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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 a constant speed. For e.g. in a uniform circular motion, the body moves with constant linear speed with a constant centripetal acceleration acting towards the centre of the circle.
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