A simple pendulum of length 
and mass m is initially at its lowest position. It is given the minimum horizontal speed necessary to move in a circular path about the point of suspension. The tension in the string at the lowest position of the bob is-
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D
To complete the circle v min = 
T – mg = 
; T – mg = 5 mg
T = 6mg
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