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In uniform circular motion, although the speed is constant, why does acceleration occur?

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Question

In uniform circular motion, although the speed is constant, why does acceleration occur?

Options

  • Because mass changes

  • Because direction changes

  • Because speed increases

  • Because friction acts

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Solution

Because direction changes

Explanation:

Speed stays the same, but direction changes, so velocity changes, causing acceleration.

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