MCQ
A particle is moving along a curve. Then
  • A
    if its speed is constant it has no acceleration
  • B
    the direction of its acceleration cannot be along the tangent.
  • C
    if its speed is constant the magnitude of its acceleration is proportional to its curvature.
  • Both $(B)$ and $(C)$

Answer

Correct option: D.
Both $(B)$ and $(C)$
d

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