alleryIf speed doubles, how does centripetal acceleration change?
AIt becomes half as large
BIt becomes four times larger
CAcceleration stays unchanged
DIt becomes twice larger
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. It becomes four times larger
Centripetal acceleration is proportional to the square of speed for fixed radius.
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