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Homework Statement
attempt to derive the equation of centripetal acceleration using work energy theorem
Homework Equations
work done = Change in kinetic energy
The Attempt at a Solution
consider diametrically opposed points occurring in uniform circular motion - displacement = 2*R and let force be denoted by F
By work energy theorem ; F*2R = 1/2mv^2 - (-1/2mv^2)
F = mv^2/2R
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So close...
Where did I go wrong