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How fast would a car have to round 85 m -radius turn for its acceleration to be numerically equal to that of gravity?

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Answer:

A car would need to be moving with a velocity of 28.86 m/s for its acceleration to be numerically equal to the acceleration due to gravity.

Step-by-step explanation:

Radial acceleration for an object in circular motion is given by

α = v²/r

α = g = 9.8 m/s²

v = ?

r = 85 m

9.8 = v²/85

v² = 9.8 × 85 = 833

v = 28.86 m/s

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