Q. Which of the following statements is false for a particle moving in a circle with a constant angular speed
A) The velocity vector is tangent to the circle
B) The acceleration vector is tangent to the circle
C) The acceleration vector points to the centre of the circle
D) The velocity and acceleration vectors are perpendicular to each other
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: The acceleration vector is tangent to the circle.
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Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.