Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-11823-072-5

Chapter 10 - Rotation - Problems - Page 292: 73a

Answer

$F = 4.82\times 10^5~N$

Work Step by Step

We can find the angular speed: $\omega = (320~rev/min)(\frac{2\pi~rad}{1~rev})(\frac{1~min}{60~s}) = 33.51~rad/s$ We can find the force on the bolt: $F = m~\omega^2~r$ $F = (110~kg)(33.51~rad/s)^2(3.90~m)$ $F = 4.82\times 10^5~N$
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