A flywheel, of radius 1 m, is spinning with a constant angular velocity of 2 rad/s. What is the centripetal acceleration of a point on the wheel's rim? A) 2 m/s² B) 8 m/s² C) 4 m/s² D) 6 m/s² E) 1 m/s²

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The centripetal acceleration $a_c$ is given by $a_c = r\omega^2$, where $r$ is the radius and $\omega$ is the angular velocity. Substituting $r = 1$ m and $\omega = 2$ rad/s, we get $a_c = 1 \times 2^2 = 4$ m/s$^2$.

A Flywheel, of Radius 1 M, Is Spinning with a Constant