Q163 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (23 April Shift 2) · Physics
A string of length 'L' fixed at one end carries a mass 'm' at the other end. The string makes $\dfrac{3}{2\pi}$ revolutions per second around the vertical axis through fixed end. The tension in the string is
- A$36\,mL$
- B$18\,mL$
- Correct answerC$9\,mL$
- D$4.5\,mL$
Solution
Let $T$ be the tension in the string and $\theta$ be the angle it makes with the vertical.
The radius of the circular path is $r = L \sin\theta$.
The horizontal component of the tension provides the necessary centripetal force:
$T \sin\theta = m \omega^2 r$
Substituting $r = L \sin\theta$:
$T \sin\theta = m \omega^2 L \sin\theta$
$T = m \omega^2 L$
Given the frequency of revolution $f = \dfrac{3}{2\pi}$ Hz.
The angular velocity $\omega = 2\pi f = 2\pi \left(\dfrac{3}{2\pi}\right) = 3$ rad/s.
Substituting the value of $\omega$ in the expression for tension:
$T = m (3)^2 L = 9mL$
Answer: $9\,mL$
The radius of the circular path is $r = L \sin\theta$.
The horizontal component of the tension provides the necessary centripetal force:
$T \sin\theta = m \omega^2 r$
Substituting $r = L \sin\theta$:
$T \sin\theta = m \omega^2 L \sin\theta$
$T = m \omega^2 L$
Given the frequency of revolution $f = \dfrac{3}{2\pi}$ Hz.
The angular velocity $\omega = 2\pi f = 2\pi \left(\dfrac{3}{2\pi}\right) = 3$ rad/s.
Substituting the value of $\omega$ in the expression for tension:
$T = m (3)^2 L = 9mL$
Answer: $9\,mL$
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.