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A rotating space station simulates artificial gravity by means of centripetal acceleration at the rim. The radius of the station is 1156 m and the apparent acceleration of gravity at the rim is 6.13 m/s2. What is the rotation rate of the station in rpm (revolutions per minute).

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a= 1156× 6.13= 7086.28

Step-by-step explanation:

a = m× m/ s^2

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