Circular motion with decreasing speed

In summary: From the knowledge that retardation is constant you can find the velocity at B. Hence you can find F_a at B.In summary, the problem involves an air race pilot of 54 kg completing a vertical loop with a radius of 1200 m. The airplane's speed decreases at a constant rate and the seat force acting on the pilot is given at points A and C. To find the seat force at point B, we can use the known values to find the velocity at points A and C, then use the constant retardation to find the velocity at point B. Finally, the seat force at point B can be determined using this velocity.
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Homework Statement


An air race pilot with 54 kg makes a vertical loop with 1200 m of radius, in such a way that the airplane's speed decreases at a constant rate.
Knowing that the airplane's seat force acting over the pilot is 1680 N at point A and 350 N at point C, determine the airplane's seat force when the airplane is at point B.


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The Attempt at a Solution



There are three forces acting over the object: the weight W, the centripetal force Fc and the airplane's seat force F.

I suppose at point A it's something like this:

[tex] F_c - W - F_a = 0 [/tex]

and at point C:

[tex] F_a - W - F_c = 0 [/tex]

I'm not really sure if these equations are correct. Substituting what I know I can get the speed at that points. But what should I do then to find the force acting at point B?
 

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Since the airplane's speed decreasing at a constant rate, a tangential force is acting on the pilot in the opposite direction to plane's speed. This force in not affecting on the airplane's seat force on the pilot at A and C, but it affects at B.
Seat force at A and C is given. From that you can find the velocity of the plane at A and C. From that you can find the retardation produced on the plane.
 

1. What is circular motion with decreasing speed?

Circular motion with decreasing speed is a type of motion in which an object moves in a circular path while its speed gradually decreases over time. This can occur when an external force, such as friction or air resistance, acts upon the object.

2. What causes circular motion with decreasing speed?

Circular motion with decreasing speed is caused by an external force acting upon the object in motion. This force can be friction, air resistance, or any other force that opposes the object's motion and causes its speed to decrease.

3. How is circular motion with decreasing speed different from circular motion with constant speed?

In circular motion with constant speed, the object moves in a circular path at a constant speed, meaning there is no change in its velocity. However, in circular motion with decreasing speed, the object's velocity decreases over time due to an external force acting upon it.

4. Can circular motion with decreasing speed be seen in real-life situations?

Yes, circular motion with decreasing speed can be observed in many real-life situations. For example, when a car is driving around a curved road, its speed decreases as it turns due to friction between the tires and the road. Another example is a satellite in orbit, which experiences air resistance that causes its speed to gradually decrease.

5. How is circular motion with decreasing speed relevant to physics?

Circular motion with decreasing speed is relevant to physics because it involves the study of forces and their effects on an object's motion. It also demonstrates the principle of conservation of energy, as the object's kinetic energy decreases as its speed decreases. Understanding circular motion with decreasing speed is important for many applications, such as designing vehicles and predicting the motion of celestial bodies.

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