NEETPhysicsMotion in Two Dimensions
What is the comparison between the centripetal acceleration and the acceleration due to gravity when an aircraft executes a horizontal loop of radius 1.00 km with a steady speed of 900 km/h?
Options
- AThe centripetal acceleration is greater than the acceleration due to gravity.
- BThe centripetal acceleration is equal to the acceleration due to gravity.
- CThe centripetal acceleration is less than the acceleration due to gravity.
- DThe relationship cannot be determined without additional information.
Correct answer
C. The centripetal acceleration is less than the acceleration due to gravity.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (C) The centripetal acceleration is less than the acceleration due to gravity.