Question

I notice the wheels on my bicycle spin in a circular motion as I am pedaling. I know that the

Answer 1

Answer:

Acceleration, a = 750m/s²

Explanation:

Given the following data;

Radius, r = 0.31m

Velocity, v = 15m/s

To find the centripetal acceleration;

$Acceleration, a = \frac {v^{2}}{r}$

Substituting into the equation, we have;

$Acceleration, a = \frac {15^{2}}{0.31}$

$Acceleration, a = \frac {225}{0.31}$

Acceleration, a = 750m/s²

Therefore, the centripetal acceleration of the bike wheel is 750m/s².