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.
![Diagram of a carousel showing a seat, cables, and angles for centripetal force calculations.](https://lightcat-files.s3.amazonaws.com/problem_images/7292403e95b2582e-1673698659332.jpg)
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