A particle is moving along a curve. Then

  • A

    if its speed is constant it has no acceleration

  • B

    the direction of its acceleration cannot be along the tangent.

  • C

    if its speed is constant the magnitude of its acceleration is proportional to its curvature.

  • D

    Both $(B)$ and $(C)$

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