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

question 21

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 in order to remain in contact with 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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