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What will happen to the direction of the angular velocity if the angular acceleration is constant in magnitude but always perpendicular to the angular velocity?
The direction of the angular velocity will change.
What is the force providing the centripetal or radial acceleration in circular motion?
The centripetal or radial force (CPF).
What is the direction of the angular acceleration if it is along any direction other than axial?
It will have a component perpendicular to the axis.
What kind of force does a force measuring instrument record on a merry-go-round before it reaches its uniform speed?
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Is centrifugal force a real force?
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