Calculate the following centripetal accelerations as fractions or multiples of g and comment on the results:...

60.1K

Verified Solution

Question

Physics

Calculate the following centripetal accelerations asfractions or multiples of g and comment on the results: (a) Theacceleration to- wards the Earth’s axis of an object resting on theEarth’s surface at 45◦ latitude. The Earth’s radius is 6378 km. (b)The acceleration of the Moon towards the Earth. The radius of theMoon’s orbit is 384399 km and its period is 27.3 days. (c) Theacceleration of an electron moving around a proton at a speed of0.007c where c is the speed of light in an orbit of radius 0.05 nm(the first Bohr orbit of the H atom)

Answer & Explanation Solved by verified expert
3.6 Ratings (392 Votes)
a Distance of the object from the center of earth is R is radius of earthTime period    See Answer
Get Answers to Unlimited Questions

Join us to gain access to millions of questions and expert answers. Enjoy exclusive benefits tailored just for you!

Membership Benefits:
  • Unlimited Question Access with detailed Answers
  • Zin AI - 3 Million Words
  • 10 Dall-E 3 Images
  • 20 Plot Generations
  • Conversation with Dialogue Memory
  • No Ads, Ever!
  • Access to Our Best AI Platform: Flex AI - Your personal assistant for all your inquiries!
Become a Member

Other questions asked by students