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Physics for Scientists and Engineers

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ISBN:9781337553278

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter4: Motion In Two Dimensions

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5. Jessica is riding on a merry-go-round on the outer horse that sits at a distance of 8.0 m from the center of the ride. Jessica’s sister, Julie, is on a inner horse located 6.0 m from the ride’s center. The merry-go-round turns around once every 40.0 s. What is the centripetal acceleration of Julie and her horse? Use g=9.8

a. 3.5 m/s^2

b. 2.73 m/s^2

c. 0.15 m/s^2

d. 0.20 m/s^2

e. 1.34 m/s

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