Rotational motion question, can anyone check over this result please?

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The discussion focuses on a physics problem involving rotational motion, specifically analyzing a particle of mass 3 kg attached to a 2 m inextensible string. The particle rotates in a horizontal circle with its center 1 m below the fixed point A. The key calculations involve determining the angular velocity of the particle and the tension in the string, which are essential for understanding the dynamics of the system.

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Homework Statement



An inextensible light string of length 2 m is fixed at one end A and carries at its other end B a particle of mass 3 kg, which is rotating in a horizontal circle whose centre is 1 m vertically below A. Find the angular velocity of the particle and the tension in the string.

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Attached my diagram with my solution.

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could someone take a look at this to make sure i have gone about it correctly. thanks.
 

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