Two children ride on a merry-go-round rotating at a constant rate. One is 1 m from the axis of rotation and the other is 2 m from it. The child __________ has a greater radial acceleration.
A. 1 m from the axis of rotation.
B. 2 m from the axis of rotation.
C. (There is a tie.)
D. (Not enough information is given.)
Answer:B
Two children ride on a merry-go-round rotating at a constant rate. One is 1 m from the axis of rotation and the other is 2 m from it. The child __________ has a greater radial acceleration.
A. 1 m from the axis of rotation. B. 2 m from the axis of rotation. C. (There is a tie.) D. (Not enough information is given.)