Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Motion in Two and Three Dimensions - Problems - Page 88: 60b

Answer

$r \times a = 0$

Work Step by Step

The vector $r$ is directed from the center of the circle to the person. The vector $a$ is directed from the person to the center of the circle. The angle $\theta$ between these two vectors is $180^{\circ}$ We can find $r \times a$: $r \times a = r~a~sin~180^{\circ} = 0$
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