Mass is suspended and swung around, find angle?

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Start date Sep 30, 2008
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To find the angle theta between the string and the vertical for a mass suspended and revolving in a horizontal circle, the mass m is 3.5 kg, the string length L is 1.47 m, and the tangential speed is 3.44 m/s. Using the centripetal force equation Fc = mv²/r, the calculated angle theta is approximately 35 degrees from the vertical. The discussion emphasizes the application of trigonometry and centripetal force principles to solve the problem. Further clarification or alternative solutions may be sought by participants. The calculations suggest a practical understanding of physics concepts in circular motion.

Sep 30, 2008

nfg5

A mass m = 3.5 kg is suspended from a string of length L = 1.47 m. It revolves in a horizontal circle. The tangential speed of the mass is 3.44 m/s. What is the angle theta between the string and the vertical (in degrees)?

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Oct 1, 2008

sira

Hey man. i just quickly did some trig and used Fc=mv(squared)/r. and got theta= roughly 35 to the vert. do u have answers with u?

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