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Q · Circular MotionMedium · 45s
Which of the following is true for a particle performing uniform circular motion?
TopicCircular Motion
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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In uniform circular motion, speed (scalar) stays constant, but velocity (vector) changes due to a direction change.
Final Answer: Option C — Its speed is constant, but its velocity changes