NEET Physics · Hard

Work, Energy & Power: Vertical Circular Motion MCQ

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Vertical Circular MotionHardQuestion 6078

Question

Stone (0.5 kg) in vertical circle (r=1 m), v_bottom = √(5g), g=10 m/s². Tension at bottom:
  1. A
    30 N
    Correct
  2. B
    5 N
  3. C
    25 N
  4. D
    15 N

Correct answer

30 N

Explanation

T = mg + mv²/r = 0.5×10 + 0.5×50/1 = 5+25 = 30 N.