A particle is moving in a circle of radius r-2 m. At some point the particle has a speed of v-4 m/s and a total acceleration of magnitude atotal 11 m/s². What is the magnitude of the tangential acceleration (a,) in m/s²? (a) 4.12 (b) 6.00 (c) 7.55 (d) 8.94 (e) 10.25

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11. A particle is moving in a circle of radius r-2 m. At some point
the particle has a speed of v-4 m/s and a total acceleration
of magnitude atotal 11 m/s². What is the magnitude of the
tangential acceleration (a,) in m/s²?
(a) 4.12
(b) 6.00
(c) 7.55
(d) 8.94
(e) 10.25
Transcribed Image Text:11. A particle is moving in a circle of radius r-2 m. At some point the particle has a speed of v-4 m/s and a total acceleration of magnitude atotal 11 m/s². What is the magnitude of the tangential acceleration (a,) in m/s²? (a) 4.12 (b) 6.00 (c) 7.55 (d) 8.94 (e) 10.25
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