NEET Physics · Hard

Work, Energy & Power: Vertical Circular Motion MCQ

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Vertical Circular MotionHardQuestion 6096

Question

Stone (0.1 kg) in vertical circle (r=2 m), v=6 m/s at lowest point (g=10 m/s²). Tension at bottom:
  1. A
    2.8 N
    Correct
  2. B
    1 N
  3. C
    3.8 N
  4. D
    4.8 N

Correct answer

2.8 N

Explanation

T = mg + mv²/r = 0.1×10 + 0.1×36/2 = 1 + 1.8 = 2.8 N.