Derive an expression for centripetal acceleration

Derive an expression for centripetal acceleration.

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Applying Newton’s law of motion (F = ma), the centripetal force Fc is given by; Fc = ma = mv²/R. Since v = radius

${\omega}$ , then Fc = mv² –

${\omega}^2$ /R = mR

${\omega}^2$ .
The centripetal acceleration ‘a’ in relation to angular velocity,

${\omega}$ , is given by a = R

${\omega}^2$ .

Mutiso answered the question on October 16, 2018 at 05:50

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