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Motion in a Plane: Circular Motion Basics MCQ

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Circular Motion BasicsEasyQuestion 5305

Question

Centripetal acceleration in circular motion is directed:
  1. A
    Tangentially
  2. B
    Away from centre
  3. C
    Towards the centre
    Correct
  4. D
    At 45° to the radius

Correct answer

Towards the centre

Explanation

Centripetal acceleration = v²/r is always directed towards the centre. This is why it is called centripetal (center-seeking).

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