Abstract—In this study, a topic in Engineering Mechanics was examined. The mathematical formulas correlating the normal and tangential components,  a_n  and a_t, of acceleration with its rectangular components, a_x and a_y, were derived. This study will provide engineering practitioners, teachers, and  students with additional tools in solving problems in curvilinear motions.

Index Terms—Curvilinear motion, normal and tangential components of acceleration, rectangular components.

Rogelio Fretten C. Dela Cruz is with Malayan Colleges Laguna, PuloDiezmo Road, Cabuyao City, Laguna, Philippines (email: rfcdelacruz@mcl.edu.ph).

Cite: Rogelio Fretten C. Dela Cruz, "Development of Mathematical Formulas Correlating the Normal and Tangential Components of Acceleration with Its Rectangular (x-y) Components," International Journal of Applied Physics and Mathematics vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 39-47, 2015.