MCQ
A particle is moving on a circular path with constant speed, then its acceleration will be
  • A
    Zero
  • B
    External radial acceleration
  • Internal radial acceleration
  • D
    Constant acceleration

Answer

Correct option: C.
Internal radial acceleration
(c) In uniform circular motion, acceleration causes due to change in direction and is directed radially towards centre.

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