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The acceleration of a body moving uniformly on a circle is directed in which way?
AAlong the velocity
BOpposite to velocity
CAway from centre
DTowards the centre
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Towards the centre
The change in velocity points inward, so the acceleration at each point is directed towards the centre.
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