Question: A point moves along an arc of a circle of radius R. Its velocity depends on the distance covered s as v = a s,

A point moves along an arc of a circle of radius R. Its velocity depends on the distance covered s as v = a√ s, where α is a constant. Find the angle a between the vector of the total acceleration and the vector of velocity as a function of s.

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