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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Work Power Energy

Question:

At which position in vertical circular motion is the tension in the string minimum?

Options:

At the lowest position

At the highest position

When the string is horizontal

At an angle of 35° from the horizontal

Correct Answer:

At the highest position

Explanation:

 When the body is at the highest point of its motion. This is because at the highest point the tension = centrifugal force – weight. This is the minimum value for tension throughout the motion.