engineering physics MCQ #756

A body is moving in a circular path. If its speed is 8 m/s and radius is 4 m, what is its centripetal acceleration?

engineering physics MCQ #756

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A body is moving in a circular path. If its speed is 8 m/s and radius is 4 m, what is its centripetal acceleration?

    • A) 16 m/s²
    • B) 14 m/s²
    • C) 18 m/s²
    • D) v² / r

    Answer: 16 m/s²

    Explanation: Centripetal acceleration = v² / r = (8)² / 4 = 16 m/s².