An vinyl record makes 45.0 revolutions per minute (RPM) as it spins on a turntable. It has a diameter of 17.8 cm. A fly lands on the outer edge while it is playing and rides the record. What is the centripetal acceleration of the fly

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#4, An vinyl record makes 45.0 revolutions per minute (RPM) as it spins on a turntable. It has a diameter of 
17.8 cm. A fly lands on the outer edge while it is playing and rides the record. What is the centripetal 
acceleration of the fly?
#5 
For safety reasons, a circular ride at an amusement park is limited to a centripetal acceleration of 0.500g. 
If the car farthest from the centre is 8.25 m from the centre, what is the period of rotation of the ride?
#6 
The top of a hill on a roller coaster has a circular shape with a radius of 25.0 m. A car going over the top 
makes the passengers feel weightless at the very top. How fast is the car going?

 

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