AIIMS2017Physics-Rotational Motion

AIIMS 2017 Physics Kinetic Energy of Rolling Bodies Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

In the following questions, a statement of assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of reason. Assertion: The total kinetic energy of a rolling solid sphere is the sum of rotational and translational kinetic energy. Reason: For all solid bodies, total kinetic energy is always twice of translational kinetic energy.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is not correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If assertion is false.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Option C is correct because the assertion accurately states that the total kinetic energy (KE) of a rolling solid sphere is the sum of its translational kinetic energy (KE_trans = 1/2 mv²) and rotational kinetic energy (KE_rot = 1/2 Iω²), where I is the moment of inertia and ω is the angular velocity. However, the reason is false; the total kinetic energy is not always twice the translational kinetic energy, as this ratio depends on the object's moment of inertia and the distribution of mass. Options A and B are incorrect because they imply that the reason correctly explains the assertion, which it does not, while option D is incorrect since the assertion is true.

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