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Angular velocity points along which direction?
AAlong the radius vector
BTowards the centre of circle
CAlong the axis of rotation
DAlong the tangent to the circle
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Along the axis of rotation
Angular velocity is a vector directed along the rotation axis, with a fixed direction for fixed-axis rotation.
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