Centripetal Acceleration
a = v^2 / r
What it says
The inward acceleration that keeps a body moving in a circle.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
a | Centripetal acceleration (m/s^2) | L T^-2 |
v | Tangential speed (m/s) | L T^-1 |
r | Radius (m) | L |
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