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

  • A
    The radial acceleration and the tangential acceleration 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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