Question

In a simple pendulum, the breaking strength of the string is double the weight of the bob. The bob is released from rest when the string is horizontal. The string breaks when it makes an angle q with the vertical-

• A. q = cos^–1 (1/3)
• B. q = 60⁰
• C. q = cos^–1 (2/3)
• D. q = 0⁰

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

q = cos^–1 (2/3)

Answer 2

T – Mg cos q = $\frac{Mv^{2}}{r}$

where T = 2Mg and $\frac{1}{2}$Mv² = Mg (r cos q)