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binbagsss
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Does the magnitude of centripetal force as well as the tension change in a vertical circle?
Vertical Circles: Centripetal Force & Tension
In summary, a vertical circle is a circular path that an object follows in a vertical plane, while centripetal force is the force that keeps it in circular motion. In a vertical circle, the centripetal force prevents the object from falling due to gravity. Tension is the force exerted by a string or rope and in a vertical circle, it is responsible for providing the necessary centripetal force. Tension and centripetal force are directly related in a vertical circle.
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cupid.callin
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The net centripetal force don't change but as the direction of gravity wrt the rotating body change .. tension change
like, T+mg provide centripetal force when body is at highest point but its T-mg at lowest point
like, T+mg provide centripetal force when body is at highest point but its T-mg at lowest point
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binbagsss
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cupid.callin said:
f=mv^2/r, why does v changee thenn?
FAQ: Vertical Circles: Centripetal Force & Tension
1. What is a vertical circle?
A vertical circle is a path that an object follows when it is moving in a circular motion in a vertical plane.
2. What is centripetal force?
Centripetal force is the force that acts on an object towards the center of its circular path, keeping it in circular motion.
3. How is centripetal force related to vertical circles?
In a vertical circle, the centripetal force is responsible for keeping the object moving in a circular path, preventing it from falling down due to gravity.
4. What is tension in a vertical circle?
Tension is the force that is exerted by a string or rope when it is pulled taut. In the case of a vertical circle, the tension is exerted by the string or rope that is attached to the object and is responsible for providing the centripetal force.
5. How is tension related to centripetal force in a vertical circle?
Tension and centripetal force are directly related in a vertical circle. The tension in the string or rope is equal to the centripetal force required to keep the object moving in a circular path.