75-kg merry go round worker stands on the ride's platform 4.5m from the center and her speed as she goes around the circle is 4.1 m/s. a) Draw a sketch of the scenario. b) Determine the force of friction necessary to keep her from falling off the platform. c) How far does she travel after 1 revolution? d) What is the period T (in seconds) after 1 revolution? Round answers to nearest tenth.

75-kg merry go round worker stands on the ride's platform 4.5m from the center and her speed as she goes around the circle is 4.1 m/s. a) Draw a sketch of the scenario. b) Determine the force of friction necessary to keep her from falling off the platform. c) How far does she travel after 1 revolution? d) What is the period T (in seconds) after 1 revolution? Round answers to nearest tenth.

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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter2: One Dimensional Motion

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