JEE MainPhysicsCircular MotionMCQ+4 / −1
A bob of mass is suspended at a point by a light string of length and left to perform vertical motion (circular) as shown in figure. Initially, by applying horizontal velocity at the point ' A ', the string becomes slack when, the bob reaches at the point ' '. The ratio of the kinetic energy of the bob at the points B and C is . 

- A4
- B1
- C2
- D3
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Correct answer: D
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Interpret the motion
The bob moves in a vertical circle of radius .
Let us take the usual positions:
- = lowest point
- = point at angle from (side point)
- = top point
- = point where string just becomes slack
Since the string becomes slack at point , the tension there is zero.
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Condition for slackness
At any point making angle from the lowest point, radial equation is (with proper sign convention toward center).
At the top point , for the string to just become slack, so
Hence kinetic energy at is
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Find speed at point using energy conservation
From to , the bob rises by height .
Therefore,
Substitute :
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Required ratio
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Check options
- A: ✗
- B: ✗
- C: ✗
- D: ✓
So, the correct ratio is .
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