Find the centripetal acceleration of the yoyo

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To find the centripetal acceleration of a yoyo swinging in a horizontal circle at a 30-degree angle, the tension in the cord must be analyzed. The horizontal component of the tension provides the centripetal force, while the vertical component balances the weight of the yoyo. By applying Newton's second law, the tension can be calculated from the gravitational force. Once the tension is known, the centripetal force and acceleration can be determined. This method effectively solves the problem of calculating centripetal acceleration for the yoyo.
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hey evr1...i have been trying to do this quest...but somehow can't get it...any help is really appreciated..thnx

a child swings a yoyo of weight mg in a horizontal circle such tht the cord makes an angle of 30 with the vertical. find the centripetal acceleration of the yoyo. (g=10m/s/s)?

it wuld be gr8 if sum1 showd the steps to this problem
 
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Since the yoyo is in constant motion (no acceleration), then the horizontal part of the ropes tension (T*sin(angle)) equals the centripetal force. with the force you can find the acceleration (2 law). You also know that the vertical part of the tension (T*cos(angle)) equals the downward force of gravity (mg). Use that to find the tension, and use the tension to find the centripetal force and acceleration.
 
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