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Physics Motion in a Plane Uniform Circular Motion MCQ (Single Correct)

What happens to the centripetal acceleration of a revolving body if you double the orbital speed and half the angular velocity

A
The centripetal acceleration remains unchanged
B
The centripetal acceleration is halved
C
The centripetal acceleration is doubled
D
The centripetal acceleration is quadrupled

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A

⇒ ⇒ i.e. remains constant.

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