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Standard XII
Physics
Friction and Vertical Circular Motion Problems
Question

A ball tied to a string is swung in a vertical circle. Which of the following remains constant?
  1. Speed of the ball.
  2. Centripetal force.
  3. Earth's pull on the ball.
  4. Tension in the string.

A
Tension in the string.
B
Speed of the ball.
C
Earth's pull on the ball.
D
Centripetal force.
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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.

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