String is wrapped around the periphery of a 5.0-cm radius cylinder, free to rotate on its axis. The string is pulled straight out at a constant rate of 10 cm/s and does not slip on the cylinder. As each small segment of string leaves the cylinder, the segment's acceleration changes by what?
Simple harmonic motion
Simple harmonic motion is a type of periodic motion in which an object undergoes oscillatory motion. The restoring force exerted by the object exhibiting SHM is proportional to the displacement from the equilibrium position. The force is directed towards the mean position. We see many examples of SHM around us, common ones are the motion of a pendulum, spring and vibration of strings in musical instruments, and so on.
Simple Pendulum
A simple pendulum comprises a heavy mass (called bob) attached to one end of the weightless and flexible string.
Oscillation
In Physics, oscillation means a repetitive motion that happens in a variation with respect to time. There is usually a central value, where the object would be at rest. Additionally, there are two or more positions between which the repetitive motion takes place. In mathematics, oscillations can also be described as vibrations. The most common examples of oscillation that is seen in daily lives include the alternating current (AC) or the motion of a moving pendulum.
String is wrapped around the periphery of a 5.0-cm radius cylinder, free to rotate on its axis. The string is pulled
straight out at a constant rate of 10 cm/s and does not slip on the cylinder. As each small segment of string
leaves the cylinder, the segment's acceleration changes by what?
I understand ac=v^2/r is how you get the answer (ans was given: 0.2 m/s^2) I just don't understand why you can use centripetal acceleration to solve this problem. My understanding is that this is tangential acceleration.
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