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An object accelerates in a direction that is always perpendicular to its motion. What is the effect, if any, of the acceleration on the object’s speed and direction?
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An object accelerates in a direction that is always perpendicular to its motion.

What is the effect, if any, of the acceleration on the object’s speed and direction?

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i think the effect is circular motion. well, the speed may or may not change. the direction of acceleration is always tangential to the circular path.
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