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Centripetal Forces
8. Centripetal Forces & Gravitation / Centripetal Forces / Problem 3

In an amusement park, a design of the carousel has two wires, one of which is horizontal, and the seat is attached to them. A horizontal circle of radius 7.50 m is formed by the seat as it swings at a speed of 20.0 rpm (rev/min). Determine the tension in each cable if the seat weighs 200 N and a person weighing 850 N is seated in it.

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