explanation for why that answer is correct. It would be appropriate to include the equations used for uniform circular motion. (A) 1/4 the ladybug's speed. (B) 1/2 the ladybug's speed. (C) the same as the ladybug's speed. (D) twice the ladybug's speed. (E) four times the ladybug's speed

explanation for why that answer is correct. It would be appropriate to include the equations used for uniform circular motion. (A) 1/4 the ladybug's speed. (B) 1/2 the ladybug's speed. (C) the same as the ladybug's speed. (D) twice the ladybug's speed. (E) four times the ladybug's speed

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A ladybug sits at the outer edge of a merry-go-round, and a gentleman bug sits halfway between here and the axis of rotation. The merry-go-round makes a complete revolution once each second. What is the speed of the ladybug? Write a brief explanation for why that answer is correct. It would be appropriate to include the equations used for uniform circular motion.

(A) 1/4 the ladybug's speed.

(B) 1/2 the ladybug's speed.

(D) twice the ladybug's speed.

(E) four times the ladybug's speed.

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