In non-uniform circular motion,the ratio of tangential to radial acceleration is ($r=$ radius of the circle,$u=$ speed of the particle,$\alpha=$ angular acceleration).

  • A
    $\frac{\alpha^2 r^2}{u}$
  • B
    $\frac{\alpha^2 r}{u^2}$
  • C
    $\frac{\alpha r^2}{u^2}$
  • D
    $\frac{u^2}{r^2 \alpha}$

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