Question #6426137Single Choice

Physics

Question

In a vertical plane, a smooth horizontal straight track is tangential to a smooth semicircular track of radius R at point B. A small ball, treated as a particle, moves from point A on the horizontal track and enters the semicircular track at point B. The ball just passes through the highest point M of the semicircle and flies off horizontally from M. Neglect air resistance.

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

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Options

A
    The speed of the ball at point M is
B
    The speed of the ball at point A is
C
    The horizontal distance between point B and the landing point of the ball is 2R
D
    The kinetic energy of the ball upon landing is

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