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The discussion revolves around problems related to centripetal force and gravitation. Participants are comparing their answers to an assignment and seeking clarification on specific questions, particularly question #5, which has generated confusion regarding the correct answer.

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  • Participants share their answers and express uncertainty about specific questions, especially #4 and #5. Some seek clarification on the methods used to arrive at their answers, while others question the assumptions made in their calculations.

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There is an ongoing exchange of ideas, with some participants providing their reasoning and calculations. Guidance is offered regarding the interpretation of the problem, particularly concerning the net acceleration in question #4. Multiple interpretations of the problems are being explored, especially regarding the gravitational force in question #5.

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Participants note discrepancies between their answers and the textbook solutions, leading to discussions about the wording of the questions and the assumptions involved in the calculations.

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it's on centripetal force and gravitation problems..
wonderin if anyone can provide me answers such that i can compare mine
here's the assignment
http://www.geocities.com/cheemaharmeet/assignment.jpg

mine are {
1. 8N;
2. 1.97 hr;
3. 7.9E3 m/s
4. 382.26 m, 5.49E3 N
5. 8E-10 N
6. 2.93E41 kg}
I would really thankful, is someone can provide me answers..
and if u can do atleast.. please try #5.. i am confused over that.because my book also have answer to that question, and mine one's different from that
 
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I don't get the same answer for #4. Can you show more of how you got it? Perhaps I made an error...

Regarding #5, what is the answer the book gives? I think I know why you got a different answer.
 
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hage567 said:
I get the same answers as you on all questions except #4. Can you show more of how you got it? Perhaps I made an error...

thnx a lot for assuring me..
and for #4

N-W = centripetal force
m.(normal a)-mg = m(v^2/r)

but normal a=7g

so
(v^2/r)=7g-g

so r=(v^2/g)
=382.23 m

and
N = 7 x 9.81 x 80 kg


I think i am wrong, perhaps because in the question it says "acceleration of the pilot"..
so that means net acceleration?
 
Note that I edited my first post about question #5. Can you tell me what the book's answer is?
 
hage567 said:
Note that I edited my first post about question #5. Can you tell me what the book's answer is?

6.8 N
umm.. i think this isn't possible though
 
(v^2/r)=7g-g

so r=(v^2/g)
=382.23 m

Even if you do it this way, shouldn't it be 6g on the bottom (7g-g=6g)?

The wording is bit confusing in the question. I would think they are just asking for the acceleration, so then r = (v^2)/7g.
To find the force of the seat on the pilot, you just sum the forces up, so N - mg = mv^2/r. That's the approach I would take, but you decide what you want to do.
 
oops, that was a typo
umm.. yea, i think your way''s right
 
harmeet_angel said:
6.8 N
umm.. i think this isn't possible though

Is that supposed to be 6.8x10^-10 N though? Gravitational force is a vector. So for the third mass (4kg), you need to break up the force into its x and y components. Then do a sum of the forces in each direction. Then find the resultant of those two. Does that make sense? If you do that, you should get the answer the book gives.
 
Yes 6.8x10^-10 N is the correct answer for 5/.

Regards.

Nacer.
 

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