Calculating Velocity and Acceleration for Circular Motion

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To calculate the velocity of a body in circular motion, one must consider the initial horizontal velocity and the effects of centripetal acceleration as it moves along the circular path. The body, with a mass of 0.24 kg and an initial velocity of 5 m/s, will maintain this speed at point B unless acted upon by external forces. The centripetal acceleration can be determined using the formula a = v²/r, where v is the velocity and r is the radius of the circular path. The tension in the string provides the necessary centripetal force, which can be calculated using F = m*a. Understanding these principles is crucial for solving problems related to circular motion.
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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

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The chapter is "circular motion"



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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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