Question

which is the term that describes the center - seeking acceleration of an object moving in a circle at constant speed?
centripetal
tangential
cosmetic
centrifugal

Explanation:

• Centripetal acceleration is directed towards the center of the circular path for an object in uniform circular motion.
• Tangential acceleration is related to change in speed (not constant speed here).
• Cosmetic is not a relevant physics term for this context.
• Centrifugal is a pseudo - force (not a real acceleration in the inertial frame of reference for the circular motion described).

Answer:

centripetal