$A$ body is revolving with a uniform speed '$v$' in a circle of radius '$r$'. The tangential acceleration is:

  • A
    $\frac{v}{r}$
  • B
    $\frac{v^{2}}{r}$
  • C
    $\frac{v}{r^{2}}$
  • D
    zero

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