Physics · Circular Motion & Momentum

The correct answer is option C: Perpendicular to the plane and pointing out of the page. This is derived from the right-hand rule, which states that if you curl the fingers of your right hand in the direction of the object's rotation (anticlockwise), your thumb points in the direction of the angular velocity vector. Therefore, it points out of the page.

Option A is incorrect because it describes tangential velocity, which is different from angular velocity. Option B is also incorrect, as it refers to the centripetal force pulling objects towards the center of the circle rather than the angular velocity vector. Option D suggests a clockwise motion, which is incorrect given the object's anticlockwise movement.

This option describes the direction of linear velocity rather than angular velocity. Angular velocity is not tangential but rather relates to the rotational aspect of motion.

This option refers to the direction of centripetal acceleration, not angular velocity. Angular velocity indicates the direction of rotation rather than a radial inward direction.

This is the correct answer. When an object moves anticlockwise, the angular velocity vector points out of the page, following the right-hand rule.

This option suggests a clockwise rotation. Since the object is moving anticlockwise, the angular velocity does not point into the page.