STANDARD Physics Centripetal Acceleration Assertion Reason Question
Assertion: A uniform circular motion is an accelerated motion. Reason: Direction of acceleration is parallel to the velocity vector.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The acceleration of a body undergoing uniform circular motion is called centripetal acceleration, and it is always directed towards the centre.
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