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The discussion centers on the equations for Centripetal Force, specifically the formula F = m(v²/r), where F represents Centripetal Force, m is mass, v is velocity, and r is radius. The user successfully isolated mass but encountered difficulties rearranging the equations to solve for radius and velocity. The substitution of velocity with the expression 2πr/T, where T is the period, complicates the equations, leading to confusion when r appears on both sides of the equation. The user seeks assistance in simplifying these equations for clarity.
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Can you post those equations? It is hard to spot specific problems based on that description.I was able to isolate the mass the just fine, it's when I try to find radius and velocity that complicate it. When I solve it for the second for radius however, I have r on both sides of the equation. For velocity, I just get the quantity 2∏r/T on one side with the rest on the other. It just looks messy to me. I was thinking for the radius issue, I could get rid of the r on the other side of the equation by making it 1/2(diameter)? I'm lost here. I'd appreciate some help.