Gravitational acceleration/tension?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the tension in a rope tied to a 3.22 kg bucket of water swung in a vertical circle with a radius of 0.860 m. At the top of the circle, where the bucket's speed is 3.30 m/s, and at the bottom, where the speed is 6.95 m/s, the tension can be determined using the principles of circular motion and gravitational forces. The key equations involve centripetal force and the weight of the bucket, leading to specific tension values at both positions.

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You swing a 3.22 kg bucket of water in a vertical circle of radius 0.860 m. At the top of the circle the speed of the bucket is 3.30 m/s; at the bottom of the circle its speed is 6.95 m/s. Find the tension in the rope tied to the bucket in the following positions.

(a) the top of the circle
N

(b) the bottom of the circle
N

again like deja vu, i have no idea... please help!
 
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Did you draw a diagram with the forces on the bucket? One for when it's at the top and one when it's at the bottom of the circle? Do that first.
 

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