For uniform circular motion, the acceleration \( \qquad \) is always due to gravity is larger for a larger orbit at the same speed is parallel to the velocity is directed toward the center of the circle
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In uniform circular motion, an object moves in a circle at a constant speed. The direction of the velocity changes continuously, which means there is an acceleration. Show more…
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