If an object travels at a constant speed in a circular path,the acceleration of the object is
A) larger in magnitude the smaller the radius of the circle.
B) in the same direction as the velocity of the object.
C) smaller in magnitude the smaller the radius of the circle.
D) in the opposite direction of the velocity of the object.
E) zero.

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The acceleration of an object moving in a circular path at constant speed is centripetal, directed towards the center of the circle. Its magnitude is inversely proportional to the radius of the circle, meaning it is larger for smaller radii.

If an Object Travels at a Constant Speed in a Circular