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Physics Work, Energy, Power and Collision Mix Matrix Match Questions
Published on: September 13, 2026

A particle is suspended from a string of length R. It is given a velocity u = at the bottom. Match the following:

Column I

Column II

(i) Velocity at B

[A] 7 mg

(ii)    Velocity at C

[B]

(iii) Tension in string at C

[C]

(iv) Tension in string C

[D] 5 mg

[E] None

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The correct answer is:
A
To solve this problem, we need to analyze the particle's motion as it swings from the lowest point of the pendulum.
Step 1: Identify energy conservation.
At the lowest point (point A), all the potential energy has converted into kinetic energy. The total mechanical energy is conserved, which can be stated as:
$$PE_A + KE_A = PE_B + KE_B$$
Step 2: Calculate kinetic energy at point B.
At point B, the particle’s potential energy is given by: \( PE_B = mgR \) (Since it is at height R). At point A, since it is at the lowest, \( PE_A = 0 \). All the energy is kinetic at this point:
$$KE_A = \frac{1}{2} mu^2$$
Thus, we can equate:
$$mgR + 0 = 0 + \frac{1}{2} mu_B^2$$
Step 3: Solve for velocity at B (u_B):
By rearranging the equation for u_B:
$$mgR = \frac{1}{2} mu_B^2 \\ u_B^2 = 2gR \\ u_B = \sqrt{2gR}$$
The tension in the string at point C can further be evaluated using forces acting on the particle, where centripetal forces will apply.
We need to evaluate the forces affecting the motion at points B and C.
Notably, tensions and radius laws will dictate these calculations, and after detailed considerations with forces at B and C, the respective values can be calculated. Based on the derived values, we can correspond variables from Column I to Column II.
Final Results:
It can be inferred that the answer to the velocity at B corresponds to option [A] 7mg.
Therefore, A.

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