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Centripetal Acceleration — Quiz

Question 8 • Physics

When is an object moving in uniform circular motion?

Answer
A
when it has no net force acting on it
B
when it speeds up around a curve
C
when its acceleration is tangent to a circle
D
when its tangential speed is constant

Explanation

Uniform circular motion means an object travels along a circular path at constant speed. Its velocity changes direction, so it has centripetal acceleration toward the center, but its tangential speed stays constant. Therefore, the correct choice is “when its tangential speed is constant.”

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