Circular Motion: Circular Motion — Direction of Acceleration MCQ

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Circular Motion — Direction of AccelerationMediumQuestion 30634

Question

For non-uniform circular motion, the total acceleration vector points:

A
Toward the centre
B
Along the tangent
C
Between radial and tangential (at an angle inward from tangent)
Correct
D
Outward from centre

Correct answer

Between radial and tangential (at an angle inward from tangent)

Explanation

Net acceleration = centripetal (inward) + tangential (along tangent). The resultant points between the two, not exactly toward centre nor along tangent.

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