Vertical Circular Motion
Vertical Circular Motion When an object moves in a vertical circle, the centripetal force changes from point to point In this course, you are responsible for calculating various forces at the top and bottom of a circle
Calculating Forces *Think of Fc as Fnet* Remember in Dynamics Fnet = FA – FR where, FA is “apparent weight” or “tension”
Special Case #1 1). MINIMUM SPEED at the top:
SPECIAL CASE #2 2). MAXIMUM SPEED just before the string breaks – bottom of the circle Fc = FA - Fg Lets rearrange to find velocity: Note: FA will be given to you as “apparent weight” or “tension”
RMR- “Zero” Gravity
Homework p. 103 #1-9