Is it possible for an object in uniform circular motion to have nonzero tangential yet zero centripetal acceleration? explain
No. It is not possible
In the case of uniform circular motion, the speed of the object remains constant and the direction motion changes at every point. In the case of uniform circular motion, the tangential component is zero as the speed is not vary with respect time. In this case, the acceleration is due to change in direction of particle’s velocity.
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Note: In the case of non uniform motion, there exist tangential centripetal acceleration as speed and direction of the object changes.
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