Which relation links the tangential acceleration aₜ of a point at radius r to the angular acceleration α?

Correct answer A. aₜ = rα

Explanation

Differentiating v = rω with r constant gives aₜ = r(Δω/Δt) = rα. This is the linear acceleration along the tangent.

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