Need help with a circular motion question

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The problem involves circular motion, specifically calculating the maximum speed of a stone being whirled on a string before the string breaks due to tension. The stone has a specified mass and the string's breaking tension is given.

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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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how do I go about this question any ideas ?? All help appreciated[/B]
 
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cnh1995 said:
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Please fill the rest of the template. You need to show your working.
The trouble is I can't because I don't know how to attempt question
 
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The trouble is I can't because I don't know how to attempt question
 

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