Tangential Force Calculator, Formula, Tangential Force Calculation

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Enter the values of mass, m_(kg), acceleration, a_(m/s2) and radius, r_(m) to generate the tangential force, TF_(N).

Tangential Force Formula:

The tangential force formula calculates the force acting tangentially to a path of motion at a certain radius from the center of rotation.

Tangential Force, TF_(N) in Newtons, is equal to the mass, m_(kg) in kilograms multiplied by the linear acceleration a_(m/s2) in metres per second squared and the radius r_(m) in metres of the circular path.

Tangential Force, TF_(N) = m_(kg) * a_(m/s2) * r_(m)

TF_(N) = tangential force in Newton, N.

m_(kg) = mass in kilogram, kg.

a_(m/s2) = acceleration due to gravity in metre per second squared, m/s².

r_(m) = radius in metres, m.

Tangential Force Calculation:

1. A 2 kg object is moving in a circular path with a radius of 1 metre and an acceleration of 3 m/s². Calculate the tangential force on the object.

Given: m_(kg) = 2kg, a_(m/s2) = 3m/s², r_(m) = 1m.

Tangential Force, TF_(N) = m_(kg) * a_(m/s2) * r_(m)

TF_(N) = 2 * 3 * 1

TF_(N) = 6N.

2. A tangential force of 10 N is required to maintain an object’s circular motion. If the linear acceleration of the object is 2 m/s² and the radius of its path is 0.5 metres, find the mass of the object.

Given: TF_(N) = 10N, a_(m/s2) = 2m/s², r_(m) = 0.5m.

Tangential Force, TF_(N) = m_(kg) * a_(m/s2) * r_(m)

m_(kg) = TF_(N) / a_(m/s2) * r_(m)

m_(kg) = 10 / 2 * 0.5

m_(kg) = 10kg.

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