Question

What is the relationship between tan θ, v, r, and g in a conical pendulum?

Options

• tan θ = rg/v²

• tan θ = v²/(rg)

• tan θ = v/(rg)

• tan θ = rg/v

Answer 1

tan θ = v²/(rg)

Explanation:

When two force equations are combined and simplified, we get tan θ = v²/(rg), which relates the angle to the speed and radius of circular motion.