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Why does a force perpendicular to an objects velocity change the direction of the velocity but not its magnitude

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inna [77]3 years ago

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Answer:

According to your question although I think an object undergoing uniform circular motion is moving with a constant speed. Nevertheless, it is accelerating due to its change in direction. The direction of the acceleration is inwards,therefore a force perpendicular to an objects velocity change the direction of the velocity but not its magnitude.

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Solution:

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