The direction of the linear velocity of a body at a point moving along a circular path is:
Correct answer: A. Along the tangent
- A. Along the tangent
- B. Along the axis of rotation
- C. Directed away from the center
- D. Directed towards the center
Explanation
The linear velocity of a body moving along a circular path is directed along the tangent to the circle at the point where the body is located. This is because the velocity vector at any point on a circular path is perpendicular to the radius vector at that point. Therefore, the correct direction of the linear velocity is along the tangent to the circle at the given point.
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