Answer:
The tension in the rope at the lowest point is 270 N
Explanation:
Given;
weight of the ball, W = 150 N
length of the rope, r = 4 m
velocity of the ball, v = 5.6 m/s
When the ball passes through the lowest point, the tension on the rope is the sum of weight of the ball and centripetal force.
T = W + F
Centripetal force, F = mv²/r
where;
m is the mass of the ball
m = W/g
m = 150 / 9.8 = 15.306 kg
Centripetal force, F = mv²/r
F = (15.306 x 5.6²)/4
F = 120 N
T = W + F
T = 150 + 120
T = 270 N
Therefore, the tension in the rope at the lowest point is 270 N
