Related questions with answers
Question
Is it possible to whirl a bucket of water fast enough in a vertical circle so the water won't fall out? If so, what is the minimum speed?
Solution
VerifiedAnswered 2 years ago
Answered 2 years ago
Step 1
1 of 2In order to whirl a bucket of water so that water doesn't fall out the centripetal force on it at the highest point of its trajectory should be equal to its weight. Assuming a water of mass we then have
where is the radius of the circle.
Note that the above speed is the minimum speed required.
Create a free account to view solutions
By signing up, you accept Quizlet's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
Create a free account to view solutions
By signing up, you accept Quizlet's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
Recommended textbook solutions


Fundamentals of Physics
8th Edition•ISBN: 9780471758013 (2 more)Halliday, Resnick, Walker9,479 solutions

Fundamentals of Physics
10th Edition•ISBN: 9781118230718 (3 more)David Halliday, Jearl Walker, Robert Resnick8,971 solutions

Fundamentals of Physics, Extended
11th Edition•ISBN: 9781119306856 (2 more)David Halliday, Jearl Walker, Robert Resnick9,586 solutions
More related questions
1/4
1/7