Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Author: Katz, Debora M.
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 4, Problem 35PQ
The bola is a traditional weapon used for tripping up or grounding an animal (Fig. P4.35). Once it is set into motion, each ball at the end of the bola can be thought of as a single object in uniform circular motion. Suppose it takes the bola 0.3250 s to traverse a circular path with a radius of 0.8661 m. What is the magnitude of the centripetal acceleration experienced by either ball at the end of the bola?
FIGURE P4.35 A bola is spun in a circle above the hunter, eventually being released and thrown forward.
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