Force on a Waterslide

Force on a Waterslide#

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A \({{ params.M }} \rm{kg}\) swimmer travels with a speed of \({{ params.va }} \rm{m/s}\) down a waterslide as they approach point A, as shown in the figure below. At point A, the slide flattens out before the turn, causing the swimmer to decelerate uniformly to a speed of \({{ params.vc }} \rm{m/s}\) as they pass point C. In the figure, \(R = {{ params.r }} \rm{m}\) and \(d = {{ params.d }} \rm{m}\). You may assume that the swimmer undergoes circular motion starting at point B.

Part 1#

What is the speed of the swimmer as they pass point B?

Answer Section#

Please enter in a numeric value in \(\rm{m/s}\).

Part 2#

What is the magnitude of the net force acting on the swimmer at point B?

Answer Section#

Please enter in a numeric value in \(\rm{N}\).

Part 3#

What is the magnitude of the horizontal component of normal force acting on the swimmer at point C? Assume the slider does not slip out of the flow.

Answer Section#

Please enter a numeric value in \(\rm{N}\).

Attribution#

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