What Is the Centripetal Acceleration of a Race Car on a Circular Track?

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To calculate the centripetal acceleration of a race car on a circular track, the formula a_c = v²/r is used, where v is the velocity and r is the radius of the track. Given a diameter of 1.00 km, the radius is 0.5 km or 500 meters. The car's speed of 90.0 km/h converts to 25 m/s. Plugging these values into the formula yields a centripetal acceleration of 1.25 m/s². Understanding the relationship between centripetal acceleration, tangential velocity, and angular velocity is crucial for solving such physics problems.
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HELP...new physical science student seeking to understand physics. Can you help me with this problem

A race car goes around a level, circular track with a diameer of 1.00 km at a constant speed of 90.0 km/h. What is the car's centripetal acceleration in m/s2?

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Hi marla,
marla said:
HELP...new physical science student seeking to understand physics. Can you help me with this problem
Seeking to understand, or just want the solution to the problem...?:rolleyes:

Either way, please observe the forum template;
 
i need help with the formula to solve this problem. I know this is probably a super simple question but I am a struggling science student that really wants to be successful in this class. Don't just want the answer...want to understand how to solve.
 
Would it help if I told you that centripetal acceleration is somehow related to tangential and angular velocity?
 

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