STANDARDPhysics-Circular Motion

STANDARD Physics Centripetal Acceleration Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium

Assertion: A uniform circular motion is an accelerated motion. Reason: Direction of acceleration is parallel to the velocity vector.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

Correct Answer

Option C

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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