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For a projectile of mass m projected with velocity v0 at an angle θ0 above horizontal as shown in the diagram, magnitude of average torque of its weight about origin over its time of flight would be:
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mv20sin2θ02g
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mv20sin2θ0
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mg
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is B mv20sin2θ0
Average torque= Force × RangeSinθ------- (1)
Here, the force F=mg
At maximum height, the range is half. That is R/2
Substituting the range R/2 in (1),
=> τ=mgR2------ (2)
where, R=v2Sin2θg------- (3)

From (2) and (3),
τ=mgv2Sin2θg

τ=mv2Sin2θ



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