A ball is swung in a horizontal circle of centre O with a constant speed. What is the direction of its acceleration?
A
Away from O
B
Along the Circumference of the circle
C
Toward centre O
D
Along a tangent to the circle
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Simple harmonic motion (SHM) is a special type of periodic motion where the restoring force on the moving object is directly proportional to the magnitude of the object's displacement and acts towards the object's equilibrium position.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #61906)