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If `a_(r)` and `a_(t)` represent radial and tangential accelerations, the motion of a particle will be uniformly circular if

A

`a_(r)`=0 and `a_(t)`=0

B

`a_(r)`=0 and `a_(t)ne 0.`

C

`a_(r)ne 0 and a_(t)=0`

D

`a_(r) ne 0 and a_(t) ne 0`

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C

In a uniform circular motion radial acceleration remains
constant and tangential acceleration remains zero.
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