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MHT CET · Physics · Motion In Two Dimensions

A body performing uniform circular motion of radius ' \(R\) ' has frequency ' \(n\) '. Its centripetal acceleration is

  1. A \(8 \pi^2 nR^2\)
  2. B \(4 \pi^2 n^2 R\)
  3. C \(4 \pi^2 n^2 R^2\)
  4. D \(8 \pi^2 n^2 R\)
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Correct Answer

(B) \(4 \pi^2 n^2 R\)

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Detailed explanation

Centripetal acceleration \(a=r \omega^2=R(2 \pi n)^2\) \(=4 \pi^2 n^2 R\)