Question

What direction is acceleration in centripetal force?

A. tangential
B. towards the center
C. there is no acceleration when an object travels in a circle
D. away from the center

Answer 1

Centripetal acceleration is directed toward the center of the circular orbit.

Step-by-step explanation:

The direction of acceleration in centripetal force is toward the center (option B). Centripetal acceleration is the acceleration of an object moving in a circular path and directed radially toward the center of the circular orbit (option a). This acceleration is necessary for an object to maintain circular motion.