While spinning in a centrifuge a 70.0 KG astronaut experiences an acceleration of 2.00g, or twice the acceleration due to gravity on the earth. What is the centripetal force acting on her?

A.) 6.8610^3N

B.) 1.3710^3N

C.) 1.4010^2N

D.) 3.4610^4N

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Deborah Walker

Physics

8 March, 05:15

While spinning in a centrifuge a 70.0 KG astronaut experiences an acceleration of 2.00g, or twice the acceleration due to gravity on the earth. What is the centripetal force acting on her?

A.) 6.8610^3N

B.) 1.3710^3N

C.) 1.4010^2N

D.) 3.4610^4N

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Jacqueline · Answer 1

Centripetal acceleration is the force acting on the body who's moving in a circular motion. It is still a force, which according to Newton's Second Law of Motion,

F = ma

F = (70 kg) (2) (9.81 m/s²)

F = 1373.4 N

Thus, the answer is B.

While spinning in a centrifuge a 70.0 KG astronaut experiences an acceleration of 2.00g, or twice the acceleration due to gravity on the earth. What is the centripetal force acting on her?A.) 6.86*10^3NB.) 1.37*10^3NC.) 1.40*10^2ND.) 3.46*10^4N

While spinning in a centrifuge a 70.0 KG astronaut experiences an acceleration of 2.00g, or twice the acceleration due to gravity on the earth. What is the centripetal force acting on her?

A.) 6.8610^3N

B.) 1.3710^3N

C.) 1.4010^2N

D.) 3.4610^4N