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The motion of the moon around the earth in a circular path is an accelerated motion.

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The motion of the moon around the earth in a circular path is an accelerated motion.

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  • False

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This statement is true.

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Chapter 1: Force - EXERCISE - 1 (C) [Page 18]

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Selina Concise Physics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 1 Force
EXERCISE - 1 (C) | Q 15. (b) | Page 18

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