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okay thanks for the hint but i didnt really get the answer. taking the formula Acc = radius x omega^2 omega = 2pie (1orbit) / time i took time to be 365.25 x 24 x 60 x 60 to get s. My results were wrong :(

Homework Statement Observing an orbit of Earth around the sun, calculate the centripetal acceleration of Earth. Homework Equations Fc = mv^2/R Only the distance aka radius was provided, to be 1.496x10^11m. The Attempt at a Solution No mass of Earth provided.