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Published on: September 12, 2026
In case of vertical circular motion of a particle by a thread of length
if the tension in the thread is zero at an angle
shown in figure, the velocity at the bottom point
of the circular path is
gravitational acceleration

Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
At the point where tension
and angle from vertical is
(i.e.,
from horizontal):
Since
:
Using mechanical energy conservation from bottom to the point where
:

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