The figure below shows a body of mass $M$ moving with a uniform speed $v$ on a circular path of radius $R$. What is the change in acceleration when moving from point $P_1$ to $P_2$?

  • A
    Zero
  • B
    ${v^2}/2R$
  • C
    $2{v^2}/R$
  • D
    $\frac{{{v^2}}}{R} \sqrt 2 $

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