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Question
Give an example of the motion of a body moving with a constant speed but with a variable velocity. Draw a diagram to represent such a motion.
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Solution
The motion of a body in a circular path with uniform speed has a variable velocity because in the circular path, the direction of motion of the body continuously changes with time.
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