1 A merry-go-round has an angular frequency, ω {\displaystyle \omega } , equal to 0.174 rad/sec. How many minutes does it take to complete 8.5 revolutions?
2 A merry-go round has a period of 0.34 minutes. What is the centripetal force on a 89.6 kg person who is standing 2.25 meters from the center?
3 A merry-go round has a period of 0.34 minutes. What is the minimum coefficient of static friction that would allow a 89.6 kg person to stand2.25 meters from the center, without grabbing something?
4 What is the gravitational acceleration on a plant that is 2.67 times more massive than Earth, and a radius that is 1.74 times greater than Earths?
5 What is the gravitational acceleration on a plant that is 1.95 times more dense than Earth, and a radius that is 2.12 times greater than Earth's?
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