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    Help with uniform motion problem.

    I have another question: Can I use the vertical acceleration (which equals 0) to solve for the acceleration of this system and then solve for the frequency (or rev/min) of the system? Thanks again for the help.
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    Help with uniform motion problem.

    More help please... Here is what I have done so far: 1. I found out the length missing side of the top triangle (the missing side is T1 or the hypotenuse of the triangle) using Pythagoras. 2. Given that the top triangle is a right angle triangle, I proceeded solve for the angles using the...
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    Help with uniform motion problem.

    Homework Statement A 0.60 kg sphere rotates around a vertical shaft supported by two strings, as shown. If the tension in the upper string is 18 N, calculate the tension in the lower string. Homework Equations ƩFR = maR FT = m * (v2 / r) I am not sure about this, but I also...