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    Loop de Loop Problem: Equal Forces?

    Ohhhh right, I get it. Thank you very much! I didn't really grasp the concept of centripetal force as a net force, which actually makes sense, seeing as it's calculated by sum of forces =ma, a = v^2 /r, thus sum of forces = mv^2/r... Thanks!
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    Loop de Loop Problem: Equal Forces?

    Just a quick question, concerning the (probably common) loop de loop problem. At the top, why can we say that the centripetal force has to be at least equal to the force of gravity, so that the car not fall (excluding any friction)? Both forces point towards the bottom (or the centre of the...
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