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Tangential velocity refers to the instantaneous linear velocity of an object moving along a curved path. It represents how fast an object is moving tangent to its circular path at any given point.

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A student places a rock in a sling and whirls it around her head. If the student then places an additional, equal mass rock in the sling and keep the radius the same, how much more force will she need in order to keep the rocks moving at the same tangential velocity?

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