What are the constraint forces on a circle with a particle?

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When a particle is constrained to move in a circle, the primary constraint forces include tension and centripetal force, which depend on how the particle is attached or influenced by external forces. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding the nature of these forces, especially in relation to circular motion. Misunderstandings about the application of forces in this context can lead to confusion about the dynamics involved. The conversation emphasizes the need for clear diagrams and precise definitions to facilitate better comprehension of the forces at play. Overall, grasping the relationship between constraint forces and particle motion is crucial for accurate analysis in physics.
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when a particle is constraint to move on a circle, what are the constraint forces
 
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when a particle is constraint to move on a circle, what are the constraint forces

What is the particle?

What forces do you know that can act on particles?
Could any of these provide a 'central force'?
 
This depends upon HOW the particle is constrained to move in a circle. If the particle is attached to a circular track, the answer is obvious. If the particle is an electron going around a positive charge, the answer is also obvious but not the same as before.

Frankly, this looks like a question at the end of a chapter of a basic science text- where they are really testing whether you have read the chapter!
 
usljoo said:
when a particle is constraint to move on a circle, what are the constraint forces

usljoo, you know the procedure by now …

you tell us what you think the answer is,

and then we comment! :smile:
 
ok look at the attachment
 

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my mac doesn't do .doc

how long can it be? :confused: can't you find the time to type it out for us? :redface:
 
i hope ur mac does pdf :P
 

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i don't understand what your .pdf has to do with the question :confused:
usljoo said:
when a particle is constraint to move on a circle, what are the constraint forces
 
Looking at your diagram I think I understand your question.

Unfortunately, taking your posts in this thread and your previous one, you seem to have a basic misunderstanding about circular motion.

And this is the reason why it is harder to apply a force like on the picture to a circle of smaller radius and that is because there will be a component of the centripetal force that is opposite to the applied force F on the picture and that’s why torque gets smaller with r.

There is no way that F has anything to do with motion around the circle you have drawn.

None of this is meant as a personal criticism; I really am trying to help.

You did not bother to answer my previous question. All my questions are designed to help and further understanding.

Have a look at this recent thread, where I like to think the OP went away with a better understanding and achieved something for himself.

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=468864

Now just answer this simple question.

If you take a string and pull it out taught so it is under tension, what are the forces acting in the string and on the string?
Can you draw a simple diagram?
 
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Studiot said:
Looking at your diagram I think I understand your question.

Unfortunately, taking your posts in this thread and your previous one, you seem to have a basic misunderstanding about circular motion.



There is no way that F has anything to do with motion around the circle you have drawn.

None of this is meant as a personal criticism; I really am trying to help.

You did not bother to answer my previous question. All my questions are designed to help and further understanding.

Have a look at this recent thread, where I like to think the OP went away with a better understanding and achieved something for himself.

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=468864

Now just answer this simple question.

If you take a string and pull it out taught so it is under tension, what are the forces acting in the string and on the string?
Can you draw a simple diagram?

the forces on the string are the tension force witch acts on the pivot where you binded the string and the same acts also on your hand but i don't see what this has anything to do witch my question

im asking you under these constraints that i have drawn and when you apply a tangential force F as shown what are the forces of the constraint and how will they affect my force F
 
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the forces on the string are the tension force witch acts on the pivot

This doesn't make sense. Is the force acting on the string or the pivot? I actually asked about the string.

You really need to pay attention to what is said.

Did you draw a diagram?

And, yes, the question has direct relevance, which will become clear.
 
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well look man i really am no beginner here and the question is far from trivial so don't ask me these questions about the string because you didnt get my question i think better tell me what the forces of constraints are
 
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go well
 
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