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JEE Main2004PhysicsWork, Power and EnergyActual

Which of the following statements is false for a particle moving in a circle with a constant angular speed?

Options

  1. AThe velocity vector is tangent to the circle.
  2. BThe acceleration vector is tangent to the circle.
  3. CThe acceleration vector points to the centre of the circle.
  4. DThe velocity and acceleration vectors are perpendicular to each other.

Correct answer

B. The acceleration vector is tangent to the circle.

Step-by-step solution

The acceleration vector is along the radius of circle.

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