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An object moves with a constant speed of 30 m/s on a circular track. What is the object's acceleration?

A. Zero
B. 15 m/s²
C. 30 m/s²
D. 60 m/s²

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Final answer:

The object's acceleration cannot be determined without knowing the radius of the circular track.

Step-by-step explanation:

An object moving with a constant speed on a circular track experiences centripetal acceleration. This acceleration is directed towards the center of the circle and its magnitude is given by the equation:

acceleration = (velocity)² / radius

In this case, the speed of the object is 30 m/s and the radius of the track is not given. Without the radius, we cannot determine the exact value of the acceleration, so the correct answer is indeterminate. Option A: Zero acceleration, would be incorrect, because centripetal acceleration is present in circular motion.

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