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#Tension in String

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A 0.4kg stone in a vertical circle of radius 2m has a tension of 20N at the bottom. What is the tension at the top? (Tak

At bottom: Tb−mg=mvb2/r⇒20−0.4×10=0.4×vb2/2. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 0.4. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option A is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 6: Work, Energy and Power > Topic: Work, Energy and Power - Work-Energy Theorem

A 1kg stone in a vertical circle of radius 4m has a speed of 20m/s at the bottom. A tangential force of 4N acts downward

At bottom: Tb−mg=mvb2/r⇒Tb−1×10=1×(20)2/4. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 90 N. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option A is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 6: Work, Energy and Power > Topic: Work, Energy and Power - Work-Energy Theorem

A 0.35kg stone is whirled in a horizontal circle of radius 1.2m at 50rev/min. What is the tension? (Take g\=10m/s2)

Angular speed: ω=50×2π60=5π3rad/s. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 10 N. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option A is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 6: Work, Energy and Power > Topic: Work, Energy and Power - Work-Energy Theorem