An object is moving at a constant speed around a circular path. Which statement correctly describes the velocity and acceleration of the object?
The velocity is constant, and the acceleration is zero.
The velocity is changing, and the acceleration is directed tangent to the circular path.
The velocity is changing, and the acceleration is directed towards the centre of the circular path.
The velocity is constant, and the acceleration is directed away from the centre of the circular path.
245 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 1.5 Forces, covering 1.5.1a Forces, resultant force and motion, 1.5.1b Load–extension graphs and the spring constant, 1.5.1c Friction and drag, 1.5.1d Force, mass and acceleration, 1.5.1e Motion in a circular path, 1.5.2a Moment of a force, 1.5.2b Principle of moments and equilibrium, and 1.5.3 Centre of gravity and stability. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.