A 60-kg ice skater moving at 5 m/s grabs a 6-m rope and is swept into a circular path. Find the tension in the rope.
Tension in the rope.
Answer to Problem 24A
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Mass of ice skater,
Velocity,
Length of rope,
Formula Used:
The equation for centripetal force is,
Where,
Calculation:
When the skater is swept into a circular path, the tension in the rope is equal to the centripetal force. So,
Conclusion:
Therefore, the tension in the rope is
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