MCQ
A ball tied to a string is swung in a vertical circle. Which of the following remains constant?
- ATension in the string.
- BSpeed of the ball.
- CCentripetal force.
- ✓Earth's pull on the ball.
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
Earth's pull on the ball.
Earth's pull on the ball remains constant $(W = mg).$
Tension in the string changes along the vertical circular path.
Speed of the ball changes as sum of kinetic energy and potential energy remains constant during motion.
Speed changes, hence, centripetal force changes.
Tension in the string changes along the vertical circular path.
Speed of the ball changes as sum of kinetic energy and potential energy remains constant during motion.
Speed changes, hence, centripetal force changes.
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