Centripetal Definition and 1000 Threads

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    College-level centripetal force questions

    Overall, I've done pretty well on this physics homework (which is due 10-13 @ 11PM Central), but these two questions are bugging the hell out of me. 1. An amusement park ride consists of a large vertical cylinder that spins about its axis fast enough that any person inside is held up...
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    What Is the Maximum Speed a Car Can Travel Over a Hill Without Leaving the Road?

    I need help! I've tried so many methods but am still coming up blank. "The same car now travels on a straight track and goes over a hill with radius 154m at the top. What is the maximum speed that the car can go over the hill without leaving the road? (m/s)" Important Details: Mass =...
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    Exploring Centripetal Force: Lab Results & Proportionality Statements

    We're doing a lab on centripetal force where we swing a mass on a string over our heads. The string passes through a glass sleeve and has masses suspended at the bottom of the string like this...http://www.batesville.k12.in.us/Physics/PhyNet/Mechanics/Circular%20Motion/labs/cf_and_speed.htm"...
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    Calculating Tangential Speed: Understanding Angular Speed and Centripetal Force

    an athlete swings a 6.18kg ball horizontally on the end of a rope. The ball moves in a circle of radius 1.03m at an angular speed of 0.736 rev/s. what is the tangential speed of the ball? Answer in units of m/s WHAT is angular speed? and how would you solve t his? thanx so much
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    For the Doc JK some more questions using Centripetal Force

    For the Doc...JK...some more questions using Centripetal Force A motorcycle has a constant speed of 23.1 m/s as it passes over the top of a hill whose radius of curvature is 172 m. The mass of the motorcycle and driver is 364 kg. Find the magnitude of (a) the centripetal force and (b) the...
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    Classical mechanics: centripetal acceleration

    I need some help with centripetal acceleration. why when an object is whirling in a vertical circle,it must have a centripetal acceleration larger than 'g' in order for it to get to the top of the circle? what if I give it just enough speed to get to the top(so when it gets to the top,it's...
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    Centripetal acceleration of Neutron stars

    Neutron stars represent the final stage of life for some massive stars. Typically, they have radii of 10 km. Determine the magnitude of the centripetal acceleration for a piece of neutron star matter on the star surface at the equator (so the matter moves in a circle of radius 10km). Assume...
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    Centripetal Acceleration of astronaut

    Anyone know how to do this? An astronaut is rotated in a horizontal centrifuge at a radius of 8.0 m. (a) What is the astronaut's speed if the centripetal acceleration is 7.0g? (b) How many revolutions per minute are required to produce this acceleration? (c) What...
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    Centripetal force circular drum question

    Okay, I need help with this question. It is killing me! :confused: A circular drum is spinning round and round. A person is on the wall of the drum and there is no floor beneath him. If the drum has a radius of 2.4m and takes 2.5s to comlete a revoltion, what is the coefficient of friction...
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    What is the force required for centripetal motion in a horizontal circle?

    ok so I've got a problem i cannot figure out and i know I'm skipping some simple step, so could someone please help me with the following question: Estimate the force a person must exert on a string attached to a 0.190 kg ball to make the ball revolve in a horizontal circle of radius 0.600 m...
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    Automobile Centripetal acceleration

    The cornering performance of an automobile is evaluated on a skidpad, where the maximum speed that a car can maintain around a circular path on a dry, flat surface is measured. Then the centripetal acceleration is calculated as a multiple of "g", the free-fall acceleration due to gravity at the...
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    Earths Centripetal Acceleration Effects

    It's my belief that if some one was at the equator or the south pole there weight might be differernt Sum of F = m a = mg- N a = v^2/r at the pole the distance from person to rotational axis is 0 so a= 0 and then mg = N On the equator the velocity can be calculated from 24 hours to go...
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    Centripetal Force: Spinning, Ejected Matter & Velocity

    If you had a piece of matter which was loosly held together by gravitational interaction spinning on an axis and the centripetal force being produced was larger than the gravitational force holding the matter together would the matter that has become separate due to the centrapetal force still...
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    Does a gyroscope centripetal force?

    After reading in specialized Physics books and different articles, I’m still thinking about gyroscopical precession. I understand everything about angular momentum, torques…, but if center of masses makes a circular movement, Where does it provide centripetal force? Could it be for the axe...
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    Centripetal force in a golf swing

    Can anyone explain how centripetal force is involved in a golf swing, i understand that it is one force keeping the club from flying out of your hands, but what else. THis is not a homework question i am just curious. (Had to specify because of the thread above)
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    Can a String Be Perfectly Horizontal in a Centripetal Acceleration Experiment?

    Iam doing on In this laboratory, you will investigate the centripetal acceleration of a horizontally rotating object. lab report. on this lab they asking one question ... Would it be possible to get the string holding the rubber stopper to be PERFECTLY HORIZONTAL during this experiment...
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    Centripetal Acceleration of roller-caster vechicle

    A roller-caster vechicle has a mass of 500 kg when fully loaded with passengers (Fig P7.28) (a) If the vechile has a speed of 20.0 m/s at point A, what is the force of the track on the vehicle at this point? (b) What is the maximum speed the vehicle can have at point B in order for gravity to...
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    How Does Centripetal Force Affect Roller Coaster Dynamics?

    A roller-caster vechicle has a mass of 500 kg when fully loaded with passengers (Fig p7.28) (a) If the vechile has a speed of 20.0 m/s at point A, what is the force of the track on the vehicle at this point? (b) What is the maximum speed the vehicle can have at point B in order for gravity to...
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    How do satellites stay in orbit? Free fall or centripetal?

    Hi, I just recently posted this on the astrophysics forum but thought it would probably not quite fit so i decided to move it here. Hi, this is my first post. I have been trying to find an answer out of my own interest but is unable to do so. while searching I found this wonderful website. I...
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    The Speed of Change: Centripetal Force

    I was just thinking that whether changes have any speed. Suppose we have a system in which a bodyA is rotating around an other body B through centripetal force. If B gets an instantaneous hit so that its position changes. Then what will be the speed of change or effect or whatever with which...
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    Need Feedback on Centripetal Motion Lab Experiment?

    Hey i was just wondering if anyone would care to take a look at my lab write up and see if I am missing anything or any pointers and such thanks. the basis of the experment is to compare the results of a spinning pendulum as slow aws possible when at two different masses the string length...
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    Understanding Centripetal Force: Exploring its Relationship with Static Force

    We recently did an experiment in lab on centripetal acceleration. We used a spring mass mechanism and used the data we collected to compute the centripetal force. We then had to hang the spring mechanism on a stand then add weight to stretch the spring to the same index point and calculate the...
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    Simple Centripetal Force Question

    Hello, I know that there are two possible formulas to solve for radius. You can use (mv^2)/r ,or, (m4pir^2)/T^2. Now, the question is asking when the radius is trippled, the Centripital force is...? Using the first equation, I come out with 1/3. Using the second equation, I come out with 9...
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    Centripetal Acceleration of Rock Problem

    Hi Everyone! I've been working on this Physics problem for the last week and I still can not figure it out! I'm sure I'm missing some very basic concept, but I'm not sure how to proceed: An Australian bushman hunts kangaroos with the following weapon - a heavy rock is tied to one end of a...
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    Calculating Tangential Acceleration of an Astronaut in a Centrifuge

    Astronauts use a centrifuge to simulate the acceleration of a rocket launch. The centrifuge takes 40.0 s to speed up from rest to its top speed of 1 rotation every 1.30 s. The astronaut is strapped into a seat 5.60 m from the axis.What is the astronaut's tangential acceleration during the first...
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    Centripetal Motion: Resolving Mistake with Diameter

    resolved thanks to astronuc... radius = d/2 i accidentally used the diameter as my radius
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    Can't Seem To Get It Right: Solving Centripetal Acceleration Equation

    What I'm doing seems like it should work, but I can't seem to get it right. I'm sure I'm doing the math right, but I have a feeling I'm answering something that's not being asked. I would just like some help on setting up the equation right. A car starts from rest on a flat circular track...
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    Always centripetal force when object in circular motion?

    Centripetal force is directed towards the circle, but is centripetal force always involved when objects go in circle?If I put a toy car on ice and drive it around in circle with my hand, then obviously force my hand exerted was directed along the path(circle) and not towards center of circle...
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    Centripetal acceleration and KE problem

    The question and information given is - "The formula for the centripetal acceleration experienced by a body moving at speed v in a circle of radius r is ac = v squared / r A small mass m slides without friction along a loop-the-loop track. The circular loop has radius R. The mass starts...
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    Centripetal force equation help

    I have set up an equation like this: v= r x omega mu x m x g = m v^2 /r but I didn't get the answer, which is 15.7. Is the setting right? If not, can anyone show me the right steps? thx!
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    Centripetal force of a block on a string

    I am really in a jam, I have no idea if I solved this correctly or not, it is due Monday morning 8:00am /eastern time. Here is the question: A block is hung by a string from the inside roof of a van. When the van goes straight ahead at a speed of 28m/s, the block hangs vertically down. But...
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    Centripetal vs centrifugal acceleration

    i don't quite understand the difference between the two. i know centripetal means towards the middle and centrifugal goes out but i can't quite relate that to the problems. for example, if you are twirling a ball on a string above your head in a circle, the centripetal acceleration points...
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    What is the Velocity of a Person at the Equator?

    :confused: Given: r(Earth)=6.37*10^6 m m(earth)=5.98*10^24 kg r(moon)=1.74*10^6m g=9.8 m/s^2 G=6.67259*10^-11 Nm^2/kg^2 Calculate the speed of a 97.4kg person at the equator. do u...
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    Centripetal Acceleration: Solving Physics Circular Motion

    Here's a picture http://img215.imageshack.us/my.php?image=physics6ry.png A .10kg ball is on a string in vertical circular motion with a radius .80 meters and the whole system is above the ground .20 meters At the top the tangential velocity is 6.0m/s. I'm wondering if these are correct...
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    Racing car centripetal force problem

    a racing car is traveling on a circular course of radius 641m at a speed such that it makes 1.7 rev in 1 minute. THe mass of the car is 1990kg. what is the centripetal force acting on the car? CF=ma=mass*acceleration a=V^2/r how do you find v?
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    Calculating Centripetal Force: 40.0kg Child on 9.0m Ferris Wheel

    A 40.0 kg child on a Ferris wheel rotates four times each minute and the wheel has a radius of 9.0 m. What force does the seat exert on the child when the child is halfway between the top and bottom? The answer is 397 N which is 5 N more than the weight of the child, but I have not idea...
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    Centripetal Force: Calculating Tension in Conical Pendulum

    Question 1 A conical pendulum consists of a string of length 1.2 m and a bob of mass 0.41 kg. The string makes an angle of 21° with the vertical. Calculate the tension in the string, in N. iam not sure wat to do here if l\omega{}^2 = \frac{g}{\cos\phi} then i use T=ml\omega{}^2 to get the...
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    Centripetal Force and maximum speed

    A motorcyclist is approaching a hump-backed bridge, as shown in the diagram. The bridge forms part of a circle of radius r = 14.4 m. The combined mass of the motorcycle and rider is 141 kg. Calculate the maximum speed in m s-1 at which the rider could travel without leaving the road at the top...
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    Centripetal Force And Acceleration

    1. Which of the following statements best applies to an object moving with uniform circular motion?(Answer: B) A. Acceleration is zero. B. Acceleration is directed outward. C. Acceleration is tangent to the path. D. Magnitude of acceleration is constant. I thought the answer was D but how...
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    Centripetal Force Experiment: Measuring Acceleration on a Turntable

    I did this experiment on centripetal forces, where we rolled a ball onto a turntable and it left dots at equal intervals of time. For every dot I was asked to measure the component of its position (from the center) parallel to its track (the perpendicular disance, along the path, between the...
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    AP Physics problem help - centripetal motion

    This problem is KILLING ME! The drawing shows a baggage carousel at an airport. Your suitcase has not slid all the way down the slope and is going around at a constant speed on a circle (r = 10.8 m) as the carousel turns. The coefficient of static friction between the suitcase and the carousel...
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    Find Velocity of Centripetal Ball Before Swing Out

    How do you find the place when the ball is about to "swing" out? A ball is attached to a vein, which has max tension of 300N; and Hercules is swinging the vein above his head. The length from vein to ball is .8meters. The ball has mass of 1.2kg.. How do you find the velocity of the ball...
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    How Does Centripetal Force Relate to Frequency, Speed, Mass, and Radius?

    Im doing a Centripetal force lab in which the problem is too find out the relationships between the centripetal force, and the frequency, speed, mass and radius of an objet. I just need some re-assurance in my answers. 1.)What type of relationship exists between Centripetal force and frequency...
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    Centripetal Force and a Word Problem

    One question says "It has been said that centripetal force is is not a unique force. Outline what a centripetal force is as well as three (explained) examples of what is meant by this statement.(5 marks)" Here is my theory: Newtons first law states that an object in motion stays in motion...
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    What is the angle between the string and the vertical?

    "A mass of 3.900 kg is suspended from a 1.450 m long string. It revolves in a horizontal circle. The tangential speed of the mass is 3.247 m/s. Calculate the angle between the string and the vertical (in degrees)." Here is a diagram, labelling angle theta I'm supposed to solve for...
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    Calculating Centripetal Force? (car moving in circle on a sloped road)

    Calculating Centripetal Force?!? (car moving in circle on a sloped road) Hi guyz, i have problem with this IB standard level mechanics question: here is the link 2 the question: (it is from an International Bacalaureatte examination)...
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    Find the centripetal acceleration of the yoyo

    hey evr1...i have been trying to do this quest...but somehow can't get it...any help is really appreciated..thnx a child swings a yoyo of weight mg in a horizontal circle such tht the cord makes an angle of 30 with the vertical. find the centripetal acceleration of the yoyo. (g=10m/s/s)...
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    What is the Centripetal Acceleration of a Yoyo on a Horizontal Swing?

    hey evr1...i have been trying to do this quest...but somehow can't get it...any help is really appreciated..thnx a child swings a yoyo of weight mg in a horizontal circle such tht the cord makes an angle of 30 with the vertical. find the centripetal acceleration of the yoyo. (g=10m/s/s)...
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    Centripetal Acceleration Problem

    Hello, I am having the worst time figuring out how to solve this problem: A student build and calibrates an acclerometer, which she uses to determine the speed of her car around a certain unbanked highway curve. The accelerometer is a plumb bob with a prtractor that she attaches to the roof...
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    How Do You Calculate the Centripetal Force of a Whirling Ball?

    a small ball of mass 38g is suspended from a string a length 59cm, and whirled in a circle lying in the horizontal plane. The acceleration of gravity is 9.8m/s2. if the string makes an angle of 31o with the vertical, find the centripetal froce experienced by the ball. here's the diagram:(the...
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