Question

A ball tied to a string is swung in a vertical circle. Which of the following remains constant?(a) tension in the string(b) speed of the ball(c) centripetal force(d) earth's pull on the ball

Answer 1

earths pull on the ball

Answer 2

Answer:

down

Explanation:

Earth's pull on the ball remains constant (W=mg).

Tension in the string changes along the vertical circular path.

Speed of the ball changes as sum of kinetic energy and potential energy remains constant during motion.

Speed changes, hence, centripetal force changes.