Acceleration towards a the centre of a circular motion

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The discussion revolves around deriving the formula for acceleration towards the center of a body in circular motion, specifically the equation a = v²/r. Participants are seeking clarification on this concept within the context of circular motion in physics.

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  • The original poster attempts to derive the centripetal acceleration formula and expresses gratitude for any assistance. Some participants provide links to external resources that explain the concept further, indicating a search for deeper understanding.

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Participants are navigating the challenge of understanding the derivation of a specific formula related to circular motion, indicating a potential struggle with the underlying concepts.

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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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