APC Problem #5
Mechanics Review
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Questions - Part A
Did you draw an FBD?
Is the FBD balanced or unbalanced?
- In what direction is it balanced?
- In what direction is it unbalanced?
How is centripetal acceleration expressed using rotational variables?
Does "omega" appear in both equations for the tension in the strings? Explain.
Questions - Part B
What is the tension force in the horizontal string when it "barely remains taut"?