College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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Chapter 6, Problem 7CQ
A ball on a string moves in a vertical circle as in Figure Q6.7. When the ball is at its lowest point, is the tension in the string greater than, less than, or equal to the ball’s weight? Explain. (You may want to include a free-body diagram as part of your explanation.)
Figure Q6.7
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