A pendulum bob is swinging in a vertical plane such that its angular amplitude is less than 90∘. If at its extreme position, the string is cut, which of the following trajectory is possible for the bob afterwards?
A
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B
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C
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D
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Solution
The correct option is C Here at the extreme point of the bob, velocity will become zero.
∴When the string is cut, bob is under free fall.
Hence, option (C) represents the correct trajectory of the bob after the string is cut.