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A particle attached to an ideal string is project from position B (lowest position). At position A, tension in string becomes zero. Find speed in string at B.


Options

A

√(3gl/2)

B

√(2gl)

C

√(7gl/2)

D

√(5gl)

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Correct Answer :

Option C

√(7gl/2)

√(7gl/2)

Solution :

Correct Option: The correct answer is √(7gl/2).

1. Image Analysis & System Setup:
Based on the provided diagram, the particle moves in a vertical circle of radius l (the length of the string) under acceleration due to gravity g (pointing downwards).
The diagram shows that the angle between the string at the lowest position B (pointing straight down) and the position A is 120°.
Therefore, the angle that the string makes with the upward vertical at position A is:
180°-120°=60°

2. Dynamics at Position A:
At position A, the forces acting on the particle along the radial direction (towards the center) are the tension T and the radial component of the gravitational force.
The radial component of gravity pointing towards the center is:
mgcos60°
The equation of motion in the radial direction at A is:
T+mgcos60°=mvA2l
Since the tension in the string becomes zero at A (T=0), we get:
mgcos60°=mvA2l
Simplifying for the square of the velocity at A (vA2):
vA2=glcos60°=gl2

3. Conservation of Mechanical Energy:
Applying the principle of conservation of mechanical energy between the lowest position B and position A:
Let the potential energy at the lowest point B be zero. The height h of position A above B is:
h=l+lcos60°=l(1+12)=3l2
Equating the total energy at B and A:
12mvB2=12mvA2+mgh
Multiply the entire equation by 2m:
vB2=vA2+2gh
Substitute the values of vA2 and h into the equation:
vB2=gl2+2g(3l2)
vB2=gl2+3gl
vB2=7gl2
Taking the square root on both sides:
vB=7gl2

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