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Why does the acceleration of a merry go round change even though the speed stays the same?
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∙ 12y ago
Acceleration is always towards the center. In other words, for a person on the merry-go-round, the direction of the acceleration changes all the time; therefore the acceleration changes.
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∙ 12y ago
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Does a child on a merry-go-round revolve or rotate around the merry-go-round axis?
A merry-go-round rotates because it spins on an internal axis. But the child on the merry-go-round revolves about the axis
A moving merry-go-round house is not accelerating True or false?
False, any rotating object has a constant acceleration directed towards the center.It magnitude is a= v2/R
A person on a merry-go-round is constantly changing direction true or false?
True. A person on a merry-go-round is constantly changing direction as the ride rotates. The merry-go-round's circular motion causes the person to experience a continuous change in the direction they are facing. As the ride spins, the centripetal force acts on the person, pulling them towards the center of the circular path, leading to a constant change in their orientation.
Accelerate without speed changing?
First of all, "acceleration" does not mean "speeding up". It means: any change inthe speed or the direction of motion.When the driver hits the gas or the brake on a straight road, there is acceleration,because the speed of the car is changing.When the car goes around any bend in the road, even if its speed is constant,there is acceleration, because its direction is changing.
How does a merry-go-round work?
it does nt work it sux
Why do you always accelerate when you ride in a merry go round even though the speed of the merry go round does not change?
A person on a merry-go-round is constantly accelerating away from the center, because he is prevented by the horse or bench from continuing on a straight path. His velocity constantly changes in direction.
How can you accelerate if your speed does not change?
A change in the vector or direction that you are traveling is considered an acceleration; even if you don't change speed. This would be the case for going around in a merry-go-round, e.g. You are accelerating (changing direction), but the speed is constant (velocity is changing).
What is another name for carousel?
merry-go-round
Who sings the song that goes Merry go round and round Merry go round and round?
Motley crue
Does a child on a merry-go-round revolve or rotate around the merry-go-round axis?
A merry-go-round rotates because it spins on an internal axis. But the child on the merry-go-round revolves about the axis
How do merry-go-round in a sentence?
You usally see a merry-go-round in a carnival.
When was Merry Go Round in Oz created?
Merry Go Round in Oz was created in 1963.
When was Merry-Go-Round - song - created?
Merry-Go-Round - song - was created in 1982.
When was Musical Merry-Go-Round created?
Musical Merry-Go-Round was created in 1947.
Who invented the merry go round?
the merry go round was invented in the 16th century but i don't know who by!!!!
What is the duration of Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round?
The duration of Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round is 1.52 hours.
How do you spell merry go round?
The correct spelling of the term is hyphenated "merry-go-round" (carousel).
