To convert the acceleration rate from degrees per minute squared to degrees per second squared, we need to divide by 60 (since there are 60 seconds in a minute).
Given:
Acceleration rate = 2160 degrees/min^2
To convert to degrees/s^2:
Acceleration rate = 2160 degrees/min^2 / 60 s/min
Acceleration rate = 36 degrees/s^2
Therefore, the ride's acceleration rate is 36 degrees/s^2.
The inclination (tilt) of an amusement park ride is accelerating at a rate of 2160\,\dfrac{\text{degrees}}{\text{min}^2}
What is the ride's acceleration rate in \dfrac{\text{degrees}}{\text{s}^2}
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