A Small Object Slides Along the Frictionless Loop-The-Loop with a Diameter

question 14

Multiple Choice

A small object slides along the frictionless loop-the-loop with a diameter of 3 m. What minimum speed must it have at the top of the loop?

• A) 1.9 m/s
• B) 3.8 m/s
• C) 5.4 m/s
• D) 15 m/s
• E) 29 m/s

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