During the circular motion why is the tension zero at the topmost point?

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At the topmost point 2  forces are acting on the body. the weight force is acting vertically downwards and the centrifugal force due to its circular force is acting vertically upwards(centrifugal force always acts perpendicular to the velocity of the body.)  when the two forces balance each other the tension acting on the body becomes zero.  mw^2r = mg( where m= mass of the sphere. w = angular velocity of the sphere . g= accelaration due to gravity. )

 

 

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