Q92 / 180 · NEET 2019 (All India) · Physics

A mass $m$ is attached to a thin wire and whirled in a vertical circle. The wire is most likely to break, when

A
the mass is at the highest point
B
the wire is horizontal
Correct answer
C
the mass is at the lowest point
D
inclined at an angle of $60 °$ from vertical

Solution

Tension is maximum at lowest point most likely string will break at lowest point.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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