Maximum speed before string breaks in circular motion

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Homework Statement


A stone has a mass0.2 kg is whirled around on the end of a string of length 20cm. The string will break when the tension exceeds 6kg.m.s-². calculate the maximum speed at which the stone can be whirled around before the string breaks [/B]

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The Attempt at a Solution

how do I go about this question any ideas ?? All help appreciated[/B]
 

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