Why Does My Dynamics Solution Differ from the Textbook's Answer?

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The discussion centers on a discrepancy in calculated values for a Dynamics problem, where the user initially arrived at a speed of 1.33 m/s, while the textbook provided an answer of 1.09 m/s. The user resolved the issue by determining the need to calculate both A/normal and A tangential to arrive at the correct solution. This highlights the importance of understanding the distinction between normal and tangential acceleration in Dynamics problems.

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I have attaches a problem that I've been working on for a while now I keep getting the answer of 1.33 m/s but the book has a given answer of 1.09 m/s, what formula do I use?
 

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I figure it out, I need to find A/normal then A tangential, Thanks anyway
 

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