Can someone check if this centripetal force is correct?

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The discussion revolves around verifying the accuracy of a centripetal force calculation and the setup of a diagram. The original poster expresses uncertainty about their force summation (ΣFin) and requests feedback on their diagram and component setup. A responder acknowledges that the setup looks good but points out specific math errors in the final calculations for T2, particularly regarding the subtraction of the mg/root 3 term and the oversight of a 1/2 factor in the denominator. The original poster appreciates the feedback and acknowledges the corrections. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of careful mathematical verification in physics problems.
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I don't know if my ΣFin is correct I am having trouble setting it up. Can you check if the new diagram and the component setup is right?

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Blockade said:
I don't know if my ΣFin is correct I am having trouble setting it up. Can you check if the new diagram and the component setup is right?

Problem:
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Work:
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looks very good except at the very end you made a couple of math errors when solving for T2( forgot to subtract out the mg/root 3 term and the 1/2 factor in the denominator was overlooked. ).
 
PhanthomJay said:
looks very good except at the very end you made a couple of math errors when solving for T2( forgot to subtract out the mg/root 3 term and the 1/2 factor in the denominator was overlooked. ).

Oh wow, nice catch. Thanks!
 
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