Can't find normal and tension force

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To find the normal force in the first problem, it's essential to apply Newton's second law, where the net force is the vector sum of the normal force and gravitational force. The correct approach involves setting up the equation Fnet = Fnorm - Fgrav and substituting the appropriate values. For the second problem regarding tension force, the same principle applies; considering the directions of each force is crucial for accurate calculations. Both problems require careful attention to the forces acting on the objects to determine the correct values. Understanding these concepts will help in solving for the individual forces effectively.
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i have two problems here where i have to find individual forces.

problem 1: i can't find the normal force. how would i do it?

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i tried 2123.328N *(2825.008-701.68) and also tried 701.68N but neither of them worked.


problem 2: i can't find the tension force

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i tried 32.438N and 132.948 *(165.386-32.438) but also neither of them worked.

please help me. thanks.
 
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Problem 1.
The normal force must produce the required centripetal acceleration.
This is also the case with problem 3.
 
Problem 1: Remember that in Newton's 2nd law, Fnet is a vector sum that reduces to (in this problem):
Fnet = Fnorm-Fgrav
Plug in your values appropriately to solve for the normal force on the pilot.

Problem 2: Same exact idea. You need to consider the directions of each force in order to add them together.
 
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