Is the acceleration of a particle in uniform circular motion constant or variable?

Variable

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Constant

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Sometimes constant

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Always constant

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Solution

The correct option is A Variable
The acceleration of the particle in circular motion is constantly changing in direction as it is always directed towards the center. Hence , it is variable .

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