Q77 / 90 · JEE Main 2014 (19 Apr Online) · Physics

A particle is released on a vertical smooth semicircular track from point so that, makes angle from the vertical (see figure). The normal reaction of the track on the particle vanishes at the point where makes an angle with the horizontal. Then

A particle is released on a vertical smooth semicircular track from point so that, makes angle from the vertical (see figure). The normal reaction of the track on the particle vanishes at the point where makes an angle with the horizontal. Then
- Correct answerA
- B
- C
- D
Solution
On losing contact 
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.