For a particle in uniform circular motion:

  • A
    linear velocity is always radial to the circular path,without change in its magnitude
  • B
    linear velocity is always tangential to the circular path,without change in its magnitude
  • C
    linear acceleration is always tangential to the circular path
  • D
    linear acceleration is always along the axis of the circular path

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