What is the normal acceleration of body in non uniform circular motion

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Start date Jun 16, 2014
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In summary, non uniform circular motion is the movement of an object along a circular path at varying speeds. It is caused by a combination of the centripetal and tangential forces. The normal acceleration in this type of motion is the component of acceleration perpendicular to the object's velocity, calculated using the formula a = v^2/r. This acceleration changes as the speed and direction of the object's motion constantly change along the circular path.

Jun 16, 2014

gunparashar

when the body rotates with uniform motion then the normal acceleration is V^2/r. but what is the normal acceleration when the motion is in non uniform circular motion let's say when body has uniform tangential acceleration.

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Jun 16, 2014

PhysicoRaj

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circular_motion#Non-uniform

1. What is non uniform circular motion?

Non uniform circular motion refers to the movement of an object along a circular path at varying speeds. This means that the object is not moving at a constant speed, but instead its velocity changes as it moves around the circle.

2. What causes non uniform circular motion?

Non uniform circular motion is caused by a combination of two forces: the centripetal force, which pulls the object towards the center of the circle, and the tangential force, which acts in the direction of motion and causes the object's speed to change.

3. What is the normal acceleration in non uniform circular motion?

The normal acceleration in non uniform circular motion refers to the component of acceleration that is perpendicular to the object's velocity. It is equal to the square of the object's speed divided by the radius of the circle.

4. How is normal acceleration calculated?

The formula for calculating normal acceleration in non uniform circular motion is a = v^2/r, where a is the acceleration, v is the speed, and r is the radius of the circle.

5. Does the normal acceleration change in non uniform circular motion?

Yes, the normal acceleration in non uniform circular motion changes because the speed and direction of the object's motion are constantly changing. As the object moves along the circle, its velocity and acceleration vectors are constantly changing in magnitude and direction.