Answer:
a) 17 N
b) 21 N
Explanation:
At the 3 o'clock position, the sum of the forces towards the center is:
∑F = ma
T = m v² / r
19 = m v² / r
At the 12 o'clock position, the sum of the forces towards the center is:
∑F = ma
T + mg = m v² / r
T + (0.18)(9.8) = 19
T = 17.2 N
At the 6 o'clock position, the sum of the forces towards the center is:
∑F = ma
T − mg = m v² / r
T − (0.18)(9.8) = 19
T = 20.8 N
Rounding to two significant figures, the tensions are 17 N and 21 N.