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What is the direction of velocity in Uniform Circular motion?
(A) Tangential. (B)Towards the centre.
It is Tangential and perpendicular to the radius right?

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Dear Student,
The direction of velocity in a uniform circular motion changes at every point in the circular path. It is always directed along the tangent to that point. So, the direction of velocity in a uniform circular motion is tangential.

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