Circular Motion: Centripetal Force & Acceleration

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Centripetal acceleration is determined by the speed of the vehicle and the radius of the turn, not its mass. Therefore, both the Subaru and the Dodge Ram experience the same centripetal acceleration when making the turn at the same speed. The centripetal force, however, is dependent on mass; since the Dodge Ram has twice the mass of the Subaru, it will experience a larger centripetal force. In summary, the centripetal acceleration is the same for both vehicles, while the centripetal force acting on the Dodge Ram is larger than that on the Subaru. Understanding these concepts is crucial for solving related physics problems.
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A subaru and a Dodge Ram are both making the same turn at the same speed. The Dodge Ram has twice the mass of the Subaru.
A.)Which vehicle has the largest centripetal acceleration?
Choices(pick 1): subaru, dodge ram, same
B.)Is the centripetal force acting on the Dodge Ram Smaller, larger or the same as the centripetal force acting on the subaru.?
Choices(pick 1): smaller, larger, same

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Can someone explain what a centripetal force and centripetal acceleration is? Then I'll try to answer.
 
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