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Motion in a Plane: Mixed 2D Motion MCQ

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Mixed 2D MotionEasyQuestion 5346

Question

The acceleration in uniform circular motion is called:
  1. A
    Tangential acceleration
  2. B
    Angular acceleration
  3. C
    Centripetal acceleration
    Correct
  4. D
    Linear acceleration

Correct answer

Centripetal acceleration

Explanation

In uniform circular motion, speed is constant. The acceleration toward center is centripetal acceleration.