Proportionality of T to R, m1 and m2

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The discussion revolves around the proportionality relationships between tension (T), mass (m1, m2), and radius (R) in a physics context, specifically related to an experiment involving gravitational forces and circular motion. The original poster presents equations derived from their experimental data and attempts to relate these variables.

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  • The original poster attempts to derive proportional relationships from their experimental findings, questioning the validity of their results in light of Kepler's third law. Some participants seek clarification on the notation used in the equations, particularly regarding the variables and constants involved.

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The discussion includes attempts to clarify the equations and relationships presented. While one participant confirms the correctness of the original poster's findings, there remains a focus on understanding the implications and connections to established laws in physics.

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Participants note potential confusion regarding the notation and definitions of variables, which may affect the interpretation of the equations. The original poster's reference to Kepler's third law introduces an additional layer of complexity to the discussion.

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We have done an experimnet latly in which we did an investigation on

m1Ug=4Pie^2m(2)r m2/ T^2

We drew the graphs of the values that we found, then we drew the Log values to fing Gradiant to find the power of proportionality.

in our experiment gradiant of my Log values were T prop m2^.53 T prop R^.508 and T prop m1^-.35

using math I got got

T^2 m1Ug =4pie^2 m2 r
T^2 = 4pie^2 m2 r / m1Ug
T = 2pie Root m2r/ root m1 Ug

Which makes it

T prop m1^.5 or root m2
same for R
and ^-.5 for m1 or 1/root m1

does that seem good? even though keplers third law stats T^2 is prop to r^3
 
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It's hard to say! You didn't tell us what this equation was supposed to be so I don't know what Kepler's third law has to do with it! I would prefer you used "pi" rather than "pie" for [tex]\pi[/tex]. I thought at first this involved the exponential
e^(2m)! My real problem is distinguishing between "m(2)" and "m2". Are they intended to be the same thing? And are "r" and "R" supposed to mean the same thing?
 
Sorry for the mistake.

Here is the equation

F=4pi^2m2r/T^2 F is m1Ug.

so now m1Ug=4pi^2m2r /T^2

I did some work out and mate T to be

T proportional to m1^-.5
T prop to m2^.5
and T prop to r^.5

as T= 2pi sqroot m2r / sqroot m1Ug

is that right?


here is a link

http://users.tpg.com.au/timedil/cent.jpg
 
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Yes, that is correct.
 

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