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प्रश्न
Explain the meaning of uniform circular motion.
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उत्तर
A particle is considered to be moving in a uniform circular motion when it follows a circular path at a constant speed. Examples include the earth's revolution around the sun and the swinging of a stone on a rope in a horizontal circle.
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