A Solar-Powered Car Is Traveling at Constant Speed Around a Circular

Multiple Choice

A solar-powered car is traveling at constant speed around a circular track. What happens to the centripetal acceleration of the car if the speed is doubled?

A) The centripetal acceleration remains the same.
B) The centripetal acceleration increases by a factor of 2.
C) The centripetal acceleration increases by a factor of 4.
D) The centripetal acceleration is decreased by a factor of one-half.
E) The centripetal acceleration is decreased by a factor of one-fourth.