Change in magnitude of radial acceleration

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a wheel with constant angular acceleration. It requires demonstrating that the change in radial acceleration is twice the product of angular acceleration, angular displacement, and the perpendicular distance from the axis. The relevant equation for radial acceleration is provided as a_r = ω² r. The initial poster expresses uncertainty but later indicates they have resolved their confusion. Understanding the relationship between angular acceleration and radial acceleration is crucial for solving this problem.
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Homework Statement



A wheel changes its angular velocity with a constant angular acceleration while rotating about a fixed axis through its center. Show that the change in the magnitude of the radial acceleration during any time interval of a point on the wheel is twice the product of the angular acceleration, the angular displacement, and the perpendicular distance of the point from the axis.

Homework Equations



$$a_r=\omega^2 r$$

The Attempt at a Solution



I really don't know. Please help.
 
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