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In uniform circular motion, the velocity...

In uniform circular motion, the velocity vector and acceleration vector are

A

Perpendicular to each other

B

Same direction

C

Opposite direction

D

Not related to each other

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The correct Answer is:
A
Because velocity is always tangential and centripetal acceleration is radial.
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