engineering physics MCQ #866

A body is moving in a circular path. If its speed is 5 m/s and radius is 2 m, what is its centripetal acceleration?

engineering physics MCQ #866

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A body is moving in a circular path. If its speed is 5 m/s and radius is 2 m, what is its centripetal acceleration?

    • A) 10 m/s²
    • B) 12.5 m/s²
    • C) 15 m/s²
    • D) 20 m/s²

    Answer: 12.5 m/s²

    Explanation: Centripetal acceleration = v² / r = (5)² / 2 = 25 / 2 = 12.5 m/s²