Physics-Uniform Circular Motion
NEET Physics Uniform Circular Motion MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11
Which of the following statements about uniform circular motion is correct?
A
The acceleration is directed away from the center of the circle.
B
The speed of the object changes as it moves along the circular path.
C
The magnitude of acceleration can be expressed as a_c = v^2 / R.
D
The angular speed is independent of the radius of the circle.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
In uniform circular motion, the acceleration is directed towards the center of the circle, and its magnitude is given by a_c = v^2 / R, as stated in the NCERT context.
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