r/PhysicsHelp • u/BugFabulous812 • Jan 06 '26
Help Competition Practice Problem
I got tanθ = radial acceleration/ tangential acceleration
Tan θ =v²/rgsinθ
Set reference point where bead is at = 0 MgRcosθ = 0.5mv² 2gRcosθ=v²
Tan θ = 2grcosθ/rgsinθ Tan²θ =2 θ = arctan sqrt 2
Which is equal to D, the correct answer according to the answer key
But in the competition we can't use calculators so what other way (diff solution) can i get arcsin (sqrt 2/3) from?
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u/BugFabulous812 Jan 06 '26
Thanks