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Motion in a Plane: Circular Motion Basics MCQ

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Circular Motion BasicsEasyQuestion 5309

Question

For a particle in circular motion with radius r and speed v, the centripetal acceleration is:
  1. A
    v/r
  2. B
    vr
  3. C
    v²/r
    Correct
  4. D
    r/v²

Correct answer

v²/r

Explanation

Centripetal acceleration aₑ = v²/r. It can also be written as rω².

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