what is the earth's centripetal acceleration
Centripetal acceleration of Earth around Sun. #1. blue5t1053. Problem: The earth's orbit (assumed circular) around the sun is 1.5e11 m in radius, and it makes this orbit once a year. What is the centripetal acceleration of the earth? Equations: a = (v^2) / r T = (2*pi*r) / v My work: T = (2*pi*r) / v; 1 year = (365 days / 1 year)*(24 hours / 1 day)*(60 mins / 1 day)*(60 secs / 1 min) = 3.1536e7 s;