Answer:
Keeping the speed fixed and decreasing the radius by a factor of 4
Explanation:
A ball is whirled on the end of a string in a horizontal circle of radius R at constant speed v. The centripetal acceleration is given by :
We need to find how the "centripetal acceleration of the ball can be increased by a factor of 4"
It can be done by keeping the speed fixed and decreasing the radius by a factor of 4 such that,
R' = R/4
New centripetal acceleration will be,
So, the centripetal acceleration of the ball can be increased by a factor of 4.
Answer:
88.34 N directed towards the center of the circle
Explanation:
Applying,
F = mv²/r................... Equation 1
F = Force needed to keep the mass in a circle, m = mass of the mass, v = velocity of the mass, r = radius of the circle.
But,
v = 2πr/t................... Equation 2
Where t = time, π = pie
Substitute equation 2 into equation 1
F = m(2πr/t)²/r
F = 4π²r²m/t²r
F = 4π²rm/t²............. Equation 3
From the question,
Given: m = 0.8 kg, r = 0.7 m, t = 0.5 s
Constant: π = 3.14
Substitute these values into equation 3
F = 4(3.14²)(0.7)(0.8)/0.5²
F = 88.34 N directed towards the center of the circle
At the begging nothing is happening, but when you push it, it gains speed that is why the end of a ramp is faster.
