A ball of mass 0.25 kg attached to the end of a string of length 1.96 ...
Given,Length of String, l = 1.96 mMass of Ball, m
= 0.25 KgMaximum Tension of String, Tmax = 25 NLet the speed of the ball is v m/sIn the horizontal circular motion of the ball tension in the string is balanced by the centrifugal force (mv2/l) and hence the maximum tension in the string will be for the maximum speed of the ball (since m and l are fixed).Therefore,Tmax=mv^2/l=> v^2=Tmax * l/m = 25 x 1.96/0.25=> v = 5 x 1.4/0.5 = 14 m/sTherefore, maximum speed of the ball will be 14 m/s.
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A ball of mass 0.25 kg attached to the end of a string of length 1.96 ...
Introduction
To determine the maximum speed of the ball moving in a horizontal circle without breaking the string, we analyze the forces acting on the ball.
Key Parameters
- Mass of the ball (m) = 0.25 kg
- Length of the string (radius, r) = 1.96 m
- Maximum tension (T) = 25 N
Centripetal Force Requirement
In circular motion, the tension in the string provides the necessary centripetal force to keep the ball moving in a circle. The formula for centripetal force (Fc) is:
Fc = (m * v^2) / r
Where:
- v = speed of the ball
Setting Up the Equation
Since the tension in the string is the only source of centripetal force, we set T equal to Fc:
T = (m * v^2) / r
Substituting the values:
25 N = (0.25 kg * v^2) / 1.96 m
Rearranging the Equation
Now, we solve for v^2:
v^2 = (25 N * 1.96 m) / 0.25 kg
Calculating the right side:
v^2 = (49 N*m) / 0.25 kg
v^2 = 196
Calculating Maximum Speed
Taking the square root to find v:
v = √196
v = 14 m/s
Conclusion
Thus, the maximum speed at which the ball can move without breaking the string is 14 m/s, confirming that option 'A' is correct.
A ball of mass 0.25 kg attached to the end of a string of length 1.96 ...
Correct option (a)