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What is the radius of an object turn if the acceleration is 1.4m/s^2 and has a velocity of 5.3 m/s

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Answer:

Radius 20 m.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

aₙ = 1.4 m/s²

V = 5.3 m/s

___________

R - ?

Centripetal acceleration:

aₙ = V² / R

Radius:

R = V² / aₙ

R = 5.3² / 1.4 ≈ 20 m

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