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Q · Circular MotionMedium · 45s
A particle moves in a circle of radius 2 m with angular speed 4 rad/s. Find its centripetal acceleration.
TopicCircular Motion
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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ac=ω2r=16×2=32m/s₂ac=ω2r=16×2=32m/s₂.
Final Answer: Option C — 32 m/s²