Question

A cat rides a merry-go-round turning with uniform circular motion. At time t1 = 2.00 s, the cat’s velocity is given by vx = 3.00 m/s and vy = 4.00 m/s. At t2 = 5.00 s, the cat’s velocity is given by vx= −3.00 m/s and vy = −4.00 m/s. Take the coordinate system of the merry-go-round to have its origin at the center. (a) What is the magnitude of the cat’s centripetal acceleration? (b) What is the magnitude of the cat’s average acceleration during the time interval t2-t1? (c) Assuming uniform circular motion before �", what would have been the x-y coordinate location of the cat at t0=0.00s

Answer 1