A rectangular block is moving along a frictionless path when it encounters the circular loop, as shown at right. The block passes points 1, 2, 3, 4, 1 before returning to the horizontal track. At point 3,

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A.it experiences a net tangential force 

B.its momentum points toward the center of the loop

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A rectangular block is moving along a frictionless path when it
encounters the circular loop, as shown at right. The block passes points 1, 2,
3, 4, 1 before returning to the horizontal track. At point 3,
Transcribed Image Text:A rectangular block is moving along a frictionless path when it encounters the circular loop, as shown at right. The block passes points 1, 2, 3, 4, 1 before returning to the horizontal track. At point 3,
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