
State and prove parallel axis theorem.

Important Questions on Systems of Particles and Rotational Motion
For a thin flat circular disc, the radius of gyration about a diameter as axis is . If the disc is cut along a diameter as shown into two equal pieces, then find the radius of gyration of each piece about .




Show that is equal in magnitude to the volume of the parallelepiped formed on the three vectors , and .

A rope of negligible mass is wound round a hollow cylinder of mass and radius . What is the angular acceleration of the cylinder if the rope is pulled with a force of ? What is the linear acceleration of the rope? Assume that there is no slipping.

A coin is kept at a distance of from the centre of a circular turntable. If the coefficient of static friction between the table and the coin is , find the frequency of rotation of the disc at which the coin just begin to slip.

