Need help with a centripetal force question.

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The discussion revolves around a centripetal force homework problem where the user is questioning the correctness of their solution. They provided relevant equations, f = mg and N = mw^2R, but noted a discrepancy between their answer and the solution sheet. A response confirms that the user's calculations appear correct, except for an unnecessary trailing zero in their final answer. This indicates that the primary issue lies in a minor formatting error rather than a misunderstanding of the concepts. Overall, the user is reassured that their approach to the problem is valid.
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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations


f = mg
N = mw^2R

The Attempt at a Solution



Is this method and answer correct? The answer in my solution sheet is different so I'm wondering where i went wrong

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sens said:

Homework Statement


media%2F3b2%2F3b287040-68ea-4c63-a733-e37f7edfa549%2Fphpfk0q1Y.png


Homework Equations


f = mg
N = mw^2R

The Attempt at a Solution



Is this method and answer correct? The answer in my solution sheet is different so I'm wondering where i went wrong

media%2Fe5f%2Fe5f3ab52-02ad-4de5-a10e-f229b2bfbe42%2Fphpl1TAku.png
Your work all looks correct to me, except that you do not need the trailing 0 in the answer.
 
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