Question

A particle moving with uniform speed in a circular path maintains ______.

Options

• constant velocity but varying acceleration.

• varying velocity and varying acceleration.

• constant velocity

• constant acceleration

Answer 1

A particle moving with uniform speed in a circular path maintains varying velocity and varying acceleration.

Explanation:

When a particle travels a circular path at a constant speed, its velocity is constantly changing due to the fact that velocity is a vector quantity, and its direction varies as it progresses along the circular path. Additionally, as velocity varies, acceleration is also present and changing.