Acceleration towards a the centre of a circular motion

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The discussion focuses on deriving the formula for centripetal acceleration in circular motion, expressed as a = v^2/r. A user requests assistance with this derivation, indicating initial confusion despite the concept's simplicity. Helpful resources, including HyperPhysics and Wikipedia, are recommended for further clarification. The conversation highlights the common struggle with understanding circular motion principles. Overall, the topic emphasizes the importance of clear explanations in physics.
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ok can anyone please help me derive the acceleration towards the centre of a body in circular motion a=v^2/r, ? thanks a ton.
 
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circular_motion" explains it pretty well. I spent a fair amount of time doodling on paper and struggling to answer when it is in fact deceptively simple.
 
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wow thanks for the help
 

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