Q.

A particle moves so that its position vector is given by r=cos ωt x^+sin ωt y^. Where ω is a constant. Which of the following is true ?

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a

Velocity and acceleration both are parallel to r

b

Velocity and acceleration both are perpendicular to r

c

Velocity is perpendicular to r and acceleration is directed towards the origin

d

Velocity is perpendicular to r and acceleration is directed away from the origin

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

r=cos ωt x^+sin ωt y^ v=drdt=-ω sin ωt x^+ω cos ωt y^ a=dvdt=-ω2 cos ωt x^-ω2 sin ωt y^=-ω2 r

a is directed towards the origin.
Also,r.v=0 hence rv

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