A mass m is attached to a thin wire and whirled in a vertical circle. The wire is most likely to break when:

Options

A. the mass is at the highest point
B. the wire is horizontal
C. the mass is at the lowest point
D. inclined at an angle of 60 from vertical

Answer

C

Explanation

(c): Tension of the thread becomes maximum when it crosses the lowest point. Hence wire is most likely to break when it passes through the lowest point . Option (c) is correct .