When an Object Experiences Uniform Circular Motion, the Direction of the Acceleration

question 27

Multiple Choice

When an object experiences uniform circular motion, the direction of the acceleration is

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

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