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Published on: August 13, 2026
A particle of mass 
is tied to a light, inextensible string of length 
whose other end is fixed at 
. The particle is given an initial horizontal velocity 
at its lowest point. As shown in the figure, what is the tension ( 
) in the string when it makes an angle 
with the horizontal at position 
?
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
By conservation of mechanical energy:
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