A space station is being designed as a ring with a radius of 20m. The ring will be rotated to simulate the force of gravity, so the astronauts will not suffer any of the ill effects of microgravity. How fast should the outer edge of the ring be rotating to accurately simulate the force of gravity on Earth?




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