MCQ
If a particle moves in a circle describing equal angles in equal times, its velocity vector
- ARemains constant
- BChanges in magnitude
- ✓Changes in direction
- DChanges both in magnitude and direction
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
Changes in direction
c
(c)It is always directed in a direction of tangent to circle.
(c)It is always directed in a direction of tangent to circle.
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