Question
Read each statement below carefully and state, with reasons, if it is true or false:
The acceleration vector of a particle in uniform circular motion averaged over one cycle is a null vector.

Answer

True.

Explanation:

The direction of acceleration vector in a uniform circular motion is directed towards the centre of circular path. It is constantly changing with time. The resultant of all these vectors will be zero vector.

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