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Kinematics

Problem 1.39

A point moves along an arc of a circle of radius \(R\). Its velocity depends on the distance covered \(s\) as \(v=a \sqrt{s},\) where \(a\) is a constant. Find the angle \(\alpha\) between the vector of the total acceleration and the vector of velocity as a function of \(s\).

Reveal Answer
tanα=2s/R\tan \alpha=2 s / R