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- RN@RobertUpdate 6 hours ago
Hi there! In part A, we are using U = mgh, where h = r and g = .
In Part B, we are saying Enet = Ecircle = -U + K.
U is negative to represent binding. Using centripetal force (Fg = Fc) to determine velocity, where Fg is Newtons law of gravity, we derive K = U/2.
The equation Enet = Ecircle = -U + K = -U + U/2 = -U/2.
In Part A we determine potential energy due to separation/height. In Part 2, we determine energy of orbit. The two equations are different based on how they are derived/reasoning behind each situation.
0up votes•0replies - RN@RobertUpdate 6 hours ago
Hi there! I see that you reasoning is correct.
In vertical direction, Δy = -5m since we fall below launch point. I guess you missed this sign. You should get v_0y = 20.9 m/s or round to 21 m/s.
You simply decided to use v_0x and v_0y while the video chose to use v0sinθ and v0cosθ. You did not change anything in your approach.
0up votes•0replies - RN@RobertUpdate 6 hours ago
Hi there! I don't see any issue with the answer. Did you apply Lenz's law?
Ensure you label the current on the loops to make following easy.
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