Question:

An insect trapped in a circular groove of radius $12\,cm$ moves along the groove steadily and completes $7$ revolutions in $100\,s$. The linear speed of the insect is

Updated On: Jul 6, 2022
  • $4.3\,cms^{-1}$
  • $5.3\,cms^{-1}$
  • $6.3\,cms^{-1}$
  • $7.3\,cms^{-1}$
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Here, $r = 12\, cm$, frequency, $\upsilon=\frac{7}{100}rps$ The angular speed of the insect is $\omega=2\pi\upsilon=2\pi\times\frac{7}{100}=0.44\,rad\,s^{-1}$ The linear speed of the insect is $v= \omega r=0.44 \times 12$ $ = 5.3\, cm s^{-1}$
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Concepts Used:

Motion in a Plane

It is a vector quantity. A vector quantity is a quantity having both magnitude and direction. Speed is a scalar quantity and it is a quantity having a magnitude only. Motion in a plane is also known as motion in two dimensions. 

Equations of Plane Motion

The equations of motion in a straight line are:

v=u+at

s=ut+½ at2

v2-u2=2as

Where,

  • v = final velocity of the particle
  • u = initial velocity of the particle
  • s = displacement of the particle
  • a = acceleration of the particle
  • t = the time interval in which the particle is in consideration