When an Object Moves in Uniform Circular Motion, the Direction

question 61

Multiple Choice

When an object moves in uniform circular motion, the direction of its acceleration is

• A) in the same direction as its velocity vector.
• B) depends on the speed of the object.
• C) in the opposite direction of its velocity vector.
• D) is directed toward the center of its circular path.
• E) is directed away from the center of its circular path.

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