Question

A particle performing a circular motion experiences___.

• A. centripetal acceleration
• B. angular acceleration
• C. both centripetal as well as angular acceleration
• D. centripetal velocity

Answer 1

The correct option is C

both centripetal as well as angular acceleration

For a particle moving in circle experiences both angular acceleration (also known as tangential acceleration) and centripetal acceleration. The vector sum of these two accelerations gives us total acceleration. It is written as,

$a_{total}$ = $\sqrt{{a_c}^2+{a_t}^2}$