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Question

A bicyclist maintains a constant speed of 20 km/h while cycling along a circular path with a constant radius of 25 meters in a park. Sketch and label the total acceleration, radial acceleration, and tangential acceleration vectors for the bicyclist.

Diagram showing tangential velocity vector for a bicyclist on a circular path.

Accepted Answer

Equation showing radial acceleration equals net acceleration.

Answer

Equation showing tangential acceleration equals net acceleration.

Answer

Vector diagram illustrating tangential, radial, and net acceleration for a bicyclist.

Answer

Vector diagram showing radial, tangential, and net acceleration directions.