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A child sitting 1.10 m from the center of a merry-go-round moves with a speed of 1.25
Chapter 5, Problem 1P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 1P
A child sitting 1.10 m from the center of a merry-go-round moves with a speed of 1.25 m/s. Calculate (a) the centripetal acceleration of the child, and (b) the net horizontal force exerted on the child (mass = 25.0 kg).
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QUESTION:
Problem 1P
A child sitting 1.10 m from the center of a merry-go-round moves with a speed of 1.25 m/s. Calculate (a) the centripetal acceleration of the child, and (b) the net horizontal force exerted on the child (mass = 25.0 kg).
ANSWER:
Solution 1P
Step 1 of 3:
In this question, we need to find the centripetal acceleration of the child
In part b, we need to find the net horizontal force exerted on the child
Data given
Distance from merry go round
Speed of merry go round
Mass of child
Part a: