CentripetalForceandSpringForce.pptVIP

Centripetal Force and Spring Force Centripetal Force Recall that centripetal acceleration is directed toward the center of a circle. “Centripetal” = “center-seeking”. ac = v2/r = ?2r Centripetal force, Fc Force that keeps an object on a circular path. F = ma Fc = mac = = m?2r Centripetal Force Centripetal Force Centripetal Force A 1500-kg vehicle makes a turn whose radius is 20.0 meters while traveling at 10.0 m/s. What centripetal force acted on the vehicle? Fc = mac Fc = mv2/r Fc = (1500 kg)(10.0 m/s)2 / 20.0 m Fc = 7500 N Centripetal Force Centripetal Force Centripetal Force Spring Force Fs = force exerted by a spring when it is stretched. Fs = kx. k = spring constant (N/m) Unique for every spring. x = stretch (m) How far spring is stretched past its equilibrium length. For example, if spring is 10 cm long when relaxed and 15 cm long when stretched, then x = 5 cm. Relationship holds true for relatively small stretches. For big stretches spring can become deformed. Spring Force Spring Force A certain spring has a constant k = 5.0 N/m and is 50.0 cm long when relaxed. How much force is required to stretch the spring to 100. cm long? Change cm to m. 50. cm = 0.50 m Fs = kx Fs = (5.0 N/m)(0.50 m) = 2.5 N * * mv2 r Fc Fc = FG *