Master Centripetal Force with this Homework Statement [Image Included]

[raman911]

Homework Statement

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The Attempt at a Solution

A)
i think force of Tension ...
C)
Normal Force

Plz help me

 

[Anadyne]

Let's just try listing all the forces that are present (regardless of what they are actually doing). Then draw a free body diagram to figure out in which direction they point in.

The centripetal force makes sure that these riders don't go spinning off in space. What keeps people in the same place? (Horizontally)

If people aren't moving vertically (otherwise they'll splatter their brains all over the floor!) What forces are present in the vertical direction? What keeps them up? What makes them fall?

Tension isn't present in this problem. Tension usually has to do with strings. Keep in mind that a normal force is always perpendicular to the hard surface.

 

[ogb p]

Hello,

Thank you for sharing your homework statement. It seems like you are trying to solve a problem involving centripetal force. In this case, the question is asking you to find the force of tension or the normal force. To do so, you will need to use the formula for centripetal force, which is F = mv^2/r, where m is the mass of the object, v is its velocity, and r is the radius of the circular motion.

To find the force of tension, you will need to consider the forces acting on the object in the direction of the tension. These forces may include the weight of the object, the normal force, and any other forces acting in that direction. You will need to set up an equation using Newton's second law (F = ma) and solve for the force of tension.

To find the normal force, you will need to consider the forces acting on the object in the direction perpendicular to the surface it is moving on. These forces may include the weight of the object and any other forces acting in that direction. Again, you will need to set up an equation using Newton's second law and solve for the normal force.

I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Remember to always carefully consider the forces at play and use the appropriate equations to solve for the desired force. Good luck with your homework!