Question

    What is the angle between centripetal acceleration and

    tangential acceleration?
    A 90° Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 45° Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 180° Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Centripetal acceleration is directed towards the center of the circular path, while tangential acceleration is directed along the tangent to the path, making a right angle (90°) between them.

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