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Before solving the question, we can find the radius of the ball using Pythagorean theorem to get .866 m. We can also use the trig to solve for the angle each rope makes with the horizontal (30° for both ropes).

Sum of Forces in the Horizontal Direction:

Step Formula Derivation Reasoning
1 [katex] \cos(30) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} [/katex] Cosine of [katex]30^\circ[/katex].
2 [katex] F_{\text{centripetal}} = \frac{mv^2}{r} [/katex] Centripetal force for circular motion.
3 [katex] T_1 \cos(\theta) + T_2 \cos(\theta) = \frac{mv^2}{r} [/katex] Sum of horizontal components of tension equals centripetal force.
4 [katex] T_1 \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + T_2 \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} = \frac{(0.5)(7.2)^2}{0.866} [/katex] Substitute values for [katex]m[/katex], [katex]v[/katex], [katex]r[/katex], and [katex]\cos(\theta)[/katex].
5 [katex] \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}(T_1 + T_2) = 29.93 [/katex] Calculate centripetal force and factor out [katex]\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}[/katex].

Sum of Forces in the Vertical Direction:

Step Formula Derivation Reasoning
1 [katex] \sin(30) = \frac{1}{2} [/katex] Sine of [katex]30^\circ[/katex].
2 [katex] w = mg [/katex] Weight of the sphere.
3 [katex] T_2 \sin(\theta) + mg – T_1 \sin(\theta) = 0 [/katex] Vertical forces must balance: upward tensions and downward weight.
4 [katex] T_2 \frac{1}{2} + (0.5)(9.8) – T_1 \frac{1}{2} = 0 [/katex] Substitute values for [katex]m[/katex], [katex]g[/katex], and [katex]\sin(\theta)[/katex].
5 [katex] \frac{1}{2}(T_2 – T_1) + 4.9 = 0 [/katex] Factor out [katex]\frac{1}{2}[/katex] and calculate weight.

Solving for Tensions:

Step Formula Derivation Reasoning
1 Solve equations Use the system of equations to solve for [katex]T_1[/katex] and [katex]T_2[/katex].
2 [katex] T_1 \approx 22.18 \text{ N} [/katex] Numerical solution for [katex]T_1[/katex].
3 [katex] T_2 \approx 12.38 \text{ N} [/katex] Numerical solution for [katex]T_2[/katex].

Final Tensions:

  • Upper wire: [katex]\boxed{T_1 \approx 22.18 \text{ N}}[/katex]
  • Lower wire: [katex]\boxed{T_2 \approx 12.38 \text{ N}}[/katex]

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Upper wire: 22 N; Lower wire: 12 N

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KinematicsForces
\(\Delta x = v_i t + \frac{1}{2} at^2\)\(F = ma\)
\(v = v_i + at\)\(F_g = \frac{G m_1 m_2}{r^2}\)
\(v^2 = v_i^2 + 2a \Delta x\)\(f = \mu N\)
\(\Delta x = \frac{v_i + v}{2} t\)\(F_s =-kx\)
\(v^2 = v_f^2 \,-\, 2a \Delta x\) 
Circular MotionEnergy
\(F_c = \frac{mv^2}{r}\)\(KE = \frac{1}{2} mv^2\)
\(a_c = \frac{v^2}{r}\)\(PE = mgh\)
\(T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{r}{g}}\)\(KE_i + PE_i = KE_f + PE_f\)
 \(W = Fd \cos\theta\)
MomentumTorque and Rotations
\(p = mv\)\(\tau = r \cdot F \cdot \sin(\theta)\)
\(J = \Delta p\)\(I = \sum mr^2\)
\(p_i = p_f\)\(L = I \cdot \omega\)
Simple Harmonic MotionFluids
\(F = -kx\)\(P = \frac{F}{A}\)
\(T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{l}{g}}\)\(P_{\text{total}} = P_{\text{atm}} + \rho gh\)
\(T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{m}{k}}\)\(Q = Av\)
\(x(t) = A \cos(\omega t + \phi)\)\(F_b = \rho V g\)
\(a = -\omega^2 x\)\(A_1v_1 = A_2v_2\)
ConstantDescription
[katex]g[/katex]Acceleration due to gravity, typically [katex]9.8 , \text{m/s}^2[/katex] on Earth’s surface
[katex]G[/katex]Universal Gravitational Constant, [katex]6.674 \times 10^{-11} , \text{N} \cdot \text{m}^2/\text{kg}^2[/katex]
[katex]\mu_k[/katex] and [katex]\mu_s[/katex]Coefficients of kinetic ([katex]\mu_k[/katex]) and static ([katex]\mu_s[/katex]) friction, dimensionless. Static friction ([katex]\mu_s[/katex]) is usually greater than kinetic friction ([katex]\mu_k[/katex]) as it resists the start of motion.
[katex]k[/katex]Spring constant, in [katex]\text{N/m}[/katex]
[katex] M_E = 5.972 \times 10^{24} , \text{kg} [/katex]Mass of the Earth
[katex] M_M = 7.348 \times 10^{22} , \text{kg} [/katex]Mass of the Moon
[katex] M_M = 1.989 \times 10^{30} , \text{kg} [/katex]Mass of the Sun
VariableSI Unit
[katex]s[/katex] (Displacement)[katex]\text{meters (m)}[/katex]
[katex]v[/katex] (Velocity)[katex]\text{meters per second (m/s)}[/katex]
[katex]a[/katex] (Acceleration)[katex]\text{meters per second squared (m/s}^2\text{)}[/katex]
[katex]t[/katex] (Time)[katex]\text{seconds (s)}[/katex]
[katex]m[/katex] (Mass)[katex]\text{kilograms (kg)}[/katex]
VariableDerived SI Unit
[katex]F[/katex] (Force)[katex]\text{newtons (N)}[/katex]
[katex]E[/katex], [katex]PE[/katex], [katex]KE[/katex] (Energy, Potential Energy, Kinetic Energy)[katex]\text{joules (J)}[/katex]
[katex]P[/katex] (Power)[katex]\text{watts (W)}[/katex]
[katex]p[/katex] (Momentum)[katex]\text{kilogram meters per second (kgm/s)}[/katex]
[katex]\omega[/katex] (Angular Velocity)[katex]\text{radians per second (rad/s)}[/katex]
[katex]\tau[/katex] (Torque)[katex]\text{newton meters (Nm)}[/katex]
[katex]I[/katex] (Moment of Inertia)[katex]\text{kilogram meter squared (kgm}^2\text{)}[/katex]
[katex]f[/katex] (Frequency)[katex]\text{hertz (Hz)}[/katex]

General Metric Conversion Chart

Example of using unit analysis: Convert 5 kilometers to millimeters. 

  1. Start with the given measurement: [katex]\text{5 km}[/katex]

  2. Use the conversion factors for kilometers to meters and meters to millimeters: [katex]\text{5 km} \times \frac{10^3 \, \text{m}}{1 \, \text{km}} \times \frac{10^3 \, \text{mm}}{1 \, \text{m}}[/katex]

  3. Perform the multiplication: [katex]\text{5 km} \times \frac{10^3 \, \text{m}}{1 \, \text{km}} \times \frac{10^3 \, \text{mm}}{1 \, \text{m}} = 5 \times 10^3 \times 10^3 \, \text{mm}[/katex]

  4. Simplify to get the final answer: [katex]\boxed{5 \times 10^6 \, \text{mm}}[/katex]

Prefix

Symbol

Power of Ten

Equivalent

Pico-

p

[katex]10^{-12}[/katex]

Nano-

n

[katex]10^{-9}[/katex]

Micro-

µ

[katex]10^{-6}[/katex]

Milli-

m

[katex]10^{-3}[/katex]

Centi-

c

[katex]10^{-2}[/katex]

Deci-

d

[katex]10^{-1}[/katex]

(Base unit)

[katex]10^{0}[/katex]

Deca- or Deka-

da

[katex]10^{1}[/katex]

Hecto-

h

[katex]10^{2}[/katex]

Kilo-

k

[katex]10^{3}[/katex]

Mega-

M

[katex]10^{6}[/katex]

Giga-

G

[katex]10^{9}[/katex]

Tera-

T

[katex]10^{12}[/katex]

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  2. Gravity values may differ: \(9.81 \, \text{m/s}^2\) or \(10 \, \text{m/s}^2\).
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