Conical Pendulum — TensionMediumQuestion 30643
Question
Conical pendulum (mass m, string L, angle θ). String tension is:
- Amg
- Bmg/cosθCorrect
- Cmg/sinθ
- Dmg tanθ
Correct answer
mg/cosθ
Explanation
Vertical equilibrium: T cosθ = mg → T = mg/cosθ.
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Vertical equilibrium: T cosθ = mg → T = mg/cosθ.