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Homework Statement
A mass m is suspended from a spinning rod by two massless cords of equal length L, held fixed at points along the rod D meters apart. It is observed that m moves in a circle with a tangential velocity v, find the ratio of the tensions between the two supporting cords
Homework Equations
Newton's three laws of motion
The Attempt at a Solution
I didn't get terribly far on this one; I focused too much time on frictional forces during study.
I set up the problem, showing an isoceles triangle pointing rightward (with the mass m at the nexus), and angles θ1 and θ2. I didn't get too much farther due to time constraints while actually taking the test, and the instructor himself won't be available to answer it for close to a week. Any help is appreciated.
I can post an image of what I did once I get home, in case it helps.
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