A heavy mass is attached to a thin wire and is whirled in a vertical circle. The wire is most likely to break
A
When the mass is at the highest point of the circle
B
When the mass is at the lowest point of the circle
C
When the wire is horizontal
D
At an angle of 
from the upward vertical
from the upward vertical
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Because here tension is maximum.
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