When a ceiling fan is switched on, it makes 10 rotations in the first 3 seconds. How many rotations will it make in the next 3 seconds? (Assume uniform angular acceleration.)
A
40
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B
10
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C
20
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D
30
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Solution
The correct option is D30 Given that,
at t=3s θ1=10 rotations =20π rad
Using equations of motion, θ1=12αt2 [As fan starts from rest] ⇒20π=9α2 ⇒α=40π9rad/s2
For total of 6 secs, equation of motion is θ1+θ2=12αt2 20π+θ2=12×40π9×36 θ2=60π θ2=30(2π)=30 rotations
Hence, option (C) is correct.