An Object Is Constrained by a Cord to Move in a Circular

question 1

Multiple Choice

An object is constrained by a cord to move in a circular path of radius 0.5m on a horizontal frictionless surface. The cord will break if its tension exceeds 16N. The maximum kinetic energy of the object can have is:

• A) 4 J
• B) 8 J
• C) 16 J
• D) 32 J
• E) 64 J

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