Question
Which of the following statements is FALSE for a particle moving in a circle with a constant angular speed?
A.
The acceleration vector points to the centre of the circle
B.
The acceleration vector is tangent to the circle
C.
The velocity vector is tangent to the circle
D.
The velocity and acceleration vectors are perpendicular to each other
Answer :
The acceleration vector is tangent to the circle
Solution :
Only option (B) is false since acceleration vector is always radial (i.e., towards the center) for uniform circular motion.