Ball on Conical Surface · PhysicsBowl 2023 #6

Physics · mechanics

Problem

Consider one horizontal circular path that a ball makes on the inside surface of a cone. In this situation, the normal force on the ball a. is mg. b. is always greater than mg. c. may be greater or less than mg. d. is always less than mg. e. depends upon the speed of the ball.

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