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Image: Geometric proof of uniform circular acceleration

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Description: Designed to establish a=v^2/R for uniform circular motion without the use of calculus. Instead similar triangles and vector subtraction are used.
Title: Geometric proof of uniform circular acceleration
Credit: Own work
Author: Guy vandegrift
Usage Terms: Creative Commons Zero, Public Domain Dedication
License: CC0
License Link: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en
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