The particle of weight W is guided along the circular path using the slotted arm guide. If the arm has angular velocity θ' and angular acceleration θ'' at the instant θ = θ₁, determine the force of the guide on the particle. Motion occurs in the horizontal plane.

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Given: W = 0.5 lb rad 8 = 4 ' = 8 S rad 2 S 01 a = 0.5 ft 30 deg b = 0.5 ft 8 = 32.2 ft 2 S