Question

A particle is moving with a constant velocity of 5 m/s in a circular path of radius 2 m. What is the centripetal acceleration of the particle?

• A. 1.25 m/s\(^2\)
• B. 2.5 m/s\(^2\)
• C. 5 m/s\(^2\)
• D. 10 m/s\(^2\)

Hint:

Remember: Centripetal acceleration is directly proportional to the square of the velocity and inversely proportional to the radius of the circular path.