Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Motion in Two and Three Dimensions - Problems - Page 88: 60a

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The direction of the velocity is along the tangent to the circle at that point while the acceleration is directed towards the center. That is, $\vec{a}$ is perpendicular to $\vec{v}$. $\implies \vec{v}\cdot\vec{a}=va\cos 90^{\circ}=0$
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