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In which direction does centripetal force act on an object?

A
in the opposite direction of the tangential speed of the object
B
in the same direction of the tangential speed of the object
C
toward the outside of the circle in which the object is moving
D
toward the center of the circle in which the object is moving
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An object is represented by the dot on a motion map. What is the best description for the motion of this object?

A
The object is moving with a constant speed.
B
The object is moving with a constant acceleration.
C
The object is standing still.
D
The object is falling.
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Which motion map represents an object moving in uniform circular motion with the greatest tangential speed?

A
[Image: An illustration of a circle with four black dots o...]
Option A
B
[Image: An illustration of a circle with four black dots o...]
Option B
C
[Image: An illustration of a circle with four black dots o...]
Option C
D
[Image: An illustration of a circle with four black dots o...]
Option D

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