Physics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Dynamics of Uniform Circular Motion - Check Your Understanding - Page 124: 3

Answer

The person at the equator has larger centripetal acceleration.

Work Step by Step

The formula for centripetal acceleration is $$a=\omega^2r$$ Both people have similar angular acceleration, but the radius of rotation circle at the equator is much greater than that at the north pole. Since $a$ and $r$ are directly proportional, centripetal acceleration at the equator will be greater than that at the pole..
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