Two athletes of equal mass run with the same speed around separate circular tracks
PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Force and Translational Dynamics · Force and Translational Dynamics
Problem
Two athletes of equal mass run with the same speed around separate circular tracks. Track A has a radius of 200m while Track B has a radius of 100m. (i) Which athlete experiences the greater centripetal acceleration? (ii) By what factor is this acceleration greater? Give a brief reason for your answer.