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F vertical is equal to mg and F horizontal is equal to (umv^2)/r. So, the final equation is mg=(umv^2)/r?

Oh, so N in this case would be equal to the centrifugal force since that's the only one available horizontally, right? Also should the mg on the other side be changed too (I don't really know because isn't it the only force that can pull the sock down? Thank you so much for pointing out that...

Summary:: Just want to know if I'm on the right track with this question. Hi, so this is what I have for my assignment: A washing machines drum is rotating rapidly about a vertical axis (a so-called toploader). A wet sock is stuck on the inside, halfway up the drum, and the drum begins to slow...