A 24.5 kg child sits on a bathroom scale

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In summary, the conversation is about asking for help with four physics questions and providing the necessary information for each question. The first question involves a child sitting on a bathroom scale on a swing and determining the scale's reading at rest and as the child reaches a maximum height. The second question deals with a ball being swung on a string in a horizontal path and finding the tension in the string and the angle it makes with the vertical. The third question involves a ball being swung in a circle with a given radius and centripetal acceleration, and finding the speed of the ball. Lastly, the fourth question is about a ball being swung in a pendulum motion and determining the tension in the string at the lowest point of its path. The person asking
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Kristi Ronning
Please help me with the following 4 questions if you can (I want to double check my answers)...
1. A 24.5 kg child sits on a bathroom scale which is placed on the seat of a swing. What does the scale read when the swing is at rest? The child begins to swing back and forth until she reaches a maximum height of .85 meters (measured vertically) above the low point. What will the scale read as she passes the low point? The swing rope is 3 meters long.
2. A ball of mass .35 kg is swung at the end of a 2.4 m string such that the plane of its path is horizontal and the cirle it moves in has a radius of 1.4 m. Find the tension in the string and the angle which the string makes with the vertical.
3. A ball of mass .45 is attached to a rope and swung in a circle of radius 1.8 m with a centripetal acceleration of 3.1 m/s^2. What is the speed of the ball?
4. A ball of mass .25 kg is attached to a string .75 m long. The ball is swung in a pendulum-type motion such that it has a speed of 6.4 m/s when it reaches the lowest point in its path. What is the corresponding tension in the string?
 
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Please show us your work, and then we'll show you what's wrong (if anything). Or perhaps you could give us your answers at least and maybe someone nice will check them for you.
 

FAQ: A 24.5 kg child sits on a bathroom scale

How much does a 24.5 kg child weigh on a bathroom scale?

A 24.5 kg child would weigh 24.5 kg or 54 lbs on a bathroom scale.

Is a bathroom scale an accurate way to measure a child's weight?

Bathroom scales are generally accurate for measuring a child's weight, but it's important to make sure the scale is properly calibrated and the child is standing still on the scale for an accurate measurement.

How does a bathroom scale work?

Bathroom scales use a spring or strain gauge mechanism to measure the amount of force placed on the scale. This force is then converted into a weight measurement on the scale's display.

Can a bathroom scale be used to monitor a child's growth?

Yes, a bathroom scale can be used to monitor a child's growth by tracking their weight over time. However, it's important to also consider their height and BMI to get a more comprehensive understanding of their growth and health.

Are there any safety concerns when using a bathroom scale for a child?

There are no specific safety concerns when using a bathroom scale for a child, but it's important to make sure the scale is placed on a flat, hard surface and the child is supervised while using the scale.

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