Question
Read each statement below carefully and state, with reasons, if it is true or false:
The net acceleration of a particle in circular motion is always along the radius of the circle towards the centre.

Answer

False.
Explanation:
The net acceleration of a particle is towards the centre only in case of a uniform circular motion.

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