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Problem 3 - Entrance Test

A particle is moving in a circular path of radius 2 m with a velocity of 4 m/s. Find the centripetal acceleration of the particle.

Correct: D

Using the formula for centripetal acceleration, a = v^2/r. Given v = 4 m/s, r = 2 m. So, a = (4)^2 / 2 = 8 m/s^2.