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Explain the concept of vertical circular motion. Discuss the forces acting on an object in a vertical loop-the-loop and explain why it does not fall off at the top.

In vertical circular motion, an object moves in a circular path in a vertical plane. The forces acting on the object in a vertical loop-the-loop are gravity, normal force, and tension (if applicable). At the top of the loop, the object experiences a net force directed towards the centre of the loop, which provides the necessary centripetal force. This net force is the vector sum of the gravitational force and the normal force. The object does not fall off at the top because the normal force is greater than the gravitational force, ensuring a net inward force.

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