Bead on Helix Acceleration · CAP 2022 #25

Physics · mechanics

Problem

A bead slides on a wire with the shape of a helix as shown above, whose symmetry axis is oriented vertically. Which graph on the right best represents the acceleration of the bead as a function of time? a) [Graph option a] b) [Graph option b] c) [Graph option c] d) [Graph option d] e) [Graph option e]

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