Calculating Velocity and Acceleration for Circular Motion

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The discussion focuses on calculating the velocity and centripetal acceleration of a body in circular motion. A mass of 0.24 kg is attached to a string of length 0.80 m and is given an initial horizontal velocity of 5 m/s. The key calculations involve determining the velocity at point B, the centripetal acceleration, and the force exerted by the string. The relevant equations from the chapter on circular motion are essential for solving these problems.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of circular motion principles
  • Familiarity with centripetal acceleration formulas
  • Knowledge of Newton's laws of motion
  • Basic skills in algebra for solving equations
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the equations of motion for circular paths
  • Learn how to calculate centripetal force in circular motion
  • Explore the relationship between velocity and radius in circular motion
  • Investigate the effects of mass on centripetal acceleration
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Homework Statement


The picture shows a body of mass 0.24kg attached to a fixed point P by a light string of length 0.80m. When the body is at A, vertically below P, it is given an horizontal velocity of 5m/s as shown. It the flollows a circular path to the position B. When it is at B, calculate:
i) the velocity of the body
ii) the centripetal acceleration of the body
iii)the force exerted by the string on the body

Homework Equations


The chapter is "circular motion"



The Attempt at a Solution


I only need part i), i can manage the rest myself.
 
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If you could provide us a picture, I'm sure we could work some things out. :D
 
heres the pic, sorry:P
 

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