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In a uniform circular motion, the centripetal acceleration is
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Options:
  • A Towards the centre of the circular path and perpendicular to the instantaneous velocity
  • B Away from the centre of the circular path and perpendicular to the instantaneous velocity
  • C A variable acceleration making 45o with the instantaneous velocity
  • D A variable acceleration, parallel to the instantaneous velocity
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Towards the centre of the circular path and perpendicular to the instantaneous velocity
In uniform circular motion, the centripetal acceleration is towards the centre of the circular path and perpendicular to the instantaneous velocity.

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