Question
A mass of 8.10 kg is suspended from a 1.69 m long string. It revolves in a horizontal circle as shown in the figure.
The tangential speed of the mass is 2.92 m/s. Calculate the angle between the string and the vertical.
The tangential speed of the mass is 2.92 m/s. Calculate the angle between the string and the vertical.
Answers
drwls
The method of solution can be found at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conical_pendulum
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conical_pendulum