Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A particle satisfies r(t)⋅r′(t)=0r(t)\cdot r'(t)=0 for every value of tt in its domain. Which statement best describes what this condition implies about the particle’s path? a) The particle’s speed is constant because ∣r′(t)∣|r'(t)| is constant. b) The particle’s acceleration is always perpendicular to its position vector because r(t)⋅r′′(t)=0r(t)\cdot r''(t)=0. c) The particle moves along a sphere centered at the origin because ∣r(t)∣|r(t)| is constant. d) The particle moves in a straight line since r′(t)r'(t) is always perpendicular to r(t)r(t).

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