Centripetal acceleration/ angular velocity question

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The discussion centers on calculating the angular speed required for a circular space station with a diameter of 52.5 meters to simulate Earth's gravitational pull for its occupants. The correct radius is determined as 8.356 meters, leading to a calculated linear velocity of 9.0538 m/s. The angular speed is then computed as 1.084 rad/sec. The initial error involved confusing diameter with circumference, which highlights the importance of precise measurements in physics calculations.

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Homework Statement


A proposed space station includes living quarters in a circular ring 52.5 m in diameter. At what angular speed should the ring rotate so the occupants feel that they have the same weight as they do on Earth?

Homework Equations


r=c/2Pi
a(centripetal)= v2/r => v=sqrt( ac*r
Δ∅=s/r

The Attempt at a Solution


r=52.5/2*Pi= 8.356
v= sqrt(9.81*8.356)=9.0538
Δ∅=9.0538/8.356=1.084 rad/sec

This was my first attempt at the problem but I was returned that the answer is wrong, any ideas on what I did?
 
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Just kidding I realized I confused the diameter with the circumference, of course it's always the little things...
 

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