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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?

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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.

Hence, option (C) is the correct answer.

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