Physics help- tangential acceleration

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To determine the car's acceleration at t=11s, the relevant equations include Newton's second law (F=ma) and the formula for tangential acceleration (a_t = F/m). Given the car's mass of 1500kg and a constant forward force of 1300N, the tangential acceleration can be calculated as a_t = 1300N / 1500kg, resulting in approximately 0.87 m/s². Additionally, since the car is moving in a circular path, centripetal acceleration must also be considered, calculated using a_c = v²/r, where r is the radius of the track. The discussion emphasizes the importance of breaking down the problem into components and applying the correct physics principles to find the total acceleration.
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A 1500kg car starts from rest and drives around a flat 50m-diameter circular track. The forward force provided by the car's drive wheels is a constant 1300N. What is the magnitude of the car's acceleration at t=11s?
 
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