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SPHY001 Practice Quiz - Unit 06 | LA046
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You are taking a turn at 23.0 m/s on a ramp of radius 39.0 m. What is your acceleration?
Options
A.13.6 m/s2
B.66.1 m/s2
C.0.59 m/s2
D.1.70 m/s2
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Begin by identifying the physics concept: for an object moving in a circle, the acceleration is centripetal and given by a = v^2 / r.
Option 1: 13.6 m/s2. This matches the calculation a = (23.0 m/s)^2 / (39.0 m) ......Login to view full explanationLog in for full answers
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