Momentum and Newton's Laws of Motion
 

Momentum and Newton's Laws of Motion problem 20


A ball of mass is tied to a light rope. The ball is rotated uniformly at a frequency in a horizontal circle of radius as shown in the figure below.


Rotating pendulum



  • Draw the external forces on the ball and name them.

  • What is the tension force of the rope?

  • What is the length of the rope?


 

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