Solve the following problem in terms of variables, bring that solution to class

Question

Solve the following problem in terms of variables, bring that solution to class and be prepared to fill in the values for the variables.
A ball with mass m travels due east (to the right) with a speed of v. The net force acting on the ball has a magnitude of F and is directed at an angle of ? north of east (i.e. above the +x axis).
1. What is the magnitude of the tangential and radial components of the ball's acceleration? (you may first want to find the acceleration, its magnitude and direction)

Explanation / Answer

resolving the force along the tangential and radial components

radial force = Fsin?
tangential force= Fcos?

hence the respective accelarations are

radial accelaration= F/m= Fsin?/m
tangential accelaration= Fcos?/m

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse S
• Subjects

---

---

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.