A particle is acted upon by a force of c...

A particle is acted upon by a force of constant magnitude which is always perpendicular to the velocity of the particle. The motion of the particle takes place in a plane. It follows that

A

Its velocity is constant

B

Its acceleration is constant

C

Its kinetic energy is constant

D

It moves in a straight line

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C

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