Centripetal Acceleration (a_c = v²/r = ω²r)

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a_c = v²/r = ω²r

What each symbol means

SymbolWhat it stands for
rRadius
vSpeed
ωAngular speed
a_cCentripetal acceleration (m/s²)

When to use this

Uniform circular motion; acceleration toward center.