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Peter G.
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Hi,
Points P and Q are at distances R and 2R respectively from the centre X of a disc
The disc is rotating about an axis through X, normal to the plane of the disc. Point P has linear speed v and centripetal acceleration a. Which one of the following is correct for point Q?
Linear Speed Options:
v
v
2v
2v
Centripetal Acceleration Options:
a
2a
2a
4a
So, I tried to play around with: a = v2 / r
From that I thought that as we double the Radius, as for Q, 2r we half the acceleration. But there's no option for that...
I am confused can anyone guide/hint me so I know what path to follow?
Thanks,
Peter G.
Points P and Q are at distances R and 2R respectively from the centre X of a disc
The disc is rotating about an axis through X, normal to the plane of the disc. Point P has linear speed v and centripetal acceleration a. Which one of the following is correct for point Q?
Linear Speed Options:
v
v
2v
2v
Centripetal Acceleration Options:
a
2a
2a
4a
So, I tried to play around with: a = v2 / r
From that I thought that as we double the Radius, as for Q, 2r we half the acceleration. But there's no option for that...
I am confused can anyone guide/hint me so I know what path to follow?
Thanks,
Peter G.