The discussion revolves around a ball being swung in a vertical circle at constant speed, focusing on the conditions under which the tension in the rope is at its maximum and minimum. Participants are exploring the forces acting on the ball at different points in the circle.
The discussion is active, with participants providing insights into the forces involved, such as gravity and centripetal acceleration. There is an exploration of the relationship between these forces and the tension in the rope, with no explicit consensus reached yet.
Participants are considering the forces acting on the ball, including gravity and centripetal acceleration, while questioning whether other forces might be relevant to the scenario described.
eddyy08 said:A ball is swung around in a vertical circle at constant speed. Where is the ball when the tension in the rope is at maximum / minimum?
I know where the ball is, how would I explain it?
eddyy08 said:Thank you -
at maximum tension its at the bottom of the circle
eddyy08 said:Force of gravity, centripetal acceleration toward the center of the circle, and probably something else