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STATEMENT-1: The net acceleration of a p...

STATEMENT-1: The net acceleration of a particle in circular motion is always directed radially inward.
STATEMENT-2: Whenever a particle moves in a circular path an acceleration existx which is directed towards the centre.

A

Statement -1 is True, Statement-2 is Ture, Statement-2 is a correct explanantion for Statement-1.

B

Statement-1 is Ture, Statement-2 is Ture, Statement-2 is Not a correct explanantion for Statement-1.

C

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.

D

Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.

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The correct Answer is:
D
In case of not-uniform circular motion, net acceleration will not be directed towards centre.
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