normal to the axis at a distance, say ‘l’ from the fixed end, let the angle
of twist be θ’, then
r θ’=l ’Φ (4)
Comparing (3) and (4), we see that l’< l, hence θ’< θ.
Thus we find that the angle of twist, which is constant in any section normal to the
axis at a given length from the fixed end, goes on decreasing as the distance from the
fixed end is decreased. At the fixed end, l=0, hence θ=0.
Fig. 15.2 shows the shearing of any two concentric cylindrical layers of radius r and r’.
The angle of twist θ at the lower free end is a constant. For the outer cylindrical
surface
l Φ= r θ
and for the inner cylindrical layer
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Figure 15.2
l Φ’= r’ θ
as r’< r,
therefore, Φ’< Φ
Hence, we see that the angle of shear, a constant for any cylindrical surface, goes on
decreasing as the radius of the surface decreases and that for r=0, Φ=0, it is maximum
on the surface of the cylinder.
15.3.3 Twisting couple on a cylinder:

(i) Case of solid cylinder
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Fig15.3(a) Fig 15.3(b) Fig15.3(c)
We have already discussed that if a couple is applied to the lower end of a cylinder of
length L and radius R in a plane perpendicular to its length, then it is twisted through
an angle θ. Due to the elasticity of the material of the rod, a restoring couple is set up
in it to resist or oppose the twisting couple. In the position of equilibrium, the two
couples balance each other.
To obtain the value of this couple, let us imagine the cylinder to consist of a large
number of hollow, coaxial cylinder, one inside the other and consider one such
cylinder of radius x and thickness dx (fig. 15.3(a)). It’s quite clear that each radius of
the base of the cylinder will turn through the same angle θ but the displacement (BB’)
will be maximum at the rim, progressively decreasing to zero at the centre O (fig.
15.3(a) and (b)) indicating that stress is not uniform all over.
the position AB’ or the angle of shear, ∠BAB’=Φ. This can also be visualised if we
Thus, a straight line AB, initially parallel to the axis OO’ of the cylinder will take up
imagine the hollow cylinder to be cut along AB and spread out when it will
initially have a rectangular shape ABCD (fig. 5.3(c)) and will acquire the shape of
a parallelogram AB’C’D after it has been twisted, so that the angle of shear=
∠BAB’=Φ.
Now, BB’= xθ= LΦ, hence, the shear, Φ= xθ/L and will obviously have the
maximum value when x=R, i.e. at the outermost part of the cylinder and least at
the innermost.
If F be the tangential force acting on the base of this thin cylindrical shell,
producing a shear, then
q
© 4z 4 G =
^ ℎ š ^ ℎ ℎ GG
But, area of the base of the shell= circumference * thickness
= 2πx dx
∴ 4z 4 G =
Ï
/$=–=
If η is the modulus of rigidity of the material of rod, then
© 4z 4 G q
n= =
ℎ 2âTBT. o
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n=
Ï Q
/$=–= =å
.
Hence, q =
/$på
Q
x2dx
The moment of this force about the axis OO’ of the cylinder
=
/$på
Q
x2dx.x
=
/$på
x3 dx
Q
Twisting couple on the whole cylinder
= ¹p
é /$på
Q
x3 dx
/$på (ô
o
= x
Q
$p(ô θ
/Q
=
p$éô
/Q
If θ=1, then twisting couple per unit twist= =C.
C is also called torsional rigidity.
(ii) Case of hollow cylinder
If the cylinder is hollow, one of inner and outer radius R1 and R2 respectively, then we
have twisting couple on the cylinder
= ¹é6
é/ /$på
Q
x2 dx
$p
= /Q [R24 – R14]θ
It can be shown that c’>c, i.e. the twisting couple per unit twist is greater for a hollow
cylinder than for a solid one of the same material, mass and length.
This explains the use of hollow shafts, in preference to solid ones, for transmitting
large torques in a rotator machinery.
15.3.4 Torsional pendulum:

If one end of a fairly thin and long wire is clamped to a rigid support and the other end is
attached to the centre of a heavy body like a disc or a sphere, then this arrangement is called the
torsional pendulum.
If the disc or sphere be turned in the horizontal plane to twist the wire and then released, it
executes torsional vibrations of a definite period about the wire as axis. Let Φ be the angle at any
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instant, through which the body is twisted. Then the restoring couple set up in the wire is given
by
-cΦ Fig.15.4
where c is the restoring couple per unit twist. The negative sign is used because the
couple is directed opposite to the twist Φ. Now if I is the moment of inertia of the disc
about the axis of oscillation, the couple acting upon it at this instant must be Iα, where
α is the angular acceleration at this instant.
Iα = -cΦ
–& q
–• &
I = -cΦ
–& q 5ä
–• &
= Φ
r
= - ω2Φ
ω2 = r = 4 4
ä
or
–& q
–• &
α- Φ
Thus the angular acceleration is proportional to the twist or the angular displacement.
Hence the motion is simple harmonic, and its time period is given by
2â
©= = 2âV
´ 9
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Determination of Modulus of Rigidity :-
If the disc attached to the lower end of wire is given slight rotation by hand towards
left or right, the system begins to perform torsional oscillations. Period of this
oscillation is given by
© = 2âV
9
where I is the moment of inertia of the disc about the axis of rotation and C is the
torsional constant of the wire.
2‰
© = 2âV
nâ o
The value of I, for a disc about the wire is I= MR2/2, hence
T = 2π %
é& /Q
/ p$˜ ô
é&
p$˜ ô
T2 = 4π2 x L
o$ & é& Q
%& $ ˜ ô
η=
o$ é& Q
%& ˜ ô
=
The time period T is measured with the help of stop watch. The radius r of the wire is
measured by a screw gauge at several places of the wire in two perpendicular
directions and mean value of ‘r’ is calculated. The length L of the wire is measured by
a metre scale. Thus, by substituting all the values in above formula, the modulus of
rigidity η is calculated.
There are two drawbacks of torsional pendulum :
(i) While deriving the above formula for η, we have assumed c to be constant,
which is not correct. With change in load at the end of wire, the radius of wire
also changes.
(ii) We take the density of body to be constant throughout while calculating
moment of inertia, which is not so in practise.
Both the errors are removed in Maxwell’s needle method.
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15.3.5 Maxwell’s needle:

Maxwell’s needle is a modification of ordinary torsional pendulum. Maxwell’s needle
consists of a long hollow brass tube of length L, suspended horizontally by a vertical
wire, whose modulus of rigidity is to be determined. The other end of the wire is
connected to a rigid support. Four brass cylinders, two hollow and two solid, of
identical lengths and diameters, can be fitted inside the hollow brass tube. The length
of each cylinder is L/4 and when they are placed in end to end, they just fill the hollow
tube completely. To facilitate the counting of vibrations of the Maxwell’s needle, a
small plane mirror is attached to the specimen wire and observations are taken with the
help of a telescope scale arrangement.
Fig.15.5(a) and (b)
Theory and procedure :
First, the solid cylinder S, S are placed in the inner position and the hollow cylinders
H, H in the outer position as shown in fig. 15.5(a). The system is allowed to perform
torsional oscillation. Let T1 be the time period of vibration, then
T1 = % ä
&s r6
(1)
where I1 is the moment of inertia of the suspended system about the wire as axis and C
the torsional couple per unit twist of the wire.
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Next, the position of hollow and solid cylinders are interchanged (fig. 15.5(b)). Now,
if I2 be the moment of inertia of the system about the wire as axis, then the time
period is given by
%
&s r/
ä
T2 = (2)
Solving the above equation, we get

r&.tÐ
%&& 5 %Ð&
C= 4π2
p$˜ ô
/º
But, C= (3)
where l and r are the length and radius of the specimen wire respectively,
p$˜ ô r&.tÐ
/º %&& 5 %Ð&
= 4π2
$º (r&.tÐ )
e%&& 5 %Ð& f˜ ô
η= (4)
Fig.15.6
Determination of I2-I1 :
Let I0 be the moment of inertia of the outer brass tube about a vertical axis passing
through its centre of mass, and Ih and Is , the moment of inertia of the hollow and solid
cylinder2 respectively about the vertical axis passing through their respective centre of
mass. The centre of mass of the inner and outer cylinders are at distances L/8 and 3L/8
respectively from the axis of oscillation (fig. 15.6). Let mh be the mass of each hollow
cylinder and ms that of each solid cylinder. Then, using the theorem of parallel axes,
we get
Q kQ
I1=I0 + 2Is + 2ms ( )2 + 2Ih + 2mh ( )2
Q kQ
and I2=I0 + 2Ih + 2mh ( )2 + 2Is + 2ms ( )2
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I -I1=2m s(
2 s )
kQ 2
– ( )2u + 2mhs( )2 – ( )2u
Q Q kQ
=2mss( )2 – ( )2u – 2mhs( )2 – ( )2u

kQ Q kQ Q
kQ Q
= 2(ms - mh) [( )2 – ( )2]
(žQ& 5 Q& )
mo
= 2(ms - mh) [ ]
Q&
k/
= (ms – mh)
Q&
= (ms - mh) k/
The time period T1 and T2 are measured by lamp and scale arrangement, l and L are
measured directly by scale, r is obtained by measuring the diameter of wire with the
help of screw gauge. Thus η, the modulus of rigidity of the wire is calculated by
substituting all the values in equation (6). Maxwell’s needle is superior to torsional
pendulum in two ways.
(i) In Maxwell’s needle, the weight of the suspended system remains same in both
parts of the experiment. Hence, the torsional constant C of the wire remains
constant.
(ii) In this method, we need not find moment of inertia but find masses which can
be known with greater precision.
Solved problems
Q1- A wire of length 1m and diameter 2mm is clamped at one of its ends. Calculate
the couple required to twist the other end by 45˚. (η=5×1010 N/m2)
Sol- The couple required to twist the free end of a clamped wire of length l and radius
r through an angle of Φ radian is
$p˜ ô q
/º
τ=
For Φ=45˚ = π/4 radian, we have

$ & p˜ ô
º
τ=
Here, l=1m, r=1.00mm= 10-3m and η= 5x1010 N/m2
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(k.6o)/ e 6pÐæ f (6p.Ñ )o

6
τ=
=6.2x10-2 Nm
Q2- Two solid cylinders of the same material having length l and 2l and radii r and
2r, are joined coaxially. Under a couple applied between the free ends, the shorter
cylinder shows a twist of 30˚. Calculate the twist of the longer cylinder.
Sol- Let τ be the couple that produces a twist Φ in the shorter cylinder and twist Φ’
in the larger cylinder. Then,
$p˜ ô q
/º
Τ=
$p(/˜)ô q’
/(/º)
= πη (2r)4 Φ’ / 2 (2l)
q kp˚
Φ’ = = = 3.75
15.4 Bending of beam:

A rod of uniform rectangular or circular cross section, whose length is very large in
comparison to its thickness or radius is called a beam.
15.4.1 Longitudinal filament:

A rectangular beam may be supposed to be made up of a number of thin layers placed
in contact and parallel to one another. Similarly, a cylindrical beam may be supposed
to be made up of thin cylindrical layers placed in contact and coaxial to each other.
Further, each layer may be considered as a collection of thin fibres lying parallel to the
length of the beam. These fibres are called ‘longitudinal filaments’ of the beam.
15.4.2 Neutral surface:
Fig.15.4.1
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When equal and opposite couples are applied at the ends of a beam in a plane parallel
to its length, the beam bends into a circular arc. Fig 15.4.1 shows the vertical sections
of such a bent beam. In bending, the filaments on the convex side of the beam are
extended in length, while those on the concave side are compressed.
There is, however, a plane in the beam in which the filaments remain unchanged in
length. This is called the ‘neutral plane’ or ‘neutral surface’. It passes through the
centres of the areas of the cross-section of the beam. In fig. 15.4.1, the dotted lines
represent the intersection of the neutral surface by the plane of the diagram.
15.4.3 Plane of bending:

The plane in which the beam bends is called the ‘plane of bending’. It is the plane
parallel to the long axis of symmetry of the beam and passing through it and the centre
of curvature of the bent beam. In fig. 15.4.2, ABCD is the plane of bending.
15.4.4 Neutral axis:

The line along which the neutral surface of a beam intersects the plane of bending is
called the ‘neutral axis’.
15.4.5 Bending moment:

When a beam is bent by an external applied couple, an
internal restoring couple is developed at each cross-
section of the beam due to its elasticity. In the
equilibrium state, the restoring couple is equal and
opposite to the external couple. The magnitude of the
restoring couple is called the ‘bending moment’ and is
equal to the external couple. Fig.15.4.2
Fig15.4.3
Fig. 15.4.3 represents the vertical section of a beam AB bent under the action of two
equal and opposite couples τ at each ends. The dotted arc NN represents the
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intersection of the neutral surface by the plane of the diagram. The other arcs represent
the filaments in this plane
Let us divide the beam into two equal parts by a plane C and consider the equilibrium
of the part CB. Due to bending, the filament of the beam above the neutral surface arc
extend while those below are compressed. The change in length of any filament is
proportional to its distance from the neutral surface, i.e. the longitudinal strains in the
filament increases from zero at the neutral surface to a maximum at the upper and
lower surfaces of the beam. Corresponding to these strains are stresses on the cross-
section of these filaments. Above the neutral surface, the portion of a filament in the
part AC exerts an external force on its portion in the part CB. Similarly, below the
neutral surface, the portion of a filament in the part AC exerts a compressional force
on its portion in the part CB. These extensional and compressional forces decrease as
we go toward the neutral surface as indicated by the arrows. They can be paired up to
form a number of anti-clockwise couples, whose resultant is the restoring couple
acting at the section C. The magnitude of this couple is called the ‘bending moment’.
Obviously it is exerted by the part AC of the beam over the part CB. As the part CB is
in equilibrium, the anticlock-wise couple at C must be equal to the clockwise external
couple τ at B.
Now, we calculate the restoring couple. Fig.

15.4.4 represents the part CB of the bent beam
and the forces acting over the section C. Let it
subtend an angle Φ at the centre of curvature of
the neutral surface NN’. Let us consider a
filament PQ at a distance z above the neutral
surface. From the fig., it follows that
Fig.15.4.4
PQ = (R+z)Φ
and NN‘ = RΦ
Before bending, the length of PQ was same as that of NN’, i.e. RΦ. Now, the
extension in the filament is
(R+z)Φ = RΦ = zΦ
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Hence the strain in the filament is

äxŸ¬ïy l¬ ºy¬ï•x
b˜lïl¬Ÿº ºy¬ï•x
Strain =
=
>q >
éq é
=
If ‘f’ be the force acting on the cross-section of the filament and ‘a’ the area of the
cross-section, then the stress = f/a and so the value of young’s modulus
™•˜y™™ £/Ÿ
™•˜Ÿl¬ >/é
Y= =
£é
>Ÿ
=
zŸ>
é
f=
The moment of this force about the neutral surface is

zŸ 2
é
f.z = z
The sum of the moments of the force acting over the whole cross-section C is the
magnitude of the restoring couple or the bending moment.
Therefore, bending moment = Σfz

zŸ 2
é
=Σ z
z
= é Σaz2
Now, Σ (az2) is the geometrical moment of inertia (I) of the cross-section about the
neutral surface. It is analogous to the moment of inertia with the difference that mass
is replaced by area. Now, we have
zr
é
Bending moment =
Since, at equilibrium the restoring couple is equal to the external couple τ, we have
zr
é
τ=
This is the relation between external couple τ and the radius R of the circular arc into
which the couple bends the beam. This is the fundamental equation for the bending of
the beam. The above equation shows that larger the value of Y, larger is the resistance
to bend the beam of that material.
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15.4.6 Flexural rigidity:

The quantity YI which is defined as the external bending moment required to produce
unit radius of curvature is called ‘flexural rigidity’ of the beam to bend.
If the beam is of rectangular cross-section having breadth ‘b’ and depth ‘d’, then the
area of cross-section is b.d and the square of radius of gyration (k2 = d2/12), then
I = area x k2
–&
6/
= b.d x
–Ñ
6/
= b.
zL.–Ñ
6/é
Bending moment =
Similarly, in cylindrical rod of radius r, the area of cross-section is πr2 and k2 = r2/4,
Thus
˜&
o
I = πr2 x
$˜ ô
o
=
z$˜ ô
oé
Bending moment =
15.4.7 Stiffness of a beam:

The stiffness of a beam is taken to be the ratio between the maximum deflection of its
loaded end and its span and is denoted by the symbol 1/n. for steel girders with a large
span, 1000<n<2000, and for those with a smaller span, 500<n<700. For timber beams,
n>=360.
15.5 The cantilever

A horizontal beam, fixed at one end, is called a Cantilever. Let us consider a thin,
uniform and light beam of length l clamped horizontally at one end A(15.5.1). When it
is loaded with a weight W at the free end B, the end B is depressed downward
compared to A so that the beam undergoes bending. Such a system is called a
Cantilever. Since the beam is light, the whole depression may be taken as due to the
load W.
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Fig.15.5.1
Let us take a section of the beam at C, distant x from A and consider the equilibrium
of the part CB. Since the beam is fixed at A, the load W at B exerts an external torque
tending to rotate the beam clockwise. Its magnitude is W(l-x). This torque is balanced
by the anticlockwise restoring torque which is YI/R, as already derived in section
15.4.5. At equilibrium, therefore
zr
é
W (l-x) = (1)
zr
R= (2)
{(º5=)
This above equation shows that the radius of curvature R at a point of the beam is
inversely proportional to (l-x), the distance of the point from the loaded end.
Now, let y be the depression at the point C. Taking the end A as origin, X and Y axes
are drawn. Then, (x,y) are the co-ordinates of the point C, and the radius of curvature
at this point is given by
s6 (–</–=)& uÑ/&
–& </–= &
R= (3)
where dy/dx is the slope of the tangent at the point (x,y). If the depression be within
elastic limit, the slope will be small. Therefore, (dy/dx)2 will be negligible compared
to 1 and we can put
6
–& </–= &
R= (4)
Substituting R in eq.2, we get
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6 zr
–& </–= &
=
{(º5=)
–& < {
–= &
Or = (l-x)
zr
On integration, we get
=
–< {
–=
(lx – x2/2) + A (5)
zr
where A is constant of integration. At the clamped end A of the beam, the tangent is
horizontal, i.e. at x=0, we have dy/dx=0. Substituting this in equation 5
A=0
Thus, eq.5 becomes
=
–< {
–= zr
(lx – x2/2)
On further integration, we get

{
y= (lx2/2 – x3/6) + B
zr
where B is again a constant of integration. Again at x=0, we have y=0 and so B=0
{
y= zr
(lx2/2 – x3/6) (6)
This is the expression for the depression at a distance x from the fixed end.
At B, the free end (fig. 15.5.1) we have, x=l, and the depression y is maximum. Let it
be equal to δ. Then, substituting l and δ for x and y respectively in eq.6, we get
{
δ = zr (l3/2 – l3/6)
= Wl3 / 3YI (7)
If the beam is rectangular in shape, I= bd3/12, where b is breadth and d is the depth of
the beam. Therefore, from eq.7, we get
δ = 4Wl3 / Ybd3 (8)
If the beam is of circular cross-section of radius ‘r’, then I=πr4/4. Then from eq.7, we
get
δ = 4Wl3 / 3Yπr4 (9)
These (eq.7 and eq.8) are the required expression for the depression.
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The external load W applied at the free end of the cantilever exerts a bending torque at
each section of the cantilever. Its value at a distance x from the fixed end is W(l-x),
where l is the length of the cantilever. This is maximum for x=0, i.e. at the fixed end.
Hence, the cantilever is more likely to break near the fixed end.
15.5.1 Transverse vibrations of a loaded cantilever:

Let us consider a cantilever of length l loaded at the free end with a mass M. Now let it
be slightly depressed at its free end and then released. If y be the displacement of the
free end of the cantilever at any time t, then the force F required to keep the cantilever
with this displacement is given by (eq.7).
F= -3YIy / l3
If d2y/dt2 be the acceleration produced in the mass M at that instant at the free end,
then the force on the mass M is
M. d2y/dt2
Therefore, the equation of motion is
M d2y / dt2 = -3YIy / l3
M d2y / dt2 + 3YIy / l3 = 0
d2y / dt2 + 3YIy / M l3 = 0
This is the differential equation of S.H.M., whose periodic time is given by
T = 2π %
ºÑ
kzr
For a beam of rectangular cross-section of breadth ‘b’ and thickness ‘d’, I=bd3/12.
Therefore,
T=%
ºÑ
zL –Ñ
Or Y= 16 π2 M l3 / T2 bd3
Using above equation, we can find Young’s modulus of material of beam (cantilever).
This method is specially suitable for the determination of Y of a wooden metre scale.
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15.6 Shape of girders:

In the various cases of bending of beams discussed above, we have seen that the
depression of the beam δ, is proportional to Wl3/ YI. For a beam of rectangular area of
cross-section, I=bd3 / 12, so we have
δ α Wl3 / Ybd3
Thus for a given load W, the depression δ is directly proportional to l3 and inversely
proportional to b, d3 and Y for its material.
For the depression δ to be small for a given load W, therefore, the length or span of the
girder should be small and its breadth and depth large and also a large value of Y for
the material.
Since in a supported or fixed beam, the middle portion gets depressed, its upper and
lower halves get compressed and extended respectively. These compression and
extension, and hence the corresponding stresses, are, as we know, the maximum at the
upper and the lower surfaces progressively decrease to zero as we approach the neutral
surface from either face. Obviously, therefore the upper and the lower surfaces of the
beam must be stronger than the intervening part. That is why the two surfaces of a
girder or iron nails (for railway tracks etc.) are made much broader than the rest of it,
thus giving its cross-section the shape of the letter I.
This naturally affects a good deal of saving in the material of the girder, without
appreciable impairing its strength.
Solved problems
Q1- A steel rod of length 50cm, width 2cm and thickness 1cm is bent into the form
of an arc of radius of curvature 2.0m. Calculate the bending moment. Young’s
modulus of the material of the rod = 2 x 1011 N/m2.
Sol- b=2cm = 2x10-2m
d=1cm = 10-2 m
/∗6p.& ∗6p.- 6
6/ m
I = bd3/12 = = 10-8
∴ Bending moment= = x 10-8 = 103/6 = 166.67 Nm

zr /∗6pÐÐ 6
é / m
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Q2- Compare the loads required to produce equal depressions for two beams made
of the same material and having the same length and weight with only difference that
one has circular cross section while the other is square.
Sol- If l is the length of each bar, ρ its density, r is the radius of the circular bar and a
each side of the face of the square bar, then
Mass of square bar= a2lρ
Mass of circular bar= πr2lρ
As, the mass of the bar are equal,
πr2lρ=a2lρ
πr2= a2 (i)
Let I1 be the geometrical M.I. of the square bar and I2 that of the circular bar, then
{6 º Ñ
zr6 k
Depression for square bar y= (ii)
{/ º Ñ
zr/ k
And depression for circular bar y= (iii)
From (ii) and (iii), we get

{6 {/
=
r6 r/
{6 66
Or, =
{/ r/
Now, I1 = a4/12
and I2 = πr4/4
= =
{6 Ÿô o Ÿô
X
{/ 6/ $˜ ô k$˜ ô
= = = 1.05
$& ˜ ô $
k$˜ ô k
Q3- The end of a given strip cantilever depresses 10 mm under a certain load.
Calculate the depression under the same load for another cantilever of same material 2
time in length, 2 times in width and 3 times in thickness.
Sol- The depression δ at the end of a cantilever is
δ = Wl3 / 3YI
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For a rectangular cantilever I = bd3 / 12
δ = 4Wl / Ybd
3 3
The depression for another cantilever of the same material (Y same) but
Length 2l, width 2b and thickness 3d would be
δ’ = 4W(2l)3 / Y(2b)(3d)3
o
/•
= 4Wl3 / Ybd3
o o
/• /•
= δ= 10mm = 1.48mm
15.7 Summary:
When a cylinder is fixed at one end, and to the lower end a twisting couple is applied,
then the resisting couple tending to oppose the twisting couple is calculated. This
couple is greater for a hollow cylinder than for a solid one of same material, mass and
length. The depression of a beam which is fixed at one end and loaded at the other is
determined. It is also explained why the surface of the girder or iron rails for railway
tracks are made much broader than the rest of it, giving the cross-section the shape of
the letter I.
15.8 Model examination questions:

Short answer questions
1- Explain why a hollow cylinder is stronger than a solid cylinder of same length,
mass and material?
2- Define the terms beam, neutral surface and neutral axis.
3- Differentiate between angle of twist and angle of shear.
4- What do you mean by torsional rigidity?
5- What is flexural rigidity?
6- Explain why steel girders and rails are made in the form of I-section.
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Long answer questions:
1- What are torsional oscillations? Derive an expression for the twisting couple per
unit angular twist for a hollow cylinder.
2- What is a cantilever? Obtain an expression for the depression at the free end of a
thin light beam clamped horizontally at one end and loaded at the other.
3- What do you understand by the bending moment? Obtain an expression in the case
of a uniform beam. Find also, the depression at any point of the beam.
4- Show that the bending moment for a thin uniform bar of rectangular cross-section
is Ybd3/12R.
Numerical questions:
1- A solid cylinder of radius 5cm is converted into a hollow cylinder of same mass
and length and external radius 7cm. If the restoring couple per unit radian twist in
original cylinder is c, deduce the same for the new hollow cylinder.
(Ans- c’ = 2.92c)
2- A uniform rod of length 1m is clamped horizontally at one end. A weight of 0.1 kg
is attached at the free end. Calculate the depression of the free end of the rod. The
diameter of the rod is 0.02m. Y=1*1010 N/m2
(Ans- 4.1mm)
3- A cylinder of diameter 4cm and length 5cm is suspended horizontally by a steel
wire of length 100cm and radius 0.02cm. Calculate the time of one oscillation. The
coefficient of rigidity of steel is 8*1011 dynes/cm2 and density of load is 11.4
gm/c.c.
(Ans- 6.586 secs)
4- A cantilever of length l and uniform cross-section shows a depression of 2cm at
the loaded end. What will be the depressions at distances l/4, l/2 and 3l/4 from the
fixed end?
(Ans- 0.34cm, 0.62cm, 1.27cm)
5- What couple must be applied to a wire 1m long and 2mm in diameter in order to
twist one of its end through 45˚, when the other end remains fixed? (η=5x1011
dynes/cm2)
(Ans- 61.6 dyne cm)

Prof D.S.Mathur Mechanics S.Chand publications
J.C. Upadhyay Mechanics Ram Prasad Publications
R.K. Shukla and Mechanics New Age International Publications
Anchal Srivastava
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D.N. Tripathi and Mechanics and Kedarnath Ramnath Publications

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After reading this unit you will be able to understand:

1.2 Vector representation:

1.2.1 Unit vector

and respectively as shown in figure 1.1.

1.2.2. Zero vector or Null vector:

1.2.3 Equal vectors:

1.2.4 Like vectors:

1.2.5 Negative vector:

1.2.6 Collinear vectors:

1.2.6 Coplanar vector:

1.2.7. Graphical representation of vectors:

* is directed toward north-west then these forces can be represented as shown in

1.2.8 Addition and subtraction of vectors:

The addition of two vectors can be performed by following two laws.

The angle - is given as

(B) Triangle law:

by applying triangle law.

(c) Polygon law of vector addition:

* ,9,:* , ;* etc. and +* is resultant

1.2.9 Resolution of vector:

vector on x, y and z axis respectively. Mathematically, the magnitude of vector can

1.2.10 Direction cosines:

1.2.11 Position vector:

Now the vector PQ can be given as

Therefore, vector PQ = position vector of Q − position vector of P

1.3 Multiplication of vectors:

1.3.1 Multiplication and division of a vector by scalar:

If a vector P is multiplied by a scalar quantity m then its magnitude becomes m times.

1.3.2 Product of two vectors:

1.3.2.1 Scalar product or dot product:

* , then dot product (read as K* B

Important properties of dot product

(i) Condition for two collinear vectors:

(ii) Condition for two vector to be perpendicular to each other:

(iii) Commutative law holds:

(iv) Distributive property of scalar product:

Example 1.1 Show that vector = 3 + 6] − 2 * = 4 − ̂ + 3 are mutually

Solution: If the angle between * is , then

Therefore the vectors are mutually perpendicular.

1.3.2.2 Vector product or Cross Product

* is along y axis then vector product can be considered as an area

Important properties of vector product

* the vector products are defined as

(ii) Distributive law holds:

(iii) Product of equal vectors

Hence the vector product of two equal vectors in always zero.

(vi) * are two vectors given as

= = )< − = )> ̂− < )= + < )= ̂+ > )= ̂− > )< ̂

= ̂( < )> − > )< ) − ̂( = )> − > )= ) + ( = )< − < )= )

Physical significance of vector product:

(i) Torque: Torque or moment of force is define as

(iii) Angular Momentum: Angular momentum is define as the moment of the

1.3.3. Product of three vectors:

1.3.3.1 Scalar Triple product:

parallelogram. The direction of )* × 9 is naturally along Z axis (perpendicular to both )

then * ** -•K