College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 7 - Circular Motion and Gravitation - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 259: 10

Answer

$F=m\frac{v^{2}}{r}=m\frac{\omega^{2}r^{2}}{r}=mr\omega^{2}$, $\omega$ is same. Centripetal force is maximum when r is maximum i.e. at equator. Centripetal force is minimum when r is minimum i.e. at poles.

Work Step by Step

$F=m\frac{v^{2}}{r}=m\frac{\omega^{2}r^{2}}{r}=mr\omega^{2}$, $\omega$ is same. Centripetal force is maximum when r is maximum i.e. at equator. Centripetal force is minimum when r is minimum i.e. at poles.
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