Can't find normal and tension force

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This discussion focuses on calculating normal and tension forces in two physics problems involving centripetal acceleration. In Problem 1, the normal force is determined using Newton's 2nd law, where the net force is the vector sum of the normal force and gravitational force. The correct formula is Fnet = Fnorm - Fgrav. In Problem 2, the tension force must also consider the direction of each force to accurately calculate the resultant force. Specific values attempted by the user, such as 2123.328N and 32.438N, were incorrect, indicating the need for proper application of the principles discussed.

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i have two problems here where i have to find individual forces.

problem 1: i can't find the normal force. how would i do it?

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i tried 2123.328N *(2825.008-701.68) and also tried 701.68N but neither of them worked.


problem 2: i can't find the tension force

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i tried 32.438N and 132.948 *(165.386-32.438) but also neither of them worked.

please help me. thanks.
 
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Problem 1.
The normal force must produce the required centripetal acceleration.
This is also the case with problem 3.
 
Problem 1: Remember that in Newton's 2nd law, Fnet is a vector sum that reduces to (in this problem):
Fnet = Fnorm-Fgrav
Plug in your values appropriately to solve for the normal force on the pilot.

Problem 2: Same exact idea. You need to consider the directions of each force in order to add them together.
 

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