3. Explain what formula and step by step. The Moon orbits Earth at an average distance of 3.84 x 108 m in a path that takes 27.3 days to complete. What is the centripetal acceleration of the Moon? (Remember, you must convert time into seconds.)
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Given: Time period = 27.3 days 1 day = 24 hours = 24 x 60 minutes = 24 x 60 x 60 seconds Therefore, 27.3 days = 27.3 x 24 x 60 x 60 seconds = 2358720 seconds Show more…
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