A smooth circular groove has a smooth vertical wall as shown in figure. A block of mass $m$ moves against the wall with a speed $v$ . Which of the following curve represents the correct relation between the normal reaction on the block by the wall $(N)$ and speed of the block $(v)$ ?

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The required centripetal force will be provided by the normal reaction &#8658; N = m v 2 r This equation is similar to y = k x 2 which is a parabola.

A smooth circular groove has a smooth vertical wall as shown in figure. A block of mass m moves against the…

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