Explanation:
The magnitude of the force exerted by the horizontal rope is expressed as
F = mv²/r
m is the mass of the ice skater = 64kg
v is the velocity = 3.99m/s
r is the radius of the pole = 0.850m
Substitute into the formula:
F = 64(3.99)²/0.850
F = 1,018.8864/0.850
F = 1,198.69N
Hence the magnitude of the force exerted by the horizontal rope on her arms is 1,198.69N or 1.199kN
b) Calculate the weight of the rope
Weight = mass * acceleration due to gravity
Weight = 64 * 9.81
Weight = 627.84N
Compare both by finding the ratio of the force to the weight
F/W = 1,198.69N/627.84
F/W = 1.91
F/W ≈ 2
F ≈ 2W
Hence the magnitude of the force is approximately twice that of the weight of the skater.