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

question 11

Multiple Choice

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

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

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