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Homework Statement Prove mathematically that the coefficient of friction is independent of the mass of a rider at a fixed location from the center on a merry go round. Homework Equations F = ma? The Attempt at a Solution I honestly don't know - I can't find two starting equations...

1. Homework Statement The radius of the Earth is 6.86 e6 m and the mass of the Earth is 5.98 e24kg. There is a satellite floating in space at a point where the Earth's gravitational acceleration is 3.2 m/s^2. How far above the Earths surface is the Satellite? 2. Homework Equations...

Homework Statement The radius of the Earth is 6.86 e6 m and the mass of the Earth is 5.98 e24kg. There is a satellite floating in space at a point where the Earth's gravitational acceleration is 3.2 m/s^2. What is the velocity of the satellite Homework Equations Possibly A cent =...

Ahhh so 3.2 = G(5.98e24)/R^2. Then solve for R?

Wow I reread the problem and I am extra confused. How do I figure out the mass of the shuttle?

ma - ok, I have the acceleration, but I get confused as to which "m" i am using. My problem is the intuition with formulas

Homework Statement The radius of the Earth is 6.86 e6 m and the mass of the Earth is 5.98 e24kg. There is a satellite floating in space at a point where the Earth's gravitational acceleration is 3.2 m/s^2. How far above the Earth's surface is the satellite? Homework Equations Fg =...

Homework Statement A popular amusement ride operates as follows: Riders enter the cylindrical structure when its stationary with the floor. They then stand against the wall as the cylinder then begins to rotate. When it is up to speed, the floor is lowered, leaving the riders suspended against...

Homework Statement A woman flying an airplane executes a loop in the air. Determine the value of the centripetal force acting on the woman flying the airplane when at the top of the loop? R = 380m V = 65 m/s M = 55kg Homework Equations Fc = mv^2/r The Attempt at a Solution I...