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Set the radius to 2.0 m and the velocity to 1.0 m/s. Keeping the radius the same, record the magnitude of centripetal acceleration for each given velocity. Include units.

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Final answer:

The magnitude of centripetal acceleration is 0.5 m/s².

Step-by-step explanation:

The magnitude of centripetal acceleration can be calculated using the formula a = v² / r where v is the velocity and r is the radius. In this case, the radius is 2.0 m and the velocity is 1.0 m/s. Substituting these values into the formula, we get a = (1.0 m/s)² / 2.0 m = 0.5 m/s². Therefore, the magnitude of the centripetal acceleration is 0.5 m/s².

User Jayjyli
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Answer:


a=4\ m/s^2

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

Radius, r = 2 m

Velocity, v = 1 m/s

We need to find the magnitude of the centripetal acceleration. The formula for the centripetal acceleration is given by :


a=(v^2)/(r)\\\\a=((2)^2)/(1)\\\\=4\ m/s^2

So, the magnitude of centripetal acceleration is
4\ m/s^2.

User Govinda P
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