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Question 2

An object moves at a constant speed along a circular path in a horizontal plane with centre at the origin. When the object is at $$x = +2$$ m, its velocity is $$-4\hat{j}$$ m s$$^{-1}$$. The object's velocity ($$v$$) and acceleration ($$a$$) at $$x = -2$$ m will be

The object is in uniform circular motion with a radius of $$r=+2$$ meters (since it happens to be at $$x=+2$$ at an instant when the center of the motion is origin). At $$x=+2$$ meters, the velocity $$\vec{v}$$ is $$-4\hat{j}$$ m/s. This indicates that the object is moving clockwise.

Thus, at $$x=-2$$ meters, the velocity vector will be equal in magnitude but opposite in direction, and will therefore be $$\vec{v'} = 4\hat{j}$$. 

Furthermore, the magnitude of acceleration at $$x=-2$$ will be given by $$a= \dfrac{v^2}{r} = \dfrac{4^2}{2} = \dfrac{16}{2} = 8 m/s^2$$

And the direction at $$x=-2$$ will be towards the origin (centripetal force), i.e. along $$+\hat{i}$$, thus, we have, $$\vec{a}=8\hat{i}$$.

Option B is the correct answer.

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