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In circular motion, If the angular velocity and angular acceleration becomes parallel, then the motion becomes:

Correct answer: B. Faster

  • A. Slower
  • B. Faster
  • C. Constant
  • D. Both 'A' and 'C'

Explanation

Option B is correct because as the body moves faster in a circular path, its angular velocity increases and it gains angular acceleration, which is in the same direction as the angular speed, resulting in them being parallel to each other as per the question's requirement. Options A, C, and D are incorrect due to the mismatch in the relationship between angular velocity and acceleration in the given scenarios.

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