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yay! thank you so much!
Centripital force - did i do it correctly?
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The discussion centers on calculating the centripetal force experienced by a rider on The Roundup amusement park ride, which has a diameter of 19.0 meters and rotates every 4.40 seconds. The rider's mass is 59.0 kg. The user initially calculated the centripetal force using the formula Fc = m(V^2) / r, but confusion arose regarding the forces acting on the rider at the top and bottom of the ride. The correct approach involves applying Newton's second law and understanding the role of normal force and gravitational force at different points in the ride.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of centripetal force and acceleration
- Familiarity with Newton's second law of motion
- Knowledge of free body diagrams
- Basic trigonometry for analyzing forces
- Calculate centripetal acceleration using the formula a = V^2 / r
- Explore the relationship between speed, radius, and period of rotation
- Learn about the effects of gravitational force on objects in circular motion
- Investigate the concept of normal force in different scenarios of circular motion
Physics students, educators, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of circular motion and forces acting on objects in amusement park rides.
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