Direction of linear velocity of a particle rotating in a circular motion is :

Along the radius of the centre

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Along the axis of rotation

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Along the tangent

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Along the radius away from the centre

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The correct option is C
Along the tangent

Direction of linear velocity of a particle rotating in a circular motion is along the tangent.

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Direction of linear velocity of a particle rotating in a circular motion is :

The correct option is C Along the tangent Direction of linear velocity of a particle rotating in a circular motion is along the tangent.

The correct option is C
Along the tangent

Direction of linear velocity of a particle rotating in a circular motion is along the tangent.