When a point moves along a straight line, its acceleration will have

When a point moves along a straight line, its acceleration will have Correct Answer tangential component only

The tangential component, is parallel to the velocity of the particle at the given instant. The centripetal or radial component, is perpendicular to the velocity of the particle at the given instant.

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