An object moves in a circular path at a constant speed. Compare the direction of the object's velocity and acceleration vectors. A. The velocity vector points in the direction of travel and the acceleration vector points towards the center. B. The acceleration vector points in the direction of travel and the velocity vector points towards the center. C. The acceleration is zero but the velocity is constant. D. The vectors point in the same direction. E. The vectors point in opposite directions.

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An object moves in a circular path at a constant speed. Compare the direction of the object's velocity and acceleration vectors.

 
  •  A. The velocity vector points in the direction of travel and the acceleration vector points towards the center.
  •  B. The acceleration vector points in the direction of travel and the velocity vector points towards the center.
  •  C. The acceleration is zero but the velocity is constant.
  •  D. The vectors point in the same direction.
  •  E. The vectors point in opposite directions.
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