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FMA-2021-17 · 2021 F = ma (AAPT)

2021 F = ma Exam — Question 17

In a certain country, the short hand of a clock is exactly half as long as the long hand, and rotates twice for each rotation of the long hand. A B C The three points shown on the clock hands have accelerations of magnitude aA , aB , and aC . The point B is at the midpoint of the long hand. Which of the following is true?
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