In circular motion, the centripetal acceleration vector is always pointing in which direction? the direction of the object's motion. towards the center of the object's circular path the tangent of the object's path the direction opposite the object's motion

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Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Chapter3: Motion In Two Dimensions

Section3.4: Analysis Model: Particle In Uniform Circular Motion

Problem 3.4QQ: Which of the following correctly describes the centripetal acceleration vector for a particle moving...

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In circular motion, the centripetal acceleration vector is always pointing in which direction?

	the direction of the object's motion.
	towards the center of the object's circular path
	the tangent of the object's path
	the direction opposite the object's motion

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