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A Spin Dryer

A sock going round a spin dryer experiences a centripetal force.At the top of the dryer, the weight of the sock provides a centripetal force and the reaction force is a minimum.F = R + mgAt the bottom of the dryer, the reaction force is a maximum and the centripetal force is provided by the reaction force - the weight i.e.F = R - mg.

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Specification: Edexcel Physics (9PH0), A-level, Topic 6: Further Mechanics. Topic: Further Mechanics.

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centripetal force
The resultant force directed towards the centre of a circular path that keeps an object moving along that circle.

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