Advanced Circular MotionHardQuestion 5344
Question
For a particle moving in horizontal circle of radius r with period T, the centripetal acceleration is:
- A4π²r/T²Correct
- B2πr/T²
- C4π²r²/T
- D2πr²/T²
Correct answer
4π²r/T²
Explanation
v = 2πr/T. a = v²/r = (2πr/T)²/r = 4π²r/T².