Q. The tube $A C$ forms a quarter circle in a vertical plane. The ball $B$ has an area of crosssection slightly smaller than that of the tube, and can move without friction through it. $B$ is placed at $A$ and displaced slightly. It will :

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Solution:

When the ball is released, we know that after an anglular displacement $\theta=\cos ^{-1}(-2 / 3)$ ball leaves contact with the inner wall of the tube and get in contact with the outer wall of the tube hence option (C) is correct.