Question

Without using the Gizmo, use your equation to calculate the acceleration of a puck that is in uniform circular motion with a radius of 3.0 m and a velocity of 9.0 m/s:___________.

Answer 1

the centripetal acceleration of the puck is 27 m/s²

Step-by-step explanation:

Given;

radius of the circular path, r = 3.0 m

velocity of the puck in the circular motion, v = 9.0 m/s

The centripetal acceleration of the puck is calculated as;

`a_c = (v^2)/(r) \\\\a_c = ((9)^2)/(3) \\\\a_c = 27 \ m/s^2`

Therefore, the centripetal acceleration of the puck is 27 m/s²