Physics Two Dimensional Motion Question 254

Question: A body is moving in a circular path with a constant speed. It has

[CPMT 1972]

Options:

A) A constant velocity B) A constant acceleration C) An acceleration of constant magnitude D) An acceleration which varies with time

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Centripetal acceleration $ =\frac{v^{2}}{r} $ = constant. Direction keeps changing.