Find the centripetal acceleration of the yoyo

In summary, the conversation is about a person seeking help with a physics problem involving a yoyo swinging in a horizontal circle. The person is looking for someone to provide steps to solve the problem, and another person offers helpful tips and solutions. The centripetal acceleration of the yoyo can be found by using the horizontal component of the rope's tension and the force of gravity.
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megha
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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 gr8 if sum1 showd the steps to this problem
 
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Since the yoyo is in constant motion (no acceleration), then the horizontal part of the ropes tension (T*sin(angle)) equals the centripetal force. with the force you can find the acceleration (2 law). You also know that the vertical part of the tension (T*cos(angle)) equals the downward force of gravity (mg). Use that to find the tension, and use the tension to find the centripetal force and acceleration.
 
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hey..thnx a lot...u saved ma life..thnx
 

1. What is centripetal acceleration?

Centripetal acceleration is the acceleration experienced by an object moving in a circular path due to the change in its direction. It is always directed towards the center of the circle.

2. How is centripetal acceleration related to the yoyo?

In the case of a yoyo, the string acts as the centripetal force that keeps the yoyo moving in a circular path. The tension in the string provides the necessary centripetal acceleration to the yoyo.

3. What is the formula for calculating centripetal acceleration?

The formula for centripetal acceleration is given by a = v^2/r, where a is the acceleration, v is the velocity, and r is the radius of the circular path.

4. How can the centripetal acceleration of a yoyo be measured?

The centripetal acceleration of a yoyo can be measured by attaching it to a string and rotating it at a constant speed in a horizontal circle. Using a stopwatch, the time taken for each revolution can be recorded. Then, using the formula a = v^2/r, the centripetal acceleration can be calculated.

5. What factors affect the centripetal acceleration of a yoyo?

The centripetal acceleration of a yoyo is affected by the speed at which it is moving, the radius of the circular path, and the mass of the yoyo. Increasing any of these factors will result in a higher centripetal acceleration.

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