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The discussion revolves around a classical mechanics problem involving centripetal acceleration and gravitational force, specifically determining the radius at which free fall would be zero given certain parameters like angular velocity and mass. The scope includes mathematical reasoning and problem-solving related to physics concepts.
Participants express differing views on the correctness of the calculated radius, with some agreeing on the methodology but questioning the final values. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the accuracy of the answer.
There are limitations related to the precision of the given parameters and the assumptions made in the calculations, which may affect the final results.
Hi,Klaas van Aarsen said:We are given the angular velocity $\omega = 7\cdot 10^{-5}\,rad/s$ and the mass $M=6\cdot 10^{24}\,kg$.
To achieve a free fall of $0\,m/s^2$ at radius $r$ we need that the centripetal acceleration is equal to the acceleration due to gravity,
Note that $v=\omega r$, so the centripetal acceleration is $\frac{v^2}{r}=\omega^2 r$.
The acceleration due to gravity is $\frac{GM}{r^2}$, where $G=6.67\cdot 10^{-11}$ is the gravitational constant (leaving out the unit while assuming SI units).
So:
$$\omega^2 r = \frac{GM}{r^2}$$
Solve for $r$.
I get the same answer.Dhamnekar Winod said:Hi,
So, we get $r^3 =8.172587755e22m^3/rad^2$ So,$r=43396349.43332m/\sqrt[3]{rad^2}$. Is this answer correct?