A satellite is in uniform circular motion around the moon.whagt happens to the direction of the acceleration vector during one full orbit

Question

the acceleration vector always points inward
the acceleration vector always points in the direction of motion
the acceleration vector oscillates back and forth
the acceleration vector always points outward

Answer 1

The correct statement is: the acceleration vector always points inward.

In uniform circular motion, the acceleration vector is always directed towards the center of the circular path. This is required in order to keep the satellite moving in a curved path instead of a straight line. In the case of a satellite orbiting the moon, the acceleration vector will always be directed towards the moon, pointing inward towards the center of the moon's gravitational field.