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Motion in a Plane: Advanced Circular Motion MCQ

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Advanced Circular MotionHardQuestion 5344

Question

For a particle moving in horizontal circle of radius r with period T, the centripetal acceleration is:
  1. A
    4π²r/T²
    Correct
  2. B
    2πr/T²
  3. C
    4π²r²/T
  4. D
    2πr²/T²

Correct answer

4π²r/T²

Explanation

v = 2πr/T. a = v²/r = (2πr/T)²/r = 4π²r/T².