Question #31433
1 Answer
Jul 18, 2017
Firstly, an object in circular motion can NOT have a constant velocity; it can, however, have a constant speed.
The velocity is constantly changing (which means either the speed, direction, or both are changing) because its direction is constantly changing; therefore, there is acceleration of the object, and it is directed toward the inside of the circle of motion.
An object moving in a circle with a constant speed is said to be in uniform circular motion, in which case the acceleration is directed toward the center of the circle:
