The maximum and minimum tension in the string whirling in a circle of radius 2.5 m with constant velocity are in the ratio 5 : 3 then its velocity is
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In this problem it is assumed that particle although moving in a vertical loop but its speed remain constant.
Tension at lowest point 
Tension at highest point 
by solving we get, 
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