College Physics, Volume 1
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ISBN: 9781133710271
Author: Giordano
Publisher: Cengage
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Chapter 5, Problem 7P
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To determine
The period of the wheels motion of the circular track.
(b)
To determine
The change in centripetal acceleration of the runner.
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College Physics, Volume 1
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