Need help with a centripetal force question.

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The discussion centers on solving a centripetal force problem using the equations f = mg and N = mw²R. The user seeks validation for their method and answer, which differs from the provided solution sheet. The consensus is that the user's calculations are accurate, with the only noted discrepancy being the unnecessary trailing zero in the final answer.

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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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