General Physics Q: Find Acceleration, Velocity, Speed

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The discussion focuses on analyzing the motion of a bob rotating in a vertical circle with a rope length of 1 meter. At the point where the rope is horizontal to the right, the acceleration vector is given as (-2i + 3j) m/s². Participants are tasked with sketching the acceleration vector, calculating its magnitude, determining both tangential and radial acceleration, and assessing the velocity and speed of the bob to conclude whether the speed is increasing or decreasing at that instant.

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a general physics q please help!

A bob rotates clockwise in a vertical circle at the end of a 1 m long rope. In the pint, where the rope makes the horizontal to the right, the acceleration of the bob is (-2i+3j)m/s^2. At that instant
-sketch the acceleration vector and find its magnitude,
-find tangential and radial acceleration,
-find velocity and speed of the ball
-is the speed increasing or decreasing in this point?
 
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