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What is centripetal acceleration?

A. The acceleration of an object moving in a circular path and
directed radially toward the center of the circular orbit
B. The acceleration of an object moving in a circular path and
directed tangentially along the circular path
C. The acceleration of an object moving in a linear path and
directed in the direction of motion of the object
D. The acceleration of an object moving in a linear path and
directed in the direction opposite to the motion of the objectWhat is centripetal acceleration? (I need the answer rn)​

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Because the centripetal force is always towards the radius of a circle

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