A Child Sits on a Merry-Go-Round, 1

question 151

Short Answer

A child sits on a merry-go-round, 1.5 meters from the center. The merry-go-round is turning at a constant rate, and the child is observed to have a radial acceleration of 2.3 m/s². How long does it take for the merry-go-round to make one revolution?

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Robert Sternberg's theory of intelligence, which includes analytical, creative, and practical components.

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