A Disk-Shaped Space Station 175 M in Diameter Spins Uniformly

question 17

Short Answer

A disk-shaped space station 175 m in diameter spins uniformly about an axis perpendicular to the plane of the disk through its center.How many rpm (rev/min)must this disk make so that the acceleration of all points on its rim is g/2?

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