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Question 6 • Physics

A cyclist rides at a constant speed of 4 point 5 m/s around a curve. If the centripetal acceleration is 29 m/s squared , what is the radius of the curve?

Answer
A
34 m
B
0 point 7 0 m
C
6 point 4 m
D
0 point 1 6 m

Explanation

For motion around a curve, centripetal acceleration is a = v²/r, so the radius is r = v²/a. Substituting the speed of 4.5 m/s and acceleration of 29 m/s² gives r = (4.5)²/29 = 20.25/29 ≈ 0.70 m. Therefore, the correct choice is 0.70 m.

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