The acceleration of a body in a non-uniform circular motion is $5\, ms^{-2}$. Which one of the following is correct?

  • [AIIMS 2009]
  • A

    The radial acceleration and the tangential accelerations are $3\, ms^{-2}$ and $4\, ms^{-2}$ respectively

  • B

    The radial and the tangential accelerations are $2\, ms^{-2}$ and $3\, ms^{-2}$ respectively

  • C

    The radial and the tangential accelerations are both $5\, ms^{-2}$.

  • D

    The radial and the tangential acceleration are $5\, ms^{-2}$ and $3\, ms^{-2}$ respectively.

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