In a two-dimensional motion, instantaneous speed v0 is a positive constant. Then which of the following is necessarily true?
1. | The acceleration of the particle is zero. |
2. | The acceleration of the particle is increasing. |
3. | The acceleration of the particle is necessarily in the plane of motion. |
4. | The particle must be undergoing a uniform circular motion. |
Hint: v=drdt
Step 1: Try to prove each option wrong.
Let velocity, →v=vx^i+vy^j
Now,acceleration, →a=d→vdt=ax^i+ay^j
As velocity is in the (x-y) plane so the acceleration of the particle is necessarily in the plane of motion.
Hence, option (3) is the correct answer.
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