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Question
In a conical pendulum, what provides the centripetal force?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
From the force diagram, the centripetal force is provided by the horizontal component of the tension in the string, which is T sin θ.
Hint
The centripetal force must be horizontal, pointing toward the center of the circle. Which component of the tension force points horizontally?