Kinematics Question 567

Question: For a particle in circular motion the centripetal acceleration is

Options:

A) Less than it’s tangential acceleration

B) Equal to it’s tangential acceleration

C) More than it’s tangential acceleration

D) May be more or less than it’s tangential acceleration

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

There is no relation between centripetal and tangential acceleration. Centripetalacceleration is must for circular motion but tangential acceleration may be zero.



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