Question: An object is constrained by a cord to move in a circular path of radius 0.5m on a horizontal frictionless surface. The cord will break

 An object is constrained by a cord to move in a circular path of radius 0.5m on a horizontal frictionless surface. The cord will break if its tension exceeds 16N.  What is  the maximum kinetic energy the object can have ?

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