Question

A 4-N object object swings on the end of a string as a simple pendulum. At the bottom of the swing, the tension in the string is 9 N. What is the magnitude of the centripetal acceleration of the object at the bottom of the swing? Give the answer as a function of the acceleration due to gravity, g.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given mg = 4N .

m = 4 / g

At the bottom of the swing let centripetal acceleration be a

T - mg = ma

9 - 4 = ma

5 = 4 a / g

a = 5g / 4