Finding centripetal force of an object

In summary, the conversation discusses a question involving a ball tied to a string and whirled in a horizontal circle. The string makes an angle of 10 degrees to the horizontal and has a tension of 12N. The question asks for the centripetal force acting on the ball, the speed of the ball if it has a mass of 200g, and the period of revolution of the ball. A hint is also provided to draw a free body diagram to solve the question.
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this is a question i have to do over the holidays and have no clue of how to do it.
i cannot access our school email in which i have the worked solutions to all the questions.

A ball is tied to a string and whirled in a horizontal circle radius of 2.0m. The string makes an angle of 10 degrees to the horizontal. The tension in the string is 12N.

a) what is the centripetal force acting on the ball?

b) if the mass of the ball is 200g what is its speed?

c) what is the period of revolution of the ball?

any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Here is a hint: Draw a free body diagram of the ball. Show the tension of 12N, the force due to gravity and the centripatal force. The 10 degres should help in doing this.
 

Related to Finding centripetal force of an object

1. What is centripetal force?

Centripetal force is the force that acts on an object moving in a circular path, directed towards the center of the circle. It keeps the object moving in a curved path instead of moving in a straight line.

2. How is centripetal force calculated?

The formula for calculating centripetal force is F = (m * v^2) / r, where F is the centripetal force, m is the mass of the object, v is the velocity of the object, and r is the radius of the circle.

3. What is the difference between centripetal force and centrifugal force?

Centripetal force is the force that keeps an object moving in a circular path, while centrifugal force is the apparent outward force that is felt by an object moving in a circular path. Centrifugal force is a result of inertia, while centripetal force is a result of a physical force acting on the object.

4. How does centripetal force affect an object's motion?

Centripetal force changes the direction of an object's motion, making it move in a circular path. It does not change the speed of the object, only the direction of its velocity.

5. What are some real-life examples of centripetal force?

Some examples of centripetal force in everyday life include the moon orbiting the Earth, a car making a turn on a curved road, and a washing machine spinning to dry clothes.

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