JEE Main Physics question

PhysicsWork, Energy and PowerJEE Main

A sphere of mass is tied to the end of a string of length and rotated, through the other end, along a horizontal circular path with speed . The work done in a full horizontal circle is

Answer: (B)

Solution

The string tension (centripetal force) is always perpendicular to the velocity, so it does zero work over any arc, including a full circle.

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