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Question 9 • Physics I

Which expression can be used to calculate centripetal acceleration?

Answer
A
the fraction with numerator 4 pi squared r and denominator cap t to the th power
B
the fraction with numerator 2 pi r and denominator cap t
C
the fraction with numerator 4 pi squared r and denominator cap t squared
D
the fraction with numerator open paren 2 pi r close paren squared and denominator cap t squared

Explanation

Centripetal acceleration is calculated with a = 4π²r/T², where r is the radius and T is the period. So the expression with 4π²r in the numerator and T² in the denominator is correct. Choice D has r² in the numerator, which gives the wrong dependence on radius.

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