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Problem Solving

The document presents a series of physics problems related to centripetal force, acceleration, and velocity changes for different vehicles. It includes specific scenarios for a race car, motorcycle, jeepney, and car, along with formulas and calculations needed to solve each problem. The problems require the application of basic physics principles to determine forces and accelerations based on given parameters.

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Problem Solving

The document presents a series of physics problems related to centripetal force, acceleration, and velocity changes for different vehicles. It includes specific scenarios for a race car, motorcycle, jeepney, and car, along with formulas and calculations needed to solve each problem. The problems require the application of basic physics principles to determine forces and accelerations based on given parameters.

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II. Solve the given problems.

2
v
a c= Kilo = 1000 Minute = 60 S
r
2
mv F c =m ac
F c= Hour = 60 mins
r

Problem 1: A Race car moves at a constant speed along a rotundo with a radius of curvature of 16.4
meter and has a mass of 8,640 kg. Compute for its centripetal force and acceleration if it turns at 12 km/h
and 43 km/h.
Given: Formula: Solution:

Required: Answer:

Problem 2: Determine the centripetal acceleration of a 4321 kg motorcycle moving at 65 m/s along a curve
racetrack of radius 50 m. Calculate its centripetal acceleration when radius is 100 m.
Given: Formula: Solution:

Required: Answer:
v f −vi v f −v i
a= v f =at + v i v i=v f −at t=
t a

Problem 3: A Jeepney changes its velocity from 20 m/s to 71 m/s for 5 seconds. What is the acceleration of
the jeepney during the 5 seconds interval?
Given: Formula: Solution:

Required: Answer:

Problem 4: A car accelerates at a rate of 5.0 m/s2. If its initial velocity is 147 m/s, how many seconds will it
take the car to reach a final velocity of 246 m/s.
Given: Formula: Solution:

Required: Answer:

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