Simulated gravitational acceleration

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To simulate gravitational acceleration in a rotating space station shaped like a large coffee can with a radius of 322 m, the required rotational speed can be calculated using the formula for centripetal acceleration. The acceleration experienced by an astronaut jogging in the direction of rotation at 5 m/s can be determined by adding the effects of both the rotational speed and the jogging speed. The relevant acceleration in this scenario is the centripetal acceleration, which is calculated using the formula a = v^2 / r, where v is the tangential velocity and r is the radius. The total simulated gravitational acceleration felt by the astronaut combines the effects of the station's rotation and their jogging speed. Understanding these calculations is essential for designing a functional and comfortable space habitat.
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you want to design a large, permanent space station so that no artificial gravity is necessary. you decide to shape it like a large coffee can of radius 322 m and rotate it about its central axis.
A) what rotational speed would be required to simulate gravitaty?
B)if an astronaut jogged in the direction of the rotation at 5 m/s, what is the simulated gravitational acceleration the astronaut would feel? answer in units of m/s^2
 
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