use vectors in this question
let us assume initial velocity(v1) to be 5 j
then,final velocity (v2)= - 5 j (get this by drawing a circle on the X-Y plane with the initial direction direction being upwards)
acceleration=(v2 - v1)/time
time=pi(r)/5 (half revolution)
a= 10 j / pi
a=10/pi (the direction of acceleration is downwards- negative j direction)