University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Motion in Two or Three Dimensions - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 92: Q3.11

Answer

It increases by a factor of 9. It increases by a factor of 2.

Work Step by Step

The acceleration in uniform circular motion is $\frac{v^2}{r}$. If the speed triples, the centripetal acceleration increases by a factor of 9. If the radius decreases by a factor of 2, the centripetal acceleration increases by a factor of 2.
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