engineering physics MCQ #3658

A body is moving in a circular path. What is the direction of its acceleration?

engineering physics MCQ #3658

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A body is moving in a circular path. What is the direction of its acceleration?

    • A) Tangential to the circle
    • B) Perpendicular to the circle
    • C) Towards the center
    • D) Away from the center

    Answer: Towards the center

    Explanation: Centripetal acceleration is directed towards the center of the circle, necessary for circular motion.