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For uniform circular motion:

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velocity and acceleration is towards the centre of circle

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velocity and acceleration is along the tangent

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velocity is along tangent and acceleration is towards the centre of circle

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velocity is along circle and acceleration is towards the centre of circle

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The correct option is C
velocity is along tangent and acceleration is towards the centre of circle

For uniform circular motion, velocity is along tangent and acceleration is towards the centre of circle.

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