Figure N1.6 shows the acceleration for an object moving clockwise around the circle. If the object moves counterclockwise around the circle, its acceleration points outward instead of inward.

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Acceleration always points towards the center of the circle in circular motion (centripetal acceleration), regardless of the direction of motion (clockwise or counterclockwise).

Figure N16 Shows the Acceleration for an Object Moving Clockwise Around