A particle is on a circular path as shown in the figure. At position shown, the particle has speed v = 5 m/s, which is increasing at a rate of 7.5 m/s². What is the magnitude of its acceleration for the same position? v = 5 m/s

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### Problem Statement
A particle is on a circular path as shown in the figure. At the position shown, the particle has a speed \( v = 5 \ \text{m/s} \), which is increasing at a rate of \( 7.5 \ \text{m/s}^2 \). What is the magnitude of its acceleration for the same position?

### Diagram Description
The diagram presents a circle with a radius of \( 2.5 \ \text{m} \). A particle is indicated by a blue dot on the circumference of the circle. The velocity vector (\( v \)) at the point where the particle is located is directed tangentially to the circle upwards, with \( v = 5 \ \text{m/s} \).

### Choices for the Solution
- \( a = 10 \ \text{m/s}^2 \)
- \( a = 5 \ \text{m/s}^2 \)
- \( a = 12.5 \ \text{m/s}^2 \)
- \( a = 7.5 \ \text{m/s}^2 \)

### Explanation

To find the magnitude of the total acceleration \( a \), we need to consider both the tangential acceleration \( a_t \) and the centripetal (radial) acceleration \( a_r \).

1. **Tangential Acceleration (\( a_t \)):**
   Given as \( 7.5 \ \text{m/s}^2 \).

2. **Centripetal Acceleration (\( a_r \)):**
   This can be calculated using the formula:
   \[
   a_r = \frac{v^2}{r}
   \]
   Where:
   - \( v = 5 \ \text{m/s} \)
   - \( r = 2.5 \ \text{m} \)

   Substituting the values:
   \[
   a_r = \frac{(5)^2}{2.5} = \frac{25}{2.5} = 10 \ \text{m/s}^2
   \]

3. **Total Acceleration (\( a \)):**
   The magnitude of the total acceleration \( a \) is the vector sum of the tangential and centripetal accelerations:
   \[
   a = \sqrt{a_t^2 + a_r^
Transcribed Image Text:### Problem Statement A particle is on a circular path as shown in the figure. At the position shown, the particle has a speed \( v = 5 \ \text{m/s} \), which is increasing at a rate of \( 7.5 \ \text{m/s}^2 \). What is the magnitude of its acceleration for the same position? ### Diagram Description The diagram presents a circle with a radius of \( 2.5 \ \text{m} \). A particle is indicated by a blue dot on the circumference of the circle. The velocity vector (\( v \)) at the point where the particle is located is directed tangentially to the circle upwards, with \( v = 5 \ \text{m/s} \). ### Choices for the Solution - \( a = 10 \ \text{m/s}^2 \) - \( a = 5 \ \text{m/s}^2 \) - \( a = 12.5 \ \text{m/s}^2 \) - \( a = 7.5 \ \text{m/s}^2 \) ### Explanation To find the magnitude of the total acceleration \( a \), we need to consider both the tangential acceleration \( a_t \) and the centripetal (radial) acceleration \( a_r \). 1. **Tangential Acceleration (\( a_t \)):** Given as \( 7.5 \ \text{m/s}^2 \). 2. **Centripetal Acceleration (\( a_r \)):** This can be calculated using the formula: \[ a_r = \frac{v^2}{r} \] Where: - \( v = 5 \ \text{m/s} \) - \( r = 2.5 \ \text{m} \) Substituting the values: \[ a_r = \frac{(5)^2}{2.5} = \frac{25}{2.5} = 10 \ \text{m/s}^2 \] 3. **Total Acceleration (\( a \)):** The magnitude of the total acceleration \( a \) is the vector sum of the tangential and centripetal accelerations: \[ a = \sqrt{a_t^2 + a_r^
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