Forces- Centripetal acceleration

[majormuss]

Homework Statement

What is the Shape of graph that represents Centripetal acceleration as a function of time?

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The Attempt at a Solution

I know its a parabola, but am not sure how the curve is going to look.

 

[ideasrule]

A graph of centripetal acceleration vs. time could look like anything you want, depending on how the object moves. If it's moving in a straight line, for example, the graph would be a horizontal line at a=0

 

[tiny-tim]

What is the Shape of graph that represents Centripetal acceleration as a function of time?

Centripetal acceleration of what?

 

[paulrishav93]

if the body is undergoing uniform circular motion, then the graph should be a straight line.
if the body is undergoing accelerated circular motion, then the graph should be a parabola- open upwards and vice-versa