$A$ particle is moving in $U.C.M.$ with speed $V$ and radius $R$. The angular acceleration of the particle is

  • A
    $V^2/R$ perpendicular to the plane of the circle.
  • B
    $V^2/R$ along the tangent to the circle.
  • C
    $V^2/R$ along the radius towards the centre of the circle.
  • D
    zero.

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