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A rubber stopper on the end of a string is swung steadily in a horizontal circle. In one trial, it moves at speed v in a circle of radius r. In a second trial, it moves at a higher speed 3v in a circle of radius 3r. In this second trial, is its acceleration (a) the same as in the first trial, (b) three times larger, (c) one-third as large, (d) nine times larger, or (e) one-ninth as large?
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A rubber stopper on the end of a string is swung steadily on a horizontal frictionless table. In one trial, it moves at speed v in a circle of radius r. In a second trial, it moves at a higher speed 3v in a circle of radius 3r. (a) In the second trial, its acceleration is (i) the same as the first trial, (ii) three times larger, (iii) three times smaller, (iv) nine times larger or (v) nine times smaller. (b) In the second trial, how does its period compare to the first trial. You may use the same choices as part (a). Explain your answers.
(a) Can a particle moving with instantaneous speed 5.00 m/s on a path with radius of curvature 3.00 m have an acceleration of magnitude 11.00 m/s²?
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(a) Can a particle moving with instantaneous speed 7.00 m/s on a path with radius of curvature 2.00 m have an acceleration of magnitude 42.00 m/s²?
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(b) Can it have an acceleration of magnitude 12.00 m/s²?
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