What is the Centripetal Acceleration Problem Solution?

Thread starter Arun Raja
Start date Oct 5, 2014
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Acceleration Centripetal Centripetal acceleration

AI Thread Summary

The discussion revolves around solving the centripetal acceleration problem. A relevant equation mentioned is v = wr, which relates linear velocity to angular velocity. The initial answer proposed was option A based on a ratio of velocities and radii. However, it was pointed out that the absence of omega (angular velocity) values makes that answer incorrect. The hint in the thread title suggests focusing on centripetal acceleration for the solution.

Oct 5, 2014

Arun Raja

Homework Statement

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Homework Equations

I think a relevant eqn would be v=wr.

The Attempt at a Solution

I think answer is option A since Va/Vb=WRa/WRb.
Is it correct? if not what is the right answer?

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Oct 5, 2014

gneill

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No, not correct. There's no ##\omega## values given in the problem statement. There's a big hint in the title of your thread.

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