Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Motion in Two and Three Dimensions - Problems - Page 88: 64a

Answer

The x coordinate of the center of the circular path is $~~x = 4.00~m$

Work Step by Step

We can find the radius of the circular motion: $a = \frac{v^2}{r}$ $r = \frac{v^2}{a}$ $r = \frac{(5.00~m/s)^2}{12.5~m/s^2}$ $r = 2.00~m$ Since the acceleration vector is directed toward the center of the circle, the center of the circle is located a distance of $2.00~m$ directly above the point $(4.00~m, 4.00~m)$ The center of the circle is located at the point $(4.00~m, 6.00~m)$ The x coordinate of the center of the circular path is $~~x = 4.00~m$
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