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Q · Circular MotionMedium · 45s
In a horizontal circular motion of a particle, what is the direction of its acceleration at any point?
TopicCircular Motion
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Centripetal acceleration is always radially inward.
Final Answer: Option C — Along the radius towards the centre