Physics · Motion in a vertical circle

In vertical circle, can the motion be uniform circular motion?

In vertical circle, can the motion be uniform circular motion?

  • A. yes
  • B. no
  • C. sometimes
  • D. none of these

Step-by-step solution

In a vertical circle, the force of gravity has a component tangential to the path, which changes the speed of the object. For uniform circular motion, speed must remain constant, which is not possible under gravity alone unless an external force compensates exactly. In standard physics problems, vertical circular motion is typically non-uniform.
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