a particle of mass m is tied in a string and is swung around in a circular path of radius r with a constant speed v . Derive a formula for the centripetal force F exerted by the particle on our hand , using the method of dimensions.
F = k ma* rb* vc
[M L T-2] = k [ Ma] [ Lb] [L T- 1]c
[M L T-2] = K [Ma Lb+c T- c]
a=1 (1)
-c=-2 (2)
so, c=2
b + c = 1 (3)
b+2=1
b=1-2
so,b=-1
now yhe value of a, b and c=
a=1,b=-1,c=2
F= k m1 r-1 v2
k = 1
so, the equation comes out to be =
F = mv2/r.
[M L T-2] = k [ Ma] [ Lb] [L T- 1]c
[M L T-2] = K [Ma Lb+c T- c]
a=1 (1)
-c=-2 (2)
so, c=2
b + c = 1 (3)
b+2=1
b=1-2
so,b=-1
now yhe value of a, b and c=
a=1,b=-1,c=2
F= k m1 r-1 v2
k = 1
so, the equation comes out to be =
F = mv2/r.