A Ball Is Released, from Rest, at the Left Side

Multiple Choice

A ball is released, from rest, at the left side of the loop-the-loop, at the height, h, as shown in Figure 5-3.

-Refer to Figure 5-3. If the radius of the loop is R, what vertical height does the ball rise to, on the other side, neglecting friction?

A) 2R
B) greater than 2R
C) R
D) less than R