How Can I Prove the Centripetal Force Equation f=mrw^2 Using Experiments?

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Hi there, sorry if this is not in the right section, but i have to do an investigation, i have chosen to prove f=mrw2. I will be using a rotational air table, and this the handheld whirly string and mass experiment - sorry to be vague. basically i am not the best physicist so i would very much appreciate if anyone could tell me what variable to change, and the consequent desired effect in my endevour to prove the equation. I am confused. Thanks
 

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Can somebody please tell me how i can prove f=mrw? i have rotational air table and a manual method available. Can i for each experiment change the variables of the equation and show the force change and show how it complies? For instance in one experiment i will alter mass, another i will alter radius and the last angular velocity? Thanks
 
thanks for your reply, in relation to checking the equation - I am not sure what you mean sorry
 
ahh right thanks