Linear Formula
Used when you know the speed (v) in units like m/s or mph.
ac = v² / r
Centripetal Accel
Centripetal Accel - Perform scientific calculations with precision and accuracy.
Centripetal Acceleration
Centripetal acceleration keeps an object moving along a circular path by continuously changing its velocity direction.
Formulas
- a_c = v² / r
- a_c = ω² r
Example
For v=12 m/s and r=8 m: a_c = 144 / 8 = 18 m/s².
FAQs
Direction?
Always toward the center of the circular path.
Uniform circular motion?
Speed constant, direction changes; acceleration is non-zero.
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