The California sea lion is capable of making extremely fast, tight turns while swimming underwater. In one
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The California sea lion is capable of making extremely fast, tight turns while swimming underwater. In one study, scientists observed a sea lion making a circular turn with a radius of 0.35 m while swimming at 4.2 m/s.
a. What is the sea lion’s centripetal acceleration, in units of g?
b. What percentage is this acceleration of that of an F-15 fighter jet’s maximum centripetal acceleration of 9g?
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College Physics A Strategic Approach
ISBN: 9780134779218
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Authors: Randall D. Knight, Brian Jones
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