What Is the Centripetal Acceleration of a Race Car on a Circular Track?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the centripetal acceleration of a race car moving at a constant speed on a circular track. The problem is situated within the context of physics, specifically focusing on concepts related to circular motion.

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  • Participants express a desire to understand the underlying concepts rather than just obtain a solution. Questions about the relationship between centripetal acceleration, tangential velocity, and angular velocity are raised.

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HELP...new physical science student seeking to understand physics. Can you help me with this problem

A race car goes around a level, circular track with a diameer of 1.00 km at a constant speed of 90.0 km/h. What is the car's centripetal acceleration in m/s2?

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Hi marla,
marla said:
HELP...new physical science student seeking to understand physics. Can you help me with this problem
Seeking to understand, or just want the solution to the problem...?:rolleyes:

Either way, please observe the forum template;
 
i need help with the formula to solve this problem. I know this is probably a super simple question but I am a struggling science student that really wants to be successful in this class. Don't just want the answer...want to understand how to solve.
 
Would it help if I told you that centripetal acceleration is somehow related to tangential and angular velocity?
 

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