If the Acceleration of an Object Is Always Directed Perpendicular

question 61

Multiple Choice

If the acceleration of an object is always directed perpendicular to its velocity, then

• A) the object is speeding up.
• B) the object is slowing down.
• C) the object is moving with a constant velocity.
• D) the object is turning.
• E) this situation would not be physically possible.

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