The skater moves at a speed of 12 m / s along a circle with a radius of 50 meters.

The skater moves at a speed of 12 m / s along a circle with a radius of 50 meters. Determine the centripetal acceleration of the skater.

Task data: V (constant speed of the given skater) = 12 m / s; R (radius of a circle) = 50 m.

The centripetal acceleration with which this skater was moving is determined by the formula: an = V ^ 2 / R.

Let’s make a calculation: an = 12 ^ 2/50 = 144/50 = 2.88 m / s2.

Answer: When moving in a circle, this skater had a centripetal acceleration of 2.88 m / s2.



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