QUESTION $10$

$100$ points

Consider an object in uniform circular motion $($constant speed along a circular path$).$ Which of the following statements is correct?

a$.$ The object has no acceleration.

b$.$ The centripetal force on the object balances the centrifugal force on the object.

c$.$ The net force on the object is directed away from the center of the circle.

d$.$ The net force on the object is directed toward the center of the circle.

e$.[$Both $($a$)$ and $($b$)$ are correct.$]$