What is the Centripetal Acceleration of a Yoyo on a Horizontal Swing?

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The centripetal acceleration of a yoyo swung in a horizontal circle at an angle of 30 degrees with the vertical can be calculated using the formula for centripetal acceleration, a_c = v^2 / r. Given that the gravitational acceleration, g, is 10 m/s², the tension in the cord must be resolved to find the horizontal component that provides the centripetal force. The steps involve calculating the radius of the circular path and the velocity of the yoyo based on the angle and weight.

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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)?

it wuld be gr if sum1 showd the steps to this problem
 
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It would be even gr8r if you showed us some of your own work first - per house rules! :)
 

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