A typical laboratory centrifuge rotates at 3700 rpm . Test tubes have to be placed into a centrifuge very carefully because of t

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he very large accelerations. Part A What is the acceleration at the end of a test tube that is 10 cm from the axis of rotation

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Alexus [3.1K] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-11T13:51:04+03:00

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Answer:

Explanation:

acceleration of test tube

= ω² R

= (2πn)² R

= 4π²n²R

n = no of rotation per second

= 3700 / 60

= 61.67

R = .10 m

acceleration

= 4π²n²R

= 4 x 3.14² x 61.67² x .10

= 14999 N Approx