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Often times, success in physics demands that you have the proper approach - a good game plan. The following strategy should serve you well:
- Read the physical situation, analyze the diagram and determine the direction of the net force and acceleration. Click on the Dir'n button to set the direction to inward.
- Determine the acceleration of the pilot from the knowledge of v and R. If necessary, see Formula Frenzy section.
- Determine the net force on the pilot from the knowledge of m and a. If necessary, see Formula Frenzy section.
- Determine the gravity force from the mass. If necessary, see Formula Frenzy section.
- The net force requirement is met by a combination of the gravity force and the normal force. Together, these two forces must add up to the net force. Both net force and gravity force have been calculated. Determine the normal force from these values.
All blanks should now be filled in. Check your answer. If there is a mistake, recheck your calculations and try again. Be cautious of the rounding of answers.
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