College Physics (7th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Motion in Two Dimensions - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 95: 3

Answer

(c) there is an acceleration nonparallel to the object's path.

Work Step by Step

The acceleration on the body is both normal and parallel to the direction of motion. If there is only parallel acceleration, the body travels in a straight line and not in a curve. Therefore, for an object in curvilinear motion, (c) there is an acceleration nonparallel to the object's path.
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