The mass m is attached to a string that is wrapped around the fixed post of radius R. At t = 0, the mass is given a velocity v0 as shown. Neglect external forces on m other than the force exerted by the string. Determine the tension in the string as a function of the angle θ.
Strategy: The velocity vector of the mass is perpendicular to the string. Express Newton’s second law in terms of normal and tangential components.
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