A particle is acted upon by a force of constant magnitude which is always perpendicular to the velocity of the particle, the motion of the particles takes place in a plane. It follows that
A
its kinetic energy is constant
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B
its acceleration is constant
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C
its velocity is constant
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D
it moves in a straight line
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Solution
The correct option is A its kinetic energy is constant Work done by such force is always zero since force is acting in a direction perpendicular to velocity therefore from work energy theorem=ΔK=0 K remains constant