A small block of mass m is released from rest from point A inside a smooth hemisphere bowl of radius R, which is fixed on ground such that OA is horizontal. The ratio (x) of magnitude of centripetal force and normal reaction on the block at any point B varies with 
as:
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
By energy conservation,
Ratio 
(constant)
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