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PHY 101 Circular Motion Objective Question

Question

How is tangential acceleration (aT) related to angular acceleration (α) and radius (R)?
Options
A aT = α / R
B aT = αR
Correct Answer
C α = aT R
D aT = ω²R
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The lecture states the direct relationship: The tangential acceleration is related to the angular acceleration by aT = αR.

Hint

This is analogous to v = ωR, but for acceleration. If angular velocity changes at a rate α, linear speed changes at a rate aT.

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