Laws Of Motion Question 341
Question: A particle rests on the top of a hemisphere of radius R. Find the smallest horizontal velocity that must be imparted to the particle if it is to leave the hemisphere without sliding down is
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
[a] The velocity should be such that the centripetal acceleration is equal to the acceleration due to gravity