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Centripetal Acceleration

Question 3 • DISD CR Physics 2020-2021

Juan and Kuri are on a carousel. Juan is closer to the center of the carousel than Kuri. Which statement describes their tangential speeds?

Answer
A
Juan and Kuri move the same distance in one revolution, but Juan completes the revolution in less time and has a higher speed.
B
Juan and Kuri complete one revolution in the same time, but Juan travels a shorter distance and has a lower speed.
C
Juan moves a shorter distance in less time than Kuri, but their speeds are the same.
D
Juan and Kuri complete one revolution in the same time, so they have the same speed.
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