Physics-Uniform Circular Motion
NEET Physics Uniform Circular Motion MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 11
In a diagram of uniform circular motion, a circle is shown with a point P on the circle and a radius R drawn from the center to P. A tangent line is drawn at point P representing velocity vector . Which direction does the centripetal acceleration vector point?
A
Towards the center of the circle
B
Along the tangent line
C
Away from the center of the circle
D
Parallel to the velocity vector
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In uniform circular motion, the centripetal acceleration is always directed towards the center of the circle, as described in the NCERT context.
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