Answer the following: Since all of the particle’s acceleration is in the ________ direction, none of its acceleration is in the ______. Therefore, the particle’s speed is________.

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Answer the following:  Since all of the particle’s acceleration is in the ________ direction, none of its acceleration is in the ______.  Therefore, the particle’s speed is________.

Can anything be said about the speed of a particle whose acceleration is always orthogonal to its velocity? Give reasons for your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:Can anything be said about the speed of a particle whose acceleration is always orthogonal to its velocity? Give reasons for your answer.
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