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PHY 101 Circular Motion Objective Question
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What does a conical pendulum consist of?
Options
A A mass swinging back and forth in a vertical plane.
B A mass attached to a string, revolving in a horizontal circle.
Correct Answer
C A mass on a rotating rod.
D A simple pendulum with a very small amplitude.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The lecture describes a conical pendulum as consisting of a mass m attached to a string of length L, and revolving in a horizontal circle with constant speed.

Hint

The string of the pendulum traces out the shape of a cone as the mass revolves, hence the name 'conical'.

Question Info

Course: PHY 101
Topic: Circular Motion
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 455 of 1250
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