JEE Main Physics question
A point mass is tied to one end of a cord whose other end passes through a vertical hollow tube, caught in one hand. The point mass is being rotated in a horizontal circle of radius 2 m with a speed of 4 m/s. The cord is then pulled down so that the radius of the circle reduces to 1 m. Compute the ratio of kinetic energies under the final and initial states.
Answer: 4
Solution
Angular momentum is conserved (central force through the tube): $=⇒
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