Which of the following is TRUE for a particle traveling a circular path at a constant speed?
a) The velocity of the particle is different at different points on the circular path.
b) The acceleration is directed tangent to the path.
c) The magnitude of the acceleration is constant.
d) The particle must be moving faster if the radius of curvature is smaller.
e) The particle is decelerating if the radius of curvature is higher.
f) The mass of the particle does not affect the speed at which it travels.
Answer: A,C and F.
a) The velocity of the particle is different at different points on the circular path.
c) The magnitude of the acceleration is constant.
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