Q. A particle originally at rest at the highest point of a smooth vertical circle is slightly displaced. It will leave the circle at a vertical distance $h$ below the highest point such that
A) $h = R$
B) $h = \frac{R}{3}$
C) $h = \frac{R}{2}$
D) $h = \frac{2R}{3}$
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: $h = \frac{R}{3}$.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.