Physics-Uniform Circular Motion

NEET Physics Uniform Circular Motion MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 11

Consider a diagram showing an object moving in uniform circular motion with radius R and constant speed v. If a vector is drawn from the center of the circle to the object, what does this vector represent?

Question diagram
A

The centripetal acceleration vector

B

The radius vector

C

The velocity vector

D

The displacement vector

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The vector from the center of the circle to the object in circular motion represents the radius vector, as it denotes the position of the object relative to the center.

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