Radial force in a circular motion

In summary, the conversation discusses finding the radial force acting on a particle moving in a circular path, given its mass, radius, and linear momentum. The solution involves using the equations for linear momentum and centripetal acceleration to derive the formula for radial force. The expert confirms that the provided attempt at a solution is correct.
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Vavi Ask
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Homework Statement


Given-
Mass of particle=m
Radius of the circular path=r
Magnitude of linear momentum= p
Find the radial force acting on the particle.

Homework Equations


p=mv
acentripetal=v2/r

The Attempt at a Solution


Fradial=macentripetal
=mv2/r
=mv2×m/r×m
=p2/rm
 
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Looks OK to me.
 
  • #3
Doc Al said:
Looks OK to me.
Sir, are there more chances for it to be right?? An OK is not enough sir...:biggrin::smile:
 
  • #4
Vavi Ask said:
Sir, are there more chances for it to be right?? An OK is not enough sir...:biggrin::smile:
Doc Al is saying your work is correct.
 
  • #5
haruspex said:
Doc Al is saying your work is correct.
Oh sorry sir. I felt an air of confusion in your OK that's why. Thanks a lot sir.
 
  • #6
haruspex said:
Doc Al is saying your work is correct.
Oh sorry sir. I felt like a confusion in your OK. Well, thanks a lot sir.
 

Related to Radial force in a circular motion

1. What is radial force in a circular motion?

Radial force in a circular motion refers to the force that acts towards the center of a circular path. It is responsible for keeping an object moving in a curved path instead of a straight line.

2. How is radial force related to centripetal force?

Radial force is actually another term for centripetal force. Both refer to the force that is directed towards the center of a circular motion and is necessary to maintain the circular motion.

3. What factors affect the magnitude of radial force?

The magnitude of radial force is affected by the mass of the object, the speed of the object, and the radius of the circular path. As these factors increase, so does the magnitude of radial force.

4. Can radial force be negative?

No, radial force cannot be negative. It is always directed towards the center of the circular path and acts as a positive force to maintain the motion of the object.

5. How is radial force different from tangential force?

Radial force is directed towards the center of the circular path, while tangential force is directed perpendicular to the radial force and is responsible for changing the speed or direction of the object in circular motion.

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