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18 February, 03:29

A centripetal force of 1,400 newtons acts on a car rounding a curve with a radius of 150 meters. If the car has a mass of 2,100 kilograms, find its velocity, in meters per second.

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  1. 18 February, 03:46
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    In circular motion, the centripetal force is v²/R, and the

    centripetal force is (mass) x (acceleration) = M v²/R.

    1400 = 2100 v² / 150

    Divide each side by 2100 : 2/3 = v² / 150

    Multiply each side by 150 : 100 = v²

    Square root each side: v = 10 m/s.
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