JEE Main Physics question

PhysicsWork, Energy and PowerJEE Main

A mass m slips along the wall of a semispherical surface of radius R. The velocity at the bottom of the surface is

Answer: (B)

Solution

By conservation of energy, the loss in PE (mgR, falling through the radius) converts to KE: mgR = ½mv² ⟹ v = √(2gR).

Question ID VK-153961