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Linear acceleration and radial acceleration are same? Do they both mean towards centre? Can they be used with velocity too?

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No, linear and radial accelerations are not same.In the case of rotational motion or circular motion, the linear accelerationhas two different components, namely,tangential and radial accelerations.Radial acceleration: It is the acceleration acts along the radius and towardsthe centre of the circle.Tangential acceleration: It is the acceleration which is tangential to theNo, they can't be used with velocity in the case of rotational motion.

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