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that is the answer i get for a similar problem but i don't think it is the answer to this problem the normal force would be mgcosx. that is correct units

Normal force would equal mg. mg+Rcosx=mv^2/R?

Like I said, I was trying to follow a similar type problem, but it didn't work out well and that is just a mismatched answer. It is wrong. I just have no idea about how to solve this problem correctly.

Homework Statement An ice cube slides on a frictionless sphere. It is placed at the top at of the sphere with radius (R), and given an instantaneous push at speed (S). At what angle(x) from vertical does the ice cube leave the surface of the sphere? Radius = R Speed/Velocity = v angle = x...