Which of the following point towards the center of the circle in uniform circular motion?

(a) Acceleration.

(b) Velocity, acceleration, net force.

(c) Velocity, acceleration.

(d) Velocity, net force.

(e) Acceleration, net force

Short Answer

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The correct option is (e) acceleration, net force

Step by step solution

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Step 1. Understanding the Newton’s second law of motion

Newton’s second law gives information about the change in momentum of any system over time establishes direct relationship with force applied.And it occurs in the same direction as the applied force.

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Step 2. Understanding the uniform circular motion

In a uniform circular motion, the acceleration of the object directs towards the centre of any circle.

From Newton's 2ndlaw of motion, the force necessary to move an object is equal to object’s mass times its acceleration, so the net force acting on the object points towards the circle's centre in a uniform circular motion.

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Step 3. Determination of the correct option

During the circular motion, the velocity of the object is at the right angle (90 degrees) to the radius of the circle.

Thus, option (b), (d) and (c) are not correct.

In option (a), acceleration isnot sufficient answer for this problem.

Thus, option (e) is correct.

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