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Physics Motion in a Plane Mix MCQ (Single Correct)

Which of the following correctly describes the centripetal acceleration vector for a particle moving in a circular path?

A
Constant and always perpendicular to the velocity vector for the particle
B
Constant and always parallel to the velocity vector for the particle
C
Of constant magnitude and always perpendicular to the velocity for the particle
D
Of constant magnitude and always parallel to the velocity vector for the particle

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The correct answer is:
C

We cannot choose or because the centripetal acceleration vector is not constant it

continuously changes in direction. Of the remaining choices, only gives the correct perpendicular relationship between a c and v.

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