The speed of a particle moving in a circle 2.0 m in radius increases at the constant rate of 4.4 m/s2. At an instant when the magnitude of the total acceleration is 6.0 m/s2, what is the speed of the particle?

A. 3.9 m/s
B. 2.9 m/s
C. 3.5 m/s
D. 3.0 m/s
E. 1.4 m/s


Answer: B

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