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PHY 101 Circular Motion Objective Question
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What is the direction of centripetal acceleration?
Options
A Tangential to the circular path
B Outward, away from the center
C In the direction of motion
D Inward, towards the center of the circle
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The lecture states that the acceleration is always directed inwards, towards the centre of the circular path and is called the centripetal acceleration.

Hint

The word 'centripetal' means 'center-seeking'.

Question Info

Course: PHY 101
Topic: Circular Motion
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 441 of 1250
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