//Example 6.2
v=25;//Speed (m/s)
r=500;//Radius (m)
a_c=v^2/r;//Centripetal acceleration (m/s^2)
printf('Centripetal acceleration = %0.2f m/s^2',a_c)

//Discussion:
g=9.80;//Acceleration due to gravity (m/s^2)
printf('\nDiscussion:\nComparing with acceleration due to gravity, centripetal acceleration a_c = %0.3f g',a_c/g)
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