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In uniform circular motion, the centripetal acceleration is
In uniform circular motion, the centripetal acceleration is
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Centripetal acceleration is always perpendicular to velocity and directed inward.
Updated On: May 2, 2026
- towards the centre of the circular path and perpendicular to the instantaneous velocity
- a constant acceleration
- away from the centre of the circular path and perpendicular to the instantaneous velocity
- a variable acceleration making $45^\circ$ with the instantaneous velocity
- a variable acceleration, parallel to the instantaneous velocity
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The Correct Option is A
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