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Can you solve this question?-example-1
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Hi there!

In this instance, the object's centripetal force is provided by the horizontal component of the tension, so:

Tsinθ = mv²/r

**We use sine because in this situation, the angle is with the vertical**

We can plug in the known values for tension and theta:

60sin(60) = mv²/r

51.96 = mv²/r

The radius is equivalent to the sine of the string in respect to theta:

sin(60) = O/H = r/L

2sin(60) = 1.732 m

Now, solve for the velocity:

51.96 = mv²/r

51.96r / m = v²

51.96(1.732)/.400 = v²

v² = 225

v = 15 m/s

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