An object moving at a constant speed requires 6.0 s to go once around a circle with a diameter of 4.0 m. What is the magnitude of the instantaneous acceleration of the particle during this time?

a. 2.2 m/s2
b. 2.7 m/s2
c. 3.3 m/s2
d. 3.8 m/s2
e. 4.4 m/s2


A

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