Help Centripetal Force problem

In summary, centripetal force is a force that acts towards the center of a circular motion and is responsible for keeping an object in a circular path. The formula for calculating centripetal force is Fc = mv^2/r. It is necessary for an object to stay in circular motion and is directly proportional to the speed of the object. Centripetal force cannot be zero, as it is required for an object to stay in a circular path.
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Here's the problem. I don't understand how to get the velocity?

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An amusement park ride consists of a rotating
circular platform 8.26 m in diameter from
which 10 kg seats are suspended at the end
of 3.9 m massless chains. When the system
rotates, the chains make an angle of 17.9 with
the vertical.
The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 .


I tried finding vx then doing vx*tanθ, but the computer said I was wrong...ANY HELP WOULD BE AMAZING! :frown:
 

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You need to do a free-body diagram for the seat.
 

Related to Help Centripetal Force problem

1. What is centripetal force?

Centripetal force is a force that acts towards the center of a circular motion. It is responsible for keeping an object moving in a circular path.

2. How do I calculate centripetal force?

The formula for centripetal force is Fc = mv^2/r, where Fc is the centripetal force, m is the mass of the object, v is the velocity, and r is the radius of the circular path.

3. What is the role of centripetal force in circular motion?

Centripetal force is necessary for an object to stay in circular motion. Without it, the object will move in a straight line instead of a circular path.

4. How does centripetal force affect the speed of an object?

The centripetal force is directly proportional to the speed of the object. This means that as the speed increases, the centripetal force also increases, and vice versa.

5. Can centripetal force be zero?

No, centripetal force cannot be zero. If the centripetal force is zero, the object will not be moving in a circular path and will either move in a straight line or come to a stop.

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