Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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Chapter 10 - Rotational Kinematics and Energy - Problems and Conceptual Exercises - Page 331: 112

Answer

Smallest radius to largest radius is $4,3,2,1$.

Work Step by Step

Centripetal acceleration is equal to $$a=r\omega^2$$ So, as radius increases, centripetal acceleration increases. This means that the steepest curve has the largest radius, and the flattest curve has the smallest radius. Ranking curves in order from smallest radius to largest radius is $4,3,2,1$.
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