MCQ
A particle revolves round a circular path. The acceleration of the particle is
- AAlong the circumference of the circle
- BAlong the tangent
- ✓Along the radius
- DZero
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
Along the radius
c
Along the radius directed towards the centre.
Along the radius directed towards the centre.
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