Question

A body executing uniform circular motion has find its position vector and acceleration vector:

• A. along the same direction
• B. in opposite direction
• C. normal to each other
• D. not related to each other

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

in opposite direction

In Circular motion, the Position vector is always outward and passes through the center. whereas the and centripetal acceleration is always toward the center.

$\therefore$ both is the opposite direction.