Doubt about Resultant (net) velocity

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In horizontal circular motion, an object has both angular and linear velocities, but these cannot be directly summed because they are dimensionally different. Angular velocity is perpendicular to the motion plane, while linear velocity is directed towards the center of the circular path. The resultant velocity is not at an angle above the horizontal; instead, the object maintains its circular path due to the continuous centripetal acceleration. This acceleration keeps the object moving in a circle rather than allowing it to move in a straight line. Understanding the distinction between these velocities clarifies why the object continues its horizontal circular motion.
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So we know that an object undergoing horizontal circular motion, has a angular velocity with direction perpendicular to the plane of motion, and also a linear velocity with a direction perpendicular to the acceleration towards the centre of motion

Question : if we sum/add the linear+angular velocity, wouldn't there be a Resultant velocity, at an angle above the horizontal?something like North-West,
Why does the object still undergoes motion along the horizontal circle(west)??
 
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Boomzxc said:
So we know that an object undergoing horizontal circular motion, has a angular velocity with direction perpendicular to the plane of motion, and also a linear velocity with a direction perpendicular to the acceleration towards the centre of motion

Question : if we sum/add the linear+angular velocity, wouldn't there be a Resultant velocity, at an angle above the horizontal?something like North-West,
Why does the object still undergoes motion along the horizontal circle(west)??
You cannot add a linear velocity and an angular velocity. They are dimensionally different. It would be like adding an angle to a distance.
 
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