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The position vector of a particle is r=a[cosωt^i+sinωt^j]. The velocity of the particle is

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parallel to position vector
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directed towards origin
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directed away from origin
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perpendicular to position vector.
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Solution

The correct option is D perpendicular to position vector.
r=a{(cosωt)^i+(sinωt)^j}
v=a{sinωt×ω^i+cosωt×ω^j}
r.v=a2ωcosωt×sinωt
+a2ωsinωt×cosωt=0
rv

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