Q135 / 150 · MHT CET 2024 (10 May Shift 1) · Physics

For a particle in uniform circular motion

  • A
    linear velocity always radial to the circular path, without change in its magnitude
  • Correct answer
    B
    linear velocity always tangential to the circular path, without change in its magnitude
  • C
    linear acceleration always tangential to the circular path
  • D
    linear acceleration always along the axis of the circular path

Solution

This is correct. In uniform circular motion, the particle moves in a circle with a constant speed, so the linear velocity is always tangential to the circular path, and its magnitude remains constant.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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