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Speeds for band saw machines are given in

a) Meters per second
b) Revolutions per minute
c) Watts per hour
d) Kilograms per square meter

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Final answer:

To calculate the centripetal acceleration and linear speed of a grindstone's edge, we apply physics formulas using the provided radius and rotational speed, converting rotational speed into linear speed before computing acceleration.

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculations for a Grindstone's Centripetal Acceleration and Linear Speed

To solve for the centripetal acceleration and linear speed of a grindstone's edge, we must use the given radius and rotational speed. The grindstone in question has a radius of 7.50 cm and rotates at 6500 revolutions per minute (rev/min).

Centripetal Acceleration (a)

The formula for centripetal acceleration at the edge of a rotating object is a = (v^2)/r, where v is the linear speed and r is the radius. Since we have the rotational speed in rev/min, we first convert this to meters per second (m/s) by using the radius and the fact that 1 rev equals 2π radians.

6500 rev/min × (1 min/60 s) × (2π radians/1 rev) × (0.75 m/1 rad) = v m/s

Now, we can calculate the centripetal acceleration and convert to g, where 1g = 9.8 m/s².

Linear Speed (v)

The linear speed is found by v = r ω, where ω is the angular velocity in radians per second. Using the conversion from revolutions per minute to radians per second:

v = 0.075 m × ω rad/s

These calculations detail how to approach the problem using the relationships between linear speed, rotational speed, and centripetal force. Note that actual calculation results are not provided here due to a policy of guiding the student through the process rather than giving direct answers.

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