Question

A toy car of mass 200 g is moving on a circular path of radius 20...

A toy car of mass 200 g is moving on a circular path of radius 20 cm at a constant speed

v. It takes 8 s to complete one circle. What is the centripetal force,

acting on the car?

The answer is .024 N, I am only interested in the explanation of the problem. (if its just formulas its fine, just name each variable)

0 0
Add a comment Improve this question Transcribed image text
Answer #1

Angular speed is given by

m = 200 g = 0.2 kg

r = 20 cm = 0.2 m

Centripetal force is given by

= 0.2 × (π/4)2 × 0.2 = 0.0247 N

Add a comment
Know the answer?
Add Answer to:
A toy car of mass 200 g is moving on a circular path of radius 20...
Your Answer:

Post as a guest

Your Name:

What's your source?

Earn Coins

Coins can be redeemed for fabulous gifts.

Not the answer you're looking for? Ask your own homework help question. Our experts will answer your question WITHIN MINUTES for Free.
Similar Homework Help Questions
ADVERTISEMENT
Free Homework Help App
Download From Google Play
Scan Your Homework
to Get Instant Free Answers
Need Online Homework Help?
Ask a Question
Get Answers For Free
Most questions answered within 3 hours.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT