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A block of mass m is connected to a light rod of length l . One end of the rod is pivoted to a point in such a way that it can be rotated in a vertical plane . Initially rod is vertical with the block a its lowest position . If velocity given to the block is `sqrt(ngl)` then it is found to complete the circle successfully . Find the value of n .

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To solve the problem step-by-step, we will analyze the energy conservation between the lowest point (point A) and the highest point (point B) of the circular motion of the block attached to the rod. ### Step 1: Understand the System We have a block of mass \( m \) attached to a light rod of length \( l \) that can rotate in a vertical plane. Initially, the rod is vertical, and the block is at the lowest position. The block is given an initial velocity of \( \sqrt{n g l} \). ### Step 2: Identify Points A and B - **Point A**: The lowest point where the block is given the initial velocity. - **Point B**: The highest point in the circular motion. ### Step 3: Write the Energy Conservation Equation According to the principle of conservation of mechanical energy: \[ \text{Total Energy at A} = \text{Total Energy at B} \] This can be expressed as: \[ KE_A + PE_A = KE_B + PE_B \] ### Step 4: Calculate Energies at Point A At point A: - Kinetic Energy \( KE_A = \frac{1}{2} m v^2 = \frac{1}{2} m (\sqrt{n g l})^2 = \frac{1}{2} m n g l \) - Potential Energy \( PE_A = 0 \) (taking the lowest point as the reference level) Thus, the total energy at point A is: \[ E_A = \frac{1}{2} m n g l + 0 = \frac{1}{2} m n g l \] ### Step 5: Calculate Energies at Point B At point B (the highest point): - Kinetic Energy \( KE_B = 0 \) (for the block to just complete the circle, the velocity at the highest point should be 0) - Potential Energy \( PE_B = m g (2l) \) (the height at point B is \( 2l \)) Thus, the total energy at point B is: \[ E_B = 0 + m g (2l) = 2 m g l \] ### Step 6: Set the Energies Equal Now, set the total energy at point A equal to the total energy at point B: \[ \frac{1}{2} m n g l = 2 m g l \] ### Step 7: Simplify the Equation We can cancel \( m g l \) from both sides (assuming \( m, g, l \neq 0 \)): \[ \frac{1}{2} n = 2 \] ### Step 8: Solve for \( n \) Multiply both sides by 2: \[ n = 4 \] ### Final Answer The value of \( n \) is \( 4 \). ---

To solve the problem step-by-step, we will analyze the energy conservation between the lowest point (point A) and the highest point (point B) of the circular motion of the block attached to the rod. ### Step 1: Understand the System We have a block of mass \( m \) attached to a light rod of length \( l \) that can rotate in a vertical plane. Initially, the rod is vertical, and the block is at the lowest position. The block is given an initial velocity of \( \sqrt{n g l} \). ### Step 2: Identify Points A and B - **Point A**: The lowest point where the block is given the initial velocity. - **Point B**: The highest point in the circular motion. ...
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