Cone-shaped drain speed based on R and time

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The discussion centers around calculating the speed of a 25 g ice cube sliding in a circular path on a cone-shaped drain with a 35-degree angle. The required speed is derived using the relationship v = sqrt(r * tan(θ)), indicating that mass is irrelevant to the solution. When the radius R is doubled, the speed increases by a factor of sqrt(2), while the time for each revolution decreases by a factor of 1/sqrt(2). The calculations show that the changes in speed and period are consistent, as the increased radius affects both variables. Overall, the analysis emphasizes the interplay between centripetal force, gravitational force, and the geometry of the cone.
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Homework Statement



A basin surrounding a drain has a shape of a circular cone opening upward, having everywhere an angle of 35 with the horizontal. A 25 g ice cube is set sliding around the cone without friction in a horizontal circle of radius R.
(a) find the speed the ice cube must have based on r
(b) is any piece of data unnecessary for the solution? suppose R is two times larger
(c) will the required speed inc, dec, or stay constant? If it changes by what factor?
(d) will the time required for each revolution inc, dec, or constant? by what factor if it changes?
(e) do answers to part c and d seem contradictory? Explain how they are consistent


Homework Equations



Fc=mv^2/r
ac=v^2/r

The Attempt at a Solution


I don't know where to start. I wasn't even able to come up with a FBD
guessing if I use (SIGMA)Fr=mv^2/r
you can solve for speed for part a but what would be on the other side.
i really have no idea
 
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Rileyss123 said:

Homework Statement



A basin surrounding a drain has a shape of a circular cone opening upward, having everywhere an angle of 35 with the horizontal. A 25 g ice cube is set sliding around the cone without friction in a horizontal circle of radius R.
(a) find the speed the ice cube must have based on r
(b) is any piece of data unnecessary for the solution? suppose R is two times larger
(c) will the required speed inc, dec, or stay constant? If it changes by what factor?
(d) will the time required for each revolution inc, dec, or constant? by what factor if it changes?
(e) do answers to part c and d seem contradictory? Explain how they are consistent

Homework Equations



Fc=mv^2/r
ac=v^2/r

The Attempt at a Solution


I don't know where to start. I wasn't even able to come up with a FBD
guessing if I use (SIGMA)Fr=mv^2/r
you can solve for speed for part a but what would be on the other side.
i really have no idea

Think of it as a banked curve. What speed needs to be maintained so the centripetal acceleration will balance the downward force of gravity along the incline.
(Hint: The angle affects each. Which functions of the angle need to be applied to each?)
 
SIGMA Fr=(mv^2)r
Nsin@=(mv^2)r

then from vertical component we find
Ncos@=mg
so N=(mg)/cos@
mg/cos@ * sin@ =(mv^2)r
tan@mg=(mv^2)r
do some work~~~~
v=sqrt(rtan@g)
did i do this right?
 
mass is unnecessary because it is crossed out
 
(c) inc by a factor of sqrt(2)

yes?
 
then part d
T=(2*pi*R)/v

and then period will decrease by a factor of 1/sqrt(2)
 
okay i think i got it.
haha THANKSS for the clue!
 
Rileyss123 said:
v=sqrt(rtan@g)
did i do this right?

Good enough.
mass is unnecessary because it is crossed out
Good again.
(c) inc by a factor of sqrt(2)
You're on a roll.
then part d
T=(2*pi*R)/v
and then period will decrease by a factor of 1/sqrt(2)
Almost. V increases by Sqrt(2) bur R doubles in that equation.
 
thanks again !
 
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