Rankers Physics
Topic: Circular Motion
Subtopic: Dynamics of Circular Motion

A store of mass 5 kg is tied to a string of length 10 m is whirled round in a horizontal circle. What is the maximum speed with which the stone can be whirled around if the string can withstand a maximum tension of 200 N :
10 m/s
15 m/s
20 m/s
25 m/s

Solution:

Tension force will provide required centripetal force so,

T = mv²/r

⇒ 200 = 5 v²/10 ⇒ v² = 400 ⇒ v =20 m/s

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