Q. When a simple pendulum is rotated in a vertical plane with constant angular velocity, centripetal force is
A) Maximum at highest point
B) Maximum at lowest point
C) Same at all lower point
D) Zero
Explanation
(c) In a vertical circular motion, centripetal force remains same at all points on circular path and always directed towards the centre of circular path
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
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Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.