Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Force and Motion-II - Problems - Page 143: 45d

Answer

The normal force at the lowest point is $~~1110~N$

Work Step by Step

At the top, the net downward force on the person is $(667~N - 556~N)$ which is $111~N$ This force of $F = 111~N$ provides the centripetal force to keep the person moving in a circle. We can find an expression for the person's speed: $F = \frac{mv^2}{r}$ $v^2 = \frac{F~r}{m}$ $v = \sqrt{\frac{F~r}{m}}$ We can find the centripetal force when the speed is doubled: $F' = \frac{m(2v)^2}{r}$ $F' = \frac{m(2\sqrt{\frac{F~r}{m}})^2}{r}$ $F' = \frac{4m~F~r}{m~r}$ $F' = 4F$ $F' = 444~N$ We can find the normal force at the lowest point: $F_N = 444~N+667~N = 1110~N$ The normal force at the lowest point is $~~1110~N$
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