Question regarding Centripetal Acceleration

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In the discussion about calculating centripetal acceleration for a lab report, two formulas are highlighted: Acceleration Centripetal = Force Centripetal/Mass and Acceleration Centripetal = Velocity^2/Radius. The results obtained from both formulas are close, with values of .625 and .631 respectively. The accuracy of these values depends on the precision of the measurements used in the calculations. To determine which formula yields a more accurate result, it's essential to analyze the measurement methods and any potential errors involved. The consensus is that both formulas should theoretically provide similar accuracy, but practical measurement accuracy will ultimately influence the results.
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Hi I'm doing a lab report on centripetal acceleration and we are asked to find the centripetal acceleration using 2 formulas.
(1)Acceleration Centripetal=Force Centripetal/Mass

(2)Acceleration Centripetal=Velocity^2/Radius

I get answers that are very close but I also have to answer the question (Which value of Acceleration Centripetal would be considered more accurate? ie: which formula would be more accurate?)

hope someone can help me out here. thanks
 
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The formulas should yield the same "accuracy". The difference will be in your ability to measure. Which of your measurements are the most accurate?
 
I get answers that are very very close. .625 for the first formula and .631 with the second formula
 
What measurements did you make? How did you make them? What are the measurement errors?

You need to consider the answers to these questions in order to determine which of the given forumlas yield the best answer.
 

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