What is the tension in the string at the top of the ball's path?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the tension in a string when a ball is at the top of its vertical circular path. The ball has a mass of 0.300 kg, a radius of 60.0 cm, and a speed of 4.00 m/s. Initially, the user incorrectly calculated the gravitational force (mg) as 5.88 N instead of the correct value of 2.94 N. After correcting this mistake, the tension in the string was recalculated to be 5.06 N. The importance of accurately calculating gravitational force in physics problems is emphasized.
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Homework Statement



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A ball on the end of a string is cleverly revolved at a uniform rate in a vertical circle of radius 60.0 cm, as shown in Fig. 5-33. Its speed is 4.00 m/s and its mass is 0.300 kg.

(a) Calculate the tension in the string when the ball is at the top of its path.


Homework Equations



EF = ma


The Attempt at a Solution



EF = ma
Ft + Fg = ma
Ft = mac - Fg

Ft = ((mv^2)/r)) + mg
Ft = 8 - 5.88
Ft = 2.12

This answer is incorrect.
 
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Recalculate mg.

;)
 
thejinx0r said:
Recalculate mg.

;)

Wow, I made a huge mistake... I had .6m * 9.8m/s^2 for mg... lol

New MG

0.300kg * 9.8m/sec^2 = 2.94.

8 - 2.94 = 5.06 N.
 

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