Question

The direction of the acceleration of an object on a(n) _______________________ path is toward the _______________________ of the circle.

Answer 1

Answer:

radial path

center

Explanation:

The direction of the acceleration of an object on a radial path is towards the center of the circle.

This is known as radial acceleration.

• When a body moves along a circular path, its direction is constantly changing.
• The acceleration of the body is directed towards the center
• This is a sort of center seeking motion of a body.
• It is also known as centripetal acceleration which is drawn towards the middle of the axis.