AP Physics 1· difficulty 4/5
A small block slides down a frictionless ramp from height and enters a vertical circular loop of radius . What is the minimum starting height such that the block makes it around the loop without losing contact at the top?
Explanation
At the top, minimum speed satisfies . Energy conservation: . Hence .
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