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A runner having mass of 55 kg moving at a speed of 9 m/s rounds a bend with a radius of 18 m. What is the centripetal acceleration and centripetal force of the runner? (Do all required steps )
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A runner having mass of 55 kg moving at a speed of 9 m/s rounds a bend with a radius of 18 m. What is the centripetal

acceleration and centripetal force of the runner? (Do all required steps )

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Answer:

centripetal acceleration = 4.5 m/s^2 ; centripetal force = 247.5 N

Step-by-step explanation:

centripetal acceleration = v^2 / r = 9^2 / 18 = 4.5 m/s^2

centripetal force = mv^2 / r = 4.5 x 55 = 247.5 N

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