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12 August, 08:24

A 38-kilogram child roller skates on a circular track with a radius of 24 m. Her velocity is 6.0 m/s. How much centripetal force does she experience?

A) 0.16 N

B) 0.38 N

C) 57 N

D) 580 N

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  1. 12 August, 12:06
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    Force = mass * centripetal acceleration; F = m*a

    Centripetal acceleration, a = velocity^2 / radius; a = v^2 / r

    F = m * v^2 / r

    F = 38 kg * [6.0 m/s]^2 / 24 m = 57 N

    Answer: option C) 57 N
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