How Is Central Acceleration Calculated for Uniform Circular Motion?

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Some point moves in a circle with V = const; V = 50 m/s. Speed vector changes it's direction 30⁰ per 2 seconds. Find central acceleration.
[tex] \omega = \frac{\varphi }{t}[/tex]
[tex] \omega = \frac{30}{2} = 15 (\frac{rad}{sec}) [/tex]
[tex] \upsilon = \omega * R[/tex]
[tex] 50 = 15 * R; R = 3.33 (m)[/tex]
[tex] a = \frac{\upsilon^2}{R}[/tex]
[tex] a = \frac{50^2}{3.33} = 751 (m/s^2)[/tex]

I'm not sure it's right.
 
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Ockonal said:
[tex] \omega = \frac{30}{2} = 15 (\frac{rad}{sec}) [/tex]
The angle is given in degrees, not radians. Convert.
 
Okay, thanks. Not including this, all another part of my exercise is right?
 
Ockonal said:
Not including this, all another part of my exercise is right?
Yes, you've got the right idea.