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A simple pendulum is moving up as its velocity vector is pointing in the direction of $E$ .
Identify the direction of the force of gravity on the pendulum bob?

A

A

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C

C

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D

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E

E

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Solution

The correct option is D $D$
Force of gravity always acts in the downward direction.
Thus from figure, the force of gravity acts in the direction of D.

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