A Cyclist Races Around a Circular Track at the Constant

question 32

Multiple Choice

A cyclist races around a circular track at the constant speed of 20 m/s. The radius of the track is 40 m. The dentripetal acceleration of the cyclist is

• A) zero.
• B) 10 m/s², toward the center of the track.
• C) 10 m/s², downward.
• D) 20 m/s², in the direction of travel.

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