`a = sqrt( a_"rad"^2 + a_"tan"^2)`

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The Acceleration in non-uniform Circular Motion calculator computes the magnitude of the acceleration vector for a particle or point in non-uniform circular motion.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:

• a_tan - This is the tangential component of acceleration
• a_rad - This is the radial component of acceleration

Acceleration (a): The calculator computes the magnitude of the acceleration vector in meters per second squared.  However, the user can automatically convert the answer into several other acceleration units.

Other Circular Motion Functions

• Centripetal Acceleration as a function of tangential velocity and radius, CLICK HERE.
• Angular Frequency as a function of orbital period,.
• Speed of Circular Motion as a function of orbital period and radius, CLICK HERE.
• Radial Acceleration as a function of orbital period and radius, CLICK HERE.