NEETPhysicsRotational MotionMCQ+4 / −1
A mass m moves in a circle on a smooth horizontal plane with velocity v0 at a radius R0. The mass is attached to a string which passes through a smooth hole in the plane as shown. the tension in the string is increased gradually and finally m moves in a circle of radius .
The final value of the kinetic energy is

The final value of the kinetic energy is

- A2mv
- Bmv
- Cmv
- Dmv
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Correct answer: A
According to law of conservation of
angular momentum
mvr = mv'r'
…(i)
(Using (i))
K = 4K0 = 2
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