The Magnitude of the Acceleration of an Object Moving in a Circle

question 50

Multiple Choice

The magnitude of the acceleration of an object moving in a circle at constant speed is

• A) inversely proportional to the speed squared.
• B) inversely proportional to the speed.
• C) inversely proportional to the radius of the circle squared.
• D) inversely proportional to the radius of the circle.

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