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Question 19

From Physics HL Paper 1 (May 2024, TZ2)

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  1. An old-fashioned bicycle is moving with a constant speed v. The front wheel has a radius 3 times that of the rear wheel. Points X and Y are positioned on the front and rear wheel as shown.
Diagram of an old-fashioned bicycle with a large front wheel and a small rear wheel. Point X is on the rim of the front wheel, which has a radius of 3r. Point Y is on the rim of the rear wheel, which has a radius of r. A person is depicted riding the bicycle.
Diagram of an old-fashioned bicycle with a large front wheel and a small rear wheel. Point X is on the rim of the front wheel, which has a radius of 3r. Point Y is on the rim of the rear wheel, which has a radius of r. A person is depicted riding the bicycle.

What is (acceleration of X) / (acceleration of Y)?

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