Answer:
81 N
7.1 m/s²
Explanation:
Draw a free body diagram of the sphere. There are two forces:
Weight force mg pulling straight down,
and tension force T pulling up along the rope.
Sum of forces in the centripetal direction:
∑F = ma
T − mg sin 45° = m v² / r
T = m (g sin 45° + v² / r)
T = (7 kg) (10 m/s² sin 45° + (3 m/s)² / 2 m)
T = 81 N
Sum of forces in the tangential direction:
mg cos 45° = ma
a = g cos 45°
a = (10 m/s²) cos 45°
a = 7.1 m/s²
