Question

Which of the following statements is false for a particle moving in a circle with a constant angular speed?

• A. The velocity vector is tangent to the circle.
• B. The acceleration vector is tangent to the circle.
• C. The acceleration vector points to the centre of the circle.
• D. The velocity and acceleration vectors are perpendicular to each other.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The acceleration vector is along the radius of circle.