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A particle rests on the top of a hemisphere of radius R. Find the smallest horizontal velocity that must be imparted to the particle if it is to leave the hemisphere without sliding down it

a
gR
b
2gR
c
3gR
d
5gR

detailed solution

Correct option is A

The velocity should be such that the centripetal acceleration is equal to the acceleration due to gravityV2R=g  or  V=gR

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