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A point is moving at the end of the link rotating with constant angular velocity ω, what will be the value of tangential component of acceleration?

(a) 0

(b) ω^2R

(c) Infinite

(d) ω^2R/2

I got this question in semester exam.

My doubt is from Acceleration in the Slider Crank Mechanism & Coriolis Component in division Acceleration in Mechanisms of Machine Kinematics

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The correct answer is (a) 0

The explanation: Any point at the end of the link which is moving with a constant angular velocity has no component as tangential acceleration, it only possesses radial component of acceleration.

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