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claytonwideman
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Homework Statement
A 50 g weight is swung in a circle on the end of a 90 cm long string at the speed of 5.9 m/s, what is centripetal force? [1.9 N]
Homework Equations
Vc = (2πr)\T
|a| = v^2/r
Fc = T-Fg (not sure if T is force of tension or period, my teacher,incorrectly,uses it as both)
The Attempt at a Solution
Fc = T-Fg
T=2πr/v = .95845199...
Fc = T- Fg = -3.946
-3.9 ≠ 1.9 ∴ incorrect