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HOMEWORK: A small sphere is swung in a vertical circle. Which of the following combinationsrepresents the direction of the velocity and acceleration at the bottom of the circle?A. Velocity and acceleration are perpendicular with acceleration towards thecenter.B. Velocity and acceleration are not perpendicular with velocity towards thecenter.C. They are oppositeD. It is impossible to determine

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Step-by-step explanation:

The acceleration of a sphere towards the center is known as a centripetal acceleration and it always points toward the center of the circular motion.

The sphere performing circular motion on the circumference of the circular path will have velocity and acceleration pointing in the same direction, tangentially outwards.

The tangentially outwards direction is perpendicular to the direction of centripetal acceleration.

Thus, Velocity and acceleration are perpendicular with acceleration towards the center.

Final Answer:

The correct option is: A

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