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How do I do that? Sorry I literally have no idea what to do.

Yes, this is for a lab that I am doing. I have also had doubts about the force not being centripetal. But I think that technically it is until the object is released.

I need help with calculating the centripetal force of a trebuchet. I have tried to derive an equation from a free body diagram, but I am sure that I'm doing something wrong. Does anyone know how to calculate the centripetal force?