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Physics Motion in a Plane Non-uniform Circular Motion MCQ (Single Correct)

For a particle in circular motion the centripetal acceleration is

A
Less than its tangential acceleration
B
Equal to its tangential acceleration
C
More than its tangential acceleration
D
May be more or less than its tangential acceleration

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The correct answer is:
D

There is no relation between centripetal and tangential acceleration. Centripetal acceleration is must for circular motion but tangential acceleration may be zero.

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