Uniform Circular Motion Displacement

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The discussion revolves around concepts of uniform circular motion, specifically focusing on the characteristics of displacement, velocity, acceleration, and speed. The original poster is seeking clarification on their responses to a series of true/false statements related to these concepts.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to validate their answers regarding the properties of uniform circular motion. Some participants question the correctness of the original poster's understanding of acceleration direction, while others explore the implications of acceleration being directed towards the center of the circular path.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants actively questioning and clarifying aspects of acceleration in uniform circular motion. There is an indication that the original poster is close to understanding the concepts, but specific points remain unclear.

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The original poster notes that the feedback system does not specify which answers are correct or incorrect, leading to uncertainty in their understanding.

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In uniform circular motion:
True False Displacement is constant.
True False Velocity is constant.
True False Acceleration and velocity are perpendicular.
True False Speed is constant.
True False acceleration direction is constant.
True False Acceleration magnitude is constant.


My answers are in bold, the computer says its wrong, can anyone steer me in the right direction?

Thanks :)
 
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Acceleration direction is constant ?
 
variation said:
Acceleration direction is constant ?

oh, is that the only one i got wrong? i know I am close, the thing doesn't tell me what is wrong/right tho.
 
Acceleration is always towards the center of the circle, so its direction is changing as the body moves along the circular path
 
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