A small mass attached to a string rotates on a frictionless tabletop as shown. If the tension in the string is increased, causing the radius of the circular motion to decrease by a factor of 2 , what effect will this have on the kinetic energy of the mass?

A.
It will decrease by a factor of 2 .
B.
It will remain constant.
C.
It will increase by a factor of 2 .
D.
It will increase by a factor of 4 .
E.
It will increase by a factor of 8 .
Physics C(M)
AP
College Board
Exam No:AP Physics C Practice Test Year:2024 Question No:21

Answer:

D

Knowledge points:

2.2 Circular Motion
3.3 Conservation of Energy

Solution:

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