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Chapter 2 Problem 9

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If the speed of an object in uniform circular motion is tripled andthe radial distance remains constant, then the magnitude of thecentripetal acceleration increases by what factor? (2.4)(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 9

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Title An Introduction to Physical Science 13 
Author James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins
ISBN 9781133109099

If the speed of an object in uniform circular motion is

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