A small object of mass 0.500 kg is attached by a 0.840 m-long cord to a pin set into the surface of a frictionless table top. The object moves in a circle on the horizontal surface with a speed of 8.80 m/s. What is the tension in the cord?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)
9th Edition
ISBN:9781305116399
Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Chapter6: Circular Motion And Other Applications Of Newton’s Laws
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 6.38AP: The mass of a roller-coaster car, including its passengers, is 500 kg. Its speed at the bottom of...
icon
Related questions
Topic Video
Question

 

A small object of mass 0.500 kg is attached by a 0.840 m-long cord to a pin set into the surface of a frictionless table top. The object moves in a circle on the horizontal surface with a speed of 8.80 m/s.

What is the tension in the cord?

Expert Solution
Step 1

Mass of the object m=0.500 kg, length of the cord / radius of the circle r=0.840 m and velocity of the object undergoing circular motion v=8.80 m/s.

trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Mechanical Work done
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology …
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology …
Physics
ISBN:
9781305116399
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
Physics
ISBN:
9781133104261
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning