1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
A 76-kg pilot at an air show performs a loop de loop with his plane. At the bottom of the 52-m radius loop, the plane is moving at 48 m/s. Determine the normal force acting upon the pilot.
2. Relevant equations
(ƩF)R = maR = m(v2/r)
3. The attempt at a solution
I drew a diagram and I know I have to figure it out considering the position of the plane at the bottom of the plane. At the bottom of the plane FR and FN are pointing towards the center of the circle while Fg is pointing the opposite direction. Since the pilot has no movement in the y-direction we know:
FR + FN = Fg
After that I tried putting in the values I have but I got Fg's value was smaller than the total of FR + FN which does not make sense meaning I've made a mistake. I'm confused on how to tackle the problem after this part.
A 76-kg pilot at an air show performs a loop de loop with his plane. At the bottom of the 52-m radius loop, the plane is moving at 48 m/s. Determine the normal force acting upon the pilot.
2. Relevant equations
(ƩF)R = maR = m(v2/r)
3. The attempt at a solution
I drew a diagram and I know I have to figure it out considering the position of the plane at the bottom of the plane. At the bottom of the plane FR and FN are pointing towards the center of the circle while Fg is pointing the opposite direction. Since the pilot has no movement in the y-direction we know:
FR + FN = Fg
After that I tried putting in the values I have but I got Fg's value was smaller than the total of FR + FN which does not make sense meaning I've made a mistake. I'm confused on how to tackle the problem after this part.
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