What is the Magnitude of Acceleration in the n Direction?

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The magnitude of acceleration in the n direction is definitively 18 m/s², which is identified as the centripetal acceleration. This value is derived from applying the centripetal acceleration formula to the net force equation. The discussion clarifies that understanding this relationship is crucial for solving related physics problems.

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can someone tell me why the acceleration in n direction is 18ms^-2 ? i only understand that the centripetal acceleration = 18ms^-2

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I think your question is answered in the second image, in the text above. It's simply plugging the centripetal acceleration into the equation for net force. :P
 

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