Answer to Question #60355 in Classical Mechanics for tariq

Question

If a body goes with uniform velocity then suddenly it changes its direction then acceleration is produced in the body and then body again goes with uniform velocity .how will we find acceleration in the body when it changes its direction for some time ??

Answer 1

We will calculate acceleration by the formula
a=v^2/R,
where v is the velocity and R is instantaneous radius of curvature of trajectory.