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A particle has velocity 3rg at the highest point in vertical circle. Find the ratio of tensions at the highest and lowest point
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Options:
  • A 1 : 6
  • B 1 : 4
  • C 1 : 3
  • D 1 : 2
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 1 : 4
In vertical circular motin tension at top is mg - mv2/r  and  tension at bottom is mg + mv2/r 

Ttop=mv2r-mg=2mg

TtopTbottom=2mg2mg+6mg=14

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