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A ball is moving anticlockwise in a uniform circular motion. At point A, what is the direction of the velocity of the ball?

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A

AS

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B

AW

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AP

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AU

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Solution

The correct option is B AW
We know that the velocity of any object in a uniform circular motion is tangential at any instance of its motion. Therefore, the direction of the velocity of the ball is AW.

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