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question 7 of 10 the picture below shows a centrifuge used to test astr…

Question

question 7 of 10
the picture below shows a centrifuge used to test astronauts.
which vector shows the direction of the centripetal acceleration at this point?
a. b
b. c
c. d
d. a

Explanation:

Step1: Recall centripetal - acceleration direction

Centripetal acceleration always points towards the center of the circular path.

Step2: Identify the center - pointing vector

In the given diagram, vector B points towards the center of the circular path of the centrifuge.

Answer:

A. B