MCQ
In uniform circular motion, the velocity vector and acceleration vector are
  • Perpendicular to each other
  • B
    Same direction
  • C
    Opposite direction
  • D
    Not related to each other

Answer

Correct option: A.
Perpendicular to each other
a
(a)Because velocity is always tangential and centripetal acceleration is radial.

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