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The direction of the acceleration of an object on a(n) _______________________ path is toward the _______________________ of the circle.

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radial path

center

Step-by-step explanation:

The direction of the acceleration of an object on a radial path is towards the center of the circle.

This is known as radial acceleration.

  • When a body moves along a circular path, its direction is constantly changing.
  • The acceleration of the body is directed towards the center
  • This is a sort of center seeking motion of a body.
  • It is also known as centripetal acceleration which is drawn towards the middle of the axis.
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