Answer:
Centripetal force, F = 66.36 N
Explanation:
Given that,
Mass of the monkey, m = 8.72 kg
The radial distance between the branch and the point where the monkey's mass is located to be 84.1 cm, r = 84.1 cm
The speed of the monkey, v = 2.53 m/s
We need to find the magnitude of the centripetal force acting on the monkey. It is given by :
[tex]F=\dfrac{mv^2}{r}\\\\F=\dfrac{8.72\times (2.53)^2}{84.1\times 10^{-2}}\\\\F=66.36\ N[/tex]
So, the magnitude of the centripetal force acting on the monkey is 66.36 N.