Circular Motion Help: 10kg Mass at 3m/sec in 3m Radius

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A 10 kg mass traveling at 3 m/sec enters a circular region with a radius of 3m. The correct speed at the bottom of the circular region is calculated to be 12 m/s, while the normal force at the bottom is 52 N. These values are derived from applying the principles of circular motion and forces acting on the mass. The calculations involve using the centripetal force formula and Newton's second law to determine the normal force accurately.

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A 10 kg mass is traveling along a track at 3 m/sec. It enters a circular region of radius 3m.

1. what is its speed at the bottom of the circular region?( I got 12 m/s)
2. what is the normal force at the bottom?( I got 52 N)

Right or wrong and if wrong what's the correct solutions/formulas to use.

THANKYOU to whoever helps!
 
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