BCECE Medical BCECE Medical Solved Papers-2006

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    One end of a string of length \[l\] is connected to a particle of mass m and the other to a small peg on a smooth horizontal table. If the particle moves in a circle with speed v, the net force on the particle (directed towards the centre) is :

    A)  T

    B)  \[T-\frac{m{{v}^{2}}}{l}\]

    C)  \[T+\frac{m{{v}^{2}}}{l}\]

    D)  zero where T is the tension in the string.

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    When particle moves a circle, then the resultant force must act towards the centre and its magnitude F must satisfy                 \[F=\frac{m{{v}^{2}}}{l}\] This resultant force is directed towards the centre and it is called centripetal force. This force originates from tension T. \[\therefore \] \[F=\frac{m{{v}^{2}}}{l}=T\]


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