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Grade 12Mechanics

Is circular motion possible with only tangential acceleration , but no radial acceleration?

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9 Years agoGrade 12
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer9 Years ago
No, because radial acceleration allows the body change the direction while rotating. So without that it is a pure translatory motion, it can`t be circular motion.