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A body of mass 2 kg lying on a smooth surface is attached to a string 3 m long and then rotated in a horizontal circle making 60 rev/min. Calculate the centripetal acceleration.

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To solve the problem of calculating the centripetal acceleration of a body rotating in a horizontal circle, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify Given Values:** - Mass of the body (m) = 2 kg (not needed for centripetal acceleration calculation) - Length of the string (r) = 3 m (this is the radius of the circular path) - Revolutions per minute (rpm) = 60 rev/min ...
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