Applications of Newtons

Laws

Applications
in Circular
Motion

Forces in circular motion

F = ma
From the previous lecture
2
=

2
Therefore:
F = ma = m

Centripetal Force force is directed inwards

Centrifugal Force force is directed outwards

Example: Centrifuge

Examples:
A slingshot with a 100 gram rock was swung at 10
revolutions per 3 seconds. If the slingshot has a radius
of 1 meter. Find the amount of force the rock has
before it was released:

If the slingshot in example 1 was swung faster at 15

revs per 2 seconds, what will the force of the stone
before it was released?
If the tension of the slingshot has a maximum tension
of 100 N, what is the fastest swing of the slingshot?

 (1)(10) 2
= =
=

3
1

= 20.94

2 (20.94 /)2

=
=
= 438 2

= = 0.100 438 2 = 43.8

 (1)(15) 2
= =
=

2
1

= 47.12

2 (47.12 /)2

=
=
= 2220 2

= = 0.100 2220 2 = 222

2
= =

= 2

100(1)

=
= 31.62
0.100

31.62
=
= =

= 31.62
5.03 /

Radius = 100 m

A 2000 kg car was traversing a

circular road with a radius of
curvature of 100 m.

Radius = 100 m

What is the maximum speed

allowable such that the car
will not slip if m = 0.7?

FN
FC
Ff
Weight = mg

 = + =

= + =

= + =

= + = 0
+ = 0

= + = 0
+ = 0
+ = 0
=
=
=

+ = 0
2
+
=0

2 =
=

A 2000 kg car was traversing a

circular road with a radius of
curvature of 100 m.

Radius = 100 m

=
=

What is the maximum speed

allowable such that the car
will not slip if m = 0.7?

FN

0.7(100)(9.8 2 )

= 26.19/

FC
Ff
Weight = mg