A psychrometer (an instrument used to measure humidity) weighing 4 ounces (1/128 slugs) is whirled...

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A psychrometer (an instrument used to measure humidity) weighing 4 ounces (1/128 slugs) is whirled horizontally using a 4 inch string (see figure). The string will break under a force of 9 pounds. Find the maximum speed (in ft/sec) the instrument can attain without breaking the string. (Use

F = ma,

where

m = 1/128.)

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