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Work, Energy & Power: Vertical Circular Motion MCQ

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Vertical Circular MotionEasyQuestion 6076

Question

Minimum speed at top of vertical circle (radius r) to maintain contact:
  1. A
    √(rg)
    Correct
  2. B
    √(2rg)
  3. C
    √(5rg)
  4. D
    2√(rg)

Correct answer

√(rg)

Explanation

At top: mg = mv²/r. v_min = √(rg).