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Question
Is it possible to have an accelerated motion with a constant speed? Explain.
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Solution
Yes, it is possible to have accelerated motion with constant speed, when a body is moving in a circular path. The body changes its path so there is a change in direction (velocity) but its speed remains the same.
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