Laboratory Instruments

How fast (in rpm) must a centrifuge rotate if a particle 6 cm from the axis of rotation is to experience an acceleration of 115,000 g’s?

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A typical laboratory centrifuge rotates at 4300 rpm. Test tubes have to be placed into a centrifuge very carefully because of the very large accelerations. (a) What is the acceleration at the end of a test tube that is 10 cm from the axis of rotation? (b) For comparison, what is the magnitude of the [...]

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