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When a body moves in a circle, what is the angle between its linear velocity and its angular velocity?

Correct answer B. 90°

Explanation

Angular velocity points along the axis of rotation, perpendicular to the plane of the circle, while linear velocity is tangent to the circle, so they are always at 90°.

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