Question: A particle moves in a circular path with a radius of 4 m and completes one revolution in 8 seconds. What is the centripetal acceleration?
Options:
Correct Answer: 1 m/s²
Solution:
Centripetal acceleration (a_c) = v²/r. First find v = 2πr/T = 2π(4)/8 = π m/s. Then a_c = (π)²/4 = 2.5 m/s².