A particle moves so that its position vector is given by 
, where 
is
a constant which of the following is true?
A
Velocity is perpendicular to 
and acceleration is directed away from the origin.
and acceleration is directed away from the origin. B
Velocity and acceleration both are perpendicular to 
.
. C
Velocity and acceleration both are parallel to 
D
Velocity is perpendicular to 
and acceleration is directed towards the origin.
and acceleration is directed towards the origin.
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D
is directed towards the origin.
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