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A merry-go-round accelerates due to the centripetal force acting on it, which is necessary for any object moving in a circular path. This force is directed towards the center of the circular motion and results from the tension in the support structure and the friction between the surface and the riders. As it rotates, the change in direction of the riders' velocity constitutes acceleration, even if their speed remains constant. Thus, the continuous change in direction is what causes the merry-go-round to accelerate.

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