3. The figure shows a cube resting on top of a table. If the table rotates and moves
the cube in a counterclockwise circle at a
constant speed, describe the direction of
the acceleration experienced by the cube.
A. Outward, away from the center of the
table
B. Inward, toward the center of the table
C. Forward, tangent to its circular path
D. No acceleration, since speed is
constants

Asolid cylinder and a cylindrical shell have the same mass, same radius, and turn on frictionless, horizontal axles. the cylindrical shell has light-weight spokes connecting the shell to the axle. a rope is wrapped around each cylinder and tied to blocks of equal masses that are held the same height above the ground. both blocks are released simultaneously. the ropes do not slip. which block hits the ground first? or is it a tie?