An object moves in a circle of radius R at a constant speed with a frequency of 4.9 rev/s. Its acceleration is 8.5 m/s^2. If you want to change only the frequency so that the acceleration is reduced by a factor of 4, what is the new frequency in rev/s?

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An object moves in a circle of radius R at a constant speed with a frequency of 4.9 rev/s. Its acceleration is 8.5 m/s^2. If you want to change only the frequency so that the acceleration is reduced by a factor of 4, what is the new frequency in rev/s?

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