In-class question

A ball is released from a height h=2R, and it rolls into a loop. (The top of the loop is also at precisely the same height h, as shown) . Neglect friction.

The ball will

BLUE: Make it through, it'll "loop-the-loop".

YELLOW: Not make it through, it'll fall out of the loop.

PURPLE: Not enough information to decide.




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