To find the rotational rate N of a space station, the formula can be used. Here, a

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To find the rotational rate N of a space station, the formula can be used. image


Here, a is the acceleration and r represents the radius of the space station in meters. To find the value of r that will make N simulate the effect of gravity on Earth, the equation must be solved for r, using the required value of N.image


Solve the equation for the indicated variable.


(a) For r 


(b) For a

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Intermediate Algebra

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Authors: Margaret Lial, John Hornsby, Terry McGinnis

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