NEET Physics Circular Motion Dynamics MCQ Question
What is the direction of the centripetal acceleration for an object moving in a circular path?
Towards the center of the circle
Away from the center of the circle
Tangential to the path of the circle
In the direction of motion
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Centripetal acceleration is defined as the acceleration directed towards the center of the circle for an object moving in a circular path, as stated in the NCERT context.
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