Centripetal acceleration calculation

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The centripetal acceleration calculated is 3450 m/s², which is correct. The second question asks how this value compares to the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s²) in terms of "grams," leading to confusion. The discussion clarifies that the question likely seeks the acceleration expressed in "g's," indicating how many times larger the centripetal acceleration is compared to gravity. For instance, an acceleration of 19.6 m/s² would be equivalent to approximately 2g. Understanding this distinction is crucial for accurately answering the question.
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For this one question, I calculated the centripetal acceleration which is 3450m/s^2. This is correct, but the second question asks how many times larger is this centripetal acceleration compared to the acceleration due to gravity (9.8m/s^2)? They want the value in grams. How do I do this? I tried changing the value into Newtons then grams, but I didn't get the correct answer.
 
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They want the value in grams!? That makes no sense whatsoever. I mean, are you going to say that the centripetal acceleration is X grams larger than gravity. There is definately some misunderstanding here.
 
I think they're looking for the acceleration in g's rather than grams; that is, how many times larger this acceleration is than the acceleration due to gravity (I realize I'm just repeating part of the question there). For example, if the answer was 19.6 m/s/s, that would be equivalent to ~2g
 

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