alleryIn uniform circular motion, how is acceleration oriented relative to velocity?
APerpendicular to velocity
BParallel to velocity
COpposite to velocity
DAt rest with velocity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Perpendicular to velocity
Centripetal acceleration points inward and is perpendicular to the tangent velocity.
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