Equal centripetal and tangential accelerations

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In summary, a race car with an initial speed of 0 m/s travels on a circular track with a radius of 570 m. Its speed increases at a constant rate of 0.500 m/s2. At the point where the centripetal and tangential accelerations are equal, the distance traveled can be found by using the tangential acceleration formula.
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A race car starts from rest on a circular track of radius 570 m. The car's speed increases at the constant rate of 0.500 m/s2. At the point where the magnitudes of the centripetal and tangential accelerations are equal, find the following.

Find the distance traveled


Homework Equations




tangential acceleration = r x alpha

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found the speed of the race car to be 16.89 m/s
 
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With the velocity, v, and given acceleration you can now find the time, t, to reach v. When you have the time, t, you should be able to find the distance again using the given acceleration.
 

FAQ: Equal centripetal and tangential accelerations

What is equal centripetal and tangential acceleration?

Equal centripetal and tangential acceleration refers to a situation where an object moving in a circular path experiences the same magnitude of acceleration in both the centripetal and tangential directions. This means that the object is accelerating towards the center of the circle at the same rate as it is changing its speed along the circular path.

Why is equal centripetal and tangential acceleration important?

Equal centripetal and tangential acceleration is important because it allows an object to maintain a constant speed while moving in a circular path. Without this balance of forces, the object would either fly off the circular path or spiral towards the center.

How is equal centripetal and tangential acceleration calculated?

The magnitude of equal centripetal and tangential acceleration can be calculated using the equation a = v^2/r, where a is the magnitude of acceleration, v is the speed of the object, and r is the radius of the circular path.

What factors affect equal centripetal and tangential acceleration?

The magnitude of equal centripetal and tangential acceleration is affected by the speed of the object, the radius of the circular path, and the mass of the object. A larger speed or smaller radius will result in a greater magnitude of acceleration, while a larger mass will result in a smaller magnitude of acceleration.

What are some real-life examples of equal centripetal and tangential acceleration?

Some real-life examples of equal centripetal and tangential acceleration include a car driving around a circular track, a planet orbiting around the sun, and a roller coaster moving along a loop. In all of these cases, the objects are experiencing equal centripetal and tangential acceleration to maintain their circular motion.

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