A vial containing a blood sample is placed into a centrifuge, which spins the sample quickly to separate the blood into its parts. The centrifuge has a radius of 0.12 m, and spins at a rate of 1750 rpm. If the blood sample and vial have a combined mass of 95 g, what is the centripetal force holding the vial in place?

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
5th Edition
ISBN:9781133104261
Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Chapter3: Motion In Two Dimensions
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 30P: A point on a rotating turntable 20.0 cm from the center accelerates from rest to a final speed of...
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Topic Video
Question
100%
A vial containing a blood sample is placed into a centrifuge, which spins the sample quickly to separate the blood into its parts. The centrifuge has a radius of 0.12 m, and spins at a rate of 1750 rpm. If the blood sample and vial have a combined mass of 95 g, what is the centripetal force holding the vial in place?
 
22.0 N
 
991 N
 
4030 N
 
383 N

 

Expert Solution
Step 1

Given 

radius r = 0.12 m 

frequency f = 1750 rpm

= (1750/60 ) rps = 29.17 rps 

mass m  = 95 g = (95/1000) kg 

   = 0.095 kg 

trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Simple Harmonic Motion
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
Physics
ISBN:
9781133104261
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
University Physics Volume 1
University Physics Volume 1
Physics
ISBN:
9781938168277
Author:
William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny
Publisher:
OpenStax - Rice University
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations…
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations…
Physics
ISBN:
9781133939146
Author:
Katz, Debora M.
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student…
Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student…
Physics
ISBN:
9780078807213
Author:
Paul W. Zitzewitz
Publisher:
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern …
Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern …
Physics
ISBN:
9781337553292
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics
ISBN:
9781337553278
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning