A 500 g block on top of a frictionless table top is being spun around in a circle by a string that is angled upwards at 25°. If the block is moving at a constant 3 m/s in a circle with an 85 cm radius, determine the normal force on the block and the tension in the string. 85 сm 25°
A 500 g block on top of a frictionless table top is being spun around in a circle by a string that is angled upwards at 25°. If the block is moving at a constant 3 m/s in a circle with an 85 cm radius, determine the normal force on the block and the tension in the string. 85 сm 25°
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![**Centripetal Force and Tension Analysis on a Frictionless Table**
A 500 g block on top of a frictionless table top is being spun around in a circle by a string that is angled upwards at 25°. If the block is moving at a constant 3 m/s in a circle with an 85 cm radius, determine the normal force on the block and the tension in the string.
**Diagram Overview:**
The diagram illustrates a block of mass 500 grams placed on a frictionless table. The block is connected to a string inclined at an angle of 25° from the horizontal axis. The block is spinning at a constant speed of 3 m/s in a circular path with a radius of 85 cm (0.85 m).
**Given:**
- Mass of the block (m): 500 g (0.5 kg)
- Speed of the block (v): 3 m/s
- Radius of the circle (r): 85 cm (0.85 m)
- Angle of the string with horizontal (θ): 25°
**Find:**
1. Normal force (N) on the block.
2. Tension (T) in the string.
**Explanation:**
1. **Centripetal Force Calculation:**
The centripetal force \( F_c \) required to keep the block moving in a circular path is given by:
\[
F_c = \frac{mv^2}{r}
\]
Substituting the values:
\[
F_c = \frac{(0.5 \, \text{kg}) (3 \, \text{m/s})^2}{0.85 \, \text{m}} = \frac{4.5}{0.85} \approx 5.29 \, \text{N}
\]
2. **Vertical Forces Analysis:**
The vertical forces acting on the block are the gravitational force \( mg \) (downward) and the vertical component of the tension \( T \sin \theta \) (upward). For the block to remain in equilibrium vertically:
\[
T \sin \theta = mg
\]
The gravitational force is:
\[
mg = 0.5 \, \text{kg} \times 9.8 \, \text{m/s}^2 = 4.9 \](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F24f65153-856d-42d7-ae58-5cb7ffd17745%2F0d5ff1c8-a0cf-416a-bde7-6c7db1343abe%2Fjylac04.png&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Centripetal Force and Tension Analysis on a Frictionless Table**
A 500 g block on top of a frictionless table top is being spun around in a circle by a string that is angled upwards at 25°. If the block is moving at a constant 3 m/s in a circle with an 85 cm radius, determine the normal force on the block and the tension in the string.
**Diagram Overview:**
The diagram illustrates a block of mass 500 grams placed on a frictionless table. The block is connected to a string inclined at an angle of 25° from the horizontal axis. The block is spinning at a constant speed of 3 m/s in a circular path with a radius of 85 cm (0.85 m).
**Given:**
- Mass of the block (m): 500 g (0.5 kg)
- Speed of the block (v): 3 m/s
- Radius of the circle (r): 85 cm (0.85 m)
- Angle of the string with horizontal (θ): 25°
**Find:**
1. Normal force (N) on the block.
2. Tension (T) in the string.
**Explanation:**
1. **Centripetal Force Calculation:**
The centripetal force \( F_c \) required to keep the block moving in a circular path is given by:
\[
F_c = \frac{mv^2}{r}
\]
Substituting the values:
\[
F_c = \frac{(0.5 \, \text{kg}) (3 \, \text{m/s})^2}{0.85 \, \text{m}} = \frac{4.5}{0.85} \approx 5.29 \, \text{N}
\]
2. **Vertical Forces Analysis:**
The vertical forces acting on the block are the gravitational force \( mg \) (downward) and the vertical component of the tension \( T \sin \theta \) (upward). For the block to remain in equilibrium vertically:
\[
T \sin \theta = mg
\]
The gravitational force is:
\[
mg = 0.5 \, \text{kg} \times 9.8 \, \text{m/s}^2 = 4.9 \
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