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Derive an expression for centripetal acceleration

      

Derive an expression for centripetal acceleration.

  

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Mutiso
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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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