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Is the acceleration of a particle in circular motion not always towards the centre? Explain.

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No acceleration is towards the centre only in case of uniform circular motion.
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    The velocity and speed are constant
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    The acceleration and speed are constant
    C
    The velocity and acceleration are constant
    D
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