figure depicts a block sliding along a frictionless ramp in vertical plane Eight numbered arrows in the diagram repreesent direction to be referred to when answering the questions

Position - i : Starts sliding on curve path
Position - ii : Lowest position of the curve path
Position - iii : Just outside of the curve path
The direction of the acceleration of the blocks when in position ii is best represented by which of the arrows in the diagram?

Options

A. `5`
B. `8`
C. `1`
D. `3`

Answer

c

Explanation

At position 2 no tangential component, only radial component exists i.r.upwards