A particle moves in a circle of radius 4 m. Its linear speed is given by 4√3 t, where t is the time measured in seconds. At t = 1 s, the angle made by the resultant acceleration − r̂ with direction (+ r̂ is the radial direction) is given by φ. Which one among the following is the correct value of φ ?
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