Centripetal Acceleration
 

Centripetal Acceleration problem 18


  • Define the radian.


  • A circular metal disc spins horizontally about a vertical axis, as shown in the figure below (not drawn to scale).




    A piece of modelling clay is attached to the disc. For the instant when the piece of modelling clay is in the position shown, draw on the figure:


    • an arrow, labelled V, showing the direction of the velocity of the modelling clay


    • an arrow, labelled A, showing the direction of the acceleration of the modelling clay.


 

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